Monday, August 29, 2011

2011 NCAA Conference Previews Part 6

-Atlantic Coast Conference-

Predicted Finish

-Atlantic Division-

1.Florida State
-The Seminoles enter this year with high expectations with 17 returning starters and promising QB EJ Manuel taking over the offense. While I do like this team to win the Atlantic Division, I don't think they can live up to their top 10 ranking and be a contender on the national level.
2.Clemson
-Clemson is coming off a disappointing season under Coach Dabo Swinney but looks to improve with 16 starters coming back and former 5 star recruit Taj Boyd now starting at Quarterback. A nice schedule and good offensive weapons will help this team.
3.NC State
4.Boston College
5.Maryland
6.Wake Forest


-Coastal Division-

1.Virginia Tech
-The Hokies have to replace a lot of players but I think the 12 returners will be able to be enough to win the coastal division. Look for RB David Wilson to step into the starting role and make some electric plays.
2.North Carolina
- UNC fired their Coach right before fall camp and they lose a lot of players but I still like them better than Miami at this point. If there is an upside of all the suspensions to key Tar Heels players last year is that many young player got valuable experience. This team may be better than people think
3.Miami
4.Georgia Tech
5.Virginia
6.Duke


-Player of the Year-
RB David Wilson, Virginia Tech

-Best Conference Games-
Florida St. @ Clemson, Sept 24th
Miami @ North Carolina, Oct 15th
North Carolina @ Virginia Tech, Nov 17th




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