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ACC Power Rankings: Week 4
September 15, 2008 9:55 AM
Posted by ESPN.com's Heather Dinich

Hey look, it's the week of the Atlantic Division ...

Wake Forest (2-0) -- The Demon Deacons had the week off, but when it comes to being tested, these guys proved their worth in the first two weeks. Can they do it again on the road against FSU?

Clemson (2-1) -- This team is still regrouping, and injuries haven't helped, but the Tigers should be 3-1 heading into their Sept. 27 game against Maryland.

Maryland (2-1) -- The Terps looked like that ACC dark horse in their upset of No. 23-ranked Cal, as they're the only team in the league with a win over a top 25 team. The only problem with Maryland is you never know which personality is going to show up.

Florida State (2-0) -- Yes, the Seminoles have played much weaker opponents, but, man, have they looked good winning. Still too soon, though, to give these guys too much credit.

North Carolina (2-0) -- The Tar Heels got a ground-breaking road win they can build on against Rutgers but have an important Coastal Division matchup this weekend against the Hokies.

Miami (0-1) -- The Hurricanes shouldn't be punished for having the week off, but the above three teams looked too impressive this past weekend to ignore.

Virginia Tech (2-1) -- The Hokies finally seem to have a sense of direction now that Tyrod Taylor has been named starting quarterback, but the win over the Yellow Jackets was partly a gift.

Georgia Tech (2-1) -- This is still a good football team oozing with potential, but the turnovers and penalties have got to stop. The Yellow Jackets beat themselves against Virginia Tech.

Boston College (1-1) -- The loss of defensive end Alex Albright to a season-ending neck injury was a huge blow -- he might have been their best pass rusher -- and there is some uncertainty at quarterback.

Duke (2-1) -- A third win against Virginia is suddenly not just possible, but expected. The more the Blue Devils win, the more you have to ask why not again?

NC State (1-2) -- This team just has no offense, and No. 15 East Carolina, this season's Mighty Mites, are rolling into town. The streak of no offensive touchdowns for 13 quarters might continue.

Virginia (1-2) -- Are there still questions about this ranking? The Cavaliers have so many problems Al Groh started the bye week with a Sunday practice.
 
Drop Maryland behind BC and these rankings aren't too far off.
 
Al Groh will be, no, MUST be fired at the end of the season.

Worst coach in the conference...by a lot, imo.
 
What's so dumb about it? MD has arguably the best win of any ACC team so far. Other than that, what would you change about those rankings?
 
What's so dumb about it? MD has arguably the best win of any ACC team so far. Other than that, what would you change about those rankings?

1. WF
2. FSU
3. Clemson
4. GT (yes, I'm ranking us ahead of of VT)
5. UNC
6. Maryland
7. VPI
8. Miami
9. BC
10. Duke
11. NC State
12. UVA
 
Maryland isn't any good. Put them near the bottom of that list, because neither Maryland nor Cal will smell the top 25 again this season.
 
You can't have VT below us.... Power rankings aren't about ranking how good teams are, it's a sign of momentum. How can we have more momentum than VT when they just beat us and took control of their own destiny in the division?
 
You can't have VT below us.... Power rankings aren't about ranking how good teams are, it's a sign of momentum. How can we have more momentum than VT when they just beat us and took control of their own destiny in the division?

They're not going to get much better while we'll improve dramatically over the course of season...
 
They're not going to get much better while we'll improve dramatically over the course of season...

Which is not the point of power rankings. Power rankings are who is in the best position AT THE MOMENT.
 
I think the rankings are about right. There is just way too many unknowns. VPI is terrible, we lost to a terrible team. MD is really unknown, but they could be pretty good as they are loaded with big experienced upperclassmen.
 
I don't see how the power rankings in the top post are that far off, based on what we've seen so far. I think we have potential, but we're solidly in 8thish place if we turn the ball over 3 times per game.

Ask me again in a month, after we've had 3 pansies to practice on. We could be hot **** by then, but for now we're right were I'd hoped we'd be ... learning ... and not where I'd prayed we'd be ... good.
 
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