The ACC media poll is out and Pitt was picked fifth in the Coastal Division. Wait, who’s in the ACC Coastal Division? Let’s take a look:
| Coastal Division (First place votes in parenthesis) |
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| 1. | Miami (65) | 736 |
| 2. | Virginia Tech (27) | 654 |
| 3. | North Carolina (22) | 649 |
| 4. | Georgia Tech (6) | 522 |
| 5. | Pitt | 313 |
| 6. | Virginia | 230 |
| 7. | Duke | 228 |
I can’t say I disagree strongly with these rankings though I’m not sure that UNC or Georgia Tech really deserved any first-place votes. However both programs are in a stronger position than Pitt (for now). Considering that it’s only year two of Paul Chryst’s tenure, breaking in a new starting RB tandem and a new QB, I’ll be happy with 7 wins and a bowl game. Continue reading »