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Both the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Clemson Tigers played sloppy at times, but continued to move one step closer to an ACC Championship game meeting.
Virginia Tech picked up a nice non-conference win over East Carolina, and Duke's bowl march hit a road bump with a loss at North Carolina.
A non-ACC note, congrats to Navy to officially ending the Notre Dame BCS talk.
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1) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (9-1, 6-1) - Last Week 1
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1) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (9-1, 6-1) - Last Week 1
I'm still in disbelief that Paul Johnson went for it on 4th-and-1 against Wake Forest in the Jackets 30-27 OT over Wake Forest. With the season in the balance, Johnson said forget conventional wisdom. QB Josh Nesbitt gets the first down, then scores on the next play. Jackets win move to number seven in the country, and everything is right in Yellow Jacket land. Now that's what truly becomes scary. The Jackets didn't play well overall, but Johnson showed absolutely no fear, and the ultimate confidence in his team and offense. The Jackets still ran for over 400 yards, and can clinch the ACC Coastal Division with a win next week over a dangerous Duke Blue Devil team.
2) Clemson Tigers (6-3, 4-2) - Last Week 2
When you can miss three extra points and two field goals, and still beat Florida State by 16, then you are doing something right. The Tigers have to clean up the special teams, but Clemson is perfectly capable of winning the ACC. They erased a 17-6 deficit to the Noles, and dominated the second half with a tremendous defensive effort. C.J. Spiller had 165 yards rushing, and if he doesn't get invited to New York as one of the country's five best players something is wrong. Next week is where Clemson and Dabo Swinney can virtually accomplish what Tommy Bowden never did. If the Tigers beat NC State, they'll win the Atlantic Division. I don't see them losing at home the following week to Virginia.
3) Miami Hurricanes (7-2, 4-2) - Last Week 3
If the Canes don't make it to the ACC Championship, they can only blame themselves for blowing a home game to the Clemson Tigers. Make no mistake though, this is a very good team. The Canes crushed Virginia 52-17, and ran up over 500 yards of offense. The defense held Virginia to 149 total yards. A game at North Carolina next week will play a large role in the ACC's bowl selection for both teams.
4) Virginia Tech Hokies (6-3, 3-2) - Last Week 5
This is not a vintage Hokie team. They toughed out a 16-3 victory over East Carolina. It was good victory, but something is missing from this squad. Maybe the Hokies are still recovering from the hangover of the two straight losses to Georgia Tech and North Carolina. It's just not usual to see Virginia Tech anywhere but the best or second best team in the ACC. I don't think many can argue they should be any higher than fourth this season. A big bright spot is the play of RB Ryan Williams. Williams leads the conference in rushing. Next up for the Hokies is the ACC's worst team Maryland. I don't think Virginia will have any trouble in College Park.
5) Boston College Eagles (6-3, 3-2) - Last Week 4
The Eagles are coming off a bye week. They have to keep winning to have any shot at the ACC's Atlantic division, and then hope for a Clemson loss. Whether that happens or not, the Eagles are having a solid season.
6) North Carolina Tar Heels (6-3, 2-3) - Last Week 8
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