Phil Steele thinks BC is a Top 25 team. The football media that watches all the ACC are not as optimistic. They voted BC 4th in the Atlantic Division. While none of this matters right now, I actually trust Steele over the collective wisdom of the ACC folks.
While they have access to Addazio and have to keep tabs on BC, most of the ACC media members are not paying attention to BC. They are in other markets and for many, BC is just a weird fit. We've had some nice moments, but for most there is no reason to expect more than 7-6, which sounds 4th place-ish. Steele, on the other hand, has formulas and stats that he leans on. So if his stats say BC is experienced in XYZ or did this or that well or has an easier schedule than perceived, he can run with it. Steele's metrics are not perfect and he often points out when they went wrong. But being different and occasionally picking a surprise team is how he built his name.
Truthfully, if I had been at the Media Days and voted, I would probably have selected BC 2nd in the division. I don't trust Addazio nor do I think this team is great, but I think it is a down year for the division and all the teams have flaws and question marks.
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Thank you ATL for finally showing leadership and removing the above scammer.
All this preseason crystal balling is just filler and irrelevant. We have some very good players and a promising team. Hope springs eternal and we need to make our luck and just play. The QB spot is critical and hope AB's legs are in good shape - he's a quality athletic kid with a ton of potential as long as his body cooperates. Loeffler will have him ready but needs a back up who is just as ready. I think the program is pretty solid overall and seems to be at a competitive level for the conference. The biggest question is the kicking game as nobody can accomplish much with consistently shitty field position. There are some new faces there and let's hope they are decent. In any event - can't wait to get out of these summer baseball doldrums and get to football season!
Dillon named preseason ACC POY
Maybe Phil Steele doesn't know who the coach is?
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