Getting Defensive...

Much was made about the ACC being one of the weaker leagues in the BCS at the beginning of the season. When is a team going to break out, when are teams going to win out of conference games and when will we win a BCS game? Well, no team has really broken out, but there are so many good teams in conference and few bad ones.

Consider this. Two teams out of 12 have losing records. TWO. That's impressive.

That is bound to change though. Virginia is now 5-5 with games against Clemson and Virginia Tech remaining. Yes, Clemson comes to Charlottesville, but the Tigers need to win out to make a bowl. It is very possible that Virginia finishes 5-7 on the year.

We all know that FSU, Miami and VT always have stout defenses, but check this out.

There are FIVE teams from the ACC in the top 25 in total defense to date:

(5) FSU
(9) Boston College
(15) Miami (FL)
(16) Georgia Tech
(18) Virginia Tech

Talk about having a league identity.

How about Bud Foster losing eight of 11 starters to the NFL, having to start some new guys who have never played before and STILL being in the top 20 in the country in total defense?

Give this guy a raise and QUICK. He is going to be a head coach real soon.