OT: ACC Representative for Orange Bowl

Astcloud11

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Who would you choose to represent the ACC in the Orange Bowl assuming VT loses to Clem?

Louisville at 7-1 in ACC. Finished 2nd in divison
-Back to Back losses to close season, against a rival (Kentucky) and Tom Herman's (Houston) squad. 3rd loss was to ACC Champ and playoff contender Clemson.
-Beat FSU head to head, didn't play VT
-Heisman caliber QB, who has been playing under par to close the season.
-Cross divisional matchup was against Duke/UVA (Weakest 2 in Coastal). Only team out of the choices to win both matchups
-Non conference matchup is on-par with VT, not as good as FSU

FSU at 5-3 in the ACC. Finished 3rd in division
-Got embarrassed on national TV by Louisville.
-Aside from the embarrassment...Other 2 losses are to UNC (2nd place in Coastal) and Clemson (ACC Champ)
-RB carries the team, defense will be shredded against a team with a mobile QB.
-Cross divisional matchup was against UNC/Miami (Top of coastal)
-Best non conference matchups in the ACC and went undefeated. (UF, Ole Miss, USF)
-All 3 teams played against an SEC opponent...FSU played the 2 toughest and won both, other 2 loss their games.

VT at 6-3 in the ACC. Finished 1st in division
-Got beat on national TV in front of a record breaking crowd. Loss was to Tenn who isn't that good. Loss can be defended however because VT had ALOT of unforced giveaways.
-Other 2 losses are to teams of similar caliber as Tenn...Syracuse and GT are both good enough to compete with most teams in the nation but shouldn't have beat them.
-Has the most balanced team out of the 3 candidates. However, no real big time player outside of Isiah Ford maybe.
-Cross divisional matchup was against Syracuse/BC (Worse 2 in Atlantic) and still loss.
-Non-conference matchup is on-par with Louisville but not as good as FSU's
-Only team out of the 3 with no "headline" wins...unless u want to count UNC
-How much respect do you give them for winning the division? Keep in mind UNC, Miami, and Pitt are all tied at 2nd but had MUCH tougher cross divisional matchups.
 
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I'm thinking they're leaning toward Notre Dame. Some weird exemption that precious institution has in win requisites.
 
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Louisville has Lamar but I think FSU goes based on name recognition. This screws Louisville, who beat FSU by 43 points. The Cardinals might have gotten the OB berth with a won over Kentucky.

I saw on projection having FSU playing Michigan.

Michigan would destroy FSU. I'd love every bloody minute of it.
 
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The OB Committee's job is to fill the seats. Since FSU already played here, I suspect they would select Lamar, I mean Louisville.
 
The OB Committee's job is to fill the seats. Since FSU already played here, I suspect they would select Lamar, I mean Louisville.

If indeed Michigan plays the Wolverine fans will come in hordes. Harbaugh will personally cover their travel expenses.

Lamar being from South Florida could play a factor, but FSU won't fill seats in South Florida?
 
Louisville has Lamar but I think FSU goes based on name recognition. This screws Louisville, who beat FSU by 43 points. The Cardinals might have gotten the OB berth with a won over Kentucky.

I saw on projection having FSU playing Michigan.

Michigan would destroy FSU. I'd love every bloody minute of it.

FSU would probably beat Michigan...Their defense is like night and day when it comes to playing against an Offense with a QB who isn't DT.
 
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