Number1CanesFan
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Who cares what their perception is. It's not something to even argue about. The only perception that matters is that of Mario Cristobal.but they don’t. And they view us on the same level as a Colorado. If we switch the schools and you can pick one: Pitt, Georgia Tech, Washington, UCLA, Baylor. Whatever. You would probably feel like you are safe from those schools right? You would feel like they are beneath you and not a threat. That’s how they look at us. We are a 7-5 program with (historically) low financial support clinging to a distant history. My point is that we would all feel the same way they are feeling if the tables were turned. Y’all are picking a nuanced fight, which I respect and admire in a day where there isn’t much. But that’s not how a fan base collectively thinks. A program with a handful of conference championships and a few trips to the postseason over the last 10 years will not look at us as a program on their level
Those fans have no idea what the recruiting landscape is here. They have to recruit nationally. Being able to recruit at a high level in your own backyard is a big advantage even if all other schools are trying to pull players away. Coaches know that. It just takes the right coach to win consistently and recruits will come. Mario being a top recruiter has half the battle won.
If we break through to win an ACC title and make the CFP, it's a wrap. We get more 5 stars staying home. We take back Tampa from Clemson and start building that "State of Miami" fence again.
This could all happen starting next year if we get things turned around. We have enough talent to compete for an ACC title. We just need the right leadership.