IMO, absolutely

by hobbs, San Diego, CA, Thursday, May 16, 2013, 15:41 (4771 days ago) @ Jay

Get Miami and FSU right and the ACC at the top just as strong as the top 2 of the Big 10 (Tosu & M).

Clemson, GT, and UNC all reside in football rich areas and if they produced at the level of their potential I think that next tier trumps Wisky, PSU, and Nebraska. Add in NCS, and UVA and I think that at peak performance the ACC could field 5/6 top 25 teams. I didn't even mention VPI because I really don't like their long term fundamentals and I think they are the byproduct of a very good coach.

As I look at the B1G the power programs with potential are Tosu, M, PSU. Nebraska resides in a state that produces almost no talent and their ability to go elsewhere to get talent is limited. Factor in that they also moved away from their historic recruiting base (Texas & CA) and I just don't see where they go to get talent to run with Tosu & M much less the big dogs of cfb. I think Wisky has been living a lie based on a weak conference and beyond pathetic OOC scheduling. MSU, is only good when UM and OSU are down. Iowa? Please. I'm in the minority here but I believe that if Rutgers ever landed a Brian Kelly like coach they could develop into a top 3 Big 10 program. New Jersey is loaded with talent. If RU keeps those kids home and picks off a couple in PA, and Maryland/DC their talent base would be close to Tosu & M.