ACC Media aren't sold on Cards
Underdogs? Cards can claim that role now. In a poll of 148 media voters at ACC Media Day, Louisville was picked fifth out of seven teams in the Atlantic Division.
The Cardinals didn't receive a single vote to win the ACC title - Clemson got 139 of the 148 votes with Miami, NC State, Florida State and Virginia Tech each getting nods from media voters.
Louisville also didn't get a vote to win the Atlantic Division with Clemson notching 145 of the 148 first-place votes, Florida State landing one and NC State garnering two. The Cardinals were picked fifth in the Atlantic, behind Clemson, Florida State, NC State and Boston College.
| Team | Points | First Place Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
1. Clemson |
1,031 |
145 |
|
2. Florida State |
789 |
1 |
|
3. NC State |
712 |
2 |
|
4. Boston College |
545 |
- |
|
5. Louisville |
422 |
- |
|
6. Wake Forest |
413 |
- |
|
7. Syracuse |
232 |
- |
Miami was picked to win the Coastal Division, garnering 122 of the 148 first-place votes. Virginia Tech was second.
Louisville plays two teams from the Coastal Division this season, third-place Georgia Tech and seventh-place Virginia.