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October, 23, 2009

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By Heather Dinich

Posted by ESPN.com's Heather Dinich

The critics have gotten a little quieter in Tally, if only for a week.

What should have been a celebration for the Tar Heels ended in a cloud of disappointment, and UNC's hopes for the season might already be lost.
Here's the good and the bad from the FSU sideline.
The number of Florida recruits flowing into the ACC has dropped 30 percent over the past decade, according to a report by Travis Sawchik.
Tony Barnhart says that if Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt continues to play like he has, the Jackets can't lose this weekend. He also has a few other picks for you. According to Barnhart, the ACC is the third best conference in all the land.
There will be an awe factor that has to be tackled on Saturday when BC quarterback Dave Shinskie visits Notre Dame.
The bad news for Virginia? Defensive end Matt Conrath is out with an ankle sprain. The good news? The Cavs should have 'Juice' back against the Jackets.
It will be an emotional game for Clemson cornerback Chris Chancellor, who will bury and honor one of his closest friends this weekend in addition to facing Miami.
Maryland hasn't played Duke since 2004. It seems like eons ago -- long enough for Duke to get good enough to beat the Terps.

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Boston College Eagles, Duke Blue Devils, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, North Carolina Tar Heels, Clemson Tigers, Florida State Seminoles, Maryland Terrapins, Virginia Cavaliers, Miami Hurricanes, Josh Nesbitt, CHris Chancellor, Matt Conrath, Dave Shinskie, Mikell Simpson

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