Some more notes and quotes from the ACC Football Kickoff:
— It’s hardly a surprise, but the Terps, fresh off a 2-10 season, aren’t expected to do much better this year. The team was picked to finish last in the Atlantic Division, while Florida State was the media favorite.
Atlantic Division
1. Florida State (78)
2. Clemson (16)
3. Boston College (4)
4. NC State
5. Wake Forest
6. Maryland
Coastal Division
1. Virginia Tech (62)
2. Miami (20)
3. Georgia Tech (11)
4. North Carolina (5)
5. Duke
6. Virginia
— Interestingly enough, despite not earning a single ACC Championship vote, the Terps actually outnumbered ACC favorite Virginia Tech on the Preseason All-ACC team. Linebacker Alex Wujciak and receiver Torrey Smith join lone Hokies representative Ryan Williams on the list.
Offense
WR Donovan Varner, Duke
WR Torrey Smith, Maryland
TE George Bryan, NC State
T Anthony Castonzo, Boston College
T Chris Hairston, Clemson
G Rodney Hudson, Florida State
G Thomas Claiborne, Boston College
C Sean Bedford, Georgia Tech
QB Christian Ponder, Florida State
RB Ryan Williams, Virginia Tech
RB Montel Harris, Boston College
Defense
DE Robert Quinn, North Carolina
DE Allen Bailey, Miami
DT Marvin Austin, North Carolina
DT Jarvis Jenkins, Clemson
LB Alex Wujciak, Maryland
LB Quan Sturdivant, North Carolina
LB Luke Kuechly, Boston College
CB Kendric Burney, North Carolina
CB Brandon Harris, Miami
S DeAndre McDaniel, Clemson
S Deunta Williams, North Carolina
Specialists
PK Matt Bosher, Miami
P Matt Bosher, Miami
SP Torrey Smith, Maryland
— According to Patrick Stevens’ D1scourse.com, the Terps are set to rematch William & Mary in 2012. The Terps knocked off the Tribe in a 27-14 home victory in 2006, and will again host the Football Championship Subdivision squad in two years’ time.
Jonas Shaffer is The Diamondback’s sports editor. He can be reached at shaffer@umdbk.com. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/jonas_shaffer.