I’m not sure the writer would draw the same distinction but “Toughest Schedule in the ACC” is not the same as the “Toughest ACC Schedule.”
I don’t think I put Carolina at the top of either list, regardless.
Not that I’ll cry for Duke, but their ACC schedule catches everyone who would be considered a contender at this point...
Clemson, FSU, NCST, Pitt, UNC and ND thrown in for good measure. They’re fortunate to avoid the Jackets or this would be an ACC murderers row!
Looking at the OOC slate, no doubt that Minnesota and Cocky are tough games, but is that pair tougher than Ole Miss and UGA? (Hell no)
Is it tougher than LSU/Florida (FSU)?
Much tougher than Cincy / WVU in Morgantown (Pitt)?
I think this is a lesson in perspective. When the ACC perpetually awards them schedules as soft as a baby bottom, this one probably does look pretty daunting. Poor Mack!