Does Winning ACC Games Really Matter?

I'm being facetious...

But, if you compare the AP Top 25 Rankings for Men's College Basketball -- and compare it with the ACC Conference Standings -- here's what you'd find:

TEAM                    AP RANK         ACC RECORD

Duke                        #7                     2 - 3
Florida State             #9                     4 - 1
North Carolina          #11                   4 - 1
Louisville                  #14                   3 - 2
Virginia                     #19                   3 - 2
NOTRE DAME          #20                    5 - 0


Do the voters just vote on reputation?

If yes, wouldn't you think the only team in this group (and the country) who has been to "back to back" ELITE EIGHT games -- gets the reputation vote?

Maybe that happens next week for Notre Dame...

Game Highlights: Notre Dame 76 - Va Tech 71

Coach Mike Brey Talks Win Over Virginia Tech!

ND Grotto Tribute to NYPD's Steven McDonald

This made my day...

VT's Home Winning Streak Broken by IRISH!!!

The Fighting Irish are now 16 - 2 on the season -- and now stand alone in first place in the ACC -- after their 76 - 71 win over Virginia Tech.

The only undefeated team in the conference!

WOW!

Patriots "X Factor" -- Domer Michael Floyd

The former Notre Dame All-American is making his presence felt in New England...

LINK:  FLOYD

Does Prosise Make NFL Playoff Debut Today?

Plenty of talk out of Seattle that former Notre Dame running back C.J. Prosise may be ready to play today for the Seahawks in their game against the Atlanta Falcons.

LINK:  PROSISE

Where to Watch ND vs. VT on TV at 2 PM ET

Notre Dame's game against Virginia Tech tips off at 2 PM ET today -- and it is televised on the ACC Network.

Here's where you can find an ACC Network Affiliate in your area:

LINK:  ACC NETWORK AFFILIATES

Irish vs. VT at 2 PM ET -- on ACC Network

Mike Brey's Fighting Irish take their unbeaten ACC record on the road today to Virginia Tech in a game the oddsmakers give the edge to the Hokies -- making them 2.5 point favorites.

Here's what the media has to say:

LINK:  DAILY PRESS

LINK:  WASHINGTON POST

LINK:  FIGHTING GOBBLER