ACC Football Links

Via Heather Dinich at ESPN's ACC Blog: 

*The entire ACC bowl picture right now remains unclear.

*The Miami Herald suggested a few other potential candidates for Miami's head-coaching vacancy.

*Former Miami receiver Lamar Thomas knows what the Canes should be looking for.

*Mark Bradley is spot on with his analysis of what Georgia Tech needs to do to get better.

*Despite its fourth appearance in the ACC championship game, Virginia Tech is still looking for some respect.

*Clemson knows it needs more playmakers and is addressing that problem with this year's recruiting class.

*BC could be headed to the Sun Bowl after it lost interest in Miami.

*Florida State needs to refocus, which could be easier said than done after a win over Florida.

*Duke's Will Snyderwine isn't too concerned about Chris Hazley's selection to the first-team All-ACC team, nor should he be. The coaches got it right.

*If UVA is going to make it to the postseason, it's going to have to start winning in November.

*The Miami Herald is reporting that the Canes are interested in Jon Gruden. But is Gruden interested in the Canes?

*Miami fans have a man-crush on Gruden, but a deal is not in the works.

*Gruden isn't the only candidate to consider.

*Have no fear, Georgia Tech fans, you've got the right coach on your sideline. Even in a loss to Georgia.

*Clemson quarterback Kyle Parker's status is uncertain heading into the bowl game. He's not hurt, but his pride is.

*Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen said his team is deserving of an upper-tier bowl. It is. Whether it gets there or not is another question.

*BC's win against Syracuse might have elevated its bowl status.

*Despite Virginia's pitiful record, it was a season of change in Charlottesville.

*Virginia Tech's Darren Evans has been overshadowed, but he's always there when the Hokies need him this year.

*FSU is looking ahead to the ACC championship game.