CLEMSON, S.C. -- Here’s a common refrain around the ACC this offseason: Replacing a quarterback is the big story, but the more important departure might be at running back.
It’s true at Virginia Tech, as we noted a few weeks ago.
Certainly, there are similar concerns at North Carolina, too. Pitt and Miami appear to have strong options at running back, but they’re still looking to replace departed talent on teams that will be built around the ground game. Even Florida State, with some five-star talent entering the program, can’t feel completely confident it will replace Dalvin Cook without a hiccup.