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Despite ACC snubbing, this is why the Hurricanes’ Willis deserves to be an All-American

The name not there was the one that jumped out at you. A 2018 All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team defense without Miam’s Gerald Willis III makes about as much sense as a BLT sandwich without the bacon.

No matter. The Hurricanes football program has let you know what it thinks of Willis with a new campaign and promotional video nominating the senior defensive tackle for All-American honors — the only Cane getting such a national push.

“He deserves it,” Canes third-year defensive coordinator Manny Diaz told us Wednesday. “It’s hard to find a defensive tackle that’s been more productive this season, from start to finish.