Rhett Lashlee Calls Out National Perception of the ACC in the College Football Playoff

Lashlee's Comments Highlight Concerns About ACC's Playoff Standing

Rhett Lashlee, the offensive coordinator at Miami, recently spoke out about the national perception of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in the College Football Playoff (CFP).

Perception of ACC's Strength

Lashlee believes that the ACC is not getting the respect it deserves on a national level. He pointed out that the conference has had at least one team in the CFP every year since 2015, and has even had multiple teams in the CFP in some years.

Clemson's Dominance as a Factor

One of the reasons for the ACC's lack of respect may be the dominance of Clemson in recent years. Clemson has won six ACC Championships in a row and has made the CFP six times in that span. This has led to the perception that the ACC is a "one-team" conference.

Other ACC Teams' Performance

However, Lashlee argues that Clemson's success should not overshadow the accomplishments of other ACC teams. He pointed out that Miami, North Carolina, and Virginia Tech have all had successful seasons in recent years and have competed for ACC Championships.

Expanding the CFP

Lashlee believes that one way to address the ACC's perception problem is to expand the CFP. He argues that an expanded CFP would give more ACC teams a chance to compete for a national championship.

Conclusion

Lashlee's comments highlight the concerns about the ACC's playoff standing. While Clemson's dominance has been a factor, other ACC teams have also shown that they are capable of competing at a high level. An expanded CFP could help to address the ACC's perception problem and give more teams a chance to compete for a national championship.