8 years, 8 drubbings of the Big Ten. The ACC-Big Ten Challenge has become an annual win-fest for the ACC. Since nearly every win the ACC picks up in the Challenge is considered a “quality” win come March, why is it that the Big Ten repeatedly has sent more teams to the dance?

Mike DeCourcy has several answers to that question. With Wake, Miami and possibly NC State being way down this year, many middle-of-the-road teams may be able to notch enough wins to impress the selection committee. Of course, it doesn’t help that the Pack looks far better than anticipated, and that Miami has already knocked off Georgia Tech.