Third-year coaches expecting more

Posted Aug 19, 2009
Three ACC coaches -- NC State's Tom O'Brien, North Carolina's Butch Davis and Miami's Shannon -- are in the midst of building their programs, and all use catchphrases like "changing the culture" and "getting the players to buy into" their philosophies. At this point, the process of rebuilding the roster with their handpicked recruits is well under way. The only thing left to do is win. (ESPN.com)

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