ACC Football: FSU, Miami lead preseason team
Published 12:00 am Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Associated Press
GREENSBORO ó Florida State and Miami each have four players selected to the preseason all-Atlantic Coast Conference team.
The ACC announced the team Wednesday following a vote of media members at the leagueís preseason media days earlier in the week.
Quarterback E.J. Manuel, cornerback Greg Reid, defensive end Brandon Jenkins and offensive tackle Andrew Datko represented the Seminoles, the preseason favorite to win their first ACC title since 2005.
Miami landed linebacker Sean Spence, safety Ray-Ray Armstrong, guard Brandon Washington and center Tyler Horn on the team.
Virginia Tech, Clemson and North Carolina each had three players picked.
Boston College running back Montel Harris, the preseason player of the year, was mentioned on 49 of 51 ballots cast. He enters the season 1,002 yards shy of the leagueís career rushing record.