GREENSBORO, N.C. - Jonathan Dwyer may be dusting off his mantle once again. Several members of the media seem to think so, at least, as the reigning ACC Player of the Year is predicted to have a similar season this fall.
Georgia Tech's running back - who stunned the nation with his 1,395 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in his first year playing in head coach Paul Johnson's option offense - was picked Monday afternoon as the ACC's preseason Player of the Year.
Dwyer claimed 39 first-place votes from the 87 voting members of the media who selected him during this week's ACC Media Kickoff.
The next highest vote total came from Clemson's C.J. Spiller, who amassed 28. Spiller is also the ACC's headliner in the Hesiman Trophy race, recognizing college football's top player. Dwyer is not mentioned on early lists, but is believed to make an appearance on them during the season.
The ACC also announced Monday afternoon the results of the predicted order of finish for the conference.
The Yellow Jackets received nine first-place votes in the Coastal Division, but finished second to divisional foe Virginia Tech. According to the ballot, Virginia Tech will win the Coastal Division, while Florida State will win the Atlantic.
The ballot predicts the two will meet in this December's ACC Championship game in Tampa, Fla., with the Hokies coming out on top.
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