Playoffs or Bust! “I’ll go on mute…”

Yes, I said it. Anything less than a championship this year would be considered a disappointment.

"I'll go on mute…” Shoutout to my guy Big Homie aka @dirtyplayer863, the marketing genius whose now-famous one-liner is often imitated on Twitter.

While ordinarily, winning the ACC wouldn't be a top priority – at least for me, this season carries heightened significance due to looming playoff implications.

Entering the third year of Mario Cristobal's tenure, despite coming off a 7-win season, the Canes have demonstrated their intent to go all-in with notable moves in the transfer portal. Vegas odds place the Canes at 9.5 wins. Even if the Canes secure 9 wins, it will demonstrate progress under Cristobal. Positive narratives could still be crafted around this outcome.

The transfer portal acquisitions, coupled with consecutive top 10 high school recruiting classes and a favorable schedule, have fueled anticipation.

This year, the motto is 'no excuses.' The path to a championship is set. Now, let's make it happen.