COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Instant success is a rarity in the Atlantic Coast Conference, where three first-year coaches are struggling to win.
Randy Edsall won his first game against Miami and newcomer Al Golden on Labor Day, but the last-place Terrapins (2-7, 1-5) are currently mired in a five-game losing streak.
Golden’s problems began when the NCAA suspended eight players for receiving improper benefits from a booster. The once-mighty Hurricanes (5-4, 3-3) haven’t won more than two straight and could drop to .500 with a loss at Florida State this weekend.
Everett Withers is going through the same kind of season at North Carolina (6-4, 2-4). The Tar Heels are coming off a 13-0 defeat at North Carolina State and have dropped three of four.
Each coach expects improvement in Year 2.
