10-2 isn't the issue for me. The issue is how the 10-2 transpired.
Needed 3 double-digit comeback wins, thanks to an all-world QB. Two of those teams, VT and Cal, have .500 or worse records. Duke finished 9-3 but with a weak schedule. Duke's best win was VT (.500) and lost to SMU despite a 6-0 turnover advantage.
Best offense in CFB was outscored in the 2nd quarter in 6 of 8 ACC conference games.
Lost 2 of last 3 games for the 2 losses as double-digit favorites, failing when games meant the most.
Blew a 21-0 lead and was outscored 42-17 in final game with ACC championship appearance on the line.
Defense was bad in ACC games except bottom feeders Wake Forest and FSU.
This shouldn't happen to good teams, let alone conference or national contenders.
Credit for signing Ward and riding his coattails but without him Miami is a 6-7 win mid-ACC team.
In Year 3.
The season was a failure, IMO.