I think both of them have as much potential..

As Missouri.

Also, if Oklahoma or LSU/Bama both are undefeated we won't go and it has nothing to do with Pitt/Syracuse. Thats just how it works, Auburn found that out when it happened between them and Oklahoma a few years ago as well and they are in the SEC. Clemson's schedule has been pretty strong, much stronger than Boise. There is no comparison from the ACC to a Boise type conference. Its just something else Scar fans like to talk about to make themselves feel good about being in the SEC.

Clemson might win every game, doubtful but its possible. If we are in the SEC with Alabama and LSU? No way. Its possible for you to go undefeated in the SEC and get left out in the cold as well being Scar, again see Auburn. All it takes is for Oklahoma/Texas and a USC to go undefeated. You won't go either. Alabama would go over them, but you won't. So sure there are scenerio's out there, no matter what.

But downplaying a Syracuse win over West Virginia that you personally have promoted to the SEC just really isn't going to work. But sure, Pitt and Syracuse both have potential to be good programs. Anyone who thinks they don't are just really fooling themselves.