The facilities are not fine when compared with the schools they're going against...and the weather of the schools they're going against. They can fix the facility part...fairly easily...and I'll bet Coach Aoki will make that a priority.
Having talked to a previous coach quite a bit and reflecting on the 'pitch,' my gut tells me he knew it too.
Having said all of that, the education is outstanding and they should still be able to get enough outstanding players to compete for titles in the Big East.
As a side note, I believe Va. Tech was/is in a better position to blossom...reputation of the ACC and the perception that most of the road schedule is to warm weather schools is a plus for them. Academics there is no slouch either. I also far prefer Blacksburg to South Bend as a town to live in, to go to school in.