FYI:
-This is what I released on "Thirsty Thursday".
*REGULAR PLAY ON: (2 Units)
Va Tech -13
-So many are giving this Boston College team to much respect in my opinion...So they moved to the ACC..it doesnt make them a better team automatically....But what it does is put them in the firing line of those teams who have the talent it takes to play in this Big Time league and who has proven that they can compete in big time games as well...Boston College has not even proven that they are able to handle such games of this magnitude...and a perfect example was losing at home to Fl St, which of course they were all hyped up to being able to knock the Seminoles, one of the proven elite programs in the nation...Didnt happen!
Hell, I wonder if those people who picked them to knock off Florida St at Home, know that BC while playing in the weaker Big East conference wasnt even able to win a conference title in the past two decades...and now they are expected to do so much in the ACC...Pleasssse!...The ACC teams will be much more competitive and much more battle tested and spotlight tested...then they are even prepared for...Maybe in a few years, but not now...and certainly not against this Va Tech team as Home..
Speaking of at Home...yes I know that BC beat Va Tech in Blacksburg in 2003..and I am glad that they did...because it seems now they are stupidly talking about how when they came in to play the crowd was loud as hell but after they beat them they all became quiet...Not a good thing to say fellas...They are also speaking as if they have all the confidence in the world just because they played their and won...That was two seasons ago..and I dont thing this Va Tech team was ranked this high or had a QB the caliber of Vick, although Randall was a solid leader...Boston College is stepping against a team who is hungrey to get to that National Championship game...and who has the program, coachs, players, and attitude for a team that has every right to shoot for the National Title...as they are a proven team...who has many times proven themselves....BC, is not even thinking of National Title, and dont even know really if they ever allowed themselves to shoot for the top...It surely doesnt seem this way based on how they have faultered against big opponents and in big games like this one is tonight....Against the middle of the pack they are able to overpower them and win out...but it has been a different story against the best of the best...the Upper Class teams...and Va Tech is in this status.
Others are saying besides beating Va Tech at Blacksburg in 2003...BC has been able to be a solid road team going 13-3 on the road since then, beating teams like ND, Penn St, WV, and this year, Clemson....LOL...Pleaasssse, no offense to these teams...but that was in 2003 and I dont recall any of them even having a winning record that year....Boston College this year came close to losing at Clemson a team who basically lives and dies off of what QB Whitehurst does..and the Tigers compared to Va Tech is soft, real soft...defensively and offensively...Furthermore, their almost losing to WF at home should if anything rise show red flags...They were out played and there play came down to one play...You cant do that and expect to win in Blacksburg...as Va Tech puts to much pressure on you from the start to the finish...Put simply, have you ever seen Va Tech allow a backdoor cover or let up on a team that they are dominating...or even quit doing what they do best, which gives an opponent a chance for a breather...Well, if they did I surely cant remember them doing that..and this is how they win, by putting constant pressure on your defense by pounding and pounding them into submission...and on defense they do it with speed, good techniques, gang tackling, and simply a shit load of talent especially in the front 7...and this year is no exception...Boston College may have a pro coach, and they may run a pro style offense and play smash mouth on defense..but they are not quite up to the level that these Hookies has worked their way to under Coach Beamer...
Currently the X-Factor in Vick is completing a solid 66.9% of his passess for 1,254 yards and 10 TDs with only 5 ints (3 coming in their last game vs Maryland)...But, he is consider the X-Factor just like his older brother is because of his ability to run and make something out of nothing...Currently he has 267 yards rushing..and has scored 3 TDs as well....I dont believe for one second when Vick says that he doesnt like to run the ball...When you have that kind of ability you dont hate it but rather use it..and that is what he is doing...despite liking it or not, if he runs big things happens...However, Vick...doesnt have to run it..as he has a very solid trio of back to do all the softening up of the defense with RB Imoh, Humes, and Ore...all contribute to doing the pounding and more pounding and more softening of the opponents from start to finish...and when they have done that, Vick will turn to his players running down field and take advantage of defender cheating up to try and get a jump on the running game....Vick has been able to spread the ball around to many different sources..and this is evident as no one player has made 20 catches this season yet...But dont let that fool you as Vick has at his disposal so very fast and very solid receivers, ie TE King..who is the most dangerous of them in the red zone, is also averaging 12.4 ypr....and others like WR Cloney, Morgan, and Royal....Cloney and Morgan the top two receivers are averaging almost 20 ypr...and will definately stretch the field tonight that will help open up the running game..
The pass defense is where the weakness in this BC team lies as they are allowing opponents to complete over 62% of their passes....And although their defense has been shutting down and holding opponents rushing game to only 77 ypg and 2.5 ypc...ranking first in the ACC...they havent yet faced a running attack like that of the Va Techs who is averaging 193 rushing yards per game and 17 TDs, both ranking 1st in the ACC in these two categories...Plus, when BC did face a solid running attacks in WF, who ranks 2nd in the league in rushing yards per a game, they almost lost outright...This is not a good sign or a way game you want to come into Blacksburg off of...Why?
Because if Vick and that running game on offense gets it done against your defense...Then you have better hope that your offense can do the same against theirs...Again, forgetaboutit....BC offense is coming in with to much inconsistancy at the QB position to be able to run an effective offense good enough to overpower, outsmart, or outplay this very hot and very active Va Tech defense..Basically, the Eagles have been a Jeckly and Hyde on offense throughout the year...Not good because moving the ball and scoring points against Va Tech has been extremely difficult, as the team is surrendering only 9.0 ppg and 238.1 ypg of total offense...In addition to this, Va Tech has only allowed opponents to score 7 offensive TDs in 7 games they played....and this includes only 2 coming via the ground...Va Tech in the secondary, where another All-American makes his home...is holding opponents to just under 50% completion rate and has already picked off 10 passes this year...Currently this Va Tech defense has tallied 16 takeaways and 22 sacks..and the big plays have obviously been numerous.
How good are the Hokies, well they have won 6 straight games by 17 or more points after barely squeaking by NC State in the opener..but that was the first games and rust was expected...since then they have also not allowed more than 17 points in any of the seven games played...That is dangerous balance if you ask me...Very Dangerous..
Some things that BC will have working against them tonight is the fact that their defense is alittle banged up....DE Kiwanuka, their leading sackman and best player on their defense will probably miss this game due to a knee injury..and taking his place will be a RFR....Oh Boy!...But, he's not the only one banged up... DT Al Washington (elbow) and CB Jazzmen Williams (quad) both have practiced this week, but are not full strength....and the same is true for QB Quinton Porter (ankle sprain)...Coming into Blacksburg against the number 3 team in the land, and doing it with defensive injuries, or players coming off injuries, for Thursday Night game..is never a good sign that you will come out with a win...Believe Me!...Also, coming into Blacksburg to face one to the nations best defenses off a close win, where your running game was limited to just 84 yards rushing by Wake Forrest...is not a good thing either...If BC's ground game is held in check...its going to be lights out for them....as they cant expect to put up 318 yards through the air against this Hokie secondary...like they did against WF's....and especially without a legitamate deep threat either...
BC's only real threat in receiving is Blackmon...who has 28 catches...but he is not a deep threat...and he will probably be locked up one of the best cornerbacks in the nation in Jimmy Williams...Furthermore, with all the changing in the QB's situation with Ryan and Porter...Blackmon has not been able to really achieve synergy with either one of them...and one thing that is important, yet hard to get down...is the timing between QB and his WRs....If that is off, then inconsistancy is the result...So far that is what is happening...and that as well is not a good thing...especially as everyone knows that he is the favorite target and main go to guy in passing situations...So Va Techs secondary will be very well aware of him tonight..
Bottom line...is Va Tech is clearly one of the nations elite teams...and in Blacksburg they are simply even better...This one could be for Revenge from that 2003 lost...but I think it will be more to show the nation what they are all about...BC is physical team..but they are on the road, and playing a team that is virtually unstoppable right now...Plus, this very consistant Va Tech defense is just to damn Hot and to damn solid to let a non-fancy offensive team like BC beat them on their field tonight...Wont happen tonight for BC..as they will be the sacrifical lambs for Beamer and Va Tech to make the nation sit up and take notice of this team wanting to get into that National Championship Game....To many things for BC to overcome on their side of the ball and also on the Va Tech side as well...Also, with the way that they have fail to show up big in these big time national spotlight games clearly tells me that they are not ready for it...and the bad news for them is that this Hokie team thrives on these games and is one that is ready to take that next step with a big time win tonight....Go Hokies!
*TOP RATED 7 PT TEASER PLAY ON: (2 Units)
Va Tech -6 & NM +1
-If you want to get on board this Legit $$$ Train..this is a week to do so...as this weekend will be a big one no doubt....Jump on and Enjoy the ride as I go for my 8th Winning Week in FB so far this year...
Cont Info: COCAPTAINSPORTS@YAHO*.COM
comp play (opinion only) on: Neb -1.5
-This is what I released on "Thirsty Thursday".
*REGULAR PLAY ON: (2 Units)
Va Tech -13
-So many are giving this Boston College team to much respect in my opinion...So they moved to the ACC..it doesnt make them a better team automatically....But what it does is put them in the firing line of those teams who have the talent it takes to play in this Big Time league and who has proven that they can compete in big time games as well...Boston College has not even proven that they are able to handle such games of this magnitude...and a perfect example was losing at home to Fl St, which of course they were all hyped up to being able to knock the Seminoles, one of the proven elite programs in the nation...Didnt happen!
Hell, I wonder if those people who picked them to knock off Florida St at Home, know that BC while playing in the weaker Big East conference wasnt even able to win a conference title in the past two decades...and now they are expected to do so much in the ACC...Pleasssse!...The ACC teams will be much more competitive and much more battle tested and spotlight tested...then they are even prepared for...Maybe in a few years, but not now...and certainly not against this Va Tech team as Home..
Speaking of at Home...yes I know that BC beat Va Tech in Blacksburg in 2003..and I am glad that they did...because it seems now they are stupidly talking about how when they came in to play the crowd was loud as hell but after they beat them they all became quiet...Not a good thing to say fellas...They are also speaking as if they have all the confidence in the world just because they played their and won...That was two seasons ago..and I dont thing this Va Tech team was ranked this high or had a QB the caliber of Vick, although Randall was a solid leader...Boston College is stepping against a team who is hungrey to get to that National Championship game...and who has the program, coachs, players, and attitude for a team that has every right to shoot for the National Title...as they are a proven team...who has many times proven themselves....BC, is not even thinking of National Title, and dont even know really if they ever allowed themselves to shoot for the top...It surely doesnt seem this way based on how they have faultered against big opponents and in big games like this one is tonight....Against the middle of the pack they are able to overpower them and win out...but it has been a different story against the best of the best...the Upper Class teams...and Va Tech is in this status.
Others are saying besides beating Va Tech at Blacksburg in 2003...BC has been able to be a solid road team going 13-3 on the road since then, beating teams like ND, Penn St, WV, and this year, Clemson....LOL...Pleaasssse, no offense to these teams...but that was in 2003 and I dont recall any of them even having a winning record that year....Boston College this year came close to losing at Clemson a team who basically lives and dies off of what QB Whitehurst does..and the Tigers compared to Va Tech is soft, real soft...defensively and offensively...Furthermore, their almost losing to WF at home should if anything rise show red flags...They were out played and there play came down to one play...You cant do that and expect to win in Blacksburg...as Va Tech puts to much pressure on you from the start to the finish...Put simply, have you ever seen Va Tech allow a backdoor cover or let up on a team that they are dominating...or even quit doing what they do best, which gives an opponent a chance for a breather...Well, if they did I surely cant remember them doing that..and this is how they win, by putting constant pressure on your defense by pounding and pounding them into submission...and on defense they do it with speed, good techniques, gang tackling, and simply a shit load of talent especially in the front 7...and this year is no exception...Boston College may have a pro coach, and they may run a pro style offense and play smash mouth on defense..but they are not quite up to the level that these Hookies has worked their way to under Coach Beamer...
Currently the X-Factor in Vick is completing a solid 66.9% of his passess for 1,254 yards and 10 TDs with only 5 ints (3 coming in their last game vs Maryland)...But, he is consider the X-Factor just like his older brother is because of his ability to run and make something out of nothing...Currently he has 267 yards rushing..and has scored 3 TDs as well....I dont believe for one second when Vick says that he doesnt like to run the ball...When you have that kind of ability you dont hate it but rather use it..and that is what he is doing...despite liking it or not, if he runs big things happens...However, Vick...doesnt have to run it..as he has a very solid trio of back to do all the softening up of the defense with RB Imoh, Humes, and Ore...all contribute to doing the pounding and more pounding and more softening of the opponents from start to finish...and when they have done that, Vick will turn to his players running down field and take advantage of defender cheating up to try and get a jump on the running game....Vick has been able to spread the ball around to many different sources..and this is evident as no one player has made 20 catches this season yet...But dont let that fool you as Vick has at his disposal so very fast and very solid receivers, ie TE King..who is the most dangerous of them in the red zone, is also averaging 12.4 ypr....and others like WR Cloney, Morgan, and Royal....Cloney and Morgan the top two receivers are averaging almost 20 ypr...and will definately stretch the field tonight that will help open up the running game..
The pass defense is where the weakness in this BC team lies as they are allowing opponents to complete over 62% of their passes....And although their defense has been shutting down and holding opponents rushing game to only 77 ypg and 2.5 ypc...ranking first in the ACC...they havent yet faced a running attack like that of the Va Techs who is averaging 193 rushing yards per game and 17 TDs, both ranking 1st in the ACC in these two categories...Plus, when BC did face a solid running attacks in WF, who ranks 2nd in the league in rushing yards per a game, they almost lost outright...This is not a good sign or a way game you want to come into Blacksburg off of...Why?
Because if Vick and that running game on offense gets it done against your defense...Then you have better hope that your offense can do the same against theirs...Again, forgetaboutit....BC offense is coming in with to much inconsistancy at the QB position to be able to run an effective offense good enough to overpower, outsmart, or outplay this very hot and very active Va Tech defense..Basically, the Eagles have been a Jeckly and Hyde on offense throughout the year...Not good because moving the ball and scoring points against Va Tech has been extremely difficult, as the team is surrendering only 9.0 ppg and 238.1 ypg of total offense...In addition to this, Va Tech has only allowed opponents to score 7 offensive TDs in 7 games they played....and this includes only 2 coming via the ground...Va Tech in the secondary, where another All-American makes his home...is holding opponents to just under 50% completion rate and has already picked off 10 passes this year...Currently this Va Tech defense has tallied 16 takeaways and 22 sacks..and the big plays have obviously been numerous.
How good are the Hokies, well they have won 6 straight games by 17 or more points after barely squeaking by NC State in the opener..but that was the first games and rust was expected...since then they have also not allowed more than 17 points in any of the seven games played...That is dangerous balance if you ask me...Very Dangerous..
Some things that BC will have working against them tonight is the fact that their defense is alittle banged up....DE Kiwanuka, their leading sackman and best player on their defense will probably miss this game due to a knee injury..and taking his place will be a RFR....Oh Boy!...But, he's not the only one banged up... DT Al Washington (elbow) and CB Jazzmen Williams (quad) both have practiced this week, but are not full strength....and the same is true for QB Quinton Porter (ankle sprain)...Coming into Blacksburg against the number 3 team in the land, and doing it with defensive injuries, or players coming off injuries, for Thursday Night game..is never a good sign that you will come out with a win...Believe Me!...Also, coming into Blacksburg to face one to the nations best defenses off a close win, where your running game was limited to just 84 yards rushing by Wake Forrest...is not a good thing either...If BC's ground game is held in check...its going to be lights out for them....as they cant expect to put up 318 yards through the air against this Hokie secondary...like they did against WF's....and especially without a legitamate deep threat either...
BC's only real threat in receiving is Blackmon...who has 28 catches...but he is not a deep threat...and he will probably be locked up one of the best cornerbacks in the nation in Jimmy Williams...Furthermore, with all the changing in the QB's situation with Ryan and Porter...Blackmon has not been able to really achieve synergy with either one of them...and one thing that is important, yet hard to get down...is the timing between QB and his WRs....If that is off, then inconsistancy is the result...So far that is what is happening...and that as well is not a good thing...especially as everyone knows that he is the favorite target and main go to guy in passing situations...So Va Techs secondary will be very well aware of him tonight..
Bottom line...is Va Tech is clearly one of the nations elite teams...and in Blacksburg they are simply even better...This one could be for Revenge from that 2003 lost...but I think it will be more to show the nation what they are all about...BC is physical team..but they are on the road, and playing a team that is virtually unstoppable right now...Plus, this very consistant Va Tech defense is just to damn Hot and to damn solid to let a non-fancy offensive team like BC beat them on their field tonight...Wont happen tonight for BC..as they will be the sacrifical lambs for Beamer and Va Tech to make the nation sit up and take notice of this team wanting to get into that National Championship Game....To many things for BC to overcome on their side of the ball and also on the Va Tech side as well...Also, with the way that they have fail to show up big in these big time national spotlight games clearly tells me that they are not ready for it...and the bad news for them is that this Hokie team thrives on these games and is one that is ready to take that next step with a big time win tonight....Go Hokies!
*TOP RATED 7 PT TEASER PLAY ON: (2 Units)
Va Tech -6 & NM +1
-If you want to get on board this Legit $$$ Train..this is a week to do so...as this weekend will be a big one no doubt....Jump on and Enjoy the ride as I go for my 8th Winning Week in FB so far this year...
Cont Info: COCAPTAINSPORTS@YAHO*.COM
comp play (opinion only) on: Neb -1.5
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