Thursday night has long been a magnet for stellar television...from Hill Street Blues to Cheers to Friends to 30 Rock, no shortage of Emmy winners have graced this evening's tube (even Bosom Buddies with Tom Hanks way back when). The only organization that can compare to NBC's stellar track record over the years on Thursday night is programming from Blacksburg. Virginia Tech under coach Frank Beamer is 15-3 in that primetime slot (hey, even NBC had Grand) with more than a few major beatdowns to his team's credit (think 55-6 over Maryland a few years ago). The Hokies embrace Thursday Night Football like no other team--and from a planning standpoint coach Beamer doesn't overprepare or underprepare his team...much like a souffle he gets it just right...and the fans get a delicious treat.
VIRGINIA TECH at Miami--despite back to back stumbles against Florida State and Boston College, the Hokies control their own destiny (Seminoles and Eagles are in the other division) as far as a trip to Tampa is concerned...despite not knowing if Tyrod Taylor or Sean Glennon will be their quarterback. It will be interesting to see how Miami will try to limit Darren Evans (fresh off a school-record 253 yards against Maryland)...the Hurricanes have won four straight and are riding a freshman quarterback tandem of Jacory Harris and Robert Marve--both have contributed greatly in this stretch but the Hokie defense should have some fun with their inexperience...Beamerball comes up big, 23-10.
REST OF THE PICKS TOMORROW--
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