If September is college football's "Show Me Month", then October qualifies as "Moving Month". Contenders are exposed as pretenders... and suspect schools emerge as participants in conference races. Even though Georgia Tech and Clemson have established themselves as division favorites, anybody with the exception of Boston College could play their way into contention.
Alma Mater Update-- Syracuse somehow escaped New Orleans with a 37-34 victory over Tulane. So the Orange have won four games this year by 7, 7, 3 and 3 points... with two coming in overtime. The reign of the paper tiger continues!
Maryland (2-3) rallied at #13 Georgia Tech but couldn't get past the Yellowjackets, falling 21-16. And now there's a quarterback question in College Park. Terrapin Triumphs- Joe Vellano notched 20 tackles. 20 TACKLES! CJ Brown ran for 124 yards and a touchdown to give the Terps a second half spark... and just one penalty. Terrapin Troubles- 6 of 24 passing... combine that with Georgia Tech's 6-21 and you've been placed in a time machine bound for the 1970's Big Ten. Allowing the Yellowjackets to convert 13 of 20 third downs. And I just can't get past the failing passing game. Next Up: Florida State.
Virginia Tech (5-1) watched a double digit lead dissolve before squeaking out a 38-35 win over Miami. Still, barely beating a 2-3 Hurrican team just isn't what it used to be... and Show Me Month may have been inflated by the opposition (or lack thereof). Hokie Highlights-- Logan Thomas completed 23 of 25 passes while throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores. David Wilson ran for 128 yards while Jarrett Boykin caught 7 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown. Hokie Humblings- 519 yards allowed is no way to chart a course for the ACC title. Next Up: Wake Forest.
Virginia (3-2) had the week off, and although the Cavaliers face Georgia Tech this Saturday, they won't play a team with a winning record for another month-- and that'll be against Duke. Kippy and Buffy are already getting the Cab Franc and Malbec ready for a late season run.
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