Moving month in college football began with conference clashes... and more than a few schools getting exposed as less knocking a few schools from the ranks of the unbeatens. Number eight Nebraska? Welcome to the Big Ten, buddy (48-17 loss at Wisconsin). Tenth rated South Carolina? Be thankful you play in the SEC Least (16-13 defeat to unranked Auburn). And #14 Texas A&M? Arkansas is probably the fourth strongest program in your future division (42-38 loss to the Razorbacks). Saturday was a less than ideal day for the area schools... as even those that won didn't look impressive. Thankfully, there's only one October.
Alma Mater Update-- Syracuse began a Napoleonesque 27-month retreat out of the Big East by dropping its conference opener to Rutgers 19-16 in overtime. Ryan Nassib proves to be more Billy Scharr than superstar with three interceptions. A fourth quarter collapse kicks off a conference season against schools that outright hate SU's guts for jumping to the ACC. Prepare for a fun fall, Orange brethren. At least we have Sign of the Whale wings.
Maryland (2-2) was outgained by 114 yards in the first half of their game with Towson... but bounced back and topped the Tigers 28-3. The two game losing streak is snapped-- but which half does this team resemble more? Terrapin Triumphs-- the defense forced three turnovers while the kickoff team recovered a fumble in the second half. Davin Meggett rumbled for 102 yards while Justus Pickett rumbled for 79 yards and a score after intermission. Joe Vellano continues to fly all over the field, notching 9 tackles plus a sack and a half. Terrapin Troubles-- how do you let Towson control the clock for 21+ minutes in the first half? How do you not score on two of four second half takeaways? Next up: Saturday at #13 Georgia Tech.
Virginia (3-2) needed a missed-two point conversion to seal a 21-20 victory over Idaho. Kippy and Buffy almost coughed up their Canyon Road Chardonnay and bleu cheese on melba toast. Cavalier Congrats-- Perry Jones rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown while adding 7 catches for 41 yards and a score. The defense notched two interceptions. Cavalier Concerns-- up 14-0 after one quarter UVa turned on their reverse lights for the game's final 45 minutes. Three turnovers and seven penalties. A special team breakdown that allowed the Vandals to return a blocked punt for a touchdown. Next up: October 15th against Georgia Tech.
Virginia Tech (4-1) learned a soft September maybe didn't mean much against a top 20 team, even if it was Clemson (longtime friend and South Carolina grad Steve Rohan claims the "N" stands for "knowledge"). A 23-3 loss has the Hokies wondering exactly how good they are. Hokie Highlights-- David Wilson rushed for 123 yards...and the turkey legs were pretty good in Blacksburg as always. Sixty return yards (BEAMER BALL!). Hokie Humblings-- Beamer's bunch converts just 4 of 16 third downs. Two turnovers. Getting burned by the big play (Tigers tally touchdowns from 31 and 32 yards out). Logan Thomas averaged under 10 yards per completion. Next up: Saturday against Miami.
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