Four years ago, three Big East football teams agreed to abandon the league to join the Atlantic Coast Conference, which at the time was considered a growing football power. Miami and Virginia Tech received invitations to the ACC in June 2003, while Boston College got its invitation four months later. The three teams began ACC play in 2005.
Fast forward to 2007, and the traditional ACC powers have fallen, while its two best teams face off one week from now, Oct. 25. Those two teams are No. 3 Boston College and No. 11 Virginia Tech, and I find it ironic that BC is dominating in only its second season of ACC play.
Boston College, Syracuse, and Miami were all included in the ACC's initial expansion plan before the conference voted down BC and Syracuse in favor of Virginia Tech. The Eagles eventually received an invitation, and they have made the most of it.
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McG, I hope you're getting pumped for this ESPN Thursday night showdown when the #2 Boston College Eagles invade Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. Hokie fans thinking upset, but I'm not so sure. With a mediocre offense and poor defensive play against good passing teams, we will have to rely on big plays to win this game. But that is exactly what BeamerBall specializes in, having scored 112 non-offensive touchdowns since the Beamer era began. Look for the rainy conditions to be a factor on special teams, and for the Hokies to capitalize on any BC mistakes.
My prediction: 23-17 VT
Virginia Tech doesn't rank higher than 90th nationally in scoring offense, rushing offense, or passing offense. Their offensive struggles are no secret.
However, the Hokies have the No. 8-ranked scoring defense, No. 17-ranked rushing defense, and No. 40-ranked passing defense.
How will Boston College's No. 8-ranked passing offense fare against the weaker portion of Virginia Tech's defense? With both teams coming off bye weeks, it's anyone's guess.
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