Louisville did something James Madison couldn't do last week and kicked a game-winning field goal, becoming bowl eligible after a 41-38 win over Rutgers on Thursday night.
The Cardinals finished 6-6 overall, 3-4 in the conference, salvaging a disappointing season with their win and becoming bowl eligible. Rutgers (7-5, 3-4) also had a bit of a letdown year after finishing 10-2 in the regular season last year.
Bowl season is about to begin, and I want to hear all your complaints about it — I know you have plenty.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Men Handle Colonels
JMU senior forward Terrance Carter led the Dukes with 17 points and five JMU players reached double figures in an 82-71 victory for the men's basketball team Wednesday at Eastern Kentucky.
Madison (4-1) overcame an early 18-7 deficit and led the Colonels 37-32 at halftime. The Dukes shot an impressive 27-34 in free throws, as Carter shot 9-9 from the line.
The Dukes face a tough task Friday at Northeastern (2-3). Despite their 13-19 record in 2006, the Huskies were 10-2 at home with victories over Hofstra and George Mason — here's their schedule from last year. If JMU improves to 5-1, is it time to expect double-digit wins this season?
Madison (4-1) overcame an early 18-7 deficit and led the Colonels 37-32 at halftime. The Dukes shot an impressive 27-34 in free throws, as Carter shot 9-9 from the line.
The Dukes face a tough task Friday at Northeastern (2-3). Despite their 13-19 record in 2006, the Huskies were 10-2 at home with victories over Hofstra and George Mason — here's their schedule from last year. If JMU improves to 5-1, is it time to expect double-digit wins this season?
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
JMU 5-0
James Madison senior forward Tamera Young scored 20 points and freshman point guard Dawn Evans added 19 as the women’s basketball team defeated No. 15 George Washington 80-55, continuing to silence any talk of a “rebuilding” year.
Madison (5-0) last beat a ranked opponent March 16, 1991 at No. 1 Penn State, and coach Kenny Brooks was a senior on the JMU men’s basketball team that year.
JMU more than doubled No. 15 George Washington’s rebound total Tuesday night as JMU extended its home winning streak to 29 games, the longest active streak in Division I. JMU grabbed 53 rebounds and GW (5-2) had only 26, as Young led the Dukes with 14.
Madison plays Savannah State (2-1) on Friday at the JMU Convocation Center. The Dukes won 77-48 in last year’s contest, which was also played in Harrisonburg. How many games will the Dukes go unbeaten?
Madison (5-0) last beat a ranked opponent March 16, 1991 at No. 1 Penn State, and coach Kenny Brooks was a senior on the JMU men’s basketball team that year.
JMU more than doubled No. 15 George Washington’s rebound total Tuesday night as JMU extended its home winning streak to 29 games, the longest active streak in Division I. JMU grabbed 53 rebounds and GW (5-2) had only 26, as Young led the Dukes with 14.
Madison plays Savannah State (2-1) on Friday at the JMU Convocation Center. The Dukes won 77-48 in last year’s contest, which was also played in Harrisonburg. How many games will the Dukes go unbeaten?
Monday, November 26, 2007
Preserving First Place?
James Madison women's basketball returns from its seven-day layoff against No. 15 George Washington at the JMU Convocation Center on Tuesday.
The Dukes (4-0) are tied with UNC-Wilmington and Virginia Commonwealth for first place in the Colonial Athletic Association, and face a GW team that has only lost to No. 7 Rutgers. The Colonials (5-1) won 68-56 over JMU last year in Washington, D.C.
Madison has the longest active home winning streak in Division I women's basketball with 28 straight wins. The last JMU victory was Nov. 18 against Wake Forest (5-1).
JMU senior guard Tamera Young leads the Dukes in scoring with 20.0 ppg, and junior forward Kisha Stokes leads the conference with 10.5 rpg. Freshman guard Dawn Evans leads the team with 5.3 apg, and recently earned CAA Rookie of the Week honors. Can Young and the new supporting cast upset the Colonials and preserve the nation's best home winning streak?
The Dukes (4-0) are tied with UNC-Wilmington and Virginia Commonwealth for first place in the Colonial Athletic Association, and face a GW team that has only lost to No. 7 Rutgers. The Colonials (5-1) won 68-56 over JMU last year in Washington, D.C.
Madison has the longest active home winning streak in Division I women's basketball with 28 straight wins. The last JMU victory was Nov. 18 against Wake Forest (5-1).
JMU senior guard Tamera Young leads the Dukes in scoring with 20.0 ppg, and junior forward Kisha Stokes leads the conference with 10.5 rpg. Freshman guard Dawn Evans leads the team with 5.3 apg, and recently earned CAA Rookie of the Week honors. Can Young and the new supporting cast upset the Colonials and preserve the nation's best home winning streak?
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Men's Basketball Gets Third Win
The James Madison men's basketball team rebounded from Wednesday's loss at VMI with an 85-73 win over Mount St. Mary's on Saturday at the JMU Convocation Center.
JMU (3-1) was 79% in free throws on 30-38 shooting after going 38% from the stripe Wednesday. Madison led by two at the half and outscored the Mount St. Mary's 45-35 in the second period, as the Mountaineers fell to 0-3 this season.
Madison plays at Eastern Kentucky (2-3) on Wednesday, and EKU defeated Madison 70-66 last year in Harrisonburg. With the Colonels coming off a 78-43 thrashing at No. 10 Duke, do you think Madison can hand EKU its third straight loss?
JMU (3-1) was 79% in free throws on 30-38 shooting after going 38% from the stripe Wednesday. Madison led by two at the half and outscored the Mount St. Mary's 45-35 in the second period, as the Mountaineers fell to 0-3 this season.
Madison plays at Eastern Kentucky (2-3) on Wednesday, and EKU defeated Madison 70-66 last year in Harrisonburg. With the Colonels coming off a 78-43 thrashing at No. 10 Duke, do you think Madison can hand EKU its third straight loss?
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Madison Fumbles Away Victory
With less than 30 seconds left in the football game, James Madison trailed Appalachian State 28-27 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C.
On the ASU 9-yard line, JMU chose to execute a rushing play on second down instead of a field goal, and redshirt freshman tailback Jamal Sullivan fumbled the ball that ASU recovered to seal its victory.
A similar situation occurred three weeks ago when redshirt freshman tailback Griff Yancey fumbled with two minutes, 15 seconds remaining at Delaware. The Dukes were down by three and in Delaware territory, and that fumble was on JMU's last real drive.
These circumstances call for one question: If Eugene Holloman didn't injure his knee against New Hampshire and played the entire season, what kind of success would JMU have had in the playoffs?
On the ASU 9-yard line, JMU chose to execute a rushing play on second down instead of a field goal, and redshirt freshman tailback Jamal Sullivan fumbled the ball that ASU recovered to seal its victory.
A similar situation occurred three weeks ago when redshirt freshman tailback Griff Yancey fumbled with two minutes, 15 seconds remaining at Delaware. The Dukes were down by three and in Delaware territory, and that fumble was on JMU's last real drive.
These circumstances call for one question: If Eugene Holloman didn't injure his knee against New Hampshire and played the entire season, what kind of success would JMU have had in the playoffs?
Friday, November 23, 2007
Delaware Cruises into Quarters
The NCAA Football Championships started today as Delaware won 44-7 over Delaware State in the only Friday matchup, televised on ESPN2.
Senior tailback Omar Cuff carried the ball 38 times for 288 yards and four touchdowns for the Blue Hens.
Cuff was one of six Delaware players named All-CAA First Team, and was joined by senior quarterback Joe Flacco and junior receier Aaron Love. Delaware will face Northern Iowa or New Hampshire in the second round.
James Madison plays Appalachian State at noon Saturday, and a victory would bring McNeese State or Eastern Washington in the quarterfinals for the Dukes.
Senior tailback Omar Cuff carried the ball 38 times for 288 yards and four touchdowns for the Blue Hens.
Cuff was one of six Delaware players named All-CAA First Team, and was joined by senior quarterback Joe Flacco and junior receier Aaron Love. Delaware will face Northern Iowa or New Hampshire in the second round.
James Madison plays Appalachian State at noon Saturday, and a victory would bring McNeese State or Eastern Washington in the quarterfinals for the Dukes.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
...Not for Long
VMI guard Reggie Williams scored 30 points and VMI handed James Madison its first loss, a 90-83 defeat.
JMU (2-1) lost to VMI (2-2) for the first time in nine matchups, and fell into a tie for fourth place in the conference with Towson.
Bad timing for a misstep.
JMU (2-1) lost to VMI (2-2) for the first time in nine matchups, and fell into a tie for fourth place in the conference with Towson.
Bad timing for a misstep.
JMU No. 2 in CAA basketball
After Drexel lost at Virginia 72-58 last night, James Madison is one of only two unbeaten Colonial Athletic Association teams. JMU (2-0) trails only George Mason (3-0), who plays at No. 22 Kansas State in a Thanksgiving matchup.
JMU's third game is just underway in Lexington, Va. as JMU looks to remain one of the top two teams in the conference. VMI is the second worst team in the Big South conference at 1-2.
The Dukes play winless Mount St. Mary's (0-2) in Harrisonburg on Saturday. Next four opponents: Eastern Kentucky (2-1), Northeastern (1-2), Longwood (2-3), and Radford (1-4). In their first eight games, do you think the Dukes can match their win total of seven from last season?
JMU's third game is just underway in Lexington, Va. as JMU looks to remain one of the top two teams in the conference. VMI is the second worst team in the Big South conference at 1-2.
The Dukes play winless Mount St. Mary's (0-2) in Harrisonburg on Saturday. Next four opponents: Eastern Kentucky (2-1), Northeastern (1-2), Longwood (2-3), and Radford (1-4). In their first eight games, do you think the Dukes can match their win total of seven from last season?
Monday, November 19, 2007
Fast-paced Foray
Madison travels to Lexington for its second road game Wednesday, and the backcourt will be tested by VMI in a high-scoring affair.
Last season, the Dukes won 89-87 and attempted 48 free throws in the contest.
Junior transfer Abdulai Jalloh leads JMU in scoring with 18.5 points a game, and is averaging 86.7% from the free-throw line. If Jalloh and the Dukes can sustain their improved free-throw shooting in Lexington, JMU will likely improve to 3-0 this season.
Here's an article from the Daily News-Record that examines Madison's "free throw ladder." If JMU doesn't shoot well from the stripe, three-point shooting by last year's highest-scoring Division I offense (100.9 ppg) will make things interesting.
Last season, the Dukes won 89-87 and attempted 48 free throws in the contest.
Junior transfer Abdulai Jalloh leads JMU in scoring with 18.5 points a game, and is averaging 86.7% from the free-throw line. If Jalloh and the Dukes can sustain their improved free-throw shooting in Lexington, JMU will likely improve to 3-0 this season.
Here's an article from the Daily News-Record that examines Madison's "free throw ladder." If JMU doesn't shoot well from the stripe, three-point shooting by last year's highest-scoring Division I offense (100.9 ppg) will make things interesting.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Sooners Suffer QB Injury
Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford left the game with a concussion after the Sooners' second possession, and Texas Tech outscored Oklahoma 24-3 in the remainder of the first half on its way to a 34-27 upset of the then fourth-ranked Sooners.
No. 10 Oklahoma (9-2 overall, 5-2 in the Big 12) fell into a tie with No. 13 Texas (9-2, 5-2) for the Big 12 South title, and the Sooners' loss is No. 5 Ohio State's gain.
No. 2 Kansas plays No. 4 Missouri on Saturday, and the winner of that game will play either Oklahoma or Texas in the Big 12 championship. If the Big 12 North champion loses in the title game, Ohio State could rise to No. 2 in the BCS. A loss by No. 3 West Virginia would be the last domino that needs to fall for the Buckeyes to make the BCS title game.
No. 10 Oklahoma (9-2 overall, 5-2 in the Big 12) fell into a tie with No. 13 Texas (9-2, 5-2) for the Big 12 South title, and the Sooners' loss is No. 5 Ohio State's gain.
No. 2 Kansas plays No. 4 Missouri on Saturday, and the winner of that game will play either Oklahoma or Texas in the Big 12 championship. If the Big 12 North champion loses in the title game, Ohio State could rise to No. 2 in the BCS. A loss by No. 3 West Virginia would be the last domino that needs to fall for the Buckeyes to make the BCS title game.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Purple Over Green
The James Madison men's basketball team avenged a 74-70 loss last season and won 72-57 over Dartmouth in the Big Green's 2007-08 home opener. JMU junior transfer Abdulai Jalloh scored early in his second game with the Dukes as he tallied 22 points Saturday, 13 in the first half.
Madison (2-0) won its first road game of the season, and travels again for a contest at Virginia Military Institute on Wednesday. The Keydets run a fast-paced offense and led the nation in scoring for the 2006-07 season with 100.9 points a game.
JMU should win its third game in Lexington, Va., but the real question is: playing at such a high tempo, will Jalloh elevate his point total to 30 points or more?
Madison (2-0) won its first road game of the season, and travels again for a contest at Virginia Military Institute on Wednesday. The Keydets run a fast-paced offense and led the nation in scoring for the 2006-07 season with 100.9 points a game.
JMU should win its third game in Lexington, Va., but the real question is: playing at such a high tempo, will Jalloh elevate his point total to 30 points or more?
Buckeyes Eye Rose Bowl
No. 7 Ohio State rebounded from a 28-21 loss to Illinois, and No. 21 Michigan's season ended right where it started: in disappointment.
After losing its first two games and then putting together an eight-game win streak, Michigan closed out regular-season play with two straight losses. The Wolverines (8-4, 6-2) lost their chance to play in the Rose Bowl, and coach Lloyd Carr fell to 1-6 against Ohio State coach Jim Tressel.
The Buckeyes (11-1, 7-1) have a slim chance of making the BCS Championship Game, but must rely on four teams ahead of them losing first. The most likely scenario puts Ohio State in the Rose Bowl against another BCS conference winner.
One of the teams that must lose for Ohio State to have a shot at the national championship is No. 6 West Virginia, which plays at No. 22 Cincinnati tonight. Will the Buckeyes like the result?
After losing its first two games and then putting together an eight-game win streak, Michigan closed out regular-season play with two straight losses. The Wolverines (8-4, 6-2) lost their chance to play in the Rose Bowl, and coach Lloyd Carr fell to 1-6 against Ohio State coach Jim Tressel.
The Buckeyes (11-1, 7-1) have a slim chance of making the BCS Championship Game, but must rely on four teams ahead of them losing first. The most likely scenario puts Ohio State in the Rose Bowl against another BCS conference winner.
One of the teams that must lose for Ohio State to have a shot at the national championship is No. 6 West Virginia, which plays at No. 22 Cincinnati tonight. Will the Buckeyes like the result?
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Leader of the Ducks
No. 2 Oregon plays at Arizona tonight (9 pm., ESPN) and looks to move into a tie with No. 8 Arizona State for first place in the Pac-10 conference.
Oregon (8-1 overall, 5-1 in the conference) is led by quarterback and Heisman candidate Dennis Dixon, who has thrown for 20 touchdowns and rushed for eight this season.
Arizona (4-6, 3-4) appears on its way to its ninth straight losing season, and hasn't played a bowl game since 1998. The Wildcats had a bye last week, which gives them two significant advantages in the Thursday night game (the other being home field).
Arizona State (9-1, 6-1) has a bye in Week 12, and plays in the featured Week 13 Thursday night game against USC in Sun Devil Stadium.
Oregon (8-1 overall, 5-1 in the conference) is led by quarterback and Heisman candidate Dennis Dixon, who has thrown for 20 touchdowns and rushed for eight this season.
Arizona (4-6, 3-4) appears on its way to its ninth straight losing season, and hasn't played a bowl game since 1998. The Wildcats had a bye last week, which gives them two significant advantages in the Thursday night game (the other being home field).
Arizona State (9-1, 6-1) has a bye in Week 12, and plays in the featured Week 13 Thursday night game against USC in Sun Devil Stadium.
Monday, November 12, 2007
NCAA Tournament Special
The JMU women's soccer team qualified for the NCAA tournament today in a delayed announcement. ESPNews sponsored the event, but waited until 8:22 to announce the matchups when it was scheduled for 8:00-8:30.
Years ago, the NCAA sponsored the announcement and devoted a full half-hour show to it. Women's soccer is approaching the level of basketball at the collegiate level, so why would ESPN relegate the selection show to this level?
Madison plays Pennsylvania University at Morgantown, W.va., on Friday. The Dukes started out their season with a scrimmage at West Virginia and lost. In the first round of the NCAA tournament, don't expect a lackluster performance.
Years ago, the NCAA sponsored the announcement and devoted a full half-hour show to it. Women's soccer is approaching the level of basketball at the collegiate level, so why would ESPN relegate the selection show to this level?
Madison plays Pennsylvania University at Morgantown, W.va., on Friday. The Dukes started out their season with a scrimmage at West Virginia and lost. In the first round of the NCAA tournament, don't expect a lackluster performance.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Showdown Set for Nov. 24
With victories by Virginia and Virginia Tech Saturday, the stage is set for both teams' last regular season game in Charlottesville. The winner will play in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game — it's that simple.
UVA has a bye in week 12, and the Hokies play against Miami at Lane Stadium. I was impressed by my experience at the Boston College game three weeks ago, and I expect Virginia Tech fans will show no mercy to a Hurricane squad that suffered a 48-0 loss to UVA in its last game at the historic Orange Bowl.
Virginia Tech's 40-21 rout of Florida State was not as staggering as the score suggests, but coach Beamer notched his first win against the Seminoles nonetheless. He is now 1-7 against Florida State.
I'm a bit confused though — with Virginia a half game ahead of the Hokies in the ACC Coastal Division and overall, why is VT four spots ahead of the Cavaliers in the BCS standings?
UVA has a bye in week 12, and the Hokies play against Miami at Lane Stadium. I was impressed by my experience at the Boston College game three weeks ago, and I expect Virginia Tech fans will show no mercy to a Hurricane squad that suffered a 48-0 loss to UVA in its last game at the historic Orange Bowl.
Virginia Tech's 40-21 rout of Florida State was not as staggering as the score suggests, but coach Beamer notched his first win against the Seminoles nonetheless. He is now 1-7 against Florida State.
I'm a bit confused though — with Virginia a half game ahead of the Hokies in the ACC Coastal Division and overall, why is VT four spots ahead of the Cavaliers in the BCS standings?
Friday, November 9, 2007
White Burns Louisville
The Big East has finally whittled its list of likely BCS contenders down to two.
West Virginia quarterback Pat White's 50-yard touchdown run with 1:36 left against Louisville gave the Mountaineers a 38-31 lead and their eighth win. WVU (8-1 overall, 3-1 in the Big East) now trails only Connecticut (8-1, 4-0), who is set to play at Cincinnati (7-2, 2-2) on Saturday.
Last year's Lou Groza award winner, Louisville kicker Art Carmody, tied the game with 3:05 left - but WVU's multifaceted attack struck right back. White exploited a seam in the Cardinal defense for the games' longest touchdown.
James Madison's option offense has often been compared to WVU's attack. The question is, will Madison be able to avoid the costly turnovers that have plagued them two games in a row when it travels to Willam & Mary?
West Virginia quarterback Pat White's 50-yard touchdown run with 1:36 left against Louisville gave the Mountaineers a 38-31 lead and their eighth win. WVU (8-1 overall, 3-1 in the Big East) now trails only Connecticut (8-1, 4-0), who is set to play at Cincinnati (7-2, 2-2) on Saturday.
Last year's Lou Groza award winner, Louisville kicker Art Carmody, tied the game with 3:05 left - but WVU's multifaceted attack struck right back. White exploited a seam in the Cardinal defense for the games' longest touchdown.
James Madison's option offense has often been compared to WVU's attack. The question is, will Madison be able to avoid the costly turnovers that have plagued them two games in a row when it travels to Willam & Mary?
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Gettin' Back on the Ball
The official temperature was 45 degrees for JMU's first round Colonial Athletic Association tournament game against George Mason. It felt like it was cold enough for snow.
James Madison battled GMU for a 2-1 victory, and advanced to the semifinal round in Virginia Beach, Va. I stood on the sideline for the entire game, because the metal benches were absolutely freezing.
Coach Lombardo notched his 300th win thanks to goals by senior forward Annie Lowry and junior forward Megan Deaver. When asked to evaluate the team's performance, Lowry said "We're finally getting back on the ball, playing the offense we can," but also gave GMU senior goalkeeper Kasey Davenport credit for her seven saves.
Madison plays Hofstra on Friday in the CAA semifinals, and if it wins JMU would play the winner of VCU/ODU on Sunday. How would you evaluate their chances to win the conference tournament?
James Madison battled GMU for a 2-1 victory, and advanced to the semifinal round in Virginia Beach, Va. I stood on the sideline for the entire game, because the metal benches were absolutely freezing.
Coach Lombardo notched his 300th win thanks to goals by senior forward Annie Lowry and junior forward Megan Deaver. When asked to evaluate the team's performance, Lowry said "We're finally getting back on the ball, playing the offense we can," but also gave GMU senior goalkeeper Kasey Davenport credit for her seven saves.
Madison plays Hofstra on Friday in the CAA semifinals, and if it wins JMU would play the winner of VCU/ODU on Sunday. How would you evaluate their chances to win the conference tournament?
Monday, November 5, 2007
On the Edge
James Madison fell to No. 16 in The Sports Network's poll following a 37-34 loss at Delaware in Colonial Athletic Association play. The Dukes had two running backs with 171 yards rushing or better, and still lost to their CAA South Division rivals.
JMU entered the game in a three-way tie with Delaware and Richmond for the South Division lead, but fell to third place with a record of 6-3 overall, 4-2 in the conference. No. 9-ranked Richmond and No. 6-ranked Delaware are set for another showdown Saturday at Richmond; both teams are 5-1 in the CAA.
Madison travels to William and Mary on Saturday and will look for its fourth straight win in the series. With two games left, the Dukes must win both to gain playoff consideration. Only 16 teams make the playoffs — eight automatic bids and eight at-large bids. Will finishing 8-3 be enough to earn Madison a playoff game?
JMU entered the game in a three-way tie with Delaware and Richmond for the South Division lead, but fell to third place with a record of 6-3 overall, 4-2 in the conference. No. 9-ranked Richmond and No. 6-ranked Delaware are set for another showdown Saturday at Richmond; both teams are 5-1 in the CAA.
Madison travels to William and Mary on Saturday and will look for its fourth straight win in the series. With two games left, the Dukes must win both to gain playoff consideration. Only 16 teams make the playoffs — eight automatic bids and eight at-large bids. Will finishing 8-3 be enough to earn Madison a playoff game?
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Mikell Makes it Five
Virginia made history Saturday when it won 17-16 over Wake Forest, notching the Cavaliers' fifth win of the season by two points or less. Mikell Simpson's 1-yard rushing touchdown with 2:18 left in the game was enough to salvage a win against the Demon Deacons (6-2 overall, 4-2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference).
Columbia previously held the NCAA record with four such wins in 1971. The Lions finished 5-4-1 that year, which is referenced in this article.
Walking on Alderman Road before the game, there were scalpers offering tickets for 10 dollars. I'd say anyone who invested in those got their money's worth.
The Cavaliers (8-2 overall, 5-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference) are now back in the Coastal Division lead, a half game ahead of Virginia Tech. If Virginia wins its season finale against the Hokies on Nov. 24, it will play in the ACC championship game. Will home-field advantage be enough to advance?
Columbia previously held the NCAA record with four such wins in 1971. The Lions finished 5-4-1 that year, which is referenced in this article.
Walking on Alderman Road before the game, there were scalpers offering tickets for 10 dollars. I'd say anyone who invested in those got their money's worth.
The Cavaliers (8-2 overall, 5-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference) are now back in the Coastal Division lead, a half game ahead of Virginia Tech. If Virginia wins its season finale against the Hokies on Nov. 24, it will play in the ACC championship game. Will home-field advantage be enough to advance?
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Magic Marker Man
Quarterback Sean Glennon led Virginia Tech to a 27-3 bounce-back win at Georgia Tech on Thursday night, completing 22 of 32 passing attempts for 297 yards and two touchdowns. Glennon was one of four players who had their jersey stolen, but he shrugged it off and led the Hokies to their highest offensive output of the season.
With his name written on the back of a replacement jersey in magic marker, Glennon led Virginia Tech to 481 total yards, their highest total of the season.
Virginia Tech kicker Jud Dunleavy tricked the Yellow Jackets with an onside kick after the Hokies' first score, and they capitalized on the recovery. Glennon rushed for a two-yard score on that drive early in the second quarter, putting the Hokies ahead for good at 10-3.
The win improved Virginia Tech's road record to 14-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference since beginning ACC play in 2004.
A classic example of Beamer Ball, but I have to ask: what happens if Georgia Tech makes that recovery?
With his name written on the back of a replacement jersey in magic marker, Glennon led Virginia Tech to 481 total yards, their highest total of the season.
Virginia Tech kicker Jud Dunleavy tricked the Yellow Jackets with an onside kick after the Hokies' first score, and they capitalized on the recovery. Glennon rushed for a two-yard score on that drive early in the second quarter, putting the Hokies ahead for good at 10-3.
The win improved Virginia Tech's road record to 14-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference since beginning ACC play in 2004.
A classic example of Beamer Ball, but I have to ask: what happens if Georgia Tech makes that recovery?
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