Big Day for College Football (Well, for the teams I like, at least)
Things really haven't been going so great in my life recently, but every once in a while, there will be a good day that helps restore my faith in the world. Yesterday was one of those days.
12:00 Noon. The days starts with the Tar Heels doing what they seem to do best: spoiling other team's seasons. This week's victim was #19 Boston College, who was trying to stay in contention for the Atlantic Division crown. Wallace Wright returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and the defense looked incredible as UNC destroyed BC's hopes of making it to the inaugural ACC Title Game. I love what John Bunting is doing in Chapel Hill. With one of the toughest schedules in the nation, no one expected the Heels to have 4 wins all season, much less 4 wins with 3 games to go and bowl eligibility a real possibility. Bunting has these guys playing at a level nobody thought they were capable of (except for the Louisville game), and there is a genuine buzz in the air over UNC football. Unfortunately this win for the Heels allowed Florida State to lock up its spot in Jacksonville, but the Seminoles would receive a wakeup call of their own before this day was done.....
3:30 PM. After BC fell, FSU knew they were going to the title game regardless of what happened in their game against NC State. But instead of stepping up and playing like they actually deserve that honor, they let the Wolfpack come to Tallahassee and embarrass them at home. Andre Brown looked amazing for the Pack, and it became very obvious that the 'Noles have serious issues at QB. If only Miami could get a rematch of that poorly-played season opener.....
7:45 PM. With FSU having secured the Atlantic Division, it's just a formality for Virginia Tech to win out and set up a 'Noles-Hokies Championship, right? Not exactly. Miami came into Blacksburg underdogs, but left 27-7 winners after humiliating the Hokies in front their home fans. Michael Vick has been quoted as saying Marcus is actually the better quarterback between the two of them. He may want to reconsider that statement after watching this game. UM owned the line of scrimmage and took the younger Vick completely out of his game. Sure Miami's corners dominated VaTech's receivers, but Vick just looked helpless. This is the best the 'Canes have looked all year, and this was by far their toughest test since week 1. As a result, UM owns the tie-breaker against the Hokies in the Coastal Division, and by winning out can get that rematch against FSU in the title game.
Now, if I could only find a job.....
12:00 Noon. The days starts with the Tar Heels doing what they seem to do best: spoiling other team's seasons. This week's victim was #19 Boston College, who was trying to stay in contention for the Atlantic Division crown. Wallace Wright returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and the defense looked incredible as UNC destroyed BC's hopes of making it to the inaugural ACC Title Game. I love what John Bunting is doing in Chapel Hill. With one of the toughest schedules in the nation, no one expected the Heels to have 4 wins all season, much less 4 wins with 3 games to go and bowl eligibility a real possibility. Bunting has these guys playing at a level nobody thought they were capable of (except for the Louisville game), and there is a genuine buzz in the air over UNC football. Unfortunately this win for the Heels allowed Florida State to lock up its spot in Jacksonville, but the Seminoles would receive a wakeup call of their own before this day was done.....
3:30 PM. After BC fell, FSU knew they were going to the title game regardless of what happened in their game against NC State. But instead of stepping up and playing like they actually deserve that honor, they let the Wolfpack come to Tallahassee and embarrass them at home. Andre Brown looked amazing for the Pack, and it became very obvious that the 'Noles have serious issues at QB. If only Miami could get a rematch of that poorly-played season opener.....
7:45 PM. With FSU having secured the Atlantic Division, it's just a formality for Virginia Tech to win out and set up a 'Noles-Hokies Championship, right? Not exactly. Miami came into Blacksburg underdogs, but left 27-7 winners after humiliating the Hokies in front their home fans. Michael Vick has been quoted as saying Marcus is actually the better quarterback between the two of them. He may want to reconsider that statement after watching this game. UM owned the line of scrimmage and took the younger Vick completely out of his game. Sure Miami's corners dominated VaTech's receivers, but Vick just looked helpless. This is the best the 'Canes have looked all year, and this was by far their toughest test since week 1. As a result, UM owns the tie-breaker against the Hokies in the Coastal Division, and by winning out can get that rematch against FSU in the title game.
Now, if I could only find a job.....
posted by jonphiwil @ 11:15 AM
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