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Monday, September 10, 2007
B.C. getting lighter up front
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Folks, I apologize in advance for being a little light on material today. It’s chiefly because of my schedule, but I also am just now diving into BC material.
On the plus side, No. 21 BC (2-0) is going to be without two starting defensive linemen. End Nick Larkin is out with a left knee injury suffered in Saturday’s win over N.C. State. And big DT BJ Raji — who was second-team All-ACC last year — is redshirting to concentrate on academics.
On the flip side, Matt Ryan is coming to town. The BC quarterback, All-ACC first team last year, is a senior and he’s really good. His numbers were off in the win over N.C. State, but a lot of that had to do with receivers dropping passes (at least six).
More to the point, he knows what he’s doing and he does it well. Guy threw for 2,942 yards last season, 15 touchdown passes, and he ran for four more scores (he has nine rushing TDs in his career). That’s stout.
Heck of a test for Jon Tenuta’s defense this week, eh? Should be a great atmosphere Saturday night.
By the way, start time at Virginia has been announced. It’ll be noon in Charlottesville. Game will be on ESPNU.
Matt
