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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Richard & Jackets cross fingers
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
OK, we’ve officially reached the point where Tech’s season is not solely about Tech’s season. What’s that I say? It’s a very longshot for the Jackets to reach the ACC title game again, but not impossible.
This week, since they’re playing a non-conference game, what happens elsewhere in the ACC will be most important for Tech. They’re sure not giving up on their chances.
“I’m one of those eternal optimists so I definitely feel we have a chance until we are mathematically eliminated,” said defensive tackle Darryl Richard. “Georgia Tech has a chance! That’s our approach going into film everyday and going into practice everyday trying to get better.”
Virginia (3-0 ACC), one of two teams ahead of the Jackets (2-3) in the Coastal, plays at Maryland Saturday. The other, Virginia Tech (3-0), is off. Next Thursday, Va. Tech is at home with Boston College, the first of consecutive Thursday games for the Hokies. They come to Tech the following week.
Say Virginia and Tech both lose. That’s one loss each. Two days after Tech and Tech play, Wake Forest is at Virginia. That’s going to be tough for the Cavs. The following Saturday, Virginia is at Miami, and Va. Tech plays host to Fla. State while Virginia goes to Miami (1-2), which is right behind the Jackets.
The next Saturday, Miami goes to Va. Tech, and Virginia is off. The last week of the season, Miami is at Boston College, and Virginia Tech is at Virginia.
It’s possible, but it won’t matter unless Tech’s wins against Va. Tech, North Carolina and at Duke.
Me, I’m not going to be shocked if Tech wins out, or if they go 3-2. I’m past the surprisable point.
