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Saturday, September 27, 2008
What to Watch
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tech is off today, but the ACC slate is pretty good:
Virginia at Duke, noon: When was the last time Duke was a 7-point favorite?
The Cavaliers are in disarray, having just dismissed their second starting QB since January. The Blue Devils (2-1) are actually generating excitement in Durham thanks to coach David Cutcliffe, and they should — well, could — break their 25-game ACC losing streak before visiting Tech next week. I’m looking forward to watching Duke QB Thaddeus Lewis and WR Eron Riley, who has 5 TD catches.
Maryland at No. 20 Clemson, noon: Since their humiliation in the Georgia Dome, the Tigers have outscored their last three opponents 126-26. Maryland has put up 86 points in its last two wins, over Cal and Eastern Michigan. And they might get RB Da’Rel Scott back from injury. Terps have won two of their last three at Death Valley. This one should be entertaining.
UNC at Miami, noon: This is a bad spot for the Tar Heels, who just lost QB T.J. Yates for at least 6 weeks with a fractured ankle. The Hurricanes are coming off a huge win at Texas A&M and, under coordinator Patrick Nix, finally boast a decent offense. UNC is looking at an 0-2 ACC start.
Among the nonconference matchups, the most intriguing is Virginia Tech traveling to Nebraska for an 8 p.m. game. The Hokies will give first-year head coach Bo Pelini his first real rest. One key factor is how well QB Tyrod Taylor’s sprained ankle responds.
So which ACC games interest you the most, and why?
