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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Chasing the Hokies
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Some might find it hard to believe after last Saturday, but Sports Illustrated still has the Jackets ranked in its Top 25.
But what I really want to talk about is one of CPJ’s comments at his Tuesday news conference: Tech can’t afford to lose another game. OK, not a shocker, but he was talking specifically about the conference race.
The loss to Virginia Tech still bothers him. CPJ said he gets excited about a win for 45 minutes, but the losses linger.
Especially that 20-17 loss, because of what it means in the Coastal Division race. The Hokies are 2-0, Tech is 2-1. Because of that head-to-head loss, the Jackets must win out and hope the Hokies lose twice.
While Virginia Tech has won five straight since losing its opener to East Carolina, the Hokies are still a very young team facing a difficult upcoming schedule.
Here’s what Va. Tech has left: Saturday night at Boston College (4-1)
Oct. 25 at Florida State (4-1)
Nov. 6 vs. Maryland (4-2)
Nov. 13 at Miami (3-3)
Nov. 22 vs. Duke (3-2)
Nov. 29 vs. Virginia (3-3)
The Hokies certainly could lose two of their next four, couldn’t they?
