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Monday, October 20, 2008
25 exhiliarating hours
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I imagine Tech fans enjoyed the weekend.
Start with Tech’s 21-17 win in Death Valley Saturday afternoon. Sure it wasn’t pretty, but it was the second time this season Tech rallied in the fourth quarter to win an ACC road game. And QB Josh Nesbitt, in his first action since the Sept. 20 hamstring strain, looked better as the game progressed.
Then you watch B.C. hang an “L” on Virginia Tech Saturday night. The 28-23 loss not only elevates the Jackets into first place in the Coastal; it exposes the Hokies’ offensive woes. They return two picks for TDs and still can’t win.
Wake up Sunday, and soon the AP media and USA Today coaches polls come out. Tech makes the rankings for the first time this season, landing at No. 21. (Which by the way is the highest of any ACC team).
Later the BCS standings come out and Tech ranks even higher: No. 18.
All of that happened in about 25 hours. When is the last time the Tech program had a day like that?
Injuries might have dampened the enthusiasm. Hope to get updates today on Jahi Word-Daniels, A.J. Smith and Tyler Melton.
So what do you think was the weekend’s most significant development, and why?
