NCAAF Week 9
 

with BC v V Tech tonight, I think it's time to start the weekly thread

According to the gambling markets, there is less than a 10% (8.3%) chance all 4 BCS teams remain unbeaten after this week.

The tests start tonight.

I expect a low scoring game for BC-V Tech, but the extra few days of prep might lead to a few unexpected offensive big plays.
BC's rush defense is solid. V Tech cannot do much but run.

V Tech might have the best corners in the game v Matt Ryan's heisman hopes.
Last year, V Tech's defense, which is known for sacks, didn't get to Ryan at all. I'm curious to see if BC can repeat that this year under a new coach and a switch to a zone blocking scheme.

I think the key of the game is the success of BC running the ball. If they can run, V Tech is in trouble. Otherwise, this one should go down to the wire.

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This weekend has some awesome games.

PSU-OSU will be sweet. It'll be loud, loud, loud and will tell us more about OSU than we've learned all year. If Morelli doesn't lay an absolute egg, this could be a great game. PSU's offense has actually improved since Austin Scott got dismissed and I could see this game turning out much like 2005 -- a low scoring PSU win. This game hinges on Morelli.

USC-Oregon and Cal-ASU are both really intriguing that should go a long way to shaping up the Pac 10 race and who will contend for the BCS games out of that conference. I think Oregon will get it done since they're at home and I don't think Sanchez is quite good enough to win a game of this stature yet. I don't know enough about ASU to really make a call there.

Boise State is kind of out there, but they also have an important game this weekend. If they beat Fresno State and run the table coupled with a good win against Hawaii, what bowl games would they be looking at?

As far as Michigan v. Minnesota goes, if Hart and Henne are on the field for more than about 1.5 quarters, I'm going to be pissed.

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definitely the weekend for the Pac10 to get some attention

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Very excited for this game tonight.

As for tOSU, I think it all comes down to Morelli. His is totally schitzo...but usually much better at home.

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looking forward to RU vs WVU. I think wvu is a terrible matchup for them, but if they win this one I would consider them favorites to win the big east.

James

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Lou picks BC.

VT ship it bitches!

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LOU HOLTZ IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope this means we get a pep talk at halftime

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looking forward to RU vs WVU. I think wvu is a terrible matchup for them, but if they win this one I would consider them favorites to win the big east.

James

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I don't know about the whole horrible matchup for them. I feel like the strength of Rutgers tends to be in their DL and safties(if Greene is healthy this week). I feel like this will allow them to leave a LB to spy White. I actually feel more confident about this game than the USF game.

Of course, the game is going to be on Mike Teel's shoulders again. He has to step up big in a big game eventually, right? I really think Rutgers goes to UCONN next week with the Big East riding on that game(wait did I just say that UCONN is going to beat USF??? I must be nuts!)

BTW, any BC fans want to comment on if Brian Toal is coming back this season? I think it would be a mistake considering I feel like it would destroy his draft status. If he takes a medical redshirt he can get healthy and be a top LB next year.

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LOU HOLTZ IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope this means we get a pep talk at halftime

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Yes, and by the looks of it he is going to set Nebraska's program back several more years.

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That stadium can't actually be that loud given the configuration, right?