Virginia Tech week

[MilitantEagle]

Death, taxes, stupid penalties off timeouts, and now missed PATs. Yay BC!

You can also add winning on the road in the ACC. 3-0.

[MilitantEagle]

When BC loses this game...

So did BC lose, shithead?

[Reverend Mike]

When BC loses this game...

So did BC lose, shithead?

we lost because of 3rd down brown (vt was 7-20 on 3rd down) and ryan day (awesome wheel route and 258 rushing yards).

[claver2010]

when are we going to start going for 2 every time?

[eagletx]

I think it was one of the BCI guys who pointed out what a bad 2nd half team BC appears to have become. This VT game certainly validates that observation. Makes playing the game to win in the 4th quarter a flawed strategy. Maybe this team has a conditioning problem.

[claver2010]

this team is so thin the starting RB is on kick coverage, nearly all the starting secondary is on the punt team

hilliman had a shoulder sprain against wake

also nice to bring out the fresh legs of outlow

[Reverend Mike]

I'd say that there is some good coaching going on when it comes to dropping passes. I think only McCleary had one clang off his collarbone today.

I was pretty certain that Bordner was going to drop that pass over the middle, but he looked it into his hands all the way.

[Iggle]

I think it was one of the BCI guys who pointed out what a bad 2nd half team BC appears to have become. This VT game certainly validates that observation. Makes playing the game to win in the 4th quarter a flawed strategy. Maybe this team has a conditioning problem.

team has 73 scholarship players, and is playing a lot of young guys behind the starters. Part of the second half woes come from a depth problem.

[dtwalrus]

I'd say that there is some good coaching going on when it comes to dropping passes. I think only McCleary had one clang off his collarbone today.

I was pretty certain that Bordner was going to drop that pass over the middle, but he looked it into his hands all the way.

Definitely. I suspect that after the Clemson loss hands was made a top priority during WR practice. I don't think there were any drops last week and only one this week.

Border in particular. He snagged two tough ones last week and another good one today.

[rktbrkr]

I think Beamer is a Bobby Bowden lite situation for VPI

Wuffies beat SU in the dome,hopefully AJ Long will still be QB for final game

[dtwalrus]

I think Beamer is a Bobby Bowden lite situation for VPI

Wuffies beat SU in the dome,hopefully AJ Long will still be QB for final game

First ACC win since left town.

[talon]

This is probably a stupid question, but would it have been smart of Tyler Murphy to take a knee at the 1 yard line instead of scoring a TD in the 4th quarter?

There were 3 minutes left on the clock and VT was out of timeouts. With a 1st and goal from the 1, BC could have taken some knees and kicked a field goal on 4th down with a little over a minute left on the game clock.

Is it better to give VT the ball back with no timeouts if they have to score a TD in only 1 minute or if they have to score a TD, successfully execute an on-sides kick and kick a field goal in 3 minutes?

I know VT is a shell of their former selves, but giving Beamer 3:00 still seems like a lot of time.

[eepstein0]

This is probably a stupid question, but would it have been smart of Tyler Murphy to take a knee at the 1 yard line instead of scoring a TD in the 4th quarter?

There were 3 minutes left on the clock and VT was out of timeouts. With a 1st and goal from the 1, BC could have taken some knees and kicked a field goal on 4th down with a little over a minute left on the game clock.

Is it better to give VT the ball back with no timeouts if they have to score a TD in only 1 minute or if they have to score a TD, successfully execute an on-sides kick and kick a field goal in 3 minutes?

I know VT is a shell of their former selves, but giving Beamer 3:00 still seems like a lot of time.

With the way we kick FGs, no chance

[PhillyandBCEagles]

This is probably a stupid question, but would it have been smart of Tyler Murphy to take a knee at the 1 yard line instead of scoring a TD in the 4th quarter?

There were 3 minutes left on the clock and VT was out of timeouts. With a 1st and goal from the 1, BC could have taken some knees and kicked a field goal on 4th down with a little over a minute left on the game clock.

Is it better to give VT the ball back with no timeouts if they have to score a TD in only 1 minute or if they have to score a TD, successfully execute an on-sides kick and kick a field goal in 3 minutes?

I know VT is a shell of their former selves, but giving Beamer 3:00 still seems like a lot of time.

With the way we kick FGs, no chance

The way we kick FGs and our red-zone offense. Also, a FG there keeps it a 5-point game.

[claver2010]

Dazzler compared Hilliman's shoulder injury to what Andre had last year so there's that

Thought Outlow looked good, obviously different runner but had fresh legs and was tough to bring down.

[basselope]

This is probably a stupid question, but would it have been smart of Tyler Murphy to take a knee at the 1 yard line instead of scoring a TD in the 4th quarter?

There were 3 minutes left on the clock and VT was out of timeouts. With a 1st and goal from the 1, BC could have taken some knees and kicked a field goal on 4th down with a little over a minute left on the game clock.

Is it better to give VT the ball back with no timeouts if they have to score a TD in only 1 minute or if they have to score a TD, successfully execute an on-sides kick and kick a field goal in 3 minutes?

I know VT is a shell of their former selves, but giving Beamer 3:00 still seems like a lot of time.

The only scenario that you do that is if you are sure you can line up in Victory formation and run out the clock.

[ClubMed93]

A few observations (putting aside the brilliance of TM):

Daz's blocking schemes are a beautiful thing. The man understands power football, perhaps better than anyone. All 9 guys (or 10, if TM is running) are utilized and moved around like pieces on a chess board.

Speaking of those pieces, Callinan I think can be a good player for us. He needs to not fall down after every catch, but his blocking, and commitment to it, is fantastic. Check out the crackback block he laid on the safety that sprung Willis for 69. Superb play design and execution.

The Alston wheel route would have been a TD except for the fact that the weakside safety read the play and started tracking Alston from the outset. What can you do.

Love Outlow. Can do lots of different things. Needs more touches.

[gallopingghost]

Nice TD run by Myles Willis. Kid has some wheels as he outran the entire secondary.

It was good to see Outlow involved as well, he has a nice spin move and has good hands. This type of rotation at the tailback keeps everyone fresh and gives the defenses different looks as each back brings a little something different to the table. I like it.

Murphy continues to amaze me. VT mostly had between 6 and 8 in the box, so the play action is going to be there whenever you call it. I would like to see it used a little bit more often.

[Supahfan99]

I think we are all so annoyed from the missed xp (Launceford) but Howell's clutch longish FG turned out to be a big deal and he got some redemption for it. His punts were very good early too obviously.

Kicking will continue to play a huge role going forward. Anyone know what Knoll's situation is? Coming back soon?

[twballgame9]

Fuck you pussy ass bitches. Go eagles.

VT is not good.

Much like your posts.

Let's ignore the complete ineptitude of our coaching staff because we're barely beating a mediocre team. Am I doing it right?

Nailed it. VT isn't even mediocre

Do you follow recruiting rankings? BC was at or near the bottom of the ACC for about three years in a row. VT has more talent and was favored at home.

Other than the na na na na na nah of arguing which coordinator did more dumb stuff (essential HJS v. the board) Militant' indignant cry "Do you follow recruiting rankings?" has to be the moment of this thread, now that I have read it all.

Good win in a tough road stadium against an absolutely shitty football team.

[eagle9903]

Fuck you pussy ass bitches. Go eagles.

VT is not good.

Much like your posts.

Let's ignore the complete ineptitude of our coaching staff because we're barely beating a mediocre team. Am I doing it right?

Nailed it. VT isn't even mediocre

Do you follow recruiting rankings? BC was at or near the bottom of the ACC for about three years in a row. VT has more talent and was favored at home.

Other than the na na na na na nah of arguing which coordinator did more dumb stuff (essential HJS v. the board) Militant' indignant cry "Do you follow recruiting rankings?" has to be the moment of this thread, now that I have read it all.

Good win in a tough road stadium against an absolutely shitty football team.

Eepstein was foaming at the mouth with retardedness in this thread.

[twballgame9]

Fuck you pussy ass bitches. Go eagles.

VT is not good.

Much like your posts.

Let's ignore the complete ineptitude of our coaching staff because we're barely beating a mediocre team. Am I doing it right?

Nailed it. VT isn't even mediocre

Do you follow recruiting rankings? BC was at or near the bottom of the ACC for about three years in a row. VT has more talent and was favored at home.

Other than the na na na na na nah of arguing which coordinator did more dumb stuff (essential HJS v. the board) Militant' indignant cry "Do you follow recruiting rankings?" has to be the moment of this thread, now that I have read it all.

Good win in a tough road stadium against an absolutely shitty football team.

Eepstein was foaming at the mouth with retardedness in this thread.

I only half pay attention to his irrational negativity masked as realistic analysis. Even HJS actually likes the team.

[MilitantEagle]

Fuck you pussy ass bitches. Go eagles.

VT is not good.

Much like your posts.

Let's ignore the complete ineptitude of our coaching staff because we're barely beating a mediocre team. Am I doing it right?

Nailed it. VT isn't even mediocre

Do you follow recruiting rankings? BC was at or near the bottom of the ACC for about three years in a row. VT has more talent and was favored at home.

Other than the na na na na na nah of arguing which coordinator did more dumb stuff (essential HJS v. the board) Militant' indignant cry "Do you follow recruiting rankings?" has to be the moment of this thread, now that I have read it all.

Good win in a tough road stadium against an absolutely shitty football team.

Crying is what you typically do in every game thread. WAHHH! Ryan Day doesn't get 80 yards on every play. WAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

FYI - 33 points was the most points VT has given up this year. And the game was at VT, when they had a couple of extra days to prepare.

[eepstein0]

There appeared to be plenty of empty seats on TV

[MilitantEagle]

There appeared to be plenty of empty seats on TV

According to their message boards, lowest attendance for VT since 1998

[twballgame9]

There appeared to be plenty of empty seats on TV

According to their message boards, lowest attendance for VT since 1998

VT has better talent. DONT YOU READ RECRUITING RANKINGS!

Militant has always been one of my favorite posters.

[rktbrkr]

team has 73 scholarship players, and is playing a lot of young guys behind the starters. Part of the second half woes come from a depth problem.

NCAA allows 85 scholarships,right? So BC is operating with a self imposed scholarship reduction like what was imposed on Miami, USC and Ped State for various reasons?

There were some guys who left with little advance notice but a 12 player shortfall couldn't have happened overnight. There must have been some serviceable JUCOs out there.

There are about 30 seniors and grads on the team, 15GS and 14SR, if 23 of them have used up their eligibility then they'll have 35 slots for incoming players if they go to full 85? (assuming the 73 number above is correct). Don't know how many connections Dazz has left at Florida but Murphy has played himself into NFL draft consideration - which is a hell of a lot better than Arena or Euro football and a great selling point for any Florida remainders. These 3 FL backups have stepped right into key starting positions at BC, hope Dazz can mine s'more

Harris Williams should be eligible for a 6th year and only returning starting OL. Swigert too but I think he's finished for college FB.

[DomingoOrtiz]

team has 73 scholarship players, and is playing a lot of young guys behind the starters. Part of the second half woes come from a depth problem.

I count 78 (includes former walkons Jay & Burke).

[MilitantEagle]

There appeared to be plenty of empty seats on TV

According to their message boards, lowest attendance for VT since 1998

VT has better talent. DONT YOU READ RECRUITING RANKINGS!

Militant has always been one of my favorite posters.

The feeling is mutual. Your adversarial nature knows no bounds.

Let me know how many BC players will be drafted in 2015. But oh wait, let me guess, that probably doesn't mean anything.

[claver2010]

team has 73 scholarship players, and is playing a lot of young guys behind the starters. Part of the second half woes come from a depth problem.

I count 78 (includes former walkons Jay & Burke).

FWIW I think when he cites that 73 number he's deducting guys lost to injury