#40 - Boston College vs Georgia Tech

by Todd on Jul 21, 2008 10:00 AM CDT in Football Comment 3 comments

Boston College vs Georgia Tech
September 6, 2008
Alumni Stadium
Chestnut Hill, MA

Why?: Another morbid curiosity game. How will Johnson's triple option work with BCS talent? I don't know, but considering their first game is against D-1AA Jacksonville State (and Ryan Perriloux!), this will be the first chance anyone has to see it run against a BCS team.

Who do I think will win?: Boston College. There's no way that Tech, which returns only 9 starters total and will have to adapt to a completely new offense, will have things clicking well enough in week two to get it done. In fact, if they make it to a bowl, I'll be shocked.

Who do I hope will win?: I'll be rooting for the Yellow Jackets in this one, if only because they are a southern (and at least former SEC) team.

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Ah...

I wouldn’t be shocked to see GT pull off the upset. All BC had last year offensively was Ryan, and the defense was nothing special. I just don’t see where they will be very good.

Georgia Tech probably won’t be either, mind you, but I could very well see them doing fairly well and getting the win. I don’t see where either team will be clearly good enough to ensure victory from the outset.

by outsidethesidelines on Jul 21, 2008 11:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

BC

Would you stop it with BC already? Just kidding, how do you think MS State will fare against GT?

by JTMagnum on Jul 21, 2008 11:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

It all depends...

...on how well the defense plays without Ellis Johnson. They (and he) were the biggest reasons State got to a bowl last year, and unless they continue to be a dominating unit, it’s pretty much a toss up.

Roll Bama Roll

by Todd on Jul 21, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs