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'Bama vs. Va Tech
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:01 pm
For personal reasons I'm not a fan of VT, so I'd like to see the Tide roll in this game only. Does anyone have a well thought out argument or telling evidence that Bama wins this one on Sept. 5? I don't follow the ACC very much, especially after what we did to them in our season opener in '07 (smoked 'em like boudin). I don't think VT has enough weapons on offense to dent the Tide's Defense (Taylor and Evans are only two men), but how about the other way around? Bama's RB stable against VT's D-line and LB's?
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Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:02 pm to alange
I have a feeling it will be D vs D and a low scoring game. Some kind of defensive score or a field goal may determine this game, imo.
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:05 pm to alange
I predict a very low scoring VT win. Great defenses with poor OLines. Bama has the skill position players but a young Oline. I think VT lost 2 or 3 starting Oline as well. Unlike most I think skill wise qb is an upgrade but I am EXTREMELY concerned about our OLine. WE are set at RB so with a good offensive game plan we may pull out a win. Hopefully GMac can throw on the run. Vt 14 Bama 10
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:11 pm to labamafan
I don't know much about who Va Tech has coming back. I think our offense will learn about themselves in this one...hopefully in a good way. I expect our D will be all over Va Tech, don't see the Hokies scoring much on offense. There may be a special teams score for Va Tech as that is a trademark of theirs.
I say 23- 13, Bama.
I say 23- 13, Bama.
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:12 pm to alange
VA Tech will need a defensive TD or a blocked punt return to get to double digits.
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:15 pm to Billy Mays
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Gradulations to Corch Urban Meyers for corching one of the best defense plays I have ever seen..." - Rep. Corrine Brown (D) Florida
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:33 pm to Billy Mays
quote:That is possible with Beamer's style of play. Although i admire Bama playing a tough team early especially the first game, but when you have questions on offense they would need time to gel that could be the achillies heel for Bama that game. To hard to predict a tough game this early in the season
VA Tech will need a defensive TD or a blocked punt return to get to double digits.
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:37 pm to labamafan
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Great defenses with poor OLines.
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1. Virginia Tech -- The Hokies stayed at the top, as they improved up front and solved their backup quarterback question. Ryan Williams also made a name for himself this spring and proved more than capable of adding to an already talented backfield. Kicker might be the biggest question.
ESPN
It's ESPN, so take it FWIW.
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:45 pm to HeartOfGeauxld
Va. Tech 2008
ncaa.org
Scoring offense ranked 90th
Rushing offense ranked 35th
Passing offense ranked 111th
Total offense ranked 103rd
Defensively, they were ranked 9th in scoring defense.
eta... I think like Clemson last year, we will match up well. Our strength will hold their offense, it'll just be up to our offense and special teams not to screw it up.
ncaa.org
Scoring offense ranked 90th
Rushing offense ranked 35th
Passing offense ranked 111th
Total offense ranked 103rd
Defensively, they were ranked 9th in scoring defense.
eta... I think like Clemson last year, we will match up well. Our strength will hold their offense, it'll just be up to our offense and special teams not to screw it up.
This post was edited on 5/17/09 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:49 pm to Alahunter
With respect, VT in no way can be compared to Clemson. That being said, I'll be hoping you win.
I just don't believe in ever rooting for another SEC team to lose OOC.
I just don't believe in ever rooting for another SEC team to lose OOC.
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:53 pm to alange
va tech is so overrated its not even funny. I don't really care which way it goes.
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:55 pm to HeartOfGeauxld
I know that VT has a beast at tight end...That guy is a monster.
I cant wait!
I cant wait!
Posted on 5/17/09 at 3:59 pm to HeartOfGeauxld
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VT in no way can be compared to Clemson.
I'm not comparing them to Clemson, only stating that I think we match up well against them, as we did with Clemson.
eta- time to scoot home.. catch yall in bout an hour or so.
This post was edited on 5/17/09 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 5/17/09 at 4:05 pm to heartbreakTiger
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va tech is so overrated its not even funny
Looking at their schedules for the last two years, I'm wondering how it will be any different this season.
Also, take a look at DocBugbear's Onfield Talent Rundown and you have to wonder how they're ranked so high, again, even though it's early.
Posted on 5/17/09 at 4:09 pm to alange
Well, they did win the ACC, plus their bowl game. They don't lose games by making mistakes, they make you beat them.
Posted on 5/17/09 at 4:18 pm to HeartOfGeauxld
well they made us beat the frick out of them last time we played them
Posted on 5/17/09 at 4:18 pm to HeartOfGeauxld
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they did win the ACC, plus their bowl game
Both decent points...
I hope they make Bama beat them, otherwise I'll have no reason to like Bama...not that they care.
Posted on 5/17/09 at 4:24 pm to alange
Va tech always gets the preseason love and ends up being a disapointment. it wouldn't surprise me if bama beat them like 28 - 3
Posted on 5/17/09 at 4:27 pm to lob1284
doesn't VT have all 11 back on D and most of their second string as well?
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