Leader in the Clubhouse
by Jeff Martyn on Oct 18, 2009 12:15 AM EDT
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Jeff: To relate the ACC Atlantic Division to a golf tournament, Boston College is the leader in the clubhouse halfway through the third round. Being the leader in the clubhouse in some PGA tournaments has very little meaning when there are par 5s that every pro birdies and the winning score for the tournament in 20+ under par. But, in tournaments like the US Open where the winning score is often over par, being leader in the clubhouse is having a huge advantage on the field. The ACC Atlantic Division race this season is like a US Open. Any ACC win goes a long way towards getting to Tampa.
Right now, Boston College is sitting in the clubhouse for the next few weeks as their next ACC game is not until November 14. BC is currently atop the Atlantic Division with a 3-2 record. While the Eagles are idle the next three weeks as far as conference play is concerned, they are likely to stay there and watch their margin for error grow down the stretch.
Clemson - the most likely team to head to Tampa aside from BC now that they have a win over both BC and Wake Forest - heads to Miami next week for a game that is very losable and then play Florida State on November 7. Clemson is almost sure to pick up a loss (if not two) between now and the next time BC plays an ACC game.
Do you still think Wake Forest has a chance at the division crown? The Deacons will have played Miami and at Georgia Tech before BC even gets back into ACC play.
Are you Heather Dinich and think Maryland has a chance of winning the division? The Turtles play two ACC road games and then play Virginia Tech on November 14 when BC gets back into conference play.
Florida State and NC State? Well they're already 0-3 in conference with losses to BC so who cares who they play coming up.
If Boston College is not at least a game up in the division standings when they resume ACC play, to say I'll be shocked is an understatement. As horrible as BC's two losses have been this season, BC is probably heading back to Tampa since their remaining three ACC games are against teams who have a combined record of 6-9 vs. 1-A opponents.
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Last three ACC games – even with two on the road – are extremely winnable for BC.
Florida State and NC State are our best friends right now. Even though their defenses suck, they have the firepower to stick with and potentially beat Clemson.
by Brian Favat on Oct 18, 2009 12:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don’t know, Brian. I mean, it’s very encouraging that we’re 3-2 and really got our confidence back with the big win yesterday. On the other hand, we haven’t even pretended to be competitive on the road. So that’s a problem. Fortunately, UVA (conference record be damned) and Maryland are the kind of teams you’d want to play on the road: bad teams. But before I start crowing about our conference record or the division standings, I want to see this team show up at Notre Dame. Sure, I’d love a win, but more important is to actually make plays – which shouldn’t be too hard against the ND defense; the ND offense, not so much – on the road.
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For now, BC is in first in the division. By the time we play another conference game we will probably only get some help from some other teams beating Clemson, Wake Forest, and Maryland. With only 1 division game left to play we have largely done what we’re going to do in the ACC this year and since the one game is against Maryland who may not even be a top 100 team in the country, you have to like our chances to get a 4-1 division record which could go a long way towards getting to Tampa. Clemson might win out and win the division, but far more likely is Clemson finishing 4-4 given their remaining schedule that Clemson finishing 6-2.
Chances are very, very good Jeff and Mrs. Jeff are heading to Tampa
Like … book your hotel now. Either Clemson or BC will be there.
by Brian Favat on Oct 18, 2009 12:33 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
We booked tonight. It’s either BC or Clemson and either way we go. I’m just thrilled that it might not be against Virginia Tech now that they’ve lost to GT.
by Jeff Martyn on Oct 18, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions
My money is on Miami being there.
If Miami, Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech all win out, Miami will be the team that lost the earliest in the season. They’ll win the BCS standings tiebreaker over Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech.
i love you guys
but i hope this isnt the bci jinx…
I don't think you can jinx BC this year...
If only because we need some help – in the form of a Clemson loss or two – to win the Division.
by Brian Favat on Oct 18, 2009 12:38 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
fair enough
i do enjoy the idea that we have a break in acc play for the next three weeks. you guys think we can continue to run the ball somewhat effectively against nd and beyond? really excited to hear lou holtz talk about the upcoming match-up.
I think the running game can continue to have success..,
The O-line has been a bit inconsistent at home and on the road, but it’s Notre Dame. This team will be up for this game.
I haven’t been impressed with Notre Dame’s defense either. Statistically, they aren’t as good in rush defense than NC State was going into this game. Can’t believe NC State’s rush defense went into the weekend ranked 4th nationally! No more.
by Brian Favat on Oct 18, 2009 1:20 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
how long does TOB have?
3rd year and he isnt doing anything with that nc st team. the fans have got to be getting restless, right?
Sounds like NC State DC Mike Archer is going to take the fall.
At least for this season. TOB is safe this year, but I can’t imagine the school will put up with another 1-2 years of this. I don’t think NCSU is going to any better than 1-7 … 2-6 max in the ACC this year.
by Brian Favat on Oct 18, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
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