The Importance Of The UCF Game And The Big Finish
by Brian Favat on Jun 17, 2011 4:23 PM EDT
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PrintWrapping up UCF Week ...
Brian: The Eagles travel to Orlando in week 2 of the college football season. Depending on what happens in the Northwestern game, BC's game with UCF could be a critical matchup for the Eagles if this team has any hope of making some noise this season. A loss to UCF, combined with a loss to Northwestern in week 1 might derail a relatively young Eagles team for the rest of the season. However, an early win on the road could be a huge boost to the Eagles' confidence and BC could rattle off three more home wins before hitting the road to face Clemson in early October.
Even though non-conference games don't have as big of an impact on BC's season-ending goals -- winning the ACC and playing in the Orange Bowl -- this game against UCF seems like it's in a pretty important spot on the schedule. How important is this game to the Eagles' hopes in 2011, and your way too early assessment on how this game will go down?
Jeff: The UCF game is a must win for the Eagles. UCF graduated a lot of seniors and lost coaches after last season which resulted in a win over Georgia in a low scoring bowl game. BC can lose the opener to Northwestern and the fans can keep some hope that BC will still contend for the ACC's Atlantic Division. However, if BC loses to UCF, who is not even a strong favorite to win their division of C-USA this season, BC fans will start talking about bowl eligibility instead of a trip to Charlotte (and rightfully so).
Now I know there are about as many UCF fans reading this week as there are BC fans so let me first say that losing to UCF on the road might not be a bad loss in 2011. But if we do lose to UCF, how can we honestly expect the team to beat Clemson, Maryland, Virginia Tech, or Miami on the road? None of these teams are likely to be ranked below UCF this season or certainly not significantly. All of our road games this season are against top 50 teams in the nation and UCF fits in that category, but isn't as much of a threat to really make some noise in the top 25 as the other programs are.
Last season I attended the Southern Miss-South Carolina game to start the season. Southern Miss got blown out. South Carolina went on to an SEC Championship appearance where they got blown out while South Carolina beat UCF in Orlando en route to a second place finish in their division behind UCF.
N.C. State played at UCF last season and won. N.C. State went on and was one win away from winning the ACC's Atlantic Division. N.C. State and South Carolina had very good seasons, but not great for BCS programs. If we want to compete in the ACC, the expectation is to beat UCF home or away.
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Brian: Reggie Jackson has cancelled all his remaining NBA Draft workouts according to ESPN's Chad Ford. Any cause for concern?
Jeff: Sounds like concern to me but others are saying it means the Celtics or Nets are drafting him.
Jeff: Did you know that there is a BC guy in the WWE?
Brian: I didn't. Had no idea, really. Is he any good?
Brian: HD ranks Chase Rettig as only the 9th best quarterback in the ACC. You agree?
Jeff: Sounded low but I can't argue with anyone in front of him except the unproven Renner of UNC and Thomas of Virginia Tech.
Jeff: Eleven UNC players reportedly ran up $13,185 in parking tickets. How many people would it take to run up a similar bill with BCPD?
Brian: A lot. That is ridiculous, and sounds like it's just the beginning for North Carolina.
Brian: Four-star QB recruit Chad Kelly, nephew of the great Jim Kelly, has commited to Clemson. This is fitting since Clemson has been the Buffalo Bills in recent years (can't win the big one), right?
Jeff: That's good. Very true.
Jeff: Since it is UCF week and I'll give the real prediction before the game, you give me a way too early prediction now. What's the final score?
Brian: 20-10 Boston College.
Brian: Last one. Georgia Tech's Paul Johnson isn't ready to crown Florida State as this year's ACC champs just yet. You loving this quote like I am?
Jeff: I'm surprised the comment is being played down so much in the article, but I do like it.
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Big Finito
the wrestler has gotten some play due to the Miz. Not good, but not bad.
Reggie cancelling workouts is concerning. I’ve heard of a million horror stories where teams promise these FAs the world, and then to the 2nd round/ undrafted they slip.
Let’s hope Reggie doesnt get screwed, but in the words of Stone Cold Steve Austin- Don’t Trust Anybody.
BC = match-up nightmare for UCF
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…BC scores more than 12 points vs. The Golden Knights and we’ll win.
Our D was built to stop this offense.
Rogers is a huge addition and is food for another 4-7 points a game minimum.
by BCMike22 on Jun 17, 2011 5:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I agree
BC’s D matches up very well against the UCF offense. The HUGE question is how many extra points per game the Rogers hire is good for.
The good news is that there is nowhere to go but up for BC (18.5 points/game last season) … I think …
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Damn auto correct
Make that “good”, not food.
by BCMike22 on Jun 17, 2011 5:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
4 to 7 points b/c of Rogers!
that’s good eats, BCMike22! Last year that makes us 10-3 (maybe 11-2, since we had a legit shot of beating VaTech if Uncle Dave makes the goal line to end the half)/ I hope – and I think – you’re right, Rogers gives us that. The Nyquilizer was deadly football.
4-7 is a dream
If BC can improve by that many points, while keeping their defense in the same shape this will be a tremendous season for them. Look at their schedule from last year, there would have been 2-3 definite losses if they had scored 21-25 points (4-7 point increase). That being said, a seven point turn around is huge, given that BC is really only adding Larmond to the weapons they had last season. Is a new offensive coordinator really going to make that big of a difference? How this offense produces is going to be the major storyline this upcoming season.
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NC State game reference
That loss was the pre-Godfrey era. UCF’s true freshman QB Godfrey was the backup early in the season, and didn’t even get into the NC State game until the end of the 3rd quarter. From there on, both running and passing he marched UCF down field on multiple drives and totally had the Wolfpack on their heels. A forced fumble on catch inside the NC State 20 saved possible OT… and UCF had all the momentum with Godfrey in. And how about UCF holding Russell Wilson to 105 yards passing?
Also, just FWIW, anyone that watched the K-State game — even K State fans — will acknowledge UCF had the better athletes. And while I think we escaped with the UGA win, well, Godfrey was playing injured most the game and was one-dimensional as he didn’t have legs. That was a partial reason for the low scoring O.
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