2011-12 Boston College Basketball: Virginia Tech Game Thread (3:00 PM, NESN)
by Brian Favat on Jan 14, 2012 1:00 PM EST
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PrintVirginia Tech Hokies at Boston College Eagles, Jan 14, 2012 3:00 PM EST
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Virginia Tech Hokies (11-5, 0-2 ACC) vs. Boston College Eagles (6-10, 1-1 ACC)
Time: 3:00 PM Eastern
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Place: Chestnut Hill, Ma.
Arena: Conte Forum
Capacity: 8,606
TV: ACC Network (NESN)
Online: ESPN3.com
TV Announcers: Tom Werme, Cory Alexander
Radio: WEEI (93.7 FM/850 AM)
Radio Announcers: Jon Meterparel, Malcolm Huckaby
Internet Audio: BCEagles.com
Line: Boston College +10
Last Time Out: Boston College defeated Clemson 59-57 to move to 6-10 overall and 1-1 in conference play.
Series: Boston College and Virginia Tech have met 20 times. Boston College leads the all-time series 13-7.
Last Meeting: Boston College 76, Virginia Tech 61 (March 1, 2011)
Last Meeting at Conte Forum: Boston College 58, Virginia Tech 56 (February 5, 2011)
Last Five Meetings:
W - Boston College 76, Virginia Tech 61 (March 1, 2011)
W - Boston College 58, Virginia Tech 56 (February 5, 2011)
W - Boston College 80, Virginia Tech 60 (February 24, 2010)
L - Virginia Tech 63, Boston College 62 (January 23, 2010)
W - Boston College 67, Virginia Tech 66 (January 31, 2009)
Trends: After rattling off six straight wins in non-conference play, the Hokies have dropped each of their first two ACC contests on the season. BC won the first three contests with the Hokies after joining the ACC, dropped the next four and has since won four out of the last five decisions with Virginia Tech. Boston College has only lost once at home against the Hokies since 2005-06, an 81-73 overtime outcome in 2008.
Virginia Tech's 2010-2011 Record: 22-12 (9-7 ACC), NIT 2nd Round
Virginia Tech's Probable Starters:
G - Erick Green (Jr.) - 6-4, 185 lbs., Winchester, Va. - 16.1 PPG, 3.2 APG, 3.5 RPG
G - Dorenzo Hudson (Sr.) - 6-5, 220 lbs., Charlotte, N.C. - 11.3 PPG, 1.8 APG, 3.1 RPG
G-F - Jarell Eddie (So.) - 6-7, 209 lbs., Charlotte, N.C. - 9.6 PPG, 1.1 APG, 4.9 RPG
F - Dorian Finney-Smith (Fr.) - 6-8, 192 lbs., Portsmouth, Va. - 7.2 PPG, 2.6 APG, 8.3 RPG
F - Victor Davila (Sr.) - 6-8, 245 lbs., Canovanas, P.R. - 6.6 PPG, 0.6 APG, 3.5 RPG
Boston College's Projected Starters:
G - Jordan Daniels (Fr.) - 5-8, 153 lbs., Fontana, Ca. - 5.1 PPG, 2.1 APG, 1.4 RPG
G - Patrick Heckmann (Fr.) - 6-5, 196 lbs., Mainz, Germany - 10.5 PPG, 2.1 APG, 3.1 RPG
G - Lonnie Jackson (Fr.) - 6-3, 170 lbs., Valencia, Ca. - 7.4 PPG, 1.4 APG, 2.6 RPG
F - Ryan Anderson (Fr.) - 6-8, 217 lbs., Lakewood, Ca. - 9.4 PPG, 1.1 APG, 6.2 RPG
C - Dennis Clifford (Fr.) - 7-0, 241 lbs., Bridgewater, Ma. - 9.5 PPG, 0.9 APG, 5.4 RPG
Leave your pre-, in- and post-game comments below.
Go Eagles!
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I'm excited for this game
And maybe optimistc
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 2:31 PM EST reply actions
I’m strangely optimistic about this game as well. Virginia Tech has a weak perimeter defense. Think BC puts forth best 3-point shooting performance of the season and goes on an ACC winning streak here.
Boston College 68, Virginia Tech 62
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E! A! G! L! E! S!
EAGLES!
EAGLES!!
EAGLES!!!
Looks like it’ll be good weather for the game at Fenway. 31 degrees, feels like 20, with sun shining. I’m facing balmy 50 degree weather in the Bay area.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 2:51 PM EST reply actions
30 in New York. Pretty cold out.
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by Brian Favat on Jan 14, 2012 2:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Turn on NESN only to catch the end of BU-Northeastern game last night. Gross.
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Via Gobbler Country
According to the Hokies Journal on Twitter (and really all over the twitterverse now), Green is likely to miss the game with an LCL sprain to his left knee. This would be a huge loss for the Hokies who are trying to claw their way into the ACC win column after starting conference play 0-2. For game coverage, follow me on Twitter @lunchpaild.
Wow.
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That is blow for the Hokies. I don’t like feeling good about an athlete’s injury, but it bodes well for our guys. Hope Green can bounce back though.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:05 PM EST up reply actions
Humphrey back in the starting lineup.
Anderson, Daniels, Jackson and Clifford
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Heckmann hasn’t had much of presence the past few games. Let’s hope for a big day off the bench from him.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:07 PM EST up reply actions
LETS DO THIS ISSHHHH
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 3:07 PM EST reply actions
If by there you mean my basement eating a hot pocket, then yes.
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
Damn, I’m encouraging the stereotype aren’t I?
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t forget the Mountain Dew Code Red Conrad.
BC has the best sport graduation rate in the NCAA.
by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:10 PM EST up reply actions
By like 9 feet.
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
Well at least they aren’t hitting either.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:09 PM EST reply actions
POINTS
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 3:10 PM EST reply actions
team defense
looks decent right now to start the game
“Eagles are a lot more comfortable playing at home” …
Except when facing UMass, and BU, and Harvard, and Rhode Island, and …
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Comfortable at home because they can clearly hear their parents yelling words of encouragement. Get it? Because only their parents are at the game.
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 3:11 PM EST up reply actions
It sounds like a ghost town. Classes don’t start until Tuesday apparently
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:11 PM EST reply actions
0-2 in conference, but had a good out of conference schedule
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
Lost to Wake Forest in the ACC opener. Not a good look for a perennial bubble team.
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BC has the best sport graduation rate in the NCAA.
by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
jesus this looks like games at my gym, sans Clifford dunk
BC has the best sport graduation rate in the NCAA.
nah, just a lot of half running. i have to call my own fowls to slow it down and catch my breath.
BC has the best sport graduation rate in the NCAA.
by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
i always like playing the rule
no pass can cross half court. really limits the amount of running others can do.
have to win by three?
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
check it, bitch.
BC has the best sport graduation rate in the NCAA.
by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
It was close, but I think the VT player got there first. He did lean into the drive though.
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Just watching these guys play, I think their chemistry is going to be amazing as they get older. There’s already a marked improvement from the start of the season
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
It really is a completely different team. They were really, really bad at the start of the season.
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mid season off-site in Mystic, CT?
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions
BC is looking good, protecting the ball and not settling for perimeter passing.
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Moton is shaping up to be a great D player
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:18 PM EST reply actions
The Sauce
BC has the best sport graduation rate in the NCAA.
by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
well it did make him look 10-15 years older than everyone else on the team. guys probably kept calling him coach.
BC has the best sport graduation rate in the NCAA.
by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, his mom is over from Germany. Have to play through the pain today. / ACC Network announcers
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Love how the ACC commercial has highlights of Matt Ryan. Guess there haven’t been any BC highlights from 2008-.
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Other than being really large, and sporting a great beard, what does KC Caudill do well?
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I really need a bigger TV/HD.
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buys the starters beer on the weekends.
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Scrolling bottom of NESN broadcast. Both Pitt and Marquette were ranked Top 25.
22-ish.
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It’s also helping that VT is not having a great game. But agreed. The confidence is apparent
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Humphrey is not doing much right now.
He does not hit his shots
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:30 PM EST reply actions
Looks like there’s a decent, 2011-12 BC basketball crowd there today. Better than average, anyhow.
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i need more wire
maybe ill put season 1 on tonight.
I’ve been meaning to watch the series over again from Season 1. Best show on TV.
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Since it came up, I would like to point out that Troy Bell IS Stringer Bell. Google Images that shit.
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:37 PM EST up reply actions
clifford!
great jumper from the short corner!
Clifford's going to be All-ACC at some point
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:31 PM EST reply actions
Claven
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions
bad execution
great design… at least thats what the nesn dude said
NBA rules today.
BC has the best sport graduation rate in the NCAA.
by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:37 PM EST up reply actions
OKAY IM BACK. And i brought chips
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 3:37 PM EST reply actions
Dennis Clifford with the hook shot!
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So much better than the shot clock running down threes they were jacking up against URI and UNC
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How was that not a foul on VT, Humphrey was mauled there.
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Maybe we should start noting his good moments. Those seem to be rarer
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
“I’m at the top of my game… I’m very close to the top… I just got traded for a f*cking washing machine. What am I talking about?”
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
yes!
BC has the best sport graduation rate in the NCAA.
by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
BC has got to stop using the ear screeching “make some noise” alarm at games. It’s loud, annoying, and doesn’t do a hell of a lot.
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Especially when it echoes in the empty cavernous student section
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
It’s insanely corny too.
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oh, I thought someone was trying to steal the Heisman out of the case!
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Uh…what was that?
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 3:47 PM EST reply actions
Humphrey calling for the most outrageous alleyoop of all time
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 3:49 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
remember that alley oop last year
by corey raji? that thing was insane. corey was such a great athlete.
Did you know his brother B.J. Raji plays for the Green Bay Packers?
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
he really put on the lbs to play for Green Bay.
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:51 PM EST up reply actions
Jordan Daniels knocking down the 3 ball
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:51 PM EST reply actions
And then being the CLUTCH player!!!!
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
BC is being soundly beaten in the all important tats category.
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True story: My wife and I went to College GameDay in Conte when BC hosted Carolina and was actually good. When Andy Katz came out, the students broke out into a “We want Katz! We want Katz!” chant.
My wife turns to me and goes, “Why are they cheering ‘We want tats’?”
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OK
Rewound the tape. Announcer definitely said “crappy floater.” Meme of the year so far.
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We’ve now won 1.5 ACC games, which is more than I expected. This team is good in my book.
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 3:56 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Me too, even if I disagree with the timing of Gene blowing up BC hoops and throwing Skinner under the bus.
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Agreed. Skinner may have been losing interest, but he should’ve been able to retire.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 4:02 PM EST up reply actions
Clemson + first half of VATech = 1.5 wins. That’s dreamer math, Brian. Get on the bus, or stay on the sidewalk.
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
I WILL have it both ways.
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
STOP QUESTIONING THIS LOGIC
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
We played better as the first half went on. Defense is looking good.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 3:56 PM EST reply actions
N.C. State 76, Wake Forest 40
That’s the Wake Forest I know and love. We can easily split with those guys.
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TEBOWW TIMMEEEE …oh not yet? my bad.
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 4:07 PM EST reply actions
second half
lets go boys. come out ready to play. solid d, lets get some open shots on O.
Hahahahah, I love how you can hear him.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
Pryzbylewski = Donahue
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
Heckmann
Should be told he can’t dribble between his legs. It’s an automatic TO.
He’s the Doctor, as in Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde
#BrianFavat’d
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 4:23 PM EST up reply actions
Holy crap
Where did this Humphrey come from?
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 4:22 PM EST reply actions
KC Caudill = Andy Dwyer
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
i named my first cat
“bubs”
it was a stray, great personality, looked haggard.
Watching this team’s progression is reassuring.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 4:27 PM EST reply actions
Analogous to Hot Tub Time Machine’s “Great White Buffalo” …
[whispers] “Big Red Dog”
[whispers] “Big Red Dog”
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This team isn't getting better...
The ACC is getting worse. This honestly looks like a bad high school game. Geez, how bad is our conference? FSU just beat UNC by almost 30!
Not necessarily defending UNC’s performance today, but you can’t say this team isn’t getting better. They clearly are progressing.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
I didn’t mean to take away from the progress of this team; they are getting better. But we honestly shouldn’t be able to beat Clemson and Virginia Tech with a team of BC-type freshmen.
Or maybe… Donahue is a genius recruiter… that loses to URI and UMass. Yeah, no, you’re right.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Also FSU hosted College GameDay. Strange things happen when you do (see: BC-FSU 2009)
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TEEEBOOOOWWWWWW
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
If the Pats win I don’t have to go to church tomorrow.
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Samesies.
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by Conrad Kaczmarek on Jan 14, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions
I hate Tebow. Matt Ryan gets a Downtown Athletic Club invite in any non-Tebow year.
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Matt Ryan needed to pocket an ACC Championship before heading to the DAC. There, I said that.
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
Spaz’s defense needed to not get torrched by an awful Maryland team before heading to the DAC. There, I said it.
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I became acquainted with a man named Jack Daniels that night.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
I went to that effing MD game. Two weeks after I went to the VATech miracle.
Stupid boston sports.
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 4:54 PM EST up reply actions
Was that guy in the charge circle?
seemed close.
Can anyone see the frozen fenway score on the NESN feed???
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Glad to see that VT didn’t wait until March to have their bubble burst.
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Moton and Humphrey have been solid as the experience. I also think we have solid freshmen talent.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 4:48 PM EST reply actions
I have never been so wrong about a player as I have about Gabe Moton. I owe the dude an apology.
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VT’s defense is just atrocious. Can Bud Foster teach basketball?
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Just as probable as York coaching football.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
Step 1 – take this crappy lunch box out to center court.
Step 2 – I am going to yell at you now.
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 4:52 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Step 3 – profit!
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by Brian Favat on Jan 14, 2012 4:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Bud Foster makes every recruit read Rich Dad, Poor Dad before reporting to campus.
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 4:57 PM EST up reply actions
Donahue has coached a good game tonight.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 4:55 PM EST reply actions
Hokies 0-8 from three, or how to lose to an ACC club rocking 9 freshmen
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by Brian Favat on Jan 14, 2012 4:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
just flipped over from the game.
goddammit. close this shit out!
49ers just scored a TD
49 yards, vernon davis with the score
Wait, wait, wait....
We’re now 2-1 in the ACC….
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 5:05 PM EST reply actions
and Tebow is going to win tonight.
I’ve begun stockpiling canned food.
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by WhoNeedsRudy on Jan 14, 2012 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
Hey! Easy on Northwestern …
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by Brian Favat on Jan 14, 2012 5:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Tied with North Carolina after 3 games. Yep.
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by Brian Favat on Jan 14, 2012 5:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
nice win guys.
well done.
this is fun, lets do it again.
the end of that game was a little tight though. clean it up for next time.
Quick Thoughts
1) Matt Humphrey is a bipolar player. He made some crucial mistakes mistakes, but made some great plays.
2) Moton isn’t flashy, but when he’s in, he gets the job done.
3) Clifford. I cannot wait to see him develop. His production today was great.
4) Donahue seems to be getting the best of out of what he has.
by polarbearbrother on Jan 14, 2012 5:12 PM EST reply actions
They continue to improve
but they have to stop relying on the other team playing worse then them.
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I’m also beginning to believe that if Clifford adds some bulk, finds himself a mean streak, and continues to develop then the Don might’ve found himself a pro in his first recruiting class. Long way to go, but he’s a legit 7 feet and is making plays already in conference . . . .
BC has two games on VA tech in conference. unbelievable
BC has four straight over the Hokies!
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by Brian Favat on Jan 14, 2012 5:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’ll be interested to see if Katz actually will say something complimentary of BC. I don’t think he’s said one good thing about the Eagles since Skinner got fired.
At least this assures the Eagles will have worked their way out of the Bottom Ten for next week.
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