Boise State v. Virginia Tech Predictions

#51
#51
I'd like to see Va Tech lay about 50 on them. These mid-majors playing cupcake schedules are annoying.
 
#54
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KB5252 said:
They're good, can certainly win the big game when they need to but could they play a challenging schedule and have the same success, I seriously doubt it.
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That's exactly what I think. That is also a great reason they could go all the way to the title game if they beat Virginia Tech. Who is in their way? Oregon State is no pushover, but they aren't the best from a BCS conference either. I think if they switched places with Boise then you'd see about the same results with a different uniform.
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GAVol said:
I'd like to see Va Tech lay about 50 on them. These mid-majors playing cupcake schedules are annoying.
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Seriously. They usually play about 2 teams the entire year who even have a chance to beat them and wonder why they don't get a chance in the national title game.
 
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tvolsfan said:
Seriously. They usually play about 2 teams the entire year who even have a chance to beat them and wonder why they don't get a chance in the national title game.
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What do you want them to do?

Win all their conference games? CHECK

Schedule only tough OOC teams? CHECK

Beat those teams consistently? CHECK

Win some BCS bowls, to prove their mettle? CHECK


What you are saying is that a non-BCS conference team should NEVER get to play for a national title under ANY circumstances. If so, we should just drop them out of the BCS division all together because that just isn't a fair playing field. People are literally citing a loss to Georgia on the road YEARS ago as the smoking gun to BSU's secret mediocrity.
 
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IPorange said:
People are literally citing a loss to Georgia on the road YEARS ago as the smoking gun to BSU's secret mediocrity.
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I did no such thing.

People stated they wanted to see Boise get smashed. They did by UGA and it hasn't slowed down the hype for them yet.

They're 6-7 against ranked opponents. They'd probably beat Kentucky, Vandy, South Carolina and Tennessee this year if they were in the East.

However, Alabama and Florida would murder them. LSU's talent would eventually win out over Miles' idiotic coaching.

They're a good football team but they aren't on a Texas, Alabama, Florida, Ohio State level of talent. They just aren't.
 
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IPorange said:
What do you want them to do?

Win all their conference games? CHECK

Schedule only tough OOC teams? CHECK

Beat those teams consistently? CHECK

Win some BCS bowls, to prove their mettle? CHECK


What you are saying is that a non-BCS conference team should NEVER get to play for a national title under ANY circumstances. If so, we should just drop them out of the BCS division all together because that just isn't a fair playing field. People are literally citing a loss to Georgia on the road YEARS ago as the smoking gun to BSU's secret mediocrity.
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i'd like them to not require home and homes and go on the road. they have only beaten ONE team from a bcs conference on the road and that was oregon who barely lost despite the fact they were on their 4th string qb by the end of the game. if they really want to play for a national title they need to have a play anyone anywhere attitude which they surely do not.
 
#61
#61
Exactly. I understand that they may not get a shot in the WAC, but it is what it is. I refuse to believe a team pulling recruiting classes that average to about an 80 on rivals are on the level of teams like Florida, Texas, etc. Either Chris Petersen is some sort of mastermind that manages to outwit all the great coaches of college football in recruiting and on-field coaching, or they just have it too easy. Pulling an upset every 2 years doesn't convince me.
 
#62
#62
IPorange said:
What do you want them to do?

Win all their conference games? CHECK

Schedule only tough OOC teams? CHECK

Beat those teams consistently? CHECK

Win some BCS bowls, to prove their mettle? CHECK


What you are saying is that a non-BCS conference team should NEVER get to play for a national title under ANY circumstances. If so, we should just drop them out of the BCS division all together because that just isn't a fair playing field. People are literally citing a loss to Georgia on the road YEARS ago as the smoking gun to BSU's secret mediocrity.
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If you put Boise in any major conference other than the Big East, they will lose at least two games a year. I think they play awesome in big games, but when you play in a good conference, every game is a big game. Without the long preperation time, they will not be able to hold up against solid competition game in and game out.

I think Boise has a good shot to win this game, but my money is on Beamer ball because of Williams and Evans in the backfield.
 
#64
#64
Man, I love this board. Thanks for the suggestions everybody. Tennessee has such knowledge football fans and I am proud to be a part of the fanbase. I'm still going with Virginia Tech and was pretty amazed the first 10 or so comments were all for Boise. On the other hand, you would be amazed how maroon tinted the Va Tech board is regarding this game, their fans think they are going to slaughter them. Hopefully, they are not overconfident after whooping us to end the season last year.

Folks, the only respectable teams Boise played last year were TCU and Oregon, neither which was an away game, although TCU was a neutral site. They did beat Oregon on the road in 2008, but I believe that was the first BCS team they beat on the road in the past 13 tries. I consider Washington DC an away game for Boise State. Boise's major weakness is their linebackers which are inexperienced. Virginia Tech's strength is their running game and their QB's ability to scamble (and throw bombs) at the same time. I really think Beamer will exploit Boise's linebackers and knock them in the mouth consistently, which is what they did to the Vols. Additionally, Wilcox is an outstanding D Coordinator and he will be wearing Orange next year and assisting the Vols, instead of the Broncos. Hence, I think Wilcox's strategy and success against the spread and teams with athletic qb's helped them beat their biggest opponent the past two years, which was Oregon. They will be breaking in a new D Coordinator against a very experienced coaching staff in Washington DC, which is really Va Tech's home turf. I think location and coaching experience will weigh in Va Tech's favor.

Virginia Tech's weakness is the fact they are only returning 4 starters on defense, but I looked at their depth chart and they have experienced players stepping into starting positions, although they have major concerns at d-tackle, which is something our coaches and fanbase can resonate with. I'm more concerned about stopping Boise's passing game and amazing wide receiver duo, which may be considered the best in the nation. Virginia Tech's secondary is capable of hanging with them and Foster and company will have them prepared.

Lastly, I wanted to emphacize a lot of being ready for major games like this comes with experience and preparation. Virginia Tech played in a massive battle to start the year against Bama in 2009 and I think they will be more physically ready to play this game because of that experience. Additionally, from a mental standpoint I think they will want to win this game more to make up for last year's loss to Bama.

Here's to a great game and thanks for your input.
 
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#65
#65
VaTech by 2 TD's or more. They are going to line up with 2 TE's or TE & FB, rotate Ryan Williams and Darren Evans at TB and run the ball straight down BSU's throat.
 
#67
#67
I will say in defense of that hhhhhorrible chikn bowl loss,,, the VT punter was incredible and kept us backed up the whole game... Now I get to watch him because the Bucs drafted him and he is doing the same thing at the Pro level. That was one heck of a weapon Beamer had that is now graduated tot he NFL.
 
#69
#69
kind of surprising but they're still running ads for tickets like crazy around here. The VT fans just don't seem to want to drive the 3hrs to see a top-10 matchup
 
#70
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droski said:
i'd like them to not require home and homes and go on the road. they have only beaten ONE team from a bcs conference on the road and that was oregon who barely lost despite the fact they were on their 4th string qb by the end of the game. if they really want to play for a national title they need to have a play anyone anywhere attitude which they surely do not.
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Which is why they're playing Virginia Tech in DC.
 
#71
#71
Originally Posted by droski
i'd like them to not require home and homes and go on the road. they have only beaten ONE team from a bcs conference on the road and that was oregon who barely lost despite the fact they were on their 4th string qb by the end of the game.if they really want to play for a national title they need to have a play anyone anywhere attitude which they surely do not.
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The PAC 10 recently expanded to 12 teams. yet neglected to invite Boise St, even though they would be a perfect geographic fit, and a much better addition than Colorado.
 
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MyBloodRunnethOrange said:
The PAC 10 recently expanded to 12 teams. yet neglected to invite Boise St, even though they would be a perfect geographic fit, and a much better addition than Colorado.
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ridiculous. first off boise is a s-hole and 1/4 the media market of denver. second, they suck in all sports but football. third, they are a joke academically. if you are arguing the pac-10 was afraid of boise you are very much mistaken.
 
#73
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droski said:
ridiculous. first off boise is a s-hole and 1/4 the media market of denver. second, they suck in all sports but football. third, they are a joke academically. if you are arguing the pac-10 was afraid of boise you are very much mistaken.
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Nailed it. People that think the Pac-10 was scared of Boise are completely ignorant.
 
#74
#74
justingroves said:
Virginia Tech will line up and smash Boise right in the mouth.

No spread out gimmicks, just 2 NFL caliber TBs running against an outmatched defense.

The game will be close for about a half and then VT takes control of the game.
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Good analysis. If the game goes like this Boise sts offense will not see the field. 3 yrds and a cloud of dust. But if the smurfs were to get up a couple freak TDs early then VPI in trouble.
 
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droski said:
ridiculous. first off boise is a s-hole and 1/4 the media market of denver. second, they suck in all sports but football. third, they are a joke academically. if you are arguing the pac-10 was afraid of boise you are very much mistaken.
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Okay. Except Denver is an NFL town and doesn't give a squat about the Buffs. And, oh yeah, their teams suck.
 
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