Georgia Tech - Boston College Challenge

What a difference a year makes... last year this time, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Boston College Eagles were ranked, and in contention for the ACC Title. This year, Tech has a new coach, a new offense, new uniforms, and a bunch of young players going on the road for the first time this season.

On the other hand, Boston College is having to regroup after losing their All-Star QB Matt Ryan to the first round of the NFL draft (he's an Atlanta Falcon, now). Tech travels to the frosty environs of the Screechin' Eagles for their first ACC game of the season... a noon kickoff... once again, a far cry from their prime time evening showdown on ABC TV last year!

As has become his custom, my buddy David, over at SullsBlog, wants to renew our challenge from last year since he's convinced that the NEW Jackets won't be much of a match for the Eggles.

I literally bleed White & Gold, I'm taking David up on his challenge:

In the unlikely event that Boston College lucks up and beats Tech, plezWorld will prominently display the following Boston College logo on this site for all of next week.


Likewise, when Georgia Tech demonstrates it football prowess and runs all over Boston College, SullsBlog will prominently display the following Georgia Tech logo on his site for all of next week.


ESPN's Heather Dinich has come up with the following prediction for Saturday:
Boston College 24, Georgia Tech 21 -- This one is based on the fact that the Eagles played Navy two seasons ago and won 25-24 on a last-second field goal. BC's defense remembers that game and knows it can't afford to get into a shootout with Paul Johnson. Plus, it has seasoned defensive coordinator Frank Spaziani and home field advantage.


plez sez: what poor Heather and David don't realize is that if the Eagles could barely beat a Paul Johnson coached Navy squad, there ain't NO WAY that they are gonna beat the Yellow Jackets with superior athletes! also, they don't have Matt Ryan to bail them out of tight situations. and Tech's defense is firing on all cylinders.

and look this up, Tech's brand new offense ran up 41 points on a solid Jacksonville State last week (which incidently was quarterbacked by exiled ex-LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux from the National Championship team), while BC struggled to score 21 against a woeful Kent State!

the money is on plezWorld waking up to Buzz commanding a dominant position over at SullsBlog on sunday morning!

Boston College 24, Georgia Tech 10

On Saturday, September 15th #21 Boston College came to Atlanta and shocked the #15 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The game was not as close as the score indicates, as the BC quarterback Matt Ryan threw for a career high 435 yards. He picked Georgia Tech's highly touted defense apart like they were the JV squad.

On the flip side, the BC defense held GT's star running back Tashard Choice to only 31 yards on 15 carries, ending his 9 game streak of 100+ yard games. And GT quarterback Taylor Bennett looked downright pedestrian in his vain attempts to complete a down field pass. It was total domination on both sides of the ball from the first quarter and after Tech's first possession, the outcome was never in doubt.

These are two quality programs (possibly the two best in the ACC) and this may be the preview of the ACC Championship Game, which I predict Georgia Tech will win. This was Tech's first true test after thrashing listless Notre Dame (who fell to 0-3) and running up the score on Div II Samford. I'm sure that they learned a lot about themselves and have good game film on what needs to be corrected over this week.

I was at the game on Saturday evening and my two takeaways are as follows:

1. Boston College should be in the Top 10 because they are vastly underrated; they have a solid offense and defense.
   
   
2. We'll be seeing QB Matt Ryan at the Heisman Trophy presentation in December. He is a better passer and has more yards than the QB's at Kentucky and Louisville (currently ranked #1 and #2, respectively), and he plays on a much better team than Hawaii.

Per the challenge from my buddy David, over at SullsBlog, the MIGHTY BC Eagle mascot will be prominently displayed on plezWorld for the remainder of this week.

Boston College - Georgia Tech Challenge

On Saturday evening (8:00 PM on ESPN2), #21 Boston College comes to Atlanta to take on the #15 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. This ACC Game will be a good one as both teams are 2-0, both teams are ranked, and both teams are looking to win the ACC Title this season.

David, over at SullsBlog, recently suffered a severe blow to the head (of unknown origin). And when he came to, he was under the impression that the Boston College Eagles were going to be able to come down south and whip the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday night.

He is so convinced of this win, he has issued the following challenge:

In the event that Boston College beats Tech, plezWorld will prominently display the following Boston College logo on this site for all of next week.

Likewise, when Georgia Tech demonstrates it football prowess and wrecks Boston College, SullsBlog will prominently display the following Georgia Tech logo on his site for all of next week.

I'll be tailgating with my family and frat brothers before attending the game (I'm a season ticket holder). You may see me on TV (then again, you probably won't).

GO JACKETS! STING 'EM