The Saturday games for Week Nine 2009 haven’t even started yet and already we’ve seen two top falls fall. That’s what I call a good beginning to the week!
Really, who watches Thursday games? I always forget they’re on unless I’m channel surfing and pass ESPN. This week was no exception, but when I saw the game’s score, I was sad I had missed it. Unranked North Carolina topped #13 Virginia Tech 20 – 17, proving that the Hokies really were ranked too high (something I had muttered to a friend last week). Both teams are now 5 – 3, but …read more

We’re getting to the point where most teams are actually starting to play some real games now. I say “most” because my beloved Penn State is playing Temple this weekend. You know when Temple last beat PSU? 1941. I mean, they haven’t played every year…but still.
I digress. Let’s check out the AP Top 10 this week:

Florida
Texas
USC
Alabama
Mississippi
Penn State (actually, they’re also #5, it was a tie)
BYU
California
LSU
Boise State

All of the top ten teams are still undefeated, but that’s not surprising since many of them had super easy games the past two weeks – or no game at all (Mississippi already had their …read more

Ah, my life is complete once again. College football, how I’ve missed you. Sure, we have the draft in the spring, but it just isn’t even to satiate my yearning for the clash of helmets on the field.
Week One is usually not very exciting, unfortunately. My favorite team, Penn State, plays Akron, so although this game means they’ll likely be able to keep a high rank, it won’t actually be that fun to watch. Actually, I don’t even think the game is being televised… Maybe I’m selling Akron short. *shrug*
In any case, despite all of the easy non-conference games we’re …read more

College football season is winding down, but this weekend is extremely important for a number of teams. The Army/Navy game is on right now, but beyond that, there are four games that really matter:
USC vs. UCLA
Today at 4:30, UCS and UCLA meet at Rose Bowl. The Bruins are 4-7 this season, so to them, this game is all about pride. Even if they win it, they won’t be bowl eligible.
For USC, today is a nail-biter. If they lose to UCLA – which isn’t likely, but is possible – they’ll be completely out of the running for the Rose Bowl. …read more

I can’t watch every game, and there are tons not on TV every week. So, instead of blogging about every game, I’ll link you to the people who are talking about it (by conference). If I missed your link, leave a comment!
Virginia Tech 23, #23 Maryland 13

VIRGINIA TECH 23, #23 MARYLAND 13 at Today\’s ACC Headlines
Virginia Tech Hokies Dominate Maryland Terrapins at Fire Bryan Stinespring
What is that French word? at Turtle Waxing

#19 North Carolina 28, #20 Georgia Tech 7

Tar Heels Defeat ACC Rival Georgia Tech, 28-7 at North Carolina Football News

#22 Florida State 41, Clemson 27

Postgame report card: Florida State …read more

I can’t watch every game, and there are tons not on TV every week. So, instead of blogging about every game, I’ll link you to the people who are talking about it (by conference). If I missed your link, leave a comment!
North Carolina 45, Boston College 24

Boosterism at Triangle Offense
BC vs UNC: The Recap at The Fifth Corner

Miami-FL 16, Wake Forest 10

FSU UPDATE: Miami 16, Wake Forest 10 at The Word
Miami Hurricanes 16 Wake Forest Demon Deacons 10 at Miami Sports

Duke 10, Vanderbilt 7

Big Day for Duke Sports at Zach Dotsey
Tough defense drops Vanderbilt 10 – 7 at Blue Devil Nation
LIVE! …read more

I can’t watch every game, and there are tons not on TV every week. So, instead of blogging about every game, I’ll link you to the people who are talking about it (by conference). If I missed your link, leave a comment!
Florida State 26, North Carolina State 17

FSU 26, NC State 17 at Section Six
Postgame report card: Florida State 26, NC State 17 at Chopping Block – Seminoles Blog

Maryland 26, #21 Wake Forest 0

Navarre breaks through vs. Wake Forest at Maryland Terrapins Football & Basketball
Football: Maryland Terrapins vs Wake Forest at One Game at a Time

Georgia Tech 21, Clemson 17

Georgia …read more

I can’t watch every game, and there are tons not on TV every week. So, instead of blogging about every game, I’ll link you to the people who are talking about it (by conference). If I missed your link, leave a comment!
Clemson against #21 Wake Forest

WAKE FOREST 12, CLEMSON 7 at Today’s ACC Headlines
Clemson’s disastrous season just got worse at ESPN

Georgia Tech against Gardner-Webb

Georgia Tech nips Gardner-Webb 10-7 at WSJ Sports
Is anyone watching Georgia Tech? at ESPN
Yellow Jackets Best Bulldogs, 10-7 at Rambling Wreck

Miami-FL against UCF

Knights Fall Short at Miami at UCF Athletics
Gameday blog: UM 20, UCF 14 at Eye …read more

Please note: This is a DATED post that is not updated. If you’re reading this AFTER 1/15/08, please see the most current news in Virginia Tech recruiting HERE!
For recruiting at other schools, see THIS POST.
Currently all of the following players are verbally committed, but not signed.
The number after the player/position is their position ranking as compared to all over 2008 prospects
Offensive:
Tony Gregory, Running Back, 33
Ryan Williams, Running Back, 3 (57 overall)
Ben Barber, Wide Receiver, 97
Jarrett Boykin, Wide Receiver, not ranked
D.J. Coles, Wide Receiver, 36
Austin Fuller, Wide Receiver, 72
Derrick McCoy, Wide Receiver, 67
Eric Martin, Tight End, not ranked
Nick Becton, Offensive Tackle, …read more

…that’s what its all about. *Clap*
Kansas didn’t have any trouble putting their left foot in…the end zone, that is. Since it was announced that the Jayhawks would be taking a place in one of the major bowl games, there have been critics. People jeered at that team, saying the Missouri was the better choice, and that Kansas’ schedule wasn’t up to par.
And I’m not saying that Missouri didn’t deserve to be in a bowl game. They did. But Kansas deserved it as well.
Last night, Todd Reesing (who looks more like a kicker than a quarterback) led his team to a …read more