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FPI Projections:
FPI predicts we win 8.7 games. IMO, FPI isn't very good. VT is ranked 28th best team in the country and Miami is ranked 14th. They value something (preseason predictions?) a little too heavily. Joel's stats are way better, which are essentially a compilation of computer rankings (not sure if he includes FPI, probably not).
Both these guys have a great philosophy and really get it. Period. End. Agree.
Already got mine
Not trying to be petty. But I stand by the statement. Most of that fan base couldn't care less about their football team. Basketball is their cash cow and they know it and so does everyone else. Wasn't intentionally being dismissive but I don't think that's a good football team regardless.
I'm hoping that's what the team is focused on.
When I join the team, I'll focus on that too.
That's a damn good point. How can we look good if the supposed tough games on the rest of our schedule are no longer valued when we play them ?
Scotch only gets 1 turkey, you need to upgrade to bourbon.
Some ESPN announcers turned on a dime yesterday as well. Before the game they were all promoting UNC for division championship and we were "not good". After game they were "UNC is finess team not ready for smashmouth football game with VT". Wow, what a difference a day makes. Still doesn't keep them from running "The U" 1980's football history for the 400th time year after year after year hoping they can help it come true again because they can see themselves profiting from a two million person marketing area again. It's amazing how honesty or fairness can be thrown out the window for hope of ratings. They profited for many years off the interest and highly rated VT games even though they couldn't explain why so many people were interested. Gee, maybe it was because they were watching good football ! Sorry for the rant, but I've had it with the marketing mindset of the TV people and how they feel it's their right to dictate everything related to college football. Other than that, ,it's a pretty day and a wonderful time to be a Hokie.
We would have been lighting up their below average defense in great weather.
Only VT, Miami and UVA are in control of their destiny in the Coastal.
VT is in a good place, but still need to put in the work.
Wow, how quickly the perception of our program has changed. Can't let it get to ours heads. That said....nothing can stop us now! 14-1 or bust!
I'm just happy 8-0 in conference is still on the table and I'm not having to pull for team X to lose so we can sneak in the ACCCG
Some notes from @ESPNStatsInfo on the upcoming Miami-UNC game... pic.twitter.com/vAOHsTyrGD— David Hale (@DavidHaleESPN) October 9, 2016
48% is higher than I thought, but it's obvious yesterday was a huge win. Can't imagine what the outlook is if Miami was to lose Saturday.
They are UNC. They shouldn't be good at football ever. They are irrelevant in my eyes.
How good should VT be at basketball? -- Being dismissive of their ability seems petty.
I did notice that the weather was partly cloudy when the Hokies had the ball.
Do those baby blue jerseys come in mens?
And unlike '99, we only have to be top 4 to get a chance to play for the title.
Michigan or Ohio State
Either team works for me! OSU would make a best-of-3, or we could make Danny Coale's catch a footnote in our history of playing Michigan.
Losing to a good team at a neutral site isn't the path to the NCG. You have to lose - at home - to a 6-6 team.
Sorry, Stickitin, but doubt is extra baggage, and baggage ain't allowed on the HYPE TRAIN!!!
VT is 0-0 this week.
Next up, Syracuse.
Let's remember we've been ranked before, and that rankings don't matter (except in the BCS). Wins matter.
Not sure we are quite top 10 yet. I want to believe but we aren't even halfway through the season yet. Take care of business the next three weeks and it should be smooth sailing from there on out. I do appreciate Mandel changing his view. Speaks to what this team has been able to accomplish so far.
He must know I have screenshots
it's a trap !
Lol SevenLayers, you've been a Hokie too long. :--)
The last twenty years have given us all that gut reflex.