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I typically run man blitz or zone blitz all game unless I have them in 3rd and medium or longer, then use the defensive "hot routes" to turn one of the blitzers into a QB spy. If I'm playing Georgia Tech, I hot route my edge rushers to QB contain to control the pitch, then user the DT, swim through the block and take the dive or chase the QB if he pulls. Then I spy with the Mike and if I can't reach the QB with my defensive tackle, the LB or edge contain gets him.

Another thing with GT is they typically motion a guy to the side they're running so you can use that "guess play" feature to get the whole defense moving that direction. Works about 85% of the time.

I'm not sure we can handle another Ford. The puns have already have already pushed a lot of people around here to the edge.

-I'd like to see Duke look serviceable after beating ND (since we play both). I could see a lot of our opponents doing poorly backfiring our strength of schedule.

-Since we don't play anyone from the Atlantic, beating an undefeated team in Orlando (assuming VT makes it) would be a de facto victory over the others (which should all still be ranked if they just beat each other).

-If Louisville's the undefeated team we beat in Orlando, Houston won't be a problem anymore.

I'll be there, screaming my head off. Probably my last game before UVA, unless I go crazy and decide to buy tickets to South Bend.

Yea, but Maryland. Football.

Doesn't make any sense.

I'll be at the Louisville Clemson game, should be a fun one, Clemson has scraped out victories the last two years over significantly worse Louisville teams so this feels like the year the Cards win.

Clemson, for those who haven't watched all of their games this season, is a shell of it's former self, the interior O-line has been their achilles heel and their lack of push and struggles in pass pro has permeated throughout the offense as a whole. They don't run as well on first down, are passing 20% more often on second down than last year and are not finishing drives and converting third downs like they were a year ago. Deshaun seems to be pressing, and is visibly frustrated at times, a staunch difference from his calm, cool demeanor last year where he looked smooth and in control most of the time. However, they still have all the pieces for this offense to kick start into the form they were expecting to have in the preseason.

That said, they have ANOTHER incredible defensive line, they play a 310 pounder at end, Christian Wilkins, with Clelin Ferrell (ugh) at the other end at 265, another 300+ big time talent in Carlos Watkins inside, and true freshman 340 lb five star Dexter Lawrence who plays like Tim Settle. Just like the last two years, their defensive numbers and perception are held up almost entirely by how good their front four is. I think the secondary is very suspect and when teams have had time to throw against Venables, they are liable to get lit up.

It will take some combination of Clemson's d line covering for the rest of the defense and containing and harassing LJ AND the offense taking a step forward for them to win this game. Totally possible, but the smart money says take Louisville and at -2 it's pretty damn close to a pick'em.

but, but, but Auburn beat LSU. That means they are legit, right?

Since we are being honest I have to admit that I have not been entirely truthful. I am not stuck in Russia, I am here by choice.
Things I love are hot weather, the ocean, and traveling. Things I hate are cold weather and vodka.
P.S. Don't believe Russian people who tell you the vodka stereotype isn't true. You can actually pay the plumber and electrician with a bottle of vodka for their work.

I think UNC vs FSU is a pivotal game for VT. UNC needs to come out firing on all cylinders if they want to have a chance in this game. Both defenses have been giving up a lot of yardage and a lot of points. I personally want UNC to win this game because I think VT can beat them at home. It would look better for VT if UNC beat FSU and then VT beats UNC the following weekend.

GT vs. Miami is another game that I think has great implications. Is Miami a real contender? They are ranked 14th but have they played anyone worthy (an argument could be made for App St)? I think GT has a fighting chance but I think Miami wins this game because of a dominant 4th quarter.

Duke vs. UVA has little impact for VT. It would look better for Duke to win and then VT wipe the floor with them later on down the road. UVA sucks and hopefully that will continue.

Clemson vs Louisville only matters when it comes down to the ACC Championship game. Personally, I think VT stands a decent chance of beating Louisville. VT could matchup fairly well against Clemson too, but Clemson's front 7 is pretty incredible. This one could have implications towards the end of the season, but that's many important games away.

Subreddit /r/floridaman is AMAZING. Highly recommend.

Stanford
Florida State
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Michigan
Ole Miss
Louisville

It's automatically easier for umd to recruit dematha when the school is literally down the street from the university.

No joke they're maybe 3 miles apart

If people at umd actually cared about football or they managed to put together some good teams then dematha would almost be a farm system for them