Vick stars as Hokies prepare for Florida State showdown
Tech quarterback Michael Vick, likened to Donovan McNabb by Bud Foster, leads a high flying offense into the national championship game against Florida State. Vick has 1,840 passing yards this season and 12 TDs, while Tech relies on a strong ground game and stifling defense as kickoff at the Superdome nears.
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Hall listed doubtful for Sugar Bowl showdown with Florida State
Virginia Tech receiver Ricky Hall likely will miss the Sugar Bowl after fracturing the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during workouts at Tulane. Coach Frank Beamer backed the high likelihood of no Hall, while trainer Mike Goforth described treatment as swelling relief with a protective shoe insert. Hall voiced determination to play if possible, leaving decision up to him.
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Bowling Green tops Marshall in first loss of season
Bowling Green Falcons beat Marshall 85-64 as Esterkamp and McLeod lead with 23 and 21 points respectively. A 19-0 run in the first half gave BG control, building a 46-29 halftime lead while shooting 68 percent. Marshall's Tamar Slay scored 18 and J R VanHoose 16 in the setback.
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Hokies Prepare to Face No 1 Florida State in Sugar Bowl
Virginia Techs defense gears up for a tough test against No 1 Florida State in the Sugar Bowl at the Louisiana Superdome. Players like Ben Taylor Cory Bird and Anthony Midget stress stopping FSUs multifaceted offense with Warrick as a key threat while dismissing lingering doubts about big-game experience.
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Raiders Edge Chiefs In OT To Clinch AFC West Title
Oakland rallied from 17-0 down to defeat Kansas City 41-38 in overtime on Joe Nedney’s 33-yard field goal after a late Chiefs miss. Rich Gannon threw for 324 yards and three TDs as the Raiders snap an 11-game winless streak in KC.
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Redskins Triumph Over Dolphins in Irrelevant Week finale
Washington Redskins beat the Miami Dolphins 21 10 as Miami rested starters while Washington used backups in the third quarter. Rodney Peete threw two TD passes for Washington, their first win over a winning team this season, with Miami earning a playoff berth thanks to other results.
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Dallas Cowboys reach NFC playoffs with 26 18 win
The Cowboys overcome injuries and shaky offense to edge the Giants 26-18 in Dallas. Jason Tucker 90 yard TD, Raghib Ismail 4 yard TD, Eddie Murray kicks four field goals to secure the NFC wild card with an 8-8 record and fifth seed.
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