Miami and politics blur in college football chaos
A commentary blends election talk with college football rankings as Miami, Oklahoma, and Florida State face the BCS puzzle. Butch Davis questions strength of schedule while Bowden’s Florida State navigates a tough slate with Wake Forest and Florida ahead, amid uneasy computer rankings and lingering doubts about the system.
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Hurricanes Shine In Virginia Tech Win Earns Player Honors
Miami's 41 21 victory over Virginia Tech earns Hurricanes players Big East weekly honors. Santana Moss racks up 154 receiving yards on four catches with two touchdowns, Antonio Bryant adds 212 yards on eight receptions, and Al Blades posts a career high 16 tackles. West Virginia's OhaWill Lealy returns a kickoff for 100 yards in a 31 27 win over Syracuse.
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College Football Shakeups Hit ACC and Big East
BCS standings stir as Darnell returns to his alma mater after Bob Simmons resigns. Pittsburgh suffers a painful home loss to North Carolina, with Ramon Walker injured. Hokies coach Beamer notes Vick’s health impacts Orange Bowl plans as Temple’s Wallace updates Devin Scott concussion results and Saturday quarterback plans.
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Boston College Notre Dame showdown shapes bowl destiny
The week features Boston College at Notre Dame in a pivotal non conference clash that could decide a Big East bowl fate. Saint Paul’s Saint Brian St Pierre starts replacing injured Hasselbeck as BC seeks an upset over the Irish. West Virginia faces Rutgers in a coach battle as career milestones loom.
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Big East receivers hit 200 yards eight times this season
The week highlights how eight 200-yard games by Big East receivers have occurred this season, with Pitt accounting for four of those performances. Five of the 200-plus efforts came in losses, and Pitt’s squad contributed three of the lost games.
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Quote of the week from WVU on recruits
Nehlem states that the latest report shows Maine as the only state with fewer Division I-A recruits than West Virginia University, and notes they do not play Maine. The remark highlights recruiting disparities and scheduling context around WVU's program.
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Owls No Longer Patsies In Philly Tilt
Syracuse eyeing a rebound after a 31 27 win at West Virginia boosts bowl hopes. AJ Anderson clears return from a knee strain as three defensive starters near availability while Dwight Freeney and Quentin Harris look to rejoin the lineup before facing Temple and then Miami.
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