![]() ![]() King was technically considered the third string running back, as injuries kept Malachi Thomas out of the game, and limited Jalen Holston to 5 carries. VT’s running game: On the flip side, Virginia Tech got a strong performance from running back Keshawn King, who ran for 119 yards, while also making three catches, including a receiving touchdown. ![]() The BC passing defense, which was outstanding against Rutgers, picking up right where it left off last year, will be licking its chops at the opportunity to shut down another QB and perhaps create turnovers and field position for the offense. Passing defense: Virginia Tech struggled to move the ball through the air against ODU, with their transfer QB Grant Wells throwing four interceptions.So how are we feeling heading in to week 2? Let’s look at a few areas we’re thinking about going in to the game: ![]() So this makes the game quite a measuring stick here for both teams early on. The oddsmakers have Virginia Tech as a slight 3.5 point favorite in this game, and both the ESPN Football Power Rankings and the Sagarin Rankings see this as largely a tossup (VT is 68, BC is 70 in this week’s Sagarin rankings). Hafley’s post-game comments avoided finger-pointing or excuse-making, which is still refreshing. The good news from a BC perspective is that, as always during the Hafley era, the players and coaches have been saying all the right things and generally exuding a positive and productive attitude. It’s going to be a mental test for both teams to see if they respond to week one by coming out with renewed focus and vigor, or coming out demoralized. ![]() Now, Boston College and Virginia Tech collide in week two, and both teams are looking at a situation where if you fall to 0-2 the rest of the season looks pretty bleak. So it’s really only a small comfort, but. There is also the bizarre and troubling story that came out after the fact about Virginia Tech players having items stolen from their lockers at ODU. ![]()
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