Halftime thoughts--Georgia Tech 24, Hokies 13
Posted Sep30, 2006 at 05:10 PM
The Hokies should not be in this game, but thanks to Justin Harper, they are. Two huge catches from him highlighted Virginia Tech's recovery from a devastating opening salvo by Georgia Tech.
Frank Beamer said this week that he didn't know what the stats said about Reggie Ball, but he thought Georgia Tech's QB was very talented. Well, the stats support that so far in this one. Ball has completed six of 12 passes -- including five to Calvin Johnson -- for 159 yards and two touchdowns. He's also run for 50 yards on eight carries. He does have two interceptions, however, which has always been the knock on the fourth-year starter.
You get the feeling that the field goal Georgia Tech tacked on in the final seconds of the half was huge. Up until that point, the Hokies had been in complete control of the second quarter and were looking to head into halftime down just one score.
VT QB Sean Glennon is 9-for-16 for 136 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. He's been pretty good -- with the help from Harper, who has a career-high 95 yards on three catches. Branden Ore is averaging 5.4 yards a carry.
I said it last week, and I'll say it again: Falling behind Cincinnati was a blessing. I think the Hokies would have completely collapsed in the first quarter this week had they not had that experience. Do they have another comeback in them? Who knows? But it ought to be one heck of a second half.
Final note: I don't think the fans were yelling "Booooone." Tight end Greg Boone dropped two passes right in his hands in the second quarter, including one on third-and-goal.
As usual, the second half blogging will be sparse. But be sure to check back after the game for quotes and notes.
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