Conference Games I'm lookin forward to...

[bugboy]

Conference Games I\'m lookin forward to...

MD, UVA and Clemson are the 3 that I'm lookin forward to the most. We need big-time revenge on these 3 teams. IMO, there was no excuse for our losses to MD and UVA. At least with Clemson, I can point to the injury to Smith.

The longer we are in the ACC (this is our 20th year of football in the ACC), the more the conference games mean to me. I used to kinda sigh and yawn at the thought of playing all these schools, but now that we have a history and have built up rivalries, I like the ACC schedule.

Just look at some of the epic battles we've had with UVA and Clemson over the years. Look at some of our games with NC State. Look at our streak of non-wins with UNC, finally broken in '98.

Now, if we could just start beating FSU a little bit.

 

[jacketguy]

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I am with you Bugboy... I especially want us to beat MD this year... and UVA... and always want to beat Clemson... I dont know whose fans sulk worse when they are losing Clemson or South Carolina... but I have watched both sulk badly at BDS... I have always enjoyed the UVA game... going back to the 31-27 game in the 1983... for some reason there has always been a little more emotion in that game...

 

[bellyseries]

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Nobody beats Ugag for sulking, but as a former resident of SC, I'd have to say Clemson outsulks the Cocks.

 

[GT J.T.]

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My top 5 games I want the most and why...

1. Clemson - since 1983 only once has our result against Clemson been different than the one against UGA. That's pretty amazing when you think about it. So, we beat Clemson...odds are we beat the Mutts. Also, the Clemson game could/would make a huge statement early in the season and give the team moocho confidence. This team should bee able to beat Vandy and UConn without bringing their "A" game. Winning a big road game like at Clemson could help the team and staff mesh/bond quicker.

2. FSU - Obviously we need to beat these guys. Our program will always bee considered second class in the ACC until we get the satisfaction of walking off that field with a win over the Noles. The Pack has now done it at home and at Tally. Their program gets at least some respect from Noles fans. We don't get as much.

3. Maryland - We turned the ball over 6 times to these guys last year and STILL had a shot at winning. In fact, we gave the game away IMO. National television audience will watch this one. Would love to see Gailey beat Fridge - would bee good for our program I think.

4. North Carolina - Never thought I'd see the day where Tech could reel off 5 straight over the Baby Blues, but we have the chance. Another key road game in the ACC that will decide whether we are competing at the top (BCS or Gator) or settling into the middle of the pack (Tangerine or Continental Tire).

5. NC State - could be a battle to see who gets 2nd place (or maybe even 1st) in the ACC. We've experienced a lot of success against the Pack since 1994. Should be a great game and I expect the Pack will bee in a funk by Nov. 2nd after pasting their early season easy schedule but then start sliding during the 2nd half of the season as the schedule gets significantly tougher.

 

[Indian Buzz]

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Here are mine

1. FSU--We've got to beat the Noles. JT, hit the nail on the head. These guys don't respect us because we haven't beaten them. We've scared them a couple of times, but they get the win in the end. It's time to stop that and put this game in OUR victory column.

2. Clemson--I hate this team. I'd never paid much attention to these guys until last season when I had Clemson fans taunt me in front of my fraternity house. As John McEnroe would say, "You can't be serious". This is also a great chance for the team to jell and really see where we are. If Tech gets blown away, we're in trouble. If Tech gets the better part of Clemson, look out ACC we're coming.

3. NC State--Mark it down, these WILL NOT finish 2nd in the ACC. My guess is that they'll finish behind Tech and Maryland at 4th. Tech stomped a mud hole in these kids last season, and I look for much of the same thing at Carter-Finley. We do struggle there, but I just have a really good feeling.

4. Maryland--We all want to beat Fridge. Can't wait to see Chan and the BOB against Fridge.

 

[pjjacket]

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I want the scalp of the Half A** Tribe F$U.
I also want to twist the Tiger's Tail
I also want to slam UVA's(aka The University) Auld Lang Syne back into the tuba.
The Turtle needs to go back into it's shell.
The 'Pack has a weak D just ask Mr. Amato.

My feelings on ACC 2002-2003.