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Is Virginia Tech BCS Bowl Worthy? Or Is It Another Computer Miscalculation?

 
"Virginia Tech? In a BCS bowl game?" Those were the first two thoughts that dashed across my mind. I then proceeded to slap myself across my face to reassure myself that this was not another crazy BCS nightmare. "What about Boise State or Texas Tech?" I sat in front of my TV in disbelief, astonished as thoughts of the 2004-05 season's bowl selection show resurfaced yet again. Take a gander at the Hokies' schedule: East Carolina: Loss, 22-27 Furman University: Win, 24-7 Georgia Tech: Win, 20-17 North Carolina: Win, 20-17 Nebraska: Win, 35-30 Western Kentucky University: Win, 27-13 Boston College: Loss, 23-28 Florida State: Loss, 20-30 Maryland: Win, 23-13 Miami: Loss, 14-16 Duke: Win, 14-3 Virginia: Win, 17-14 Boston College: Win, 30-12 Cincinnati: Win, 20-7 This schedule is softer than the Pillsbury Doughboy's tummy in comparison to the average SEC team's schedule. They even had to come from behind to win ... (link)

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