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Winners and Losers: Sept. 27, 2010

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WINNER: Virginia Tech pitches an ACC shutout

That’s the Tech that we’ve come to expect over the years. The fans might not be impressed with all the field goals in the second half, but a 19-0 win at Boston College is nothing to sneeze at.

It’s still hard to believe that all that did was get the Hokies to 2-2.

The more important set of numbers right now – 1-0 in the ACC.
 

PUSH: JMU comes back to earth?

OK, so Liberty was ranked, but still, it felt like a comedown, beating the Flames 10-3 in the first game after the 21-16 win at Virginia Tech a couple of weeks back.

That’s what happens when you get a program-defining win early in a season.

Not even winning the national title will compare to beating Tech.

Read the rest of this column on VaSportsOnline.com.

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