On Jan. 6, 2007, I wrote an article (”A Preview of the 2007 Virginia Tech Football Season”) previewing how I thought the 2007 Virginia Tech football season would play out - click here to read the original article. So far, I am 2-for-2, and I have to say, I seemed to know what I was talking about … Hey! There’s a first time for everything!

Here’s what I wrote about the Hokies’ first two games of this season:

East Carolina
Win (1-0): But I think it’ll be ugly as Tech QB (whoever it is) will struggle, either because it’s Glennon (who struggles naturally), or it’s a new QB (Whitaker or Tyrod Taylor) making his first career start.

@LSU
Loss (1-1): Finally, Tech plays a heavyweight on the road at the beginning of the season! Unfortunately, I think Tech gets manhandled, likely on national television. Of course, if LSU’s monster QB (6-6, 260) JaMarcus Russell leaves for the NFL draft, which he’s likely to do, then Tech might be able to hang tough. But if Russell stays, forget about it! Either way, Tech loses on the road. Kudos, though, for a quality opponent this early in the season.

So, as I mentioned in my article earlier today, I saw the blowout coming and had more than eight months to prepare myself, which probably explains why I am not as upset as I normally would be following a loss. Now, what did I say about the Ohio game? Read on, my friends, read on!

Ohio University
Win (2-1): You’d thinks this would be a great rebound game and confidence-builder for the Hokies; coming home against a cupcake, right? Well, not so fast, let’s take a closer look at Ohio. They finished 9-4 during the regular season, with a chance to make it 10 on Jan. 7 against Southern Miss. in the GMAC Bowl. Granted, Frank Solich’s team didn’t beat anyone worth noting, but they still won nine games. However, an even closer look at their roster reveals some trouble for 2007. They lose 11 seniors on offense, including their starting quarterback, two starting receivers, their backup running back, two offensive linemen and three tight ends. The only bright spot for the Bobcats is their RB Kalvin McRae, who will be a senior next season. He led the team in rushing (1,215), receiving (280) and points (98). The good news is, Ohio is a run-first offense, which Tech can generally handle. It’s the passing game that usually kills the Hokies (especially the tight end over the middle).

I will revisit my January predictions after each game and see if I have a future in legal gambling, or if I should just shut up! Only time will tell, my fellow Hokies fans. Until next Saturday (or whenever I write my next column), be safe and GO HOKIES!