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Got news that Greg Boone, tight end, took snaps at QB during practice today. He did not attempt any passes, only handoffs. More to come as info becomes available. Boone was a prolific high school QB, but converted to TE at Tech.

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Hey Hokie fans. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I haven’t posted a recap or highlights from Saturday’s 20-30 loss to Florida State. Not because I’m lazy or haven’t had time … it’s that I’m still trying to calm myself after two back-to-back embarrassments on national television.

It is a good thing we played UNC and Georgia Tech earlier in the season because both of those teams appear to be picking up steam, even with the Jackets’ loss to the Hoos, who are also surging and look to be  a serious threat for the Hokies.

Gone are the Hokies’ hopes at a third ACC title. They have two conference losses and have a realistic shot at finishing 6-6 or even worse, 5-7. Next up for the Hokies is No. 25 Maryland on Thursday, Nov. 6. The game is in Blacksburg and the Terps have been hot and cold this season, so who knows which team will show up. Hopefully the Hokies show up.

After that, the Hokies are on the road for another Thursday night game against the down, but not out Canes, then back home for back to back Saturday matchups with Duke (which beat Vandy this week) and Virginia, which is on a tear and playing exceptional defense – not good news for our anemic offense.

I’ll have more later this week. Just wanted to let you know that we’re still here – just recovering from a horrible weekend.

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Just got word that freshman free safety Lorenzo Williams might be out for the season with possible a torn ACL suffered during today’s practice (Oct. 22). Williams has played in all seven of Tech’s games this season and has recorded six tackles; four unassisted and two assists.

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Game Recap | Box Score

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Highlights | Box Score

*The stats below were pulled from ESPN.com’s box score, which are not official, so they may not be completely accurate.

Five forced turnovers, two interceptions returned for touchdowns, and a blocked field goal attempt were not enough to overcome offensive inadaquacies as the the Virginia Tech Hokies fell on the road against the Boston College Eagles, 23-28. The loss was just the second conference road defeat for the Hokies since joining the ACC in 2004 – both losses have come against the Eagles.

The Hokies offense did not reach the endzone the entire game. Brett Warren (LB) and Victor Harris both returned interceptions for Tech’s only two touchdowns of the game. Place kicker Dustin Keys was 3/4 on field goal tries, but the offense as a whole had its second worst performance of the season, managing just 237 yards. Hokies QB Tyrod Taylor rushed for 110 of Tech’s 237 yards – nearly half.

Tech’s offense was abysmal. In fact, it was their worst performance of the year. The last time the offense managed fewer yards was against Clemson last season - Oct. 6, 2007 – 219 yards. Tech passed for just 90 yards; the third time this season they failed to reach the century mark. Tech’s offensive line couldn’t open up any holes and running backs Darren Evans and Josh Oglesby combined for 39 yards on 23 carries. At one point, the Hokies had a key 3rd and 1, but couldn’t convert. They tried again on 4th and 1 and got stuffed … again. It pretty much summed up how bad of an evening it was. I won’t even mention the deep pass that hit our open receiver in the facemask and fell incomplete … oops.

Aside from the two INTs returned for TD, there isn’t much of a silver lining. Even the defense looked suspect giving up several wide open passes and failing to make stops on critical downs. Harris got burned on several occasions as did the rest of the secondary. You could argue that Tech’s defensive line did a good job limiting the run by giving up only 87 yards, but BC was playing freshmen RBs. Besides, the Eagles were able to pass fairly effectively.

I’m going to wrap this up – it’s late and I’m supremely disappointed. I’ll break it down some more later this afternoon.

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Virginia Tech got its 15th verbal commitment for the 2009 recruiting class today from Kory Gough, an offensive lineman from Liberty High School in Bealeton, VA. According to Techsideline.com, Tech offensive line coach Curt Newsome saw Gough’s game on Friday night and offered the 6-6, 262-pound lineman a scholarship. Gough didn’t waste any time picking the Hokies over Arkansas, East Carolina, Marshall and Army, and could possibly greyshirt for the Hokies, meaning that he would not enroll until January 2010.

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From TheACC.com:

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The ACC Office announced Monday the game times for football games the week of Oct. 25. Virginia Tech and Florida State University will play at 3:30 p.m., and ABC Sports will televise the game regionally. ESPN2 will have a reverse mirror broadcast of the game.

Other game times announced were:

• Boston College at North Carolina, noon, Raycom
• Wake Forest at Miami, noon, ESPNU
• Duke at Vanderbilt, 3 p.m., no TV
• NC State at Maryland, 3:30 p.m., ESPN360
• Virginia at Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m., ESPNU

In other news, the Virginia Tech/Boston College will be broadcast on ESPN2. Mark Jones and Bob Davie will have the call for the 8 o’clock game.

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The ACC leader in all purpose yards, North Carolina’s Brandon Tate, saw his college career come to an abrupt end on Saturday in the first quarter of the Heels’ 29-24 win over Notre Dame.

Tate tore the ACL and MCL in his knee and will require season-ending surgery. It appears unlikely that he will be healed in time for the NFL combine, which could affect his draft position.

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From ClemsonTigers.com:

Clemson, SC- Clemson University and Head Football Coach Tommy Bowden parted ways on Monday. After two meetings on Monday morning between Bowden and Athletic Director Terry Don Phillips, it was agreed upon that Bowden would no longer be the Clemson Head Coach. He will be replaced by Assistant Head Coach Dabo Swinney on an interim basis.

“Terry Don Phillips approached me this morning and we agreed that this is the best solution for the direction of the program,” said Bowden. “Clemson has been very good to me and my family. Both of our children are Clemson graduates.

“I appreciate the opportunity Clemson University gave me and the support of the administration while I was here. I also want to thank all the players and coaches who worked so hard for this program the last 10 years.

“I wish Clemson University nothing but the best in the future.”

Bowden coached Clemson for 10 seasons (including 2008) and posted a 72-45 record for his 117 games. He never had a losing season. Including his two years at Tulane when he posted an 18-4 record, Bowden has a career record of 90-49, a 65.2 winning percentage.

Read more at ClemsonTigers.com.

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