Football Fix

JACKETS FACE VT IN NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
This is going to be one tough game on Thurday:

Virginia Tech's defense ranks fifth in the nation in scoring defense (11.6 points per game), seventh in total defense (265.4 yards allowed per game) and eighth in passing defense (151.7 yards allowed per game).

"No weaknesses," said Gailey. "Seriously, no weaknesses on their defense. They are all very good football players. They make you earn it. They have good athletes and they have a good scheme. We will have to work on offense in order to be successful."

GT MAKES ANNUAL THURS NIGHT APPEARANCE
Turns out VT has been VERY successfull on Thursday nights:

Virginia Tech, which joined the ACC this year, is also familiar with the Thursday night routine. This will be its 10th appearance in the prime-time game - and the first of two this season.

The Hokies, who host Maryland on Nov. 18, have been nearly unbeatable on Thursdays, winning eight of nine games. Their only setback was a 20-14 loss to Boston College in 1995.

THE TWO TECHS
Sorry, but there is only one "Tech" and that is Georgia Tech. This is an entertaining look at both technical schools and their differences. Did you know that the inventors of Elmers Glue-all, household bleach, WD-40, and the modem (Dennis Hayes) all are GT grads? Learn something new every day.

TECH / NCST GAMETIME TO BE ANNOUNCED SUNDAY
No doubt the game will be televised regionally, but ABC gets first dibs.

COACHING RECORDS FROM CLASS OF 2002
Interesting fact from the AJC:

CLASS OF 2002
The best records among the 13 Division I-A coaches who were hired in 2002:
Jeff Tedford, California 20-12 .625
Tyrone Willingham, Notre Dame 20-13 .606
Ron Zook, Florida 20-13 .606
Chan Gailey, Georgia Tech 18-14 .563
Paul Johnson, Navy 16-16 .500