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For the second week in a row, we've pulled out a hard-fought OT victory. There's no reason why today's game should've been as close as it was, but a win is a win. Here's some thoughts on our performance:
- That was about as rough of a game as possible for TVD. On those INTs he had all the time in the world and still made terrible throws. Not to mention we got very very lucky on that last potential INT. UVA probably wins if they pull that one out. It's true that TVD is playing with some physical limitations (as @Cribby has stated), but his decision-making really makes you wonder what's going on. Shannon Dawson needs to go back to the drawing table and create some new concepts that can get TVD into some type of rhythm. He's ultimately a streaky QB that's either scorching hot or bitterly cold.
- It's been said here by a few people, but this offense looks more like a Mario offense week-by-week. Someone in the building needs to tell him to back off and let Dawson do his job because we're becoming very predictable on offense.
- Mark Fletcher is the man. What a run to end the game. He's going to be an elite RB here, especially with the line that's being build. Props to Ajay Allen for a tremendous hurdle and run and to Parrish who was definitely banged up but got us a big first down.
- Cam McCormick had a nice first down catch and did what he does in the blocking game. Would be nice to involve him a bit more.
- Our WRs were hobbled by TVD's bad play, but produced when we needed them to. Colbie Young only had one catch going into the 4th. That's a problem, we need to scheme him open and make him a focal point on this offense.
- I can see why Tyler Harrell isn't getting a lot of burn at WR. He completely bungled that kick return.
- Our DL did a **** of a job today, especially considering that UVA was manhandling them on every play. UVA was holding on just about every other play, and there wasn't a single flag thrown on them all game. Another abysmal showing from ACC Officials, but we beat them two weeks in a row.
- LB's did their job for the most part. They got the stops we needed against a stingy OL and mobile QB.
- Tough day for the secondary. Kam had the game-changing INT, but we got slanted to death consistently. More missed tackles than usual too. UVA's OC did a good job of going up-tempo and neutralizing our advantage on the DL.
- Andres Borregales is the man at kicker. He was absolutely crucial to our win, as he has been in many other games, and he is a Top 5 kicker in the country hands down. We are very very lucky to have such an automatic kicker.
- Give our defense props, they were on the field for more than 80 plays. In years past they would've folded, but not they're a strength on this team.
- We're bowl-eligible at 6-2, which is an accomplishment considering last year. We've got four games coming up: NCST, FSU, Louisville, and BC. We should beat NCST and BC. We get Louisville at home, which will be a tough-as-**** game, and we're gonna be decent-sized dogs at FSU. All in all, my original prediction of 8-4/9-3 is looking pretty good. We could definitely go 9-3, but 8-4 looks more likely at the moment.
