From: cockrel@shab06.larc.nasa.gov (Charlie Cockrell)
Subject: ACC Preview
Originator: cockrel@shab06.larc.nasa.gov
Organization: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA  USA
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Date: Wed, 7 Oct 1992 11:42:29 GMT


Standings
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					ACC	Overall 	
Virginia                                4-0-0   5-0-0		
Florida State                           4-0-0   4-1-0
Georgia Tech                            2-1-0   3-1-0
North Carolina                          1-1-0   4-1-0
North Carolina State                    2-2-0   4-2-0
Clemson                                 0-2-0   2-2-0
Duke         				0-2-0	1-3-0		
Maryland         			0-2-0	1-4-0		
Wake Forest                             0-3-0   1-3-0

For the record, I'm 24-3 in picking winners so far this year.

10/10/92 Games and Predictions
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CLEMSON AT VIRGINIA: Virginia's offense has been scoring an average of
45 points per game this season. Although the passing game looked flat
last week against Wake, Goodman has been putting up good numbers this
season and UVa has a talented corps of receivers. Terry Kirby has been
mentioned as an outside Heisman candidate after rushing for
over 200 yards two games in a row. Virginia's defense has been shaky
against the run, which could cause them problems against the Tigers.
Also, Clemson has never been 0-3 in the ACC, so they will be playing
with a lot of emotion. I'd look for a close, relatively low scoring game
with UVa pulling it out in the end. Virginia 24 Clemson 21

EAST CAROLINA AT DUKE: This could a battle between the two worst football
teams in North Carolina. East Carolina is struggling with a young team
and their offense is mistake prone. Even though Duke's defense is
almost non-existent, they should be able to put enough points on
the board to win. Duke 35 East Carolina 28.

NORTH CAROLINA AT FLORIDA STATE: Florida State is coming off an emotional
loss to Miami and will be eager to bounce back. The Seminole's defense
should be able to stop Carolina easily. Florida State 37 UNC 17

GEORGIA TECH AT MARYLAND: Georgia Tech has improved significantly in
the past 3 weeks and have proven that they are still one of the top
teams in the ACC. The Terrapins should not be able to generate as much 
offense as they did against Pitt and their defense will have a tough
time getting to Shawn Jones. The Jackets won't need any last second
heroics from Scott Sisson this time. Georgia Tech 27 Maryland 17

TEXAS TECH AT NORTH CAROLINA STATE: Texas Tech played a great game last
week, almost upsetting Texas A&M. They will likely be flat after an
emotional game. NC State's defense will get them through. 
NC State 24 Texas Tech 13

WAKE FOREST AT VANDERBILT: Vanderbilt beat Duke in a see-saw game earlier
this season. Wake won't be able to generate as much offense as the
Blue Devils did and Vandy should be able to score enough points against
Wake's defense. Vanderbilt 31 Wake Forest 22
-- 
Charlie Cockrell                          VV     VV 1991 Men's Soccer Champs.
NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va. VV   VV  1992 Men's NIT Champions  
U.Va. School of Engineering, Class of 1990  VV VV   1992 Women's ACC BB Champs.
(These are my opinions only)                 VVV     NCAA East Regional Champs.