Perhaps more surprising than Tech's new status as king of the hill is the Hokies' ability to stand tall and take the best shot their opponents can give, and still win. On the road. I have really struggled writing this game report, and I just figured out why. Going into this game, I said that it had more intrigue than an episode of Columbo, and I was right. But the actual game itself, once it was played, had no mysteries, and really, no surprises.
Some games are strategical masterpieces that invite pages and pages of analysis.
Some games are hard fought blood-baths that stir the soul. Others are well-played masterpieces that amaze the viewer with athletic artestry. This game was none of those, except perhaps hard fought. There was no mystery or subtlety about this game. It was a game that was decided not by cerebral strategy, but rather, it was a game of big plays, and in the end, Tech's defense and special teams made the plays, and Boston College's didn't.