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They are going to build a statue of Paul Johnson on the Georgia Tech campus if he keeps winning like this. After a 28-23 over the Virginia Tech Hokies, the Jackets could be on their way to their best season since 1990. Welcome back Clemson Tigers and Virginia Cavaliers, those were two rock solid wins; Clemson over Wake and Virginia beating Maryland.
By the way both divisions are as wide open as they were when the season started.
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1) Miami Hurricanes (5-1, 2-1). Last week's position: second.
The Hurricances were a little bit sluggish in a 27-7 victory over a bad Central Florida team. It doesn't matter though. With Georgia Techs win over Virginia Tech, the Canes control their own destiny in the ACC.
Of slight concern to the Canes should be the six sacks they gave up to UCF. The Clemson Tigers who are Miami's next opponent have a far better defensive front than Central Florida. Jacory Harris continues to play well at quarterback. He went 20-26 for 293 yards and a TD in the victory.
2) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (6-1, 4-1). Last week's position: third.
If Georgia Tech can play defense like that, they are one of the top six or seven teams in the country. They don't need spectacular defense, they just need good solid defense, and that's exactly what they got Saturday night in the victory over the Hokies.
They gained over 300 yards rushing, and Josh Nesbitt is looking like one of the most fiery competitors at quarterback this side of Tim Tebow. With opposing defenses focusing on stopping RB Jonathan Dwyer, Nesbitt has carried this team.
You won't see better better half time adjustments that what Paul Johnson against Bud Foster's defense. This was a landmark win for the Yellow Jackets. Next is a resurgent Virginia squad in Charlottesville. The Jackets haven't won there since 1990.
3) Virginia Tech Hokies (5-2, 3-1). Last week's position: first.
The Yellow Jackets were supposed to be the last road bump, for the Hokies on their way to an ACC Title and possible National Title game. Something happened, that you just don't see very often with the Hokies. They were not the more physical team as Georgia Tech literally imposed their offensive will on Virginia Tech in the second half.
This was a lot like the Alabama game. The Hokie defense just wore down as the game went on. This was a tough environment for Virgina Tech to go to, and they are by no means out of the ACC race. One slip up by the Jackets and the Hokies can still control their own destiny. Their schedule is not very tough the rest of the way.
4) Boston College Eagles (5-2, 3-2). Last week's position: sixth.
Boston College made a nice recovery after the loss last week to Virginia Tech by whipping the North Carolina State Wolfpack 52-20. The offense racked up 480 yards, and RB Montel Harris went crazy running for 264 yards and five touchdowns. Harris has quietly been one of the ACC's best three or four backs this season.
The Eagles step out of conference the next two weeks with a game at Notre Dame and then at home with Central Michigan. The Eagles can just sit back and watch the Atlantic Division carnage during those two weeks. Coach Frank Spaziani has done a fine job this season.
5) North Carolina Tar Heels (4-2, 0-2). Last week's position: fifth.
The Tar Heels have had a week of rest to prepare for Florida State Thursday night. The Noles and Heels are a combined 0-5 in the ACC, and both are in desperate need of a win. Florida State’s QB Christian Ponder and the Nole’s prolific offense will challenge North Carolina’s stout defense. The Noles defense on the other hand might just be what the doctor ordered for a struggling Heel offense.
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