tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post7987790092770716951..comments2024-03-14T05:51:10.794-04:00Comments on Eagle in Atlanta -- atleagle.com: Blogpoll BallotATL_eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014348799382628049noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-9433047030593716672007-10-29T15:23:00.000-04:002007-10-29T15:23:00.000-04:00I love Matt Ryan. I now think he is the best BC Q...I love Matt Ryan. I now think he is the best BC QB of all-time and that includes Flutie. However, I'm getting tired of the national folks denigrating the rest of the team and making statements such as "Ryan's receivers are mediocre at best." I know there are not a lot of stars on this team, but they play well as a team, they are smart, and they work hard. <BR/><BR/>Gunnell, Jarvis, Megwa, Purvis, Challenger, B-Rob...these are quality receivers who have made some tough catches this season.<BR/><BR/>The o-line has been much-maligned, but they are missing a key starter and they are still in the learning stages of a new scheme. With the exception of Va Tech, they have done a great job protecting Ryan. Callender is not like the great backs of 5-10 years ago, but with a passer like Ryan, he just needs to make plays when asked, and he is doing just that.<BR/><BR/>Now, let's look at the defense. They are fairly decent against the run, probably could improve against the pass, but what matters most is scoreboard. They don't give up a lot of points and they create a lot of turnovers. I'll take our linebacking corps and line them up against anyone. Further, consider that 2 out of the 3 best defenders have not played a down this year! I predicted BC would lose 3 games and that was when I thought Toal and Raji would start.<BR/><BR/>This team is not all Matt Ryan. There are a lot of players that have made key plays at key times for this team. Are they #2? Hell, I don't know. It's all subjective anyway. All I know is that if they keep winning, they are #1 in my heart.eaglebostonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17536194020385661646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-5003406414088447762007-10-29T13:32:00.000-04:002007-10-29T13:32:00.000-04:00Troy State? Really?? I know the SEC is highly ov...Troy State? Really?? I know the SEC is highly overrated and all (they have the highest rated 1-loss, 2-loss and 3-loss teams in the polls!) but take your pick - Florida, SC, Kentucky, Auburn. I think these teams are better, but who knows. Sample size of games in a year is so small. That's why BCS system is a joke.<BR/><BR/>Auburn at #16 this week is a little absurd at 3 losses in my opinion.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511919115372205489noreply@blogger.com