fourthandshort said:VirginiaRB .. you mentioned Northwestern win. Yes, it was an upset. But physically, we were just as big everywhere except maybe on DL. That won't be case by 15-20 lbs across entire 2 deep against STX.
But they will be talented at playmaker positions .. just smaller across the board.
I agree with you 100%. It's one thing to be outmatched in talent, and yet another to be outmatched in the physical department. It could easily lead to some injuries on their side. Imagine you're a 250 pound DL, and you're doing your best to stand up to a 6'10 315 lb Drew Himmelman, and you can barely stick out an arm to try and stop 225 Robinson ( or Markel) running at you like a freight train. I worry it will be more of a physical beating than a game, and no disrespect to STX. Their players aren't probably on scholarship, just a bunch of dedicated young men that love to play. To me though, this game does no good for anybody.
But of course, I'll be there!
Go Birds!