Sugar Bowl Notebook: Virginia Tech and Florida State Ready for the Big Game
As the Sugar Bowl approaches, the top-ranked teams, Florida State and Virginia Tech, are in high spirits, despite the challenges and distractions of being in the national spotlight. Virginia Tech's Corey Moore, a senior defensive end, made headlines on Friday after leaving a press conference in a huff, but his coach, Frank Beamer, dismissed the incident as a sign of Moore's intensity. Meanwhile, redshirt freshman quarterback Michael Vick is tired of the endless questions and comparisons to Florida State's Chris Weinke.
Key Takeaways:
- Virginia Tech's Corey Moore was excused by his teammates and coach Frank Beamer after leaving a press conference early, citing his intensity.
- Moore's coach believes the incident will have no impact on the team's performance in the game.
- Redshirt freshman quarterback Michael Vick is tired of answering repetitive questions about comparisons to Florida State's Chris Weinke.
- Vick has been watching film of Georgia Tech's 41-35 loss to Florida State in September to prepare for the mobile quarterbacking of Chris Weinke.
- Virginia Tech players have been warned about a 1 a.m. CST curfew on New Year's Eve, but coach Beamer expects most to stay in their hotel rooms.
- Florida State wide receiver Peter Warrick has faced criticism for his involvement in a theft incident and has answered questions about his run-in with the law.
Statistics:
- The Virginia Tech team is expected to follow a 1 a.m. CST curfew on New Year's Eve.
- Michael Vick has been watching Georgia Tech's 41-35 loss to Florida State in September every day to prepare for the game.
- Peter Warrick, Florida State's wide receiver, has been involved in a theft incident that resulted in a two-game suspension.
Sources:
- UPI, Dec. 31