Sugar Bowl Notebook: Virginia Tech and Florida State Ready for the Big Game

Strategic Insights -

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