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The MRI Says...11/1/07
November 1, 2007 | By Benjamin Miraski
Last week was able to get the MRI back on track. The computer was one of the top experts last week, and it got off to a very good start earlier in the week with a perfect record as we entered the weekend.
I am excited for this week as I think the computer has a lot of really good match-ups so that it can lead the standings again (and beat down those stupid other computers who "pick" early in the season. I don't understand how you could even think your predictions are anything more than name based at that point.)
This week starts the same way as last week, with Virginia Tech on Thursday night. I think they must sign their own contract with ESPN during the off-season to make sure that they play at least 4 games in prime time every year. Let's see if the MRI thinks they will collapse in the final three minutes again.
Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech - I was at this game a few years back and it was a total blowout. Last week though showed that Virginia Tech without Tyrod Taylor can't really generate too much offense. For some reason, Branden Ore just hasn't come to play this year, and Sean Glennon is not the answer despite what should be a great throwing arm.
So can they beat Georgia Tech with offensive problems? It is a possibility since Georgia Tech has their own offensive problems, given the loss of Tashard Choice.
This will be a huge defensive game and I think it will likely be one that could come down to a field goal. The MRI is predicting that Georgia Tech is almost 3-1 to win the game.
MRI Says: Georgia TechConfidence Factor: 73.68%
This Week: 0-0
Season Record: 197 - 82, 70.61%
Lifetime Record: 1559 - 656, 70.38%
All rankings are the current MRI ranking of the team
The MRI is a computer football ranking system. It has been picking games since 2003. Ben Miraski writes for MRISports.com and is a featured blogger on FanIQ. Readers can contact Ben at bmiraski@mrisports.com
Posted November 1, 2007 3:00 PM
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