Welcome to the Terror Dome

There are a few teams that could remind Maryland how tough it is to win in Blacksburg on Thursday night - including Maryland!

In 2006, #10 Clemson came in against an unranked Hokie squad and left licking its Tiger paws after a 24-7 decleating.

In 2005, Maryland came calling and quickly exited after getting drubbed 55-6. It was 14-0 in two minutes, and over 40 points were scored by Tech at halftime.

Nobody in their right mind expects this contest to be that ugly, and with the possibilities at quarterback tonight for the Hokies, it becomes even less clear. So muddy, in fact, that I have three different score predictions depending on the signal caller.

If Cory is the lone starter, we win a close and ugly contest 24-20.

If Cory and Sean end up splitting reps (the most likely scenario from what I am told), I project an easier 28-10 victory.

If Sean is the lone starter, I think it is more like 31-13.

It is key that if Cory gets the majority of the reps that he doesn't try to do too much. He is fairly mobile, but needs to get the high percentage passes off, open up play action with the running game, and not turn the ball over.

I look for our defense to be fired up, as it usually is, on Thursday nights. I expect a few turnovers. And as always, the crowd on Thursday nights is electric.

Take a trip down memory lane as we welcome Maryland back to the Terror Dome.