The Sports Illustrated Big East Football Preview came out Monday, and VT was picked to be tied for first place. They show us as having a loss in the division, so I presume they mean we'll lose to Miami. Of course, Pitt and Syracuse seem to have the Hokie's number as of late. Syracuse and Miami have to play in Blacksburg, but Pitt gets home field advantage in November. All three games should be tough, and there is still the matter of Texas A&M. (and West Virginia, Virginia, and BC for that matter...)

Regardless of what happens, with Bryan Randall and Marcus Vick (of Michael Vick lineage) under center, it should prove to be an exciting season. SI also notes that sprinter DeAngelo Hall will try his hands at receiver this year. With Hall clocked at 4.14 in the 40, Randall/Vick should have a nice open target to aim at.

As for me, I'm graduating from arm-chair quarterback. With my sister's recent relocation to the Left Coast, I'll be sure to put her unused season tickets to good use. Look for me near the 40 yard line.