#14 Virginia Tech

2010-2011: 11-3 (8-0, ACC)

I picked Va-Tech as a dark horse for the national title last year and they nearly pulled it off for me.  They simply forgot to win their first two games.  All the big time pieces in the backfield are gone, but a piece as big as all three (Darren Evans, Ryan Willaims, Tyrod Taylor) is ready to step in.  Meet 6'6" speedster Logan Thomas.  Thomas is the heir apparent to the title of "freak" in the NCAA, taking over for Cam Newton.  Along with Logan is David Wilson.  A triple-jump champ, Wilson breaks freak athleticism to the field, now it's time to become a freak on the turf.  There is one thing you can be sure of come this fall for Va-Tech: they'll be ready to compete.

2011-2012 Outlook:
Key Game: December 3rd, ACC Championship Game...the weakest conference schedule I've ever seen in the ACC compounded with the weakest division I've ever seen give Va-Tech a realistic shot to sneak into the BCS title game again.
Predicted Record: 11-1 (7-1) {loss @Georgia Tech}