1: Why does VT schedule a short week after a big game? I know it is Austin Peay, but JMU was an easy win, too. Football is not like other sports, the players need time to heal. It will probably work out, but why make games harder than they have to be? Respect every team you play and put yourself in the best position to win.
Chris Coleman: It's simple. Virginia Tech is trying to be a good ACC school and be a good TV partner for ESPN. ESPN is paying the ACC a ton of money, and one thing that is written into the ACC contract is that they must play a Labor Day game each year. As one of the most recognizable names in the league, it's Virginia Tech's responsibility to take on that challenge.