I spent twelve successive hours in front of the television on Saturday watching football.
Sadly, these lovely ladies weren't with me on the couch
For some, this may be bragging. For others, this may sound like hell. If it sounds like hell, you may not wish to continue reading. If it sounds like a perfect Saturday, read on dear friend. It was a indeed a glorious Saturday.
Highs & Lows
Fast Freddie for the win
The Moon: Freddie Barnes of Bowling Green. This unknown (to me) had 22 catches for 278 yards and three touchdowns against Kent State. A more impressive performance can’t be found.
& the Sixpence: Take your pick of SEC QBs. Last week I stressed the importance of Jevan Snead and Jordan Jefferson stepping up for their teams to have a hope of victory. They laid serious goose eggs on Saturday. Snead (11/34, 140yds, 4ints) and Jefferson (11/17, 96yds, 1int) were not the only inept QBs in the SEC on Saturday. Toss in Joe Cox (19/34, 146yds, 2ints) and you have a heady mix of ineptitude.
Week Six Surprises
Peter: I am torn between two: Tennessee completely dismantling Georgia and Duke knocking off NC State. Even though it irritates me to be wrong about a pick with which I was completely confident, the fact that I was so naively confident in Georgia, their loss has to be the biggest surprise. Joe Cox, though adequate as a QB, was no match for Tennessee’s talented defense, especially with Monte Kiffin at the helm. Given my earlier intimations that they were lucky to have won a few of their games, perhaps I should have known better.
Bjorn: Even tho I picked them, I’m impressed that Arkansas stepped up to the plate. Can they get a top 25 ranking now?
Win of the Week
Peter: Alabama.
All together now: "We're Number 1!"
Sure, Ole Miss isn’t that great of a squad (as evidenced in this game), but it is just another strong statement to their worth. After beating VaTech to open the year, no undefeated team has a stronger claim to being number one than the Crimson Tide. Much of this success can be attributed to their defense. They forced five turnovers and didn’t allow Ole Miss to convert a single third down the entire game. Color me impressed.
Bjorn: I’d have to agree with Peter if only because it’s a 3 horse race right now and they performed the best of the 3. The polls kind of reflected this. I don’t understand why being preseason #1 automatically gives you a death grip on that integer. I think Florida is having the worst season of the 3 thus far, yet they have over 6 times the first place votes between the two major polls. baffling.
Letdown of the Week
Peter: The return of Tebow. Sure, Florida won, but it was on the backs of their defense that victory was won in Death Valley. Tebow gained a 172 total yards while averaging a pedestrian 8.4 yards per pass attempt and 2.2 yards per rush. I suppose the fact that the return came in hostile territory should be offered as a caveat, but when you are the savior of college football, high expectations is the cross one must bear, n’est pas?
Bjorn: After witnessing the Texas offense first hand, I have to go with the Horns’ offensive performance. There is something seriously wrong with what’s happening. Greg Davis continues to call the same plays to a point where even bad defenses are shutting it down. When Davis occasionally lets Colt look down the field, he is so scared of throwing to enormous open areas down the middle of the field that he always checks off. always. Colorado left wideouts uncovered if they made deep crosses because they knew, colt knew, and the whole damn stadium knew he wasnt looking down the field. If the Straightest path between the endzone and the quarterback is a straight line, we are bound and determined to double that distance with our play calling. To use a disc golf term (laaaame), it’s like there is a mando about 5 yards from each side line, whatever play is run, be it run or pass, it must go all the way to the side line before a player can even think about going up field. It’s revolting. I feel ill watching them play.
The Tilted Pylon: Separation Complete
I spent twelve successive hours in front of the television on Saturday watching football.
Sadly, these lovely ladies weren't with me on the couch
For some, this may be bragging. For others, this may sound like hell. If it sounds like hell, you may not wish to continue reading. If it sounds like a perfect Saturday, read on dear friend. It was a indeed a glorious Saturday.
Highs & Lows
Fast Freddie for the win
The Moon: Freddie Barnes of Bowling Green. This unknown (to me) had 22 catches for 278 yards and three touchdowns against Kent State. A more impressive performance can’t be found.
& the Sixpence: Take your pick of SEC QBs. Last week I stressed the importance of Jevan Snead and Jordan Jefferson stepping up for their teams to have a hope of victory. They laid serious goose eggs on Saturday. Snead (11/34, 140yds, 4ints) and Jefferson (11/17, 96yds, 1int) were not the only inept QBs in the SEC on Saturday. Toss in Joe Cox (19/34, 146yds, 2ints) and you have a heady mix of ineptitude.
Week Six Surprises
Peter: I am torn between two: Tennessee completely dismantling Georgia and Duke knocking off NC State. Even though it irritates me to be wrong about a pick with which I was completely confident, the fact that I was so naively confident in Georgia, their loss has to be the biggest surprise. Joe Cox, though adequate as a QB, was no match for Tennessee’s talented defense, especially with Monte Kiffin at the helm. Given my earlier intimations that they were lucky to have won a few of their games, perhaps I should have known better.
Bjorn: Even tho I picked them, I’m impressed that Arkansas stepped up to the plate. Can they get a top 25 ranking now?
Win of the Week
Peter: Alabama.
All together now: "We're Number 1!"
Sure, Ole Miss isn’t that great of a squad (as evidenced in this game), but it is just another strong statement to their worth. After beating VaTech to open the year, no undefeated team has a stronger claim to being number one than the Crimson Tide. Much of this success can be attributed to their defense. They forced five turnovers and didn’t allow Ole Miss to convert a single third down the entire game. Color me impressed.
Bjorn: I’d have to agree with Peter if only because it’s a 3 horse race right now and they performed the best of the 3. The polls kind of reflected this. I don’t understand why being preseason #1 automatically gives you a death grip on that integer. I think Florida is having the worst season of the 3 thus far, yet they have over 6 times the first place votes between the two major polls. baffling.
Letdown of the Week
Peter: The return of Tebow. Sure, Florida won, but it was on the backs of their defense that victory was won in Death Valley. Tebow gained a 172 total yards while averaging a pedestrian 8.4 yards per pass attempt and 2.2 yards per rush. I suppose the fact that the return came in hostile territory should be offered as a caveat, but when you are the savior of college football, high expectations is the cross one must bear, n’est pas?
Bjorn: After witnessing the Texas offense first hand, I have to go with the Horns’ offensive performance. There is something seriously wrong with what’s happening. Greg Davis continues to call the same plays to a point where even bad defenses are shutting it down. When Davis occasionally lets Colt look down the field, he is so scared of throwing to enormous open areas down the middle of the field that he always checks off. always. Colorado left wideouts uncovered if they made deep crosses because they knew, colt knew, and the whole damn stadium knew he wasnt looking down the field. If the Straightest path between the endzone and the quarterback is a straight line, we are bound and determined to double that distance with our play calling. To use a disc golf term (laaaame), it’s like there is a mando about 5 yards from each side line, whatever play is run, be it run or pass, it must go all the way to the side line before a player can even think about going up field. It’s revolting. I feel ill watching them play.
I’m dreaming of an offense with bite…..