I don't want to miss a week of blogging again so I've started this at 8PM Saturday night amidst a swirl of allegations...okay, that's Cam, I'm doing this amidst remnants of pizza, a nice cold Blue Moon with orange, and a freshly changed diaper on my son who's playing trampoline in his crib. Couple of observations to this point of the day:
1) Virginia Tech beats UNC. I know...I know...people care as much about ACC football as they do about the World Series but still, I pay attention. That gives the Hokies 8 straight wins since the 2 loss gem of a week that started the season. And all this means is this...people will say that the ACC is led by a team that lost to JMU. Forget the mediocrity of the Big 12 because, apparently the media has. Do remember the putridness of the Big East because, well that's undeniable. Ask yourself if the Big Ten's log jam at the top of the league is the mark of greatness or well, not so greatness. Ask yourself how any of the non-BCS big boys would fair playing a full ACC slate. I know...the ACC does not offer a national title caliber team, but is it all that bad really?
2) Auburn wakes up to dropkick the Dawgs as expected. Come on. You didn't really think Georgia had a chance did you? Maybe on the road - a place that Auburn never ever seems to play. Here is my completely unqualified take on the whole "Scam Newton" situation. Let's start with the truths:
a) Would it be at all surprising that a stud QB that cooled his heels behind Tebow at a national powerhouse like UF would simply choose Auburn over Mississippi State. Auburn is a few years removed from an undefeated season and is a legit national title contender and league competitor in most years. Mississippi State is, well road kill for the SEC elite (Florida not withstanding).
b) Given a), would it be all that surprising that Mississippi State, whose current coach was Cam's position coach in Gainesville, thought that they would be a shoe-in for the stud player?
c) Given a) and b) would it be at all surprising that the spurned program, that is always the underdog in the mighty SEC, might try to stir up a little trouble, and maybe bring in buddies from say, Alabama, along for the ride?
a), b), and c) are what I offer to suggest that maybe Cam Newton and his family are innocent.
d) says, this is the SEC and this is modern day college ball. I'm guessing the Newton's were up to no good.
3) Wisconsin drops 82 on Indiana. Clearly the Badgers are trying to beef up their Gator Bowl credentials.
4) Colorado beats Iowa State and Minnesota beats Illinois. These victories come shortly after the firing of their head coaches. That's gotta sting.
5) Ever pay attention to Auburn's schedule? Three games away from the plains this year. Miss St., Kentucky, and Ole Miss. One more road game - Bama. That will be interesting.
6) Pitt is 5-4. And still leading the Big East. Yes, you read that correctly.
7) And I thought Stinespring was bad. Florida, with uber-coach Urban Meyer, the best facilities, and GDP-sized dollars behind its program, still can't find a way to use its blue-chip laden talent on offense. In the loss...wait, to soft a term...throat-stomping delivered by South Carolina, the Florida coaches looked to be guessing.
8) BCS League Man sayeth "TCU ALMOST LOST TO SAN DIEGO STATE!!!" Dear BCS League Man, Oregon almost lost to California. In fact, if Cal's kicker hadn't gacked royally in the 3rd quarter, they would have lost....again....to California. Yep...same team that lost to Nevada. Love, Ultimate Bill
9) Long time players will remember this rule, as espoused by me...football players are stupid. Yep, two key Auburn reserves are suspended for the Alabama game for fighting at the end of the Georgia game.
10) Not to rain on the Gamecock's parade but how bad is the SEC East when Florida is still the second best team in the division?
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