Hello to all readers out there! My name is Will, but most call me by the nickname of Goobs, hence the title of this segment. I hope to turn Goobs' Weekly Gridiron into a weekly segment covering all aspects of the college football world.
Most weeks, I will have a recap of some things that went on the previous week in college football, who's hot and who's not, Goobs' schedule for Saturday (games to TiVo!), and the Heisman watch.
Recap of Last Week
Let's hear it for the Mountain West Conference!
We already knew BYU was a legitimate contender from day one, proving their thrashing of UCLA a few weeks back was no joke. BUT let's also hear it for other teams and contenders in this now-credible conference.
Utah pulled out a squeaker in Colorado Springs against another up-and-coming Mountain West program in the Air Force Academy. Darrell Mack led an efficient running game that eventually turned in the game-winning score in the final minute of play. Coach Whittingham should get a pat on the back for his success, especially after taking over for Urban Meyer.
Climbing into this week's AP top 25 are the TCU Horned Frogs. Leading the way for the Horned Frogs is a stout defense, led by four-year starter MLB Jason Phillips, and an offense ranked first in the conference and in the top 15 nationally in scoring.
The MWC is gaining credibility and quietly becoming a legitimate contender in BCS chatter year in and year out.
How about that clash in Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday night?
Jarrett Lee was able to replace an injured Andrew Hatch and rally the LSU Tigers to an unbelievable win on the road against a very tough Auburn squad, who had some trouble getting the offensive consistency it needed to win the ball game.
Minus their offensive inefficiencies, the crowd was boisterous and wild, constantly making it hard for the LSU offense to hear the plays being called. Both defenses came ready to play with bone-jarring hits on almost every possession throughout the game.
Heartbreak in the Strip for the 'Clones
Sophomore quarterback Austen Arnaud was able to bring the Cyclones back from a 21-point deficit in the second half, but for the second straight week, freshman receiver Phillip Payne saved the day for the Rebs.
You've got to give credit to coach Mike Sanford for making his young but energetic team believe they could have the success they're having early on this season.
What's most disappointing about this loss for the Clones is that they truly let the Iowa defeat beat them again on Saturday. The first half was nothing short of a nightmare, and the boys obviously didn't come prepared to play right from the starting gate.
Pryor impressive in debut
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