Also, you know what I really hate is when a team like say Michigan (below) has its fans screaming "we're number one" on national television. No, you’re not—actually you're not even in the Top 25, so stop it.
Never say die
Michigan had 21 yards on 20 snaps and turned the ball over five times in the first half, as the Wolverines attempted to duplicate a Notre Dame “offense on training wheels” performance of a season ago.
It was an extremely disappointing loss for Wisconsin and rising head coach Bret Bielema. The Badgers need to have a short memory though if they want to avoid a 0-2 conference start, as the Buckeyes travel to Madison next week.
For 30 minutes on Saturday afternoon, Ann Arbor was the most soothing, quiet place in the country. Twenty-seven points and one Mike Hart pep talk later, Michigan had mounted the biggest comeback ever at the Big House, and the Rich Rodriguez era had officially begun.
Overrated
Auburn, South Florida, Utah, and Texas Tech.
Pac-10
In a positive for the conference this week, Cal got some much-needed revenge on the Mountain West Conference, beating Colorado State 42-7.
As for Pac-10 officiating, well, that’s another story. The officials in Thursday night’s game allowed Southern Cal to gain an additional 10 seconds when the play clock failed to start on time late in the fourth quarter.
Instead of stopping the game to figure out the correct adjustment, officials decided to just “guesstimate” the difference.
When your conference officials are too lazy to walk to the sideline to confirm the right call, you know there’s an issue.
The Pac-10 needs to address the situation and reprimand whoever keeps justifying these refs’ actions. It’s silly and unprofessional, and it has to come to a stop.
Question of the Week
Could there possibly be six BCS games this year?
In theory, no, but with the caliber of opponents in the SEC and the Big 12 this year, the Cotton Bowl will most likely pair two better teams (the SEC No. 4 vs. the Big 12 No. 3) than, say, the ACC or the Big East will have to offer to the BCS.
Revenge is sweet
Two teams from Oklahoma made the best of their opportunities to dish out a little payback this week.
The Sooners rolled TCU at home 35-10. Oklahoma’s no-huddle offense continues to be in tip-top shape, and Bradford discovered another weapon this week in wideout Manuel Johnson, who set a school record with 206 yards receiving. OU did struggle in the running game and is still looking for heralded recruit DeMarco Murray to have a breakout game.
Oklahoma State avenged last year’s shocker to Troy, clobbering the Trojans 55-24. Believe it or not, the Pokes might have just as many weapons on offense as the Sooners. OSU is outscoring opponents 207 to 87 this year.
Star Performance of the Week
All Colt McCoy did was go 17 for 19, throwing for 185 yards and three touchdowns. Oh, and he added another 84 yards on the ground and two more touchdowns in a little more than three quarters of action.
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