Viva la chump! Back by popular demand, here are the individuals in college football that wish this weekend’s performances would just go away. Let this be “tackling fuel” for each going forward:
College Football’s Week Six “All-Chump” Team
QUARTERBACK
Starter:
Tom Brandstater (Fresno State)
12 for 24, 204 yards, 3 INT, lost fumble in a 32-29 OT loss to Hawaii
This weekend, Brandstater and the Bulldogs were like Sen. Larry Craig, caught with their pants down.
Backup:
Curtis Painter (Purdue)
13 for 22, 112 yards, 1 INT in a 20-6 loss to Penn State
Once again, Painter struggled against the Nittany Lions. This performance was like Clay Aiken’s recent news: nothing new and nothing we didn’t know already.
RUNNING BACK
Starter:
Maryland’s Running Game
21 carries for 79 yards in a 31-0 loss to Virginia
Virginia’s rush defense was ranked 93rd in the country entering the weekend. In a game where they were expected to be the hare, Maryland was instead just…well…the turtle.
WIDE RECEIVER
Starter:
Jaison Williams (Oregon)
4 catches for 31 yards in a 44-10 loss to USC
Considered a top receiver in the country according to many, more was expected from Williams in this game, and more was needed. Instead, all night long, he was covered by a Trojan. Uhh, you know what I mean…
TRENCHES: O-LINE & D-LINE
Starter:
Tennessee O-Line
Allowed Northern Illinois defense to limit the run game to 2.2 yards per carry in a 13-9 win.
It isn’t just the offensive line, but more the offense as a whole for the Vols. Before this weekend, Northern Illinois faced two directional schools, Minnesota, and Indiana State. After this weekend, NIU’s defensive numbers improved after facing the Vols. Yikes.
Even Al Davis is trying to find a way to fire Coach Fulmer.
Starter:
Michigan D-Line (and defense as a whole)
Allowing Illinois to pile up over 500 total yards and 45 points, at Michigan Stadium.
18 comments Last one added 8 months ago — Leave a Comment
Isaac Luber 9 months ago
Great article, they all are chumps. I took a sigh of relief every time Summers missed against Penn State. It could've been 20-13 if he made all the field goals and PAT's. Also, I love the references to Al Davis, Clay Aiken, and the use of words for the Maryland game and the Oregon vs. USC game.
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Kevin Paul 9 months ago
Thanks Isaac.
Yes, the PSU game could have been much closer if Summers was at all on his game that day. Still, did you notice that the Nittany Lions slipped and fell in the open field maybe a half dozen times? They could have easily scored some more points themselves... not sure if it was their shoes or the field, or a combo deal, but it was pretty strange considering there really wasn't any inclement weather during the game.
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Isaac Luber 9 months ago
Yeah...Stephfon Green seemed to have a lot of problems with footing. I think it was him who slipped on 3rd and like 5 from the 8 yard line. If he didn't slip, we would've had a touchdown there. Royster, Williams, and Butler were slipping too. Even the Purdue players were slipping. Did it rain there before the game or something?
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Kevin Paul 9 months ago
Yes, Green was the one in the red zone I was thinking of... he would have walked in. The others did a few times, and Purdue did here and there. I was wondering that myself, but it sure didn't look like it and the announcers didn't say anything about it raining beforehand... so that was strange to me. Thoughts on the Wisconsin game this coming weekend?
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Isaac Luber 9 months ago
Wisconsin is mostly a running team, but it will be hard to beat them at home, especially now that they've lost a game to Ohio State at home. They thought they should've won that game, and will be very angry and will take out all their fury on us, and this will make it even harder to beat them. I think we win a close one in Wisconsin, then the home crowd will be used to propel Penn State to break the curse against Michigan, and then the big game will be Ohio State.
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Clayton 9 months ago
Very Surprized Auburn's Offense isnt on there anywhere.
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Kevin Paul 9 months ago
Hey Clayton,
You know, they could easily be... maybe I could put together one for the season or for the month, and they would definitely make that list. They have been mediocre sure, but not really as bad as other teams on a weekly basis... so I leave them off. But an honorable mention is likely deserved...
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Clayton 9 months ago
I'm an Auburn Fan through and through. Besides the first 2 games of the year (vs. cupcakes), Auburn's offense has been inexsistent. Take a look at the stats on offense...
total yards-104th,
passing yards- 103rd,
rushing yards- 60th,
points scored 106th.
0 4th quarter TDs, 5 SEC offensive touchdowns in 4 games, 14 total 2nd half SEC points scored.
Im not trying to get Auburn put on the board. but I tell you what by these numbers.... they should be.
Also, WE LOST TO VANDERBILT!!!! enough said
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Kevin Paul 9 months ago
Wow, those numbers really drive the point home. I had not looked up their stats recently, and knew they were struggling, but that's just downright ugly right there.
Kudos to you though for sticking with your team - that says something. I'm the same way, every time I cheer for, I stick with - through the good and the bad... and in recent years, as a whole, there's been more bad than good.
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Clayton 8 months ago
and now they have fired Tony Franklin the OC. hahaha. its just getting sad down here.
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Lew Wright 9 months ago
Hey Kevin,
Another nice group of selections. Stanford's secondary deserves an honorable mention after being shredded by ND's Clausen for 350 yards and three touchdowns. Holy Crap! Coach Harbaugh's group looked like they were under the spell of a leprechaun.
Great job!
Lew
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Kevin Paul 9 months ago
Thanks Lew! How are you my friend?
I spared your boys yet again... yes.
Worse that lineman from Stanford should be mentioned, as he talked the talk, but didn't walk the walk.
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Lew Wright 9 months ago
Though it's much appreciated you overlooked the overmatched bunch referred to as the Cougars, but that says something as well. Everyone knows we're weak and expects very little. WSU units shouldn't be in the chump category for the rest of the season. That might be categorized as "dog piling", something you wouldn't consider!
Lew
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Kevin Paul 9 months ago
Well yes and as I recall, that's why I let them be the first time as well... I think. It was a while back. Anyway...
So who you like going forward? Who will get upset next? I'm always up for talking a little football if you are.
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Lew Wright 9 months ago
Talking Pac-10, there's still only one team that can beat USC this season...and they already have. That's USC. Don't get me wrong, the Beavers have a very good team with the most exciting running back in the conference, Quiz Rogers. OSU caught the Trojans on a flat day, something that happens in college football all the time.
If you could call it an upset, conference leader Arizona (4-1, 2-0) will only win one more game this season and say "Adios" to the Coach Stoops experiment. Yes, their lone victory will come by way of WSU. Holy crap!
Back to Oregon State. They still win 10 games this season with a bowl victory. I think they can do it if they don't continue running Quiz Rogers 20+ carries a game. As a freshman, he is small in stature to keep running up the middle. Coach Riley has a solid defense and a savvy quarterback complimented by excellent special teams. Yes, I'm talking Rose Bowl.
Lew
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Kevin Paul 9 months ago
OK, some interesting thoughts there.
So wait, Rose Bowl for Oregon State? Where does that land USC then? And what explanation do you have for Oregon State's performance at Penn State? Just flat like USC was...
That's not a bad call on Arizona. I could see that happening.
Hmm, let me see here... I'll make some picks. I think OU wins the Red River Shootout, Kentucky beats South Carolina, and I'll go with LSU over Florida. Penn State and Wisconsin will be in a dogfight at Camp Randall all night long...
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Lew Wright 9 months ago
I like the Badgers to win at home with ball control. That game might just be the hardest hitting game of the weekend. Big boys on both defenses that can and will hit.
Oklahoma looks awesome. That's where I think you'll see USC in postseason...playing the Sooners for the mythical championship. They are the only team that matches up well with USC. One thing that might stop that matchup is the great play of Colt McCoy. Talk about coming into your own this year. The kid is a player.
Not only do I side with you on the Tigers over the Gators...don't think that the game will be all that close.
But Kentucky over Spurrier? If you're right, will the SC fans begin grumbling about how things were more exciting in the day of Coach Holtz? You might have something in that game though.
Oh yeah, OSU getting creamed by Penn State. Young players in front of some of the best football fans in the nation, there's what happened. Coaches really can't prepare most young players for that sort of experience. That game is why I think the Beavs won't lose again. They learned a lesson in their beat down by PSU.
You think Coach Hawkins and the Buffs can break out this week against a very good Kansas team?
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Kevin Paul 9 months ago
Penn State is going to have to open up that SpreadHD offense and get creative... otherwise they could fall into that Badger trap, I agree.
Agreed on McCoy, that he has played much better, though I think Bradford has been off the charts.
You know what, Kentucky's D is scrappy, and I haven't been impressed with Spurrier's offense at all. Kentucky showed me something against 'Bama, even if they gave up a 200-yard rusher in Glen Coffee. It may be 9-6, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Kentucky win.
I've been to Beaver Stadium many times and it's a great place to watch a game - one of the best I would imagine, but I obviously haven't been everywhere, so I won't say the best because how do I know? Still, it gets real loud and they were amped up for Oregon State, and they'll be even more fired up for Michigan in over a week.
You know what, I think the Buffs will give Kansas a game and they could knock them off. I tell you what though, last year I was calling for Reesing to get more props in the Heisman race... not winning it, but at least in the mix more. He can play.
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