Proving a point
The most under-hyped Top 7 team in the history of college football tried to silence critics this weekend by clobbering Kansas State 58-28 on the road.
However, the Red Raider’s victory will probably earn as much respect from the pollsters as Govenor Palin’s interviews do in the North East.
So yes, Texas Tech is a contender in the Big XII South.
Question of the Week
Which conference is better, the Big XII or the SEC?
While the top SEC failed to stay undefeated last week, the Big XII powers succeed in impressive fashion.
The question is whether the offenses in the Big XII would be able to score enough points to beat defenses in the SEC.
I believe they are.
Expect fans at the Cotton Bowl to be chanting “Big XII, Big XII” when the ESPN Gameday crew comes to Dallas this weekend.
Reader’s Response
This is where you the reader get a chance to respond to the question of the week. Post a comment and make your case.
Star performance of the Week
Juice Williams had a record performance on Saturday in the Big House. Williams combined for 431 yards of total offense, which tied for the most ever allowed by a Michigan opponent.
The Wolverines were just as bad at “squeezing” the Juice as the Angles.
Rich Rodriguez had to envy Ron Zook, because Williams is exactly the type of athlete the coach wants taking snaps for the Wolverines.
This Illinois offense is good enough to hang with almost any team in the country. With only two losses to teams who are currently in the Top 6, we can expect the Fighting Illini to make some noise in the Big Ten.
Top Five
1. Oklahoma- Stoops' team took care of business on the road, beating Baylor to improve to 17-0 all-time against the Bears.
2. Alabama- Nick Saban escaped Kentucky with a win and the Tide head into their bye week with a perfect 6-0 record.
3. Missouri- The Tigers put an end to the 30 year Lincoln drought by absolutely rolling the black shirts 52-17.
4. Louisiana State- The Tigers and Charles Scott had the week off to rest, and Les Miles had extra time to prepare for Florida.
5. Texas- The Longhorns passed their first road test by easily handling Colorado in Boulder.
Upcoming
Five things to watch for next week:
1. Clemson vs. Wake Forrest
The Tigers travel to Winston-Salemon Thursday night with a chance to get back into the thick of things in the wide-open ACC Conference race.
2. Texas vs. Oklahoma
The Red River Rivalry takes center stage, as the two teams battle for the Golden Hat and the number one spot in the country in Dallas.
3. LSU vs. Florida
The Tigers leave the Bayou and head to the Swamp to try and kill the Gators' national title hopes.
4. Oklahoma State vs. Missouri
The Pokes will get their first shot to show the country just how good this team really is, and learn firsthand what the “Chase Daniel Show” is all about.
5. Penn State vs. Wisconsin
The Nittany Lions face a tougher road test this week in Madison. Beleima’s Badgers couldn’t lose two in a row at home, right?
Video of the Week
How great was it to have football on every single night this week?
On Tuesday night Middle Tennessee State needed a Hail Mary to beat Florida Atlantic at home. Remember, just two weeks ago the Blue Raiders nearly pulled off a sequel to the “Blue Grass Miracle” against Kentucky.
In case you missed it, check it out.
Wedding
Next week I will be at a buddy’s wedding back in Texas, so the article will not be like previous weeks. However, I will be recording the games and writing a special edition of Wordplay, wedding style.
X-Factor
Guys that probably aren’t a household name, but will be come December.
RB Derrick Locke (Kentucky) RB John Clay (Wisconsin) RB Daniel Dufrene (Illinois) QB Chris Crane (Boston College)
Your BCS bowl match-ups right now
Rose Bowl: Penn State vs. Southern Cal
Orange Bowl: Virginia Tech vs. Ohio State
Sugar Bowl: Louisiana State vs. Pitt
Fiesta Bowl: Missouri vs. Brigham Young
National Championship Game: Alabama vs. Oklahoma
Zzzzzzz (Teams the country shouldn’t sleep on)
Programs on the rise: North Carolina, Virginia Tech, Illinois, Vanderbilt, Oklahoma State, Boise State.
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