Friday, September 25, 2009

Yet another one bites the dust

Ole Miss became the latest team in the top-5 to make it a short stay. Hey we didn't even get to say we"ll leave the light on for ya!

The Rebels fell at South Carolina (3-1) last night and were lucky the final score was only 16-10. The Cocks had four great first half drives, three ended with short field goals, and one ended on a Stephen Garcia fumble.

Garcia was solid until he took a hit that bruised his lower left side and hip area. Steve Spurrier continues to show that in terms of the college game he still has a great feel for whats going on. The fans in Columbia and the school itself are strong enough to have a top-five program in the SEC and last night took a big step toward that. Or did it?

Is Ole Miss really that good? Jevan Snead didn't look like a better thrower or quarterback last night than Tim Tebow. 7-21?

The Rebels have Alabama in two weeks and LSU later this year. Good bye BCS, hello Liberty Bowl.

The game of the week in my mind is clearly Miami at Virginia Tech. I love the Hurricanes. That win over Florida State now looks even better. Don't believe me? Call Provo, Utah information and ask for Bronco Mendenhall.

Jacory Harris is the best quarterback at Miami since Ken Dorsey. Before its over, He could be up there with the likes of Vinny, Gino, Jim, and Bernie. He has some wheels too to keep plays alive and the skill players that the Canes' made famous are returning as well.

The question for me is if Virginia Tech can score with Miami. I loved Nebraska getting 5 in this spot last week, winner, winner. I like the Canes here. I think they are very much for real.

Don't forget to tune in to Western Kentucky at Navy, Saturday at 1:30 on 1430-WNAV, Joe Miller, Wiley Baker, Vic Fererra, and me kick things off with the Tailgate Show. Kickoff is 3:30 and the 5th quarter show after the game.

Southern High, the alma mater of Mr. Miller and me looks to go 4-0 tonight, good luck to Russ Meyers and company, we'll be there and a full report.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Questions without answers and random thoughts

As a new voter in the Harris Poll, which is part of the BCS Formula, its my duty to watch a lot of College Football.

Shocker....Florida 1. Texas 2. in my poll.......the rest of the country is a question mark right now.

Didn't Tennessee surprise you staying within 10 of might Florida? Lane Kiffin might not be so bad.

I watched Pitt Saturday in person and right now they are the best of a questionable BIG East....

Does it get any worse for Maryland right now? At least Hoops is pre-season top-25 and Gary got extended til 2013. Ralph through 2013 anyone?

Wac football= Xbox360 Boise State is like watching a video game.

Is Penn State top-five good?

What do Ohio State, USC, and Oklahoma have in common lately? uh a loss by mid-September

Army is 2-1 in football...

NFL

I actually watched Redskins-Rams from the stands with my boys Sunday. Were those two NFL Teams or UFL?

Heartbreak hotel for Dallas and Miami in prime time. Those Manning's can sure play cant they? Think Dad would have liked to have just one season like they have?

Baltimore is Numero Uno right now. Cleveland is numero 32. That Mangini guy....nice

I loved the AFL Uniforms and refs opening night. Did you know Denver used to wear Yello Uniforms?

Better than we thought...Denver, San Francisco, Brett Favre.

Please wake up....Tennessee..

Early MVP Leader....Drew Brees...

PREPS

Watched my alma mater Southern beat Arch-rival South River last Thursday. Just a hunch but Davonte Burke will play football on a scholarship somewhere in two years.


MISC

Delonte West? Hope you were going to Silverado Gun Show.

Plaxico in Jail. Two years. Giants hardly miss him.

Did you know there are at least two D-III players in the NFL? Byron Westbrook (Salisbury) with the Redskins and Pierre Garcon (Mt. Union) with the Colts.

Jim Crews out at Army in Basketball? Bobby Knight is free...

Western Kentucky at Navy Saturday 3:30 be there or listen in on the Navy Radio Network

Sunday, September 6, 2009

IN a loss, two teams, one kid prove what College Football is truly all about

Standing on the field as the sideline reporter on the Navy Radio Network, I watched the Mids nearly ruin the weekend for over 105,000 people dressed in red. The Mids were within a two-point conversion of tying THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY with 2:23 to go.

What struck me the most were two things. No one got up in anyone's face and started taunting. When guys had big collisions, they were met with taps on the shoulder pads of respect. See, when you are well coached, and coached by staffs who demand you act like men and not 15 year old egotistical punks, this is the product you get. The behavior of both teams in a hard fought game for 60 minutes was exactly what the AFCA was hoping to get from its teams this weekend. This is just a football game. Perhaps tapes should be sent to Boise State and Oregon for future reference.

The second thing was how Navy Quarterback Ricky Dobbs, who might one day be in a situation to take a bullet on the battlefield, took a football bullet yesterday for his team. He didn't have too, he played very well. His teammates did what they were asked to do. A superior athlete on the other side, Terrell Pryor made several plays to escape potential danger in the first half to give Ohio State just enough breathing room.

"I take full responsibility for this loss," Dobbs said. How many college athletes, or heck, athletes at any level are willing to step to a podium and say that? This is a kid who wants to run for President in 2040. Ricky, Ill 70, but if im kicking, you still have my vote.

The Service Academies went 2-1 overall yesterday. All three showed signs they are ready to play good football this year. Army bested Eastern Michigan on the road and Air Force scorched 1-AA or FCS foe Nicholls State in a glorified scrimmage, 72-0.

The commerce that was taking place on Lane Ave. on the way in to Ohio Stadium yesterday was amazing. Vendors galore, selling everything from Necklaces to sunglasses to any kind of food or beverage of your choice. But the respect the people of Columbus showed for the Mids players, fans, and support staff was truly remarkable and will never be forgotten.

The ACC would like to forget its weekend. No notable wins, and several frustrating losses. Virginia Tech and Maryland lost to SEC and PAC-10 foes, and Richmond and William & Mary of the CAA won games against ACC teams, Duke and Virginia on their fields! Cop that with Villanova coming back to beat Temple late, and the CAA had a spectacular weekend.

Sam Bradford's injury proved costly to Oklahoma, but what was more stunning to find out was 36 BYU players are Married! I know they go on missions and are a bit older, but 36!!!!! That has to be an NCAA record.

4-0 this week, Army and South Carolina win outright and NAVY-OSU went over and Oklahoma State -5 beat Georgia by 14. See ya next week.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

College Football's opening weekend is here. I will be in Columbus at Ohio State as Navy visits the Buckeyes. The Mids will need some OSU help to win, but, that doesnt mean this cant be a closer game than you think.

"We know what kind of challenge this is, but, we are alos going to try and win a football game,'' Navy Head Coach Ken Niamatalolo said.

Ohio State does have Southern Cal next week. The over under is 47...I like the over.

Other games...

Thursday N.C. State giving five at home against South Carolina. Who said N.C. State was that good all of a sudden. Upset Special...Take the Cocks and the points.

Oklahoma State hosts Georgia Saturday afternoon. This is Dez White's coming out party. Take the Cowpokes giving 5.

Eastern Michigan is at home against Army. Two teams, new coaches, similar issues from the past. Another upset Special, take the fighting Ellerson's getting 5 1/2......

Its finally here......good luck this weekend....