College Football Review

We’re heading towards the end of the college football season with only some conference championship games and a few others before we enter bowl season. Let’s review last week quickly with some personal thoughts thrown in.

Music to listen to: Best of John Frusciante Solos from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers

This guy may be the best active guitarist alive who started making hay in the 1990’s.

Texas 49, Texas A&M 39: Rivalry games are always difficult to prognosticate on because of the emotions and this is a prime example of it, even though another game mentioned later will prove this even more. Texas should have won this game by 20 points on paper but playing on the road against your rival does these things to you.

Rutgers 34, Louisville 14: Why are Phil Fulmer and Tommy Tubberville allegedly highly intrigued by the Louisville job? I’m sure that the Cards can throw some money at them but besides that, what’s the appeal?

Ohio 35, Temple 17: Fifteen years ago, only one of these teams, maybe neither one would be bowling this season and now it looks like both of them will be with shared records of 9-3. At least Ohio gets to play for the MAC title.

Cincinnati 49, Illinois 36: Don’t believe a word of Brian Kelly saying that he’s staying at the ‘Natti. He would be an absolute fool to not consider the options. You don’t strive to be the head coach of Cincinnati. You strive to be the head coach of a major program like, dare I say it, Notre Dame. I know that he said that to dissolve the attention but I see right though that.

Akron 28, Eastern Michigan 21: The Eagles will finish with a record of 0-12, that’s rough.

Alabama 26, Auburn 21: War Eagle Growing! There’s optimism on the Plains! The Tigers fell one win short of my prediction that they would win eight games but still have a bowl game. Alabama is going to have to find some more diversity in their offense by Saturday or Florida wins, easily.

Nebraska 28, Colorado 20: As someone who follows the Buffalos from across the country with moderate interest, why has Dan Hawkins been retained for next season? I don’t expect Colorado to compete for national titles every year but finishing 3-9 is inexcusable.

West Virginia 19, Pittsburgh 16: Didn’t see the game because I have better things to do in my life

than watch Big East football.

South Carolina 34, Clemson 17: The Gamecocks dominated this contest. Would be interested in knowing what a Clemson fan would rather have, a win over South Carolina or an ACC title. Also, if CJ Spiller doesn’t get invited to New York, then problems.

Florida 37, Florida State 10: The Tebow worship is out of control but I avoided nearly all of it by just watching the game.

A quick thought on Bobby Bowden. The move had to be made. He was performing at a subpar level for his job. I’m not talking about the level of finishing ranked in the top-five for ten straight seasons. Those days are over. I’m talking about competing for conference titles, having ten-win seasons once every two to three years. He’s a legend but there was no way that he was going to leave that job on his own. Coaching is literally his life, something he’s been doing for close to 60 years. College football consists of “amateurs” playing each other but its also a business.

As far as the future of Florida State, this should add some clarity to the program. Its Jimbo’s show now, which may not be a good thing. That’s why I’m opposed to coaches in waiting situations. If Jimbo wasn’t there, they could conduct a nationwide search and probably find someone more qualified. People talk about the value of the Notre Dame job. Florida State looks down at Notre Dame.

Georgia 30, Georgia Tech 24: Had to see this game with the Georgia fans who are in my family, not good. However, winning an ACC title is actually more important for Tech fans. Sure, we will have to hear crap from Bulldog fans all year but for the program to build to its maximum level, a conference title is a requirement.

Oklahoma 27, Oklahoma State 0: Oklahoma State went from the Fiesta Bowl to maybe the Holiday Bowl. That has to hurt the mind and the wallet.

Virginia Tech 42, Virginia 13: Groh had one, maybe two good seasons and the rest were below average. The Cavs aren’t going to win any national titles in the near future but should at least get to eight wins once in a while.

LSU 33, Arkansas 30: Better clock management Les Miles. Not great, just better than the Ole Miss contest.

BYU 26, Utah 23: Maybe the most entertaining game of the weekend.

Houston 73, Rice 14: You would think that the score was run up, but not really. The score was 59-0 AT THE HALF!!! The Cougars could have hit 100 if they wanted.

Mississippi State 41, Ole Miss 27: Result not as surprising as the score. Under normal circumstances, an 8-4 year before the bowl games would be considered a success for Ole Miss. Wonder what the perception is now?

Boston College 19, Maryland 17: Fridge isn’t getting fired because Maryland can’t afford to.

Missouri 41, Kansas 39: The game that got Mangino to “resign” tonight. He had to go amid all of the speculation. He won a lot of games for that program but when you coach at a basketball school like KU, its best to just stay quiet and keep moving. Plus, if the stories are true, he’s an ass and can go kick rocks.

MTSU 38, Louisiana-Monroe 19: Look at the Blue Raiders getting nine wins this season. Enjoy your bowl boys, all of Middle Tennessee will be watching.

Utah State 52, Idaho 49: Rough loss for my Vandals, who finish the season 7-5 and are most likely not going to go bowling. This isn’t a one-year deal for me. I will still follow these guys as my adopted WAC team.

Tennessee 30, Kentucky 24: This loss was even tougher than Idaho’s. This had to be the year that Kentucky ended its losing streak to the Vols and it didn’t happen. It may be another decade of losses.

Stanford 45, Notre Dame 38: All that needs to be said about Charlie Weis has been said. Notre Dame isn’t an elite program anymore, will never be and the fans and administration should get used to more 8-4 seasons and a BCS appearance once every four years than competing for national titles.

Looking forward to this week:

Florida vs. Alabama: I’ve stuck with Bama all year and I’m not changing now.

Texas vs. Nebraska: The Huskers take a lead into the fourth quarter before Texas scores two late touchdowns for the victory.

Cincinnati vs. Pitt: Panthers pull off the home upset and Brian Kelly DOESN’T go to Notre Dame!

Georgia Tech vs. Clemson: Game scares me as a Tech fan and it gets even scarier when Clemson pulls off the upset of the night.