51-14. And the 14 were gifts from the Michigan defense.
That’s kind of how it felt as another victim was brought to
the Ann
Arbor Altar of Football Sacrifice.
I thought for a minute that the UCF Citronauts
might be better than
Hawaii, but then I was proven wrong…a little.
I mean, I think UCF was better, but they weren’t much better. And yes - thanks for asking - up until 1993, UCF was home to the
Citronauts! They changed the name, due
to poor merchandise sales, to the “Golden Knights”. I’m guessing had the team just won more
games, the sale of merchandise probably would’ve taken care of itself….
While part of me takes a deep satisfaction in
watching the destruction of overly matched teams, another part of me is ready
for this team to play some better competition.
I’m not talking Bama, Clemson (well, maybe Clemson the way they’re
playing right now) or the suckeyes just yet; just someone that can make the
contest a little more interesting and tell me if the key players on this team
have the ice-water and backbones to step up and make the plays that they’ll
eventually need to make when the time comes.
Speight
is proving to be a prolific passer…against UCF and Hawaii. (I need to keep
telling myself that.) I’m still not
entirely sure what kind of test (if any) these Wolverines have passed. But I’ll take the win and the point spread
cover. More confidence has been built
and there’s a little more momentum on the rock that’s rolling through
September. Highlights and praise from
ESPN.
Kudos and congrats to everyone that participated and
assisted in the dismantling of the Knights. Speight, Darboh, Butt and Chesson all get a
helmet sticker and an MMQ Attaboy! Give
one to JH for not being stubborn about the running game, also. As soon as he saw that the
Defense and the running game need a little work. Granted, 150 yards of UCF’s rushing was two
plays, but that’s two too many. Live by
the blitz, die by the blitz will be the creed of this defense. And I had a hard time shaking the number “81”
next to Michigan Rush Yards on the scoreboard with about 6:00 to go in the 4th
quarter. Yes, they were stacking the box
and it was even more evident on TV. But
I thought Michigan’s like could have blocked a little better. Maybe Jimmy can use that as a positive moving
forward.
Bring on the looking very much improved 2-0 Buffalos!
The
Rest of the Mess
MACLovin: Central Michigan vs (then) #22 Okie State.
T. Boone Pickens and the rest of the denizens
of Stillwater are learning the hard way that there is absolutely no good thing
(Zero-NADA) that can come from playing a MAC or FCS school. They unfortunately learned it the hard
way. ICYMI, I found a clip for your
review. Please note that this was a one
play – no time on the clock due to intentional grounding by the Cowboys at the
end of regulation.
But here’s the rub:
The Big XII referees screwed up (again, for the 2nd week in a
row) and NEVER SHOULD HAVE LET THE CHIPPIES run an additional play! IT turns out that the MAC had the officiating
crew on the field and the BigXII had the 2 officials in the replay booth. I’m curious as to what kind of party is going
on up in the replay booth at Big XII games.
Granted, last week was in the BigXII’s favor, but this one….not so
much. And I heard there’s a twitter
campaign and a group trying to get the Chips to forfeit the game in the name of
sportsmanship – HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Even if
the wanted to, Vegas and the NCAA won’t let you. The MAC can be oh, so cruel…..THIS JUSTIN: MAC and BigXII Suspend Officialsfrom CMU-OSU game for two weeks! The link:
Clemson
vs Troy: Clemson was
literally on the ropes in the 4th quarter in this game. OK, slight exaggeration but only slight. The Tiggers were 30+ point favorites to
demolish these guys and ended up winning by less than a TD. And they did NOT LOOK GOOD in the
process. I believe you’ll see s shift in
the AP and coaches poll this week that will reflect Clemson and their
Clemsoning.
Satan’s
Warriors vs. WKU: Nothing
remarkable about the game with the exception of Satan being Satan. Gotta’s see ole St. Nick having a “discussion”
with former head coach of everywhere Kiffin.
When asked about it afterward, St. Nick informs us of the
difference between and “argument” and what he and Kiffin were doing.
Ass-Chewing: REMEMBER IT!
Hogs
vs. Horned Frogs: TCU
was the ranked team heading into this game and Patterson know he’d have a fight
on his hands, especially after last season.
Bielema’s boys not only took them down to the wire, but it took two OT’s
to finish this one in Arkansas favor.
Disaster moves for the Frogs – the Texas A&M Transfer QB Kenny Hill
Throat Slash and they kept kicking to Razorback Turkin!
The
Battle for Bristol: A great venue (if you had binoculars) and it
appeared a great time was had by all. 545,000
beers for 156,990 fans will do that – that was the announced attendance, BTW. Early on, the Hoakies appeared to have the
Cremesicles ticket and the Butch Jones Hot Seat was warming up. But then the Hoakies decided to play “dropsies”
with the football and committed turnover after turnover. It’s almost as if they wanted to save Mr.
Jones job!
The
Hatter vs. himself: Les
Miles University finally did something out of the ordinary and was not
associated with the School of Bo: He
pulled his starting QB for an underclassmen.
And LSU seems to have “fixed” their offensive woes.
The
Bullpuppies vs. Nicholls State: The Doggies, won, but it wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t even ugly. It was downright FUGLY (If
you don’t know fugly, you’ll figure out!)
I had to look up where Nicholls State was. There it is, in Nawoleaaans…
I’m not even sure I’ve heard that name in the NCAA Hoops
world, where it seems like you hear everyone.
But they almost – ALMOST became the most talked about FCS school for the
season. Kirby’s seat got a little warmer
as the curse of Georgia and the overrated SEC continues….
The Suckeyes
vs Tulsa: They won. Next week is a BIG GAME for the Suckeyes and
the Laters….
Pitt
vs. PSU: Narduzzi proved to be the better hire for now in the State
of Pennsylvania. Franklin is another
coach that I guess needs a BIG WIN soon…Here’s to hoping he doesn’t get it in
the Big House.
The
Cheeseheads vs. Akron: I
was laughed at for picking Akron and the points in this game and I’m really,
REALLY starting to think the Cheeseheads are better than what everyone was
saying about them pre-season. Right now,
they have my vote for the B1G West Best Team Playing. I’m REALLY REALLY glad Michigan has them in
the Big House in three weeks.
Friday
Night Lights: Louisville vs Syracuse: Louisville molested (that’s the only fitting
word) the Orange on Friday as they did something totally ridiculous by scoring
4 times on the first 6 plays they ran or something like that…..Louisville vs.
FSU Saturday will be MUST SEE TV!!!!
The 5
Stages of Slappy Fan Grief
- Denial and Isolation –The Entire BIG Xii Conference is FRONT AND CENTER this week in Slappy Fan Grief! TCU, the Laters and Okie State, the conferences “bluebloods” and CFP favorites to start the season have all lost a game at this point. While some are proclaiming that Texas is back, they’re Texas….Just sayin’. The entire conference and all the conference talking heads will be dick-tripping all over everywhere trying to justify that a 1-loss Power 5 Team from the Big Xii deserves a spot in the CFP….Right!!!!
- ANGER – EACH AND EVERY SINGLE FAN FROM STILLWATER, OKLAHOMA and FORT WORTH, TEXAS WAS TWEETING AND TEXTING LIKE THIS ON SATURDAY!!! CAN YOU TELL HOW MAD I AM??? CAN YOU TELL HOW I WANT ALL THOSE OFFICIALS TO UP AND DIE? That’s Ture Anger, football fans…..True Anger…..
- Bargaining – the Laters. While they won on Saturday, the entire fan base knows that they need to beat the Suckeys next Saturday to have any kind of chance at a CFP or at least a decent New Year’s Bowl game. It does suck when you’re on the brink of your season being over in September…Been there, Done That….
- Depression – Northwestern. 0-2 with losses to the MAC and the FCS. What’s going on in Evanston? And is Coach Fitzgerald really safe?
- Acceptance – Next week, my pretties! Next Week!!!!
Idle
Thoughts from Saturday
-Is the rain going to hold off?
-Seems like it.
-I actually enjoy a Blue-Grey Sky game early in the season.
-Makes me remember that its football season!
-And it’s not so hot!
-Great crowd at the tailgate. I like noon games, but I also hate ‘em.
-What the hell’s a Citronaut? A cross between an orange and an astronaut,
of course….
-Oh….That’s what it is….
-Tailgating an extra hour would be great.
-Of course, next week is 3:30.
-I don’t like those games as much.
-No night game this year.
-Nice Fly-over on Saturday!
How many of those are we doing, anyway?
-And are we paying for those now?
-I don’t think they’re free anymore….
-Who sells those GREAT BIG AMERICAN FLAGS that cover
the entire 50 X 100 Yard field?
-One day a year there’s a huge demand.
-I guess two as they were on hand for the NFL on Sunday as
well….
-Look OUT!! AIR
MICHIGAN!!!!
-Wait – Is that ANOTHER bomb from Speight to Darboh?
-Okay, I like this but I also like RUNNING THE BALL!
-Jeez, again! 21-0
in the first Quarter.
-Uhhh, Coach Frost?
Your CB’s and safeties need help.
-Speight’s lighting them up like matches on the 4th
of July.
-Fine. Leave 8 in
the box. Speight’s arm need the work.
-And he is looking very confident back there.
-Oh what’s this CRAP!
TACKLE HIM!
-Was that an 89 yard rush from behind the line of
scrimmage?
-The Blitz. Great
concept…..Till it isn’t.
-Other than that, defense looks okay.
-Okay – till that disaster.
-Do you plan on stopping the rush today, Michigan?
-81 yards rushing late in the 4th quarter. How can that be?
-I guess the number that counts is the one with a 5 in
front of it.
-63 and 51 points in consecutive weeks.
-Hasn’t happened since 1993.
-That’s a loooong
time!
-6:00 left and it decides to pour!
-We had sun, clouds and rain. Only thing missing was the s-word.
-I’m not saying that word till at LEAST November!
-Bring on the Buffalos!
The Hot Seat
Week #2’s
Hot Seat Mascot. During
my investigation into Hot Seat Mascot potentials, I ran across a list of women
that I think are worthy of competing for the Hot Seat Mascot as they compete
regularly in the Women’s Mixed Martial Arts Competition known as the MMA! The MMQ is picking a different one each week
that I feel is worthy of being a Hot Seat Mascot! Starting this week with Britney Palmer!
The
Hot Seat
- Miles – LSU. I’m not sure I can move Miles from the #1 spot until he beats somebody worthwhile. That chance may come in the next two weeks with MSU and Auburn coming to LSU. Not ranked, but must wins for LSU.
- Malzhan - Auburn. See LSU. Gus or Les is gonna have a BAD WEEK following the game in two weeks….
- Stoops – Oklahoma. Again, leaving Super Stooper here till the Laters beat somebody…and Somebody’s coming to Oklahoma!!!
- Freeze – Ole Miss.
- Sumlin – Texas A&M.
- Kelly – Domers. Moved Kelly up because even though the Domers prevailed, I think the fans are still really pissed about how they could have beat Texas…Never good when fans are still stewing after a win.
- Muschamp - South Carolina. BAD LOSS for USC. The Fire Muschamp website has been sold to the Gamecocks for a player to be named later and a bag of balls….
- Whoever’s coaching USC
- .
- Hazell - Purdue
- Adazzio - Boston College
- Riley - Nebraska
- Charlie Strong - Texas.
Coaches with desk chairs that
are getting warm:
Richt – Miami
Mullen - Miss State
Johnson – Georgia Tech
Side
NFL NOTE: Lions win the only way they could
win. On a Figgie followed by a
safety. How’s that even possible? Illegal forward pass in your own end zone…that’s
how!
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