College Football Roundup (10.25.09)
I’m gonna do something I don’t think I’ve done all year — run a blog without a commercial and marching band? Not a chance.
Some things are just too sacred to change.
I’m gonna lead the blog with Georgia Tech, which certainly should get its due after thumping Virginia on Saturday. That’s right, Jackets! Party like it’s 1990, the LAST time you guys beat the Cavs in Charlottesville. After Miami fell against Clemson, Tech only needs to win its two remaining ACC games to play for the conference title. And how did they do it? Seriously, if you don’t know how Tech is winning right now, you’re probably waiting for the BYU-TCU game story to be on here (HA!). Tech runs the ball — period. Here’s the game story from the AJC. And you (well, ME) thought the Jackets’ offense was a gimmick that might work in high school or junior college. Whoops! Here’s the story from the Macon Telegraph about today’s win.
Now, keeping up with my blog tradition, here’s a commercial break. Only fitting, I know, right?
Want to know what else happened, as far as the AP top 25? Click here.
At Georgia, the Bulldogs are getting ready for QB Tim Tebow and Florida, as this story illustrates.
Now, onto the game I was at, Saturday. The Rams let a game get away they should have won. Albany State’s normally dominating offense was far from that Saturday against Tuskegee as the Rams lost, 21-19. Here is the game story I wrote from that game, as well as a sidebar with a focus on ex-Albany High star Ryan Jackson, who plays for Tuskegee. I have already written my column for Monday on Saturday’s game, and I will give you a hint what it’s about — missed opportunities.
The biggest story from the top 25 today was how Bama struggled. Well, what else is new when it comes to the Tide’s offense? Even in 1992, a mediocre offense that scored occasionally with David Palmer was carried by Antonio Langham and the Tide’s defense. That’s just the Bama way. Here are some more stuff on Bama-Tennessee.
As for Auburn? Auburn fans can open their eyes, now. That game’s over with LSU dominating them. Here is a story from the AP on that. Here is some more writings on the Auburn loss, and another blog is here from the Mobile Register’s Evan Woodbery.
And with the FSU ‘Noles, the coaches found a way to spark their team’s comeback win Thursday against UNC, as the Tallahassee Democrat writes about here.
I would be surprised if Bama is still atop the AP poll. The Gators did not play that well either against Mississippi State, but look for the two teams to be switched today. I think, however, for now they have proven themselves to be the country’s top two teams.
And if you are REALLY wanting to know more about the BYU-TCU game (sigh) … click here.
OK, there. you have it.
well, not completely, yet. Here is today’s marching band, not only honoring Iowa’s last-second win, but also — the KING OF POP! I couldn’t find one of them playing “Billie Jean.” anyway…
GO GET ‘EM.
October 28th, 2009 at October 28, 2009 8:08 am
I think Cincinnati may be the # 1 college football team. Bama and Florida both should have losses to Miss. St. and Arkansas, respectively. Blame their wins on a bad field goal kicker and the partial SEC refs.
After the Albany Herald conducted a survey of what teams we like in Southwest Georgia, the Bulldogs and Braves were runaway winners. Yet almost every day Auburn and FSU stories are on the front page and zero stories about the Dawgs (the Braves are basically irrelevent in the off-season with trades being the exception). Loran Smith can only offer stories about the 1965 or 1980 teams. This is 2009. Write about the current team Loran or don’t write at all. We don’t need to revisit yester-year’s !