My first impressions from last week's games. I like to look at last week's results and write the first thoughts that come to my mind. Let's get it on:
Nebraska's freshman QB Martinez goes on the road to smoke KSU, and one of my favorite coaches of all time, Bill Snyder. As good as Martinez has played, he's a freshman, and a freshman starter at QB will eventually find a way to blow a game. It's my job to figure out when(Texas?)...Last week's matchup between Uconn-Rutgers showcased two of the best coaches in all of college football. Do all of you realize that Edsall of UConn has brought respect to a program that was almost non-existent when he first got there 12 years ago? Coach Schiano of Rutgers has also brought great respect to a program that was every bit as bad as Temple was when both were members of the Big East. I give each a tremendous of credit for sticking with their respective schools. Each would be successful at almost any program in the NCAA...
MSU Spartans have really developed a balanced offense under coach Dantonio. They have two runners capable of rushing for 100 yards in a game( Baker and Bell), and they've been getting outstanding QBing from Cousins. I have normally viewed MSU as a phony team in the past. They might be the real deal...ISU beats Texas Tech one week, then comes back the next week and gives up 60+ points to Utah. What the heck is going on there???
The Ole Ball Coach, Spurrier of South Carolina, figured out a game plan to take advantage of the Crimson Tide's inexperienced returning defense(only 2 returning starters). I forget sometimes that Spurrier might still be the same offensive genius who made a winning team out of the Duke Blue Devils(are you kiddin' me?), and the dominant Florida Gators. The only problem with the Gamecocks big win over Alabama? I DIDN'T TAKE THE GAMECOCKS...Once upon a time, coach Pat Hill of Fresno had one of the best ATS(against the spread) in college football. It is absolutely HARD TO BELIEVE that in his team's last 21 games, Hill is an amazing 4-17 ATS!
SATURDAY'S EARLY, 12:00P.M. PLAYS:
Missouri finally goes on the road for the first time this year. They face Texas A&M. Believe it, or not, A&M has played some pretty good defense this year, and I think they'll do well in their first Big 12 home game against a poor Missou rush offense ,and a Tiger passing offense that features a banged-up QB in Gabbert. A&M also has the offense to score on the banged-up Missou defense. TWO STAR PLAY ON TEXAS A&M.
I think the Pitt-Syracuse game will end up very much like the Cincy-Louisville game did tonight. Syracuse is an up-and-coming team. They played well last week, defensively, in their win over USF. I just don't think they're ready to play consistently on a weekly basis. They've played a much weaker schedule than Pitt(Akron, Maine, Colgate), and played horribly in the toughest game they had this year, a 21-40 loss to Washington. Pitt has played Utah, Miami, and Notre Dame. With the exception of their pass defense vs. the Hurricanes, they've played pretty good defense overall. I don't think Syracuse will run the ball vs. the Panthers. I know they will not be able to pass the ball on Pitt. Conversely, Pitt has two good running backs in Lewis and Graham(they'll do some damage against the Orange defense), and, QB Sunseri has shown improvement since his poor showing vs. Miami,Fla.(27 for 39 for 272 yards at Notre Dame).
THREE STAR PLAY ON PITT OVER SYRACUSE
ONE STAR PLAY ON MICHIGAN STATE OVER ILLINOIS: Both teams run the ball well. The Spartans have the better QB in Cousins, and the home field. MSU is the real deal!
Return tomorrow throughout the day for my college recommendations.
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