Just a few things to say that probably have already been said, possibly some haven't.
I wasn't pleased with how Michigan chose to use Denard Robinson on Saturday, but I'm not sure they have any other choice with him. Denard is NOT a good passer, against Alabama (Without Touissant) he wasn't much of a running threat either. Maybe it gets better for him against other teams. (Read: Teams without Kirby Smart's defense.)
As bad as it is for Michigan, at least we're not Houston. Poor Cougars, it's sad that one terrible hire (and then the terrible hires terrible hires) can ruin what was a renaissance for the College on Cullen. Next week is LaTech, which should, probably, be ranked in the top 25.
Pat Forde forgot to look at last weekend's weather map before writing this terrible column. Considering most of the SouthEast conference schools were keeping one eye on Isaac I'm surprised they got the turn out they did. Classic case of over thinking and trying to create an issue out of nothing.
Alabama is the new number one team in all the land. Which means absolutely nothing. There shouldn't be a poll until after the fifth week of the season, which is why I'm not going to put one together until then.
Big loss for the 'Noles. And a big loss for college football fans. Man can play.
Ladies and Gentlemen: Your Heisman front-runner Straight out of central casting.
David Carr younger brother alert. - Has the dad said he's not going to cut his hair until his second son is drafted?
As much grief as some people give week one of the College Schedule. Week 2 is always worse. This week no top 25 team plays another top 25 team. Although the aTm/Florida tie has potential.
Other games I'll be watching this weekend:
Thursday:
Pittsburgh - Cincinnati: It's quite possible that the Panthers are the worst team in major college football this year.
Friday:
Utah/Utah St.: Utah has the potential to be good, Utah State has the potential to be average. We'll find out on Friday.
Saturday:
UCF/Ohio State: Urban Mayer is probably ahead of schedule in Columbus. This should not be news.
Kansas St./Miami: Could be the best game of the weekend.
Air Force/Michigan: Will the Wolverines let 'Bama beat them twice? I hope not.
Texas St./Texas Tech: Is UH that BAD, or is Tx St that GOOD? We'll find out. (I'm betting on the former)
La Tech/Houston: See the question above, also La Tech is a legit top 25 team. Expect the Coogs to get thrashed.
OK State/Arizona: For no reason other than I'm always glad to see Rich Rod take a beating.
Georgia/Missouri: Welcome to the SEC Tigers, drink heavy, this one's gonna hurt.
Florida/aTm: Should be a very good game. Always interested in seeing Sumlin's teams play.
There are various other games that I'll peek at Nebraska/UCLA for one (how good is either team?) and Notre Dame/Purdue because I still believe the Irish are paper tigers this year (again). I'll have some picks out later this week, before Thursday.
Great opening week. We can only hope the rest of the season is as entertaining as Week 1.
