Sunday, August 31, 2008

Incoherent, Grammatically-Incorrect, Stream-of-Consciousness Thoughts on Opening Weekend

USC looked like they could be NFC East champions in their game against Virginia; Florida, Georgia, Ohio State and Oklahoma rolled over their easy-as-pie openers. Along the way, the Buckeyes might have lost Beanie Wells and Georgia lost DT Jeff Owens for the year. As if the schedule wasn't brutal enough, the Dawgs can't escape the injury bug. That'll put an even bigger damper on all the national title hype. Speaking of, if I was voting today, I would have to put the Trojans in the top spot for their all to easy, Death Star vs. Alderaan-esque destruction of a decent Cavs team - and they get a week to rest before their showdown with the Bucks. What does that mean? They'll beat OSU by 30 points. Of course, they'll get bored later in the season and lose a game to someone (maybe Oregon?). Oklahoma has arguably the most talent in the nation, but a tough schedule and late-season lackadaisical-ness could slow them down. I can definitely see them losing to OK State this year. Texas Tech will not be the giant killers so many think they will be, though, and the North is soft, so Texas will be the biggest hurdle in the conference. Fortunately for the 'Horns, they have a deep pool themselves and will make the Red River Rivalry very interesting indeed. The winner of that game will have their way cleared to beat slightly overrated Missouri in the Big-12 Title game (another team with an easy schedule). We all know LSU, UGA, UF and Auburn were going to be good this year, but what about South Carolina, Alabama and...Vandy? The Cock D shut down NC ST. and Bama's lines absolutely owned the trenches against Clemson. Nickson and the 'Dores looked impressive, but won't last all season in the meat-grinder. Outside of Miss St. and Arkansas, there's no easy game in the SEC. So, we'll all beat the shit out of each other and clear the way for two teams who hop-scotched their way to a nice, comfortable 11-1 record. My Utah-as-BCS-buster prediction is off to a great start as they won in the not-so-big house and, I think, they will beat BYU. Don't talk too much shit, yet, though about Michigan, because SEC fans shouldn't forget that the team that lost to App St. in last season's opener went on to beat Florida. Who knows who they'll surprise this year. I'd pay $1,000 for it to be Ohio State, though. I'd like there to be more order and organization to this, but I've a rough and wild opening weekend and want to get some rest.

2 comments:

  1. I don't think Maran and I are going to do anything today, but maybe something for the Tennessee game tonight? Oh, wait, they played on Saturday, didn't they?

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