Well, the Yankees are out, meaning my work is cut in half, theoretically.
Between that and my computer programs running slower than molasses because of a Windows Update (it’s gone up 15% in 90 minutes…help me please), I figured I’d respond to some comments recently left for me. So, thanks to those who read and wrote. And, if the response continues, I’ll do this more often (how often depends on the amount of responses).
And finally, I plan on doing some more recruiting stuff because I received good feedback. So stay tuned, and tomorrow I'll do my Heisman watch for Wednesday and my weekend preview on Friday after I return from Boston.
Onto the comments/questions:
-Rob
Okay, I agree and disagree. Cal could beat West Virginia. I watched the WVU-ECU game in its entirety and West Virginia did nothing to impress me. The trio of Nate Longshore, Marshawn Lynch and DeSean Jackson could put points up on the scoreboard. I do think that Steve Slaton and Pat White could run all over Cal, but put enough guys in the box and that’ll only go so far. Oregon has a very mobile quarterback in Dennis Dixon and an extremely promising running back in Jonathan Stewart, and the Bears held them to 69 yards.
Pat White hasn’t shown he can carry the Mountaineers with his arm – I know he hasn’t needed to yet, but I’m willing to bet there’s a reason for that. Against ECU, he was 17-24, 216 yards and 2 TDs. Not bad, except for the three picks. In three of his five games this year, White has attempted less than 7 passes, is he going to be ready to engineer a game-winning drive with 90 seconds left, if necessary?
I also haven’t forgotten how Tennessee beat up Cal in the season opener, but I don’t count first games all that much because of all the preparation behind it. I think a Tennessee-Cal game would be closer if it went down again.
As far as LSU, you’re right. They’d beat both teams. Their two losses were against powerhouses and both were good games. Next week’s rankings will take that into consideration.
-Hunter Cashdollar
**In reference to me having Adrian Peterson atop my Heisman watch list.
The last three Heisman winners have been juniors. By the way, that's a great last name.
-La Monica
This came after my post “Do the Walk of Life.”
And, Jessie’s Girl is better, yes, but this was what was stuck in my head at the time. The ’80s song currently stuck in my head is “Foolish Heart” by Steve Perry, in case you were wondering.
-Jeremy
Well, because of their misfortune. First Michael Bush, then Brian Brohm. However, I’ll reevaluate after they play a tough Cincinnati team this weekend, especially because the very talented Brohm will be back. If Louisville shows it can stop the run this weekend and they post a ton of points, I’ll pick them over WVU. Good question though.