Jason Whitlock is a Turd.

That is actually Jason Whitlock doing what he does best. Sleeping.

So here I am, logging on to check my Fantasy Football squads (by the way, you're losing this week Cover3 and Sneakerhoes) and an article running along the top catches my eye. It's by Jason Whitlock, who is a turd. I click to see what it says, because he's backing Keyshawn Johnson for his interview with Chad Johnson last week. Jason Whitlock doesn't disappoint. In his article, titled The 10 Truths, he proves, yet again, that he's a hater. Here's what I'm talking about:



10. Let me tip my hat to ESPN's Keyshawn Johnson for his wonderful, tension-filled interview with Chad Johnson last weekend.

Keyshawn confronted Mr. Bojangles in a way that the majority of broadcasters and journalists wouldn't dare. Keyshawn is receiving some criticism for the interview because you could argue that Keyshawn — sans the elaborate TD celebrations — was a disruptive locker-room force during his playing career much like Chad Johnson. Remember, Keyshawn is the guy who jealously attacked Wayne Chrebet for no reason.

That bit of hypocrisy didn't bother me because Keyshawn is no longer a player. He's a member of the media, and he performed his job beautifully. That's all I can ask as a viewer.

Well, I do wish Keyshawn had pointed out to Chad that the Bengals haven't won a damn thing in Chad's era. In his one playoff game, Chad melted down at halftime with the Bengals holding a lead simply because he hadn't caught enough passes. Chad Johnson foolishly believes he's a "winner."

There's no evidence of that.



My Thoughts:

OK, so now Chad Johnson is Mr. Bojangles? Well I have to admit, I've heard the name Mr. Bojangles, but not sure the origin, so let me go check it out...

according to wikipedia, Mr. Bojangles was the subject of a song in the late 60's who was an alcoholic tap dancer the creator of the song met in prison.

Well guy, I highly doubt Chad Johnson is an alcoholic, and also, since he's been in the league, he's never been in any kind of trouble, much less prison. Chad dances, but so do dozens of other people who score touchdowns in the NFL. It's not like you can catch Ocho Cinco just bustin a move on the sidelines at any given moment. He has even stopped dancing after he scores, because he states "What is there to celebrate about? We're losing. Once we start winning again, I'll start celebrating." Sounds like he's got his head on his shoulders to me.

He backs Keyshawn because he's a member of the media who stood up to Chad Johnson who apparently gives Jason Whitlock boners mixed with fits of rage at the very site of the gold grilled receiver.

He says Keyshawn's history as a cry baby and a locker room nuisance doesn't matter because he's not a player anymore. That's like a former pot head criticizing someone for smoking a blunt. Like "damn, just last week you were puff puff passin with us son?!" Further than that, Keyshawn acts like a baby constantly on air, in regards to the teams he left on less than favorable terms. Namely, the Bucs, and Panthers. Watch Sunday NFL countdown this Sunday (11 am Eastern time) on ESPN and listen to him. Seriously. Tell me I'm wrong. Tell me Keyshawn doesn't have a single good thing to say about either ball club. He deserves to be called out on that. Not saying that the interview between the two Johnson's wasn't entertaining, but come on.

"Chad Johnson foolishly believes he's a winner."

Oh, I'm sorry. See, I thought averaging 1,154 yards a season, and 7 TDs a year over 6 years was such a horrible feat. Four pro bowl appearances in the past 6 years, along with a sure nod this year makes 5 in 7 years. That's terrible production. God awful, I tell you.







9. ESPN's version of "60 Minutes" — "E:60" — has a chance to be one of the most entertaining shows on TV, if it would stick to just airing the "pitch meetings."

Based on reporter/Around the Horn debater Michael Smith's pitch of a story on Chad Johnson, E:60 might be the most honest, unintentionally funny show on cable.

Let me say this off the top: I'm a Michael Smith fan. He's a young brother with talent and passion for the profession. But developing, nurturing and guiding talented young brothers and sisters is not ESPN's strength.

Overexposing them, putting them in positions they're not ready for and pushing them to be more like Stuart Scott is what ESPN does best. Stephen A. Smith was well on his way to being one of the most important sports journalists today until ESPN executives snatched him and put him in position to fail with a TV talk show.

Is Michael Smith next? If he's caught on camera one more time trying to explain to a group of grown folks why Chad Johnson's shucking, jiving and bojangling are "easily one of the most compelling moments in pro football today, if not all of sports for that matter ... Like, everybody is watching to see what he's going to do."

The look on Lisa Salters' face as Smith pitched this load of garbage was priceless. Watch the 11-minute pitch video. I can't do it justice. Seriously, at one point Salters' gasped in disgust and the room broke into nervous laughter when Smith tried to put a positive spin on Johnson having four kids by three different women.



My thoughts:

OK, Jason Whitlock, you're a bum. Let's say this first and foremost. You write for the Kansas City Star. You are not on ESPN. You write for fox sports, which is about 1/10th as popular (maybe) as ESPN. You used to be on ESPN, but you were let go, so you hold a grudge. I see through you, Jason Whitlock. You're a window. A big ass window, but clear none the less. Your claim that ESPN doesn't nurture, and over exposes young black men and woman is a little retarded to me. You see, I thought that by giving these young men and woman considerable face time, you were opening them up to future opportunities that they probably would never have gotten. I will give you that Stephen A. Smith's show failed, but was it because the higher ups at ESPN wanted to shit on Stephen A. Smith by giving him a talk show that wasn't all that great? If that was true, do you think Stephen A. would still be on ESPN all the time, like he is? I highly doubt it. Not to mention, he still hosts a show on ESPN radio. See:



And whats up with all the Bojangles talk? He must have ate at Bojangles right before he wrote the article. (We don't have Bojangles down here in FL, but it is some FIIIIIRE food)






5. Has anyone asked Roger Goodell what precautions he'll take to ensure that the Pro Bowl — if moved to the mainland — won't turn into NBA All-Star Weekend?
Goodell is allegedly considering taking the Pro Bowl away from Honolulu, moving it to the week before the Super Bowl and playing the game close to the Super Bowl location. This is stupid.

The NFL's all-star game is the most non-competitive game of all the all-star contests. It might as well be two-hand touch. You don't want to bring more media attention to this non-event. The players will get ripped for not trying, just like the NBA's game.

Plus, you risk having every hip hop entertainer hooking up with their favorite hip hop football player and throwing a party, which will invite every hip hop wannabe gangsta to descend on the host city and loiter.

The beauty of the Pro Bowl in Honolulu is that most football fans can't pile into a car and drive to the game. The Pro Bowl is exclusive. About a dozen media members, a select group of retired players and groupies with actual jobs regularly attend the Pro Bowl. The players stay in a secluded resort. The setup is perfect. Goodell should think long and hard before making this move. He's going to create a major headache.



My thoughts:



That's you on the far left, Jason Whitlock, and that's Tech N9ne in the back right. That's the 57th Street Road Dogs, a rap group from Kansas City (or so it read on the caption of the picture) I can feel the hate in your heart, big fella. It's oozing out of your mouth, and fingers through the keyboard right in to my view. Now, I don't agree with Roger Goddell moving the Pro Bowl to the week before the Super Bowl because the players that are in the Big Game, won't play the week before, and that's unfair to the fans. No matter how much or how little effort is actually given during the game. But, arguing moving it within the 48 continuous states would bring an element these cities wouldn't want just comes off as pure hatred.

"you risk having every hip hop entertainer hooking up with their favorite hip hop football player and throwing a party, which will invite every hip hop wannabe gangsta to descend on the host city and loiter."

This just in! Every hip hop entertainer can fly to whatever city he or she wants to and mingle with these players any time they want. The wannabe gangstas are in every city in America, and also have access to these stars every week. STOP HATING ON HIP HOP YOU FUCK! Tell these men to take responsibility for their own actions. Hip Hop can't make you do a damn thing. Also, I know you've seen the commercials on TV..the NFL and the United Way have a partnership. Imagine what kind of projects and the positive publicity that would come from having the all stars of the league all working one one project, even if it's only for one day. There are possibilities of something going wrong every single week of the NFL season, and moving the Pro Bowl around just increases revenue and the number of fans who can go to the game and see it in person.

Should the NFL Make the Leap?

So, with the Giants and Dolphins set to play tomorrow, Sunday, in London the question has been asked: Should the NFL move full time to foreign counties? They could have expansion teams, play certain games, hell, maybe even move a team or two.

From my understanding, over 60% of the Buffalo Bills season ticket holders are from Canada. So moving a franchise, or starting one in Canada doesn't seem all that crazy. But, there was this little thing called NFL Europe, that recently went kaput. But they were second rate teams, with a bunch of NFL reject players. A minor league for the NFL, if you will. Now, there will be more than 80,000 fans filling Wembley Stadium on Sunday, so that says that there is a demand for the sport. But, what would the numbers look like if there were teams there full time? Would 80,000 people show up consitantly, if the talent level was the same as in the States? Would even half of that number show up on a regular basis? Here's my outlook on it. I think it's a great idea to to play a couple games a season abroad. But let's not move a team there. It would be too much of a hastle to have a team travel that far every week. Whether a team would be going to play there, or that team would be coming to play it's away games over here.

Europe has it's futball, and America has it's football. When the World Cup came to USA, a lot of people showed up, because it was a rare occasion. But then they started the MLS, and the stadiums are near empty every night. Why is that? Because it has become too regular. It doesn't fit in to the mold of American sports. It's the same reason that in a lot of cities, the hockey teams don't draw big crowds. Because we weren't raised playing that sport. Even if you play soccer when you're a kid, most of the time, it's only until you're big enough to play football.

The NFL is talking about having every team play at least one game in a different country, starting within the next couple of years. The cities I have been hearing who would play host would be Toronto, Mexico City, and London. Not a bad idea. But one team has to give up a home game in order to make it happen, and owners aren't thrilled about that. The price of season tickets would go down, and imagine losing an entire week of revenue. That's ticket sales, concession sales, the cost of parking, the different shops inside the stadium. It's also taking a game away from the fans in that city. Then they have to think of the market size of the team who's losing the home game. It's not a bad thing for Miami this year, because Miami is a fairweather city, and since the Dolphins are terrible, no one goes to the games. But would the NFL dare to take a home game away from Dallas? New England? Either of the New York teams (who actually play in New Jersey)? I bet they'll try it for a couple of years. The owners will then cause so much of a fuss, that it will be back to normal.

But should the rest of the world not get to experience an NFL game, in person? I think they should. I think it's a lot more realistic to have a franchise in southern Canada or Northern Mexico, so it wouldn't be much of a traveling difference than playing in Buffalo, or southern L.A., or Texas. A game every once in a while in Europe isn't a bad idea, but there's so much that has to go in to it, that it almost seems out of reach to have more than one game a year.



An ignorant, yet hilarious quote from Dolphines LB Channing Crowder is, "I couldn’t find London on a map if they didn’t have the names of the countries. I swear to God. I don’t know what nothing is. I know Italy looks like a boot. I know London Fletcher (a linebacker on the Redskins). We did a football camp together. So I know him. That’s the closest thing I know to London. He’s black, so I’m sure he’s not from London. I’m sure that’s a coincidental name."

Food For Thought

I got this from an old classmate of mine. I don't know if he wrote it or not, but I thought it was interesting, so I'll put it up and see what everyone thinks. He's in the military, FYI.



Like a lot of folks in this state, I have a job. I work, they pay me.
I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit.

In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test. What I have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test!


Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check?

Because I have to pass one to earn it for them. Please understand, I have no
problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the
other hand, I have a problem with helping someone sitting on their butt, doing drugs, while I work... Can you imagine how much money the state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance
check???

The Real Reason Grown Men Love Halloween

The slutty costumes. It's true. I LOVE the slutty costumes. It's the one day a year that girls can dress like complete whores and nobody can call them on it. So, to all the slutty nurses, slutty maids, slutty butterflies, slutty cops, slutty firewomen, slutty teachers, slutty cowgirls, slutty devils, slutty angels slutty little red riding hoods, slutty racecar drivers (one of the most under appreciated costumes..mostly for the camel toe), slutty bunnies, slutty witches, slutty superheros, slutty military ladies, slutty prisoners, slutty pirates, slutty cheerleaders, slutty indians..oh sorry, Native Americans, and just good ol' slutty sluts...I would like to say thank you.


You make it easy to spot the sluts. Not to say that you're all sluts, but I'm just sayin. You're dressed that like and you get drunk, might as well be wearing a sign that reads "80% chance someone's gettin laid tonight. It could be you."


If you are a mother: DO NOT LET YOUR 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRESS LIKE A SLUTTY ANYTHING FOR HALLOWEEN. It's wrong. Plus, there are so many weirdos that would actually like looking at it. Chris Hanson isn't roaming the streets to catch predators, and protect your daughters. There are some weirdos out there and you don't think they're out trick or treating for little girls? You shouldnt let your daughters more provocotavly than you would if she was going to the movies. More importantley, I'm not tryin to see it. Keep your children dressed in kids costumes. There are plenty of good non slutty get ups out there for people under the age of 18 to leave the house in. Dress up as anything listed above, minus the slutty.

BigSlim's NBA East Pre Season Playoff Picture

Here we go, The NBA Season is about to start and most of the big news is coming out of the Eastern Conference so let's get to talking about it. You know what it is. The playoff picture. Who cares that there are 6 months before the playoffs start? I don't.

1. Pistons

They are the definition of the word team. Sure, last year they were taken out of the playoffs by one player. But that one player had a trip to the Eastern Finals that was as difficult as beating a one legged man in an ass kicking contest. With Chauncey and Rip at the guards, they have two of the most sound guards in the league. Then there's Slinky. Tayshaun Prince is one of the most underrated players in the league. He knows his role, plays it, and plays it well. He's not affraid of being the 4th option and is also not worried when he has to be the guy. Then there's the entertainer of the bunch, 'Sheed. He's the ra ra guy on the team that doesn't ever need it. They know that they're expected to win every single night.

2. Celtics

I don't know what the record for biggest difference in win percentage from one season to the next, but expect the C's to come close, if not break it. There has been a lot of talk about whether the new Big 3 will mesh well, and how long it will take them to learn to play together. Here's the thing: They won't need long. Judging from their preseason games, they are close. Real close. The reason for it: their styles of play naturally go together. Paul Pierce is the play maker. He's the guy who can shoot the J from anywhere on the court, and can drive to the bucket every single time he has the ball. He wants the ball and wants to make a play. Ray Allen is mature enough a player to realize his role. He knows he's the shooter, and his ticket to the finals heavily weighs on his ability to drain open shots, and shots with a hand in his face. He has a problem with neither. K.G. is a 20-10 guy year in and year out, and I expect those numbers to continue. He's an unselfish superstar who is hungry for a ring.

3. Bulls

This team is insanely good. The scary part is, they are probably 2 years away from being at their peak. They are on the verge of being a perennial threat to the west. Their talent is so young, but so good. Kirk Heinrich gets slept on. So does Ben Gordon. Luol Deng is raw. They added Andres Nocioni, and have Big Ben Wallace in the middle. Not to mention Tyrus Thomas who seems ready to take that PF spot and not look back. I'm almost more scared for when B Wall retires and Thomas and rookie Joakim Noah are playing the post. No one would dare to bring anything in the paint, as they shouldn't now.

4. Raptors

Yes, I said the Raptors. You better recognize something about Chris Bosh. He's a monster. A straight up nasty, beastly, monster. T.J. Ford should continue his progression as a point guard, and Andrea Bargnani will prove why he was the number one pick in '06. Don't sleep on the kids in Canada. They are looking to prove last year was no fluke.

5. Magic

We all know who the star of the show is. And who it will continue to be for years. Mr. Dwight Howard. The kid is a beast. He's in the same physical class as Ben Wallace, except taller, and much more an offensive threat. He just started to learn how to REALLY play effectively in the NBA last year and won't go anywhere but up for years. Their addition of Rashard Lewis cements their commitment to improvement, as he is a baller. Is he worth $118.5 million? I'm not so sure, but he's good none the less. Jameer Nelson is a solid point guard and with shooters Hedo Turkoglu and JJ Redick, and longtime Magic man Pat Garritty there to knock down the open looks, they should be hanging 100+ near every night. Oh, and don't bring anything inside if your intentions aren't to dish because Dwight Howard likes to swallow basketballs whole down there.

6. Nets

The Nets are chugging right along. Jason Kidd is still top 3 PGs in the league. He proves just how far a true point can take you. He doesn't need to score, but he can. He'll more than likely average a double double this year by continuing to feed Vinsanity and Richard Jefferson. They are breeding their future PG in Marcus Williams, who is hurt now, but is a backup, so that's not a significant injury. Josh Boone, Bostjan Nachbar, and Jamaal Magloire are all solid off the bench, as Nachbar is among the league leaders in preseason scoring, though it is the preseason.

7. Cavaliers

LeBron James. Need anything else? He might. The Cavs front office refuses to make any moves for King James. That could come back to haunt them this year. Last year it didn't. Lebron was THAT good. But can he be that good, again? Well, yeah of course he can, he's LeBron James. The real question is can the team around him not screw it up? With Anderson Varejao and Sasha Pavlovic holding out for long term contracts they are forced to go with Boobie Gibson at shooting guard, which isn't a bad option. I'm more inclined to see 2nd year man Shannon Brown. I was real excited when the Cavs drafted him out of Michigan State, but he has yet to impress in the pros. But at the end of the day, the Cleveland LeBron James's should make the playoffs as long as LJ doesn't get hurt. If he's out for any kind of prolonged amount of time, look for the Cavs to pull the same move they did the year before they drafted LeBron: Tank. Tank hard. Lose worse than the Knicks. LeBron should be nervous.

8. Here comes the tough decision for me. Heat or Wizards?

I really like the Wizards starting 5. Agent 0 plays pissed off, and he's one of the deadliest shooters in the league. He's not affraid to shoot, and shoot often. Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison are really good. They play in the southeast, which includes the Hawks, and Bobcats, as do the Heat, and the East is the worse of the 2 confrences anyways, so their confrence records should be good. The problem may lie within their bench. As in there isn't one.

The Heat have Shaq, and Zoe, and Udonis Haslem, D Wade who, may or may not, come back as strong as before. They have White Chocolate, and Smush Parker backing him up. I don't know how long Jason Williams can hold on to that starting spot if Smush wants it. Newly aquired Ricky Davis has to prove he can fill in for D Wade, as the scorer until at least the end of November. Penny Hardaway has to prove he isn't going to play as old as he is. He's not going to be asked to play a whole lot of minutes, and that's for the best.

8. Heat

but if The Cavs start to drown, which is entirely possible, both the Heat and Wizard should make it.

Pre Season NCAA Men's Basketball Rankings

The first rankings came out today. They are the ESPN/USA TODAY rankings and not the AP Polls. Reguardless there are a few surprises. Defending repeat champs Florida is nowhere to be found within the top 25, while Southern Illinois cracked the list. The rankings in College Basketball are nearly useless, because at the end of the day the top 65 teams make the tourney, and we all know it's a toss up from there. But here's the list.


1. North Carolina 0-0 739
2. UCLA 0-0 734
3. Memphis 0-0 731
4. Kansas 0-0 669
5. Georgetown 0-0 625
6. Louisville 0-0 620
7. Tennessee 0-0 598
8. Michigan State 0-0 503
9. Indiana 0-0 479
10. Washington State 0-0 464
11. Duke 0-0 390
12. Marquette 0-0 381
13. Oregon 0-0 360
14. Gonzaga 0-0 252
14. Texas A&M 0-0 252
16. Texas 0-0 216
17. Arizona 0-0 205
18. USC 0-0 189
19. Arkansas 0-0 173
20. Pittsburgh 0-0 160
21. Stanford 0-0 158
22. Kentucky 0-0 155
23. Southern Illinois 0-0 137
24. North Carolina State 0-0 119
25. Villanova 0-0 111

Others Recieving Votes
Kansas State 94, Syracuse 69, Ohio State 65, Clemson 56, Connecticut 55, Butler 42, Davidson 39, Xavier 38, Alabama 31, Mississippi State 30, Florida 26, Wisconsin 21, Illinois 16, Washington 12, Brigham Young 12, Nevada 8, Bradley 7, Virginia 7, Virginia Commonwealth 5, Utah 4, Baylor 3, Old Dominion 3, Saint Joseph's 3, Fresno State 2, George Mason 2, Utah State 2, Notre Dame 1, California 1, Maryland 1.

College Football Week 8 Wrap Up

Mic Check 1 2 1 2. Is this thing on??

Week 8 in College Football lived up to the hype.

#1 Ohio State took on Michigan State in what some people said was a potential upset situation in Columbus. OSU's late turnovers almost let it happen. Luckily for the Buckeyes, Michigan State couldn't stop Beanie Wells down the stretch, or any other time for that matter. He rushed for 221 yards and a touch on 31 carries for a 7.0 average in the Buckeyes 24-17 win. Boekman to Ribiskie has become a familiar phrase in Ohio, and was called again for a touchdown this week.

#2 South Florida traveled to Piscataway, NJ to take on last year's USF, the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers. Don't go to Rutgers on a Thursday night. Ask Louisville about that one. The Bulls decided to take their chances, and show up to no avail. "Someone stop Ray Rice." "Another fucking trick play? Who are they Boise State?" RR rushed 39 times for 181 yards and a touch in Rutgers 30-27 win. USF QB Matt Grothe threw the ball 17/34 for 247 1 TD/1 INT. He also ran the ball for another 58 yards and a touch. Really the game came down to one possible play, where Grothe hit Amarri Jackson down the right sideline to bring the Bulls across midfield with a minute left, but was called back because Jackson pushed off the corner, even though he didn't need to. I keep finding myself asking why they don't utilize Jackson's size (6'5) over smaller corners more often. National Championship hopes are near gone, but not the Big East title.

#3 Boston College was idle this week, but will play at Va Tech on Thursday night in a HUGE game.

#4 LSU played host to those OTHER Tigers in the SEC from Auburn. This game played out a lot like the LSU/Florida game. A tough, hard fought, classic SEC game. Auburn took a 10 point lead into the half and came out stagnant in the 2nd half. But, they did enough to keep LSU behind and needing a comeback at the end of the game to win. The Bayou Bengals were driving with less than a minute left. 3rd and 7 at the Auburn 22 with less than 10 seconds left. LSU, down 24-23, is holding a timeout and it looks like they'll call it to set up the game winning FG. But no, they snap it, Matt Flynn looks left the whole time and hits Demetrius Byrd in the endzone with 1 second left on the clock to give the Tigers a 30-24 victory. I was pleading while the ball was in the air. "Just bobble it. Don't catch it. You know you don't wanna catch it. you got no heart Byrd. You don't want it. SHIT. Man, I hate LSU."

#5 Oklahoma went on the road to take on Iowa State, in what was supposed to be a steamroller game, but proved otherwise. The Cyclones held tough, but in end the phenom Chris Brown's 2 second half TDs sealed the deal for the Sooners and they won 17-7.

#6 South Carolina played host to the Commodores from Vanderbilt this weekend. No second half needed, all the scoring was was the first half. Vandy beat a Steve Spurrier led team for the first time in...ever. Two FGs added by Ryan Succop in the 2nd quarter are the only points the Gamecocks put on the board in an embarassing 17-6 loss.

#7 Kentucky faced questions all week about how much gas they could possibly have in the tank after the triple overtime thriller last week. The answer: not enough. In a game that didn't lack any kind of points on the board, Tim Tebow stiff armed his way to the front of the Heisman Race. The kid went 18/26 for 256 and 4 TDs along with 78 rushing yards and a TD leading the # 15 Gators to a 45-37 victory on the road against an SEC East opponent. Kentucky QB Andre' Woodson also played like a monster going 35/50 for 415 yds and 5 TDs, although the last TD was a bitch move. Time ran out after the snap and every other team in the country would have just kneeled the ball, but the Wildcats were trying to pad Woodson's stats. Too bad they couldn't pad the one that really mattered: that W column.

# 9 West Virgina welcomed the Bull Dogs of Mississippi State to Morgantown and basically ran them out of town. As a team, the Mountaineers rushed the ball 42 times for 262 yds and 2 TDs in a 38-13 demonstation.

the #10 Ducks of Oregon went to Seattle to take on Washington in a Pac 10 game. Taking a tie game, 31-31, into the 4th quarter the Ducks turned it ..ping a 24 sport in the final frame to take the game 55-34. This comes on a day when Oregon rushed for a school record 465 yds. They ran for 6 scores, 3 of which came in the 4th.

UCLA hosted the #12 Cal Golden Bears in what was supposed to be a Cal win. UCLA has other plans, winning 30-21, and staying undefeated in the Pac 10. This comes as a complete shock, because UCLA is the team that got straight pounded by Utah with no lube. AND they gave Notre Dame their first and only win of the season thus far. The Pac 10 is starting to mirror the SEC, in it being a league where you have to come to play every. single. week.

#13 Kansas is doing a lot of things for the first time since '95. They went 6-0 to start the season for the first time in 12 years. Add to that, winning at Colorado. The Jayhawks held off the Buffalo, in Boulder, to win 19-14 and stay undefeated at 7-0.

Notre Dame sported the green jerseys this week against #14 USC in a hope to, I don't know, look different in a loss maybe? The Trojans spanked the Irish 38-0, leaving the Golden Domes without a home win this season with only 4 games left to play.

The #16 Mizzou Tigers welcomed the #24 Red Raiders of Texas Tech and their "no run" offense. Tech QB Graham Harrell threw the ball 69 times. He just threw 4 times as many INTs as he did TD, and that's not how you win. Mizzou's Chase Daniel went 14/19 for 211, a TD and a pick in the 41-10 destruction of Texas Tech.

#19 Virgina went to College Park, MD to take on the Terps, and things were a little closer than the Cavs would have liked. They need a late TD run by Mikell Simpson to secure the win, 18-17. Simpson had a solid day, rushing for 119 yds and a TD, while catching 13 balls for another 152 yds.

Things looked weird from the get go in #21 Tennessee's visit to Bama. Tide coach Nick Saban drew up an onsides kick, on the opening kick of the game. John Parker Wilson put up all american numbers, going 32/46 for 363 yds and 3 TDs. Bama WR DJ Hall proved that he is a grown ass man, catching 13 passes for 185 yds and 2 scores in the Tide's 41-17 murking of the Vols. This was the worst loss to Bama for UT since 1986.

# 24 Cincinnati traveled to Pitt to take on Dave Wandstedt and his Panthers. They took a nice 17-10 lead in to the half, and just didn't show up in the 2nd half, throwing up a goose egg, while Pitt came back and and won 24-17 with Wanny coaching from upstairs as he just had surgery on his achille's tendon. Maybe he should stay up there.

#25 Michigan was playing with out superstar Mike Hart against the Ron Zook led Illinois. Chad Henne went down with an injury early in the game, and came back to lead his team to a 27-17 victory. The Chad went 18/26 for 201, 2TDs and a pick. The Wolverines move to 6-2 on the year, and 4-0 in the Big 10. I'm calling this right now. Michigan WILL beat Ohio State. For the simple facts that they

A: Lost to App State
B: Will probably be undefeated in Big 10 play and would win the Big 10
and C: It would ruin Ohio State's shot at a nother loss in a championship game. But the Buckeyes should be used to that.

@ 518p and delvec001
I'm not even gonna say anything. You watched the game. And I know you remember me calling that one too, right?

New Heisman Top 5:

Tim Tebow QB Florida
Andre' Woodson QB Kentucky
Matt Ryan QB Boston College
Mike Hart RB Michigan
Dennis Dixon QB Oregon

BCS rankings:

1. Ohio State
2. Boston College
3. LSU
4. Arizona State
5. Oregon
6. Oklahoma
7. West Virginia
8. Virginia Tech
9. Kansas
10. South Florida
11. Florida
12. USC
13. Missouri
14. Kentucky
15. Virginia
16. South Carolina
17. Hawaii
18. Georgia
19. Texas
20. Michigan
21. California
22. Auburn
23. Connecticut
24. Alabama
25. Penn State