We are half way into the College football season and last Saturday proved to be our first real shake up as the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide lost by two touchdowns to South Carolina. I had previously proclaimed the Tide to be an unstoppable juggernaut, in hind sight I may have overestimated their hold on college football. Last weeks games also included a dominating Thursday night performance by Nebraska and Taylor "Whitey" Martinez in particular. We also saw two very good games in the SEC as Les Miles again proved that luck trumps almost everything in football. As we are at the halfway point in the season, this week lets rundown the first half of the season to date.
Best Team: Following 'Bama's loss I think Oregon is now the clear cut No. 1 team in the NCAA. They kicked their returning senior QB off the team this summer and still showcase on of the most dynamic offenses around while supporting a defense that is great between the 20's and at forcing turnovers. I'm all aboard the LaMichael James train at this point.
Worst Team: Texas. With Nebraska bolting, the Big 12 needed Oklahoma and Texas to remain at the top and another team or two to step up to keep the league competitive. Instead Texas has faltered, OU has only impressive showing in half a season, and no other Big 12 teams are in the top-15.
Best Win: South Carolina's upset over No. 1 Alabama last Saturday was the signature win for South Carolina's program and the best Spurrier win I can remember actually seeing. After a decade of mediocrity, Spurrier may have a title contender agian.
Worst Loss: Virginia Tech losing at home to James Madison, and it wasn't even close. VT has seemed to turn things around, but nobody is forgetting that game anytime soon.
Best Performance: Denard Robinson vs Notre Dame. Threw for 244, ran for 258. No Turnovers. (Taylor Martinez and Cameron Newton have also had several impressive performances this year.)
Worst Performance: Ryan Mallett's fourth quarter against Alabama. Leading the Tide by 6 at home, Mallett had a forgettable performance in the games final 15 minutes and removed himself from any Heisman consideration by throwing 2 INTs and managing just 44 yards in the loss.
Mid-Season Hiesman: Despite the poor showing against Michigan State, Denard Robinson's stats are unequaled. A few more bad games and that statement won't be true, but for now it is. Other Finalists: LaMichael James, Cameron Newton, Taylor Martinez.
Things to look forward to in the 2nd half: More upset and ranking mayhem, Boise's loss to Nevada, the SEC sorting itself out, D-Rob's quest for 2000-2000.
Things to avoid in the next 6 weeks: Another season of stupid BCS speculation and 6-6 teams going to bowl games.
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