Wyoming? Why not!

Hot: Learning Humility

The Wyoming fans were out in full force Saturday. Surprisingly obnoxious, too. And, after a particularly belligerent one told us, “BSU sucks. They could barely beat Virginia Tech who is 0 for 3,” it was clear there were plenty of misinformed (seeing as how VT won this weekend) haters hoping for a miracle that night. There were some signs of intelligent life once the game started, though. One fan was heartily applauded by the Bronco Faithful as he entered the stadium with a sign reading “BYU Good Riddance. BSU Good Addition.” And, after the 51 to 6 beat down, several of the fans that didn’t bail after the 3^rd quarter stopped to welcome BSU to the Mountain West, to thank us for coming out, and to wish us luck in the rest of the season. Apparently the delusional loud mouths skulked out early so they wouldn’t have to face us.  

Not: The Same OLE MISStakes

I hope Masoli is loving the classes he “had” to take at Ole Miss, because he certainly can’t be loving the season so far. Vanderbilt, on the other hand, is ecstatic to have broken a 10 game SEC losing streak (winning zero conference games in 2009). And if losing to Vandy isn’t embarrassing enough on its own, say if they had the most amazing performance in their history, Ole Miss let it happen in the worst way: dropping two touchdown passes, missing a field goal, passing 2 interceptions, and fumbling the ball away to set up Vandy’s final touchdown.

Hot: Running With a Pack of Wild Wolves

After soundly stomping their first two opponents this season it looked as though Cal was headed toward being ranked in week 3 and looking forward to a promising season in the PAC. In fact, after collectively scoring nearly 100 points more than their first two opponents, it’s a little hard to figure why they weren’t ranked in week 2. Well, until Nevada and 17^th season (I believe) senior QB Colin Kaepernick came along anyway. Nevada’s offense might not be real balanced, but it looks like they don’t need to be. With a mobile quarterback and a strong senior running back (Vai Taua), Nevada is definitely looking to make a statement this season. And for that, the WAC thanks you.

Not: B-Y-YOU are Gonna be Sorry Next Season

The whole BYU move to being independent is looking more and more disastrous every week. It would be hard enough to develop a good schedule with a decent team, but BYU is looking like they would be a bottom feeder in the SUNBELT this season! Okay, that might be a little harsh. After all, they beat Washington. …but Nebraska made it pretty clear this weekend just how great the Huskies are. And with Nevada up this weekend, things are not looking to improve in the near future for the Cougars. It breaks my heart (ha). It really does (double ha).   

Hot: Here’s to you Mr. Robinson

All you Michigan fans out there better get out your Hello Kitty notepads and pens and write Denard Robinson a letter of admiration and thank him for blessing your program with his awesomocity. So far this season he has scored 4 rushing TDs and 4 passing TDs, and has accounted for 671 yards in the air and 559 yards on the ground. Oh, and if you still have a next year, Coach Rodriguez, you better buy Denard a pony or something (PS….Wyoming has an awesome one they might sell you for cheap).

Not: UConn’t Get Much Worse

Alright, alright. So Temple is 3-0 for the first time since 1979. But even so, their win again UConn Saturday was their first over a BCS opponent since they beat SYRACUSE in 2004. And, sure, UConn did blow out Texas Southern last week, but right now it is looking like that might be the only win they get this season. Maybe they should have put BYU on the schedule this season. It might have been the pillow fight of the week!

Hot: The Biggest (Game) Balls Ever

Notre Dame and Michigan State battled and back and forth all game, eventually ending regulation tied at 28, and forcing an overtime showdown. The Fighting Irish got the ball first, going up by 3 with a field goal. The Spartans too looked like they would be forced to attempt a field goal to tie things up and take it into OT number two. But, not so fast my friend (in honor of Game Day coming to Boise!), on the ballsiest of all OT plays, Michigan State faked the kick and instead passed the ball for a TD to win the game. This was undoubtedly the most thrilling moment of this weekend’s football matchups. Nice work, Spartans!

Not: The Lesser of Two Tigers

Clemson! We were pulling for you. How dare you let us down like that? If you missed it, Clemson nearly beat Auburn for the first time in 59 years Saturday. That is, until a PENALTY was called after the successful double-overtime-forcing field goal. The illegal procedure call backed Clemson up 5 yards and resulted in a missed second attempt. I think Dalton Freeman, the center who double clutched the ball on the first attempt, had to hitchhike home after the game.

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