1. The Seinfeld Finale - We've been hearing about the latest "Game of the Century" for almost a year now and I have to admit it was good television but it wasn't really that close of a game. After falling behind quickly again, Bama's offense proved that A&M have no defense. If it weren't for a T.J. Yeldon fumble on the one yard line, this was going to be a laugher at the end. A lot of the pundits seem to think this was another bench mark performance for Johnny Manziel and I won't deny that he is fun to watch, but it was his two turnovers that helped the Tide to win. And then there was that scramble and heave that Uncle Verne and Gary Danielson marveled over...
Am I the only one that was impressed by the scramble and then thought he made an awful decision to heave the ball into traffic? How was this ball not intercepted? Verne and Gary talked about it being his Heisman moment for 2013 but it was so lucky. Don't be fooled. If you thought the hype was over after the game ended, then you're going to be disappointed. You'll be hearing about Johnny Football all year.
2. WTF was that? - Did anyone stay up on the East Coast to watch the end of the Wisconsin/Arizona State game? If you haven't seen or heard, it was one of the more bizarre endings of a college football game, I've ever seen
Upon, first glance I thought it was a fumble. But, after further review it appeared his knew was down. Wisconsin should have gotten the opportunity to spike the ball. However, I'll say this. Just kick the field goal, Coach. Sure the referees should have made the right call, but your field goal kicker made all four of attempts the week before. He must be good enough to get the job done. Why risk it?
3) Players and Coaches Fight Back - Every day of the year, players and coaches have to listen to overzealous fans about how crappy they are. Sure, Aaron Murray is going to leave UGA as one of the most decorated QBs to ever play, but I bet I could find someone in the next hour that thinks its time to let Hutson Mason get a chance. I know that's a UGA example but every fan base has this crazed, lunatic fringe. Well, a couple of years ago, Bo Pelini told us what he really thought of the fans (Warning: Explicit Lyrics)...
That was after a win over Ohio State. Also, after a win over Vandy, some of the Gamecocks weren't happy with their fans which is really news because Carolina fans are so obnoxious, I refuse to go back
4) P-A-C - I hear that Oregon students started the fame S-E-C chant towards the end of their blowout of the Tennessee Volunteers. It then morphed into a "We Want Bama" chant...
They must've known that the Tide's defense was struggling against A&M. It's early in the year but here's my thoughts on the SEC. As a whole, it might be better than it was last year. I think Kentucky and Missouri are better teams so the conference is deeper, but I'm not sure about it's position at the top. Sure, I think Bama, Georgia, A&M, and LSU are very good teams with a chance to win it all but so far this year, but UGA and A&M already have a loss, LSU still has a tough schedule, and the Tide aren't the team they were last year. A long way to go, but this may be the year that the streak ends.
5) This leads me to a new feature for Brain Droppings and Ground.Rule.Huddle...the weekly SEC power rankings. These are based solely on my opinion based on what I can gather so far. Truthfully, I have yet to see every team play, so there is a little guesswork on my behalf but here goes...
14) Kentucky - Still a long way to go, but even lowly UK appears to be heading in the right direction.
13) Missouri - Tough to decide when you have yet to play anyone of note but Toledo isn't horrible.
12) Mississippi State - Hung in there with an improving Auburn team but Mullen is probably feeling it.
11) Tennessee - The old Tennessee might not have beaten Oregon but could've hung around.
10) Arkansas - They keep beating bad teams, but at least they're beating someone.
9) Auburn - Beating State is one thing, beating LSU this week is another.
8) Vanderbilt - Flat out stunk in the 1st half against Carolina. Maybe another 2nd half bounce back?
7) Florida - Defense is good but Driskell is not.
6) Ole Miss - Defense not as good as Florida, but offense is vastly superior. Very young too.
5) South Carolina - Where's the D?
4) Texas A&M - See above statement regarding Carolina. Manziel keeps them ahead for now.
3) LSU - I hear Mettenberger is getting better. We'll see when the schedule toughens.
2) UGA - Tough to discredit a loss against #3 Clemson in Death Valley but defense must improve.
1) Bama - Maybe they were exposed a little on defense last week but "To be the best, you have to beat the best! Whoooooooooooo!"
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