Another week of college football is in the books, and some changes to the Tenacious Ten are definitely necessary after this past weekend's games, mainly because Georgia gave South Carolina a great lesson in "Payback's a Bitch 101". In non Tenacious Ten news though, the other USC lost to Washington State in a game that featured less excitement than a ten year old girl soccer league, Michigan beat Notre Dame in the "What Team Do I Hate More Bowl?", and BYU proved that Mormons can run for more than 500 yards against Texas without the help of caffeine, cocaine, or performance enhancing drugs. Let's get to this week's Tenacious Ten.
1. Alabama--- Bye week
I wrote a few months back that Nick Saban might actually be the devil. Well, if he's not the devil, than he obviously sold his soul to the devil because there's no other explanation for why Alabama got a bye week before "The Game of the Century" (This Game of the Century thing really needs to stop. By my count, this is about the 24th game of the century and we're only 13 years in to the century). Saban and his right hand man, defensive coordinator Kirby Smart, have had this game circled on their schedule ever since Johnny Football came into Tuscaloosa and beat the Crimson Tide last year, and it will be interesting to see what kind of schemes they have drawn up to stop him. Smart may've also sold his soul to the devil this week to gain inside information on how to stop Johnny Football 2.0. In terms of Alabama's players over the bye week, the only notable news was AJ McCarron had sex with Katherine Webb a few times (Sorry I messed up that reference last week. But in all honesty, who has time for editing. That isn't important...)
2. Oregon--- Beat Virginia 59-10
I almost considered dropping Oregon from the two spot because they didn't score 60 points last week. But then I remembered they played Virginia, a fairly decent ACC football team, and beat them in Charlottesville by 49 points. That's pretty damn impressive. Thomas Jefferson may've built the University of Virginia, but Marcus Mariota may be the most impressive person to walk on that campus now. He is taking huge strides in his second year at the position, and with how bad defenses are in the Pac-12, he is going to put up Heisman caliber numbers all year. Not to be overlooked is Oregon's defense, who for the second week in a row, played great. The Ducks don't have many tests on their schedule so look for their torrid offensive pace only to improve as the year goes on.
3. Ohio State--- Beat San Diego State 42-7
Yeah, I know Braxton Miller got injured and could have lingering knee issues. Yeah, I know San Diego State lost to Eastern Illinois by 21 points two weeks ago. However, I also know that Kenny Guiton is the best damn backup quarterback in the land. The Ohio State offense doesn't skip a beat when he comes into the game. He's a folk legend in Columbus thanks to the performance against Purdue last year, but when you break down the highlights from last Saturday, you can tell Guiton could be the starter at almost every other school in the country. Plus, with all the weapons around him in Urban Meyer's offense, you could run a completely inept quarterback (I don't know, someone like Mark Sanchez... Oh wait a minute, let's not get too unrealistic here. Okay, Brandon Weeden... Never mind, scratch that too. Blaine Gabbert... Never mind, he may be the worst player to ever play the position) and put up a lot of points. A road trip to Cal will be a slightly more difficult test for Ohio State, but even with Kenny Guiton under center, it should still be an Easy A.
4. Clemson--- Beat South Carolina State 52-13
After having a brutal game against Georgia to start the season, Clemson took it back a couple notches and played a school that I didn't know actually existed until last Saturday. Most impressively, Clemson didn't suffer any big game hangover at all, as they asserted their dominance right from the get go. Tajh Boyd would be getting a lot more press if it wasn't for Teddy Bridgewater, Johnny Manziel, etc., but he shouldn't be forgotten in the elite quarterback discussion. As long as Clemson doesn't take their foot off the gas pedal (Hold on, grab the wall... Crap, let's get back to sports here before we go too far down that path) like they have in years past (Hello NC State, Maryland, Duke, etc.) they should stay unscathed up until their test against Florida State.
5. Texas A&M--- Beat Sam Houston State 65-28
Johnny Football is proving this year he is more Johnny Quarterback than Johnny Athlete. The first two games, Manziel's proven he can be much more of a traditional spread quarterback, rather than the hectic Chinese fire drill he was too often last year. However, all the marbles in the SEC West are going to be on the line this Saturday in College Station. Manziel has been really laid back about the stakes of the game, and for the sake of the Aggies, he better be able to stay emotional composed. Should Saban and the Tide be able to rattle him early, the wheels may start to come off the track. That could mean turnovers. That could mean stupid penalties. Most importantly, it could mean an A&M loss. If the Aggies want to beat the Tide two years in a row, though it's going to come down to their defense. Through two games against less than stellar competition, they've given up 59 points. Alabama has just slightly a little more firepower than Rice and SHSU, so the defense is going to have to show up, or it will be a long, long day.
6. Georgia--- Beat South Carolina 41-30
Georgia may have a loss. But that loss was to Clemson and solely because of one bad snap on a field goal. Between revenge for that and the good, ole fashioned beat down the Dawgs suffered in Columbia last year, Georgia came ready to play. As someone who went to Athens last week, let me just attest to how impressive Todd Gurley really is. The man is a human wrecking ball, but luckily for all of us, he's wearing a lot more clothing than Miley Cyrus' music video. He shredded the "elite" South Carolina defense and ran through holes bigger than the gap between Michael Strahan's front teeth. Just for fun, Georgia ran Keith Marshall and some fullback who I've never heard of in my entire life right through the mile wide holes, too! On top of that, Aaron Murray showed just how inexperienced the Gamecock secondary is, especially when he threw an 85 yard touchdown pass on 3rd and 13 (Don't get me started on that play). It doesn't get any easier for Georgia, as they have LSU coming to town at the end of the month. Most importantly for Georgia, they know they control their own destiny in the SEC East now. And should the defense improve just slightly, Georgia should play themselves right back into national title contention.
7. Louisville--- Beat Eastern Kentucky 44-7
After Kentucky lost to Western Kentucky the previous week, I thought Eastern Kentucky might have had a shot at pulling off the miracle upset... Just kidding. Louisville and Teddy Bridgewater came back right where they left off and nearly held on for a shutout victory. I know I raved about him at length last week, but it should be obvious by now that Bridgewater is the real deal. He's the hottest player in the country not named Todd Gurley. He has a top five draft pick slot all lined up (Hello Cleveland! The "Tank for Bridgewater" shirt is already being sent to the stores). However, if Bridgewater wants to gain legendary status and win a national title, he's going to have to keep the spectacular play up. If the first two weeks have shown me anything, it's that many teams, especially outside of the SEC, have the potential to run the table. The Cards are going to have to do that, and do it very impressively, should they want to go to Pasadena this January. Louisville basically plays an FCS team in the Kentucky Wildcats this week, so look for another huge week from Teddy B. and another huge margin of victory for Louisville (Look on the bright side, Kentucky fans. This loss won't be nearly as difficult to deal with as the one to Robert Morris).
8. Stanford--- Beat San Jose State 34-13
I'm not going to lie. I didn't watch a single play, a single highlight, or see a single statistic from this game. Stanford is probably being unfairly penalized by me again, but I blame their west coast location and the lack of me having the Pac-12 network in my dorm for this consecutive drop in the Tenacious Ten. It is NOT laziness on my own personal part to look information up about the Cardinal. Once they actually start playing some national televised games, though, I promise I'll start give David Shaw and his team some more credit. But for right now, let's just move on. If anyone in Palo Alto, California or a Stanford fan is reading this, feel free to complain. But on the other hand, congrats on stumbling upon this page. That must mean my professional, amateur blogging career is finally getting off of the ground.
9. LSU--- Beat UAB 56-17
While LSU did look impressive for the second week in a row, something with them doesn't sit right with me. I guess I just personally think Texas A&M and Alabama are superior teams. LSU's standing didn't improve this week when the Sports Illustrated report about Oklahoma State named Tigers' coach Les Miles. If the man wasn't facing enough scrutiny already for allowing a democracy to govern suspensions on his football team, trying to endure one of the most daunting schedules in college football, and facing issues with his cow-like diet, LSU might be up a couple spots. Unfortunately, all aforementioned problems are serious issues down in Baton Rouge. LSU will gain a leg up on one of their western division competitors after this weekend, but tough times lie ahead for Tigers.
10. Florida State--- Bye
After Famous Jameis Winston made one of the best college football debuts of all time, he got to take a week off and let all the attention and headlines digest. For a player with so much hype, it was huge for him to have a week to let it all sink in, so he can get on with the rest of his career. Expectations are going to be high for the Seminoles the rest of the year, and just like Clemson, they aren't going to have too many challenges leading up until that important matchup. The Seminole defense seems to be solid once again, too, which is a characteristic many top teams lack this year. Time will only tell whether or not this is the year where Florida State returns to the highest of echelons in the college football world.
Next team up: Michigan--- Beat Notre Dame 41-30
Let's be honest, I hate Michigan. I think Brady Hoke is a bag of goo who eats at Golden Corral and Asian Star Buffet way too often. I think he is also one of the most ignorant people I've ever heard speak. The real reason I want to talk about Michigan, however, is the interview between Kirk Herbstreit/Eminem/Brent Musburger. If you haven't already watched the most awkward thing to ever air on broadcast television, go ahead and look that gem up. Why on Earth they didn't cut to commercial sometime during that debacle is beyond my understanding. Beyond all that ridiculousness though, it should be noted that for the first time in awhile Devin Gardner gives Michigan a legitimate quarterback. Coupled with the unimpressive play of Nebraska and other Legend division powers, the dream B1G Championship matchup between Michigan and Ohio State might finally become a reality.
J. Nave
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
The Tenacious Ten--- Week 1
After enduring the rigors of the first couple weeks of college, I've decided to return to the blogosphere. Sure, the time spent typing this could probably be spent for wisely, but where's the fun in that? Plus, the first weekend of college football is in the books, and I believe that's a cause for celebration and reflection, also known as some opinions and thoughts, which I think should be more widely adopted than Mark May's or any other biased former player ESPN puts in a suit.
I've hypothesized the best way to entertain my loyal fan base, yet not take up too much of my precious free time, is to give my top ten teams after each week of play. Since I'm such a creative person, I've opted for the title of "The Tenacious Ten" (Top ten is too cliché, power rankings is way over used, and tenacious is just fun to say... You earn bonus points if you just said tenacious when I said it was fun to say. Plus, the alliteration would make my English teachers very happy). Some weeks The Tenacious Ten might look a lot like the AP poll (which it does this week, but I swear on my left nut I started typing this before it was released) and others it may look like I've never watched football before. But after all, it is my blog, and if you disagree, start typing your own damn thoughts on the Internet. It's really not that hard.
1. Alabama--- Beat Virginia Tech 35-10
I know. Alabama didn't look very impressive. They barely gained 200 yards of total offense. AJ McCarron and TJ Yeldon were getting no help from their depleted offensive line. Christion Jones was single handedly responsible for 21 of their points. The thing is they still won by 25 points over a "Power Five" conference team. Tuscaloosa is still the undisputed Playboy Mansion of the college football world, and it's not going to be easy to gain entrance and compete with the Tide. Saban's bunch is not unbeatable, but with a bye week to prepare for the Battle in College Station, they will have plenty of time to improve some glaring weaknesses and take a monumental step towards the three-peat.
2. Oregon--- Beat Nicholls State 66-3
Gone is Chip Kelly, but the fastest offense in college football is still humming right along. Marcus Mariota, a Heisman candidate who backed it up in week one, looks like a much improved passer, and he displayed much more swagger as a play caller. De'Anthony Thomas looks ready to be a featured back in Eugene, and I'm not sure there's a defensive back in the country who can tackle him in the open field. The defense, always a weakness for the Ducks, also seems to be consistently improving, too. The only question is will new coach Mark Helfrich be as analytical as Kelly once the schedule gets tougher. He's going to have to because the Ducks are going to face much tougher challenges than Nicholls State in the weeks a head.
3. Ohio State--- Beat Buffalo 40-20
The first ten minutes for the Buckeyes made them look like definite National Championship contenders. They looked like they could beat Alabama by four touchdowns. They looked like they could've beaten the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars by at least double digit margin. However, the remaining fifty minutes? Not so much. Granted they were missing some starters in the secondary, but the Bucks have some weaknesses with depth at the position and need to find help ASAP. The offense is going to score points. In fact, as Kirk Herbstriet predicted, they could easily score 40 or more a game. As the underclassmen on the defensive line continue to mature and as the cavalry returns on the backend, there should be some noticeable improvement on that side of the ball.
4. Clemson--- Beat Georgia 38-35
I hate writing this, but Clemson is for real. Tajh Boyd may look like a fatass, but he can throw a football. Sammy Watkins may be a pothead, but he can flat out run. Dabo Swinney may be an uneducated redneck, but he has finally proved he can win the big games. The defense has some questions, but like Ohio State and Oregon, they should be able to make up for any weaknesses. The biggest challenge for Clemson, though is going to be Clemson. In fact, "Clemsoning", AKA "Michiganing", AKA choking, is such a real thing it's prominent on Urban Dictionary. Unfortunately, this team may be mature enough to prevent a possible letdown once ACC play. The showdown with Florida State in October
5. South Carolina---Beat North Carolina 27-10
Yes, Jadeveon Clowney didn't do anything. Yes, he's out of shape. Yes, they need to develop more offensive weapons. However, as someone at the game in the 105 DEGREE HEAT INDEX can attest to, Clowney's conditioning shouldn't be such a big deal (Also, dear Jesse Palmer. If you're going to critique the man so much, why don't you say it to his face? I'm sure it won't go over too badly for you). Either way, the defense managed to limit a very good offense to ten points and proved it's more than a one man wrecking crew. Mike Davis looks ready for a breakout season. Connor Shaw and Dylan Thompson both proved they are more than capable quarterbacks once again. A big test at Georgia this week should provide for a great game, but as the past few years have proven, it's not necessarily going to decide the SEC East. Look for a big game for Clowney, though, as he tries to bounce back from a rather underwhelming start.
T6. Texas A&M--- Beat Rice 52-31
You may not like JFF, but you have to respect the man's accomplishments: Heisman trophy; Putting the Aggie football program back on the map; Running an under-the-table autograph scheme with thousands of dollars; Making the NCAA look like the fraud it is and being the catalyst that will likely lead to its demise. All of that from a current college sophomore and twenty year old? That's impressive no matter your opinion on whether he's guilty or not. He proved against Rice he is going to have another fantastic year, but A&M's biggest problem is going to be defense. They were missing half of their starters, but play like that will lead to total decimation at the hands of Alabama, LSU, etc. Also, if Johnny's "I am Sasha Fierce" diva side keeps flashing from time to time, it could be just another unnecessary obstacle Kevin Sumlin has to deal with.
T6. Stanford--- Bye
The Cardinal didn't play, so they fell a few spots, which I'll admit isn't very fair. Here's a prediction though that'll show just how good I expect Stanford to be this year: Kevin Hogan will be a Heisman finalist and an eventual top 10 pick in the draft a few years from now. The man embodies all of the qualities of Andrew Luck, but he's not quite nearly as nerdy as the graduated, architecture major. Stanford's defense will be the stalwart again, and David Shaw has proven he can coach just as well as former coach John Harbaugh. Granted they haven't played a single down yet, but I expect big things in Palo Alto this fall.
8. Louisville--- Beat Ohio 49-7
Teddy Bridgewater is the BEST player in college football, and if you watched the game on ESPN this past Sunday, you'd know color commentator Matt Millen would agree (That was the creepiest TV obsession I've heard since the whole Brent Musburger-Kate Upton incident). Anyways, you did read that last sentence right. The BEST player in college football. In fact, I wouldn't hesitate to draft him over Jadeveon Clowney if I was an NFL executive (Good thing I'm not. That pick would probably not be too popular for many people and organizations). Ohio is a top tier team in the MAC, but they got embarrassed by the Cardinals. Charlie Strong is proving he can be an elite coach game by game, and the tenacity displayed by him is matched, if not exceeded, by the team. Unfortunately for Louisville, they're going to have to go undefeated to make the BCS Championship (Louisville should go undefeated more than any team in the country in my opinion), and even then, that might not be enough.
9. LSU--- Beat TCU 37-27
In the other marquee game of the weekend, LSU showed that they have the potential to challenge and dethrone Bama in the SEC West. Zach Mettenberger, whose ability to play football used to be as erratic and unpredictable as a game of Russian roulette, has suddenly developed into an effective game manager who can make plays with his arm. Cam Cameron (His parents must've hated him. And if they didn't then they deserve the award for worst parents of the year) looks to have been a great addition to the staff, as I can't remember a game where LSU looked as potent on offensive as they did Saturday night. They have a tough scheduled, but Les Miles' team is going to be tough to beat.
10. Georgia--- Lost to Clemson 38-35
I don't care if they lost Saturday. Any team with Aaron Murray, Todd Gurley, and Keith Marshall on the roster is a top ten team. The questions about their defense proved to have merit to them, as Clemson ran up and down the field with very little resistance. It's obvious the football gods don't like Georgia right now either, as their best wide receiver, Malcolm Mitchell, is done for the season, and they have to regroup for the other top ten team in the state of South Carolina. Georgia's going to have to show up, and with the motivation from last week's defeat and last year's embarrassment in Columbia, they should. Whether that'll be enough to power them to win, though remains to be seen.
Next team up: Florida State--- Beat Pittsburgh 41-13
There was a ton of hype living up to the collegiate debut of Jameis Winston, and the man didn't disappoint. First off, we have to focus on the best part about Jameis: His name. Not Jamison, not James, not Jake, but Jameis. Kudos to whoever came up with that nickname, and double kudos for whoever thought of the slogan "Famous Jameis" first (His parents and friends must've loved him unlike the very poorly named Cam Cameron). The Seminoles finally made their return to the BCS last year, and with Jameis at the helm, they should have a great chance of making it back this year. Here's hoping Famous Jameis keeps his stellar play up, so the showdown with Clemson in mid October can be everything it looks like it will be as of right now.
J. Nave
I've hypothesized the best way to entertain my loyal fan base, yet not take up too much of my precious free time, is to give my top ten teams after each week of play. Since I'm such a creative person, I've opted for the title of "The Tenacious Ten" (Top ten is too cliché, power rankings is way over used, and tenacious is just fun to say... You earn bonus points if you just said tenacious when I said it was fun to say. Plus, the alliteration would make my English teachers very happy). Some weeks The Tenacious Ten might look a lot like the AP poll (which it does this week, but I swear on my left nut I started typing this before it was released) and others it may look like I've never watched football before. But after all, it is my blog, and if you disagree, start typing your own damn thoughts on the Internet. It's really not that hard.
1. Alabama--- Beat Virginia Tech 35-10
I know. Alabama didn't look very impressive. They barely gained 200 yards of total offense. AJ McCarron and TJ Yeldon were getting no help from their depleted offensive line. Christion Jones was single handedly responsible for 21 of their points. The thing is they still won by 25 points over a "Power Five" conference team. Tuscaloosa is still the undisputed Playboy Mansion of the college football world, and it's not going to be easy to gain entrance and compete with the Tide. Saban's bunch is not unbeatable, but with a bye week to prepare for the Battle in College Station, they will have plenty of time to improve some glaring weaknesses and take a monumental step towards the three-peat.
2. Oregon--- Beat Nicholls State 66-3
Gone is Chip Kelly, but the fastest offense in college football is still humming right along. Marcus Mariota, a Heisman candidate who backed it up in week one, looks like a much improved passer, and he displayed much more swagger as a play caller. De'Anthony Thomas looks ready to be a featured back in Eugene, and I'm not sure there's a defensive back in the country who can tackle him in the open field. The defense, always a weakness for the Ducks, also seems to be consistently improving, too. The only question is will new coach Mark Helfrich be as analytical as Kelly once the schedule gets tougher. He's going to have to because the Ducks are going to face much tougher challenges than Nicholls State in the weeks a head.
3. Ohio State--- Beat Buffalo 40-20
The first ten minutes for the Buckeyes made them look like definite National Championship contenders. They looked like they could beat Alabama by four touchdowns. They looked like they could've beaten the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars by at least double digit margin. However, the remaining fifty minutes? Not so much. Granted they were missing some starters in the secondary, but the Bucks have some weaknesses with depth at the position and need to find help ASAP. The offense is going to score points. In fact, as Kirk Herbstriet predicted, they could easily score 40 or more a game. As the underclassmen on the defensive line continue to mature and as the cavalry returns on the backend, there should be some noticeable improvement on that side of the ball.
4. Clemson--- Beat Georgia 38-35
I hate writing this, but Clemson is for real. Tajh Boyd may look like a fatass, but he can throw a football. Sammy Watkins may be a pothead, but he can flat out run. Dabo Swinney may be an uneducated redneck, but he has finally proved he can win the big games. The defense has some questions, but like Ohio State and Oregon, they should be able to make up for any weaknesses. The biggest challenge for Clemson, though is going to be Clemson. In fact, "Clemsoning", AKA "Michiganing", AKA choking, is such a real thing it's prominent on Urban Dictionary. Unfortunately, this team may be mature enough to prevent a possible letdown once ACC play. The showdown with Florida State in October
5. South Carolina---Beat North Carolina 27-10
Yes, Jadeveon Clowney didn't do anything. Yes, he's out of shape. Yes, they need to develop more offensive weapons. However, as someone at the game in the 105 DEGREE HEAT INDEX can attest to, Clowney's conditioning shouldn't be such a big deal (Also, dear Jesse Palmer. If you're going to critique the man so much, why don't you say it to his face? I'm sure it won't go over too badly for you). Either way, the defense managed to limit a very good offense to ten points and proved it's more than a one man wrecking crew. Mike Davis looks ready for a breakout season. Connor Shaw and Dylan Thompson both proved they are more than capable quarterbacks once again. A big test at Georgia this week should provide for a great game, but as the past few years have proven, it's not necessarily going to decide the SEC East. Look for a big game for Clowney, though, as he tries to bounce back from a rather underwhelming start.
T6. Texas A&M--- Beat Rice 52-31
You may not like JFF, but you have to respect the man's accomplishments: Heisman trophy; Putting the Aggie football program back on the map; Running an under-the-table autograph scheme with thousands of dollars; Making the NCAA look like the fraud it is and being the catalyst that will likely lead to its demise. All of that from a current college sophomore and twenty year old? That's impressive no matter your opinion on whether he's guilty or not. He proved against Rice he is going to have another fantastic year, but A&M's biggest problem is going to be defense. They were missing half of their starters, but play like that will lead to total decimation at the hands of Alabama, LSU, etc. Also, if Johnny's "I am Sasha Fierce" diva side keeps flashing from time to time, it could be just another unnecessary obstacle Kevin Sumlin has to deal with.
T6. Stanford--- Bye
The Cardinal didn't play, so they fell a few spots, which I'll admit isn't very fair. Here's a prediction though that'll show just how good I expect Stanford to be this year: Kevin Hogan will be a Heisman finalist and an eventual top 10 pick in the draft a few years from now. The man embodies all of the qualities of Andrew Luck, but he's not quite nearly as nerdy as the graduated, architecture major. Stanford's defense will be the stalwart again, and David Shaw has proven he can coach just as well as former coach John Harbaugh. Granted they haven't played a single down yet, but I expect big things in Palo Alto this fall.
8. Louisville--- Beat Ohio 49-7
Teddy Bridgewater is the BEST player in college football, and if you watched the game on ESPN this past Sunday, you'd know color commentator Matt Millen would agree (That was the creepiest TV obsession I've heard since the whole Brent Musburger-Kate Upton incident). Anyways, you did read that last sentence right. The BEST player in college football. In fact, I wouldn't hesitate to draft him over Jadeveon Clowney if I was an NFL executive (Good thing I'm not. That pick would probably not be too popular for many people and organizations). Ohio is a top tier team in the MAC, but they got embarrassed by the Cardinals. Charlie Strong is proving he can be an elite coach game by game, and the tenacity displayed by him is matched, if not exceeded, by the team. Unfortunately for Louisville, they're going to have to go undefeated to make the BCS Championship (Louisville should go undefeated more than any team in the country in my opinion), and even then, that might not be enough.
9. LSU--- Beat TCU 37-27
In the other marquee game of the weekend, LSU showed that they have the potential to challenge and dethrone Bama in the SEC West. Zach Mettenberger, whose ability to play football used to be as erratic and unpredictable as a game of Russian roulette, has suddenly developed into an effective game manager who can make plays with his arm. Cam Cameron (His parents must've hated him. And if they didn't then they deserve the award for worst parents of the year) looks to have been a great addition to the staff, as I can't remember a game where LSU looked as potent on offensive as they did Saturday night. They have a tough scheduled, but Les Miles' team is going to be tough to beat.
10. Georgia--- Lost to Clemson 38-35
I don't care if they lost Saturday. Any team with Aaron Murray, Todd Gurley, and Keith Marshall on the roster is a top ten team. The questions about their defense proved to have merit to them, as Clemson ran up and down the field with very little resistance. It's obvious the football gods don't like Georgia right now either, as their best wide receiver, Malcolm Mitchell, is done for the season, and they have to regroup for the other top ten team in the state of South Carolina. Georgia's going to have to show up, and with the motivation from last week's defeat and last year's embarrassment in Columbia, they should. Whether that'll be enough to power them to win, though remains to be seen.
Next team up: Florida State--- Beat Pittsburgh 41-13
There was a ton of hype living up to the collegiate debut of Jameis Winston, and the man didn't disappoint. First off, we have to focus on the best part about Jameis: His name. Not Jamison, not James, not Jake, but Jameis. Kudos to whoever came up with that nickname, and double kudos for whoever thought of the slogan "Famous Jameis" first (His parents and friends must've loved him unlike the very poorly named Cam Cameron). The Seminoles finally made their return to the BCS last year, and with Jameis at the helm, they should have a great chance of making it back this year. Here's hoping Famous Jameis keeps his stellar play up, so the showdown with Clemson in mid October can be everything it looks like it will be as of right now.
J. Nave
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