Boomer

Nice opening weekend of college football. I think I watched all or parts of 10 different games, with TCU vs. Oklahoma, Boise State vs. Georgia, and Georgia Tech vs. Auburn getting the majority of my attention. Some random thoughts follow.

TCU took care of the Sooners, which has to be considered the shocker of the weekend. I assume that Stoops and company just assumed that they would win, but obviously assuming makes an ass out of the best of us. Peterson was never a factor, except for some decent runs that he stringed together on the opening TD drive to start the second half. In short, Adrian Peterson’s Heisman hopes were swallowed by the Hornfrogs.

I think Tennessee also underestimated their opponent (the Blazers of UAB), but unlike Oklahoma, the Volunteers managed to escape with a victory. I have to assume that Tennessee is much better than they played; after all they have been hyped like crazy this preseason.

Man does Zook suck or what? Illinois barely escaped Rutgers, winning in overtime 33-30. I am sure that Zook is a decent guy and all, but he ran Florida into the ground (not that I am complaining) and I see no chance for him pulling Illinois to the top of the Big 10.

The Weis era got off to a great start as Notre Dame easily dispatched Pitt 42-21. To be honest, I never considered Pitt much of anything, but I did not think Notre Dame would score that many points. The obvious question – is Notre Dame that good or is Pitt that bad?

Texas destroyed the Ragin Cajuns (La Lafayette) 60-3, which was hardly surprising. This game was little more than a tune up for Ohio State next weekend. I got to watched some of the game, but to be honest I am not sure that I learned anything about this year’s Longhorns. Next week’s game is going to be awesome and should define what sort of season is in store for Texas (and Ohio State).

How about the ACC? Of course I dislike the Bumblebees and the Tigers, but the Georgia Tech vs. Auburn game was plenty good (Tech won 23-14). I guess if Tech was going to surprise anyone, the first game of the season is the time to do the needful. Another exciting game was Clemson’s last second victory over Texas A&M; Clemson won 25-24.

I guess the weekend games mean that the Big 12 and the SEC are both down this year. Early days, but something to think about.

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