Monday, October 22, 2012

October 22, 2012

Sorry for the delay it's been a busy month so far!!

While I was gone:

The Packers have gone 2-1 and won two impressive games against the Texans and Rams.  Aaron Rodgers appears to be back on track and is silencing anyone who possibly doubted him this year. 

The Gophers have begun their inevitable yearly slide after hitting B1G play.  They're now 4-3 on the year and face Purdue this weekend in a definitely winnable game.  Philip Nelson did look good at times last week against Wisconsin, but its too bad that his redshirt had to be taken for him to get the chance.

Oregon has kept on steamrolling opposition, and is now 6-0 for the year and #2 in the AP poll, and #4 in the BCS poll.  Despite big wins they've continued to drop against Pac-12 opposition.  They have a few big tests left this year and those should be the games that push them back into the championship game. 

Monday, October 1, 2012

October 1, 2012

College Football: Week 5

Iowa 31, Minnesota 13 - F

Well, we finally suffered our first loss of the year, and did it in hideous fashion.  The offense mustered only 75 total yards in the first half and didn't post points until the 3rd quarter.  Max Shortell, who had played so well prior to this game, looked completely unable to handle the hostile crowd at Kinnick Stadium.  It was definitely a disappointing B1G start for the Gophers.  We're now on a bye week before taking on Northwestern for homecoming. 

#2 Oregon 51, Washington St. 26 - F

After a slow start the Ducks once again blew out their opponent.  Kenjon Barner had 4 TDs as the offense ran rampant in the second half.  The Ducks are now up to #2 in the country and control their own BCS destiny.

Other Notables

#9 West Virginia 70, #25 Baylor 63 - F

Stat Line of the Day

Geno Smith's line vs Baylor
Washington 17, #8 Stanford 13 - F

NFL: Week 4

Saints 27
Packers 28 - F

The Pack rebounded from the atrocious Monday night call to edge out the Saints and get back to .500 on the season.  Aaron Rodgers finally returned to MVP form, throwing 4 TDs and leading the go-ahead score late in the 4th quarter. 

Patriots 52
Bills 28 - F

49ers 34
Jets 0 - F

Raiders 6
Broncos 37 - F