WEEK 6, Saturday Oct.10

5 Games to See
#17 Auburn vs. Arkansas- Under the previous Arkansas coach Houston Nutt this was the type of game he would always win. Bobby Petrino’s Razorbacks have shown dramatic improvement over last years team and they are always tough in Fayettenam. This has all the makings for a letdown for the undefeated Auburn Tigers. The Tigers won convincingly on the road in Rocky Top last week and vaulted from unranked to #17, veteran QB Chris Todd will have to keep his team from suffering a letdown in this one.


Houston vs. Mississippi State- New coach Dan Mullen has State fans believing, in what I am not sure yet, but believing. Houston might be the best team in the Big 12, except they play in C-USA. They suffered a huge letdown last week in El Paso losing to conference foe UTEP and giving up 59 points in the process. We all know the Cougars can score with Case Keenum at the helm but can they stop anyone? As crazy as this sounds this is a bigger game for the SEC team, they need a win to continue the good vibes under their first year coach.


#22 Georgia Tech vs. Florida State- All this week the news in the college football world has been Bobby Bowden’s future in Tallahassee. I think it speaks to the larger fact of why the Noles have been so inconsistent this year, who is really in control on that team? The Yellow Jackets are not a team you want to go in and play unprepared because of their unique option offense. Mickey Andrews has said this is his fastest defense ever, we will find out because they will be tested by the speed of Tech’s offense.


Maryland vs. Wake Forest- I highlighted this game because I want to say it is important right now in the ACC race, but with this shitty conference, who the hell knows. The Terps did get a big win last week against the always choking Clemson Tigers, and it got them off to a 1-0 start in conference, despite having a loss to MTSU under their belt. Wake has a young team but a veteran QB so who knows what they bring. it’s a typical I have no freaking clue what is going to happen ACC game, but it could be important to the Atlantic Division race.


Wisconsin vs. #9 Ohio State- This is always one of the most physical football games of the year. Both teams like a solid ground game and controlled passing attack. The Badgers always seem to pull off a win like this each year even when they aren’t that good. The Buckeyes talent-wise are the class of the Big 10 but strange things are afoot in this conference this year and wouldn’t be surprised to see a big time upset in the horseshoe.


4 Players to Watch
Eric Norwood, LB South Carolina- Two seasons ago in Williams Brice the Kentucky Wildcats and Gamecocks faced off in a top 10 match-up (imagine that) and the undoubted star of that game was a fairly unknown sophomore LB named Eric Norwood. He scored two TD’s on fumble and wreaked havoc on Wildcats QB Andre Woodson all evening long. Norwood is now perhaps the best defensive player in the country. Look for him to have another strong game against a Cats offense which is struggling to find an identity.


Jaquizz Rodgers, RB Oregon State- The diminutive (5’7 190) Beavers running back is still one of the nations best kept secrets. Recruiting coordinators all over the state of Texas are probably still trying to figure out how they all missed on this kid, but he was only offered by Oregon State and handful of smaller schools. Quizz runs as hard as anyone in the country and is averaging 5.3 a carry this season. He has also become a threat to catch the ball already with 33 receptions on the season.


Aaron Hernandez, TE Florida- The Gators have all kinds of weapons on offense but Tebow’s go to guy is always Aaron Hernandez. He has great hands and catch’s his customary 3-4 balls a game, most for first downs. He is also a good blocker on the edge allowing the Florida running backs to get to the second level. He is a future NFL tight end.


Nathan Enderle, QB Idaho- Yes I am talking Vandals football baby, I am prolific. Enderle is a big kid (6’5 230) with an accurate and strong right arm. Completing 65% of his passes at almost 9 yards per attempt he is as good a passer as anyone in the country. He takes his Vandals on the road to San Jose and will need a big game to lead his team to victory.