CFB: Bullets

I better get in some of my thoughts on last week before the next week of CFB starts.

• Boubacar Cissoko had a hard time defending Michael Floyd last week. This was clear. But considering the performance of his backup in the last game and the fact that Michigan had a walk-on that is the closest thing to Rudy-incarnate at Safety next to him, I think Michigan averted damage as much as they possibly could. I would hope the fan reaction in the further is not one of "He sucks. Get him out of there" which I heard quite a few times and instead the fans get behind the only viable guy at the 2nd corner position. Putting the 5'8" sophomore out on an island against an NFL-caliber receiver is going to lead to some bad things but it's a matter of pick your poison. I would hope that Cissoko gets support from the fans instead of internet bashing as the season goes on. Thank your lucky stars that he chose Michigan, because if he didn't, where would they be?
• It's hard to tell how good Notre Dame is, but I think that their offense is very good. Their line is great and their receivers may be the best in the nation. Their QB is the experienced type of guy that lets Weis do the only thing he's good at. I think they win 10 games this year with a schedule that's not as easy as everyone makes it out to be.
• On the other hand, while they have the talent to win that many games, Weis could screw it all up. Weis is one of the worst coaches in the NCAA and far and away my least favorite. I am convinced that contrary to what many have suggested he actually called the bomb on 2nd down at the end of the game last game. His ego was thinking "Everyone thinks I am going to run it here, but Michigan is stacked against the run. They'll never see this bomb coming. Everyone will hail me for my genius when it works." In other words, he had the glory that would be bestowed upon him instead of the best interest of his football team when doing it. A lot of assuming on my part? Yes, but I really believe that's what's going on in his head. But, theories aside, it was quite a whiny press conference full of excuses from the guy that wrote the "No Excuses" book. The worst are the complaints about the officiating. Nobody seems to point out that Notre Dame clearly held on every single play for their first two possessions before they were ever called for a hold. It was a shame they didn't get called for more.
• Anyone that saw Central Michigan's onside kick against Michigan State might conclude that God hates the Spartans. It was the most ridiculous bounce I've ever seen. But, anyone that saw the ensuing plays has to include the Colin Neely, their defensive end, hates the Spartans even more. Dantonio teaches discipline? HAHAAHA. My favorite quote of the week: "something something pride something fall."
• One comment on the third rival: Justin Boren is overrated. I admit that I don't usually focus on Guard play in a game, but his pouty ass never moved a guy once. He just served to clog up the line by running his chubby ass into a DT and stop dead in his tracks on every single running play. This is Ohio State's second best offensive player? I like that Ohio State has never had an elite offense under Tressel. It seems to be his biggest weakness. It doesn't look like it's going to be any different this year.
• Why does everyone keep talking about how good the Miami-FSU game was in week 1? Yeah, it was close all game long, but it was full of sloppiness, mistakes, and overall terrible defense. FSU showed their true colors by almost losing to Jacksonville State, who was without forgotten star Ryan Perriloux. I'm predicting that Miami shows theirs by losing big to Georgia Tech, although you can never tell when GTech will bring their A game.
• I just have these quotes from a conversation between Lank, jeremy, and me so it's preserved for the future:

(Two weeks before the season)

JGW: In the case that Tate Forcier DOESN’T get knocked out for the season happens (20% chance), we’re going 9-3. If Tate does get concussed several times, we’re going 4-8 with Sheridan. How’s that for negativity? C’mon Heisman Tate! Avoid those hits!

Lank: I think thats overestimating the swing between the two personally. Tate has to be one of the most overrated/hyped incoming freshman ever. Yeah, the spring game and early enrollment and QB High and all that... He's still just a little punk kid.

JGW: When I watched Forcier’s video I thought this is the best possible incoming freshman we could have right now when it comes to someone we need to plug in immediately. We shall see. In any case, I don’t think I’m overestimating the swing because I watched Sheridan play and he can’t throw 10 yards downfield. The disparity is HUGE. Not because Tate is Tate, but because Nick is the accountant. We’d be better off running the single wing with direct snaps to the Grady brothers.

Yeah, I'm ignoring the rest of the context and omitting all of Lank's other reasonable thoughts on the matter, but I can take that liberty, because JGW loves to gloat when he's right! And I'm sure Lank is so happy he'll let it slide. Yeah, Tate!

Would a punk kid do this?

• For a look at the closest thing to what a fully developed Tate will play like, watch Colt McCoy also known as Tartan Hollowpointer, Bear Canebreak, Bell Windraper or a host of other alternate names: http://www.everydayshouldbesaturday.com/2009/06/09/29-alternate-names-for-colt-mccoy/