Thursday, September 17, 2009

Week 3 Preview

The college football season is finally starting to get it's legs under itself. For the most part, the cup cake challengers are long gone off of the heavyweight's schedules. Now it's time to get down to the business. There are several teams that will be opening up conference play this week, as well as several teams that are finally going to face somewhat of a challenge.


Here's what you need to know, as deemed by me, for week 3.
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5 Games to Watch


1. Florida v. Tennessee - Of course this game is going to make the list. The Gators are finally going to face a team that will be somewhat competitive for at least two quarters. Maybe. We all know about the hype leading up to this game and I've already gone into great detail what I think about it.


2. Virginia Tech v. Nebraska - This is probably the best game that has not been talked about all year long. Both of these teams are solid defensively as well as great rushing teams. Roy Helu of Nebraska and Va Tech's Ryan Williams could be the deciding factors for this game. Also, look for special teams to play a major role.

3. Washington v. USC - This game looks like a blowout no matter which way you study it from. I am a sucker for new coaches facing their old teams though. That's what you have with this match-up. Steve Sarkisian's Husky squad is coming off it's first win since 1975. They will be all kinds of motivated to put up a fight against the Trojans. They still lose, and possibly lose big. But I'll enjoy watching it.

4. Oregon v. Utah - This is Oregon's chance to redeem itself. They already failed miserably in trying to take down a top-tier Non-BCS team this season. We all remember the LeGarrette Blount Bowl in Week 1. Now the Ducks get a shot at the Utes. I actually like the Ducks' chances in this one. They are playing at home, and Utah no longer has Brian Johnson taking snaps.

5. BYU v. Florida St. - The Noles will be fighting to earn some respect back in this game. After barely losing to Miami, Bobby Bowden's bunch went out and almost lost to the Gamecocks at home last week. That's not the South Carolina Gamecocks. That's the vaunted Jacksonville St. Gamecocks. The very same team led by the legendary Ryan Perriloux. BYU will be looking to continue their BCS season. Knocking off Oklahoma and Florida St in the same season will look really good in the school's media guide for years to come.
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5 Players to Watch

1. Tim Tebow QB Florida - Tebow is coming into the game vs. the Vols extremely pissed off. You don't wanna make Timmy angry. He could be in for a huge day.

2. Darryl Clark QB Penn St. - Clark is another QB that could be in for a huge day. The Nittany Lions are hosting Temple.

3. Freddie Barnes WR Bowling Green - Barnes is among the nation's leader in nearly every receiving statistical category. This week the Falcons will be taking on Marshall. A team that is not well known for it's pass defense.

4. Damion Fletcher RB Southern Miss - The Eagles are hosting Virginia this week. The Cavs are one of the worst teams in the nation. They can't do anything right, much less contain a top-flight RB.

5. Dan LeFevour QB Central Michigan - Last week LeFevour led a come from behind victory vs. Michigan St. This week: Alcorn St. I think he'll do just fine.
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The Heisman Race


1. Tim Tebow Florida QB
2. Colt McCoy Texas QB
3. Max Hall BYU QB
4. Joe McKnight USC RB
5. Jahvid Best California RB
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My TV Schedule

Be jealous...



12:00 CBSC Ball St. @ Army
12:00 ESPN California @ Minnesota
12:00 ESPN2 East Carolina @ North Carolina
12:00 ESPNU Louisville @ Kentucky
12:00 VS Duke @ Kansas
3:30 ABC Nebraska @ Virginia Tech
3:30 CBS Tennessee @ Florida
3:30 NBC Michigan St. @ Notre Dame
3:30 CBSC Virginia @ Southern Miss
3:30 ESPN Utah @ Oregon
3:30 ESPN2 Arizona @ Iowa
3:30 ESPNU Indiana @ Akron
3:30 FSN Tulsa @ Oklahoma
6:45 FSN Cincinnati @ Oregon St.
7:00 ESPNU UL-Lafayette @ LSU
7:00 VS Florida St. @ BYU
7:30 CBSC Air Force @ New Mexico
7:45 ESPN Georgia @ Arkansas
7:45 ESPN2 West Virginia @ Auburn
8:00 ABC Texas Tech @ Texas
10:30 ESPNU Hampton @ NC A&T
11:00 CBSC Hawaii @ UNLV
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Ultimate Fantasy League Week 3

Florida @ LSU
Georgia @ South Carolina
Tennessee v. Georgia Tech
Clemson v. West Virginia
Auburn v. Illinois
Alabama v. Michigan
Mississippi St. @ Louisiana Tech
Ole Miss @ Texas Tech
Kentucky v. Tulsa
Colorado @ Missouri
Kansas @ Nebraska
Kansas St. @ Texas
Arkansas v. Oklahoma
Oklahoma St. v. Texas A&M
TCU v. Utah
Washington @ Oregon
Washington St. @ Iowa St.
Oregon St. @ Cincinnati
Stanford v. Boise St.
USC @ Arizona
UCLA v. Arizona St.
California @ San Diego St.
Ohio St. @ Boston College
Northwestern @ Indiana
Minnesota @ UNLV
Wisconsin @ Notre Dame
Purdue @ Pittsburgh
Iowa @ Michigan St.
Miami @ Virginia
Virginia Tech v. North Carolina
NC State @ Louisville
Florida St. @ Maryland
Wake Forest @ Duke
South Florida @ East Carolina
Connecticut @ Rutgers
Syracuse @ Army
Penn St. v Vanderbilt
Navy v. Central Florida
Air Force @ Southern Miss
Colorado St. v. Troy
Baylor v. BYU
Wyoming v. Houston

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