College Football
Top 25
1. Alabama, 12-0, 1
2. Clemson, 12-0, 3
3. Notre Dame, 12-0, 3
4. Georgia, 11-1, 5
5. UCF, 11-0, 6
6. Oklahoma, 11-1, 7
7. Ohio State, 11-1, 10
8. Michigan, 10-2, 4
9. Washington, 9-3, 13
10. Florida, 9-3, 14
11. Texas, 9-3, 11
12. West Virginia, 8-3, 11
13. Penn State, 9-3, 15
14. Washington State, 10-2, 8
15. LSU, 9-3, 9
16. Syracuse, 9-3, 18
17. Kentucky, 9-3, 17
18. Utah, 9-3, 16
19. Mississippi State, 8-4, 21
20. Boise State, 10-2, 20
21. Northwestern, 8-4, 22
22. Texas A&M, 8-4, NR
23. Missouri, 8-4, 24
24. Oregon, 8-4, NR
25. Iowa, 8-4, NR
OUT: Utah State (19), Pittsburgh (23) and Army (25)
NEXT: Utah State, Fresno State, NC State, Army, Miami, Boston College, Iowa State, South Carolina, Stanford, Auburn, Arizona State, Cincinnati, California, Temple, Memphis, Houston, Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
The Color & Pageantry Top 25
College Football
Top 25
1. Alabama, 11-0, 1
2. Clemson, 11-0, 2
3. Notre Dame, 11-0, 3
4. Michigan, 10-1, 4
5. Georgia, 10-1, 5
6. UCF, 10-0, 6
7. Oklahoma, 10-1, 7
8. Washington State, 10-1, 8
9. LSU, 9-2, 10
10. Ohio State, 10-1, 9
11. Texas, 8-3, 14
12. West Virginia, 8-2, 11
13. Washington, 8-3, 15
14. Florida, 8-3, 17
15. Penn State, 8-3, 16
16. Utah, 8-3, 19
17. Kentucky, 8-3, 22
18. Syracuse, 8-3, 12
19. Utah State, 10-1, 13
20. Boise State, 9-2, 23
21. Mississippi State, 7-4, 25
22. Northwestern, 7-4, 24
23. Pittsburgh, 7-4, NR
24. Missouri, 7-4, NR
25. Army, 9-2, NR
OUT: Iowa State (18), Cincinnati (20) and Boston College (21).
NEXT: Iowa State, N. C. State, Fresno State, Wisconsin, Texas A&M, Iowa, Auburn, Boston College, South Carolina, Stanford, Oklahoma State, Duke, Miami, Cincinnati, Oregon, Virginia, Temple, Troy, California, Arizona State and Houston.
Top 25
1. Alabama, 11-0, 1
2. Clemson, 11-0, 2
3. Notre Dame, 11-0, 3
4. Michigan, 10-1, 4
5. Georgia, 10-1, 5
6. UCF, 10-0, 6
7. Oklahoma, 10-1, 7
8. Washington State, 10-1, 8
9. LSU, 9-2, 10
10. Ohio State, 10-1, 9
11. Texas, 8-3, 14
12. West Virginia, 8-2, 11
13. Washington, 8-3, 15
14. Florida, 8-3, 17
15. Penn State, 8-3, 16
16. Utah, 8-3, 19
17. Kentucky, 8-3, 22
18. Syracuse, 8-3, 12
19. Utah State, 10-1, 13
20. Boise State, 9-2, 23
21. Mississippi State, 7-4, 25
22. Northwestern, 7-4, 24
23. Pittsburgh, 7-4, NR
24. Missouri, 7-4, NR
25. Army, 9-2, NR
OUT: Iowa State (18), Cincinnati (20) and Boston College (21).
NEXT: Iowa State, N. C. State, Fresno State, Wisconsin, Texas A&M, Iowa, Auburn, Boston College, South Carolina, Stanford, Oklahoma State, Duke, Miami, Cincinnati, Oregon, Virginia, Temple, Troy, California, Arizona State and Houston.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
The Color & Pageantry Top 25
College Football
Top 25
1. Alabama, 10-0, 1
2. Clemson, 10-0, 2
3. Notre Dame, 10-0, 3
4. Michigan, 9-1, 4
5. Georgia, 9-1, 5
6. UCF, 9-0, 6
7. Oklahoma, 9-1, 7
8. Washington State, 9-1, 8
9. Ohio State, 9-1, 9
10. LSU, 8-2, 10
11. West Virginia, 8-1, 11
12. Syracuse, 8-2, 13
13. Utah State, 9-1, 15
14. Texas 7-3, 16
15. Washington, 7-3, 18
16. Penn State, 7-3, 20
17. Florida, 7-3, 25
18. Iowa State, 6-3, 22
19. Utah, 7-3, NR
20. Cincinnati, 9-1, 24
21. Boston College, 7-3, 13
22. Kentucky, 7-3, 12
23. Boise State, 8-2, NR
24. Northwestern, 6-4, NR
25. Mississippi State, 6-4, NR
OUT: Fresno State (16), North Carolina State (21) and Michigan State (23).
NEXT: North Carolina State, Wisconsin, Army, Pittsburgh, Michigan State, Fresno State,Duke, Texas A&M, Auburn, Missouri, South Carolina, Arizona, Oregon, Iowa, Virginia, Georgia Tech,Temple, USF, Stanford, California, Troy and Buffalo.
Top 25
1. Alabama, 10-0, 1
2. Clemson, 10-0, 2
3. Notre Dame, 10-0, 3
4. Michigan, 9-1, 4
5. Georgia, 9-1, 5
6. UCF, 9-0, 6
7. Oklahoma, 9-1, 7
8. Washington State, 9-1, 8
9. Ohio State, 9-1, 9
10. LSU, 8-2, 10
11. West Virginia, 8-1, 11
12. Syracuse, 8-2, 13
13. Utah State, 9-1, 15
14. Texas 7-3, 16
15. Washington, 7-3, 18
16. Penn State, 7-3, 20
17. Florida, 7-3, 25
18. Iowa State, 6-3, 22
19. Utah, 7-3, NR
20. Cincinnati, 9-1, 24
21. Boston College, 7-3, 13
22. Kentucky, 7-3, 12
23. Boise State, 8-2, NR
24. Northwestern, 6-4, NR
25. Mississippi State, 6-4, NR
OUT: Fresno State (16), North Carolina State (21) and Michigan State (23).
NEXT: North Carolina State, Wisconsin, Army, Pittsburgh, Michigan State, Fresno State,Duke, Texas A&M, Auburn, Missouri, South Carolina, Arizona, Oregon, Iowa, Virginia, Georgia Tech,Temple, USF, Stanford, California, Troy and Buffalo.
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Sunday, November 4, 2018
The Color & Pageantry Top 25
College Football
Top 25
1. Alabama, 9-0, 1
2. Clemson, 9-0, 2
3. Notre Dame, 9-0, 3
4. Michigan, 8-1, 4
5. Georgia, 8-1, 6
6. UCF, 8-0, 7
7. Oklahoma, 8-1, 8
8. Washington State, 8-1, 9
9. Ohio State, 8-1, 11
10. LSU, 7-2, 5
11. West Virginia, 7-1, 12
12. Kentucky, 7-2, 10
13. Boston College, 7-2, 20
14. Syracuse, 7-2, 21
15. Utah State, 8-1, 17
16. Texas, 6-3, 16
17. Fresno State, 8-1, 21
18. Washington, 7-3, NR
19. Mississippi State, 6-3, 23
20. Penn State, 6-3, 14
21. NC State, 6-2, NR
22. Iowa State, 5-3 NR
23. Michigan State, 6-3, NR
24. Cincinnati, 8-1, NR
25. Florida, 6-3, 13
OUT: Utah (15), Houston (18), Iowa (19), Texas A&M (24) and Virginia (25).
NEXT: Purdue, Auburn, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Iowa, Texas A&M, South Carolina, Duke, Missouri, Boise State, Utah, Oregon, Army and Texas Tech.
Top 25
1. Alabama, 9-0, 1
2. Clemson, 9-0, 2
3. Notre Dame, 9-0, 3
4. Michigan, 8-1, 4
5. Georgia, 8-1, 6
6. UCF, 8-0, 7
7. Oklahoma, 8-1, 8
8. Washington State, 8-1, 9
9. Ohio State, 8-1, 11
10. LSU, 7-2, 5
11. West Virginia, 7-1, 12
12. Kentucky, 7-2, 10
13. Boston College, 7-2, 20
14. Syracuse, 7-2, 21
15. Utah State, 8-1, 17
16. Texas, 6-3, 16
17. Fresno State, 8-1, 21
18. Washington, 7-3, NR
19. Mississippi State, 6-3, 23
20. Penn State, 6-3, 14
21. NC State, 6-2, NR
22. Iowa State, 5-3 NR
23. Michigan State, 6-3, NR
24. Cincinnati, 8-1, NR
25. Florida, 6-3, 13
OUT: Utah (15), Houston (18), Iowa (19), Texas A&M (24) and Virginia (25).
NEXT: Purdue, Auburn, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Iowa, Texas A&M, South Carolina, Duke, Missouri, Boise State, Utah, Oregon, Army and Texas Tech.
Sunday, October 28, 2018
The Color & Pageantry Top 25
College Football
Top 25
1. Alabama, 8-0, 1
2. Clemson, 8-0, 2
3. Notre Dame, 8-0, 3
4. Michigan, 7-1, 4
5. LSU, 7-1, 6
6. Georgia, 7-1, 8
7. UCF, 7-0, 7
8. Oklahoma, 7-1, 10
9. Washington State, 7-1, 15
10. Kentucky, 7-1, 12
11. Ohio State, 7-1, 16
12. West Virginia, 6-1, 19
13. Florida, 6-2, 5
14. Penn State, 6-2, 20
15. Utah, 6-2, 25
16. Texas, 6-2, 9
17. Utah State, 7-1, 21
18. Houston, 7-1, NR
19. Iowa, 6-2, 13
20. Boston College, 6-2, NR
21. Fresno State, 7-1, NR
22. Syracuse, 6-2, NR
23. Mississippi State, 5-3, NR
24. Texas A&M, 5-3, 11
25. Virginia, 6-2, NR
OUT: Washington (14), Wisconsin (17), Oregon (18), USF (22), Purdue (23) and North Carolina State (24).
NEXT: Northwestern, Iowa State, South Carolina, Michigan State, NC State, Auburn, Purdue, Washington, Wisconsin, Oregon and Stanford.
Top 25
1. Alabama, 8-0, 1
2. Clemson, 8-0, 2
3. Notre Dame, 8-0, 3
4. Michigan, 7-1, 4
5. LSU, 7-1, 6
6. Georgia, 7-1, 8
7. UCF, 7-0, 7
8. Oklahoma, 7-1, 10
9. Washington State, 7-1, 15
10. Kentucky, 7-1, 12
11. Ohio State, 7-1, 16
12. West Virginia, 6-1, 19
13. Florida, 6-2, 5
14. Penn State, 6-2, 20
15. Utah, 6-2, 25
16. Texas, 6-2, 9
17. Utah State, 7-1, 21
18. Houston, 7-1, NR
19. Iowa, 6-2, 13
20. Boston College, 6-2, NR
21. Fresno State, 7-1, NR
22. Syracuse, 6-2, NR
23. Mississippi State, 5-3, NR
24. Texas A&M, 5-3, 11
25. Virginia, 6-2, NR
OUT: Washington (14), Wisconsin (17), Oregon (18), USF (22), Purdue (23) and North Carolina State (24).
NEXT: Northwestern, Iowa State, South Carolina, Michigan State, NC State, Auburn, Purdue, Washington, Wisconsin, Oregon and Stanford.
Sunday, October 21, 2018
The Color & Pageantry Top 25
College Football
Top 25
1. Alabama, 8-0, 1
2. Clemson, 7-0, 3
3. Notre Dame, 7-0, 4
4. Michigan, 7-18-0, 5
5. Florida, 6-1, 6
6. LSU, 7-1, 7
7. UCF, 8-0, 8
8. Georgia, 6-1, 9
9. Texas, 6-1, 10
10. Oklahoma, 6-1, 11
11. Texas A&M, 5-2, 13
12. Kentucky, 6-1, 14
13. Iowa, 6-1, 16
14. Washington, 6-2, 17
15. Washington State, 6-1, 22
16. Ohio State, 7-1, 2
17. Wisconsin, 5-2, 18
18. Oregon, 5-2, 12
19. West Virginia, 5-1, 20
20. Penn State, 6-2, 21
21. Utah State, 6-1, 24
22. South Florida, 7-0, 25
23. Purdue, 4-3, NR
24. North Carolina State, 5-1, 15
25. Utah, 5-2, NR
OUT: Cincinnati, (19) and Mississippi State (23)
NEXT: Virginia, Stanford, Iowa State, Auburn, Appalachian State, Missouri, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Texas Tech, Colorado, Houston, Mississippi State, Michigan State, Northwestern and Fresno State.
Top 25
1. Alabama, 8-0, 1
2. Clemson, 7-0, 3
3. Notre Dame, 7-0, 4
4. Michigan, 7-18-0, 5
5. Florida, 6-1, 6
6. LSU, 7-1, 7
7. UCF, 8-0, 8
8. Georgia, 6-1, 9
9. Texas, 6-1, 10
10. Oklahoma, 6-1, 11
11. Texas A&M, 5-2, 13
12. Kentucky, 6-1, 14
13. Iowa, 6-1, 16
14. Washington, 6-2, 17
15. Washington State, 6-1, 22
16. Ohio State, 7-1, 2
17. Wisconsin, 5-2, 18
18. Oregon, 5-2, 12
19. West Virginia, 5-1, 20
20. Penn State, 6-2, 21
21. Utah State, 6-1, 24
22. South Florida, 7-0, 25
23. Purdue, 4-3, NR
24. North Carolina State, 5-1, 15
25. Utah, 5-2, NR
OUT: Cincinnati, (19) and Mississippi State (23)
NEXT: Virginia, Stanford, Iowa State, Auburn, Appalachian State, Missouri, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Texas Tech, Colorado, Houston, Mississippi State, Michigan State, Northwestern and Fresno State.
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Sunday, October 14, 2018
The Color & Pageantry Top 25
College Football
Top 25
1. Alabama, 7-0, 1
2. Ohio State, 7-0, 3
3. Clemson, 6-0, 4
4. Notre Dame, 7-0, 5
5. Michigan, 6-1, 10
6. Florida, 6-1, 13
7. LSU, 6-1, 14
8. UCF, 6-0, 7
9. Georgia, 6-1, 2
10. Texas, 6-1, 11
11. Oklahoma, 5-1, 12
12. Oregon, 5-1, 17
13. Texas A&M, 5-2, 18
14. Kentucky, 5-1, 19
15. NC State, 5-0, 22
16. Iowa, 5-1, 21
17. Washington, 5-2, 8
18. Wisconsin, 5-2, 16
19. Cincinnati, 6-0, 24
20. West Virginia, 5-1, 6
20. Penn State, 4-2, 9
21. Washington State, 5-1, NR
22. Mississippi State, 4-2, 25
23. Utah State, 5-1, NR
24. South Florida, 6-0, NR
OUT: Miami (15), Colorado (20) and Auburn (23).
NEXT: Southern Cal, Colorado, Stanford, Miami, Texas Tech, South Carolina, Houston, Northwestern, Virginia Tech, Duke, Iowa State, Michigan State, Utah, Virginia, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Auburn, Purdue and Boise State.
Top 25
1. Alabama, 7-0, 1
2. Ohio State, 7-0, 3
3. Clemson, 6-0, 4
4. Notre Dame, 7-0, 5
5. Michigan, 6-1, 10
6. Florida, 6-1, 13
7. LSU, 6-1, 14
8. UCF, 6-0, 7
9. Georgia, 6-1, 2
10. Texas, 6-1, 11
11. Oklahoma, 5-1, 12
12. Oregon, 5-1, 17
13. Texas A&M, 5-2, 18
14. Kentucky, 5-1, 19
15. NC State, 5-0, 22
16. Iowa, 5-1, 21
17. Washington, 5-2, 8
18. Wisconsin, 5-2, 16
19. Cincinnati, 6-0, 24
20. West Virginia, 5-1, 6
20. Penn State, 4-2, 9
21. Washington State, 5-1, NR
22. Mississippi State, 4-2, 25
23. Utah State, 5-1, NR
24. South Florida, 6-0, NR
OUT: Miami (15), Colorado (20) and Auburn (23).
NEXT: Southern Cal, Colorado, Stanford, Miami, Texas Tech, South Carolina, Houston, Northwestern, Virginia Tech, Duke, Iowa State, Michigan State, Utah, Virginia, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Auburn, Purdue and Boise State.
Sunday, October 7, 2018
The Color & Pageantry Top 25
College Football
Top 25
1. Alabama, 6-0. 1
2. Georgia, 6-0, 2
3. Ohio State, 6-0, 3
4. Clemson, 6-0, 4
5. Notre Dame, 6-0, 5
6. West Virginia, 6-0, 8
7. UCF, 5-0, 10
8. Washington, 5-1, 12
9. Penn State, 5-1, 13
10. Michigan, 5-1, 16
11. Texas, 5-1, 20
12. Oklahoma, 5-1, 6
13. Florida, 5-1, 19
14. LSU, 5-1, 5
15. Miami, 5-1, 15
16. Wisconsin, 5-1, 18
17. Oregon, 4-1, 17
18. Texas A&M, 4-2, 21
19. Kentucky, 5-1, 9
20. Colorado, 5-0, 22
21. Iowa, 5-1, 25
22. N. C. State, 5-0, NR
23. Auburn, 4-2, 11
OUT: Stanford (14), Syracuse (23) and Michigan State (24)
NEXT: Boise State, Southern Cal, South Carolina, South Florida, Utah State and Washington State.
Top 25
1. Alabama, 6-0. 1
2. Georgia, 6-0, 2
3. Ohio State, 6-0, 3
4. Clemson, 6-0, 4
5. Notre Dame, 6-0, 5
6. West Virginia, 6-0, 8
7. UCF, 5-0, 10
8. Washington, 5-1, 12
9. Penn State, 5-1, 13
10. Michigan, 5-1, 16
11. Texas, 5-1, 20
12. Oklahoma, 5-1, 6
13. Florida, 5-1, 19
14. LSU, 5-1, 5
15. Miami, 5-1, 15
16. Wisconsin, 5-1, 18
17. Oregon, 4-1, 17
18. Texas A&M, 4-2, 21
19. Kentucky, 5-1, 9
20. Colorado, 5-0, 22
21. Iowa, 5-1, 25
22. N. C. State, 5-0, NR
23. Auburn, 4-2, 11
24. Cincinnati, 5-0, NR
25. Mississippi State, 4-2, NROUT: Stanford (14), Syracuse (23) and Michigan State (24)
NEXT: Boise State, Southern Cal, South Carolina, South Florida, Utah State and Washington State.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
The Color & Pageantry Top 25
College Football
Top 25
1. Alabama, 5-0, 1
2. Georgia, 5-0, 2
3. Ohio State, 5-0, 4
4. Clemson, 5-0, 3
5. Notre Dame, 5-0, 7
6. LSU, 5-0, 6
7. Oklahoma, 5-0, 5
8. West Virginia, 4-0, 11
9. Kentucky, 5-0, 17
10. UCF, 4-0, 14
11. Auburn, 4-1, 9
12. Washington, 4-1, 10
13. Penn State, 4-1, 15
14. Stanford, 4-1, 8
15. Miami, 4-1, 16
16. Michigan, 4-1, 12
17. Oregon, 4-1, 18
18. Wisconsin, 4-1, 19
19. Florida, 4-1, NR
20. Texas, 4-1, 20
21. Texas A&M, 3-2, 22
22. Colorado, 5-0, NR
23. Syracuse, 4-1, NR
24. Michigan State, 3-1, 24
25. Iowa, 4-1, NR
OUT: South Carolina (13), Duke (21), Mississippi State (23) and BYU (25).
NEXT: N. C. State, Boise State, Texas Christian, BYU, South Florida, Oklahoma State, Southern Cal, San Diego State, South Carolina, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, California, Arizona State, Cincinnati, Maryland and Washington State.
NEBRASKA ANALYSIS
While there are glimpses of Nebraska looking like the turn of the corner is here, what appears to be losing mindset still needs extracted from much of the team. Nebraska rolled up almost 600 yards of offense, but cold not stop Jeff Brohm's Purdue Boilermakers, who ran out of Lincoln with a 42-28 victory. I thought BTN analyst Matt Millen accurately stated the state of the 'Huskers, noting that Purdue, who looks pretty good, is a year ahead of schedule when compared to Nebraska. QB Adrian Martinez gives Nebraska a snapshot of a bright future as this young man is stellar, although he is making freshman mistakes. The offensive line played better, but there is much work to be done for Greg Austin. The receivers show signs of greatness, but have yet to put in a total outstanding game as a unit. Some guys are balling out, most notably JD Spieman and Devine Ozigbo on offense and Mo Barry on defense. The defense was horrific, seemingly out of place often. However, the big problem is the lack of discipline on the team, as penalties have just crushed the 'Huskers. It should be noted the officiating was as bad as I have ever seen, even leaving BTN analyst Matt Millen puzzled. After four games, Nebraska is 0-4, and that is absolutely mind boggling, and has not occurred in my lifetime. With the new four game transfer rule, we may see some players leave, and some need to. Some are good people, just not good enough players. Some have great talent, but are not team players and don't have a winning mentality. Penalties are a reflection of the latter. When Nebraska turns the corner, it will be like a watershed event. Nebraska can defeat Wisconsin next week, but the likelihood is Nebraska looks real good in a couple of spurts but folds defensively and gets clubbed. Frost will get this done, but the task at hand is much more difficult than many of us could ever have imagined.
FLORIDA STATE ANALYSIS
All day long, FSU was leaving plays all over the field, and it seemed destined that the once powerful Seminoles would nit find the intestinal fortitude to walk out of Louisville with a victory. But, after an improbable interception by AJ Westbrook (the Cards should have been running out the clock and not throwing the ball), Deondre Francois hit Nyquan Murray (Orlando Oak Ridge) who scampered for the winning score. This was a huge win for Florida State, a must to keep the bowl streak going. For a while, it looked like many of the Seminoles did not care, with Louisville having receivers wide open most of the day and having success running the ball. Offensively, mistakes plagued the 'Noles. On one, play, WR Keith Gavin knocked a Louisville defender into the next area code, which was awesome. But, Gavin stopped to admires his work, while the play was breaking down behind him. This type of selfish play is often expensive. While the tape will once again show dozens of mistakes, a win is a win and FSU can build from it. It should be noted that outside of the penalties, the offensive line continued to show progress. FSU, travels to Miami, and who knows. One thing I know, is I am going down there to win.
Top 25
1. Alabama, 5-0, 1
2. Georgia, 5-0, 2
3. Ohio State, 5-0, 4
4. Clemson, 5-0, 3
5. Notre Dame, 5-0, 7
6. LSU, 5-0, 6
7. Oklahoma, 5-0, 5
8. West Virginia, 4-0, 11
9. Kentucky, 5-0, 17
10. UCF, 4-0, 14
11. Auburn, 4-1, 9
12. Washington, 4-1, 10
13. Penn State, 4-1, 15
14. Stanford, 4-1, 8
15. Miami, 4-1, 16
16. Michigan, 4-1, 12
17. Oregon, 4-1, 18
18. Wisconsin, 4-1, 19
19. Florida, 4-1, NR
20. Texas, 4-1, 20
21. Texas A&M, 3-2, 22
22. Colorado, 5-0, NR
23. Syracuse, 4-1, NR
24. Michigan State, 3-1, 24
25. Iowa, 4-1, NR
OUT: South Carolina (13), Duke (21), Mississippi State (23) and BYU (25).
NEXT: N. C. State, Boise State, Texas Christian, BYU, South Florida, Oklahoma State, Southern Cal, San Diego State, South Carolina, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, California, Arizona State, Cincinnati, Maryland and Washington State.
NEBRASKA ANALYSIS
While there are glimpses of Nebraska looking like the turn of the corner is here, what appears to be losing mindset still needs extracted from much of the team. Nebraska rolled up almost 600 yards of offense, but cold not stop Jeff Brohm's Purdue Boilermakers, who ran out of Lincoln with a 42-28 victory. I thought BTN analyst Matt Millen accurately stated the state of the 'Huskers, noting that Purdue, who looks pretty good, is a year ahead of schedule when compared to Nebraska. QB Adrian Martinez gives Nebraska a snapshot of a bright future as this young man is stellar, although he is making freshman mistakes. The offensive line played better, but there is much work to be done for Greg Austin. The receivers show signs of greatness, but have yet to put in a total outstanding game as a unit. Some guys are balling out, most notably JD Spieman and Devine Ozigbo on offense and Mo Barry on defense. The defense was horrific, seemingly out of place often. However, the big problem is the lack of discipline on the team, as penalties have just crushed the 'Huskers. It should be noted the officiating was as bad as I have ever seen, even leaving BTN analyst Matt Millen puzzled. After four games, Nebraska is 0-4, and that is absolutely mind boggling, and has not occurred in my lifetime. With the new four game transfer rule, we may see some players leave, and some need to. Some are good people, just not good enough players. Some have great talent, but are not team players and don't have a winning mentality. Penalties are a reflection of the latter. When Nebraska turns the corner, it will be like a watershed event. Nebraska can defeat Wisconsin next week, but the likelihood is Nebraska looks real good in a couple of spurts but folds defensively and gets clubbed. Frost will get this done, but the task at hand is much more difficult than many of us could ever have imagined.
FLORIDA STATE ANALYSIS
All day long, FSU was leaving plays all over the field, and it seemed destined that the once powerful Seminoles would nit find the intestinal fortitude to walk out of Louisville with a victory. But, after an improbable interception by AJ Westbrook (the Cards should have been running out the clock and not throwing the ball), Deondre Francois hit Nyquan Murray (Orlando Oak Ridge) who scampered for the winning score. This was a huge win for Florida State, a must to keep the bowl streak going. For a while, it looked like many of the Seminoles did not care, with Louisville having receivers wide open most of the day and having success running the ball. Offensively, mistakes plagued the 'Noles. On one, play, WR Keith Gavin knocked a Louisville defender into the next area code, which was awesome. But, Gavin stopped to admires his work, while the play was breaking down behind him. This type of selfish play is often expensive. While the tape will once again show dozens of mistakes, a win is a win and FSU can build from it. It should be noted that outside of the penalties, the offensive line continued to show progress. FSU, travels to Miami, and who knows. One thing I know, is I am going down there to win.
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