UCANN'T... err UCONN with a heartbreaker today.  Granted, they didn't play well at all and were playing from behind all game, it's always a much tougher loss when it's a last second shot by the under dog to win.  Don't feel too bad Huskies, happened to Drake too.

But I have W. KY beating UCONN in the second round anyways so this just helps me out that much more.  For the past several years it's always been the 5 vs 12 and 4 vs 13 seeds that have provided the most upsets the first round.  Why should this year be any different?

We're off to another great year of March Madness.  I'm 20/24 so far which isn't so bad.  How are you doing in your bracket? 

As you can tell, I write with a slight bias about this subject as an avid Gator (not to be confused with the weak ass smack of Gaytor) fan.  But even as I may be biased, stats (not selective stats either) are facts.  Ignoring the facts is making a decision based on your opinion.

While this award is opinion of voters, I find it disgusting that ESPN somehow can control where votes go for the winner.  ESPN has too much control and is more bias than I will ever be about sports.  I can actually open my mind and open myself to think from an outside view.

Chase Daniels is a great player and a great QB and should be a finalist for the trophy.  DMAC is a great player and a great RB and should be a finalist for the trophy.  Tim Tebow is better though.  And here's why...

Chase Daniels has put up great numbers, no doubt.  But he has also put it up against some pretty weak defenses.  He plays a style offense that allows him to put those kind of passing yards and TD's up very easily.  Not taking anything away from him but it's the same situation with Colt Brennan.  If numbers and stats are everything, let's give it to Colt Brennan.  Ahhh, but we don't.  Why is that?  Also, and probably the most important part here, Daniels failed his team against OU in the conference championship recently.  With absolutely a no show in the game and couldn't even get a passing TD.

DMAC, while having better stats this year than he did last year, isn't the best player in college football.  His inconsistency has caused his team to lose games because of his yards, or lack thereof.  Tim Tebow while not winning every game and losing 3, his stats were consistent and the losses were clearly nothing he could control (in 2 of the losses).  The defense was young and let the team drive at the end and put it away. 

There's only so much superman can do with 30 seconds on the clock. 

Not only did Tebow put up monsterous numbers and create some phenomenal records, he put himself in a league of his own with 20+ rushing and passing TD's.  He was also one of the top rushing TD leaders and he's a QB!  A QB PEOPLE!

A lot of people said that if he doesn't win it, it will be because of the Sophomore thing which is complete BS.  Age shouldn't have anything to do with it.  You either are the best player in college football or you aren't.  Age doesn't matter when looking at skill and greatness.

Call me a homer, call me what you will but you better actually make an intelligent argument because I'm tired of discussing this with complete rejects.

Not sure how many of you are aware about the comment Spurrier made about sending some third string guys out after UGA's endzone celebration against the Gators but apparently it made Herschel Walker angry. I don't think we would like it when Walker is angry.

Walker's response:

“Well, you know, is that not insulting? That’s totally insulting for a coach of his stature to say something so stupid,” said Walker. “So my question I say to him is, if he’s got that much guts, why don’t he step in a ring against me? You don’t say something that silly, because you’re going to get somebody hurt. Georgia was punished, because that’s a penalty. They didn’t go out to hurt anyone. [Spurrier] talks about hurting somebody. How much guts do you have? Step in a ring with me, and then we’ll see.”

C'mon Herschel, he did it jokingly. You don't think he would have actually done that at the time do you? Don't have a stroke over it. It was done jokingly. And is it really worse than orchestrating a display of unsportsmanlike conduct? He said it half-hazzardly and you get your panties in a wad.

Chill out Herschel. Go home and rub your heisman and be happy that you are a big enough star so no one (besides me) will make fun of you for this. If you have an issue, grab a tissue.

The Heisman Memorial Trophy Award (often known simply as the Heisman Trophy or The Heisman), named after former college football player and coach John Heisman, is awarded annually to the most outstanding collegiate football player in the U.S. Although not the only award honoring the best player in college football, it is considered the most prestigious individual player honor in American college football. It is awarded in December before the postseason bowl games.

Source: Wikipedia

That being said, the Heisman Trophy is clearly stated an award for the most outstanding player. Not the most outstanding player for the most outstanding team. So why does it seem like you have to be part of the best team in college to win?

I say this because Tim Tebow should be the front runner of the Heisman. They have Dixon as the front runner but let's look at some of the stats between the two quarterbacks:

Tebow: 3250 total yards, 42 TDs

Dixon: 2623 total yards, 28 TDs

Now, I'm not too knowledgeable on common sense but those stats alone should show that Tebow should be ahead of Dixon. Last time I checked (just a couple minutes ago) the heisman goes to the most outstanding individual player. It shouldn't matter on how many losses a team has.

It's unfortunate as Dixon is the only major candidate from the west, so he will most likely get all the west votes and the east will be split up amongst the other candidates. I'm open for arguments but why is Dixon more of a likely choice to win than Tebow? Stats don't lie but it seems that a team mentality has been put into the heisman award when it has no place sticking it's nose into it.

If you don't think Tebow should win the heisman, let's hear some reasons, not just "he shouldn't". That's not a strong statement. Show some reasons that Dixon should win it over him and don't use because Oregon is ranked better as it's clearly stated it's an individual award, not a team award.

The dreams and visions of Ohio State have been zooked two years in a row.  Two years you ask?  Well Meyer's team was all Zook's recruits.  So two years, Ron Zook has been the brick wall that Ohio State seems to be unable to surpass.

9th time this year an unranked team has beaten a top 5 team.  First time it's happened to the number one team.  This has set a NCAA record.  People have stated all year that the Buckeyes would lose to the first decent team they play.  Will be interesting to see what happens with Mich vs OSU here soon.  

Either way, the buckeyes are prefect no more.  Their season has been tainted with a loss this evening and most likely their hopes of a championship have been depleted as well.  Illinois' first victory over a number one team since 1956.

OSU was only allowing around 60 yards rushing and Illinois was able to double it.  Is OSU overrated or is Illinois under rated?  I think you could attribute a little to both.  Zook has brought this Illinois team up and will have them contending in the Big 10 (plus one) for a while now.  Either way, Buckeyes have been ZOOKED.

Congrats Illinois on a much deserved win! 

I will be making top 10 picks each week for the college games with a little reasoning on why. Hopefully you will enjoy!

Wisconsin #21 @ OSU #1 - Does Wisconsin still have OSU's number?

Probably not. OSU while they haven't played any tough, tough games, do deserve their spot at the #1 position. Until they are tested, they will remain number one. Unfortunately, OSU won't be tested this week.

WISC 17 - OSU 31

FSU @ BC #2 - Matt Ryan looks to keep his heisman hopeful intact.

A loss could really hurt Matt Ryan's shot at a heisman award this year. Too bad, it's not really in his hands. While FSU is definitely not a top notch team and BC is definitely an over rated #2 spot, there is just no way BC will take a hit this week.
FSU 14 - BC 23

LSU #3 @ Bama #17 - Saban Bowl is here!

Unfortunately for LSU, they play a team that is hungry and in hopes of taking the SEC West. LSU has all their title hopes on the line here as a loss would take them out of the picture of being a Nat'l Championship contender.

LSU 28 - Bama 34

ASU #4 @ Oregon #5 - PAC 10 Collides!

The battle of the PAC 10 has surfaced. Two title hopefuls battle it out ultimately eliminating one of them from a shot. This will be the game of the week right here and one to keep an eye on. While both teams still have a tough schedule to fill out, the winner of this game easily takes the rest of their games. In a close one...

ASU 31 - Oregon 28

TX A&M @ OK #6 - Upset waiting to happen!

Oklahoma isn't as good as some people think and could very well lose this game. Would I bank on it? No. It will be a close game but OK will pull this one out.

TX A&M 13 - OK 20

Louisville @ WVU #7 - Big Easy... err East

Cup cake conference here, no doubt about that. Louisville was supposed to be hot stuff and ended up showing no chance. However, WVU is not going to give this one up. While WVU is not as good as their ranking, they will not lose this one.

Louisville 17 - WVU 34

Neb @ Kansas #8 - Farmers daughter tailgate parties.

Nebraska has had a tough run of luck lately. Kansas is rated slightly higher than where they should be. Kansas will have a tough time playing this Corn Husker team.

Neb 27 - KU 17

Mizzou #9 @ Colorado - Who gets to wear the black jerseys?

Colorado has already hit their peak with their upset early in the season. I can't see them beating another top team, they're just not good enough or consistent enough in their play. However, if they bring their A game, they can beat almost anyone... they just won't bring it this weekend.

Mizzou 38 - Colorado 17

Troy @ Georgia #10 - Let's storm the endzone again!

Georgia coming off of a huge win last Saturday at the WLOCP (it is what it is people) will not let their momentum slow down here against a very weak Troy team.

Troy 10 - Georgia 42

Well those are the picks, read 'em, talk about 'em, and feel free to comment about 'em.

First of all, I absolutely hate the Yankees.  So that being said, I am absolutely ecstatic about A-Rod opting out of his contract.  I'm sure my buddy on here (die-hard Yankee fan) is in complete disarray right now but I am loving it.

Could this be from the recent Torre decision?  Apparently not according to a statement from his agent:

"Alex's decision was one based on not knowing what his closer,
his catcher and one of his statured pitchers was going to do,"
Boras said. "He really didn't want to make any decisions until he
knew what they were doing."

Either way, it will be interesting to see what those players do.  This could become a rebuilding era for the Yankees and the end of their era as the dominant baseball team.  Torre, Rodriguez, who's next?

I hope it takes a snowball effect personally. 

So GA handed us our ass today in the WLOCP (Worlds largest outdoor cocktail party).  Oh well, I guess the sun shines on a dogs ass every now and again.

One thing I don't like is the fact that the Head Coach was the one that orchestrated the stomp to the endzone on the first score.  It's a little different than the players doing it on their own.  It looked as though he had planned that in practice.  Uncalled for and definitely unsportsmanlike conduct.  No class IMO.

Either way, good game dawgs, you played well and beat us up and down the field, you deserved to win that game. So congrats Dawgs, live it up because you still won't win the SEC East.