Week 2 in Review.

Besides the Arkansas St./Memphis game which was delayed all the games have already been played that were scheduled this week... Don't worry I wasn't going to write about that game anyways.
I'm going to start in the domination down in Baton Rouge. What appeared to be two of the best defenses in the nation were going to play. LSU was going to play host to Virginia Tech. I expected a low scoring close game, I expected a game that would go to the end. So what did I get? I saw a game that was a 48-7 LSU victory. Not only was it Beamers worse loss at VT, but another surprise in this season of surprises. What does this mean for LSU? A number one spot right? I mean USC didn't play did they? No they didn't but they'll most likely hold on to that #1 spot since that's where they were in the preseason. Honestly though the preseason poll doesn't mean anything. So many upsets in the top 25 in these first two weeks. Now what do I think... well LSU is my new favorite to win the national championship. A strong defense with a growing offense that is playing very well now. Virginia Tech well they get to go back and play in the ACC which is open to anyone. Is VT for real though with a close game against ECU a week ago at home and then this blow out? If they are they have to prove it.
Texas and TCU had a match up in Austin this weekend that looked to be one game in TCU's Boise St. like run for the BCS this year. Up 10-0 at half time TCU appeared to have a great game going and what could have been an upset but then in the Second half Texas and Colt McCoy came out and played a great game and ended up winning 34-13. Talk about a dissapointment for TCU... still they put Texas on the edge. But Texas's rival Oklahoma had another strong showing as they put down Miami (FL) 51-13 showing that they are possibly the team to beat in the Big 12. Those teams will have an interesting game in the Red River Shoot out in a few weeks.
Some upsets of the week, Auburn lost to South Florida at home 26-23 in over time. South Florida made a show for the Big East and also shows that they are a threat to the Big East powers such as Louisville, West Virginia, and Rutgers. They have potential to win it too this year. Another big one was a 16-12 South Carolina win over Georgia which puts South Carolina in a nice spot at the beginning of this season. They could look to be contenders in the SEC East. But they'll still have to compete with Florida and Tennessee, and Georgia if Georgia bounce back.
Everyone in the Big 10 won except for Michigan who lost 39-7. Which puts the thoughts of App. St. being so good a little lower. Michigan is ruining their season and the legacy of some senoirs and their coach. From #5 to Unranked and 0-2 is big deal. It doesn't look good and it needs to be fixed if they still want any shot at a Big Ten Championship... Then Notre Dame loss to Penn St. 31-10 even though they came out and took back a pick, their defense couldn't stop PSU very well also they couldn't do anything on offense. As their Defense has more TD's than their offense... for those who didn't know this is the first time that both Michigan and ND go in 0-2 to their game. Also first time since 1979 that Gerogia, Notre Dame, Michigan, and Virginia Tech all loss in the same weekend.
Other scores in the big 10 include... a close win at UNLV for Wisconsin 20-13. As Wisconsin scored a touchdown near the end to take the lead and win it. Then Iowa destroyed Syracuse 35-0. Indiana pulled off the win at Western Michigan 37-27. Illinois beat Western Illinois from the D. IAA ( I know they changed the division names but that is just easier) 21-0. Purdue stomped on Eastern Illinois 52-6 no surprise there though. The Buckeyes beat Akron 20-2 holding Akron to 72 yards.. but they also gave up a safety. Minnesota beat Miami (OH) 41-35 in 2 over times. Then Michigan St. beat BGSU 28-17 scoring a touchdown every quarter. Then in another close game Northwestern beat Nevada 36-31.
Heisman Watch
1. (QB Hawaii) Colt Brennan Passing: 77/101 964 Yards 10 TD 1 INT
2. (QB Louisville) Brian Brohm Passing: 41/60 776 Yards 9 TD 0 INT
3 (RB Arkansas) Darren Mcfadden Rushing: 21 ATT. 151 Yards Recieving: 2 REC. 30 Yards. Passing: 1/1 42 Yards 1 TD
4. (RB Rutgers) Ray Rice Rushing: 62 ATT. 359 Yards Recieving: 5 REC. 61 yards.
Other Players to watch: John David Booty (USC QB), Sam Bradford (Oklahoma QB), Desean Jackson (Cal WR).

Coming Tuesday: Week 2 Rankings.