BYU: Better than OK (and than most expected)
Cougar fans were hoping, maybe even praying, but very few actually expected, the low-scoring, down to the wire, near unbelievable win over #3 Oklahoma. All very reminiscent of the '84 season that also started with a high-profile win (over #3 Pittsburgh) and ended with all zeroes in the "L" column...and also reminiscent of the '90 early season win over #1 Miami...that ended with losses to Oregon, Hawaii and Texas A&M. Saturday nights performance was the best BYU defensive effort I've seen in a long, long time. There was also some of the most impressive and aggressive play calling down the stretch that I've ever seen (the 4th down call was the play of the game IMHO).
Judging solely on this one game, I think this is BYU's moment to make a big statement. BYU appears to have the talent, the experience, the coaching, the hunger and passion (that were absent last year) and more importantly - the schedule, to capitalize on what Boise State, Hawaii and Utah have been chipping away at the past few years. This is an opportunity not presented to those teams; an opportunity where BYU and the MWC conference as a whole can become the benefactor. Don't let this one slip away.
The Sucker Punch
We love the passion in college football...no other sport can touch this level of heart and soul. But when that passion results in post-game blows and going after the crowd then its gone way, way too far. Kudos to the Oregon head coach for making a tough decision but one which will undoubtedly prevent such occurrences in the future from his and other teams.
The Not So Big 10
Wins over patsy teams - and some of those wins were a pretty close shave. Enough said.
Not So OK in Stillwater
UGA started out as expected but OSU found their defense and their offense eventually wore down the SEC defense. Ouch...that would have been a long, long drive back had I gone to the game as originally planned.