Not quite as chaotic as last week but just as exciting as we watched MSU continue its dominant 
attack, USC take down the last PAC-12 unbeaten, Baylor pull off a last-minute field goal against TCU, and both Bama and OU squeaking by their opponents. Who'd have thought that in mid-October we would see #2 vs #3 and this many Top 25 match-ups in two weeks? And next week doesn't slow down: FSU vs Notre Dame, TAM vs Bama, Kansas State vs OU.
Un-ranked in the pre-season and now #1, the Mississippi State-ment is real. Sure, FSU started there and hasn't lost. The rankings aren't perfect but they are a good indicator by October and MSU has dominated three Top 10 teams in as many weeks. Show me another team that has done that. "Give 'em bell" MSU fans...your team is the most deserving IMHO (currently).
Taysom-less BYU put up a good fight; better than what I expected. BYU will do OK the rest of the season now that the back-up QB has a little confidence and the defense stepped it up a notch. And Gurley-less Georgia didn't miss a beat. The talk in August was how deep they were at RB and this game showed it. And the defense sure did they're part in pitching a shutout.
Once again the "pay for play" comes into question. Once again we ask how schools and the NCAA can rake in so much moolah then turn around and suspend your money-maker for taking a little for himself. Gurley knew better, he knew the rules (as did the memorabilia con), and he knew that even antiquated, hotly-debated rules are still rules with potential consequences. Student-athletes live in a "fame no fortune" world run by NCAA suits. Given the same circumstances we'd all be tempted. We'll sure miss Gurley and his amazing abilities on the highlight reels...
The Devil Went Down to Georgia (R. Ruiz, Oct 2014)
The devil went down to Georgia, he was looking for a soul to steal.
He was in a bind 'cause he was way behind and willing to make a deal.
When he came across a young boy runnin' the ball and runnin' it hot.
The devil jumped up in his suit and tie and said, "Boy, let me tell you what."
"This here's a pretty good college but it can only bring you fame.
Your fortune I can give you if you'll just sign your name."
The boy said, "My name's Gurley and wrong as it may be,
I'll take your cash for my autograph and risk the Heisman trophy."
Gurley keep a runnin' that ball and making defenders fall,
Cause hell's broke loose on Georgia and the devil's gonna call.
If word gets out they'll all say you sold your runnin' soul.
And the devil will laugh as the rankings take their toll.
The devil may have won this one, and then again maybe not.
Maybe the suits should change the rules and give the kids a shot.
Ship the devil out west where they think they're best at the game of Xs and Os.
Keep his big fat mouth far from the the south and all the future pros.
attack, USC take down the last PAC-12 unbeaten, Baylor pull off a last-minute field goal against TCU, and both Bama and OU squeaking by their opponents. Who'd have thought that in mid-October we would see #2 vs #3 and this many Top 25 match-ups in two weeks? And next week doesn't slow down: FSU vs Notre Dame, TAM vs Bama, Kansas State vs OU.Un-ranked in the pre-season and now #1, the Mississippi State-ment is real. Sure, FSU started there and hasn't lost. The rankings aren't perfect but they are a good indicator by October and MSU has dominated three Top 10 teams in as many weeks. Show me another team that has done that. "Give 'em bell" MSU fans...your team is the most deserving IMHO (currently).Taysom-less BYU put up a good fight; better than what I expected. BYU will do OK the rest of the season now that the back-up QB has a little confidence and the defense stepped it up a notch. And Gurley-less Georgia didn't miss a beat. The talk in August was how deep they were at RB and this game showed it. And the defense sure did they're part in pitching a shutout.
Once again the "pay for play" comes into question. Once again we ask how schools and the NCAA can rake in so much moolah then turn around and suspend your money-maker for taking a little for himself. Gurley knew better, he knew the rules (as did the memorabilia con), and he knew that even antiquated, hotly-debated rules are still rules with potential consequences. Student-athletes live in a "fame no fortune" world run by NCAA suits. Given the same circumstances we'd all be tempted. We'll sure miss Gurley and his amazing abilities on the highlight reels...
The Devil Went Down to Georgia (R. Ruiz, Oct 2014)
The devil went down to Georgia, he was looking for a soul to steal.
He was in a bind 'cause he was way behind and willing to make a deal.
When he came across a young boy runnin' the ball and runnin' it hot.
The devil jumped up in his suit and tie and said, "Boy, let me tell you what."
"This here's a pretty good college but it can only bring you fame.
Your fortune I can give you if you'll just sign your name."
The boy said, "My name's Gurley and wrong as it may be,
I'll take your cash for my autograph and risk the Heisman trophy."
Gurley keep a runnin' that ball and making defenders fall,
Cause hell's broke loose on Georgia and the devil's gonna call.
If word gets out they'll all say you sold your runnin' soul.
And the devil will laugh as the rankings take their toll.
The devil may have won this one, and then again maybe not.
Maybe the suits should change the rules and give the kids a shot.
Ship the devil out west where they think they're best at the game of Xs and Os.
Keep his big fat mouth far from the the south and all the future pros.