1. College kids don't handle distractions well. As predicted the suspensions and questions about future eligibility were too much for UNC to overcome as they fell to LSU 30-24. That being said the Tarheels looked much better than expected and had a chance to win on the game's last play. This does not bode well for the LSU Tigers. They took their foot off the gas in the 2nd half and it almost cost them. If they can barely beat an under maned UNC squad they will struggle mightily in SEC play this season. Staying on the subject of SEC schools, Ole Miss couldn't handle the distractions of Jerimaiah Masoli's reinstatement and ended up losing in double overtime to Jacksonville St. (of Alabama). They should be ok once the 3 ring circus dies down and Masoli takes the reigns permanently.
2. Oregon has arrived. One of my first blogs was about how Oregon could now officially consider themselves a major college football program. They proved the point emphatically by beating the wholly hell out of New Mexico 72-0. I can't tell if Oregon is that good or if New Mexico is that bad. It's probably a combination of the 2, but at any rate it's obvious Oregon has re-tooled.
3. Felix Hernandez has Cy Young stuff. After pitching 8 scoreless innings on Sunday it is apparent Felix Hernandez has Cy Young stuff. He won't win the award however because the Mariners can't hit and subsequently Felix has a mediocre record. Perhaps the voters will over look the fact he plays for a terrible team but I doubt it.
4. Owners are willing to admit their mistakes. With the releasing of Matt Leinart, TJ Houshmandzadeh, and Antonio Bryant NFL owners have made a statement. They have decided they are willing to spend the money to cut their losses and move on. It's a trend I feel is motivated by the uncertainty of the upcoming CBA.
5. Sue Bird is clutch. Sue Bird looked more like Larry Bird when she hit the game winning jumper to power the Seattle Storm past the Phoenix Mercury and into the WNBA finals. They will undoubtedly win the WNBA title.
6. Jake Locker Heisman talk is over. Jake Locker had his chance to lead the Huskies to a come from behind victory and save their chances of going to a bowl game this season. Instead Jake showed all of the inconsistencies that have plagued him his whole career. He may still end up being the #1 pick in the draft, but the Heisman is out of the question after his disappointing week 1 performance.
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