September 28, 2008

My team won 37-21, why do I feel I am eating crow?

Maybe because Utah should have won 56-0 if they are anything like I think they should be? Maybe because I talked up TCU all week and Oklahoma decided to show up and make a statement?

I had the pleasure of watching TCU vs. Oklahoma right next to UAB vs. South Carolina. In both cases one team did not look like they belonged on the field with the other. The establishment I was at had mercy on UAB and changed the channel to South Florida vs NC State. Although the score was similar it was apparent that in this case the teams were a lot closer. The one consolation is that TCU appeared to be able to play Oklahoma's second string.

Wyoming's disappointment to Bowling Green was not completely unexpected.

SDSU finally one a game vs Idaho and New Mexico is the state champion after a win over New Mexico State. CSU lost to California, ending the MWC winning streak over PAC 10 foes. None of this was a surprise, but UNLV's embarrassment by Nevada was unexpected.

This season has been good for the MWC, but this week was ugly. BYU can be glad they took the week off.

For the mid majors, Fresno State had a close win over a discredited BCS team and ECU lost a tough conference match.

This much is certain, either the MWC champion is not a legitimate BCS contender or TCU is not a legitimate MWC contender. Time will tell.

Comments:

My team won 37-21, why do I feel I am eating crow?
Maybe because Utah should have won 56-0 if they are anything like I think they should be? Maybe because I talked up TCU all week and Oklahoma decided to show up and make a statement? I had the pleasure of watching TCU vs. Oklahoma right next to UAB vs. South Carolina. In both cases one team did not look like they belonged on the field with the other. The establishment I was at had mercy on UAB and changed the channel to South Florida vs NC State. Although the score was similar it was apparent that in this case the teams were a lot closer. The one consolation is that TCU appeared to be able to play Oklahoma's second string. Wyoming's disappointment to Bowling Green was not completely unexpected. SDSU finally one a game vs Idaho and New Mexico is the state champion after a win over New Mexico State. CSU lost to California, ending the MWC winning streak over PAC 10 foes. None of this was a surprise, but UNLV's embarrassment by Nevada was unexpected. This season has been good for the MWC, but this week was ugly. BYU can be glad they took the week off. For the mid majors, Fresno State had a close win over a discredited BCS team and ECU lost a tough conference match. This much is certain, either the MWC champion is not a legitimate BCS contender or TCU is not a legitimate MWC contender. Time will tell.