Hey there sports fans! So I picked some games a few weeks ago that were “must see” and some to catch “if you had the time.” Well, now it’s time to see how those games turned out. After we go over those games I’ll highlight some games that weren’t on my list that ended up being epic.
the Meat Life Must Sees:
Washington at BYU
Well, Jake Locker played very well, but BYU’s QB duo of Riley Nelson and Jake Heaps help the Cougars to 10 unanswered third quarter points. BYU wins 23-17. Although close, the drama wasn’t nearly as good as some of the other matches of the weekend.
Well, Jake Locker played very well, but BYU’s QB duo of Riley Nelson and Jake Heaps help the Cougars to 10 unanswered third quarter points. BYU wins 23-17. Although close, the drama wasn’t nearly as good as some of the other matches of the weekend.
LSU vs North Carolina
I’ll have to admit, I turned this game off when LSU had a 30-10 halftime lead. But the depleted Tar Heels defense held strong in the second half, shutting out the Tigers as UNC scored 14 in the fourth. Carolina had one last drive to the six yard line with about 11 seconds left to take the win. Two passes from QB TJ Yates to TE Zack Pianalto. Two dropped balls in the endzone in a heartbreaker. LSU wins 30-24. Second most dramatic of the weekend.
I’ll have to admit, I turned this game off when LSU had a 30-10 halftime lead. But the depleted Tar Heels defense held strong in the second half, shutting out the Tigers as UNC scored 14 in the fourth. Carolina had one last drive to the six yard line with about 11 seconds left to take the win. Two passes from QB TJ Yates to TE Zack Pianalto. Two dropped balls in the endzone in a heartbreaker. LSU wins 30-24. Second most dramatic of the weekend.
Boise State vs Virginia Tech
Okay, I’m a self-proclaimed Boise hater. So when I called a ten-point Hokie victory, I was not only serious but I was hoping for the demise of all that is BSU football. But someone forgot to tell VT that there was a game going on in the first quarter. Boise State takes a 17-0 lead. Then it seems as if the Hokies wake up and start to take over the game late in the game with a 30-26 lead. Questionable play calls end a Virginia Tech drive that would have milked the clock down. Boise miraculously drives down the field and scored the final time with 1:09 to go. At this point I was yelling at my screen, but easily this finish and the back and forth game made it the highlight of the football weekend. Boise State victory 33-30.
Okay, I’m a self-proclaimed Boise hater. So when I called a ten-point Hokie victory, I was not only serious but I was hoping for the demise of all that is BSU football. But someone forgot to tell VT that there was a game going on in the first quarter. Boise State takes a 17-0 lead. Then it seems as if the Hokies wake up and start to take over the game late in the game with a 30-26 lead. Questionable play calls end a Virginia Tech drive that would have milked the clock down. Boise miraculously drives down the field and scored the final time with 1:09 to go. At this point I was yelling at my screen, but easily this finish and the back and forth game made it the highlight of the football weekend. Boise State victory 33-30.
the Meat Life If You Had the Time:
Oregon State vs TCU
Good game. Back and forth play. Dalton uses his running ability to overcome throwing 2 INTs to put TCU up 28-21. Oregon State gets the ball with a chance to fight back and score to bring it even…except the center snapped the ball over QB Ryan Katz’s head, forcing him to kick the ball out of the endzone for a safety with about four minutes left to play. TCU victory 30-21
Good game. Back and forth play. Dalton uses his running ability to overcome throwing 2 INTs to put TCU up 28-21. Oregon State gets the ball with a chance to fight back and score to bring it even…except the center snapped the ball over QB Ryan Katz’s head, forcing him to kick the ball out of the endzone for a safety with about four minutes left to play. TCU victory 30-21
SMU at Texas Tech
The score really make the game seem closer than it really was for most of the game. Tech never trailed and led the game 35-14 up through late in the third. The 13 straight Mustang points were attributed by stalled Red Raider drives when Coach Tuberville was doing his best Mike Leach impression, going for it on 4th down twice on back to back drives and not converting. Texas Tech wins 35-27.
The score really make the game seem closer than it really was for most of the game. Tech never trailed and led the game 35-14 up through late in the third. The 13 straight Mustang points were attributed by stalled Red Raider drives when Coach Tuberville was doing his best Mike Leach impression, going for it on 4th down twice on back to back drives and not converting. Texas Tech wins 35-27.
the Meat Life Misses and Wishes Named Must Sees:
Pittsburgh at Utah
What a great way to kick off the season with an O/T Thursday night thriller. Pitt trailed for much of the game but the game went back and forth in the fourth and the Panthers tie it 24-24 to force O/T. First play of overtime, Pitt’s freshman QB Tino Sunseri throws a pick. Utah drives close to the endzone and kicks the field goal to win. Utah victory 27-24.
What a great way to kick off the season with an O/T Thursday night thriller. Pitt trailed for much of the game but the game went back and forth in the fourth and the Panthers tie it 24-24 to force O/T. First play of overtime, Pitt’s freshman QB Tino Sunseri throws a pick. Utah drives close to the endzone and kicks the field goal to win. Utah victory 27-24.
USC at Hawaii
This game proved how big a douche bag Lane Kiffin really is. Scoring the first three TDs, the Trojans went for two all three times (they were 1-3 in converting those...he even went for two a couple other times later in the game!). Although USC never trailed, Hawaii kept up and even outgained the Trojans 588-524. The USC secondary was torched by two QBs (Hawaii’s starter Bryant Moniz was injured in the third quarter…the backup sucked but then third stringer Shane Austin lit it up). USC wins 49-36.
This game proved how big a douche bag Lane Kiffin really is. Scoring the first three TDs, the Trojans went for two all three times (they were 1-3 in converting those...he even went for two a couple other times later in the game!). Although USC never trailed, Hawaii kept up and even outgained the Trojans 588-524. The USC secondary was torched by two QBs (Hawaii’s starter Bryant Moniz was injured in the third quarter…the backup sucked but then third stringer Shane Austin lit it up). USC wins 49-36.
Outside of that, I don’t really feel like putting Villanova-Temple or Jacksonville State-Ole Miss (although, DAMN! the Rebels suck). Another great week of football is coming up! Here are the week to picks to watch that I wrote before the season. Enjoy!
Must See:
Florida State at Oklahoma Saturday 2:30 PM CDT
Miami (FL) at Ohio State Saturday 2:40 PM CDT
Penn State at Alabama Saturday 6:00 PM CDT
Miami (FL) at Ohio State Saturday 2:40 PM CDT
Penn State at Alabama Saturday 6:00 PM CDT
If you have the time…:
Michigan at Notre Dame Saturday 2:30 PM CDT
South Florida at Florida Saturday 11:20 AM CDT
Oregon at Tennessee Saturday 6:00 PM CDT
South Florida at Florida Saturday 11:20 AM CDT
Oregon at Tennessee Saturday 6:00 PM CDT
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