Good...Bad

Good…The Contenders – Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Alabama, Penn State, UConn, Northwestern, LSU, Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, South Florida, Ball State, BYU, Utah, Vanderbilt, Tulsa and Boise State.

Bad…Poser Material – USC, Florida, Colorado, Minnesota, Weak Forest, Nebraska, Georgia, Wisconsin, and TCU

Good…LSU is now 8-3 versus Top 10 teams under Les Miles. The Tigers have now won six in a row versus the Top 10.

Bad…Coaches in for a Long Season – (1) Sylvester Croom at MSU is now 1-4 and looking at the possibility of a three or four win season. (2) Greg Robinson at Syracuse will probably get the boot at the end of the season. (3) Mike Sherman at A&M will be lucky to win five games. (4) Spur Dog at South Carolina may want to hang up his visor by the time the season ends. (5) Fat Phil Fulmer is 14-14 in his last 28 SEC games. And this decade, the Vols are just 1-8 at home against Top 10 teams and 17-24 against all nationally ranked teams.

Good…JoePa has taken the lead in all time wins with 377.

Bad…Bobby Bowden’s star is quickly fading. The only question is how low will the Noles sink.

Good…You heard it here before the season started, the Mighty Spartans would contend in the Big 11. Javon Ringer is a STUD.

Bad…Big reality check for Notre Dame. The Domers schedule is putrid so six wins is not unrealistic. (Strength of schedule currently ranks 71st)

Good…The Shield is in its final season and it fantastic as ever.

Bad…The Wire (from HBO) ended after five seasons. One of the best cop shows EVER.

Good…Upset City. Makes Saturdays fun because you NEVER know what is going to happen.

Bad…Mentally weak teams…I’m talking to you USC. Winning championships begins with mental toughness and focus. Something the Trojans have lacked against less talented teams the past few years.