5th Quarter (College)

Didn't See That One Coming

1. LSU ending the Tide Run: On any given Saturday a team can take down a superior opponent, that is what makes college football so great. No one outside of the Tigers of LSU locker believed they would beat Alabama. Les Miles rotating of Jefferson and Lee proved too much for the Crimson Tide. Biggest play of game was on a 4th and 1, Miles called a WR reverse in the 4th quarter and it propelled LSU to the win. Now Alabama will not get a chance to defend their title, and that's fine by me.

2. Michigan Wins: In a game that featured 132 points scored, Michigan beat Illinois 67-65 in double OT. The Wolverines are bowl eligible for this first time under Rich Rod, and that's good for him. What has to be troubling is that is the most points scored against Michigan in its history!! The school has been around since 1879. If I'm Greg Robinson, I would not feel so secure in my job.

3. TCU Is Legit: The horned Frogs hammered Utah by 40. Andy Dalton, TCU quarterback, was 21-26 for 356 and won his 39th game in his career, most wins by any active players. Here's a guy that leads a high powered offense and team and does not get any love from the Heisman voters. Hopefully this win will put everyone on notice that TCU and Dalton should be taken seriously.

4. What Will Collapse The BCS: The BCS will collapse if the SEC is shut out of the National Championship Game. If Auburn loses twice and Oregeon loses, then Boise St. and TCU could play for the BCS and this will make SEC angry and therefore there will be a large push for a playoff. No one wants Boise St. and TCU playing for a title, including ESPN who is caring the game. The perception is it will be a ratings nightmare because there are no big time program involved. That is why the system is set-up for a one-loss team to leapfrog over a non-qualifier in the BCS. Here's the deal, what everyone forgets is two years ago Utah took the field against a one loss Alabama team and crushed them. On any given Saturday a team can beat be world beaters.

By the way congrats to Joe Paterno for becoming the first major college football coach to 400 wins. He's been coaching since 1964 at Penn St. This is a feat you will never see again. Paterno is a class act and this feat is incredible.