Turnover forced by TCU.
Jordan Wynn is flushed from the pocket on a big 3rd down, and he has the ball knocked out by TCU, and the Horned Frogs take over on the Utah 28.
TOUCHDOWN, TCU. The Horned Frogs promptly lead 20-0. (missed extra point)
Out of the "wildcat" formation, WR Jeremy Kerley throws a 26-yard touchdown to Bart Johnson.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
TCU/Utah In-Game Updates
Touchdown, TCU. Andy Dalton connects on a 93-yard touchdown pass to Josh Boyce to give the Horned Frogs a 14-0 lead. TCU had been pinned deep into their own territory, but Dalton connected with Boyce near the 45-yard line, and a broken tackle allowed Boyce to scamper the rest of the way to double the TCU lead.
Early #'s from Andy Dalton: 7-8, 197 yards, 2 TDs
TCU leads 14-0 with 1:24 left in the first quarter
Early #'s from Andy Dalton: 7-8, 197 yards, 2 TDs
TCU leads 14-0 with 1:24 left in the first quarter
TCU/Utah In-Game Updates
Following the opening TCU touchdown, the Utes and Horned Frogs exchanged punts from near midfield. Utah now takes over just inside their own 20-yard-line with 4:07 left in the first quarter.
TCU/Utah In-Game Updates
TCU rolls down the field, no problem, on their first drive. The Horned Frogs grab a 7-0 lead on a 26-yard touchdown pass from Andy Dalton to Josh Boyce. Dalton completed all 4 of his passes along the drive for 65 yards.
A 9 play, 80 yard drive gives TCU the early lead.
A 9 play, 80 yard drive gives TCU the early lead.
College Football Preview
Well, it's better late than never. The first games kick off in just under 7 hours, on a day where one undefeated team will see their first tally in the loss column.
Game of the Day:
TCU at Utah
Why? Well, outside of Boise State, these are the top two non-BCS teams. Both are still undefeated. TCU is ranked #3 and Utah #5, with Boise State sandwiched in between. This one kicks off at 12:30 p.m. locally here in CA, and will decided which of these Mountain West teams will likely go to a BCS bowl.
There are star/impact players left and right in this game. TCU quarterback Andy Dalton, running back Ed Wesley, and wide receivers Josh Boyce and Jeremy Kerley will be critical to the Horned Frogs success offensively.
Defensively, TCU is as stout as can be, coming in as the best team in the country in terms of only allowing opponents to gain 217.3 yards per game. There are standout players all over the field. This is a well coach group that works tremendously well together.
For Utah, quarterback Jordan Wynn leads a stellar offensive attack that is statistically one of the best in the country. Running back duo Eddie Wide and Matt Asiata are key contributers running the ball. Wynn's two favorite targets are DeVonte Christopher and Jereme Brooks.
Defensively, the Utes rank sixth nationally in yards allowed at only 267.7. The pass defense is strong and will get an opportunity to shine and slow down the TCU offense.
Prediction: Utah wins 30-27. This game will come down to a defining special teams play, whether it be a kick return, special teams mistake (a.k.a. turnover) or a field goal.
Upset Alert:
My number one candidate for an upset loss is for #12 Missouri to lose at Texas Tech. I fear the Tigers may let down one week after their first loss of the season. On the road at Lubbock won't be easy.
Other potential upsets:
Texas A&M over #8 Oklahoma
Washington State over Cal
Game of the Day:
TCU at Utah
Why? Well, outside of Boise State, these are the top two non-BCS teams. Both are still undefeated. TCU is ranked #3 and Utah #5, with Boise State sandwiched in between. This one kicks off at 12:30 p.m. locally here in CA, and will decided which of these Mountain West teams will likely go to a BCS bowl.
There are star/impact players left and right in this game. TCU quarterback Andy Dalton, running back Ed Wesley, and wide receivers Josh Boyce and Jeremy Kerley will be critical to the Horned Frogs success offensively.
Defensively, TCU is as stout as can be, coming in as the best team in the country in terms of only allowing opponents to gain 217.3 yards per game. There are standout players all over the field. This is a well coach group that works tremendously well together.
For Utah, quarterback Jordan Wynn leads a stellar offensive attack that is statistically one of the best in the country. Running back duo Eddie Wide and Matt Asiata are key contributers running the ball. Wynn's two favorite targets are DeVonte Christopher and Jereme Brooks.
Defensively, the Utes rank sixth nationally in yards allowed at only 267.7. The pass defense is strong and will get an opportunity to shine and slow down the TCU offense.
Prediction: Utah wins 30-27. This game will come down to a defining special teams play, whether it be a kick return, special teams mistake (a.k.a. turnover) or a field goal.
Upset Alert:
My number one candidate for an upset loss is for #12 Missouri to lose at Texas Tech. I fear the Tigers may let down one week after their first loss of the season. On the road at Lubbock won't be easy.
Other potential upsets:
Texas A&M over #8 Oklahoma
Washington State over Cal
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Adios, Ryno
An emotional day for Cubs fans everywhere. Ryne Sandberg, a 10-time All-Star for Chicago and a Cubs legend, left the organization on Wednesday.
Sandberg had been in the running in October to be hired as manager of the Cubs following the departure of Lou Piniella. On October 19, however, Sandberg was passed over for the job by Mike Quade. The move prompted Sandberg to relflect on his position within the organization, and ultimately led to his departure.
Quade filled in as the interim manager for the Cubs upon Piniella's departure from the team in August. The team finished 24-13 during his tenure, giving the organization reason to believe Quade could be the man in charge during 2011. Some critics of the move claimed the record should not be accounted for, as many teams the Cubs faced (i.e. Astros, Brewers, Pirates) had already thrown in the towel and the team's record was skewed.
Sandberg has long been known as a "franchise icon" since his playing days with the Cubs, and was considered to be the favorite for the job as well as being the one who many Cubs fans were eager to have lead the club in 2011 and beyond. Sandberg work his way up in the system, beginning in Class-A, culminating in 2010 at Triple-A Iowa. His Iowa Cubs squad posted a 82-62 record, with Sandberg awarded the Triple-A Manager of the Year award.
After learning news of the October 19 decision to hire Quade, Sandberg admitted to being "disappointed," needing time to "digest the news and way his options." It could put a snare in what had been a beautiful relationship between the organization and one of their famous franchise players, but some believe Ryno could eventually return to the organization.
"There's no good-bye. He's a Cub. He'll be a Cub for life," Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said Wednesday on "The Afternoon Saloon" on ESPN 1000. "If he would like to explore some options with other teams to pursue some other opportunities that doesn't really change anything with respect to what he has accomplished for the team or what he means to the team. If that's his decision then I wish him all the best, and he's a Cub forever."
For now, Sandberg will weigh his options for 2011, which he likely hopes will be in a position with a MLB team. His days in the minors are hopefully behind him. He has proven to be tremendously capable, a strong leader and ready for major league managing. The New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates appear to be the lone two teams with managerial openings remaining.
Sandberg had been in the running in October to be hired as manager of the Cubs following the departure of Lou Piniella. On October 19, however, Sandberg was passed over for the job by Mike Quade. The move prompted Sandberg to relflect on his position within the organization, and ultimately led to his departure.
Quade filled in as the interim manager for the Cubs upon Piniella's departure from the team in August. The team finished 24-13 during his tenure, giving the organization reason to believe Quade could be the man in charge during 2011. Some critics of the move claimed the record should not be accounted for, as many teams the Cubs faced (i.e. Astros, Brewers, Pirates) had already thrown in the towel and the team's record was skewed.
Sandberg has long been known as a "franchise icon" since his playing days with the Cubs, and was considered to be the favorite for the job as well as being the one who many Cubs fans were eager to have lead the club in 2011 and beyond. Sandberg work his way up in the system, beginning in Class-A, culminating in 2010 at Triple-A Iowa. His Iowa Cubs squad posted a 82-62 record, with Sandberg awarded the Triple-A Manager of the Year award.
After learning news of the October 19 decision to hire Quade, Sandberg admitted to being "disappointed," needing time to "digest the news and way his options." It could put a snare in what had been a beautiful relationship between the organization and one of their famous franchise players, but some believe Ryno could eventually return to the organization.
"There's no good-bye. He's a Cub. He'll be a Cub for life," Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said Wednesday on "The Afternoon Saloon" on ESPN 1000. "If he would like to explore some options with other teams to pursue some other opportunities that doesn't really change anything with respect to what he has accomplished for the team or what he means to the team. If that's his decision then I wish him all the best, and he's a Cub forever."
For now, Sandberg will weigh his options for 2011, which he likely hopes will be in a position with a MLB team. His days in the minors are hopefully behind him. He has proven to be tremendously capable, a strong leader and ready for major league managing. The New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates appear to be the lone two teams with managerial openings remaining.
Mid Week Notes
Probably one of the greater high school sports moments ever happened last weekend in South Dakota. Normally these videos include epic touchdowns, or absurd fumbles, or random guys torching a defense. But check out this clip of a punt by Huron High punter Adam Zwanziger. The video tells the story, I cannot do it justice by writing much more here.
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He was a feared wide receiver in the Patriots offense. Then he struggled to fit in for the underachieving Vikings offense. Then he yelled about some food. He was temporarily unemployed. Now, he's a member of the Tennessee Titans. What a year, what a week and what a day for Randy Moss. Commentary out of Moss' camp is that he'll immediately report to the Titans and beginning getting in the flow of things with quarterbacks Vince Young and Kerry Collins. Perhaps Moss will play with a chip on his shoulder after his thus far tumultuous season, or perhaps he will take a chip out out of the Tennesee Titans and bring them down. No speculation yet on how soon Moss will play in a game for Tennessee.
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The San Francisco Giants held their parade today to celebrate winning the 2010 World Series. It was glamorous, it looked fun and it was loud. Willie McCovey and Willie Mays attended. Even outgoing governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was among the dignitaries in attendance. The parade was festive, to say the least, and the celebration at Civic Center Plaza afterward was electric. Go Giants!
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He was a feared wide receiver in the Patriots offense. Then he struggled to fit in for the underachieving Vikings offense. Then he yelled about some food. He was temporarily unemployed. Now, he's a member of the Tennessee Titans. What a year, what a week and what a day for Randy Moss. Commentary out of Moss' camp is that he'll immediately report to the Titans and beginning getting in the flow of things with quarterbacks Vince Young and Kerry Collins. Perhaps Moss will play with a chip on his shoulder after his thus far tumultuous season, or perhaps he will take a chip out out of the Tennesee Titans and bring them down. No speculation yet on how soon Moss will play in a game for Tennessee.
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The San Francisco Giants held their parade today to celebrate winning the 2010 World Series. It was glamorous, it looked fun and it was loud. Willie McCovey and Willie Mays attended. Even outgoing governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was among the dignitaries in attendance. The parade was festive, to say the least, and the celebration at Civic Center Plaza afterward was electric. Go Giants!
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