Sunday, October 2, 2005

SPORTZ FOOTBALL ROUNDUP - 10/3

SPORTZ NCAA TOP 12
1-USC:  No one can stop this offense....but ASU showed that you can score on them.  Just not enough.
2-TEXAS:  Now they are rolling thru the Big XII
3-VIRGINIA TECH:  Shame that their rivalry with WVU will end.
4-FLORIDA STATE:  Although I'm not enamored with this team...they have beaten some good teams thus far.
5-GEORGIA:  Dawgs had a week off.
6-OHIO STATE:  Could be that 1-loss team that gets into title hunt.
7-TENNESSEE:  Big stones for the Vols to make that big comeback at LSU last week, especially after the tough loss in Gainsville a week earlier.
8-LSU:  Tough to lose to the Vols on Monday, then head to Miss State to play on Saturday
9-MIAMI:  The Canes still aren't convincing to me
10-ALABAMA:  I guess they are for real
11-FLORIDA:  Wow.  They were completely dismantled by the Tide.
12-CALIFORNIA:  Still waiting for USC to come to town.

NFL WEEK FOUR

WASHINGTON REDSKINS REMAIN UNDEFEATED:  But with a little controversy.  On the Skins' second TD drive, a pass interference penalty put Washington in the redzone.  Upon review...I really didn't see any penalty.  The Skins blew their 14-3 lead to Seattle...dodged a missed FG as time expired....then won the game in overtime.  Mark Brunell looks even more comfortable in the offense...and that defense remains stellar. 

CINCINNATI BENGALS REMAIN UNDEFEATED:  But with a little controversy.  Houston, down 13-10, was driving when David Carr was hit, he threw the ball forward, it hit the ground, a Bengal rolled over on it.  The officials called it a fumble with Cincy possession.  Upon further review...they were wrong.  Yet, they reviewed it and failed to overturn.  The Bengals ended up going 4-0.  

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS REMAIN UNDEFEATED:  But with a little controversy.  The Lions were driving late...and Harrington tossed a TD pass to Marcus Pollard.  The refs called it a TD...but after further review, they overturned it.  If you watch the replay, you can pause it for a sec and see Pollard with the ball and his knee down inbounds.  But, I honestly agree with the call because it doesn't look as if he had possession until he slid out of bounds.  Tampa is now 4-0. 

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS REMAIN UNDEFEATED:  No controversy here.  Peyton Manning looked as he should, tossing 4 TD passes, including two to Marvin Harrison.  Colts are 4-0.

RAVENS, RAIDERS FINALLY WIN A GAME:  But the Texans still haven't won. 

SAINTS WIN IN SAN ANTONIO:  It was quite a rabid atmosphere...and it was evident that the Saints fed off the crowd.  I just wish the NFL could have figured this out sooner and had Week 2's game there too. 

NFC SOUTH TEAMS ALL WIN:  Well, the Panthers play on Monday...but the Falcons, Buccs and Saints all won. 

AFC EAST TEAMS ALL LOSE:  Well, the Dolphins had a bye....but the Patriots, Jets and Bills all were beaten.  And NONE of those teams looked good at all. 

NFC NORTH IS THE WORST DIVISION IN FOOTBALL:  Right now, the 1-2 Bears led the division.  And this is a team that threw 5 picks in their last game.  That hadn't been done since....well, division mates Minnesota did it...well, the week before.  The only division that comes close is the NFC West...which Seattle and St. Louis lost...with San Fran and Arizona playing across the border. 

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