It has recently come to my attention that there was more than one college football game played on Saturday. Other teams got together and competed ... people came to watch, they had referees, cheerleaders, hot dogs, the whole deal! Rumor has it, the games were even televised. I know, it is hard to believe but my research suggests that it is true.
Wisconsin @ Indiana This one was a good game, a real back-and-forth battle, at least for the first half. After intermission the Badgers took the gloves off and relentlessly pounded on the home team to the tune of 55-20. In my opinion, that is more than a little bit rude. I would not be surprised if the Hoosiers do not invite Wisconsin to visit their renovated stadium next year.
Next week's outlook for Indiana is no brighter. The Crimson and Cream travel to Happy Valley and will likely receive a spanking so severe that they look back on the Wisconsin loss with a sense of fondness.
Wisconsin plays host to Minnesota next week. This may be a good match-up. Not sure why I am qualifying that remark as it is total speculation. Yeah ... check that ... this will be a great game. I guarantee that over a hundred points will be scored and you can bank on a streaker in the fourth-quarter ... do not miss it!
Purdue @ Michigan State This one was more of a defensive battle, or at least a lack-of-impressive offense battle. The Spartans put up a hackneyed seven points in each of the first three quarters. The Boilermaker D was able to break the pattern in the fourth, with an interception on their own 2 yard line. Justin Siller spent the next nine minutes and change grinding out the 98 yards required to give his team a shut-out preventing TD.
I was really impressed by Siller's performance in his first career start [11/1 win over Michigan]. It will be interesting to see if he gets a third chance next week [or if Curtis Painter regains control] when Purdue rolls into Iowa City. If Siller does get the start and Stanzi is still overflowing with confidence from the PSU win, we could be in for a fun game [wind permitting].
Wisconsin @ Indiana This one was a good game, a real back-and-forth battle, at least for the first half. After intermission the Badgers took the gloves off and relentlessly pounded on the home team to the tune of 55-20. In my opinion, that is more than a little bit rude. I would not be surprised if the Hoosiers do not invite Wisconsin to visit their renovated stadium next year.
Next week's outlook for Indiana is no brighter. The Crimson and Cream travel to Happy Valley and will likely receive a spanking so severe that they look back on the Wisconsin loss with a sense of fondness.
Wisconsin plays host to Minnesota next week. This may be a good match-up. Not sure why I am qualifying that remark as it is total speculation. Yeah ... check that ... this will be a great game. I guarantee that over a hundred points will be scored and you can bank on a streaker in the fourth-quarter ... do not miss it!
Purdue @ Michigan State This one was more of a defensive battle, or at least a lack-of-impressive offense battle. The Spartans put up a hackneyed seven points in each of the first three quarters. The Boilermaker D was able to break the pattern in the fourth, with an interception on their own 2 yard line. Justin Siller spent the next nine minutes and change grinding out the 98 yards required to give his team a shut-out preventing TD.
I was really impressed by Siller's performance in his first career start [11/1 win over Michigan]. It will be interesting to see if he gets a third chance next week [or if Curtis Painter regains control] when Purdue rolls into Iowa City. If Siller does get the start and Stanzi is still overflowing with confidence from the PSU win, we could be in for a fun game [wind permitting].
When does the B-ball hype start?! We have good good young talent this year and a few of the veterans aren't too shabby either. Are we going to win the NCAA championship, probably not, but that never stopped me from watching every min.
We are going to the opener vs Charleston tonight in the warm confines of Carver in preparation for gutting out a long cold day in the blustery and possible snowy Kinnick on Saturday. I'll send you some pics for the cup chronicles.