STUDY HALL- WEEK 6


The Study Hall is our weekly CFB preview BUT YOU KNOW THIS ALREADY WHY DO I BOTHER..

I'm just like Denard, but with a full team around me.

 We have finally arrived at week six of the season. Last night seemed to be a coming out party for Taylor Martinez and his rediculous straight line speed. However, we were more impressed with a Blackshirt run defense that, depending on who you read at what time, was going to be gashed by Kansas State running back Daniel Thomas. This was supposed to be the game Thomas put his name in for the Heisman and all that.... and for the second game in three weeks (Jake Locker), Nebraska's defense took that thought and scalded it with water from an electric kettle. Thomas was held to almost 100 yards under his season average, and the game was done by midway through the third quarter. Four games this week that deserve the Clipboard preview, and here we go (all listed times Eastern).

Click. Clack.

#1 ALABAMA vs. #19 SOUTH CAROLINA  3:30-CBS

This may be a much closer game than anyone wants to admit. Ballcoach Spurrier has been looking for a game that will finally get him over the hump at South Carolina, and he finally feels like he has a running game with super frosh Marcus Lattimore. While Lattimore has been tolerable through the schedule so far, he has not (and will not, sorry Florida) face a tougher run defense than he will against Alabama. If you have ever read the holy grail of defensive coaching, aka the LSU defensive playbook that Saban created, you know the very first item of goals is "We will stop the running game, and we will not allow ourselves to get beat at the line of scrimmage". To win the game, not only does Stephen Garcia need to keep on the near 70% completion percentage he has been on, the Carolina D will have to shut down the normal offensive threats of Alabama (Ingram, Richardson, Jones, McElvoy). This could be a letdown game for Alabama, but even then they should be too good over a 3 hour span to lose. Four star game here, because this should be a rematch in Atlanta in December.

Still stupid fast... still one play away from Michigan going winless the rest of the season.

#17 MICHIGAN STATE vs. #18 MICHIGAN 3:30-ABC Regional

By far, this is the toughest test that Michigan will face so far this year. Denard Robinson was absolutely stellar last week (read: NORMAL) against a decent Indiana team. The one thing I do believe however, about Michigan, is that with all the attention that Robinson is getting with his Playstation numbers, it is really hiding the fact that, for all intensive purposes, Michigan's defense under Greg Robinson is just as bad as it has been his whole existance. Ben Chappell of Indiana, who is pretty good, threw for 486 on this defense last week. How many times did Robinson have to save that defense? The Spartans have a pretty good quarterback too this year with Kirk Cousins, a serviceable running attack with Edwin Baker, and confidence after beating a pretty good Wisconsin team last week. This is also a Four Star game here, because for once, I think that Denard won't be able to do it all and save Michigan in the end. Mark Dantonio has been at practices and will be at the game in the press box for State. I do like Sparty in this game, but it will be pretty high scoring.

First coach in history with 11 wins in a season to be fired walking off the field?

#12 LSU vs. #14 FLORIDA 7:30-ESPN

Has there ever been a game that, for all intensive purposes, has a chance to go to triple overtime tied at 3-3? Both fan bases are fried at their offensive coordinators, albeit for different purposes. In Baton Rouge, fans are building up a hatred for Les Miles and Gary Crowton, with much reason. The way that LSU got divine intervention in their final minute Chinese fire drill that should have lost the game against Tennessee made most purple cajuns sick in their seats. While in Gainesville, offensive coordinator Steve Addazio has caught a lot of heat for his gameplan (or lack there of) against Alabama last week. To me, there are different reasons for both teams issues. With LSU, it seems like a total lack of trust in coaching ability and decision making. While at Florida, right now it's simply a talent issue. This game is a three and a halfer, because there will be, at some point, a period in the game (or a few) that you'll be able to put the Benny Hill music to what is going on the field. I do think that Florida should win this game, because LSU just can't score at all, it's tragic really. There have been reports that John Brantley has been hurt this week, going so far as to say that Brantley couldn't throw in practice. Jeffery Demps should take some pain away though.

Such a great thrower, and so inconsistant.

#23 FLORIDA STATE vs. #13 MIAMI FL 8:00-ABC National Mirror

Jacory Harris just drives me nuts. He really does. And I am nowhere near being a Canes fan. How can a player that is so good be so damn inconsistant blows my mind. The saving grace here is that Christian Ponder can be just as bad across the way for Florida State. Miami has actually done a very good job through what was originally thought as a tough start to the season. Florida State has also had a pretty good start also, save the debacle in Norman. The one thing that stands out to me about this game is that both teams have pretty good defenses, both averaging less than 16 points per game allowed. Something tells me that Florida State has a better chance than people think. One thing that Florida St. can do well that people don't realize is run the football (over 200 yards a game). Four star game here, very easily could be the ACC title game again in December. I think Jacory is due for a stinker, not saying he will but he's had a bad game every third-fourth game it seems in his career. Florida State by a touchdown.

OTHER GAMES OF NOTE FOR THE WEEKEND.

Indiana at #2 Ohio St.- This will be a decent test for the Buckeye D. Will also see if Tressell-ball comes out to slow the game down.

#11 Arkansas vs. Texas A&M (at Cowboys Stadium/Arlington) - Ryan Mallett could easily go for 550 against TAMU. Jerrod Johnson has to have a massive game to keep Mike Sherman off the cooker, and even then it may not matter.

Oregon State at #9 Arizona - Here's a upset special for you folks. Oregon State is way better than their woodchipper for a schedule has put out there, and I think that Arizona is your fraud in the top 10.

#10 Utah at Iowa State - Paul Rhodes gets his team up for games like this, Kyle Whittingham's team has to be focused. If they are, the game shouldn't be close. Shouldn't.

#8 Auburn at Kentucky - A lot of wannabe bookie superstars are calling for Auburn to get ambushed in Lexington. Not buying it, Cam Newton is too good.

Colorado at #24 Missouri - 20 years after the Fifth Down, these 2 teams will play. Colorado can shorten the game, but I keep thinking Mizzou should tire them out.

USC at #16 Stanford - Kiffykins, a pissed off Jim Harbaugh, at home in San Francisco... woodshed time kids.

Arizona State at Washington - If Jake Locker and Sark wanna be taken seriously, they should roll in this game. ASU is so talented yet always never finish a game for some reason.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES FOR THE WEEKEND.

Stay out of your kitchen this weekend and use your phone.

Tip me well or I will clean my car out in your driveway!!

HEISMAN HOPEFULS

Denard Robinson - Stay upright young man, you are the team

Taylor Martinez - Imagine what will happen when he can read secondaries and can throw when there are 9 in the box.

Greg McElroy - Think it's time to throw him in the mix, don't you think? Never loses and makes the correct decision 90-95% of the time. Why not?

Darron Thomas - Only is the QB of the nation's highest scoring offense.

Ryan Mallett -  Should be able to get his numbers very healthy vs. TAMU's "wrecked crew"

EYE CANDY OF THE WEEK

You could do much worse than Allison Stokke. MUCH worse.

FINAL RANT OF THE WEEKEND.

If my mouth is open, it means I'm talking out of my ass.

This is actually not College Football related...

You suck ass NHL. Not only do you not even let half of America know when your season starts (on a Thursday?), but you also have to have games in Third World European countries that MAYBE half the people in the stands that are there because you gave the tickets away know what are going on. Furthermore, you have to keep Versus with this bad cable contract. How in the hell has ESPN not gotten the NHL back yet? Furthermore, you have the most expensive game package on any cable/sattelite provider, more than MLS for god sakes! How do you make money? When I go to DirecTV (because DISH has still shart the bed with FSN), you better not gouge me for more $$ because you suck Gary Bettman. People in Canada, Kansas City, and other cities beg for your product while you convince us that the league does well in third to half filled arenas in Arizona, Nashville, Miami, and Atlanta. You have no clue to the fans voice, sir. You are the same DERP that thinks Olympic Hockey could be just as good without NHL players. Wrong again, jackass.

Have fun and keep it safe this weekend folks. Till next time.