Fourth ranked Mississippi lost at South Carolina 16-10 the other night and the game was immediately crowned a "monster upset". I beg to differ. One, it's only September and the rankings aren't a true barometer of how good a team actually is. South Carolina might not be ranked, but they've only lost once (to Georgia). Two, it's a conference matchup...and the playing field is always a little more level when you go inside your league-- even if you do have a talent advantage. Third, the game was played in Columbia--it's always tough to win on the road in the SEC (perhaps that's why they schedule so few out of conference road games). Finally, this is Ole Miss we're talking about-- they couldn't win big with Eli or Archie Manning at the controls (yes, they played in the 1970 Sugar Bowl, but that was a 3-loss Rebel team)...and have been a non-factor since the mid-60's.
MARYLAND vs Rutgers-- Bruce Springsteen tickets for the Verizon just went on sale so it's only natural the State College of New Jersey stops by Byrd Stadium (favorite Bruce album remains Born to Run--a few years ago my afternoon commute lasted within 30 seconds of the CD's running time). A handful of issues facing the Terps: can their last in the ACC defense make stops consistently? Will the offense stop shooting itself in the foot with turnovers and penalties? And will the kickoff team consistently block for return ace Torrey Smith? TERPS get a tenth avenue freezeout on the Scarlet Knights-- and turn Byrd Stadium into Jungleland 31-27.
#11 VIRGINIA TECH vs #9 Miami--a classic ACC contest for early-season superiority pits the Hurricanes firepower against the grit and determination of the Hokies defense and special teams... and although it's being played in the land of smoked turkey legs, it's more likely to get into a shootout-- and I don't think Tyrod Taylor can match Jacory Harris TD pass for TD pass over 60 minutes. HOKIES come up short, 21-18.
NAVY tops Western Kentucky...GEORGETOWN nips HOWARD in overtime...
WILLIAM AND MARY defeats Delaware... JAMES MADISON rips Liberty...RICHMOND over VMI.
Last week: 6-1. Overall: 14-5.
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