Odds and Sods

(AP Photo: Pat Little)

Michigan 14 - (10) Penn St. 9

Even with Michigan’s horrific start, Mike Hart is still on the Heisman radar, and deservedly so.  The senior was by far the best player on the field and willed the Wolverines to victory.  The next person to make a pun about him having a lot of “hart” or him being the “hart” of the team should be punched in the face.

Miami 34 - (20) Texas A&M 17

It was a big win for the “U” in the “OB” on national television.  Kyle Wright had about as good of a game as one can have, going 21-26 for 275 yards and two touchdowns.   He cemented his status and the starter and at actually resembled the player he was expected to become.

(3) Florida 30 - Ole Miss 24

This was not a particularly impressive performance by the Gators, who relied heavily upon Tim Tebow’s running ability.  They look vulnerable and could be exposed by a tougher SEC squad.

(2) LSU 28 - (12) South Carolina 16

The true #1 team got a challenge at home from an improved South Carolina team, but the Old Ball Coach still doesn’t quite have the talent to pull off the upset.  The poor game from Matt Flynn should be a bit worrisome.

Syracuse 38 - (1 Louisville 35

Maybe that Petrino guy was kind of important.  Syracuse, a bottom feeder of late, was a 36.5 point underdog coming into this game.  Brian Brohm threw 65 times for 555 yards, but Louisville failed to assert their will on the ground.  Once considered a national title contender, Louisville are now reeling after two straight losses.

Arsenal 5 - Derby 0

It was another confident performance from the Gunners, as they outclassed and disposed of a pathetic opponent at home.  Arsenal have been racking up points by picking off the weaker teams, but as Man U proved last season, that is how titles are won.  Cesc should start clearing space on his mantle for the Player of the Year trophy.

Manchester United 2 - Chelsea 0

Chelsea did not exactly get the new manager bounce in this one, as they were thoroughly throttled by the Red Devils.  The only time they even remotely resembled their former selves was while intimidating the referee after Obi Mikel’s red card.  Avram Grant may end up being the undertaker in more than just nickname, as it is hard to see the current squad staying in the Champions League or finishing in the Top Four.

Manchester United, with nearly everyone healthy and not suspended, looked rather frisky for once, in their first multi-goal match of the season.  Rooney and Tevez look like a dangerous pairing, and if Ronaldo can ever find his form, they have the potential to start flying like they did last season.

Bolton 1 - Tottenham 1

Both clubs qualified for Europe season, and both clubs now reside in the relegation zone with a combined 9 pts from 14 total matches.  This wasn’t exactly the thrilling result that both managers need to keep them with their present employer.  How long before Berbatov is dropped ?

Liverpool 0 - Birmingham 0

Rafa the Gaffer will be taking heat for sitting star Spaniard Fernando Torres (He had to rest up for that important Carling Cup tie at midweek).  They looked like a different Liverpool to start the season, but, with a result like this, they are back on form.  It is these type of results that nip title ambitions in the bud.  Will boring their way into the later rounds of the Champions League be enough to keep around next season?