I see you Kentucky over LSU, and I raise you Oregon State over California.A linear, predictable season is just not in the cards for college football v. 2007. I'm all for an upset now and then but this is getting to be ri-gosh-darn-diculous.
If you've ever coached football, you don't even want to know how Cal's otherwise heroic backup quarterback ended his team's hope late in the game. Let's just say it was a Chris Webber-like moment. With 14 seconds left, trailing by three with no timeouts and ball inside the 20, Cal lined up to attempt one last pass before they planned to line up for a tying field goal.
That all went bust when quarterback Kevin Riley scrambled instead of attempting a pass or throwing the ball away. The clock then ticked down as he randomly ran off the field with the ball instead of attempting to spike it.
The collection of geniuses (well, mostly, in theory, maybe?) that comprise the Cal student body refuses to leave the stands they're that stunned at the stupidity of the moment. Coach Jeff Tedford's reaction was agonizing and horrible and sad all at the same time.
Oregon State 31 - California 28
And so this very weird 2007 season goes on.
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Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1. As an Ohio State alum and fan, I have to admit that I'm kinda shocked at how things have worked out so far this football season. I never would have thought we'd be the probable #1 at this point, with Boston College and South Florida right behind us! What a crazy year.
Posted at 11:17PM on Oct 13th 2007 by A.C.
2. AC,
As an LSU faithful, I second your emotion...maybe the Buckeyes can keep the top spot for more than a week.
As for our game today, it is a great example of what happens when you're playing 'not to lose', instead of playing to win. Well, at least we're(La.) still #1 in most mosquitos (and corruption in politics; no seriously, there was a study, and we were #1).
Posted at 12:24AM on Oct 14th 2007 by Big K