SB Nation User Blog: Todd

It's only 6:30 and I'm ready for bed.

Todd — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:33:25 -0000

It's only 6:30 and I'm ready for bed.

From Third Saturday in Blogtober. Snicker.

Todd — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:11:15 -0000

From Third Saturday in Blogtober. Snicker.

Week Six BlogPoll Ballot Submitted

Todd — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:59:45 -0000

Rank	Team	Delta

1	Oklahoma	--
2	LSU	1
3	Missouri	1
4	Alabama	2
5	Texas	--
6	Texas Tech	--
7	Penn State	--
8	Florida	--
9	Southern Cal	2
10	Georgia	--
11	Brigham Young	2
12	Utah	--
13	Vanderbilt	2
14	Boise State	2
15	Oklahoma State	4
16	Ohio State	4
17	Michigan State	5
18	Kansas	1
19	Ball State	7
20	North Carolina	6
21	Connecticut	12
22	Virginia Tech	4
23	Wake Forest	--
24	Tulsa	2
25	Northwestern	1

Dropped Out: South Florida (#14), Oregon (#18), Wisconsin (#21), Auburn (#24), Kentucky (#25).

1. Oklahoma - at Baylor - W 49-17

2. LSU (+1) - idle

3. Mizzou (+1) - at Nebraska - W 52-17

4. Alabama (-2) - vs Kentucky - W 17-14

Yes, I moved us down from #2 even though we won. Looking at the top four teams objectively, though, Missouri, LSU, and OU may not have done as much as the Tide, but they also haven't shown the kind of inconsistent play that we have either.

5. Texas - at Colorado - W 38-14

6. Texas Tech - at Kansas State - W 52-28

7. Penn State - at Purdue - W 20-6

8. Florida - at Arkansas - W 38-7

9. Southern Cal (+2) - vs Oregon - W 44-10

10. Georgia - idle

11. BYU (+2) - at Utah State - W 34-14

12. Utah - vs Oregon State - W 31-28

13. Vanderbilt (+2) - vs Auburn - W 14-13

Vandy is a good story but they won't be ranked by the time the season ends. They can beat Mississippi State, they can (probably) beat Duke, and they can (probably) beat Tennessee, but anything after that will be a shocker of the highest order. Remember, Ole Miss gave them that win with a turnover, Auburn gave them a win with a missed PAT, and SC gave away their game with turnovers. Vandy isn't playing fundamentally good ball, they've just been fortunate enough that no one else on their schedule up 'til now has either and the Commies have been able to take advantage of it.

14. Boise State (+2) - vs La. Tech - W 38-3

15. Oklahoma State (+4) - vs Texas A&M - W 56-28

I don't know what to make of the Pokes, honestly, but they are lighting up scoreboards and haven't been made uncomfortable all year long. Over/under against Mizzou should be at least 100 since neither D has really been anything great.

16. Ohio State (+4) - at Wisconsin - W 20-17

Boo tOSU for Friend 'or RBR Nicole's sake.

17. Michigan State (+5) - vs Iowa - W 16-13

18. Kansas (-1) - at Iowa State - W 35-33

19. Ball State (+6) - at Toledo - W 31-0

Welcome to the top 24 Cardinals. Considering the way the rest of your schedule looks, make yourselves at home.

20. North Carolina (+5) - vs Connecticut - W 38-12

21. Connecticut (-12) - at North Carolina - L 38-12

I knew #9 was way too high. You repaid my hubris with scorn, Huskies, but I just can't stay mad at you.

22. Virginia Tech (+4) - vs Western Kentucky - W 27-13

The 'Hokies return to the rankings because I couldn't think of anyone else to put into the top 25.

23. Wake Forest - idle

24. Tulsa (+2) - vs Rice - W 63-28

25. Northwestern (+1) - idle

Nick Saban's list of unacceptable flaws in Alabama's 17-14 win over previously undefeated Kentucky

Todd — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:34:51 -0000

Nick Saban's list of unacceptable flaws in Alabama's 17-14 win over previously undefeated Kentucky

Hilarity courtesy Dr. Saturday.

"These guys have done a heck of a job to get where they are...Say what you want about our team, but...

Todd — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:24:18 -0000

"These guys have done a heck of a job to get where they are...Say what you want about our team, but I'll bet you there weren't very many people in this room betting that they'd be 6-0 right now. I'm not sure I would have bet it either, if you want to know the truth about it.

Coach Saban, who surprisingly wasn't very mad about the team's performance yesterday.

Saban's postgame press conference. Video from tidesports.com.

Todd — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:12:04 -0000

Saban's postgame press conference. Video from tidesports.com.

Did anyone else think Kareem Jackson was the reason we won that game yesterday? His interception...

Todd — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:07:47 -0000

Did anyone else think Kareem Jackson was the reason we won that game yesterday? His interception to kill a very promising UK drive became huge after the late touchdown made it a one score game, but all game long he was blanketing anyone he was on and they couldn't throw against him. Good job, sir.

"When I think about what I’ve done today, all I think about is the fumbles. The fumbles come to m...

Todd — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 02:00:20 -0000

"When I think about what I’ve done today, all I think about is the fumbles. The fumbles come to mind first. The fumbles affect the whole team."

Glen Coffee after rushing for 218 yards and a TD, but also fumbling twice and losing one on the UK three yard line.

Week Six Open Thread: #2 Alabama vs Kentucky

Todd — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:53:53 -0000

Bryant-Denny Stadium
Tuscaloosa, AL
2:30pm CST
TV: CBS
rolltide.com Gameday Central
Radio Affiliates
Listen Online at 99.5
Gametracker

A little pregame reading for y'all since I didn't have time to do a proper Crimson and White Roundup. These fine folks all participated, so head over and check out their answers before the game:

Picture Me Rollin'
Third Saturday in Blogtober
Tide Druid
Uncle Rico's Time Machine (you should also visit his Love Thine Enemy post)
DBH Dance Party
Alabama Gameday

If I missed anyone, drop a note in the comments and I'll add you in post haste.

Poll

How will the Tide fare against the Wildcats?

And finally...

Todd — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:13:03 -0000

...your weekend forecast calls for Snow.

Ladies, beefcake after the jump.

This week I give you Mr. Thomas Hunt Morgan, Nobel Prize winner, father of modern genetics, and University of Kentucky alum. You're welcome.