So I'm flipping channels last night and settle on ESPNU as they are doing briefs on quite a few of the games.  Not by choice, but I happen to catch the post-game conference from the OU-UT game.  I'm not sure what the question was that prompted Mack to answer this way but he felt it necessary to tell everyone that Colt hurt a finger early in the game, as that was an excuse for his horrible play.  Only Mack could, in the same sentence, not only discredit OU's defensive effort (scary D-line pressure although fell off in the 2nd half) but also take a back-handed shot at the opponent's QB injury.  Even the studio guys were making fun of him when they cut back.

"Sometimes a pirate can beat a soldier"?  Funny.  Mack?  Frickin' tool.

Wow, it's beyond bedtime but was worth staying up late to fast-forward through a few games on the DVR.  Didn't know how things would go after seeing South Carolina and NC State take turns pulling each other's pants down.  In the words of Wilonsky, it was "terrrrrrrrrible".  BUT, did anyone catch the opening sequence of ESPN college football with Harrell to Crabtree being, I think, the 3rd highlight shown?  Not sure if they'll show the same sequence before every game but could maybe at least expect it for the first few games until they start building up some 2009 highlights.  Was sweet to see once again.
I was strangely intrigued by the North Texas game and was happy to see them get a win that they so desperately needed.  Not sure how much of a measuring stick Ball St is without Nate Davis but was a little impressed with Riley Dodge's ability to throw on the run.  What's not impressive is his high school way of carrying the ball on the run.  Come up against a better defensive team and he'll be a turnover machine and probably get his clock cleaned a few times.  Tuck the ball away and slide, son.
I figured the night cap would the best football.  I've always been a fan of the Smurf Turf and Boise didn't disappoint in the first half.  But, boy, did that second half get ugly.  Turnover after turnover.  Oregon looks hopeless on offense and looked like Tech trying to tackle Maurice Clarett on defense.  But the ugliest part of the game wasn't until it was over when a Boise St player taunted the Oregon starting running back (who had said, before the game, that Oregon owed Boise St an a** whoopin') and he turned around and punched the dude in the face with Boise's head coach already trying to restrain his player.  Then the fool went all Ron Artest and tried to get into the stands to take on some fans.  I hope the guy never sees the field again but big programs always seem to find an excuse for any player conduct.  Sad.
Soooo, all that to say be sure to catch the opening sequence of an ESPN-broadcasted game this weekend and you're sure to relive the greatest play in college football last year (oh yeah, and they are also obligated to mention that Graham Harrell was named player of the year by the fans last year each time they bring up voting for player of the week..nice!).
I'm giddy but I need sleep.  Wreck 'em!

I decided to sort draftees by team to see exactly what guys got drafted from Tech and had an idea.  I went through and pulled down every Big 12 team to see how many each had drafted this year.  Here's the breakdown:

Missouri - 5
Oklahoma - 4
Tech - 4
UT - 2
A&M - 2
Nebraska - 1
Oklahoma State - 1
Kansas St - 1
Baylor - 1
Kansas - 0
Colorado - 0
Iowa St - 0

Not really surprised at the bottom teams aside from the spectacular fall from greatness Nebraska has suffered.  More interesting is the top 5.  Tech having twice as many draftees as UT and the same number of OU?  Unheard of.  Although these never predict success in the NFL, it is a nice indication of the upward trend of Tech football.  Let's keep it going.

RAIDER POWER!!