On the Couch: Week 2

Thank God homework is over! I'm ready to veg on the couch for another weekend, and it's gonna be a good one! Here's On the Couch for week 2:


Saturday: Putting on Team Colors

My Hawkeyes play fellow 7-4 Minnesota for a potential bowl seed this weekend, so I'm wearing Black and Gold tomorrow, but there are tons of great games on Saturday. Here are some of the highlights.

In the noon hour, the Ohio State-Michigan game lacks some of its normal importance. But if Michigan State beats Penn State, it's really important that the Buckeyes, led by a constantly improving Terrell Pryor, secure this win.

Later, things begin to heat up. Boston College at Wake Forest should be a hotly contested game, but I think the Eagles win a nail-biter. The aforementioned Penn State-Michigan State game will hang on the Nittany Lions ability to stop Javon Ringer. If they can, the Rose Bowl is beckoning for 'ole Joe Pa and company. And finally in this time slot, the most likely overlooked matchup of Air Force and TCU. Both teams have competed well in the Mountain West Conference, and both deserve bowl bids, so we'll see which one wants it most.

A little bit later, two more small conference teams match up with #14 BYU coming to #7 Utah in hopes of busting Utah's hopes of crashing the BCS. Some have mentioned BYU throwing this game for the conference. Don't count on it, this team will gut it out against the Utes, and I think Max Hall leads the Cougars to the upset.

In addition to the Big East showdown between Pittsburgh and Cincinatti, the night is highlighted by the game we have all been anticipating for two weeks now...the shootout in Norman as the Red Raiders draw the Sooners on their way to the Big 12 Championship. Tackling will be the key for the Sooners, but I think that the Raiders prevail because the Sooners haven't proven that they can be a pass only team like the Raiders have. Hint to Coach Stoops: If you have the choice, receive and take advantage of your run game early, because once Harrell gets the ball the game will revert to passing.


Sunday: Team Colors again!

Ok. So there's not much to get excited about as a Chiefs fan this year. Yes I know that Tyler Thigpen has been more consistent than we could have dreamed, but let's not get hasty. Look at Derek Anderson this year for proof, and the Chiefs don't have a Brady Quinn waiting in the wings. But Sunday's action will far exceed anything the Chiefs will do this weekend.

The noon hour is headed by the Jets-Titans matchup that will give the improved Jets defensive line its tallest task of the year in controlling both Chris Johnson and Lendale White. Johnson hasn't had great weeks the last couple weeks, but if he can get out to the edge, he may have a big game. New England at Miami is also an intriguing matchup during the noon hour and the Eagles need a win against the Ravens to stay alive in the NFC East.

Two great games follow in the 3 o'clock hour with the New York Football Giants visiting the Arizona Cardinals and the Atlanta Falcons trying to avenge their first home loss against the division leading Carolina Panthers.

Sunday Night will not disappoint as rivals San Diego and Indianapolisget the nod for Game of the Weekend. Both teams are fighting to stay alive in the playoff hunt. Although the game is probably more critical for San Diego, Indianapolis has an uphill climb in its division as well.

Well sports fans! That's the weekend for you... Enjoy!