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That's why I compared the offensive production of their opponents vs. their norm

Who cares, they are all studs

In the past you could park at the car dealership or Lincoln Action Program just across the bridge, but no tailgating there really. You can also park up along 22nd+ streets in the neighborhoods without tailgating. Most of the tailgating is done down around the stadium and fairground areas. I've never parked across the walkbridge so I can't tell you about over there.

Statistics vs. other MNC contenders as of Oct. 10th Nebraska Scoring: 41.6 Points per Game Points Allowed: 12.8 Points per Game Difference: 28.8 Points per Game Rushing: 7.7 Yards per Attempt Rush Defense: 3.7 Yards per Attempt (D1 Opponents Averaging 4.4) Passing: 9.8 Yards Per Attempt (61%) Pass Defense: 4.7 Yards Per Attempt (50%) (D1 Opponents Averaging 58.5%) TD Throws: 4 Interceptions Thrown: 3 Fumbles Lost: 6 Interceptions: 11 Fumble Recoveries: 2 Takeaways: 13 Giveaways: 9 Margin: +4 3rd Down Conversion: 45.2% Returns: 16.8 Yards per Return Returns Against: 19.7 Yards per Return Alabama Scoring: 35 Points per Game Points Allowed: 13.3 Points per Game Difference: 21.7 Points per Game Rushing: 5.4 Yards per Attempt Rush Defense: 3.3 Yards per Attempt (D1 Opponents Averaging 3.92) Passing: 9.3 Yards Per Attempt (70%) Pass Defense: 6.4 Yards Per Attempt (54.4%) (D1 Opponents Averaging 62%) TD Throws: 11 Interceptions Thrown: 3 Fumbles Lost: 5 Interceptions: 12 Fumble Recoveries: 2 Takeaways: 17 Giveaways: 8 Margin: +9 3rd Down Conversion: 46.7% Returns: 21 Yards per Return Returns Against: 20.4 Yards per Return Ohio State Scoring: 43.2 Points Per Game Points Allowed: 13.5 Points Per Game Difference: 29.7 Points Per Game Rushing: 5.3 Yards per Attempt Rush Defense: 2.7 Yards per Attempt (D1 Opponents Averaging 3.9) Passing: 8.6 Yards Per Attempt (67%) Pass Defense: 7.3 Yards Per Attempt (54%) (D1 Opponents Averaging 59%) TD Throws: 17 Interceptions Thrown: 5 Fumbles Lost: 3 Interceptions: 11 Fumble Recoveries: 10 Takeaways: 8 Giveaways: 21 Margin: +13 3rd Down Conversion: 38.3% Returns: 15.5 Yards per Return Returns Against: 20.7 Yards per Return Oregon Scoring: 54.3 Points Per Game Points Allowed: 16.3 Points Per Game Difference: 38 Points Per Game Rushing: 6.5 Yards per Attempt Rush Defense: 3.5 Yards per Attempt (D1 Opponents Averaging 3.8) Passing: 8.4 Yards Per Attempt (61%) Pass Defense: 5.6 Yards Per Attempt (54%)(D1 Opponents Averaging 57%) TD Throws: 15 Interceptions Thrown: 5 Fumbles Lost: 8 Interceptions: 12 Fumble Recoveries: 10 Takeaways: 22 Giveaways: 13 Margin: +9 3rd Down Conversion: 48.2% Returns: 20.2 Yards per Return Returns Against: 16.5 Yards per Return Boise State Scoring: 47.4 Points Per Game Points Allowed: 14.8 Points Per Game Difference: 32.6 Points Per Game Rushing: 5.8 Yards per Attempt Rush Defense: 2.1 Yards per Attempt (D1 Opponents Averaging 3.6) Passing: 10.3 Yards Per Attempt (69%) Pass Defense: 6.8 Yards Per Attempt (57%) (D1 Opponents Averaging 58%) TD Throws: 16 Interceptions Thrown: 1 Fumbles Lost: 4 Interceptions: 5 Fumble Recoveries: 7 Takeaways: 12 Giveaways: 5 Margin: +7 3rd Down Conversion: 46.6% Returns: 17.3 Yards per Return Returns Against: 21.1 Yards per Return TCU Scoring: 41.6 Points Per Game Points Allowed: 10.3 Points Per Game Difference: 31.3 Points Per Game Rushing: 5.9 Yards per Attempt Rush Defense: 3.3 Yards per Attempt (D1 Opponents Averaging 3.8) Passing: 8.6 Yards Per Attempt (67%) Pass Defense: 5.33 Yards Per Attempt (51%) (D1 Opponents Averaging 61%) TD Throws: 9 Interceptions Thrown: 4 Fumbles Lost: 1 Interceptions: 2 Fumble Recoveries: 7 Takeaways: 9 Giveaways: 5 Margin: +4 3rd Down Conversion: 53.7% Returns: 20.4 Yards per Return Returns Against: 17.5 Yards per Return Utah Scoring: 49 Points Per Game Points Allowed: 15.6 Points Per Game Difference: 33.4 Points Per Game Rushing: 5.5 Yards per Attempt Rush Defense: 2.9 Yards per Attempt (D1 Opponents Averaging 3.5) Passing: 9 Yards Per Attempt (71%) Pass Defense: 5.7 Yards Per Attempt (51%) (D1 Opponents Averaging 57%) TD Throws: 13 Interceptions Thrown: 2 Fumbles Lost: 8 Interceptions: 4 Fumble Recoveries: 2 Takeaways: 6 Giveaways: 10 Margin: -4 3rd Down Conversion: 53.2% Returns: 26.5 Yards per Return Returns Against: 18.7 Yards per Return LSU Scoring: 25.8 Points Per Game Points Allowed: 15.1 Points Per Game Difference: 10.7 Points Per Game Rushing: 4.7 Yards per Attempt Rush Defense: 2.4 Yards per Attempt (D1 Opponents Averaging 4.1) Passing: 6.4 Yards Per Attempt (58%) Pass Defense: 6.4 Yards Per Attempt (56%) (D1 Opponents Averaging 61%) TD Throws: 4 Interceptions Thrown: 8 Fumbles Lost: 7 Interceptions: 8 Fumble Recoveries: 6 Takeaways: 14 Giveaways: 15 Margin: -1 3rd Down Conversion: 43% Returns: 19.3 Yards per Return Returns Against: 18 Yards per Return Auburn Scoring: 36.6 Points Per Game Points Allowed: 21.3 Points Per Game Difference: 15.3 Points Per Game Rushing: 5.8 Yards per Attempt Rush Defense: 2.8 Yards per Attempt (D1 Opponents Averaging 4.3) Passing: 10.6 Yards Per Attempt (65%) Pass Defense: 6.6 Yards Per Attempt (65%) (D1 Opponents Averaging 61%) TD Throws: 12 Interceptions Thrown: 5 Fumbles Lost: 6 Interceptions: 4 Fumble Recoveries: 7 Takeaways: 11 Giveaways: 11 Margin: Even 3rd Down Conversion: 47% Returns: 17 Yards per Return Returns Against: 19.5 Yards per Return Oklahoma Scoring: 32.8 Points Per Game Points Allowed: 22.8 Points Per Game Difference: 10 Points Per Game Rushing: 4.6 Yards per Attempt Rush Defense: 2.9 Yards per Attempt (D1 Opponents Averaging 3.8) Passing: 8.7 Yards Per Attempt (69%) Pass Defense: 6.3 Yards Per Attempt (62%) (D1 Opponents Averaging 59%) TD Throws: 20 Interceptions Thrown: 7 Fumbles Lost: 4 Interceptions: 8 Fumble Recoveries: 8 Takeaways: 16 Giveaways: 11 Margin: +5 3rd Down Conversion: 46.1% Returns: 20.3 Yards per Return Returns Against: 28.2 Yards per Return Things to Notice: The Margins of Victory are all in the upper 20s or 30s for the teams we consider to be top contenders. We are near the bottom in margin of victory for the top contenders. Our 17-3 victory the other week is solely to blame for this. This is 2.9 of our average, when it could have been as high as the 7 from Thursday's game. We lost 4 points here which would have put us squarely up there with the top contenders in margin of victory. The last SEC contenders (LSU and Auburn) show an abysmal margin of victory, much worse than Alabama and therefore susceptible to losses later in this season. Auburn's Pass Defense is atrocious (allowing better efficiency than their opponent's average). LSU's defense looks a little scary, but the luck they have been granted to date and their poor margin of victory don't make me worry terribly much that they will win out. Oklahoma (for the CCG) has a pretty terrible margin of victory and horrible rushing statistics. I'm more worried about Oklahoma State. They are week in pass defense and defending returns, but they are fairly solid in other areas. I am home alone today, the wife and kid won't be around until 8 P.M. and needed a break from work so I decided to relax by crunching some numbers including this week's statistics to see how we rank compared to other MNC contenders. The above is the result.

It was almost the perfect storm. Alabama drops out of the race. Arizona picked off. Unfortunately, Auburn and LSU pulled off last-minute upsets. We only need to see 2 more people fall, either Oregon/OSU or the two SEC undefeated teams to control our destiny. The way that LSU and Auburn are playing, I have a feeling they will both get knocked off. OSU also has it's tough games ahead. I'm cautiously optimistic that right now we need to take care of business to see the rewards at the end of the season. 24 hours ago, I would have told you that we would have too many undefeated teams and we would be on the outside looking in.

I'm impressed with Michigan State. They are playing good ball. They beat two good teams these last two weeks. This one on the road.

Could easily have been 28-3 if not for a holding call

Sometimes fumbles are not the cause of the offensive player, but rather a good defensive play. They are taught to knock the ball out with their arms or helmet. You just have to let some of them slide.

Some days I wonder why they have designer lingerie. It's just going to end up on the floor anyways.

They haven't been able to beat us with their last 2 NFL talents. The one before that was pretty good though.

Well, between Wisconsin, Nebraska and Texas they will have starting RBs named White, Green and Brown. I'm sure there is a chance for a Black or Gray out there at another school as well.

So you all know, the stadiums here in Poland are coming along nicely. I can nearly see the national stadium from my work and it will easily be completed on time. They have renovated the Legia (professional) stadium here in Warsaw, so I'm sure it will suffice as a stadium if they don't finish one of the other 3. I've heard there are issues with Krakow but I don't think it will deter them from finishing. I'm optimistic the Euro Cup will be held in Poland/Ukraine in 2012 based on the progress.

At least I'm starting to get some validation in my previous statements that Oregon should be on top of the pack presently. Florida has played terribly all season, they were overranked going into that game. I believe that Stanford was a better win than Arkansas.