Tuesday, August 25, 2009

September Games Not to be Missed

So yesterday I got completely hated on by folks in what I'm assuming is the Mountain time zone, and while this was a first for me to get so much hate on a blog post, it's a moment worth cherishing. However, I cannot dwell on yesterday and it is time to move on and perhaps annoy (or not) more people by picking some must see match-ups around the country for the first month of the season.

1st weekend:
Oregon @ Boise St. (Sept 3rd): The pride of the WAC shocked the Ducks in Eugene a season ago, will Oregon return the favor?
Navy @ Ohio St. (Sept 5th): Could the Midshipmen shock the Buckeyes at home who might be overlooking this game because of the lurking Trojans?
BYU @ Oklahoma (Sept 5th): As pointed out by the haters yesterday, this is a glorious match-up with a lot of pride and reputation implications.
Alabama @ Va Tech (Sept 5th): a top 10 match up on a neutral turf featuring the ACC's best and the SEC's second best.
Maryland @ Cal (Sept 5th): After the beating the Bears took on the East Coast, it will be interesting to see how they respond at Memorial Stadium.

2nd weekend:
Iowa @ Iowa State (Sept 12th): Honestly, probably not going to be too good of a game, but it's a rivarly game so all logic is out the window.
Notre Dame @ Michigan (Sept 12th): Same reasoning as the Iowa match-up.
UCLA @ Tennessee (Sept 12th): Can the Bruins win in a tough environment and erase the demons of the 59-0 thrashing at BYU? Can the Vols respond to their OT loss a year ago at the Rose Bowl? Will Lane Kiffin say something stupid? (probably)
USC @ Ohio St (Sept 12th): Does this even need a reasoning? Fine. This game is so hyped it's going to be shown in 3-D!!!

3rd weekend:
Boise St. @ Fresno St. (Sept 18th): The most marquee match-up in the WAC and two very solid teams. This is the only chance in league (except the Nevada game perhaps) for Boise St. to lose.
Cal @ Minnesota (Sept 19th): Will the Big 10 finally beat a Pac-10 team? Will Cal finally win on the road?
Tennessee @ Florida (Sept 19th): Cue up the bulletin board material and Tim Tebow's left hand (and his legs) and don't forget the stuffling Florida D.
Utah @ Oregon (Sept 19th): Will the Utes pull a Boise St. and win in Eugene? Can the Pac-10 rightfully claim itself the best West Coast conference once again? Will those silly Mountain West fans stop hating on my blog?
Arizona @ Iowa (Sept 19th): A chance for the Pac-10 to beat a Big 10 team again, or a chance for the Big 10 to win a game it's supposed to at home.
FSU @ BYU (Sept 19th): How will the altitude of Provo affect the 'Noles? Will Bobby Bowden be able to breathe at all? Can BYU beat a good team in the regular season?

4th weekend:
Miami (FL) @ Virginia Tech (Sept 26th): Can the 'Canes beat the elite in the ACC and return to their rightful place at the top of their conference?
UNC @ Georgia Tech (Sept 26th): Normally a solid basketball match-up, this football clash might also determine who is for real in the ACC.
TCU @ Clemson (Sept 26th): Will the MWC get a big win at an ACC school (even if that school is constantly overrated and underachieves)?
Cal @ Oregon (Sept 26th): Is this the game that will determine places 2-3 in the PAC or perhaps even 1-3? Who will the bandwagon Trojan fans be rooting for? And which mascot will win in a fight?

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