But for now, let's have a recap of our wonderful victory yesterday and an overview of the Big Ten.
I have my faith back--for now. We played great yesterday!! The game showed everyone that we are not the 3-3 team that we have been looking like lately. I think everyone is getting confidence with our powerhouse running backs Jewel Hampton and Shonn Greene. Hampton ran 22 times for 114 yards and had three touchdowns. Greene ran 23 times for 115 yards. With that combination...not going to lie, we're sick. This was Greene's 7th straight 100-yard game this season.
And to make things even better, Ricky Stanzi had an impressive show as well. He threw two touchdowns, finished 12-of-20 or 184 yards. Stanzi has been struggling with turnovers but he turned it around yesterday and dominated on the field.
But still, we wouldn't be anything without our defense. Yesterday's game showed how good of a team we really can be if we play smart and hold on to the ball. We showed how we should have been playing the last 3 weeks. I am getting more excited and more confident about next week! Yesterday's victory was a must-need to go into Wisconsin with momentum.
Things are getting more and more clear in the Big Ten as time goes on as well.
1. Penn State really is all that. The polls for week 7 were released today and they are ranked 3rd in the nation--very deserved. All week people have been talking about how overrated Penn Sta
te is, questioning their 6th place ranking, their quarterback and their defense. But I think after their 48-7 victory over the Badgers, man are they sick. And they're pulling off victories with their head coach in the press box. They continue to impress me week after week.
2. Michigan State looks like they're up there in the race for the Big Ten. After yesterday's win over Northwestern, it brings their record to 6-1. They handed Northwestern their first loss of the season, winning 37-20. They basically played a mistake-free game and QB Brian Hoyer went 14-for-20 in passing with 169 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. Javon Ringer rushed for 124 yards and had 2 touchdowns. Today they were ranked 23rd in the country and they play Ohio State next weekend, so they could potentially be right behind Penn State if they win.
3. Meh--Ohio State again wasn't too impressive. Purdue is NOT THAT GOOD and they only beat them 16-3. Their defense was looking solid but QB Terrelle Pryor has some improving to do for Michigan State next weekend. He didn't make mistakes, but he didn't make big plays either. He was sacked three times and didn't throw the ball when he should have. Beanie Wells struggled with only 94 yards on 22 carries. They have some major stepping up to do.
4. Now Michigan--what a joke. After their pathetic loss to Toledo, their 2-4 and could be looking at their first losing season since 1967. They had an opportunity to tie it up with four seconds left but K.C. Lopata missed a 26-yard field goal, letting Toledo win 13-10. They're going down hill with games still against Penn State and Michigan State in the next couple weeks. The QB's threw 3 picks, one resulting in a 100-yard return. They were looking solid in their victory over Wisconsin, but that looks like that game is just out the window now...
5. Is Minnesota going to be a shocker this season? Maybe. They were 1-11 last year and have completely turned their horrible season around. After their 27-20 victory over Illinois, they became Bowl eligible. Illinois had 3 turnovers and QB Juice Williams was sacked 5 times, one resulting in a fumble recovered by the Gophers giving them a TD. Williams was 26-of-41 passing for 462 yards and 2 TD's. If Minnesota keeps playing solid defense they could be up there with Penn State, Ohio State and Michigan State.
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