Stanford caught SC at the right time. SC was overrated coming into the season; the polls seemed oblivious to the loss of Steve Smith and Dwayne Jarrett, both NFL caliber wideouts. SC also lost two O-line starters and their 2 backups, for a total of 4 O-lineman out on injury. Their most reliable RB, CJ Gable, is out for the year, and their rising star, Stephon Johnson was out with turf toe. Booty looked pressured to make something happen and made a bunch of stupid mistakes. They might get their problems solved, but even if they are hitting on all cylinders, I don't see them being good enough to get past Oregon and Cal.

However, the more embarrasing loss yesterday was UCLA handing the victory to Notre Dame. I attended yesterday's game, and like every other big game UCLA plays, they lost. From this point forward, I'm boycotting my UCLA games at the Rose Bowl until Dorrell is replaced. Fortunately, we're only 2 months away from midnight madness.