Before the Battle of I-75, though, Central Michigan had to squeeze out a late-minute victory down in Akron, 35-32. If this was a tune-up game (CMU was going to the MAC championship regardless of outcome), consider Dan LeFevour the quarterback version of Pimp My Ride. LeFevour finished the game with 514 all-purpose yards and 4 total touchdowns.
As stated before, CMU will face Miami in Ford Field for the MAC crown. Miami has a game left, though, against underachieving Ohio University. They're going to want this game, because if they lose against OU and CMU, they'll be 6-7 and still headed to a bowl game. On the other side, the OU Bobcats probably no shot at a bowl, but a win makes them eligible at 6-6.
Ball State has a slim chance of getting that International Bowl bid. If they look impressive against Northern Illinois tomorrow, they'll end at 7-5.
Closing out Saturday afternoon are two mostly unwatchable games: Temple/Western Michigan (both 4-7) and Buffalo/Kent State. If UB wins it (and they should) then the Bulls finish at 5-7, which is way better than anyone would have given them credit. Golf clap for coach Turner Gill if you see him on the street.
As one embroiled in the Toledo-Bowling Green rivalry, I can appreciate a similar annual game — more historic, even — such as the Utah-BYU game. "The Holy War" spans from Salt Lake City to Provo, Utah, which is only an hour drive between the two stadiums.
And the Utes-Cougars game could be considered one of the best rivalries, in terms of pure football, of the last decade. The most recent eight installments of the rivalry have been decided by a touchdown or fewer. Last year's game, a BYU 33-31 win over Utah, came down to a zero-second touchdown from John Beck (now startin' for the Dolphins) to Jonny Harline (pictured right, kneeling) to complete the "Answered Prayer." This year, BYU (8-2, 6-0) is looking to stay perfect in MWC play, while Utah (8-3, 5-2) has a slight, slight dream of grabbing a share of the MWC championship.
Also, both teams are on a seven-game winning streak. If'n you aren't doing anything Saturday at 2 eastern (noon mountain), you might wanna tune into Versus for this one.
An appetizer to Utah-BYU on Friday afternoon is Wyoming (5-6, 2-5) traveling to Colorado State (2-9, 1-6) for the annual Border War. Know what would make this one more interesting? If whoever wins the game gets to legally push the shared border one-quarter mile.
Rounding out the Mountain West action is New Mexico (7-4, 4-3) playing host to UNLV (2-9, 1-6) and TCU (6-5, 3-4) heading to San Diego State (4-6).
Article comments
1 - Glen Boyd's Assistant
Damn that was a long article dude!
-Glen
2 - RUSS
To: Big 12 Athletic Conference:
The Big 12 athletic conference should add men's soccer as a sport. Soccer has increased in popularity and boys should have the dream of playing for their favorite Big Twelve team.
Sign the Petition. Kids can sign.
3 - Clayton Ross
The Georgia Bulldogs will win over Georgia Tech Saturday 37-12.