Tee that bad boy up

            It's a little more humid than we'd like, especially after some fall-like days the past few weeks.

            But football's here.

 

LOUGHDMOUTHINGS

 

            Grew up in Pa., never was a Penn State fan, and as an adult, never even close to a Joe Paterno fan. Certain arrogance in Happy Valley.

            But again, I find myself sort of pulling for them a bit now. I like Bill O'Brien, and think Penn State got scuhrewwwed by the NCAA. People are making more of certain things than are necessary because it sounds good.

            And my bet is that Penn State will emerge from the four years with a winning record. ...

            Dear ESPN,

            Enough with Sparty and Meeechigan every freakin time you mention Michigan State and Michigan. Please, I'm begging you. It's not funny or cute or creative or indicative of personality.

            It's lazy. It's like every Berman reference to music is pre-1988 and his "oh yeah, this just in, ______ is good" and, well, every blasted thing he says. ...

I keep hearing this: Les Miles will reinstate Tyrann Mathieu next year.

            Really? Even Miles knows that would cause all sorts of hell.

            That's a little different than Richt-like compassion and simply helping a player. It would be disruptive as hell, and by October, LSU will have completely moved on from not having Mathieu. ...

            As I scroll through the cable guide, it says "college football" on five channels in the first 60. Sweeeet.      

            Quick picks:

            Buffalo at Georgia: Those playing for the suspended get plenty of playing time, and even their backups will. This shall make life better next week and all season.

            Georgia 65, Buffalo 13.

            Clemson vs. Auburn: Sources report that Auburn defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder is a candidate for the job at, OK, any one of 47 teams that have yet to announce an opening.         

            Clemson survives without Sammy Watkins.

            Clemson 24, Auburn 17.

            Michigan vs. Alabama: For some inexplicable reason, I almost want to pick Michigan.

            Playing indoors helps Michigan, which is pretty hungry. Both teams are without a few folks.

            OK, logic returns.

            Alabama 28, Michigan 17.

            That's all. Kickoff's here.