Great Start
Missouri and Illinois were a great way to start the new season. While the game was never quite close enough to be totally suspenseful, it was a far cry better than the start of the past few seasons. Congratulations to the Tigers for their first successful defense of their National Championship.
Next week will be an odd one, as Missouri does play but this is not considered a championship defense. Southeast Missouri State does not quite qualify as a contender, as they must be a Division 1A team.
This brings up a chance to thank Bob Kirlin . Way back in March, Bob emailed me about Southern Miss winning in 1953 even though at the time they were not considered a Division 1 team. He went to the trouble of tracking how that would have gone if they had been allowed to claim the title then. In fact he hand typed the whole thing and sent it to me, and at some point I want to post it all on the site. I'd never had the opportunity to meet Bob before that, but he's one of those college football historian types whom I'd love the chance to pick his brain some more. Check out his site some time, you can find it on David Wilson's site, or follow the link. It's pretty much a pure text site, so while it's not flashy, to me it's one of those goldmines for college history buffs. Fitting that it's all hosted off David Wilson's site.
Anyway, the next two weeks are, at first glance, runaway wins for Missouri. But, Nevada should never be underestimated, and Buffalo could make things more interesting than anyone might have guessed. You'll see them in a bowlgame this year, and while it might not be one of the glamor bowls, that's a pretty good accomplishment for a team that not that long ago was a shoe in for double digit losses.
And then of course, the part I'm excited about, is Nebraska and Missouri matching up. And while I don't think the Huskers are on Missouri's level this year, it will be fun all the same to finally see my hometown boys finally in a title game.
But for now, congratulations Mizzou on a good win over a solid contender.
Next week will be an odd one, as Missouri does play but this is not considered a championship defense. Southeast Missouri State does not quite qualify as a contender, as they must be a Division 1A team.
This brings up a chance to thank Bob Kirlin . Way back in March, Bob emailed me about Southern Miss winning in 1953 even though at the time they were not considered a Division 1 team. He went to the trouble of tracking how that would have gone if they had been allowed to claim the title then. In fact he hand typed the whole thing and sent it to me, and at some point I want to post it all on the site. I'd never had the opportunity to meet Bob before that, but he's one of those college football historian types whom I'd love the chance to pick his brain some more. Check out his site some time, you can find it on David Wilson's site, or follow the link. It's pretty much a pure text site, so while it's not flashy, to me it's one of those goldmines for college history buffs. Fitting that it's all hosted off David Wilson's site.
Anyway, the next two weeks are, at first glance, runaway wins for Missouri. But, Nevada should never be underestimated, and Buffalo could make things more interesting than anyone might have guessed. You'll see them in a bowlgame this year, and while it might not be one of the glamor bowls, that's a pretty good accomplishment for a team that not that long ago was a shoe in for double digit losses.
And then of course, the part I'm excited about, is Nebraska and Missouri matching up. And while I don't think the Huskers are on Missouri's level this year, it will be fun all the same to finally see my hometown boys finally in a title game.
But for now, congratulations Mizzou on a good win over a solid contender.
posted by Ron @ 11:39 PM
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