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We had some major shuffling going on within our Heisman Watch list. The top guy, Lamar Jackson, still remains in the lead but there are plenty of players closing the gap.
1) Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville - Despite the close loss on the road in Death Valley "Action Jackson" still remains in the lead because he was the better quarterback over Deshaun Watson. Running for 162 yards and 2 scores while throwing for nearly 300 against a very good Clemson defense Jackson came just short of the win when his receiver was pushed out a yard short of a first down in the waning moments down near the Clemson goal line. Jackson appears to be the most electric college quarterback since Michael Vick and will get the chance to pad his stats this week vs Duke.
2) J.T. Barrett, QB, Ohio State - Barrett broke Bobby Hoying's Ohio State record for career touchdown passes (59) in a rout of Rutgers. Barrett threw for 4 TDs and averaged over 9 yards a carry while leading a balanced Buckeyes offense. He takes on Indiana this week so he will get another chance to make his season stats look better on paper for the voters.
3) Greg Ward, QB, Houston - Ward threw for a career high 389 yards vs UCONN while also completing over 84% of his passes. Accounting for nearly 450 yards and 5 touchdowns with no turnovers bumps Ward up 2 spots and into the top 3 for the undefeated Cougars.
4) Jake Browning, QB, Washington - I'll be the first to say I underestimated Browning and Washington going into their Friday night battle vs Stanford last week. Browning was basically perfect as he threw for 3 TDs while completing over 70% of his passes and zero turnovers in a decisive rout of Stanford 44-6. For the undefeated Huskies Browning has accounted for 18 total TDs while only turning it over twice all season. With his performance he is now the leader over Christian McCaffrey in the PAC 12 conference.
5) Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson - Welcome back to the top 5 Deshaun. Watson led the Tigers to a huge ACC home win vs Louisville in prime time. Despite the 3 interceptions, Watson threw for 5 TDs and a season high 305 yards. With Clemson still undefeated and leading the ACC Watson will still need to get some help from other teams because guys like Jackson, Barrett, Ward and Browning are all having better seasons for title contenders.
6) Christian McCaffrey, All Purpose, Stanford - Tough game for McCaffrey as Washington loaded 8, sometimes 9 guys in the box and punished Stanford throughout. For the second week in a row McCaffrey was held to no touchdowns running or receiving. He falls out of the top 5 for the first time all season and could be looking at a tough battle to even get invited back to NYC at this point.
7) Donnel Pumphrey, RB, San Diego State - Pumphrey did all that he could rushing for over 150 yards and a score but the Aztecs lost to South Alabama. He's not out of the race by any means but from here on out he's going to need to put up crazy stats to keep him in the conversation because he plays on the west coast for an unranked non power 5 team.
8) Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina - Trubisky earned his way onto the top 10 Heisman Watch list by leading North Carolina to a huge win over FSU. With the win UNC is now in the lead for the Coastal division. Trubisky threw for over 400 yards for the third consecutive week. For the season he has zero turnovers while accounting for 17 total touchdowns.
9) Derek Barnett, DL, Tennessee - Barnett just put himself into the conversation for best defensive end in the nation along with Texas A&M's Myles Garrett. Barnett was basically unstoppable vs Georgia with two sacks and a forced fumble. The win keeps the Vols undefeated going into College Station this week to take on Garrett and the undefeated Aggies.
10) Jabrill Peppers, LB, Michigan - Peppers led a spirited Wolverines defense to a near shutout of #8 Wisconsin in a huge home win. As I have mentioned before as long as Michigan stays undefeated Peppers will get Heisman talk.
Dropped out: Myles Garrett, DL, Texas A&M; Patrick Mahomes, QB, Texas Tech
Matt Fairchild grew up a fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons. In other words he has a sports team problem on top of his drinking problem. Displaying a loyal, never-ending-love for his teams despite their consistent struggles to return to their "glory days" only shows the insane ramblings that permeate his controversial sport writings. Fairchild started SportsCrack.com in 2005 where you can find great t-shirts and sports merchandise. See more of his work at UHND. He can be reached at matt@sportscrack.com or on Twitter @sportscrack
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Oh man if this little tease of ESPN's 30 for 30: Catholics vs Convicts doesn't get the hair standing up on the back of your neck then you are not a die hard college football fan. And you should probably leave because you won't get it.
"Catholics vs Convicts" were some of the all-time great battles between two programs who genuinely hated each other: Notre Dame and Miami. It's been almost 30 years since these two programs faced off in two epic clashes in South Bend in 1988 and 1990 (Notre Dame wins) and will be revived this year at Notre Dame Stadium.
Unfortunately only one program is living up to their this season as Notre Dame has struggled to a 2-3 record after starting the season 10th ranked preseason. Meanwhile Miami, under first-year coach Mark Richt, is off to a 4-0 start and a #10 ranking.
But throw out the records because we all know this will be a spirited, hard fought gridiron battle on October 29th. Two of the nation's best college QBs and future 1st round picks Deshone Kizer and Brad Kaaya will face off in what should be a high scoring battle which could very well end with whomever has the last possession.
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Just a full range of emotions that only college football can pull out of one's soul. To see this die-hard Georgia fan break his flat screen out of excitement because Jacob Eason "Christ" threw the best pass of his life for what was a then winning touchdown only to go silent after the Dawgs couldn't prevent Tennessee's Joshua Dobbs Hail Mary pass from landing into a creamsicle jersey at the end. Heartbreak city. Population: Dawgs fans.
Don't cry Dawgs fans. At least the Atlanta Falcons beat Cam Newton and the Panthers. So you got that going for you.
HT: For The Win
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Ahead of our time like we live our whole lives backwards. Same team. New look. #BlackoutTheCarter pic.twitter.com/zlwPL2Gjir— TCU Football (@TCUFootball) September 29, 2016
TCU revealed their "special" black helmets they will wear this week vs Oklahoma. While I'm not a huge fan I'm sure the Horned Frogs recruits and players will love them. More importantly they would love a win with them wearing the black lids.
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What do you do on your bye week? You get your first bow buck! Thanks @DougBurgum for the help!!! #ndlegendary #Sitka pic.twitter.com/QQQCN6TL70— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) September 29, 2016
What can't Philadelphia Eagles rookie QB Carson Wentz do? Wentz not only has the Eagles 3-0 while playing almost flawlessly he went back to his home state North Dakota and got himself his first buck. Whether it's on the gridiron or in the open North Dakota fields Wentz doesn't miss an open target.
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I was one of the first of many to doubt Tim Tebow and this whole pursuit of a baseball career. But in his first at-bat and even the first pitch he saw Tebow took a fastball and knocked it over the left centerfield fence. I don't care who you or what competition you are facing that's impressive. Maybe Tebow does have a chance to make the Mets in the future and not just keep himself in the reality spotlight.
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Not much has changed 4 weeks into the season with our top 5 including the leader at the top of the watch list.
1) Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville - A week after the statement game vs FSU saw Action Jackson again put up insane numbers vs the Thundering Herd of Marshall. 7 total touchdowns (5 passing, 2 running) pushed his total season to 25 which is more than every team in college football except one. He gets another chance to widen his Heisman lead this week in Death Valley with College Game Day there.
2) Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford - Not a great game for McCaffrey vs UCLA in primetime after being hyped up all week by ESPN on all platforms. He didn't score a TD for the first time this season but still managed to rush for 138 yards in a huge come-from-behind victory vs UCLA. McCaffrey will get a chance to prove himself yet again in a primetime matchup vs Washington, a top 10 oppenent, on Friday Night.
3) Donnel Pumphrey, RB, San Diego State - Bye week for the nation's leading rusher.
4) J.T. Barrett, QB, Ohio State - Bye week for the Buckeyes as they prepare themselves for Rutgers.
5) Greg Ward, QB, Houston - Completed 20 of 26 passes for 289 yards and added another 39 yards on the ground plus another TD in a 64-3 win vs Texas State. Ward only played 3 quarters and is still nursing a bum throwing shoulder.
6) Jake Browning, QB, Washington - Welcome to the watch list Mr. Browning! Browning led the undefeated Huskies to a thrilling overtime win vs Arizona with this incredible block of all plays...
This season Browning is completing over 70% of his passes with 14 TDs and only two turnovers. He leads all PAC 12 QBs in passing efficiency and will get to throw his hat into the top 5 Heisman watch list with a big game Friday night vs undefeated Stanford.
7) Patrick Mahomes, QB, Texas Tech - Bye week for the Texas Tech gunslinger.
8) Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson - Reluctantly I'm putting in Watson in the top 10 list even though he hasn't earned it this season. Watson is by far having his worst collegiate season and if you look at his progression his numbers have gotten gradually worse from his dynamite freshman and sophomore seasons. But he's still the QB of the undefeated Clemson Tigers and led them to an impressive road win vs Georgia Tech. This week he gets a chance to shine as Louisville and Lamar Jackson come to town looking to knock them off for the ACC conference and Heisman watch list lead.
9) Myles Garrett, DL, Texas A&M - Didn't get a sack but he had a key fumble recovery and a huge tackle for loss in a statement win vs Arkansas for the undefeated Aggies. He leads the Aggies in tackles for loss and sacks.
10) Jabrill Peppers, LB, Michigan - As long as Michigan stays undefeated and Peppers is returning punts he will stay in the top 10 list. He wasn't outstanding defensively by any means vs Penn State but he was 5 yards away from a punt return for a TD because he tripped over his own feet. This week he will get to move up the list with a big game vs undefeated and top 10 team Wisconsin visiting the Big House.
Dropped out: Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU; Deshone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame
Matt Fairchild grew up a fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons. In other words he has a sports team problem on top of his drinking problem. Displaying a loyal, never-ending-love for his teams despite their consistent struggles to return to their "glory days" only shows the insane ramblings that permeate his controversial sport writings. Fairchild started SportsCrack.com in 2005 where you can find great t-shirts and sports merchandise. See more of his work at UHND. He can be reached at matt@sportscrack.com or on Twitter @sportscrack
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Not only does Mark Richt have Miami undefeated at 3-0 but now he has his players going back to the classic 80's/90's retro jersey he used to wear when he was a quarterback. I absolutely love the look. I'm not a Hurricanes fan but these jerseys are awesome. It's a classic look that still fits with today's game.FIRST LOOK: Adidas takes Miami retro, wearing orange vs FSU on 10/8, white vs Virginia Tech on 10/20 pic.twitter.com/DBvhqjLTrK— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 19, 2016
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Madison Bumgarner and Yasiel Puig are two ball players who tend to wear their emotions on their sleeves. Last night in a huge divisional matchup they displayed how fragile each of their feelings are.
This emotional outburst just shows you that baseball players can be giant pussies. MadBum and Puig stared each other down after a weak ground out. How dare you stare at me!
I mean come on guys. Get laid or stop doing PEDs. Just calm the fuck down.
And while I agree it's good to see some emotion in baseball these emotional outbursts are on par with a kid not getting the candy bar he wants. Wahhh I don't want you to look at me anymore!
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Everyone please look at what I have to deal with on a daily basis.— Jeff Moore (@jeffrey_moore7) September 18, 2016
Go dawgs? pic.twitter.com/lj9CXKO3Nr
@jeffrey_moore7 we good now. pic.twitter.com/AWY8R4ZuA2— Jeff Moore (@jeffrey_moore7) September 18, 2016
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5. Jonathan Allen's incredible touchdown run vs Ole Miss
Always nice to see the big men getting in the end zone. Bama's Jonathan Allen is nearly 300 pounds but looked like a gazelle running his way toward a huge TD in Bama's comeback win in Oxford.
4. Jacob Eason Delivers 20-yard Game Winning TD Strike To Beat Mizzou
It wasn't the best performance from the true freshman but when it counted Jacob Eason delivered a beautiful touch pass to WR Isaiah McKenzie for the game-winning TD in a tough road environment vs Mizzou.
3. Leonard Fournette's Stiff Arm/Throwdown vs Mississippi State
It's good to see Leonard Fournette back in the highlights making Buga Nation plays!
2. Lamar Jackson With Another Heisman Trophy Worthy Play vs FSU
Action Jackson was at it again in the big showdown vs FSU with this electric 47-yard TD run. He hit circle button a couple of times to get into the endzone in route to a 63-20 statement win vs #2 FSU.
1. Ohio State's Noah Brown Touchdown Behind-the-Defenders Back Catch
Sick. Absolutely sick. This was just one of Noah Brown's 4 touchdown catches vs the Sooners Saturday night in Ohio State's blowout win. Welcome to college football young man.
Matt Fairchild grew up a fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons. In other words he has a sports team problem on top of his drinking problem. Displaying a loyal, never-ending-love for his teams despite their consistent struggles to return to their "glory days" only shows the insane ramblings that permeate his controversial sport writings. Fairchild started SportsCrack.com in 2005 where you can find great t-shirts and sports merchandise. See more of his work at UHND. He can be reached at matt@sportscrack.com or on Twitter @sportscrack
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Baseball can be an art form at times. Whether the art is a Monet or a Jackson Pollock depends. Last night two All-Star players tried their best at perfecting the art of the slide. Luckily for both this wasn't the Olympics and they weren't be judged by a 1-10 scale.
First slide we have is Freddie Freeman going into second in Milwaukee.
Freeman pulled off some Michael Jackson shit to get in there with the double. Not the prettiest slide but it worked..@FreddieFreeman5, the drift king. https://t.co/NC7s7cVt43https://t.co/GVSOa8EUT8— MLB (@MLB) August 9, 2016
Sliding in your DMs like https://t.co/K2EhWRZ2Kv— Dappropos of Nothing (@dapremonster) August 9, 2016
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Today the coaches released their initial preseason poll for the 2016 season.
Let's take a look at their top 25...
1. Alabama - Can't really argue this. Nick Saban is coming off another NC (his 4th at Bama) and despite looking for a new QB Bama is loaded with talent at every position.
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If you followed the Atlanta Falcons at all last season you know the offense wasn't exactly clicking on all cylinders for the 8-8 Dirty Birds. Matt Ryan had arguably his worst season in first-year offensive coordinator's Kyle Shanahan offense. Ryan threw for just 21 TDs while throwing 16 INTs. Matty Ice looked anything but cool and much of the blame went to Shanahan and his new offense. Well it's good to see Ryan is feeling generous enough to patch up their somewhat rocky relationship by throwing interceptions to Shanahan in training camp.Contrary to rumors, Kyle Shanahan & Matt Ryan do work well together. #Falcons pic.twitter.com/vWK6jOUaqS— Knox Bardeen (@knoxbardeen) August 4, 2016
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Now I feel bad for not including Greg Maddux on my all-time team. When you piss in a hot tub full of black guys it takes some serious balls. Only a legend like Maddux could pull such a savage prank move. Mad dog is right up there with George Brett's shitting his pants story.Today's Pardon My Take featured Andre Dawson and an all time Greg Maddux story. Subscribe - https://t.co/htoaCr8KQG pic.twitter.com/P4YUe5ecmC— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) July 25, 2016
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We are officially 40 days till the first fall Saturday of college football. What better way to celebrate 40 days till college football bliss by going back and watching one of the greatest runs in it's history: #40 Reggie Brooks of Notre Dame spinning, running over and around Michigan for a spectacular touchdown. Brooks was knocked out on the play and still managed to subconsciously get himself in the endzone. No doubt Brooks deserves to hit the "Play Like A Champion Today" sign after this incredible run vs a hated rival.
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— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) July 22, 2016Is there a better human being on the planet than David "Big Papi" Ortiz? I don't think you can find one. What Ortiz is doing at the age of 40, his last season, is remarkable and completely legit. He leads all big leaguers in RBIs and OPS. Did I mention he is 40 years old? Oh yeah. Crazy how a light hitting Dominican who was released by the Minnesota Twins in late 2002 could become this behemoth of a slugger on his way to a Hall of Fame induction when all is said and done. It's perfectly normal for guys 12 years past their primes to have seasons like Big Papi is doing right now. Anyone who thinks he is cheating clearly doesn't know the impeccable character of Mr. David Ortiz. He would never cheat the game. Never. Ever. The guy is a saint and should be celebrated the way Barry Bonds finished his career. Remember Bonds never failed a drug test too and he was remarkably doing the same super human things Ortiz is doing right now.
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Introducing the 2016 #ShamrockSeries Uniform by @UAFootball— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) July 21, 2016
We’ll wear it with pride on Nov. 12 vs Army in Texas. pic.twitter.com/7qOfdzpdHB
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Jim Harbaugh has no chill. This week Harbaugh made his rap debut by starring in Bailey's "Who's Got It Better Than Us?" by shouting out the title lyrics over and over.
I can't wait till Notre Dame plays Michigan again in 2018. It's going to be epic.
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#ShamrockSeries SNEAK PEEK…— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) July 21, 2016
The FULL reveal:
Tonight | 6:30pm ET
God. Country. Notre Dame. pic.twitter.com/O528LLFRsy
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These guys need to show more on the football field this fall vs top 25 teams before I'm willing to give them Heisman-worthy accolades...
1. Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma - Mayfield finished 4th in the Heisman last season despite playing pedestrian vs the Sooners top competition (Tennessee, TCU, Texas and Clemson). At this point until Mayfield proves it against top 25 teams his overall play is overrated.
Now if we are talking about underrated we could point out Mayfield's hypnotic dance moves...
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As someone who can never get enough college football I'm looking forward to Showtime's 2nd season of "A Season With" this time with FSU. Last year they hit a home run with Notre Dame being featured in this "Hard Knocks" inspired production. It will be interesting to see the behind closed doors differences between the two programs.
FSU's opening week game vs Ole Miss should provide some highlight trash talking between two highly talented and athletic football programs. Jimbo Fisher is now single since he divorced his cheating whore of an ex-wife so I'm sure we will see him swinging his dick around all the Tallahassee coeds.
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Since we just passed the 2016 All-Star break I've seen a lot of people arguing over their all-time MLB rosters. It's an argument as old as David Ortiz's needle injected butt marks but I figured I would contribute some knowledge. I've left off all known cheaters so there will be no Bonds, ARod, Clemens, Manny Ramirez, Piazza, etc. on this list.
My lineup-
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