Another writer picks Utah for the App State of 08

Well kind of, he (Smock) says that Utah has the game to be this years BCS buster. I wonder how much of these predictions of Michigan losing another home opening shocker is rooting for the underdog or just more AA or RR hating? I think Utah will be good, and they always are a talented bunch but, they will not beat Oregon State and predicting a TCU or a BYU game is just foolish.

Doug Smock The Charlston Gazzette

"I project this team to give Rich Rodriguez a fitting start at the "Big House" in Michigan, laying a big, fat "L" on the Wolverines. The Utes should also beat Oregon State at home in a Thursday nighter in early October, and they get TCU and BYU at home."

Read the whole article. also see Matt Hayes of Sporting News.

Doesn't Make Me Feel Any Better

Appalachian State 49
Delaware 21

Months after Michigan upset, Appalachian State completes FCS 3-peat
ESPN.com

Ebay

Appalachian State

EBay is suddenly awash in Appalachian State items -- 356 at one count -- including a game program and two ticket stubs that had attracted a bid of $46.00.

The seller's description, posted below a photo of a cute shaggy-haired boy who was pulling for Michigan:

"The program belongs to my heartbroken ten year old son (on crutches and in a leg cast!) who attended the game with his father. He loved the book until the last quarter, managed to bring it home, and now wants it out of the house.

"Whatever he sells this program and tickets for, he'll save for his future education . . . perhaps now at Appalachian State!"

LA Times
Sept. 5 2007

Oh the Pain, the Pain...

It has been a few days but the pain continues, and this only makes it worse. Yet another SI cover with Michigan on the receiving end. Oh the pain, the pain.

WTF?