The Win That Almost Wasn't.

"A win is a win."
For the first time in my football career, as an athlete or a fan, I disagree with this statement. We ended this weekend's game against Tennessee with more points than the Volunteers, but we still lost. Just in case you missed the craziest ending I've ever seen in a football game:

Wow.

I really don't know what to say. We're at 5-0 and undefeated but we could easily be
3-2, if not worse. I really hope that Jordan Jefferson can regain his starting spot and that our defense can keep us in games because Florida's gonna be tough this weekend.

But I can't REALLY complain. We're 5-0, ranked 12^th and 9^th and in first place in the SEC West. Besides that, Saturday's crowd of 92,932 was the fifth largest in school history. We get some continuity on offense and remain undefeated and...

Tennessee WR: "Peterson's Not Superman."

Oh word??

University of Tennessee receiver Gerald Jones was quoted as saying this about LSU's [long shot] Heisman-hopeful, Patrick Peterson:

"I watched film on them for two hours (Monday) because I was so eager. I am so ready for No. 7. I am ready for him... To be honest, I think a lot of people fear him because he’s so big. He’s 6-2, 220. He’s a pretty good athlete. He has his weaknesses, too. He’s not Superman. I’m going to give him my all, and it’s going to be a battle come Saturday."

Well. All this coming from a guy that's missed the last three games with an injury?? Has he not been watching Patrick Peterson all season?? Might get ugly for the guy.

Also, Patrick Peterson is currently #1 in the Fan vote for the Heisman. Help vote him in here!

Patrick Peterson for Heisman.

awr's March Madness Breakdown: Midwest

Aight, now for the Midwest Region. Even though it's been debated whether overall number was actually given the easiest road to the Championship, this region was less difficult to pick. Let's get to the Midwest Region:

• Midwest Region Finalist: Kansas

Gotta go with Kanas in the Midwest. There might not be another team in the tourney with as good a balance of experience and talent. Sherron Collins has lived up to the expectations and was able to lead his team to the number 1 overall seed. It's been argued that Kanas' road might not be too easy, but they're still only going to have to possibly play Michigan State, Ohio State or Tennessee, that beat them back in January. All do-able games.

• Upset [If You Can Call it That]: Northern Iowa over UNLV

I mean, these teams are 8 and 9 so they're pretty evenly matched but I've seen Northern Iowa play more than UNLV. Plus, my boy Mase used to play there so I'm giving them the benefit of doubt. #sampshrug

• Teams to Watch: Ohio State and Maryland

The main reasons to watch these two teams are their marquee players, Evan Turner and Greivis Vasquez, respectively. Both of them are good enough to take over a game at any time. And they probably will.

Up next, West Region!

Lane Kiffin to USC. [Drake Voice] Dahmn...

Lane Kiffin shocked the college football world when he accepted the Head Coaching job at USC, after only ONE season as the University of Tennessee's Head Coach. My stance on this might surprise you. I'm not mad at him. First off, Kiffin is from the West Coast and has coached at USC in the past [2001-2006]. Secondly, with Monte Kiffin, Ed Orgeron and possibly even Norm Chow following Kiffin to USC, who can blame him? Even though USC will be facing sanctions in the near future for past violations, it still might be a better overall job currently than Tennessee. And also, UT's rap sheet isn't 100% clear either. PLUS, and maybe most importantly, would you rather live in Knoxville or LOS ANGELES??? Should be a no-brainer.

There are really no similarities between this situation and Saban's, even though both were pretty shocking. USC is in a different conference, on the other side of the country, almost guaranteed to not play Tennessee. And the major difference is that the majority of his former UT players are not mad with his decision. The real question should be "Why Kiffin??" He was only 7-6 during his time at UT and only 5-15 in the NFL. But I guess the argument against those records is that he didn't have enough time to make a difference. Either way, Tennessee is without a coach and probably wishing they hadn't fired Phillip Fulmer.

Oh well, Geaux Tigers.

[Note: I couldn't write post this without mentioning Lane Kiffin's wife. Py-YOW.]

Why Bruce Pearl Is the MAN

As an avid LSU fan, I find it impossible difficult to find even a single reason to cheer for Tennessee. The one good thing about the school/athletic program is the head coach of the basketball team, Bruce Pearl. He's a coach that actually has fun doing what he does. From groping Erin Andrews, to cheering on the Lady Vols, he's one of the biggest personalities in college sports. And what he did on Monday was just more proof. At the Tennessee basketball award ceremony, Pearl showed up wearing an orange and white checkered blazer with no undershirt...and he rapped. [Or tried to.] This shit was hilarious and if I was a high school kid looking for a school to play for next year, Tennessee would have just shot up 10 spots. Ow. Check out the Bruce Pearl-inspired Countdown of the Most Memorable Sports Raps. [Note: The only missing is this. ESPN was wylin by leavin that one out. AND don't sleep on my man Les Miles at 3:20. Owww.]

Bruce Pearl is fucking wavy.

What Could Have Been...

Even though we got smacked lost to UGA this past weekend, it still comes as a relief to me to see Knowshon Moreno get OBLITERATED by Tennessee safety Eric Berry. Please take a look at this...

Knowshon Moreno, you just got JACKED UP!!

Oh yeah, but we still lost.