Winston-Salem Journal sports reporter Tommy Bowman writes how blocking kicks is an emphasis with Appalachian State.... "A few days into Appalachian State's preseason football camp, Coach Jerry Moore made a point to single out Corey Lynch and a field-goal attempt he blocked in a practice session." .....
Detroit Free Press sports columnist Drew Sharp gets right to the point - a change is needed in Ann Arbor.... "If Lloyd Carr wasn't seriously thinking about retirement following this season, he should start now. There's no justification for a debacle of such historic proportions. This was bad coaching. It was bad preparation. It was bad reaction." .....
Detroit Free Press sports columnist Michael Rosenberg writes about the shock of losing to Appalachian State.... "Michigan players, fans and alumni all face the same "dastardly fate," as announcer Bob Ufer used to say. Wherever they go, whatever they do, people will say: You lost to Appalachian State!" ....
Howie Beardsley of the Grand Rapids Press writes how Michigan defensive coordinator Ron English has problem.... "Throughout Michigan's preseason camp, Wolverine defensive coordinator Ron English confidently talked fans off ledges while telling them his young and inexperienced defense would be just fine. "I don't have any concerns," English said. He sure does now." ...
Chicago Sun-Times sports columnist Jay Mariotti writes about the Notre Dame's "thring ring circus" at quarterback.... "They didn't hire him, in the cradle of football and Catholicism, to be embarrassed 33-3 by Georgia Tech. They didn't hire him to trot out a three-ring quarterback circus that was so inept, it might require Weis to denounce his relationship with Tom Brady. They didn't hire him to lose the most lopsided season opener in Notre Dame history, dating back to the 19th century, when even Frank E. Hering kept matters close in a 4-0 loss to Chicago Physicians & Surgeons." ....
South Bend Tribune sports columnist Jeff Carroll writes that Notre Dame fans must accept this is a rebuilding year for the Irish.... "This is essentially a new team, built around new players, a new defensive system. As much as we've been told this isn't a rebuilding year, Saturday's result was an indication that that is precisely what this is." ....
Los Angeles Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke writes about Southern Cal's deep, deep running game... "The ballyhooed USC running back pool -- deep and roiling and a big reason for the Trojans' No. 1 ranking -- spilled on to a field for the first time Saturday in the Trojans' 38-10 victory over Idaho." ....
Gainesville Sun reporter Robbie Andreu writes how the defending champion Florida Gators rolled to win number 1.... "Ever since his arrival in Gainesville, Urban Meyer has been adamant that there is no Urban Meyer offense. The offense is what it is, he's said, designed to fit the talent of his players and different from year to year, team to team." .....
Columbus Dispatch college football reporter Bob Hunter writes that Ohio State may be in good hands with new quarterback Todd Boeckman.... "It seems ingenious. Barton, the offensive tackle who was making his 30th start, could serve as the voice of reason. He could calm Boeckman down, tell him what to expect, give him a little primer on OSU traditions." ....
Charleston Gazette reporter Dave Hickman writes that by the time stud freshman Noel Devine got in the game, West Virginia had the game well in hand.... "By the time Noel Devine made his much-anticipated debut for West Virginia Saturday, the game was well in hand and the crowd had thinned from a high of 60,563 to maybe 40,000." ...
Tuscaloosa News sports columnist Cecil Hurt writes about the debut of the Nick Saban era at Alabama... "The University of Alabama, which under normal circumstances is fiercely jealous of any scrap of college football history, was more than willing to step aside and let Michigan live in infamy Saturday." ....
In their football preview, Birmingham News sports reporters debate whether the presence of new Alabama head coach Nick Saban will mean the end to Auburn's great run.....
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