Tuesday Happy Hour is Still Grumpy, Thanks for Asking

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Stuff You Must Read Right Now

Dulcet tones for all  - Dolla Bill Doug from EDSBS has your buyer's guide to the announcers who describe our obsessions.  Interestingly, Millen not included.

The BCS is bunk  -  But, the early projections are out.  Boise State at #1.  Kellen Moore is quite good, but it's easy with a 2 game season.

All Hail the Alphabetical  -  Appointment reading from Spencer Hall, majordomo of EDSBS.

Michigan Football

Iowa worries about Denard  - defensive analysis/expectation from BHGP.

I disagree, but this is worth reading - BHGP again, one of their commenters take on the Michigan/Michigan State game.  Obi Ezeh is still horrible, though, in every possible universe. 

SO true - The M-Zone is exactly right.  After these infrequent losses to MSU, every Spartan fan you know, or encounter, will seek you out.  I recommend booze.

Analysis of the week that was  - Go Blue Michigan Wolverine looks back, but not in anger.  What did Saturday mean? [Ed. Note - It meant our defense is just as bad as we thought.]

Big Ten Football

Power Poll, with extra cuteness  - Who doesn't like pictures of puppies?  Communists, that's who.

Special teams are "special" in the Big Ten this year.  It's only a third of the game, no big deal.

Follow up after OSU dismantled Indiana  - ATO on the reaction to their win, and to being ranked #1.  Folks, the Buckeyes are good.  (Terrelle Pryor still not that impressive to me, though)

MSU beat Michigan. Now what?  - The Only Colors look ahead to the remainder of their season.

Quality, quality analysis  - Bucky's 5th Quarter does an admirable job evaluating Wisconsin's defense, and why they miss Jay Valai.  Safety play is important, apparently. 

College Football

Wake and Bake?  - The Curious Index pays homage to the agrarian tendencies of Jamal Atofau from Washington State.  What's wrong with running a home business, I say?  It's illegal?  Oh.

 LEARN  - Smart Football is, well, smart.  Pay close attention to the piece on Norm Parker of Iowa, and also the part on Nebraska's inverted veer attack.  I realize KSU is bad, but what Nebraska did to them last Thursday was impressive.

Looking ahead to the bye week  - October 23, Eastern Market, Detroit, MI, 1-6 pm.  The Fall Michigan Beer Festival.  Be there.  I will. [Ed. Note - WOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!]