Sunday, October 12, 2008

Week 8 Results - First BCS Poll Is Out

Tigers Make A Statement; Upset Previously Unbeaten Gamecocks
LSU Defense A "Smooth Criminal" Against Gamecocks' Garcia; Force 6 Turnovers
#15 LSU - 63
#8 South Carolina - 0
Player of the Game:
Patrick Peterson (CB) - 5 tackles, 3 Interceptions - 162 INT. return yards, 2 TD Int. Returns
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Clemson Steamrolls Over Ramblin' Wreck
Dominance Continues For Tigers With Back-to-Back Shutouts
#5 Clemson - 66
Georgia Tech - 0
Player of the Game:
James Davis (RB) - 25 carries, 105 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs; 10 receptions, 113 yards, 2 TD receptions
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Hokies Hang On
Take Next Step Toward ACC Title Game

#14 Virginia Tech - 28
Boston College - 21
Player of the Game:
Sam Wheeler (TE) - 10 receptions, 79 yards, 2 TD receptions
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Seminoles Run Over, Around, and Through Wolfpack
Noles Winning Games The Old Fashion Way
#24 Florida State - 41
NC State - 7
Player of the Game:
Preston Parker (RB/WR) - 19 carries, 158 yards, 2 rushing TDs; 12 receptions, 123 yards; 5/6 passing, 40 yards
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Uga Ends Boycott, Leads Bulldogs To Victory
Seniors Insist Battle Against LSU Can "Turn Our Season Around"
Georgia - 44
Vanderbilt - 13
Player of the Game:
Mohamed Massaquoi (WR) - 12 receptions, 241 yards, 3 TD receptions
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Heisman Hopefuls (ranked after Week 8 games):
1. James Davis (RB, Clemson)
2. Kenny McKinley (WR, South Carolina)
3. Trindon Holliday (RB/WR, LSU)
4. Graham Harrell (QB, Texas Tech)
5. Chase Daniel (QB, Missouri)
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BCS Poll (as of Week 9):
1. Ohio State - 1.000
2. Florida - .994
3. Texas - .989
4. Clemson - .983
5. West Virginia - .973
6. Oklahoma - .972
7. Missouri - .964
8. LSU - .961
9. Southern Cal - .958
10. Penn State - .939

others...
14. South Carolina - .918
15. Virginia Tech - .915
16. Florida State - .863
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