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Florida Over Georgia – No Quarterback is the Way to go
Instead of Will Muschamp getting axed, Florida found new life in the logic of not using a quarterback, instead sticking strictly to running the ball on the ground. It might not have been pretty, but it was extremely effective in a 38-20 win over Georgia, making a very big change in the title chances of teams in the SEC East.
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Auburn Over Ole Miss – SEC West Shaken Up Real Good
So much of the nation’s attention when it comes to College Football this season is focused on what happens in the SEC West, as Auburn change the picture of the division, coming away with a big 35-31 win over Ole Miss thanks to a late touchdown by Cameron Artis-Payne, probably knocking the Rebels out of contention for a playoff spot.
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College Football – Same Three Undefeated Teams Remain
No change when it comes to the remaining undefeated teams in College Football through week 10 of the 2014 season (Mississippi State, Florida State, Marshall), but due to other results, there’s no doubt the playoff picture and eventually the committee rankings are going to see a shift in the top 4.
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Los Angeles Lakers – More Jeremy Lin, Less Kobe Bryant, Makes Them Better
Following a 118-111 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Los Angeles Lakers are still without a win this season. But for the first time since it began, they looked like a capable team offensively, that doesn’t only rely on Kobe Bryant to create offense. Putting the ball in the hands of Jeremy Lin worked wonders, up to a point.
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Suns Over Spurs – Champions Don’t Stay Undefeated Forever
The San Antonio Spurs weren’t going to keep on winning forever, and often it’s better to lose and learn about your faults early on. The Phoenix Suns, with their trio of point guard combination including Eric Bledsoe, Goran Dragic and especially Isaiah Thomas this time, haven’t caused their last upset of the season although at this point it’s not really a surprise.
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Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James Sees Derrick Rose and Explodes
In what was billed as a preview to the Eastern Conference Finals a few months from now, the Cleveland Cavaliers got their first win of the season, beating the Chicago Bulls. Maybe there’s something about seeing Derrick Rose, who picked up a worrying ankle injury, that brings the best out of LeBron James.
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Dallas Mavericks – Dirk Nowitzki & Chandler Parsons are a Joy to Watch on Offense
The Dallas Mavericks won their first game the season, walking away from their first home performance with a 120-102 win over the Utah Jazz, led by Dirk Nowitzki and Chandler Parsons, teaming up to create what might turn out to be the most fun to watch offense in the NBA.
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New Orleans Saints – Drew Brees Shines on the Road, Cam Newton Getting Worse
The New Orleans Saints weren’t playing in a dome, but they still got a very good performance from Drew Brees in a 28-10 win over the Carolina Panthers which changes the lead in the NFC South, while Cam Newton continues to look like a quarterback that’s actually going through a regression, putting on his worst game of the season.
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Oklahoma City Thunder – Russell Westbrook Out With an Injury as Well
There’s still plenty of time for things to turn around, but after losing 93-90 to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves not only after two losses in two games to start the season, but now without Russell Westbrook, injuring his hand and joining the team’s other superstar, Kevin Durant, on the unable to play list for now.
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Florida State Over Louisville – The Road to the Playoffs is Clear
This Florida State team Jimbo Fisher assembled and led by Jameis Winston is special. They’re drowning in off the field controversy, but it’s not stopping them from leaping over every formidable hurdle on their way to another ACC title and probably making the College Football Playoffs, remaining undefeated after a big comeback win at Louisville.