1. Thoughts on Buffalo's First Victory
Stony Brook isn't very good. Thus, not too much should be taken from Buffalo's 35-7 win over the Seawolves. Frankly, I didn't think the Bulls looked that good as a team. I was, however, thoroughly impressed with Bo Oliver. But who wasn't? Oliver has carried Buffalo through the first two weeks. On defense, it's been all Khalil Mack, all the time.
I still can't get over that play they flagged as excessive celebration on Mack. What an absurd call. Are officials really trying to make football that boring? Has it gotten to the point where players are only allowed to run?
I hope the Bulls plan some bizarre touchdown celebrations for this week. I expect to see Sharpies in socks, pom-poms, cell phones hidden next to the goalpost, and a sign that says: "Please don't flag me again, NCAA."
2. Novak Djokovic defeats Rafael Nadal to win his first U.S. Open title
I have all the respect in the world for tennis players. I know how physically grueling the sport is. But to be sincere, I was more excited by Sebastian Janikowski's 63-yard field goal, and I'd probably have more fun watching C-SPAN for four hours.
Email: aaron.mansfield@ubspectrum.com
