Hogs Haven
There were not many surprises in Week 13 of the college football season. SEC teams like Texas A&M, Georgia, and Alabama played non-power conference and were never threatened with a loss. Oklahoma got the win over Missouri in a fairly low-scoring game. In the Big 12, BYU handled Cincinnati to remain in the playoff discussion while Utah squeaked out a win over Kansas State in a game that featured explosive scoring. The win over the Wildcats couldn’t keep the Utes in the top 12 of the playoff rankings as Miami replaced them after their win over Virginia Tech. Ohio State continued its winning ways over Rutgers, staying at the top of the Big Ten and the College Football Playoff rankings. The question is who will be the non-power conference representative in the playoff. Tulane is in the driver’s seat for spot after a win over Temple, but a loss will open the door for other teams.
Week 14 is Rivalry Week and no game is more highly anticipated than Ohio State vs. Michigan. Michigan has beaten Ohio State four straight seasons. Can they make it five and knock the Buckeyes from the ranks of the unbeaten? Speaking of unbeatens, Texas A&M will face a Texas team who is playing their best football of the season. An in-state rivalry that could be more competitive than previous seasons is Georgia vs. Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets have cooled off after a hot start, but could pull off an upset. Vanderbilt will face Tennessee as the higher ranked team and the ability to put itself in the college football playoff conversation. Miami will try to stay in that conversation by beating Pittsburgh. The Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn should be a competitive game.
Below are a few players who had a good week and might be able to help out the Commanders. Let me know what you think about these prospects and feel free to post players that stood out to you.
Not long ago, Brock Purdy was a late round pick out of Iowa State that turned into a starter in he NFL. The current Cyclones quarterback looks to follow in his footsteps. Becht, at 6’1”, 210 lbs, is a similar size to Purdy and has a similar game. He doesn’t have the biggest arm, but it’s strong enough to make NFL throws. When he plays on time, the throws are accurate to the short and intermediate areas of the field. His throwing mechanics are clean and he has enough mobility to navigate the pocket or scramble to get out of trouble. There are areas where Becht needs to improve. He needs to speed up his processing of the defense. It can lead to him hesitating to make passes, giving time for the pass rush to get to him. When he is pressured, his accuracy can take a dip. Ideally, he’d sit behind Jayden Daniels and work through these issues....
