Blue Football Through and Through: September 2016

Monday, September 26, 2016

Broncos in the NFL--Week 3

Here's a look at how former Broncos did this weekend:

Jay Ajayi, running back of the Miami Dolphins, had seven carries for 28 yards and his first NFL touchdown in win over Cleveland.

Ryan Clady, tackle of the New York Jets, started in the loss to Kansas City.

Kamalei Correa, linebacker for Baltimore, had a solo tackle and a pass deflection in win over Jacksonville.

Tyrone Crawford, starting defensive tackle for Dallas, had three tackles, two of them solo, with two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery in the Cowboy win.

George Iloka, starting safety for Cincinnati, had four solo tackles in a loss to Denver.

DeMarcus Lawrence, defensive end for Dallas, had no statistics in the Cowboy win.

Charles Leno, tackle for the Bears, played as Chicago lost on Monday night.

Doug Martin, running back for Tampa Bay, did not play in a loss to the Rams.

Shea McClellin, linebacker for New England, had three tackles, one of them solo, as he helped New England go to 3-0.

Kellen Moore, quarterback for Dallas, is on the injured reserve list and did not play.

Reed Odhiambo, is the backup left guard for Seattle, helped the Hawks beat San Francisco.

Matt Paradis, starting center for Denver, helped the Broncos beat Cincinnati.

Orlando Scandrick, starting cornerback for Dallas, had no statistics in Cowboy win.

Jamar Taylor, starting cornerback for Cleveland, had a solo tackle, a pass deflection and an interception in loss to Miami.

Darian Thompson, reserve safety for the New York Giants, had no statistics in loss to Washington.

Kyle Wilson, cornerback for New Orleans, is on injured reserve.

Billy Winn, backup defensive end with Denver, had s solo tackle in win over Indianapolis.

Sunday, September 25, 2016

Blue Through and Through Rankings--Week Four

We debuted our Top 25 last week, though the rankings won't settle down for a couple more weeks. Of note, our #1 pick last week, Wisconsin, the #11 choice of the other media in the nation, demolished the media's #8 team, Michigan State. While the Badgers take a hit because of LSU's loss, they gained with the win over the Spartans. Still, A&M's win over Arkansas is the biggest win of the year and they vault to #1.

(Note: the rankings are based on logic rather than hype or potential. Teams with the same record are judged by their biggest wins and their losses, if any. Impressive wins over Top 25 teams are more important than other wins, and losses to Top 25 teams hurt far less than other losses.)

3-1 Texas A&M (4-0) tamed #14 Arkansas 45-24; Biggest Win: #14 Arkansas 45-24
1-2 Wisconsin (4-0) whipped #15 Michigan State 30-6; Biggest Win: #15 Michigan State 30-6
2-3 Louisville (4-0) whipped Marshall 59-28; Biggest Win: #17 Florida State 63-20
19-4 Tennessee (4-0) toppled #22 Florida 38-28; Biggest Wins: #22 Florida 38-28 and Virginia Tech 45-24
15-5 Stanford (3-0) put the game away in the final seconds to top UCLA 22-13; Biggest Wins: USC 27-10 and UCLA 22-13
8-6 Houston (4-0) humiliated Texas State 64-3; Biggest Win: Cincinnati 40-16

7-7 Ohio State (3-0) did not play; Biggest Win: Oklahoma 45-24

10-8 Alabama (4-0) annihilated Kent State 48-0; Biggest Win: Mississippi 48-43

4-9 San Diego State (3-0) was idle this week; Biggest Win: California 45-40

9-10 Clemson (4-0) topped Georgia Tech 26-7; Biggest Win: Auburn 19-13
---11 Baylor (3-0) bounced Oklahoma State 35-24; Biggest Win: Oklahoma State 35-24
16-12 Michigan (4-0) punished Penn State 49-10; Biggest Win: Colorado 45-28

11-13 Nebraska (4-0) beat Northwestern 24-13; Biggest Win: Oregon 35-32
5-14 Arkansas (3-1) lost to #1 Texas A&M 45-24; Biggest Win: #20 TCU 41-38; Lost to #1 Texas A&M 45-24
13-15 Michigan State (2-1) was humbled by #2 Wisconsin 30-6; Biggest Win: Notre Dame 36-28; Lost to #2 Wisconsin 30-6
20-16 Utah (4-0) squeaked by USC 31-27; Biggest Wins: BYU 20-19 and USC 31-27
17-17 Florida State (3-1) outpointed South Florida 55-35; Biggest Win: Mississippi 45-34, Lost to #3 Louisville 63-20
----18 Arizona State (3-0) turned back California 51-41; Biggest Win: California 51-41
----19 Washington (3-0) survived Arizona 35-28; Biggest Win: Arizona 35-28
22-20 TCU (3-1) trounced SMU 33-3; Biggest Win: Iowa State 41-20, Lost to #14 Arkansas 41-38
25-21 Western Michigan (4-0) took care of Georgia Southern 49-31; Biggest Wins: Northwestern 22-21 and Illinois 34-10
18-22 Florida (3-1) lost to #4 Tennessee 38-28; Biggest Win: Kentucky 45-7; Lost to #4 Tennessee 38-28
----23 Boise State (3-0) scored a 38-24 win over Oregon State; Biggest Wins: Washington State 31-28 and Oregon State 38-24
----24 West Virginia (3-0) beat BYU 35-32; Biggest Wins: Missouri 26-11 and BYU 35-32
----25 Memphis (3-0) crushed Bowling Green 77-3; Biggest Win: Kansas 43-7

Dropped Out: LSU, UCLA, Central Michigan, North Carolina, California, Georgia

Also Considered:
Colorado (3-1) beat Oregon 41-38; Biggest Win: Oregon 41-38; Lost to #12 Michigan 45-28
Wake Forest (3-0) beat Indiana 33-28; Biggest Win: Duke 24-14
Georgia (3-1) fell hard to Mississippi 45-14; Biggest Win: North Carolina 33-24; Lost to Mississippi 45-14
North Carolina (3-1) edged Pittsburgh 37-36; Biggest Win: Pittsburgh 37-36, Lost to Georgia 33-24
Toledo (3-0) did not play; Biggest Win: Arkansas State 31-10
Cincinnati (3-1) beat Miami of Ohio 27-20; Biggest Win: Purdue 38-20; Lost to #6 Houston 40-16

Miami of Florida (3-0) did not play; Biggest Win: Appalachian State 45-10
Minnesota (3-0) clipped Colorado State 31-24; Biggest Win: Oregon State 30-23
Virginia Tech (2-1); was victorious over East Carolina 54-17; Biggest Win: East Carolina 54-17; Lost to #4 Tennessee 45-24
Air Force (3-0) beat Utah State 27-20; Biggest Win: Utah State 27-20
Maryland (3-0) was idle; Biggest Win: Central Florida 30-24
South Florida (3-1) lost to #17 Florida State 55-35; Biggest Win: Syracuse 45-20; Lost to #17 Florida State 55-35
Texas (2-1) did not play; Biggest Win: Notre Dame 50-47 in OT, Lost to California 50-43
Central Michigan (3-1) lost to Virginia 45-35; Biggest Win: Oklahoma State 30-27; Lost to Virginia 45-35
Minnesota (3-0) downed Colorado State 31-24; Biggest Win: Oregon State 30-23
Navy (3-0) was idle; Biggest Win: Connecticut 28-24

Monday, September 19, 2016

Broncos in the NFL--Week Two

Here's a look at how former Broncos did this weekend:

Jay Ajayi, running back of the Miami Dolphins, had five carries for 14 yards and four catches for 31 yards in loss to New England.

Ryan Clady, tackle of the New York Jets, started and helped the Jets beat Buffalo.

Kamalei Correa, linebacker for Baltimore, had no statistics as the Ravens defeated Cleveland.

Tyrone Crawford, starting defensive tackle for Dallas, had one solo tackle, a sack and a tackle for loss in Cowboy win.

George Iloka, starting safety for Cincinnati, had four tackles, three of them solo, with a pass deflection in loss to Pittsburgh.

DeMarcus Lawrence, defensive end for Dallas, had no statistics in the Cowboy win.

Charles Leno, tackle for the Bears, played as Chicago lost on Monday night.

Doug Martin, running back for Tampa Bay, had seven carries for 23 yards in loss to Arizona. Martin passed former Dallas Cowboy great Walt Garrison and two others and now ranks #208 all-time in the NFL with 3,891 career rushing yards. Martin is now 52 yards shy of former Pittsburgh Steeler great Barry Foster for #206.

Shea McClellin, linebacker for New England, had two tackles, one of them solo, in win over Miami.

Kellen Moore, quarterback for Dallas, is on the injured reserve list and did not play.

Reed Odhiambo, is the backup left guard for Seattle.

Matt Paradis, starting center for Denver, helped the Broncos defeat the Colts.

Orlando Scandrick, starting cornerback for Dallas, had four solo tackles in win over Washington.

Jamar Taylor, starting cornerback for Cleveland, had three solo tackles in loss to Baltimore.

Darian Thompson, reserve safety for the New York Giants, had four solo tackles in win over New Orleans.

Kyle Wilson, cornerback for New Orleans, is on injured reserve.

Billy Winn, backup defensive end with Denver, had s solo tackle in win over Indianapolis.

Sunday, September 18, 2016

Blue Football Through and Through Rankings

The college football picture should be clearer in a couple more weeks, but these are the teams which have the most to show for their outings thus far.

#3 Texas A&M (3-0) beat Auburn 29-16; Biggest Win: #18 UCLA 31-24

#4 San Diego State (3-0) downed Northern Illinois 42-28; Biggest Win: #21 California 45-40

#5 Arkansas (3-0) annihilated Texas State 42-3; Biggest Win: #22 TCU 41-38

#6 Georgia (3-0) came from behind to beat Missouri 28-27; Biggest Win: #24 North Carolina 33-24

#7 Ohio State (3-0) rocked Oklahoma 45-24; Biggest Win: Oklahoma 45-24

#8 Houston (3-0) broke open a close game in the 4th quarter to beat Cincinnati 40-16; Biggest Win: Oklahoma 33-23
#9 Clemson (3-0) creamed South Carolina State 59-0; Biggest Win: Auburn 19-13

#10 Alabama (3-0) came from way back to beat Mississippi 48-43; Biggest Win: Mississippi 48-43
#11 Nebraska (3-0) beat Oregon 35-32; Biggest Win: Oregon 35-32
#12 LSU (2-1) edged Mississippi State 23-20; Biggest Win: Mississippi State 23-20; Lost to #1 Wisconsin 16-14
#13 Michigan State (2-0) topped Notre Dame 36-28; Biggest Win: Notre Dame 36-28

#14 Central Michigan (3-0) put down UNLV 44-21; Biggest Win: Oklahoma State 30-27
#15 Stanford (2-0) smashed USC 27-10; Biggest Win: USC 27-10

#16 Michigan (3-0) rebounded to beat Colorado 45-28; Biggest Win: Colorado 45-28

#17 Florida State (2-1) was outclassed by #2 Louisville 63-20; Biggest Win: Mississippi 45-34, Lost to #2 Louisville 63-20
#18 UCLA (2-1) edged BYU 17-14; Biggest Win: BYU 17-14; Lost to #3 Texas A&M 31-24
#19 Tennessee (3-0) survived Ohio 28-19; Biggest Win: Virginia Tech 45-24

#20 Utah (3-0) upended San Jose State 34-17; Biggest Win: BYU 20-19
#21 California (2-1) rallied to beat Texas 50-43; Biggest Win: Texas 50-43; Lost to #4 San Diego State 45-40

#22 TCU (2-1) tripped Iowa State 41-20; Biggest Win: Iowa State 41-20, Lost to #5 Arkansas 41-38

#23 Florida (3-0) blanked North Texas 32-0; Biggest Win: Kentucky 45-7

#24 North Carolina (2-1); Biggest Win: Illinois 48-23, Lost to #6 Georgia 33-24
#25 Western Michigan (3-0) shellacked Illinois 34-10; Biggest Wins: Northwestern 22-21 and Illinois 34-10

Also Considered:

Texas (2-1) lost to #21 California 50-43; Biggest Win: Notre Dame 50-47 in OT, Lost to #21 California 50-43
Boise State (2-0) was off this week; Biggest Win: Washington State 31-28

West Virginia (2-0) beat Youngstown State 38-21; Biggest Win: Missouri 26-11
Baylor (3-0) beat up on Rice 38-10; Biggest Win: SMU 40-13
Washington (3-0) walloped Portland State 42-3; Biggest Wins: Rutgers 48-13 and Portland State 42-3
Memphis (2-0); Biggest Win: Kansas 43-7
Toledo (3-0) ripped Fresno State 52-17; Biggest Win: Arkansas State 31-10
South Florida (3-0); Biggest Win: Syracuse 45-20
Miami of Florida (3-0) blasted Appalachian 45-10; Biggest Win: Appalachian State 45-10
Oregon (2-1) lost to #11 Nebraska 35-32; Biggest Win: Virginia 44-26, Lost to #11 Nebraska 35-32
Virginia Tech (2-1); Biggest Win: Boston College 49-0; Lost to #19 Tennessee 45-24
Maryland (3-0) knocked off UCF 30-24; Biggest Win: UCF 30-24

This Week in the Top 30

#1 Alabama came from way back to beat #19 Mississippi 48-43

#2 Florida State fell hard to #10 Louisville 63-20

#3 Ohio State rocked #14 Oklahoma 45-24

#4 Michigan rebounded to beat Colorado 45-28

#5 Clemson creamed South Carolina State 59-0

#6 Houston broke open a close game in the 4th quarter to beat Cincinnati 40-16

#7 Stanford smashed USC 27-10

#8 Washington walloped Portland State 42-3

#9 Wisconsin escaped with a 23-17 win over Georgia State

#10 Louisville embarrassed #2 Florida State 63-20

#11 Texas lost to California 50-43

#12 Michigan State topped #18 Notre Dame 36-28

#13 Iowa lost to North Dakota State 23-21

#14 Oklahoma lost at home to #3 Ohio State 45-24

#15 Tennessee survived Ohio 28-19

#16 Georgia came from behind to beat Missouri 28-27

#17 Texas A&M beat Auburn 29-16

#18 Notre Dame lost to #12 Michigan State 36-28

#19 Mississippi lost to #1 Alabama 48-43

#20 LSU edged Mississippi State 23-20

#21 Baylor beat up on Rice 38-10

#22 Oregon lost to Nebraska 35-32

#23 Florida blanked North Texas 32-0

#24 Arkansas annihilated Texas State 42-3

#25 Miami of Florida blasted Appalachian 45-10

#26 TCU tripped Iowa State 41-20

#27 Utah upended San Jose State 34-17

#28 San Diego State downed Northern Illinois 42-28

#29 UCLA edged BYU 17-14

#30 Boise State is off this week

Also:

Utah State topped Arkansas State 34-10

New Mexico lost to Rutgers 37-28

San Jose State lost to Utah 34-17

UNLV lost to Central Michigan 44-21

Fresno State was no match for Toledo, losing 52-17

Wyoming whipped UC Davis 45-22

Colorado State took care of Northern Colorado 47-21

BYU lost to UCLA 17-14

Hawai'i lost at Arizona 47-28

Nevada defeated Buffalo (not the Bills) 38-14

Washington State took it out on Idaho 56-6

Louisiana-Lafayette beat South Alabama 28-23

Oregon State beat back Idaho State 37-7

Boise State #23 in Sagarin

http://sagarin.com/sports/cfsend.htm

Monday, September 12, 2016

Broncos in the NFL--Week One

It's opening week in the NFL, and here is a look at how former Boise State Broncos in the league fared:

Jay Ajayi, running back of the Miami Dolphins, was kept in Miami and did not play.

Ryan Clady, tackle of the New York Jets, started and lost to Cincinnati.

Kamalei Correa, linebacker for Baltimore, had no statistics as the Ravens defeated Buffalo.

Tyrone Crawford, starting defensive tackle for Dallas, had two solo tackles in the Cowboys' loss to the Giants.

George Iloka, starting safety for Cincinnati, had four tackles, two of them solo, in the Bengal win over the Jets.

DeMarcus Lawrence, defensive end for Dallas, had no statistics in the Cowboy loss.

Charles Leno, tackle for the Bears, started in loss to the Texans.

Doug Martin, running back for Tampa bay, 18 for 62 yards and caught five passes for 34 yards in Tampa Bay's win over Atlanta. Martin moved eight positions to #211 on the all-time NFL rushing list.

Shea McClellin, linebacker for New England, had two solo tackles in win over Arizona.

Kellen Moore, quarterback for Dallas, is on the injured reserve list and did not play.

Reed Odhiambo, is the backup left guard for Seattle.

Matt Paradis, starting center for Denver, helped the Broncos defeat Carolina.

Orlando Scandrick, starting cornerback for Dallas, three solo tackles and a sack in the Cowboy loss.

Jamar Taylor, starting cornerback for Cleveland, had five solo tackles in the Brown's loss to Philadelphia.

Darian Thompson, reserve safety for the New York Giants, had three tackles, two of them solo, in the Giant win over Dallas.

Kyle Wilson, cornerback for New Orleans, is on injured reserve.

Billy Winn, backup defensive end with Denver, had no statistics in Bronco win.

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Martin Now #211 in Career Rushing in the NFL

Former Bronco great moved eight spots to #211 in NFL career rushing, passing, among others,
Rocky Bleir of the Pittsburgh Steelers:

201	Leonard Russell	3,973	1991-1996	4TM
202	Dick Hoak	3,965	1961-1970	pit
203	Leroy Hoard	3,964	1990-1999	4TM
204	LeGarrette Blount	3,961	2010-2015	3TM
205	Harvey Williams	3,952	1991-1998	2TM
206	Barry Foster	3,943	1990-1994	pit
207	BenJarvus Green-Ellis	3,914	2008-2013	2TM
208	Anthony Thomas	3,891	2001-2007	4TM
209	Walt Garrison	3,886	1966-1974	dal
210	Randy McMillan	3,876	1981-1986	clt
211	Doug Martin	3,868	2012-2016	t.b.
212	Rocky Bleier	3,865	1968-1980	pit
213	Timmy Brown	3,862	1959-1968	3TM
214	Clarke Hinkle+	3,860	1932-1941	gnb
215	Wilbur Jackson	3,852	1974-1982	2TM
216	Jon Arnett	3,833	1957-1966	2TM
217	Gerry Ellis	3,826	1980-1986	gnb
218	Pierre Thomas	3,809	2007-2015	3TM
219	Bam Morris	3,809	1994-1999	4TM
220	Pete Banaszak	3,772	1966-1978	rai
221	Jim Kiick	3,759	1968-1977	3TM
222	Wendell Hayes	3,758	1963-1974	3TM
223	Johnny Roland	3,750	1966-1973	2TM
224	Reggie Cobb	3,743	1990-1996	4TM
225	LaMont Jordan	3,734	2001-2009	4TM
226	Ron Dayne	3,722	2000-2007	3TM
227	Paul Hornung+	3,711	1957-1966	gnb
228	Michael Bennett	3,703	2001-2010	5TM
229	Fran Tarkenton+	3,674	1961-1978	2TM
230	Rickey Young	3,666	1975-1983	2TM
231	Clarence Peaks	3,660	1957-1965	2TM
232	Hoyle Granger	3,653	1966-1972	2TM
233	Maurice Morris	3,648	2002-2011	2TM
234	Tank Younger	3,640	1949-1958	2TM
	Clarence Davis	3,640	1971-1978	rai
236	James Jones	3,626	1983-1992	2TM
237	Knowshon Moreno	3,616	2009-2014	2TM
238	Preston Pearson	3,609	1967-1980	3TM
	Frank Gifford+	3,609	1952-1964	nyg
240	Kevin Faulk	3,607	1999-2011	nwe
241	Reuben Droughns	3,602	2001-2008	4TM
242	Justin Forsett	3,599	2008-2015	5TM
243	Steve McNair	3,590	1995-2007	2TM
244	Bill Mathis	3,589	1960-1969	nyj
245	Tom Woodeshick	3,577	1963-1972	2TM
246	DeShaun Foster	3,570	2003-2008	2TM
247	Jess Phillips	3,568	1968-1977	4TM
248	Don Calhoun	3,559	1974-1982	3TM
249	Tony Nathan	3,543	1979-1987	mia
250	Sherman Smith	3,520	1976-1983	2TM