Another #1 bites the dust

Unbelievable.

The BCS picture was seemingly set. LSU vs the winner of tomorrow's Missouri/Kansas game. Now, several teams just jumped back into the mix. LSU had been living on the edge week after week, and it finally caught up to them. A great game, but you have to be a little disappointed in LSU's defense, especially in the red zone. They are all but eliminated from National title contention, and don't be shocked if Les Miles to Michigan rumors intensify after this loss.

While on the topic of head coaches, I had been curious why Arkansas head coach Houston Nutt was on the hot seat (rumor has it the school has all but signed his walking papers). It's hard to knock a coach who just upset the #1 team on the road with an unbeaten squad, but I think I see why the folks in Fayetteville are unhappy. After LSU tied it at 28-28, the Razorbacks took the ensuing kickoff to the 47 yard line with 50 seconds left and 1 timeout. They proceeded to run the ball three times, and let the clock run down to 9 seconds, calling a timeout on 4th and 1. They pick this opportunity to finally put the ball in the air, leading to Coby Dick throwing the ball 10 yards out of bounds. Horrendous clock management, which if LSU could play any red zone defense, would have cost Arkansas the upset.

(So far my VT-OSU National Title game scenario is 2 for 2. Here's rooting for the Hokies, Huskies, and Yellow Jackets tomorrow)