Whoa Nelly! I so miss Keith Jackson. I miss him and his college football broadcasting more and more each year.
I so enjoyed calling high school football games on the radio. That was fun. Hanging out with my partner and good friend, Gus Stephenson, was the best part. I will always have that.
This was the scoreboard last night at the North Harrison JV game against Scottsburg. That was the final score in a weather shortened contest. I can tell you I was delighted to have a meaningful role on the sidelines last night.
The last time I had a meaningful role in a JV game on this field was in 1993 when I was coaching the Corydon Panthers JV team. We lost that night. But we had fun. We had a 67 yard TD drive and we ran the same play 13 times until we hit the endzone. I hope Jon Conrad remembers toting the mail for all those carries. I called him “The Condor”. It was a great time.
I am so PROUD of the team effort the JV team put together last night. They did not make mistakes. They played responsibility football and it worked out in our favor. It was nice to be a part of. Thanks to Coach Mark Williamson for giving me this opportunity.
On to College Football!
This is the first full week of college football. Whilst I DO NOT like what the Big Ten has done pitting so many conference foes against each other in Week 1, that is where we are.
This Saturday I will be in Iowa City to watch the Iowa Hawkeyes host the INDIANA HOOSIERS. This is only the second time these teams have faced each other as “ranked” opponents. I expect Kinnick Stadium to be a powder keg at kickoff. My old friend, Jerry Brown, will be there with me to take it in. I BELIEVE the Hoosiers will win. I have to! I am the man with hotel reservations in Indy for the Big Ten Championship Game and hotel reservations in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. Heck yes, I BELIEVE!
I know, I know. Tuesday is early to be making the weekend’s predictions, but, know that there are games on Thursday that need attention and I have a busy couple of nights ahead!
Week One College Football Predictions
Minnesota beats Ohio State…Look OSU has a new QB and this team is constantly reminded of how wonderful they are. Nick Saban ain’t coaching the Buckeyes. If there was ever a time for an upset, it is when the stadium is full again in Minneapolis and Goldy QB Tanner Morgan has something to prove. That, and I just hope Brutus gets roasted!
NC State beats USF…The Wolfpack will get this one at home.
North Carolina beats Virginia Tech…Coach Mack Brown has the boys from Chapel Hill in good shape.
Duke beats Charlotte…Go Coach Cut Go!!!!
Northwestern beats Michigan State…The boys from Evanston will be tough again.
Kentucky beats Louisiana Monroe…Though I wish Coach Terry Bowden an upset.
INDIANA beats Iowa… The Hoosiers need this one to keep pace on the national stage.
The greatest IU game I ever witnessed in person was the Iowa game in 1988. IU 45 Iowa 34 was the final score. ABC was there. Lights were on the stadium for the first time that year. Oh my, it was fun.
AT ran for more than 180 yards that day!
Marshall beats Navy… I know I am a Homer. Even though Doc Holliday got a raw deal and was run out of town, the folks in Huntington need the Herd. Go Herd or Go Home!
Purdue beats Oregon State…Coach Brohm will have some tools at PU and they will work.
Georgia beats Clemson…It has to come to an end for an ACC school losing its Golden Boy QB. Trevor Lawrence comes around once in a lifetime. The SEC is a grind EVERY YEAR that the ACC can’t comprehend. Georgia wins by 17. Yes, the SEC is that good.
Florida beats Florida Atlantic…Of course. This is my cupcake.
UCLA beats LSU…Wow. Seeing the LSU Tigers in my Rose Bowl Stadium. I have been there twice since they have been there. Which leads me to ask, have they ever been there? The Bruins will be JACKED-UP for this one.
Notre Dame beats Florida State…FSU is still finding its stride. ND should be good.
Ole Miss beats Louisville…Man, am I looking forward to this! Go Rebs! Hotty Toddy!
This will be fun this weekend, won’t it?
Root for your team, have fun…and speak the rights!
Danny Johnson