What does he really do?

As I sit here watching another Rose Bowl romp by USC over Penn State, I'm trying to figure out what exactly Joe Paterno does anymore. I can't begin to think how insane it is to think that his guy who is 82 years old still "coaching" football.

I put coaching in quotes because it's pretty clear that that this guy doesn't do a damn thing anymore. They just explained how Joe Pa didn't even go to the locker room to address his team at halftime after they were down 31-7.

Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure speaking to your team is a pretty integral part of coaching. These days he parks his butt in the press box a watches the game like John Q Fan. He may have a headset on, but I'm pretty sure he's listening the broadcasters play by play more than he is the play calling by his assistants.

Bobby Bowden is ancient too, but at least he is a little entertaining. He may not do much coaching either, but at least he gives some hilarious sideline interviews and pretends to give imput on play calls.

There is no question that Paterno has done a ton of good things for Penn State, but he is more a mascot than a coach. No 18 year old player sits and dreams to play for the 82 year grouch. They go to play for the assistant that recruited him, or history and tradition in Happy Valley.

Streak for Cash Update and College Football Saturday

For those that are curious, they should know that the dude whom I featured in the last post, picked Wake Forest, so he fell 2 picks short of the million......OHHHHH....Sucks to be that guy.

Now a guy named Jordan is only one pick away from the million dollar prize. He picked three games correct on Saturday including a Rugby match to get to 24 straight. So one game...$1 Million. If he's correct he gets a million, if he's wrong....you get nothing....you lose....good day sir.


UPDATE: FOR THE MILLION DOLLAR PICK THE GUY SELECTED THE PANTHERS TO DEFEAT THE FALCONS.....OHHH....SUCKS TO BE THAT GUY!!!

Everyone knows the BCS sucks, so it's great to see major controversy heading into the final couple of weeks of the season. I'm pretty sure it's going to be Texas vs. the Florida/Bama winner. Although, this next weekend we could see a couple of surprises.

Both Bama and Florida has two big rivalry games this weekend. Auburn is horrible, and Bama is not going to look ahead considering they haven't beaten them in a long time.

Florida on the other hand, may have their hands full with Florida State. FSU has a very strong defense and the young Noles offense has gotten better offensively over the last few weeks. I think the Gators are going to get a tough game against the Noles and it wouldn't shock me to see an outright upset.

I'm a little surprised Bob Stoops called the dogs off against Texas Tech. Oklahoma needs to win with some major style points this next week vs. Oklahoma State. If they drop another 60 points on a good OSU team, it's going to be tough to keep them out of the top two.

Just for the hell of it, look at some of these matchups if we had an 8 team tournament.

(1) Alabama vs. (8) Ohio State

(4) Florida vs. (5) USC

(3) Texas vs. (6) Penn State

(2) Oklahoma vs. (7) Utah

Yeah....A playoff would suck....There is no way the people would actually watch these games. GIVE ME A BREAK!! Wake up college presidents and TV networks. A playoff would make a fortune rather than these BS exhibition bowl games that don't mean anything.

Will they stay or will they go?

Time to take a look at football coaches on the hot seat or may be changing schools. I probably should have done this a few weeks back, but there are still plenty of coaches who need to be updating there resume.

Tommy Tuberville- Has the man known as "Wingnut" worn out this welcome in the Plains? I don't think so. Auburn has had a horrible season and need a miracle win over Alabama to take away anything positive this year. If the Tigers beat the Bama, he's definitely safe. If he gets smoked by the Tide, things could a little dicey. Tuberville really has no one to blame for this season but himself. I'm not sure why he felt it was so important to bring in a new offensive coordinator to run the spread option offense this year. That turned out to be a total disaster, and wasted an entire season. He needs to go back to what he knows.....Power football...a tough running game....a great defense.....and calling fake punts on your own goal line. Auburn fans have to remember it wasn't that long ago that Auburn went undefeated and I can't remember the last time they've lost in the Iron Bowl.

FINAL VERDICT- He's not going anywhere

Dave Wannstedt- If it was up to me, good ol "Wanny" and his terrible mustache would have been fired long ago. This guy may be the most overrated coach in the history of football. Has he ever succeeded as a Head Coach? The guy may be able to run a defense, but he's e and he'll probably get a contract extension. Considering that it's Wanny....he'll probably go 1not the answer as the head guy. With that said, these last three game of the regular season will probably decide his fate. Cincy, West Virginia, and UCONN are all good enough to beat the Panthers, but if Wanny rallies the troops and wins those 3 games they are going to a BCS bowl gam-2 and be around for another season.

FINAL VERDICT- If he chokes 3 in a row....he's gone, otherwise he's staying

Rich Rodriguez- Not only is Michigan about to finish with the worst record in school history, but Rodriguez isn't endearing himself to fans saying some of them need to "get a life". I believe Rodriguez is a very good coach, but his offense requires a certain type of player which Michigan just doesn't have. Unfortunately, by the time Rich-Rod recruits enough of those guys into the program, it may be too late.

FINAL VERDICT- Safe for this year, but if he only wins 2 or 3 games next year, he may be out.

Charlie Weis- Notre Dame is going to a bowl so the only thing that could possibly keep Weis from returning is a loss to Syracuse. As much as this Notre Dame hater would LOVE to see it, I don't see it happening. Next season, his fat butt is directly on the hot seat and nothing short of 8 wins will be acceptable.

FINAL VERDICT- He'll be back baring a loss to the Orange

Butch Davis- He's not going to get fired, but the question is whether or not he's going to stay at NC or decide to take the Tennessee job. I think he's the guy the Vols want, but unfortunately for them Butch already got his huge payday from the Browns ($15 Million) and money is not an issue. The question is does he care about being the shadow of Roy Williams and the basketball team or does he have the ego of man who needs to the be the big coach on campus?

FINAL VERDICT- It is so much easier to win the ACC, so I think he stays at NC

Mike Leach- This guy will probably be the most sought after coach in football at the end of the season. His teams have been good for a while, but it appears he finally has a great team and he's getting the attention he deserved long ago. This guy is a former lawyer and a little out there. Apparently he has some kind of pirate fetish, and truly believes college football should have a 64 team tournament (I hate the BCS too, but give me a break). Putting that aside, the guy has built a great program at one of the toughest places to recruit in the country. From what I hear, there is not a more bland place in the US than Lubbock, yet he still has been able to bring in highly talented players to make his offense work.

FINAL VERDICT- Texas Tech can't play with the big boys when it comes down to stroking a check, so I think he's gone. My guess is he'll end up at Tennessee