Overreactions-Week 2

In what will be a semi-regular post at Dawg Dudes, we'll review some of the previous week's results and look at some of the overreactions based on those results.

First, the delusional overreaction. This is the one where after a single win, or a few good plays, the fans and pundits start to talk about how great the team has suddenly become.

This week, it has to be Michigan. The 38-34 win over Notre Dame has to be Rich Rod's signature win in his short tenure. However, we should be careful to anoint Michigan as as being "back." Sure the offense looked great, but the defense is extremely suspect. They gave up over 330 yards through the air, and if it wasn't for Charlie Weis' inability to manage the clock, Michigan would have a lot more questions this week. While it was a nice win for Michigan, they beat a Notre Dame team that not many thought was great, save for Lou Holtz and Beano Cook. If they continue to be great on offense, and can improve on defense before their showdown with Penn State, then we can start talk about Michigan being back. Until then, let's not overreact.

Now, for the Colin Cowherd myopic fan overreaction. This is the one where a poor performance, or a loss causes fans and pundits to overreact and pronounce the team dead.

This week, it goes to Ohio State. Sorry. THE Ohio State University. So pretentious. Anyway, OSU lost to a pretty good USC team. Plus, they weren't embarrassed like last year. It's progress, right? Fans in Columbus are wanting Sweater Vest to give up his play calling duties because he's "too conservative." Buckeye fans do realize that Tressel's play calling has given them 5 conference titles, and a BCS title. This isn't something Tressel started doing this year. Look, sometimes you lose some close games. During the 2002 season, tOSU won more than its fair share of close games thanks to the play calling that is now "too conservative." OSU played a great team, and they lost. Tressel doesn't need to change his style, and OSU's season isn't over. When they lose to Penn State, then the season will be over, but until then, let's not overreact.

-Dexter