For middle-aged college graduates and those who absolutely love their hometown, college football is more than a sport, it’s their whole personality. And in the last week, college football has been nothing short of headline-worthy all over the country.
Unranked Vanderbilt upset the #1 team Alabama this past week. Fans showed their pride storming the field and stealing the goal post. They were so elated that they ended up parading the goal post for over two and a half miles. They eventually dumped it into the Cumberland River.
In terms of college players, Ashton Jeanty has become extremely popular over the first five weeks of the Season. His stats push past those of notable Heisman Trophy winner, Barry Sanders, during his prime season in 1988. Jeanty’s presence in the college football world moves beyond simple numbers and comparisons: in preparation for the snap, he stands in the backfield, mimicking Micheal Myers famous pose from the “Halloween” movies. Such a stance is agreed between viewers (Especially Nolan Thomas) and opposing defenses as nothing short of terrifying. With the skill to back it up, Jeanty has made his name known and will go down in college football history.
Another incredible player, Travis Hunter, has been the face of the University of Colorado Boulder as he has been exceptional on both sides of the ball. He even has his own touchdown-to-interception ratio with 6 receiving touchdowns and 2 interceptions. He has made a solid case for why he could be the number-one overall pick. It raises the question: will he be drafted as a receiver or a cornerback? Our take: his defense is the definition of NFL-ready, he should be drafted as a corner. Man-to-man coverage, zone work, and 2 interceptions through 5 weeks being only half his game, makes his game all the more impressive.
Additionally, Ryan Williams, star receiver at the University of Alabama is only 17 years old. He should currently be in high school but instead is tearing it up for the Crimson Tide. Imagine leaving your Algebra II class after a long day of school and having to guard him on Friday nights.
