Observations from Saturday's Games (Nov. 29)

While flipping between Notre Dame-USC and Oklahoma-Oklahoma State it's time for my weekly obligation. Here are some random observations from today's games.

1. Coaching purge is not over. Today we saw Sylvester Croom resign at Mississippi State and Shane Montgomery step down at Miami of Ohio after going 2-10. This is not the end. Who could be next? How about Marshall's Mark Snyder. He entered this season with a 12-23 record and this was supposed to be the year the Herd competed at the top levels of Conference USA. Instead Marshall finished 4-8. And let's not forget 5-7 Auburn. Tommy Tuberville is talking about sticking around to rebuild the Tigers, but the fans may not allow him any more time.

2. Georgia can never complain again. That goes for the president of UGA, fans, players, coaches, or the waterboy. The Bulldogs, who felt they were snubbed last year and should have played for the national title despite not making the SEC championship game, entered this season No. 1. Mark Richt's team didn't handle the pressure very well. Georgia's three losses were all embarrassing. Ripped by Alabama and Florida and they blowing a nice lead against rival Georgia Tech at home. Hey Georgia, win a big game and then we'll consider you an elite program again.

3. Enough with the pre-game squirmishes. I just don't get this. Teams are warming up before the game and they decide to start jawing at each other and pushing matches. Don't you know you get to hit each other, legally, when the game starts? This stupid 2008 trend happened again before the ND-USC game. We don't need this.

4. Crazy for Dabo. Maybe the interim coach at Clemson, Dabo Swinney, has earned a shot at having interim removed from his title. Look, I question some of his quirky ways, but he has managed to get the Tigers to 7-5 and bowl eligible. This team was in shambles under Tommy Bowden and things seem to be better.

5. Working on a payout. Notre Dame's Athletic Department or Development Office has people on the phone right now trying to figure out how to raise enough funds to buy out Charlie Weis. The Fighting Irish have no fight left in them. USC is so much more talented and is totally outplaying them. This is the worst 6-6 team ever. According to the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette it will cost ND at least $12 million. Better work those phones.

6. Where was this Tennessee? The Vols played great the past two weeks. It was a nice send off for Phil Fulmer, and he was extremely emotional as it all came to an end. UT really took it to Kentucky and it was clear his players really like him.

7. SEC Championship. Not sure I have looked forward more to a game in the past few years (OK, I don't mention the Pitt-WVU game of last year). Florida and Alabama are playing as well as any two teams. Each have great players and it pits the two most egotistical coaches in the nation. This game could be an instant classic. Also, think how great the tailgating will be.

8. Deserving champ. Others around the nation can make fun of the Big East, but Cincinnati is a good football team and will represent the conference well in a BCS bowl game. Brian Kelly is an excellent coach, the Bearcats are 10-2 and won some emotional contests down the stretch. Don't be shocked if the Big East wins its fourth consecutive BCS bowl game.

9. Nice run. But it looks like Oregon State's outside run at the Rose Bowl will not happen as Oregon is outplaying the Beavers, who are without Jacquizz Rodgers. This is actually good news for Boise State, Ohio State and USC. I was kind of pulling for Oregon State because of the novelty of it, but USC is the best in a weak Pac-10.

10. Sorry Buckeyes. Tim Tebow is about to become the second person to win consecutive Heisman Trophys. I didn't think he deserved it last year. But after watching TT against Florida State it's hard to argue against his value and ability. Apologies also to Colt McCoy, Sam Bradford and Graham Harrell.