So I've got this wish journal...

So I've got this wish journal and I write down all my impossible dreams inside of it:
-Watching Oakland win a Super Bowl (SCREW YOU JON GRUDEN!)
-Watching Cleveland win the World Series
-Watching the Yankees lose to the Devil Rays (CHECKMARK)
-Watching Notre Dame win a national championship
-Watching Denver losing to Oakland at Invesco (THANK YOU JON GRUDEN!)
-Owning a Jaguar D-Type Race car
-Ability, charm and good looks.
Those are in my wish journal, but I put the probable wishes in my real one, stuff like:
-Becoming president of the United States
-Buying groceries
-Getting paid a six-digit income with a political science degree
However, despite all these dreams I have, I'm starting to acknowledge that two of my dreams are soon dying. 1) It appears that the Cowboys are not going to win the MWC, 2) There are most likely going to be three undefeated teams.
1) With a stunning defeat at the hands of the Horned Frogs this weekend, Cowboy fans everywhere crumbled into defeatism. Good news is the Cowboys have the best chance at being number two in the MWC. In a four way tie for second (technically) the Cowboys are matched up against Air Force, New Mexico and Utah. The Boys are facing off against the Aztecs of San Diego State, then UNLV, and finally to finish the season...a doomsday trip to BYU (that's optomistic).
In contrast, AF will play Army, Notre Dame (OUCH!), Utah and UNLV; I predict one loss, to ND, just good enough to tie for number 2.
New Mexico plays TCU, BYU and SD State. Good enough to take SD State for sure, but BYU and TCU present their own little problems for the Lobos who have actually come on pretty strong in the last few weeks. I predict one win for NM.
Utah plays CSU, Air Force and BYU. I predict two losses for Utah, one to BYU and the other to AF, because that triple option will annihilate that Utah defense that allows for an average of 100 yards rushing a game, Air Force will be licking their chops in preparation for that game.
That leaves us with UW and AF tied for second (unless by some shock of God BYU drops four straight). In which AF will get the technical edge, because of a victory over UW in Laramie...but still, tied for second. Better than we were to begin with.
There are probably going to be three unbeaten squads this year: In all reality (Michigan, West Virginia and Boise State). I am still praying for rain and hoping that Boise State is the only unbeaten. The twisted web that Louisville, Rutgers and West Virginia are all in could result in two teams losing, but I think that Michigan is just too good (run defense of 28 yards a game) to lose at all, if to Ohio State. I think that Ohio State could slip up, but Michigan will not.
Boise State showed itself off tonight in a gorgeous whoopin of Fresno State, sure its not a good team, but their losses have been by very few points, the only whoopin they got prior was from Hawaii, so congrats to Boise State, stay the course and keep your eyes on the Wolf Pack of Nevada.
I'd like to take this moment to acknowledge four things that I don't get to often:
1) Congratulations to Hawaii QB Colt Brennan who has thrown 75% for almost three thousand yards, 33 tds, 5 ints and with a resounding qb rating of 185. This man has been going ballistic on teams with his aerial game. I hope he is selected to attend the Heisman ceremony this year, even though he'll probably lose to the likes of Troy Smith, or possibly...
2) A year has past and ND has destroyed Navy again. Next year, Navy will get another chance at evening the most lopsided rivalry in football. With my 2nd man Brady Quinn throwing for huge numbers of 72%, 295 yards, and 3 tds. A total on the season of 64% completion, 2200 yards, 21 tds, 4 ints and a great qb rating of 145.8, the only reason why he'll defeat Colt Brennan is because he's faced far tougher opponents. I present Navy with an open invitation to try and gain a W against ND next year, I think I've seen Vincent Price in person more than Navy has won against ND.
3) My final note here is this, USC LOST! Oh that's right, I was crying because I had exams, papers and homework due the upcoming week but I started bawling in my friend's living room because the nightmare was over. One thing that gives me the giggles is this: ND gets romped by ranked Michigan, and drops ten spots, USC loses to unranked (and pretty much unknown) Oregon State, and only manages to drop five. Screw you AP...at least rank Cal better!
4) The Heisman rundown. I was seriously thinking that Garrett Wolfe was going to be my man this year, but since the rest of NCAA FB found out that throwing everything plus the gatorade cooler at him could stop him, he's been running on empty. Here's my list in alpha-numeric order for the Heisman:

1. Troy Smith (Ohio State) = Why? He's an unbeaten quarterback of a top five school with nice numbers. (68%, 1,900 yards, 22 tds, 2 ints, plus a rushing td) To be put bluntly, he's the best guy out there right now, he can make it rain, doesn't usually make it pour, but he can doesn't get sloppy. His leadership is noticeable on and off the field. I think that his o-line should get part of the Heisman to boot.
2. Brady Quinn (ND) = Why? Not only is he my second favorite qb in NCAA FB, he's a quarterback who has lost one game to a phenominal defense, otherwise he's pretty clean. His capabilities on the field are quite easy to see. (64%, 2,200 yards, 21 tds, 4 ints, 2 rushing tds to boot). This man can make it pour on opposing defenses. Brady Quinn was disavowed from last year's Heisman because of an incredible candidacy that included Leinart, Bush, Young, himself and one other guy who had about as good as a chance as Hitler pulling a comeback while contemplating suicide in his underground bunker. This year may be his year.
3. Colt Brennan (Hawaii) = Why? Hello! Look above and see his stats. He sits below Quinn because he hasn't faced the defenses Brady has, but man those are some numbers. Just because he has lost a couple games to amazing opponents (like Boise State), doesn't mean he should be out, look for him to clean up big time in the few remaining games of the year so it looks like he could give a seriel code a run for its money.
4. Marshawn Lynch (Cal) = Why? A running back who does well is one thing (907 yards on 132 carries for 8 tds), but another thing is a RB who has 19 catches for 216 yards and 3 tds. This is what Lynch carries over Slaton of WV and Hart of Michigan. His ability to not only run, but receive for good yards and for tds. He has the most overall tds of the other two with eleven. Another reason why Lynch? He's part of the reason why Cal is ranked so well, and why they will be at the end of the season.
5. Ray Rice (Rutgers) = Why? Solid performances against all opponents. His numbers are 223 for 1,200 yards and 13 tds. Those are good numbers and even though Rutgers hasn't had the toughest schedule, Ray Rice will have his proving ground with Louisville and WV later this season. If he can run well against those defenses, count him staying in the Heisman run for the count.
6. Heisman Contender *drum roll* = Karsten Sween (Wyoming) = Why? This kid came out of the woodworks of the MWC to an early and quiet start to a roar. Sween has only played in four and a half games for the Cowboys and has racked up a completion rating of 60%, 926 yards, 7 tds and four ints, plus a rushing td. These are truly amazing numbers from a guy who got his start five weeks ago after getting the nod from head coach Joe Glenn, and almost toppling Syracuse. He's had his rough spots, but look for him to shine in these last few games of the year. Also look for him in the future, by his junior or senior year this one will be throwing with the best of 'em.

So, down the road, who will win? Probably Troy Smith, because even though he'll take a beating to Michigan, it won't be enough for Brady Quinn's whoopin by Michigan to even out even though he's going to make some major plays in the final four games of the season against NC, Army, Air Force and USC (which could promise some difficulty). Colt Brennan will have great numbers, but his numbers won't go past his WAC opponents. Ray Rice and Marshawn Lynch should show up too, but unless Rice can run against both WV and Louisville he can't be taken seriously. Sween should at least garner some major honors for his first year of play (if he doesn't go to the Heisman ceremony).

Finally, I love you Temple, you make me believe that dreams can come true...maybe Wyoming will win the MWC *pulls out BYU voodoo doll*.