The Agony Meter...

Time for another edition of the Agony Meter, an exercise in measuring the ups and downs of our alma maters...

Plenty o' agony to go around: Southern Methodist
A bad start against Tulane leads to another tough loss for the Mustangs. At 1-4 overall and 0-2 in conference, SMU finds itself in the C-USA basement. Still, QB Bo Levi Mitchell showed promise and the defense played well in the second half. It's clear this team is improving, albeit slowly and agonizingly.

A little bit o' agony: Arizona State
A bye week had the Sun Devils licking its wounds following back-to-back losses to UNLV and Georgia. Moreover, Georgia's big loss to Alabama further diminishes ASU's own loss to the Bulldogs. Still, the Sun Devils remain unbeaten in conference. And with USC now looking vulnerable, maybe there's yet hope for a Rose Bowl birth.

A dash o' agony: Boston College
The Eagles crushed cupcake Rhode Island 42-0. But it wasn't pretty. B.C. racked up a Navy-like 27, count 'em 27 (!), passing yards. Starting QB Chris Crane completed one pass in four attempts. This is the alma mater of Matt Ryan and Doug Flutie for offenses-sake. Shutout win, yes. But an offensive performance like this just ain't gonna cut it against the Virginia Techs and Florida States of the world.

Non Football Quick Hits:

The financial crisis finally forces Ted Kim to sell his Google stock. And he's lucky he did, too. Selling price: $406. Price just a few hours later: $320. (Yikes!)

I'm officially in love with Diet Coke Plus, a zero-calorie blend of soda and minerals. I must drink about six a day.

Backyard lawn transformation is complete: From weeds to Augusta National. If the Red Sox ever need somewhere to play...

New favorite Starbucks drink: Soy Banana Chocolate Vivanno with a shot. Check one out. It only costs, like, $14.

Guess who is now quietly leading his fantasy football league ninja style? Yeah, that's right.