The Agony Meter, Quick Hits style...

There's always some agony each week, but this week we've got less agony than we normally have (Southern Methodist aside.)

Lots o' agony: Southern Methodist
The Mustangs get waxed by UTEP in a game that, in my opinion, was a step backward. Will the Ponies go winless in the conference? They have one more chance for a win at home against Southern Mississippi on Saturday.

Not much agony: Arizona State
It's hard to argue with a 31-0 shutout. Still, the team that the Sun Devils beat, Washington State, has lost by much larger margins to other foes.

Little if any agony: Boston College
The Eagles upset Florida State in a nationally-televised game anchored by Brent Musburger and Kirk Herbstreit. Little agony there, tho' B.C. could give it all away this Saturday with a loss to Wake Forest.

Congratulations to: Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia, for winning the American League's most valuable player award.

More thoughts soon, constant readers...