What we learned on television (Express Edition)...

Another good football weekend comes to a close (tho' not with the results that this blogger would have wanted -- B.C., the Pats and the Celts all lose.)

Some quick hits:

Like everyone, I was impressed with how Texas Tech played in their showdown with Texas. Perhaps surprisingly, they controlled both offensive and defensive lines. (Not to take away from Tech's victory, but I also think Texas was worn out having played a string of tough ones.)

Speaking of tough ones, I'm wondering whether Tech's magic wears off this week against Oklahoma State. Tech coach Mike Leach probably schemed and prepared for the Longhorns for weeks... The Cowboys? Prolly not. We'll save the prediction for the Crystal Ball, but I think Tech should fear Okie State and their stud WR Dez Bryant.

Florida and QB Tim Tebow are on a mission to win the SEC. Woe to any team in Florida's way. They are playing confident football.

Just how crazy is the ACC? Put it this way: B.C. is 2-3 in conference, but still has a chance to win it all.

Watching USC play Washington at the Coliseum on Saturday night was like watching the Indianapolis Colts play Utah State. Talent. Recruiting. Play calling. Cheerleaders, even. USC is on a different level.

I'm afraid New England's sports ride is over. B.C., the Pats and the Celts all lost this weekend. And the Red Sox didn't make the World Series. Here's hoping the losing doesn't become contagious.

The Tennessee Titans won't go undefeated, but I do think they are a very good team. Defense. Running game. Special teams. They have it all. The key to beating them? Getting an early lead and forcing journeyman QB Kerry Collins to pass. But good luck getting that early lead.

Coming soon to 3 Fans: Ramped up coverage of men's college basketball... Yeah, baby...

Nintendo Stat of the Weekend: Number of first downs in the Atlanta Falcons' 24-0 victory over the Oakland Raiders. Falcons, 30; Raiders, 3. (That's not a typo.)

Overrated: Utah, Boise State, TCU, Dallas Mavericks

Underrated: Kansas, Northwestern, Tennessee Titans

Fine Nine: Alabama, Florida, USC, Texas Tech, Texas, Oklahoma, Penn State, Oklahoma State, Ohio State