The first week of the season gave fans reasons to cheer with the outstanding performance of never-say-die Navy and reasons to be sad with the injury to Oklahoma's Sam Bradford.

Initial week performances can be great indicators of what is to come. For followers of Notre Dame, Miami, and Texas A&M, it appears better times are ahead.

Long-suffering fans of Syracuse, Washington, and Utah State must be inspired by the performances of their schools against favored opponents.

Whispers in SEC circles regard the long-held belief that "defense is ahead of offense early in the season."

Supporters of projected defensive threshers Alabama, LSU, and Georgia are holding their breath after su...

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