It's definitely time for the season to start when the one millionth offseason list is about an All-Watchability Team.
Nothing against Matt Brown of Sports on Earth for coming up with this idea, but man you can tell it's Aug. 20 when writers are going this deep to the bottom of the barrel for topics.
Clemson fans would argue that the biggest issue with this particular list is Deshaun Watson's status as mere honorable mention.
Wait, Duke's safety is more watchable than Watson? On what planet? THE NERVE...
Well, Brown did explain that he could've easily put Watson ahead of TCU's Trevone Boykin.
Deshaun Watson could go here, given that we've already honored him as themost talented quarterback in college football. But we'll share the love and go with Boykin, a revelation last year in TCU's new-look offense. We already knew Boykin could make plays with his feet (and hands), as he had been a capable runner as a quarterback and even caught 26 passes in 2013. But last season saw him emerge as a star passer, throwing for nearly 4,000 yards and running for 700 in a season in which he finished fifth in the Heisman race. He can still be erratic with decision-making and accuracy as a passer, but he's fun to watch and could be even more so as a senior and one of 10 starters returning to the prolific TCU offense. He has a live arm, he has quick feet, he has terrific athletes in the receiving corps and he has a great ability to improvise, allowing him to make plays when things break down around him.
A few Thursday topics:
-- At this point, who doesn't have an indoor practice facility?
Here's the one recently built at Memphis:
-- Speaking of totally meaningless preseason storylines, this Alabama site looks at Heisman odds.
Bovada Sportsbook updated its preseason Heisman Trophy odds this week and two favorites are distancing themselves from the pack.
As of Wednesday afternoon, TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin and Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott are both listed at 5/1 favorites to carry home the trophy in December. In Bovada's last release of Heisman odds last month, Boykin had been listed at 6/1 and Elliott at 7/1.
Elliott's Buckeye teammate, quarterback J.T. Barrett, was third at 9/1. He is still competing for the Buckeyes' starting job with Cardale Jones, listed at 14/1. You can find the full list under college props at sports.bovada.lv.
At 12/1 were a trio of SEC standouts -- Georgia running back Nick Chubb, LSU running back Leonard Fournette and Auburn quarterback Jeremy Johnson -- along with USC quarterback Cody Kessler and Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson.
-- A lot of you are probably like me in that you haven't studied up much on Miami this offseason. Well here's a primer on the Canes.
Three keys to the season
Develop an offensive line – and fast: Miami has a rising star quarterback in Brad Kaaya, but the Hurricanes will need to protect him. That job will be tougher after the loss of three starters. Miami likes its offensive linemen to be versatile and play multiple positions, but the Hurricanes will need to settle on a rotation and build chemistry quickly.
Replace those offensive skill-position stars: Duke Johnson. Clive Walford. Phillip Dorsett. Miami's offense sent plenty of talent into the NFL this offseason, and young players are going to have to step up to give Kaaya the help he needs moving the Hurricanes downfield.
Live up to defensive expectations: Miami coach Al Golden has repeatedly said this defense is the deepest and most experienced he's had since arriving in Coral Gables. The unit finished 14th nationally in terms of total yards, but still struggled against the run in some losses last year. Can this group be successful consistently?
-- In Rolling Stone, some good reporting that gives us a good feel for Deez Nuts.
How old are you?15, so no day job, no kids, no marriage
You’re 15?! That’s amazing. So, what — you're about to be a high school sophomore?
Entering my sophomore year, also taking online college classes through a nearby college.
Do your parents know? Are they supportive?
My parents know and they gave me the green light.
What's your legal name?
Brady C. Olson
I'm assuming you take your political name from the Bofa meme?
Yeah
Is that some kind statement on our two-party political system?
Half trying to break the two-party system, half frustration with the front-runners
Why did you decide to run for president?
Because I really didn't want to see Clinton, Bush, or Trump in the White House, so I guess I'm just trying to put up a fight.
How would you describe your political orientation? have you ever been a registered Democrat or Republican?
I'm fifteen, so I haven't been registered yet. I side more with the Libertarian Party.
-- And for our daily musical selection, honest-to-goodness full disclosure: Had no idea Kevin Bacon 1) plays music, and 2) has good taste in music. Here, he plays an old classic at Darryl's house:
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