Week 4 is in the books. This week we learned that Louisville really misses Bobby Petrino, Kentucky is worthy of being in the top 25, and Penn State was overrated. Here are your Fantasy Studs and Fantasy Duds for week 4.


Fantasy Studs

Matt Forte (pic left), RB, Tulsa (303 RuYd 5 RuTD)

Graham Harrell, QB, Texas Tech (646 PaYd 5 PaTD)

Tim Tebow, QB, Florida (261 PaYd 2 PaTD 0 PaINT 166 RuYd 2 RuTD)

Eron Riley, WR, Duke (235 ReYd 4 ReTD)

Thaddeus Lewis, QB, Duke (428 PaYd 4 PaTD 1 PaINT 1 RuTD)

Kevin O'Connell, QB, San Diego State (443 PaYd 5 PaTD 33 RuYd)

Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech (237 ReYd 3 ReTD)

Nate Davis, QB, Ball State (422 PaYd 3 PaTD 1 PaINT 57 RuYd 1 RuTD)

Brett Swain, WR, San Diego State (224 ReYd 3 ReTD)

Frank Summers, RB, UNLV (190 RuYd 2 RuTD 29 ReYd 1 ReTD)


Fantasy Duds

Matt Flynn, QB, LSU (70 PaYd 1 PaTD 1PaINT)

Anthony Morelli, QB, Penn State (169 PaYd 0 PaTD 1 Fumb)

Anthony Allen (pic left), RB, Louisville (66 RuYd 56 ReYd 1 Fumb)

Stafon Johnson, RB, USC (48 RuYd)

Dwight Tardy, RB, Washington State (27 RuYd)


Jorvorskie Lane, RB, Texas A&M (2 RuYd)

It's that time of the week folks. Let’s take a look at who you should put in your starting lineup and who you should bench, based on their matchups.

Top 5 Start Em

1. Pat White, QB, and Steve Slaton, RB, West Virginia. Not that you wouldn't start these guys anyways, but they are playing a weak East Carolina defense that gave up 34 points to North Carolina in Week 2.

2. Marlon Lucky (pic left), RB, Nebraska. Lucky struggled last week against USC after two big weeks to start the season, but he should bounce back nicely against Ball State.

3. Colt McCoy, QB, and Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas. This duo gets a free pass this week against Rice, which has given up 101 points the last 2 weeks.

4. Brian Brohm, QB, Anthony Allen, RB, Harry Douglass, WR, Louisville. All three of these guys could have a huge day against a terrible Syracuse team that has given up at least 35 points in every game this year.

5. Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State. Northwestern lost to Duke, who had the nation's longest losing streak. Not in basketball, but football! Imagine what Wells can do to do the Wildcats on Saturday.

Top 5 Sit Em

1. Cory Boyd (pic left), RB, South Carolina. Boyd has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy owners with at least 1 TD in each of his first three games, but that streak will probably stop against LSU.

2. BenJarvus Green-Ellis, RB, Mississippi. Green-Ellis has only had one big so far this year. Too bad he gets the stifling Gators defense this week.

3. Terry Grant, RB, Alabama. After starting the season with 5 RUTDs in his first two games, Grant was held out of the endzone last week. Look for that trend to continue against Georgia, which hasn't given up more than 16 points in a game this year.

4. Brandon Cox, QB, Auburn. If you're starting Cox you must be desperate to begin with, but it has been announced that Kodi Burns will be sharing snaps this week against a weak New Mexico State team.

5. Tashard Choice, RB Georgia Tech. Choice will be a risky play because he'll probably be a game-time decision. If he can't go, the Yellow Jacket backfield will be a mess with Jonathan Dwyer, Rashaun Grant and Jamaal Evans all splitting carries.

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We are going to analyze the top three college programs after 3 weeks of football. Some of their games were against big-time programs (USC v. NEB), others played cupcakes (LSU v. MDTN). This is how and where the rock was distributed. Notice how the best teams in the country do not always offer the best fantasy players.

QB: John David Booty (350 PaYd 5 PaTD 1 PaINT)

RB: Stafon Johnson (208 RuYd 3 RuTD)
RB: Stanley Havili (62 RuYd 1 RuTD 44 ReYd 2 ReTD)
RB: C.J. Gable (137 RuYd 0 RuTD 1 ReTD)
RB: Chauncey Washington (43 RuYd 2 RuTD)

WR: Vidal Hazelton (46 ReYd 1 ReTD)

Fantasy College Impact:
Booty has thrown 5 PaTDs in two games this season (week 2 bye), but only 1 to his receivers, making them almost worthless at this point. USC does a good job using their stable of running backs in committee form, making each player a fantasy risk week-in and week-out. This is not a Reggie Bush one-man-show anymore. Start USC players, besides Booty, at your own risk. Always start Booty.

QB: Matt Flynn (345 PaYd 2 PaTD 54 RuYd 1 RuTD)
QB: Ryan Perrilloux (403 PaYd 6 PaTD 1 PaINT 70 RuYd 1 RuTD)

RB: Keiland Williams (174 RuYd 4 RuTD 24 ReYd)
RB: Jacob Hester (206 RuYd 1 RuTD 44 ReYd)
RB: Charles Scott (45 RuYd 44 ReYd 2 ReTD)

WR: Brandon LaFell (187 ReYd 1 ReTD 18 RuYd 1 RuTD)
WR: Early Doucet (153 ReYd 2 ReTD)
WR: Terrance Toliver (62 ReYd 2 ReTD)

Fantasy College Impact:
LSU is typical of a team that has destroyed all the schools that they have played. They bring in a backup QB for game experience and play multiple running back and wide receiver sets. This erodes the stats of any one player and lends itself to so-so numbers from a fantasy perspective. Things get even more complicated now with they injury to Doucet.


Florida Gators
QB: Tim Tebow (835 PaYd 8 PaTD 1 PaINT 192 RuYd 5 RuTD)

RB: Kestahn Moore (217 RuYd 4 RuTD 19 ReYd)

WR:Percy Harvin (215 ReYd 2 ReTD 156 RuYd 1 RuTD)
WR: Riley Cooper (152 ReYd 3 ReTD)
WR: Andre Caldwell (111 ReYd 19 RuYd 1 RuTD)
WR: Louis Murphy (158 ReYd)

Fantasy College Impact:
Urban Meyer is the type of coach fantasy owners love. Meyer runs up the score and leaves his big play guys in the game. Florida has won their first 3 games by a total of 167-54. Tim Tebow has taken the snap 93% of the time, while Kestahn Moore is even more prominant than that in the running attack.

It's that time of the week folks. Let’s take a look at who you should put in your starting lineup and who you should bench.


START’EM


Zac Robinson, QB, Oklahoma State
YTD Stats: 255 PaYD, 3 PaTD
Robinson filled very nicely once QB Bobby Reid went down with a twisted ankle. Robinson tossed three TDs while leading the Cowboys on TD drives of 77, 78, 77 and 67 yards. Reid’s ankle should stay a problem b/c Robinson will tear up Troy this weekend.



Brandon Roberson, RB, Northwestern
YTD Stats: 172 RuYd, 1 RuTd
The wildcats are 2-0 and will be playing Duke this weekend. It should be a good weekend for Roberson as he tries to continue upon his success last weekend against Nevada.



Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia
YTD Stats: 174 RuYd, 0 RuTd
Moreno has come out of nowhere to lead the Bulldogs in rushing this season. Western Kentucky will be an easy foe for the Dawgs in Athens this weekend. Look for Moreno to steal the show once again and hopefully get a few TDs along the way.


SIT’EM

Tyrod Taylor, QB, Virginia Tech
YTD Stats: 62 PaYd, 44 RuYd, 1 RuTD
Taylor might be the new starter for the Hokies, but that does not mean he belongs on your starting roster. Taylor will turn into a good versatile QB, reminiscent of past Hokie QBs, but it is too soon for him to be starting for you



Javon Ringer, RB, Michigan State
YTD Stats: 163 RuYd, 1 RuTD
Ringer might be the team leader in rushing but that is only by a few yards. Plus his counter-part Jehuu Caulcrick has 5 TDs. Sit Ringer, Caulcrick is getting all the good looks.



ALL MIAMI QBS
Last week we mentioned that Kirby Freeman won the starting job for the Hurricanes. Freeman did not perform well against Oklahoma and has been replaced by Kyle Wright. Wright began the season as the starting QB. Neither Wright, nor Freeman, deserve to be on your starting roster.


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Unless you are living under a rock, you know the headlines from the opening weekend in college football. We will put a fantasy spin on those headlines for you with upsets, injuries, and impacts.

BIGGEST UPSET EVER

APP STATE BLOCKS MICHIGAN'S TITLE HOPES: Michigan 32 v. App State 34 (via Detriot Free Press)
News: The Michigan Wolverines embarrassed themselves in stunning fashion with a loss to Appalachian State. It has to hurt to be a UM fan this week....err, year.

Fantasy College Impact:
Surprisingly, not that much. You can't pick up any of the "studs" from App State and you will be hard pressed to find anyone at Michigan who wants to bench their Fantasy Football Trifecta of Henne (QB), Hart (RB), and Manningham (WR). It was just a bad week for Michigan football on the field -- the stats still looked good.

AVENGING LAST YEAR’S LOSS:

BEARS GET REDEMPTION OVER VOLS: California 45 v. Tennessee 31 (via ESPN)
News: The Cal Bears used big plays to beat the Tennessee Volunteers handily. After losing to the Vols last year, the Bears must be feeling good.

Fantasy College Impact:
CAL – DeSean Jackson made a great impression with 143 all-purpose yards, including a 77-yard punt return for a TD. Freshman RB Jahvid Best showed his skills. He should get more looks as the offense could move to using two RBs for a change-of-pace running game.

TENN – Eric Ainge is having problems with his broken pinky finger. It seemed as though he could not throw the deep route when needed. Keep an eye on Ainge as the team preps for Southern Mississippi. Lucas Taylor showed his speed and ability to stretch the field. When Ainge is healthy, Taylor will be his deep weapon.

GA TECH DOMINATES THE IRISH: Notre Dame 3 v. Georgia Tech 33 (via Atlanta Journal Constitution)
News: Notre Dame played opossum this past weekend as the Yellow Jackets got revenge for a loss last year. GT capitalized on three ND fumbles and rolled over the Irish.

Fantasy College Impact:
ND – Notre Dame played musical QBs as Coach Charlie Weis tried anything and everything to jumpstart a stagnate ND offense. Look for Weis to name a QB early this week and give him all the snaps in practice. With games against #17 Penn State and #5? Michigan coming up, ND needs to make some changes and stick with them. Watch for news coming out of ND, changes forthcoming.

GT – The position with the biggest question mark for Tech is QB. Taylor Bennett did not answer any of those questions throwing for only 121 PaYds. He will need to make vast improvements if Tech plans a return trip to the ACC Champ game. RB Tashard Choice (pic above left) blasted out of the gates to the tune of 218 all-purpose yards and two TDs. Needless to say, Choice was a fantasy stud on Saturday.

Here is the first list of the 2007 Fantasy College Football Early Slackers Part II (Preseason). These players are in the doghouse for one reason or another. Some players may have the ability to turn things around and have great seasons; others are suspended or kicked off the team. When participating in your college fantasy football draft, don't take these guys too high if their "situations" have not been resolved.

Rashaad Norwood, TE, Kansas State (via CBSSPortsLine.com)
"Norwood was arrested twice early Sunday at the same location and charged with domestic battery, criminal damage to property, criminal trespassing and obstruction of the legal process, according to Riley County Police Lt. Kurt Moldrup. Norwood was released after posting bond."

Jamere Holland, WR, SC Trojans (via latimes.com)
"USC receiver Jamere Holland was dismissed from the team....He reinjured his collarbone during spring practice and was counseled several times by coaches about a seeming lack of commitment to football."

Injuries:
Brad Cottam, TE, Tennessee (via College Fantasy Football Insider) "Tennessee tight end Brad Cottam injuried his left wrist in practice on Tuesday (8/21/07) and is expected to miss 2-3 months. With Cottam out for an extended period of time, the value of fellow tight end Chris Brown increases. Brown is already expected to be Eric Anige's top target this fall and the news of Cottam's injury should only solidify Brown's role. Brad's brother Jeff Cottam will take over as the Vols number two tight end."

Matt Grothe, QB, U of South Florida (pic left) "We will work with Matt and be cautious," Leavitt said in a statement released by USF's sports information department. "(Linebacker) Chris (Robinson, also day-to-day) was back out there today. He has been out for a while and will just have to work his way back into form."

Andrew Quarless, TE, Penn State
"Two players -- starting tight end Andrew Quarless and backup cornerback Willie Harriott -- were cited by university police for underage drinking Friday around 3 a.m. at Nittany Apartments in State College. Quarless, a sophomore expected to play a key role in the passing game this season, is 18. Harriott, a redshirt sophomore, is 20. The citations come in the middle of preseason practice and add to the Nittany Lions' growing list of legal woes."

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Here is the 2007 Fantasy College Football Damaged Goods, Part III (Preseason). A player getting injured is simply part of the game. Knowing this info is pivotal to the success of your fantasy football team so that you don't sink your squad with a wounded duck or become the joke of your league for picking a dude that got hurt yesterday. Below are a few of the injuries or suspensions that could have an impact this season, a few games, or just a few practices.



Travis Beckum, TE, Wisconsin (via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
(pic left) "Beckum was out with neck / back spasms and Bielema was watching Garrett Graham fill in admirably for his injured starter."

Dominique Douglas, WR, Iowa & Anthony Bowman (via ESPN)
"A year after the lack of a respectable passing game saw the Iowa Hawkeyes drop out of Big Ten title contention, the school announced that sophomore wide receivers Dominique Douglas and Anthony Bowman have been suspended indefinitely by the team following an arrest on Sunday."

Fui Vakapuna, RB, Brigham Young (via Desert News)
"Running back Fui Vakapuna didn't participate in Saturday's scrimmage. Vakapuna underwent foot surgery during the off-season and is trying to lose some weight. Mendenhall is taking a cautious approach."

Vidal Hazelton, WR, Southern Cal (via College Fantasy Football Insider)
"Vidal Hazelton, the starter along side Patrick Turner at the start of fall camp, has been sidelined with a groin injury. Opening the door for David Ausberry to slide into the starting spot. Ausberry had been pressing Hazelton since the start of camp and this could be permanent."

Sammie Stroughter, WR, Oregon State (via Gazette Times)
(pic left) "Stroughter briefly stopped by practice and remained at a distance from teammates and coaches. He spoke briefly with Coach Riley before leaving. It appears Stroughter is still working through his difficulties and no closer to a return. "

Here is the first list of the 2007 Fantasy College Football Early Slackers. These players are in the doghouse for one reason or another. Some players may have the ability to turn things around and have great seasons; others are suspended or kicked off the team. When participating in your college fantasy football draft, don't take these guys too high if their "situations" have not been resolved.

LaMarcus Coker's Substance Abuse Suspension
(Pic Left) Tennessee RB LaMarcus Coker has been suspended indefinitely. Coker was battling for the starting RB job with the Vols. Sadly, it seems he is battling an addiction of some sort.

Spartan WR Williams Not Practicing
T.J Williams is being held out of practice due to a violation of team rules. Williams, one of MSU's most talented WRs, is not endearing himself to new coach Mark Dantonio.

QB Bostick Bails on Pitt
Having a chance to start for the Pitt Panthers must have been too much for the True Frosh as Pat Bostick has left the team for personal reasons. Side Note: The team is supporting the move, meaning it might not be hard for Bostick to regain any lost ground if he returns quickly . . . and new reports suggest he may be back on campus soon.

Mitchell Cock-Blocked from Practice
(Pic Left) Gamecock QB Blake Mitchell has been suspended for the team's first practice because of absences during summer school. Mitchell is trying to keep the starting spot while looking over his shoulder at Chris Smelley and new problem-child Stephen Garcia.

UGA TE Chandler "Tripps-up"
Bulldog coach Mark Richt has suspended Tripp Chandler for at least one game for alcohol-related actitives. The opening looks to be an opportunity for many possible offensive players to get a chance at the TE position, including some true freshmen.

Cincinnati WR Flunks Out
Bearcat WR Derrick Stewart was dismissed from the team for academic reasons. Stewart's skills will be missed, as he averaged 20.5 yards on 33 catches last season.

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RB: Michael Harris, Rivals 3-star

WR: Crosby Tuck, Rivals 3-star

TE: Grant Freeman, Rivals 4-star, 210 ReYd, 4 ReTD
TE: David Williams, Rivals 4-star
TE: Brandon Barnett, Rivals 3-star

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