Thanks, Vick

Without Michael Vick getting into all sorts of trouble and now making new friends in the Penal League, we wouldn't have gotten Matt Ryan in Atlanta.


So while Jammie's New York Giants continue their slow slide into oblivion, while providing Vick with a wide receiver to throw to, Falcon fans continue to be excited about our rookie quarterback. The Falcons lost this weekend to New Orleans, not because of Ryan, but because of a defense that couldn't stop the Saints and an 88-yard kickoff return after Matt had led the team down the field to take the lead.

Anyway, Matt is the winner of the ESPN NEXT Award, whatever that is, but hey, we take the good news where we can.

Matt Ryan Wins the Heisman

If you missed it last night, Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan all but wrapped up the Heisman Trophy with his remarkable performance in Blacksburg, rallying the Golden Eagles to a stunning 14-10 victory over Virginia Tech.

It was probably easy to miss, since Boston fans were otherwise occupied. If you get a chance, catch some video of his late game heroics. It was absolutely magnificent.

It will be difficult for anyone to beat Ryan out now, especially if surprising BC keeps winning.

For the first 56 minutes of last night's game at Virginia Tech, it appeared Boston College's dreams of dancing to Bourbon Street for a shot at the national championship were going to die.

Matt Ryan's hopes for the Heisman Trophy looked shot, too.

But, the Eagles persevered through a tough, rainy environment at Lane Stadium and got a little luck in what has become a magical season with an improbable 14-10 victory over the No. 8 Hokies.

Ryan threw for two touchdowns in the final 2:11, including a 24-yarder to running back Andre Callender with 11 seconds left, to silence the sellout crowd.

Ryan could probably start for at least a dozen NFL teams right now. He'll likely be doing so this time next year.