Vikings/Panthers

Two special QBs in this game (all due respect to McNabb). Cam Newton is doing something we have never seen a rookie QB accomplish, - on his current pace, he will outdo Peyton Manning's rookie season accomplishments.

Manning's rookie season is widely regarded as the best rookie QB season in the NFL modern era (26 TDs). And with the Vikings defense allowing 275 yards per game through the air, Newton may have another incredible day.

Conversely, Christian Ponder is also making an instant splash in the NFL. In his debut, Ponder made plays outside of the pocket, while showing accuracy in his down field passing, against both the Bears and Packers, whom both have good defenses.

With these two quarterbacks, there should be some great offensive plays; in addition to both teams' QBs, let's not forget that both teams have good, if not great, running backs, that are both able to take it to the house on any given play.

One thing both of these rookie quarterbacks have are experienced tight ends, which are ultimately one of the best tools a rookie QB can have on an y given Sunday. 

Wolverines Off To a Good Start

Michigan Wolverine QB Denard Robinson threw two touchdown passes and ran for a TD to lead the #19 Michigan Wolverines to a 58-0 win over the Minnesota Gophers.

The Wolverines (5-0, 1-0 Big Ten) played a complete game on both sides of the ball. The front seven showed improvement on defense, and more players on offense were involved, including QB Devin Gardner who took over later in the game.

Robinson was 15 of 19 for 169 yards and didn’t throw an interception for the first time since the opener before being taken out in the third quarter.

The Wolverines got off to their second straight strong start after struggling early in the first three games of the years, out-gaining Minnesota 384-69, averaging nearly 10 yards per play.

Minnesota didn’t take a snap in Michigan territory until there was less than a minute left in the third quarter - when it looked like the Gophers may score, David Cobb fumbled and cornerback Courtney Avery ran the ball in for an 83-yard return, making the game 58-0, with 4:58 left in the 4^th quarter.

In the passing game, Robinson looked more comfortable, showing poise and confidence in the pocket, while using proper mechanics with each throw. Robinson matched his season high 11 completions

The Wolverines kept the Little Brown Jug, the oldest trophy game in major college football, dating back to 1909, by avoiding a third loss to Minnesota in three-plus decades.