Who Knew Rebels Evolved From Ducks?

I am safely back from LA boys and girls, and I am happy to say that the blogging shall make a fiery return.

Everyone should be familiar with the Darwinian Theory of Natural Selection or Evolution. From amoeba to humans, Darwin's process took millions upon millions of years. Nowhere in that process did it say that white-haired, South-representing, cane-toting, possibly racist rebels evolved from ducks, and, in a matter of just months, it's an absurd concept.

Well, that's exactly what is happening in the college football universe. Jeremiah Masoli, the disgraced Oregon duck, has been given a second chance. After being released from Oregon after two run-ins with the law, he has found grace under Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt. Grace described by Nutt as 'having a hair-trigger.' It is very clear that Nutt will not tolerate any misbehavior and will strike down with the fury of that very red cane upon hearing of any.

Masoli, one of the most explosive quarterbacks in the nation, has one year of eligibility left. Most teams were nervous and shy about courting him, but I believe Houston Nutt and Ole Miss to be a valuable asset for Masoli and vice versa. Nutt will not handle any nonsense, and Masoli can try to salvage his career at a respectable program. Nutt also has the opportunity to be a great mentor in this young man's life. If handled correctly, Masoli may come out as both a better person and player. As a Crimson Tide fan, however, I am nervous about this acquisition.

Ole Miss, over the past decade or so, has been your average run-of-the-mill team, always seeming to meet expectations but never overcoming them. Again, their team is average this year, but having a player of that calibur coming into an above average offense could be the spark they needed. Can Masoli learn the offense? Can he even start? I believe so. I believe the Rebels will utilize a two-quarterback system with sophomore quarterback Nathan Stanley until Masoli proves he can handle the role. The only question I have is if he can dominate the supreme SEC defenses like the Pac-10.

So, SEC West, possibly even the whole SEC, watch out. He may be doing graduate studies in Parks & Recreations, but this field general may make the Rebels offense a force to be feared.

Masoli's only concern. "The heat, it's just something you can't get used to."