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  (11:01 PM)

Welcome to THE PULSE on ESPNEWS! Tune in at 1 p.m. ET to interact with all the guests and have your comments aired on the show! Use the form below to submit your questions and comments!

Paul (Venice Beach)

It's Saturday! I'm ready! Who should we send our questions in for?

THE PULSE

  (10:59 AM)

Wow Paul, you're up early in SoCal ... I guess it's a pretty big day in Trojan country. Anyway, here's what we'll need from you today. Comments on the ALCS and NLCS games thus far. Like what you see? Predictions for today's games, etc.

THE PULSE

  (11:01 AM)

Questions and comments on all the college football matchups on tap -- USC-ND, of course, and Penn State-Michigan, but also Alabama-Mississippi, Minnesota-Wisconsin, LSU-Florida, Texas-Colorado, MSU-OSU, Louisville-West Virginia ... you name it. Show your colors!

THE PULSE

  (11:02 AM)

If you're an NFL fan, send in your Week 6 questions and comments to Darren Woodson, he'll be spending some time with us this afternoon and breaking down the matchups.

Alex (Brooklyn NY)

Are you answering questions right now? Because I'm going to Six Flags great adventure, even though I'm always here.

THE PULSE

  (12:40 PM)

Too bad, Alex! You're going to miss a great show today. If you have a rough ride on the tea cups and bail early, get home and fire up THE PULSE, we'll be here!! If you meet our height requirement, hop on!

THE PULSE

  (12:49 PM)

Hey, lots of buzz about USC-ND, anybody have anything to say about Ohio State-Michigan State??

Marc (High'Ranch, Co.)

Can Ohio St. bounce back after losing to Penn St. last weekend?

Kevin Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

after losing to penn state ohio state won't want to lose back to back

Chris (Phoenix, Az)

I think the OSU-MSU game will be very close -- a field goal and turnover deciding the outcome of it!

tom* (parkville, md)

MSU is out to their usual fast start. Please hold it, Spartans!

THE PULSE

  (1:00 PM)

The games are underway ... we swinging two bats on deck. It's THE PULSE in 5...4...3...2.......

alan (utica,ny)

before we ask questions , how about a moment of silence for hawks' center jason collier..

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Jason Collier...too much life lost there, so very, very sad...

Chris (Phoenix, Az)

Its amazing that a pro athlete can have a heartattack and die just like that...thoughts out to his family

THE PULSE

  (1:05 PM)

Very sombering news. Our thoughts and prayers will the Collier family today.

Jennifer Mathis (Battle Creek, MI)

Who's on the show today?

THE PULSE

  (1:05 PM)

Tim Kurkjian will be our first guest joining us shortly. Send in your questions to Tim now!

THE PULSE

  (1:06 PM)

If you want to get on TV, a surefire way is to watch the college football games in session and soundoff on what you're seeing. Keep the rest of us in the loop. Sound off now!

Tyler (Columbia, MO)

Is there any chance that Matt Morris can out pitch the Rocket today in Houston?

Mike (Seattle, WA)

I'd say yes if the game were in St. Louis, but I think the Rocket will be extra motivated at home.

Irvin (Puerto Rico)

Probably st.louis will outhit houston today

-SLAYER- (Phoenix, Az)

I think the Rocket pitches at least deep into the 6th, and the Astros take a commanding lead in the series.

Kevin Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

can burke come up big again today and win it for the astros?

Chris (Mecanicville Maryland)

will the angels win the ALCS after two losses ina row

alan (utica,ny)

if houston can get to morris early , the astros can hold off the cards late.

Steve Bunin

  (1:16 PM)

Mike - good point, and great city (Seattle). Who would have thought the Huskies would fall so far..... but to your point, I think Rocket will be pumped as well. I still like the Cards in 7, but they could be down 2-1 after today.

Jennifer Mathis (Battle Creek, MI)

Is anyone going to talk about the Race in Charellot NC?

THE PULSE

  (1:17 PM)

C'mon, talk to Timmy K!!

Steve Bunin

  (1:17 PM)

Jennifer - welcome to the Pulse, and how is Battle Creek these days? That's where I worked before coming to ESPN. We will talk about the race, but we're gonna go ahead and spell it Charlotte, NC. Welcome to the PULSE, where even the anchors slip sarcastic comments into the chat room.

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

probably not Jennifer...

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Hey, what time is the Red Sox-Yankees game on ESPN? (hahahahahahahahahaha....)

Kevin (East Hartford, Connecticut)

All of these people seem to not want instant replay but then if their team loses, they are the ones complaning. Personally, I think instant replay would be valuable in certain situations.

Kevin Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

no not jennifer

Wingo (Deptford, NJ)

Settle down Tim, you look like your answering questions for a grand jury...

Marc (High'Ranch, Co.

Colorado v Texas - will Texas be another Miami for Colorado? Can they step up and win a big one on the road? All of Colorado's wins have come pretty easy so far.

Mike (Ellicott City, Maryland)

Who would have thought that we'd be talking about Penn State vs. Michigan? And who would have thought that we would be talking about Penn State winning? Long live JoePa.

-SLAYER- (Phoenix, Az)

what are the odds that Brad Asmus is the big difference in todays game?

Alex (Brooklyn NY)

Timmy, if you were Ozzie Guillen would you rest your ace pitchers?

Kevin Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

can alabama possibly lose to ole miss?

Steve Bunin

  (1:22 PM)

Kev - they're down 7-3 just before the half, as i know you know. this could be the upset of the day. Oxford is a tough place to play, and without Prothro, Bama could struggle offensively all day.

Rich (STL)

VERY LONG SLAYER.

James Ewing (Middletown, PA)

Tim, can either NL team win the World Series against the Angels or White Sox?

Alex (Brooklyn NY)

It ISN'T College Football time.

THE PULSE

  (1:25 PM)

We're gettin there!

jessica (new jersey)

what has been the problem with the angel's bullpen lately

THE PULSE

  (1:27 PM)

Let's talk ALCS!!

Shane ((Wabash IN))

What is the status on Colon for the rest of the post season?

Chris (Brooklyn, NY)

Vlad definitely needs to learn what it means to take a pitch....he's the kind of guy that would swing at a pitchout

Eric (Dayton)

Do you believe, after watching the success of teams like the Angels and Cardinals, other teams will learn that fundamentals, such as bunting, stealing and such really is the key to winning games?

THE PULSE

  (1:30 PM)

You're on TV, Eric!

Alex (Brooklyn NY)

Everones from Brooklyn this small city is rocking the floor!!

Kevin Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

you can throw vlad one two feet outside he'll swing good point chris

Ryan (Hartford)

Let's talk college football!!!

THE PULSE

  (1:33 PM)

Talk to me, SportsNation. Are you watching those games in progress?? What's going on out there? Bama-Ole Miss?? Wisconsin-Minn?? Miami at Temple?? Talk to me!

Sasha (Santa Monica)

Alabama has been everyone's darling over the last two weeks after dismantling Florida ... but who cares?? Who is Florida?? Not much of a yardstick!

Dallas (in San Diego)

What is going on with Alabama? They are struggling against Miss. right now. Is this game on anyone's upset radar?

Eric (Pasadena, CA)

Ole Miss is giving Alabama all it could handle so far up 7-3. Would that be the biggest upset so far this season?

THE PULSE

  (1:35 PM)

Speaking of upsets, Wake Forest is up 10 on Boston College. What do you think??

Zack (Baltimore)

Are you shocked that Wake Forest is dominating Boston College at their place? The weather is really bad and perhaps that is why, but I am still shocked by this.

Jeffery (Charleston)

Big East? Do they really deserve an automatic BCS bid anymore, I mean they're now no more than a mid-major

Irvin (Puerto Rico)

Its not much of an upset since BC lost their best player

John (Austin)

is this the week of upsets (ie wake over bc, nd over usc, psu over michigan, msu over ohio state) speaking of msu, they are a super hot-cold win with quality wins and horrible loses

Kevin Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

wisconsin and minn are tied at the half

Josh (Minneapolis, MN)

This Minnesota-Wisconsin game is shaping up to be a good one! Tied at the half!

-SLAYER- (Phoenix, Az)

Michigan State is about to score again, of ANOTHER OSU turn over!

-SLAYER- (Phoenix, Az)

didnt mention Texas being upset John lol

Phillip (Knoxville, TN)

What about Northwestern? What's their chances of beating Purdue?

David (Ohio)

What about Tyrell Sutton for the Heisman from Northwestern? He is a true freshmen but he is putting up huge rushing yards and has 12 TDs already through five games.

Jason (Arizona)

What happened to Purdue? They had such high expectations with all of the returning starters and now they are barely competitive in the Big 10.

Tim (Indiana)

What's the real story at Purdue? Has the D read too many "you don't have Ohio State and Michigan on your schedule this year" stories are were they just not that good to start with? I think Purdue fans shouldn't panic, the Boilers will be back, but not this year.

THE PULSE

  (1:44 PM)

Touchdown OSU!

THE PULSE

  (1:45 PM)

Michigan State 17 OSU 14

Owen

Who's the next guest

THE PULSE

  (1:46 PM)

Jay Johnstone is up. Send him your questions and comments NOW!!

THE PULSE

  (1:47 PM)

After Jay, we'll be talking NLCS so if you feel so moved, talk to me about the Cards at Astros!!!!

joey (Quenns,NY)

USC!!!!!!!!!!!!! if USCwins will it be a heartbreaker for the fans and everyone who wanted Notre Dame to win. USC all the way baby

-SLAYER- (Phoenix, Az)

So do you think that USC will have another first half slow start against the Irish, or will they have the fire lit from the start?

Kevin Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

go astros let's beat up matty

THE PULSE

  (1:54 PM)

Clemens will try to give his Astros the edge tonight in Houston. What do you think?

seth (New York)

I think clemens will be his old self and make it lights out.

Paul (Houston)

Here's to hoping Game 2 was the last game ever at Busch Stadium.

THE PULSE

  (1:59 PM)

Alright, shall we switch gears? Ready to talk college football?

cody (maine)

How can Notre Dames defense stop USCs offence

Kevin Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

did you just see that run by maroney?

-SLAYER- (Phoenix, Az)

12:00 in the 3rd and Malrony already has 193 yds on the ground! Gamebreaker

Ian (Minn)

Maroney, oh man! 93 yards for the score!

Josh (Minneapolis, MN)

Does Laurence Maroney have a legitimate shot at the Heisman Trophy or does his lack of exposure to a national audience combined with his "lack-luster" performance v. PSU hurt his chances?

Anthony (Minneapolis)

Who do you think will win the Big 10? Penn State, Wisconsin or the Gophers

Joe (Pittsburgh)

What is wrong with ohio state

Dallas (in San Diego)

Michigan State used a shotgun and threw for a 4th and inches on their last drive. Can OSU come back with they way they play offense??

Ben (Knoxville(IA)

Did anyone else catch that MSU blunder capped off by a hilarious interview with John L. Smith?

Kevin Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

i'll tell you what's wrong with ohio state they lost to penn state and are down at the hald to msu

-SLAYER- (Phoenix, Az)

OSU is having a Michigan like season lol...

Paul (Lansing)

Why is OSU so rattled today?

brandon (columbus)

Why is Ohio State's Defense struggling so much lately? Is it just they have been on the field too much, or have they been overhyped? Also, do you think OSU would benefit more from getting out of the spread offense. OSU has never been a spread offense school, and they did just fine last year without it, once Zwick was benched. I just think they're trying to cater to Ginn too much, who looks like he's afraid to get hit.

Mike (Columbus)

Is Ohio State's offense too conservative? Why can't they score points? They have so much talent, I have a feeling if Charlie Weis was coach, they'd be putting up huge numbers....

THE PULSE

  (2:07 PM)

You're on TV, Mike!

John (Austin, TX)

Over-confident Alabama...or just another over-rated team??

THE PULSE

  (2:08 PM)

You're on, John!

Marcus (Virginia)

Is Boston College overrated?

Mike (Connecticut)

What do you think happens in the ACC if Wake hangs on and beats BC? Any chance that someone else in the Atlantic divsion challenges FSU?

Eagle 1 (San Clemente,California)

BC will win the ACC

Kristian (Tampa)

Do you feel the Big East winner should get a BCS game?

Jake (Houston, Tx)

It's only a matter of time before the Big East loses their automatic BCS berth. The whole conference is brutal!

Kevin Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

The big east isn't strong enough

THE PULSE

  (2:23 PM)

20-7 Wake leads. The Eagles have their hands full today.

Julie Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

wow i think the wisconsin minn game could turn out to be the game of the week

Joe (Duluth, MN)

Minnesota has one loss to a very tough team (PENN STATE). Why aer they not ranked in the top 15?

Andy Mushalla (Vestal NY)

hey pulse who do u think is gonna win todays big showdown between USC and Notre Dame

THE PULSE

  (2:30 PM)

Hey folks, anybody who is having problems with this page coming in and out, we apologize and our geek patrol is on it. It should be fixed shortly. Thanks for your patience.

Steve Bunin

  (2:30 PM)

What is this, former Steve Bunin career stops day at the Pulse? I used to work on Vestal Pkwy in Binghamton, NY, and we already had some chat action from Battle Creek, MI and Seattle, WA. If there's anybody out there from Flagstaff, AZ or Lansing, MI, instant-message us PRONTO!

Tiffany ((Vero Beach FL))

David Amber is the hottest man alive!

Albert (califorinia)

cool new in game extra

Steve Bunin

  (2:32 PM)

Is that the Tiffany from the 80s? David is a happily married man with a beautiful baby daughter, but he says thanks nonetheless!

Steve Bunin

  (2:32 PM)

Is that the Tiffany from the 80s? David is a happily married man with a beautiful baby daughter, but he says thanks nonetheless!

Andy Mushalla (Vestal NY)

hey Pulse how did u guys react when u heard the jason collier news, its so sad when it happens to a nice young man like him

Steve Bunin

  (2:33 PM)

Andy -- it's tough. When "real life" intersects with sports, it isn't always fun. The hardest part is trying to transition from that to CFB highlights, to be honest. But the games do go on, so we gotta do them, too, you know?

Marty (Moutain Lakes Nj)

Who is the best Nfl team

Oscar (Houston)

Will Astros take NLS

Richard (Cranston, RI)

Who is the most atheltic player? is it reggie bush, ted ginn, will blackmon from bc?

Julie Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

go ohio state beat drew stanton

Steve Bunin

  (2:34 PM)

The whole Butkus family gets love on the PULSE.

Kevin (Bristol)

Watch USC do exactly what they did last year, embarass Notre Dame and win themselves another Heisman trophy.

Matt (Bloomington, IL)

No way will clemens get the W, have you seen how the cardinals have played against him....

Darrell (Kentucky)

If this is supposed to be the game of the year, then why is Notre Dame getting 13 points at AT HOME?!!!!!!

Richard (Cranston, RI)

How is matt leinart still at the top for the hesiman...he has the same stats as Quinn and Leinart has so many more weapons...Today not only will ND win but Brady Quinn will take the lead for the Heisman

Steve Bunin

  (2:35 PM)

One stat to keep in mind, Richard. 2 QBs have thrown for 400 yards at N.D. Stadium: Quinn (twice) and Steve Walsh in 1988 for Miami. In ALL THREE of those games, their team lost. Quinn won't be the key to this game. SPECIAL TEAMS will.

Marcus (Virginia)

If Texas and Ohio State played again, who do you think wuold win?

Ian (Manhattan)

Minn and Wisconsin are two of the nation's most fun teams to watch. They are both sloppy and scrappy at times, but they both have All-America candidates. Sit back and watch Laurence and Brian drive!!

THE PULSE

  (2:41 PM)

You're on, Ian!

Andy Mushalla (Vestal NY)

Hey steve where did u work on the parkway, and will come visit us sometime

Shane ((Wabash IN))

Irish over Notre Dame today Brady Quinn new heisman front runner!

alan (utica,ny)

Notre Dame will knock USC off their trojan horse.. ND wins the war..

Marcus (Virginia)

Notre Dame's pep ralley was great yesterday, do you think that pumped them up today?

Richard (Cranston, RI)

I dont think he will be the key..the key will be the running game to keep the ball away from the USC offense, but Quinn must control the game

Kevin Butkus (Dallas, Texas)

notre dame will win by ten today down in south bend

Preston (Meyers )

Do see you see anyone posing a threat the Texas more than Texas Themselves from here on out to their hopes of a Nationial Championship game.

Josh (Arizona)

Why is everyone saying that usc is an underdog in the game today.. i mean iam from indiana so iam an ND fan .. but i dont get how they r the underdog when they r they #1 team.. but o well i hope nd wins today..lol

Marc (High'Ranch Co)

would a ND win against USC today, legitimize Weis as a great college coach or are we still in a wait and see mode?

tom* (parkville, md)

I think we need to go past the first season to decided if Weiss is a great college coach.

Rich (STL)

O Charlie Weis will finally knock Pete Carroll, Matt Leinert, and Reggie Bush of their Trojan Horses.

Erik (San Diego)

USC is going to put up points against Notre Dame. Can ND score with them for sixty minutes? Especially in the seconf half where Pete's adjustments always seems to shut down the oppositions offense.

THE PULSE

  (2:50 PM)

You're on.

Lenny (Naples,Fl )

Will the Dolphins win this weekend?

Chris (Texas)

Everyone is saying that even if Texas wins out their schedule will keep them out of the Rose Bowl. With the Big 12 being so weak, and Ohio State flopping, is Texas really worthy of a Nat. Champ. Appearance?

Steve Bunin

  (2:52 PM)

Vestal ... I worked at WICZ, at the time, the FOX affiliate in Binghamton in 1997. Short tenure there. I was like the Aaron Small of broadcasting for a while...

Matt Skinner (binghamton NY`)

who win the pittsburg stellers game

chris ( Oslo, Norway)

Darren -- how far can the eagles go this year? And what do you think will happen eventually to the relationship between Eagles and T.O?

Brad (Arkansas)

What do you think of the Packers divison win chances in the highly competitive NFC North? heh heh heh

Mark (Atlanta, GA)

D-Wood -- Do you think Greg Williams will take a head coaching job elsewhere, or do you see him being groomed to take over the Skins when Gibbs retires?

Jamaal (NJ)

Darren, there were a lot of WR's taken in the 2005 NFL Draft. To this point, none have been more productive than Chris Henry of the Bengals. What are your thoughts on him?

alan (utica,ny)

im in utica ryan burr was WKYV, he cant play basketball, was on a Y league w/ him

Steve Bunin

  (2:58 PM)

Funny, i hear he's got game. :) But we're always proud to represent central NY. Bill Pidto, Karl Ravech and I all worked in Binghamton, and Ryan and Scott Reiss (of Baseball Tonight) were in Utica. But let's focus back on the SPORTS... more questions for Darren???

Mike (Long Island)

Darren - With Julius Jones being banged up why isn't anyone talking about Michael Strahan and the field day he's gonna have teeing off on Bledsoe?

Steve Bunin

  (2:59 PM)

There you have it, Mike ... he still likes the Cowboys.

THE PULSE

  (3:04 PM)

Robert Smith is on the way, SportsNation. Send in those college football questions and comments now. Two ranked teams are on the ropes!!

THE PULSE

  (3:05 PM)

Alabama10-Ole Miss 10

THE PULSE

  (3:05 PM)

Wake Forest 27-Boston College 21

THE PULSE

  (3:06 PM)

There's your score update! What do you think???

Dallas (in San Diego)

Bama will prevail in the end on talent alone after a horrible showing today.

Daniel (FL)

Bama, has too much for Ole Miss. After I saw what they did to my Gators there is no doubt in my mind.

Tourv (Rome (BC student)

BC is making a huge turnaround, do they look as good on TV as they are in this gamecast?

Chris (San Jose, CA)

Do you think Maroney is back in the Heisman hunt with the type of performance he is putting on today against Wisconsin?

Rob (Fargo, ND)

Laurence Maroney I think has made his way back into Heisman contention today. A 94 yard TD run and over 230 yards rushing.

robb (syracuse ny)

what is happening to the syracuse orange? i am a rutgers alum so its not so bad today but what is happening we this team?

Scott (Buffalo)

Will Syracuse ever return to respectability?

Mike (Connecticut)

What do you think happens in the ACC if Wake hangs on and beats BC? Any chance that someone else in the Atlantic divsion challenges FSU?

THE PULSE

  (3:11 PM)

You're on, Mike!

James (Hollywood, Ca)

When will pollsters start evaluating teams on play? USC hasn't played like an outright #1. To many people just hit the re-submit button on their ballots unless someone loses.

THE PULSE

  (3:17 PM)

Wow! Are you watching this OSU-MSU game??!!!

Jeremy (mt. pleasant)

Stantons playing great so far, I cant belive osu already has two fumbles

THE PULSE

  (3:22 PM)

What do you guys think about the Wisconsin Minnesota game? 34-31 Gophers! What do you think??

THE PULSE

  (3:22 PM)

And how out that Ohio State - Michigan State game? Talk to me. Soundoff. Somebody take a freakin' stand!

Richard (Cranston, RI)

OSU saved there season today...still though they have to show more on offense..Mich St gave this game away

Marcus (Virginia)

Michigan St. sucks, there way overrated, they got lucky a games, so has USC.

Paul (Sommerville)

Michigan State is a fraud. I mean, they can surge and win a big game or two, but that?s all there is to it, they are not a top tier national talent.

Dallas (in San Diego)

OSU defense should stiffen finally and win it. MSU defense is just not good enough to win games.

THE PULSE

  (3:30 PM)

Did you guys see Minnesota just BLOW THE GAME!!

Chris (Omaha)

Wisconsin already picked Alvarez's successor, didnt they?

Annie (St. Paul)

Oh my! The Gophers just swung the axe into their own foot. They didn?t deserve this one. That game was theirs for the taking!!!

Marcus (Virginia)

You have to give it Wisconsin, they never gave up and it payed off, today.

Richard (cranston, RI)

That is a tough blow for Minnesota...will take sometime to comeback from this one

Marcus (Virginia)

Wisconsin is overrated, they almost lost to Northwestern, and UNC. If they win, they will once again be lucky.

Richard (Cranston, RI)

Here comes the Irish. This is what college football is all about. Glory and rivalries

AJ (Jersey)

It's almost time for USC to come back to Earth

Eric (Los Angeles)

Was I living under a rock this week? How is ND the favorite to win (in the eyes of the public)? Everytime the Irish have a good start (see Willingham's first year) the country jumps on that golden bandwagen. Expect to be blown out, Irish fans.

Marcus (Virginia)

Notre Dame does not have the toughest schedule in the country. UNC does, thats why if they have a winning record they should get a bowl game.

Steve ((North Dakota))

This ones over. Notre Dame gave themselves the kiss of death by coming out in the green jerseys

Mike (Rice Lake, WI)

But this time they have charlie weis, a better coach than willingham

William (Dallas)

Yes clearly the only way USC can win is by luck, what are you thinking?

mark (charlotte)

People aren't Irish fans. It's just that USC has taken over the most hated position of #1 team. Especially when they don't play any defense (see my bias).

Mike (Rice Lake, WI)

Notre Dame has the SECOND toughest schedule then, Mr. Technical

Chris (Omaha)

Wake Forest on the verge of beatin BC; they played NU tough in Lincoln. They may not be that good. But they're good enough to shake up the Top 25.

Owen (Albany)

Wake Forest, Top 25?? Absolutely not! You're losing it, man.

Chris (Omaha)

Talk about explosive. Texas Tech's offense should be illegal.

THE PULSE

  (3:42 PM)

Tech leads Kansas State right now in the 4th Qtr 52-20!

THE PULSE

  (3:43 PM)

Hodges has passed for 587 yards in that one. Not too shabby.

Mike (Rice Lake, WI)

The only reason Texas Tech's offense is so high scoring is because they run up the score on everybody

THE PULSE

  (3:44 PM)

''Surprisingly, K-State is 13th in the nation in pass defense. But, then again, Florida International, North Texas and Marshall don't exactly air it up like Texas Tech. ''

Marcus (Virginia)

Texas Tech is for real this year.

Chris (Omaha)

No, not Top 25. Wake isn't that good. But on a good day, like today, they can beat some Top 25 teams. They can shake up the polls.

THE PULSE

  (3:45 PM)

Notre Dame and USC is officially underway!!

Mike (Rice Lake, WI)

I'm an Irish fan. Mostly because it gets old watching Wisconsin games like the one today. Its frustrating the whole game and at the end you're relieved, rather than excited

Chris (Omaha)

I like Notre Dame, but I like reality even more. ND is not going to beat USC. USC has way too many weapons. ND could have Touchdown Jesus playing and they still wouldn't win.

Rich (STL)

So when are we switching over to Buzzmaster and the gang for NLCS Game 3?

THE PULSE

  (3:47 PM)

The Pulse if off the air at 4 ET (in 15 minutes). Then I'll turn it over to Buzz just in time for Cards v. Stros.

Chris (Omaha)

The Texas/Texas Tech will be interesting to watch.

Mike (Rice Lake, WI)

Pass defense stats are misleading. If you're getting 350 yards on the ground and 35 points then most teams keep rushing and don't run up the score (unlike Texas Tech)

Mike (Rice Lake, WI)

I bet at least 100 of those passing yards came when TT was clinging to a 32 point lead

Rich (STL)

Thanks.

THE PULSE

  (3:48 PM)

We mean to please, Rich.

Rich (STL)

It's time for USC to finally have a bad game against a good team.

Steve (Mexico City)

If Jeff Samardzija puts up a big game against USC, let's say, 200 yards and 3 scores, and the Irish win, would that put him finally in the Heisman Watch, or would that benefit only Brady Quinn?

James Ewing (Middletown, PA)

For the Norte Dame/USC game, The Irish are going to take the Trojans down. History will not repeat and I believe that USC doesn't need another National Championship. I believe a team that really needs a National Title are a team that has been doing really good...Penn State.

Emanuel (Boston)

The trojans are coming to play..All this attention does nothing but favor USC they love it they've been here before and they'll be ready to play USC is winning this BIG we all remember OK well you won't remember Brady Quinn. Where's Jason White?

Derek Dillard (Lake Park, GA)

At this point in the season, what makes matt leinart better than brady quinn

Alex (Tallahassee(the 850))

Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush are good, yes, but which player do they steal the spotlight from the most? LenDale White? Brady Quinn? Kellen Clemens? DeAngelo Williams? Even Mathias Kiwanuka or Elvis Dumervil?

Katie (South Bend)

What makes Leinart better? LenDale and Reggie. That's what.

THE PULSE

  (3:51 PM)

We're going to cut in for an in-game extra in this Wake-BC game. Can't believe the Eagles made it all the way back in this one.

Chris (Omaha)

By the way, the in-game extrats rule!

Rich (STL)

Ya, thanks a lot Pulse, your a lot nicer than Buzz or Showgirl.

THE PULSE

  (3:52 PM)

Easy Rich! Those or my peep! Us mysterious cyber personalities have to stick together!

Mike (Rice Lake, WI)

Whats the score?

THE PULSE

  (3:52 PM)

BC has escaped by the hairs on their chin. They win that one 35-30.

Chris (Omaha)

That's how you end a game - SACK.

Marcus (Virginia)

Wake blew it, BC saved there season

Matt (Illinois)

Sorry to spoil the Notre Dame-USC game, but where do you think the Minnesotta meltdown ranks in the all-time biggest meltdown. GO BADGERS!!!!!!!!!

Mike (Rice Lake, WI)

You want to know how to end a game? Ask Barry Alvarez

Rich (STL)

First big play of the game goes to USC.......no suprise there.

Rishi (MD)

reggie bush is limping on the sidelines....uh oh

Matt (Illinois)

That's what I'm talking about!!!!!!! What a way for Barry to to beat Minnesotta in hid final year coaching.

Marcus (Virginia)

Badgers have gotten lucky in 2 games already, it won't last much longer.

Chris (Pennsylvania)

USC Scored!!

THE PULSE

  (3:58 PM)

On that note, we're out!

THE PULSE

  (3:58 PM)

See you next Saturday!