The college football season began in earnest this weekend and what an opening night to greet gamblers. Thursday's two main games (Penn State over Purdue and No. 17 Pitt over West Virginia) came down to the final seconds and each involved point-spread decisions of a half-point. That is the kind of excitement that has caused our nation to accept that "football is king." And it's important to recognize that philosophy no longer applies solely to the NFL.
We soon will have both to occupy our weekends, challenge our handicapping and provide ample complaints for the following workweek.