49ers? Fast Utes, Deflated Big House

• NBC had a dog game Sunday night, but at least it turned out competitive with the Eagles keeping the 49ers winless.
• One week after one of Iowa State's most exciting football wins, the Cyclones have one of their most deflating losses. Utah flat out dominated ISU. The Utes scored 68, and could have scored more. There was a glaring difference in team speed. Iowa State learned it has a long way to go, and it starts with recruiting. Recruiting speed.
• Around half the fans at Jack Trice Stadium didn't return after halftime, and this week, you can't blame them. Utah led 41-14, and somehow it wasn't that close.
• Paul Rhoads is a good motivator and leader. He'll use all his skills to try and keep the Cyclones moving forward as they run through the Utah/Oklahoma/Texas gauntlet. It won't be easy. Much of sports---like much of life---is about confidence.
• Iowa will play in front of 110,000 people Saturday, but it won't be an electric atmosphere---not after Michigan State punked Michigan again. The Spartans brought Blue back to earth, and put the Heisman trophy race back in play. Iowa can follow Sparty's blueprint to neutralize Denard Robinson, but I think Iowa could figure it out anyway.
• Andy Fales and Chris Hassel are headed to the Big House. I think they'll see another Iowa win. I was there in 2002, and it was one of the more spirited on-field celebrations by a Hawkeye football team.
• Jane Lynch elevated all the material on Saturday Night Live. She should return as host soon. She's reason enough to watch Glee, even if you don't want your friends knowing.
• Has anyone seen Secretariat? I'm going Tuesday and really looking forward to it.