This is kind of an odd day for me today.

First, I have to work on one of those once in a while Saturday schedules that pop up every so often.

Second, after work my family and I will be heading to Ground Zero to mark this day of remembrance. We have a number of friends that lost family members on this day. I haven't  been down there in a while and today is the perfect day to pay our respects.

So, I will throw some links up now. Joey may have some things later. I may put a post up later on this evening and we will of course have a game thread but I will be pretty much MIA today and won't get to see any of the early games today.

So, here it is...

USC football: Seeking to limit Payne’s gains - The Orange County Register
So how do you simulate tackling a 255-pound running back when you aren’t hitting in practice...

Game Preview: Virginia Cavaliers | Reign of Troy 
Virginia Cavaliers at No. 16 USC Trojans

TJ McDonald Talks about the defenses prep for UVA - YouTube (via Wolf)

USC eager for Kiffin's home debut vs. Virginia - Rivals
Although Lane Kiffin allowed himself a few daydreams during his years as a hardworking assistant coach up in Heritage Hall, he never imagined making his head coaching debut at Southern California under quite these circumstances. 

UVA Scouting Report - RipsIt

Cavaliers take on talented Trojans - WaPo
Quarterback Marc Verica had a career day through the air in the opener against Richmond. Now he faces a Trojans pass defense that gave up some big plays in their opener against Hawaii.