Shame Watch Congratulations

UAB and Syracuse, I'm sorry for being so late to congratulate you on ending your losing streaks on Saturday.

UAB's defense allowed only 17 yards on 25 carries to I-AA Alabama State in their 45-10 victory, ending the nation's longest losing streak at 9. Their offense was pretty balanced with 248 yards rushing and 238 passing.

Syracuse also beat a I-AA opponent, Northeastern. Led by 100-yard rushing games from both Doug Hogue and Curtis Brinkley, the Orange won 30-21. Both running backs scored a touchdown and Hogue also caught a TD pass. This ended Syracuse's 7 game losing streak.

The newly be-Shame-Masked UTEP Miners and the Black Knights of Army now share the nation's longest losing streak at 9 games. Idaho lost again to previously winless Utah State to continue the longest losing streak against I-A opponents to 19. SMU is second at 13.