By Adam Sweeney

The Iceman Award

Sam Keller and Val Kimer -- separated at birth? We think so. AP; Michael Buckner/Getty Images

Nebraska QB Sam Keller didn't do anything particularly special this week. But he gets an award for reminding me of Val Kilmer in Top Gun. Keller, an Arizona State transfer, actually has stated that the '80s classic is one of his favorite movies. Coincidence? I think not

The Passing Pony Award

It's week number two of the Passing Pony, which pits Hawaii's Colt Brennan and UT's Colt McCoy in a battle royale for true thoroughbred supremacy.

It was a difficult decision but Week 2 goes Brennan. He not only had unbelievable stats but he brought the Warriors from behind to beat Louisiana Tech. McCoy nearly won this week for bringing the Horns back from a 10-0 score, but part of that deficit was due to McCoy's two first-half interceptions.

If you're keeping score at home, after the second week it is Brennan 2, McCoy 0. But don't lose hope yet, UT fans. The UT-OU game is coming up and there is still a chance at this rate that Brennan's arm will fall off.

Here's the statline of the two:

The Michael Vick (Old School) Award

For the first time since we can remember, Michael Vick's name is being attached to a positive accomplishment. The Vick Award goes to another outstanding freshman QB, Oklahoma's Sam Bradford, who tied the school record with an efficient 19 of 25 day with 205 yards and five touchdown passes against Miami.

The Dumb Rule Award

Some things just don't deserve a catchy named award, such as the "leaping violation" penalty Arizona State received versus Colorado. ASU was penalized when a Sun Devil player came down on a Colorado player after attempting to block a field goal. The penalty kept the Buffaloes drive alive and led to a touchdown. Maybe the NCAA should do away with field goal blocks and just play a game of Red Rover to decide if the kick is good or not.

The Whine Spritzer Award

Former Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer doesn't hold USC and Notre Dame in the high esteem many voters do. Switzer called the teams "sacred cows," He also claimed that the NCAA treats OU unfairly, saying "Oklahoma's been their whipping boy."

There may be some validation to Switzer's claim, since OU was forced to give up all eight wins from the 2005 season after former players Rhett Bomar and J.D. Quinn were paid for hours they didn't work at a car dealership. Meanwhile USC, who allegedly won the 2004 national title with ineligible player Reggie Bush, hasn't faced any punishment.

But look closer. Who did USC beat? Switzer's former team, Oklahoma. There may be just a hint of bitterness coming from Barry.

The Silver Lining Award

We don't want to dog-pile on Michigan too much. But I think we can all agree that this is not the Wolverine team we expected to see this year. But there may be a pot of gold, or at least some spending money, waiting for the heartbroken fans in maize and blue.

Steve Weinstock, a Michigan alumnus, spent 100 dollars on his tickets versus Appalachian State. He sold the same tickets for $71 the week after on Ebay.

"There's no such thing as trash anymore," Weinstock said.

And then Michigan proved him wrong by losing 39-7 to Oregon. The tickets to that game probably didn't sell for quite as much afterwards. But surely there's an Ohio State fan out there willing to shell a few dollars for a souvenoir of the Wolverines' worse loss since 1968.