Football is the ultimate team sport.  Players must rely and have trust in their team mates at all times during the game to be able to perform not as 11 guys, but as one whole unit.  This is the best way a team can achieve their maximum playing potential and is why more times than not the best TEAM will always win.  Saying that however, underneath the first layer of Xs & O's are a bevy of one on one match-ups.  This is where coaches get paid the big bucks to be able to find, dissect, and create mismatches between individual players and the opposing teams "weaknesses".  After locating, preparing, and planning these one-on-one mismatches the final stage is going out and executing.  When all these elements are achieved in unison they ultimately deliver an extreme amount of production and allow that player to showcase his skills and talents to the world.  There is a shorter more precise term for these acts of greatness.  They're called: Best Performers of the Week.

Allen Robinson, Penn State

The 6-3 210 pound junior came into the season with big expectations as one of the best wide outs in the conference and has lived up to all of the hype after two games.  Another monster game statistically with seven grabs for 129 yards and a touchdown, but more importantly he has given true freshman quarterback Christian Hackenberg a reliable target to look for on a consistent basis.  With Hackenberg, Robinson is playing with his most talented passer in his career and is showcasing some of his electric potential with the signal caller.  Look for these two to continue their rapport as their cohesiveness only gets better as time goes on.

Jeremy Gallon, Michigan

In what will be known as one of their biggest games of the season when we look back, Gallon, had a rememberable night of his own.  Gallon hauled in eight receptions for 184 yards and three scores against a Notre Dame defense that was known for their ability to contain opposing teams play makers.  At 5-8 187 pounds team mates have given him the name "bulldog" and for good reason, Gallon couldn't be tackled by the Irish even making half the Notre Dame defense miss on one of his touchdown scampers.  Gallon was as humble as they come after the game giving all the credit to his team mates, ironically making him, the ultimate team mate. 


Nathan Scheelhaase, Illinois

After a 2-10 season just a year ago, the Fighting Illini have already matched their win total in just two games.  Coach Tim Beckman has done a great job, but the majority of the credit has to go to Scheelhaase.  He completed 26 of his 37 passes for 312 yards.  More impressive was his four touchdown to zero interception ratio leaving him with a flawless performance against a tough Cincinnati defense.  He has now put up great statistical numbers in back-to-back weeks and more importantly has led his team to victory as well.  Scheelhaase has now accounted for 73.5 percent of his teams offense according to ESPN stats, which is by far the most in the B1G.

Schilique Calhoun, Michigan State

You know you have a bad offense when your defensive end has half your touchdowns after two weeks.  Okay, let's look at the glass half full.  After a two touchdown performance (one a recovered fumble ran to the house) and an interception ran back 56 yards for a score, Calhoun does indeed have three total touchdowns on the year.  He also had two tackles for loss in the game showing his dominant consistency through out the game.  No surprise he was named Walter Camp national defensive player of the year.  Question now is after a couple horrendous showings by the Spartans offense is, can he play quarterback?

Wisconsin Running Backs

Not one, not two, but three 100-yard rushers for the Badgers begs the question...Is this real life!? Sure playing cupcake teams is not only good for the ego its good for the stats, but for the second straight week Wisconsin ran for well over 300 yards.  It took 22 carries for James White to rush for 109 yards.  It took freshman Corey Clement 13 carries to 145 yards (a 75 yard touchdown run helped), and it took Melvin Gordon just nine carries to hit 140 yards as he averaged 15 yards per carry.  Towel? Gatorade? No thanks, these guys didn't even break a sweat.