Saturday's fallout thrusts key figures into spotlight down the stretch

Here are the people most impacted by Saturday's shakedown: 1. Mark Ingram. The Alabama running back rushed for 144 yards in 22 carries, likely earning him a place among the Heisman finalists as Alabama clinched a spot in the SEC championship game. "We can't look to the Florida game," he said. "(If) you don't stay focused every week, you lose." 2. Rich Rodriguez and Charlie Weis. Rodriguez's Michigan Wolverines, which haven't beaten a I-A team since Sept. 26, need to beat Wisconsin or Ohio State to be bowl eligible. Meanwhile, Saturday's loss to Navy means bye-bye BCS for Notre Dame. Could it mean the same for Weis at Notre Dame? 3. Brian Kelly. In a rare Saturday night network TV appearance, Kelly's Cincinnati Bearcats wowed voters with 711 yards total offense versus Connecticut. A shame they cancelled it all out by allowing 45 points in a two-point win. Related Links ... (link)