Best of the SB Nation Network: December 10, 2009

Here is the best from the SB Nation network for Thursday, December 10, 2009:

↵College Football

↵- BCS Evolution tells Bill Hancock that his take on a playoff system is just plain wrong.

↵- Corn Nation is looking back on the 2009 season and revealing just how bad QB Zac Lee really was.

↵- Tomahawk Nation attempts to figure out which teams are best at stopping opponents’ running games.

↵College Basketball

↵- Mountain West Connection recaps the huge Utah win over Michigan.

↵- Crimson Quarry says that the numbers tell the story of the Indiana’s victory over Pittsburgh.

↵- A Sea of Blue discusses another close win, this time over Connecticut.

↵Baseball

↵ - The Astros keep going, signing Brandon Lyon.

↵- Lone Star Ball breaks down Rich Harden, Kevin Millwood, Chris Ray and the new Texas Rangers.

↵- The Tampa Bay Rays deal for Rafael Soriano by giving up Jesse Chavez.

↵Hockey

↵ - Lighthouse Hockey tries to figure out where the Islanders goals are (or aren’t) coming from.

↵- Maybe for Stars fans it’s the darkest before the dawn?

↵Football

↵ - It’s a powerhouse NFC/AFC matchup when the Vikings face the Bengals this weekend.

↵- Hogs Haven isn’t about to go easy on the Redskins organization.

↵Basketball

↵ - Golden State of Mind recaps the thriller that was the Warriors beating the Nets.

↵- Blazersedge says it’s crossroads time for the disgruntled Jerryd Bayless.