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Best Of The SB Nation Network: October 6, 2011

We have 314 fantastic sports blogs in SB Nation, so in case you didn’t have a chance to read them all today we’ve collected the best stuff right here. Get sports smart in no time fast!

Football

- The Falcoholic takes a look at what it will take for the Falcons to beat the Packers this week.

- After one quarter of the season, Canal Street Chronicles power ranks the NFL, and compares it to pre-season rankings.

- Big Blue View says don’t overlook the season Eli Manning is having.

- The Redskins are having a good early season, Hogs Haven has four pleasant surprises that have helped.

Hockey

- The season is about to being, and Rick Nash is all business. The Cannon takes a look.

- In Lou We Trust asks: Does money matter with the New Jersey Devils?

- New lines in Carolina make Canes Country wonder out loud.

College Sports

- The Frogs O’ War exults in a potential move to the Big 12. Cry havoc and let them not slip to .500.

- Testudo Times explores the notion that the Maryland football team is growing tired of Randy Edsall’s strict program.

- Pacific Takes previews the expected fireworks in tonight’s Cal-Oregon game. Berkeley is abuzz(ed). As a general rule.

- Speaking of grass consumption, And The Valley Shook proclaims this LSU Tiger team the most complete of the Milesian Era.

- It’s Hate Week on the Red River and Crimson and Cream Machine details why the extraordinary Sooner WR corps ensures Sooner victory over the Longhorns.

Baseball

- Athletics Nation returns with Part 2 of their exclusive interview with A’s GM Billy Beane.

- Viva El Birdos recaps some Cardinals playoff action.

- Twinkie Town wonders if the Delmon Young trade was worth it.

- Beyond The Boxscore checks out the free agent market for shortstops.

Basketball

- There are a lot of positive signs that the NBA lockout could end soon. Here’s some math proving that point.

- Brew Hoops breaks down the legacy of Michael Redd.

- The NBA lockout has economic impacts far beyond players and owners. This story looks into that.

Soccer

- The Short Fuse have the inside scoop on the solution to Arsenal’s right back woes.

- Roker Report have themselves an interview with the big daddy of soccer writing, Jonathan Wilson.

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