Digg ThisAhhh… It’s the week of what is sometimes billed as the greatest rivalry in sports: the week the Ohio State Buckeyes take on “that team up North” in football.
This year, they’re playing in the ‘Shoe, and the Bucks are probably the best team in NCAA football. That other team is ranked #2 at the moment, but I don’t think they’re quite that good.
I could be wrong, but I’m finding it hard to dispute that Troy Smith isn’t anything less than this year’s Heismann winner; top that off with the stingiest defense in the NCAA (in points scored), and… well… I can’t really say that UM’s offense is all that accomplished this year.
My call: Bucks by 9. Possibly more. UM will find it hard to score more than 13 points this time, and if they do, it’ll be a miracle, especially when you take into consideration the Buck’s 12th man — their fans.
This team is probably the best-coached team in NCAA football — bar none. Some people write graffiti that says, “Clapton is God” — in Columbus, I’ve seen that same graffiti with the name “Clapton” lined out, and the name “Tressel” inserted in its place.
So far, that’s spot-on right: Tressel is going for his 6th win against Lloyd Carr’s team, and might possibly force Mr. Carr out with another win. Whatever — he has UM’s number, that’s for sure.
I understand the graffiti.
When I was attending OSU, you couldn’t enter a building without noticing a prominently-placed image of Woody Hayes kneeling on the field with his trademark black Block-O cap and a football tucked underneath his right arm. I suspect that this is still the case, too.
Those photos and paintings might soon be replaced with Mr. Tressel in a similar pose, scarlet sweater vest and all.
And, if so, I’d hardly be surprised.
