Digg ThisI’m enjoying a nice, cold, Sam Adams Black Lager at the moment: Troy Smith led the consensus #1 Ohio State Buckeyes to a 24 - 7 victory over the Texas Longhorns in NCAA football action tonight.
Thanks, guys!
After losing 9 seniors to the NFL draft this past season, coach Jim Tressel assembled his troop of last year’s second-teamers and elevated them to starters. People wondered how they’d really do this year, regardless of the talent: after all, they had little experience, especially in the defensive secondary.
The Bucks turned in a defensive gem.
Thanks, guys!
People wondered how they’d do after losing several offensive linemen to the NFL draft. Ummm… lemme see here… Heismann candidate quarterback Troy Smith sacked only once, completing 17 of 27 passes for 269 yards and two touchdowns.
Thanks, guys!
To me, the Bucks deserve the #1 rating, especially after tonights decisive win; there’s no doubt it at all. So, who’s #2?
My money’s on Notre Dame this year, which should make things interesting this season, as I have a good friend in South Bend who would love to knock me off the #1 perch (she thinks I have a tendency to gloat about the Buckeyes. OK, maybe I do, but with good reason, OK?).
The Bucks beat a solid Texas team tonight, no doubt about it. They played tough. Ohio State has some issues to address, as well: the defense still has some question marks, although I think the one with Jame Laurenitis’ name next to it needs to be removed.
So thanks, guys! I appreciate your effort. I appreciate your pride. I appreciate your dedication. I appreciate that you all — like myself and many others in this state — bleed Scarlet and Gray. It also means that I have to come up with a new “Buckeye Blend” for a CSS file this year… for Michigan week, and possibly for a bowl game…
Thanks, guys!
