Glendale Here We Come!

Well, I guess I'm not technically headed to Glendale. We opted to buy the new flat panel HDTV instead. I also just realized that I have a jury trial that begins the morning after the National Championship game. So, as thrilled as I am that OSU is making it's second appearance in 5 years, it looks as though I'll be watching the game later in the week:(

The Rice household is obviously beaming over Saturday night's victory over MI. Based on the polls out today, I think that nearly the entire nation is in agreement: MI remains the #2 team in the Nation. Accordingly, I think it only makes sense that MI face OSU in the National Championship, right? What a surprise, an SEC coach doesn't agree:

Florida coach Urban Meyer said Sunday a rematch between Michigan and Ohio State would be cause for immediate change to the BCS.
"If that does happen, all the (university) presidents need to get together immediately and put together a playoff system," he said. "I mean like now, January or whenever to get that done."

Is he serious? FL struggled against Vandy and GA and barely won against SC and TN. Yet Meyers thinks the BCS is flawed if MI and OSU meet again? Is he kidding? Is he disputing that MI is the #2 team in the nation. Please keep in mind that 1. As an Ohio native, the Wolverines are my sworn enemy and 2. As much as they deserve to be in Glendale, I'd be perfectly happy if OSU were to meet another team (not anxious to go through the anxiety of last weekend again). But, fair is fair...and right now, fair is to have a rematch in my opinion. Because of strength of schedule, if USC wins out, I do understand how they could jump into the #2 position....but they lost to unranked Oregon State! MI lost only to the #1 team in the nation...by only a field goal.

To sum it up, Urban Meyer just won himself a position up there with Tuberville as a snot-nosed whiner!!!

In truth, I would love nothing better than for FL to get the bid to the National Championship game. The only thing sweeter than a Tennessee victory over the Gators would have to be the Buckeyes kicking the crap out of them!!!

The Time Has Come...Almost

1 Day, 2 Hours, 35 Minutes . . .
Click here for official countdown on espn.com.

I'd love to talk about my Buckeyes and my anticipation of the big game, but a more important story just came across the wires.

Rest in Peace, Bo. I was just reviewing the obituaries in my hometown newspaper and thinking how terrible it would be to pass away just before this game. Okay, so I admit that I'm a freak:) I'm sure Woody will look forward to seeing the game tomorrow with his old friend.

So Close!

1 Day, 21 Hours, 45 Minutes . . .
I know that I promised to find something interesting to blog about today. I'm sorry, I've failed. I, however, did come across a great website today. Check out Songs of The Ohio State University. It not only has lyrics to all relevant OSU songs, but also offers a history of the song and audio. Reviewing these songs also has me in the mood to relearn the alma maters for Denison and UT (which I usually remember this time of year just from attending the games...I miss my Vols this year).

Another Day Down

2 days, 23 hours, 45 minutes . . .

With all the anticipation for Saturday, it's difficult to focus on any other topic for discussion. I'll work on something interesting for tomorrow.

The Countdown Continues

3 days, 23 hours . . .
And my heart continues to race with the anticipation.

The Countdown . . .

5 days, 2 hours, 5 minutes . . .

If you have no idea what I'm counting down, check out any Sports website (espn.com, si.com, etc.) and you'll find it as the top story. Read a few while you're there. I did today and had goosebumps the whole time! I'm even more excited now that the Rice household has joined the ranks of HDTV watchers. The scarlet and gray never looked so sweet!

Credit Where Credit Is Due

BCS
The first BCS standing are out. You'd think that I would have little to complain about with my beloved Buckeyes firmly sitting at #1. Well, "not so fast my friend!" Sorry, couldn't help myself. And, rarely will you find a pregnant woman with nothing to complain about:) As a Buckeye fan, it is in my blood to loathe the team to the North. However, I am a football fan. I don't only watch OSU and UT games, I watch football all day Saturday and reruns of games oftentimes throughout the week. I've seen teams from every conference. I've seen USC....I've seen the team to the North. Sorry to say their name Woody, but MI deserves the #2 spot. Obviously the majority of coaches in country disagree with me since they also have USC at #2...though come on, how many games do these coaches really get to watch? If you haven't noticed, they have something a little better to do with their Saturdays. Note: It's quite strange to be a completely (well, sort of) objective observer of the college football scene...I'm so used to hating MI b/c they're MI and FL for the same reason (more about FL below). Where my objectivity stops:
Tommy Tuberville
He is actually still bitching about being shut out of the National Championship two years ago. Really Tommy? How about you focus on this year and this team? You obviously didn't do that when preparing to play Arkansas! I don't know what it is about this man, but he just rubs me the wrong way. Do I think the BCS is fair? Not really. Do I have a better solution. No. Do I think it is really set up to screw conferences like the SEC? Of course...flash back to 2001 SEC Championship game that killed UT's hope of competing for Nat'l Championship. Nevertheless, BCS is what we have now, so quit bitching and deal with it. What does it matter now anyway...you lost to Arkansas!!!!
The "More on Florida"
Obviously, I'm a huge Troy Smith fan and I do support his Heisman candidacy. That fact may skew my next comments...though, honestly, as long as the Heisman winner has earned it, I won't be upset if Troy doesn't win...really. I don't think he cares much either...he's just a class act. Anyway, back to the point. Chris Leak for Heisman...Leak for Heisman? Really? I'm not sure that people are really strong in this belief when it's discussed, but it has been discussed. My problem with "Chris Leak for Heisman?" He is sharing the job! Sure, his stats are great, but he is not getting every snap! Meanwhile, Smith, White, Ange, etc. are the sole QBs on their teams...they take every snap....they are involved in every play (unless they're way ahead and want to give the second string a chance:). Tebow is taking a stronger and stronger role in the FL offense every game. I don't care if they are using him as a tailback...he is in as QB! Accordingly, I scoff at any mention of Leak for Heisman. Come on!

This concludes today's session of "a pregnant lady ranting about college football."