In The Driver's Seat

It was another good weekend for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Not only did they crush Akron 48-3, like they should have, but the number one and two teams both got beat. This should put Ohio State in the driver's seat for another run at the National Title. the BCS ranking come out today, and OSU should be either #1 or #2.

First, #1 LSU wass downed by #17 Kentucky. No, they weren't playing basketball. Apparently, KU went out and got themselves some football players this season. The game went to three overtimes until LSU finally got stopped on a 4th and 2 play. It looked like they ran the exact same play all four downs. I think that, after being stuffed the first few tries, they might have thought about a pass play. Oh well.

Second, the Oregon State Beavers topped Cal by three points. I could no believe how badly Cal screwed up. They were down ten points, with just a few minutes to play. They took the ball and quickly scored a TD to get within 3 point. Then, they got the ball back with about a minute left. They again drove down the field to get well within fieldgoal range. On the last play of the game (with about 13 seconds left) the Cal QB took the ball, looked for someone to pass to for the win, but then tucked the ball away and ran with it. He was stopped short, they were out of time outs, and the clock ran out before the field goal team could get on to the field. In this case, the coach should have said, "If no one is open, THROW THE BALL AWAY!!!!!" Apparently he didn't, and they lost. Oh well.

Now, Ohio State has the meat of their schedule coming up. LOTS of scary games to play. The last four teams could all potentially be ranked when they face OSU. However, if the defensekeeps playing the way they have been and the offense can keep the ball rolling, I think these are all games OSU should win:

Michigan State - Beat the tar out of Indiana yasterday. They were also close in their losses to Wisconsin (37-34) and Northwestern (48-41). Michigan State always plays OSU tough.

@Penn State - The last time OSU went to Happy Valley, they got their butts whipped. It was a night game and the fans did a 'white out' where they all dress in white. This year, it is another night game. I am really worried about this game after PSU beat the crap out of Wisconsin 38-7.

Wisconsin - I am a little less worried about this game after Penn State dismantled the Badgers. Wisconsin is pretty beat up this season, with both of their starting wide receivers out for the year. Still, Wisconsin always seems to be the one game that OSU falls asleep for.

Illinois - Illinios is a strange team this year. they have won some big games, but just lost to the Big Ten kicking post, Iowa 10-6. It was an U.G.L.Y (you ain't got no aliby) game.

@M*ch*g*n - scUM is a having a weird season this year. they dropped their opener to Appalachin State and the next game against Oregon, but are #2 in the Big Ten after winning their last five games. It looks like they are back on course and a scary opponent.

GO BUCKS!!!