Page 2's Bomani Jones has five reasons to rematch Ohio State and Michigan, and five reasons not to. For me, the biggest reason not to is that the BCS Championship is supposed to decide conclusively who is No. 1, But if Michigan wins a rematch, what has really been decided? That we need to play a rubber match?
I'm not really worried about that happening, because I think USC will beat the Irish and see the Buckeyes in Glendale, but these Bucks would handle Michigan again if they got there.
I'm still waffling between thinking "Bring it on, Wolves, and we'll kick your ass again in Arizona", and relishing a chance to play the long-hated Trojans for everything. But as Bomani Jones says, either way we're assured of one thing:
Troy Smith will be in Glendale no matter what.Talk about punctuating a Heisman season. Saturday's game showed the story behind Smith's numbers – it's hard to think of the last time a college quarterback has looked as in control of games as Smith does. His posture is perfect, his timing precise, his patience virtuous. While Vince Young's legend was built on the uncommon ability to react to what was thrown at him, Smith seems to know what's going to happen before it does and is simply buying enough time to do what he wants to do. It's breathtaking; anyone who misses his last game must not have a clue.
And anyone who thinks Michigan, USC or any other team not playing on Sundays could beat Smith and the Buckeyes is foolish.
No matter the opponent, the next Heisman winner and the next national champion are Must-See TV.
I'm liking this Bomani Jones guy.
Posted by dan at November 21, 2006 11:44 PM