 |
| Just that stud. AP Photo/Amy Sancetta |
Yes, the referees had the balls to penalize Ohio State players all game long for holding up their hands and with the Nike provided gloves that formed a block "O". Of course, this didn't stop the Buckeyes, because hell, this is THE Game, and nothing was going to stop them from celebrating like they were supposed to. Look, I don't have a problem with referees flagging players for excessive celebration, but holding up your hands and forming a Block O isn't anything against the opposing team. Mr. Jay Z, sir, that is a penalty.
If Nike gives Pro Combat uniforms, and they also hand out the gloves, then the team in question also has to wear the gloves. It's just how it works. So why is that every time they did what they were told, Ohio State was penalized? Obviously it's not Nike's fault. They've done it before, and here, and here, and here. This is a lot of penalty's waiting to happen. There were no flags at all in those games, everyone seemed to think it was the next big fashion statement for the NCAA. Which by the way, I think the gloves look amazing and wish they would wear them every game.
The new BCS Standings came out last night, and since Boise State and LSU lost, the BCS has been shaken up. Here are the Top 10:
- Auburn
- Oregon
- TCU
- Stanford
- Wisconsin
- Ohio State
- Arkansas
- Michigan State
- Oklahoma
- LSU
This is pretty huge, since Auburn had to overcome 21 points just to win the game. Meanwhile Oregon floated on by a decent Arizona team. Not sure how that played out in the decision room, but I would still have Auburn at #2.
Wisconsin jumped Stanford, and honestly that doesn't surprise me. Earlier this weekend, BCS Guru predicted that Ohio State would jump Wisconsin in the BCS Standings to get to the Rose Bowl. I didn't think it was likely, and Sunday night he was wrong. I don't have a problem with it, he's got a fantastic blog over there, and I personally know (Just ask BSD) that mistakes can be made.
If Ohio State ends up in the Sugar Bowl, which seems most likely, they will probably be playing Arkansas. That would be one fun match up. You have a former Michigan QB that has been one of the best this year, Ryan Mallet (So he's obviously going to be eaten alive), against one of the Top 5 defenses in the country. It's a winnable game looking at it early. The Razorbacks have some serious talent though, so we will see how it plays out.
Oklahoma deserves to be in the Top 10, in my opinion. They beat a quality Oklahoma State team at home, and that will get the nod from me almost every time.
What are your thoughts on the BCS heading into Championship Week?
