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What I would like to know is why all of the big-mouths, not all of them are, at ESecPN fail to discuss the topic of over-signing in the SEC. Why does the NCAA (National Regional Athletic Association), who claims that they want to guarantee that all teams compete on a level playing field, fail to investigate said over-signing? SEC coaches have openly admitted to the practice.The SEC commishioner says that he wants the practice to end.But NOBODY will DO anything about it, including the national press, who ignore it. Why is the SEC so great? They have twice as many recruits to choose from. Finally, everyone wants to disrespect OSU's schedule. But, even though Notre Dame has beaten three teams in the final BCS rankingsand OSU has only beaten 2, OSU has also beaten all three teams that beat a third BCS team, Northwestern. So, how is our schedule so much crappier than the Domers. And, why is the SEC ranked so high? Because 10 of them are always ranked in the pre-season rankings. Therefore, every time that they win a conference game; WOW!!!! they beat a top 25 team. Sorry with the rant on my first post. BUT, I am fed up with the national pundits (idiots), who treat OSU like a sister-of-the-poor program. If they aren't us, they hate us. Success sometimes breeds contempt.

Fowler has Buckeye envy, surrounded by so many colleagues with Ohio ties.
Herbie,Lou, Spiel's, Robert Smith, Joey Galloway, Desmond, Eddie... I love our state and the influences it has had on all parts of life in the USA!

tOSU is ranking around 40th in strength of schedule, correct? ND around 25th? Wow, big difference! (sarc)

Condolences on your Dad, Matt.

Great to have you back, Bax. I'm sure this
article makes your Dad proud, as he and Woody laugh at Hokey's attempts to look comfortable in short sleeves (Woody pulled it off, Brady not so much). Best wishes to you and your family.

One more point....I saw a thread on the OurBitchAgain website bragging about their big, strong strength-of-schedule ranking....LOL! They LOST to the highest rated teams they played (Bama, ND, Neb., tOSU). Hell, Kentucky (1-10) might have a claim, as their schedule is better than NDs. The only thing that matters is having a reasonable schedule (dont reward for purposely scheduling cream-puffs) and fricking WINNING. Heck, yeah, claim it.

Meanwhile, dont forget UGA got bombed in the regular season, Bama lost at home and the great Florida Gators needed a miracle to beat ULLafayette. Yet OSUs "ugly wins" will hurt them. Such a double standard it makes me sick. If somebody prints up 2012 NC shirts I want one

Go to www.customink.com I have dealt with them for several years and they are reliable. GO BUCKS !!

Agree....plus I think you should have to win a post season game to claim a NC. Still, we've gotten little recognition for the ridiculously difficult accomplishment of going undefeated. Belittling it, our schedule, and even for next year if we pull it off again is beyond disgusting.

Awesome article Bax..thanks.