It is unknown, however, whether the Big Ten can rebound in 2008 because the conference is going through an identity change. Joe Paterno will be running some spread in his offense. Rich Rodriguez is bringing his versatile spread to Michigan. Ron Zook has brought his coaching tactics from his days at Florida up North. Even Jim Tressel is shying away from his traditional “three yards and a cloud of dust” offense.
Michigan could be 10-2 or it could be 6-6 next year. Penn State could be 11-1 or 7-5. Minnesota might reach seven wins or it could have zero. The only reliable teams this year are Ohio State and Wisconsin. Each should win at least nine or 10 games.
Can Ohio State make it to the National Championship for a third straight year?
Although there may be a mass uproar from many college football fans who are simply tired of seeing them these past two years, especially in SEC country, an undefeated season including a win over USC should merit OSU either a No. 1 or No. 2 seed. While beating USC would give the Buckeyes legitimacy, the program would have a bull’s eye on its back for each conference game. Away games at Memorial Stadium in Champaign and Camp Randall Stadium in Madison will go a long way toward determining whether the Buckeyes can first win the Big Ten.
Speaking of the Buckeyes, how much will blue chip recruit Terrelle Pryor play his freshman year for the Buckeyes?
First Pryor was being compared to Vince Young. Now, analysts are saying his role will be more like Tim Tebow’s was as a freshman for Florida. Honestly, I have no idea since the kid is probably just graduating from high school. As long as he isn’t being compared to Ryan Perrilloux, the Buckeyes will be pretty well off with this kid.
Does Alabama finally beat Auburn in ‘08?
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