Twas the night before New Orleans, when all through the state,
Not a Buckeye was stirring, no fan nor teammate.

The jerseys were hung in the lockers with care, in hopes that a trophy soon would be theirs.

Young Buckeyes were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of touchdowns and sacks danced in their heads.

Mom in OSU pj’s, and I in my Bucks stocking cap,
Had just settled down for our pre-game nap.

Tomorrow on the field there will be such a clatter,
Les Miles and team will know what’s the matter.

Beanie and Robo will be gone in a flash,
There’s no chance the Bucks won’t be ready to clash.

The moon will shine with a scarlet and gray glow,
Giving luster to Buckeyes celebrating below.

Then what to my wondering eyes should I see,
It’s the team coach with players Boeckman and Beanie.

With a dignified leader so calm and so stoic,
I knew in a second it was Jim Tressel, the heroic.

Running onto the field all of them came, and he whistled and shouted and called them by name.

“Now Robiskie, now Hartline, now Wells, and Gholston!
On Jenkins, on Boeckman, on Boone, and Barton!

From end zone to end zone….from sideline to sideline!
Miles run to Michigan, victory is mine!”

As the players prepared for this epic battle,
They showed great confidence, not to be rattled.

So onto the field the players they flew,
Helmets sparkling and shining like brand new.

And then in a twinkling the game it had begun,
The Buckeyes were scoring and having some fun.

As I looked at the action and continued to cheer,
I was excited and thankful for what I did hear.

Around the stadium could be heard OH-IO,
louder and louder the chant did grow.

Mom’s with their daughters, fathers and sons,
Everyone was enjoying the long Buckeye runs.

Their eyes would light up with each thrilling score,
This night will long be remembered in OSU lore.

The scarlet and gray were winning this fight,
The Tigers had been beaten soundly on this night.

With the last whistle blow the celebration had started,
Les Miles and LSU had just been out smarted.

Players were hugging, high fiving, and singing,
The band celebrated with victory bells ringing.

I couldn’t hold back a tear from my eye,
The pride of my alma mater was evident this night.

The team hoisted the trophy high in the air,
A picturesque scene of an exciting affair.

Tressel spoke not a word, just observed with a smile,
The celebration surrounding him for mile upon mile.

And laying his hands on the trophy at last,
He took in the moment that happened so fast.

He strolled off the field and to the fans gave a wave,
Victoriously he left, the night had been saved.

But I heard him exclaim as he walked out of sight,
“Happy BCS Championship to all…….and to all a good-night!!”

[Edited on 1-5-2008 by skynyrdmh]

not a Big Ten hater...but my team plays in the SEC (it's not Tennessee)...I think LSU has played a tougher schedule during the season plus won a conference championship game...yes they lost 2 games but those were both in triple OT....If LSU is completely healthy, I think they win a close game unless Les Miles does something boneheaded, which has has been known to do(he's been lucky and gotten away with it) By the way Mark great job on the poem!

IMO......the conference championship doesnt count in any conference. If you already played a team in regular season whats the point of playing them again for a championship.....especially if you already beat them the first time (maybe thats why Big 10 doesnt have this game)

But OSU is not gonna be a roll over like last year or like all the mouths on the tube think they will be. We dont have the Heisman curse this year or a winner of it trying to rub it in the other players face and start an argument before the game in the locker room!! (yes this did happen last year)

I predict a game on both sides of the ball with OSU winning both battles. They will hold LSU to an all time low in yardage and then beat LSU's allowed yardage on the other side.

Prediction.....OSU-28 LSU-21

Richard, Poem aint mine but thought it was pretty cool!!

ENjoy the game!!

GO BUCKS!!!

Mark...LSU played Tennessee in the SEC Championship game...a team they didn't play during the regular season. In the SEC you play 8 conference games...you play everyone in your division plus 3 from the other division...one of those is a team you play every year, the other 2 you rotate every 2 years. The reason the Big 10 doesn't have a championship game is rules state that you must have 12 teams in the league to hold a conference championship game. I'm not an LSU fan...I am a Bama fan. I just think LSU has played stronger competition...look at strength of schedule....LSU had a much higher rank in that and was 2-0 against top 10 teams. OSU played no one in the top 10...Plus the fact that LSU is healthy from injuries and basically playing a HOME game in New Orleans. This will be the fastest team on both sides of the ball that OSU has faced this year. I watch a lot of college football and have seen both of these teams play this season 3 or 4 times. I just don't think OSU can dominate both sides of the ball. Both teams have really good coaches...the thing about LSU is Miles does some stupid things, but somehow they tend to work out for LSU...maybe his luck will run out tonight...we'll see...it won't be a blowout but I think its something like a 21-17 game LSU...It should be a GREAT game tonight!