In Response

In response to the previous posts, here are a few observations:

-The election occurring in less than two weeks is certainly a good thing. Both candidates talk about change and a new world but they both run negative ads constantly and bicker over extremely trivial soundbites and issues. At times this feels like third grade recess. McCain is definitely the safe pick and his supposed double digit deficit in the polls may be lessened considerably at the polls. We'll see how eager voters are to vote for someone like Obama who has never been a candidate for president before. An Obama victory would signal a big change in American society and for the entire world, as we are the last superpower and the world watches us and how we make decisions. A McCain victory would signal that we are focused as a nation on foreign events and that solid dependable decision-making is the number one focus on voters' minds. Whatever happens, we will all be happy when the election concludes. Maybe then Joe the Plumber will get expunged from the public's mind.

-The college football season has certainly been intriguing but the same BCS rules apply and most likely we will see the same controversies that occur every season in regards to the BCS. The title game will feature some combination of Texas, Oklahoma, OK State, Florida, Alabama, USC, Penn St., and LSU. My hope is that the Ball State Cardinals continue their strong push and make it all the way to a BCS game. I know that a MAC participant in college football's lucrative event seems a long-shot, but I don't really care what history says. My Cardinals (and I can say that as I am a soon-to-be alum of the university) feature a future NFL QB (Nate Davis) and solid playmakers all over the offensive line, receiving corps, defensive secondary, and special teams. I have counted at least seven legitimate pro prospects on this team. A game vs. Central Michigan in November seems to be the only obstacle in BSU's trek toward an unbeaten season. A win there should probably assure that undefeated season and BCS eligibility. They are already 20th in the rankings and moving up eight spots is certainly a possibility. It would be an amazing sight to see us in the BCS, especially after witnessing a blowout in West Lafayette against Kyle Orton and the Boilers in 2004, multiple 50 and 60 point losses to BCS schools in 2004 and 2005, the near miss against IU at home in 2006, and the heartbreaking loss to the #2 Wolverines in the Big House in 2006 (I was at that game). Cardinals in the BCS? Chirp chirp!!