Assorted news

* It appears Braylon Edwards attempt to grab Charlie Frye during yesterday's debacle was an attempt to send a message to the (awful) offensive line about the need to keep his jersey clean. Agree with the sentiment, love the passion, but shut up already Braylon!

* Don't get to watch many games here in Florida, but the vibe around the CBJ has swung drastically since Ken Hitchcock was named head coach last week. The playoffs are a long shot now (hell, nearly an impossible dream...) but there does seem to be a direction and a future that has been lacking.

* Don't look now, but barring a monumental upset, it's Ohio State v. USC on January 8 in Glendale. Not sure what to think just yet, but USC was very impressive against Notre Dame on Saturday. The Trojans have the athletes to make a very good and competitive game. As a Buckeye fan with fresh wounds from 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2003 and 2005, there is no way I can avoid worrying until the BCS Championship Game. After all, aren't we supposed to be paranoid?

* Some excellent news: #1 in the USA Today Coaches Poll, #3 in the AP Poll for the basketball Buckeyes. This is the first time in school history the Bucks have been #1 in football and men's basketball. I have yet to see a game, but we should now more after Wednesday's showdown in Chapel Hill. And, just wait until Oden returns and makes his mark...