Ohio State a loser, maybe not? It wasn't a blow out like Penn State in the Rose Bowl. If it had been another blowout, that would have made it even more difficult for Ohio State to make it to a future BCS bowl game without a perfect season. Instead it showed that the Buckeyes can stand toe to toe with a ranked team. Texas had something to prove, they thought that they should have had a shot at the number one game. So they came into the game with a chip on their shoulder. With 2 losses Ohio State was playing for nothing but pride. So Tressel should be commended for getting his players fired up.

Boeckman made some plays late, including the TD to Pryor. And even though he played sparingly he had 110 yards passing to Pryor’s 66. It would be interesting to see if an NFL team would give him a shot. With a good offensive line, he may be able to play at the next level. Pryor will only get better. Seems to have a good head on his shoulders, making better decisions throughout the season. Great poise for a freshman. He could be your Heisman candidate next season. Wells was great in the first half. But Texas had his number in the second half and shut him down. And getting the concussion kept him off the field. I still see him playing football at the next level some day. He has both speed and power that teams with single back sets need.