Two years ago this time I was in sunny Glendale. Last year it was balmy New Orleans. Tonight it is cold and foggy Pandora (this is headed in the wrong direction!) It is not that I didn't want to go. But I have more than enough stories so couldn't justify it that way (in fact spent all afternoon editing some of them). Also, after two years in a row the piggy bank is drained dry and Jenny and I are saving our pennies for the Buckeye's next visit to the Rose Bowl, a trip we have never made.

Apparently I wasn't alone. In his "Lack of Buzz" blog this week Ken Gordan of the Dispatch wrote "this is by far the quietest pregame week I've experienced in 5 years on the beat...It's just dead out here." A little surfing of the net for this years coverage produces ample evidence (or lack of it) to prove him right on . It's not a surprise, with many people worrying about their jobs and their homes. But lets be honest. After two years of playing in the national championship, Buckeye fans are also plenty spoiled. I know...some folks say they didn't go because they didn't want to see us get beat again. As for me, if I had the time and money I would still be there. We're still the Buckeyes and they're Texas and that's one huge match up. For me that's enough. Think I will go put the flag up this evening and make my own little buzz. Go Bucks!