I think this is supposed to be humorous

And, in typical Onion fashion, of course it is. I guess. But when I read the article available at the link below, it occurred to me that it could as just as easily have appeared in the "straight" press, and if it were, it might pass as a normal news story. You know, one of those that you read and nod your head in agreement? Odd, that.

Ohio State Defeats Michigan 42-39 In Ultimately Meaningless Game

COLUMBUS, OH—In what had been touted as a college-football matchup for the ages, the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines 42-39 Sunday in a game that, while exciting, ultimately made no real impact on the...

[wik] I just noticed the "tweak" they'd obviously added as a "nudge, nudge, wink, wink" to keep us from taking it seriously (other than the fact it was posted in the Onion) - the game wasn't played on a Sunday. Sneaky Onion bastards!

[alsø wik] As previously discussed, I hope USC wins out convincingly, or better yet, loses twice while Florida beats Florida State by 150 points or more, because I really don't care to see a rematch between UM & OSU in Tempe. Since OSU's going to win anyway, how about Boise St, the only other ranked, undefeated team? Yes, you're right - that's going too far. 

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