Rose Bowl is coming up roses

Over the years I've become a bgger and bigger college football fan. Why? Because, in spite of the scandals, there's a certain truth and a love for the game. Yes, these kids want to be big-time and famous, but they got here because they love to play the game. There's nothing you can see more clearly on Vince Young's face. Leinart lost it. I think Reggie still has it.

Maybe that's why we were all so tightly wrapped around that game. We could see it in their eyes and, just for a few moments, we went along for the ride.