Great game!

The Fiesta Bowl just ended and The Ohio State Buckeyes put on quite a show. People will rightfully talk about the great offensive performances by Troy Smith, Ted Ginn, Santonio Holmes and Antonio Pittman. However, whatever the efforts on offense, the real difference in this game was the dominating defense. Led by Senior linebacker A.J. Hawk, the Buckeye defense smothered the high-powered Notre Dame offense. Mike Kudla had 3 sacks and Hawk had two more leaving Notre Dame QB Brady Quinn stumbling for most of the game. The victory give this departing group of seniors a total of 43 wins tying the team record. The offense seemed to consist of big plays or nothing. The Buckeyes gained 50 or more yards on 4 plays after having only 3 plays of that lenght all season.

Coach Jim Tressel cemented his reputation as a big game coach. He has won his last 4 bowl games. Prior to arriving in Columbus, Tressel also won 4 national championships with I-AA Youngstown State.

A lot of great players to replace, but I'm already looking forward to next season and seeing Smith and Ginn hooking up on more big plays.