almost finished.


Beautiful.

It’s tempting to see Troy Smith holding up that Heisman Trophy and think about all he’s accomplished, both at Ohio State and before.

It’s tempting to think about this as the pinnacle of his college career.

But we’re not done yet, right?

I’m sure Troy would be quick to point out that he has one more game wearing scarlet and gray. He has one more shot to show he is the embodiment of grace under pressure. If you ask him, he would say there is still unfinished business to take care of.

That hardware — that crystal football you take home when you win a national championship — is more important than that bronze guy he won tonight. Troy would tell you the same thing.

I have little doubt that Troy Smith is the greatest quarterback that Ohio State’s ever seen. But if he wins on Jan. 8 — his final game as a Buckeye — there will be no question.

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  1. Wow.

    It is amazing that his story is not a made for tv movie already. I wonder if he has sold the rights yet?

    Being a former high school teacher, I cried seeing him win such high accolades. I felt Ginn and Tressel. It is amazing to push and guide a student to succeed. Small things or big things, it matters not. It is all amazing.

    After all of the bad press the University received from Clarett, it is refreshing to experience what Tressel can do with someone who makes the right choices. Could there be a larger chasm between the two former recruiting classmates? I wonder if Maurice took in the ceremony from his eight by eight cell.

    I believe that in years to come, historians of college football will look back at Smith’s Heisman win as a critical milestone for the program. Tressel now commands everyone’s attention. He will have every team until he dies. He will never lose a team, ala John L. Smith or Larry Coker. Every recruit will drink the Kool Aide. Each player will buy into his methods. It is the beginning of a golden era of Ohio State football. I’m not necessarily predicting perfect seasons and championship rings for years to come, but rather an untarnished, unfettered pride and love for the program. Unbridled integrity and respect. Honor.

    Thank you Troy. Thank you Jim Tressel.

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