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To: Jon Koplik who wrote (49)	1/9/2007 4:56:35 PM
From: Jon Khymn	Respond to of 55

GLENDALE, Ariz. – When the University of Florida moved up to No. 2 in the final BCS poll, some critics questioned whether Michigan – and not the Gators – deserved a shot against No. 1 Ohio State in the BCS National Championship game. Any questions now? The Gators crushed the heavily favored Buckeyes 41-14 here in the Valley of the Stun, capturing the BCS national title. It's the Gators' second football national title, along with the 1996 season, and also is the Gators' second national title in nine months. In April, the Gators won the national championship in men's basketball. "This is too much, this is too much," Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley said. "This is unbelievable. "We got the double now. What can I say? What a night. This is the stuff dreams are made of. I know how hard [Coach] Urban Meyer works. What can you say? National champions." Again. "Confetti landed on my head at both places," Foley said. "The exact same feeling. Unbelievably awesome. I can't believe it. I couldn't believe it in April. Can't believe it tonight." Believe it. The Gators (13-1) not only won the national title, but they embarrassed the Buckeyes (12-1). Led by Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith, Ohio State was averaging 410 yards offense. The Buckeyes managed 82 yards against the Gators. "Our defense did a helluva job," Florida center Steve Rissler said. "Nobody gave us credit. We played close games in the SEC, but it is the SEC. We knew our defense was one of best in the nation. "You saw the Heisman Trophy winner. He couldn't do much." Smith, who earlier in the week, talked about his fondness for In-N-Out Burgers, looked like he had a few too many cheeseburgers since the Buckeyes' last game against Michigan 50 days ago. He looked a step slow against the Gators defense all night, finishing 4-for-14 for 35 yards and he had minus 29 yards rushing as the Gators sacked him five times. ---snip--- sports.tbo.com

To: Jon Koplik who wrote (49)	1/9/2007 5:15:13 PM
From: Jon Khymn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 55

OHIO STATE FOOTBALL Smith: Mmmm...In-N-Out Burger Thursday, January 04, 2007 Doug Lesmerises Plain Dealer Reporter Scottsdale, Ariz.- Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith has a favorite burger in Arizona and some new best friends on the West Coast after he publicly professed that love Wednesday. Asked about his familiarity with the Phoenix area on his fourth bowl trip here in the last five years, the Heisman Trophy winner launched into a passionate description of his appreciation of In-N-Out Burger, a chain of 203 fast-food restaurants located only in Arizona, Nevada and primarily California. "For the folks back in Ohio, they need to understand first and foremost, it is a fresh burger," Smith said, breaking down the burger like he breaks down a defense. "The lettuce and tomatoes are extremely fresh. And they toast the buns. That's huge. That's key. They use a special kind of sauce, too. The sandwich is incredible after a long night." Word of Smith's praise at the national title game podium, with cameras rolling, was big news at company headquarters in Southern California. "It doesn't get much better than that for us," said In-N-Out Executive Vice President Carl Van Fleet. "We're kind of a small company, and we don't have any celebrity endorsers. But I think we just got the best one we could have. Not just a college football player, but the best one in America. I'd say he's a very observant and excellent food critic." All Ohio State had to do was lose to Michigan and Smith could have had all the burgers he wanted. In-N-Out helps cater food each year for the players in the Rose Bowl. Maybe it's good Smith didn't know that before Nov. 18.