This week’s Weekly Written Analysis was taken from an article in the Columbus Dispatch; K. Gordon (2008). Penn Statement, Columbus Dispatch. Sunday October 26, 2008. As the roar of the stadium began shortly before game time the impact of sports on popular American culture was obvious. In Columbus, Ohio there is no other place to be or program to watch other than the Buckeyes football game. With a season originally toted as a rebuilding season, The Ohio State Buckeyes have taken their team with a true freshman quarterback, and turned what was thought to be a losing season into one where great things are made and incredible stories are made.
This article was written in the aftermath of a Penn State win over The Ohio State Buckeyes for the first time in Ohio Stadium in the last thirty years. This win marks the first time the Nittany Lions have beaten the Buckeyes in the Shoe since they joined the Big 10 conference ten years ago. Wow! Was all anyone could say when it was all said and done. Our extreme devotion to the popular culture icon of the college football star is what keeps up coming back game after game and season after season. Saturday October 25, 2008 was no different. With the Buckeyes ranked number 9 and Penn State ranked number 3 in the country, it was obvious the game would be close.
As the fourth quarter began with the game tied at 6-6, it was a true nail biter all the way to the end. That is, until our true freshman quarterback fumbled the ball. Oh no…all of the dreams of a possible national championship team dwindled all at once. The feeling was written on the face of every Buckeye fan the camera came in contact with. All at once the Buckeye defense pushed harder, but still allowed one touchdown. Our offense retook the field and pushed for one last touchdown to tie the game. Then it happened. Pryor threw an interception and it was all over.
As we elevate college football players to the level of celebrity we often forget they are still human. Just one year ago Pryor was a high school senior playing high school football. He may not be completely aware of the celebrity status he has achieved, but on this day he was rattled. Super-Human? No. just human.
Reference
K. Gordon (2008). Penn Statement, Columbus Dispatch. Sunday October 26, 2008.
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Excellent analysis on the game that was on Saturday. It was a good competitive game, Penn State just out played us. I agree that Pryor is just human, there is never just one thing that happens to decide the outcome of the game, it is many combined factors that decide the final outcome.
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