Five Straight

On Monday, January 10, 2011, something amazing happened in the world of college football. The Auburn Tigers defeated the Oregon Ducks 22-19 to win their first BCS National Championship ever. It was a soap opera of a season for the Tigers, with 99 percent of the controversy centered around man-child quarterback, Cam Newton. By now, you probably know the whole story. Newton's father solicited money from at least one school for his son's services, and allegedly the younger Newton had no idea...right. But that is neither here nor their, justice will undoubtedly be served in an adequate amount of time. Ya know, after no one would stand to lose revenue from a watered down, "Cam-less" bowl game. The macro level story in Auburn's triumph is the sheer dominance of the SEC over the rest of college football. The conference has now won five straight BCS titles with a remarkable four different teams. This is an unheard of feat in any major sport, and it will most likely never be repeated. Also, during this streak the SEC has defeated teams from the Big 12, Big 10, and now the Pac 10. The others simply cannot keep up. So, for now let Auburn bask in it's well deserved glory along with the rest of the SEC faithful, and let Oregon reload and prepare for their season opener in 2011. Where do the well conditioned, poorly dressed Ducks open up next year? At Cowboys Stadium..against another set of Tigers from the SEC, LSU. Personally I can't wait for what might be the biggest game of the year. Will the Pac 10 show that they can hang with the best of the SEC? Or will the SEC once again confirm it's legendary dominance? It will be a fun one, ya'll.