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    Still a Sucker for the Underdog

    I’m still a big fat sucker for the underdog. I loved it when Boise State put it on Oklahoma in last Season’s Fiesta Bowl. And I loved it on Saturday when Appalachian State beat Michigan. Can you believe that? I still can’t. It’s not just that a Division 1-AA school beat a Division 1-A school. This little David beat the number 5 Goliath in the country, the University of Michigan. Pat Forde of ESPN has it right:

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    See the ending of . . .

    “… one of the most significant moments in the history of college football” – Stewart Mandel (Sports Illustrated) “… a game unlike any college football has ever witnessed” – Pat Forde (ESPN) “… one of best games in college football history” – Arash Markazi (Sports Illustrated)

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    A Heartbreaker for Romo and the ‘Boys

    I have written a lot of football blogs this week and probably shouldn’t indulge in another one. But I can hardly let the Cowboys’ last game of the season go by without some comment. The Cowboys loss tonight was as ignominious as Boise State’s triumph earlier this week was glorious. The Cowboys had many opportunities to win this playoff game, but they did not take advantage of them. But the one blown opportunity that everyone will remember is Tony Romo’s bobbled snap on a game-winning field goal attempt with one minute left to play. The Associated Press summed things up like this: “The Pro Bowl quarterback who saved their season…