Florida was supposed to be one of the SEC’s big locks. With heralded Heisman winner Tim Tebow, a monster offense overall, and the stylings of Mr. January Urban Meyer, facing a team that had a lame-duck coach and had looked basically pitiful in its last effort against what was supposed to be its best game against Ohio St., the gators had the game in the bag.

Not so fast, my friend.

Proving once and for all that heart plays the biggest part in the gridiron clashes, the Michigan Wolverines pulled one of the biggest coups in the postseason by defeating the Gators 41-35 behind Chad Henne’s incredible day of 373 yards. Of course, without the theatrics of Adrian Arrington making circus-like catches all day, it may have all been for naught. But Lloyd Carr does not care…he went out with a winner, after he was “offered” an associate AD job with the University, and the media for the last few weeks has been centering around shady new coach Rich Rodriguez. (well in my eyes anyways with what he pulled on West Virginia).

Was it sweet revenge for Carr, who many thought was well past his prime and would not be able to handle the fast and furious Florida and its SEC presence? Of course it was. This victory was not only a great one for himself personally, but also for all of those coaches who have had to take the fall for their teams in this “what have you done for me lately”? world of sports we live in. Perhaps people should take note of the legacy that Joe Paterno has continued in Penn St.–class, respect, and teams that continue to perform year in and year out. Sure, they may not have a bajillion national championships, but they have won enough games to still get the recruits and still make the postseason virtually every year. Shame on you, Michigan officials. You made Lloyd Carr’s resume down into one bullet point versus Ohio St.

Good thing he won this game for so many reasons. I hope they enjoy their humble pie with their egg on their face for an appetizer.