To enliven debates, here are the official lines on this weekend’s playoff games. Heaviest favorites are Mooney (25), Kettering Alter (21), Delphos St. John (19) and Glenville (17½). Here we go. Good luck to all the teams. Favorites on the left. Spread, Over/Under.

DIVISION I
Glenville 17½ 39 Solon
Canton McKinley 5½ 48 Massillon
Dublin Coffman 1 31 Hilliard Davidson
Cincinnati Elder 8 50 Cin. Anderson

DIVISION II
Lake Catholic 8 52 Ashland
Maple Hts. 2 43 Toledo St. Francis
Marion-Franklin Pick 45 Brookhaven
Cin. Winton Woods 9 55 Trotwood-Madison

DIVISION III
Cardinal Mooney 25 49 Poland Seminary
Col. DeSales 11 35 Col. Watterson
Steubenville 10½ 45 Dover
Wyoming 2½ 54 Springfield Shawnee

DIVISION IV
Chagrin Falls 8½ 51 Woodridge
Orrville 3½ 48 Ottawa-Glandorf
Ironton 7 35 Coshocton
Kettering Alter 21 47 Clinton-Massie

DIVISION V
Youngstown Ursuline 13½ 41 Cuyahoga Hts.
Hamler Patrick Henry 12 ½ 52 Defiance Timora
Fredericktown 1 50 West Lafayette Ridgewood
Coldwater 11 38 St. Henry

If you were under the allusion somehow that NCAA football is not all about the money like its professional big brother, the NFL, this latest move by Ohio State University should help to open your eyes. OSU celebrated the 55th anniversary of its 1954 championship team on October 24th, and when the team takes on their archenemy, the University of Michigan, on November 21 in Ann Arbor, they will do so in a throwback jersey. Of course these jerseys will also be on sale to the general public.

The throwback jerseys will only be worn one time. This marks the first time in recent memory that OSU has worn an alternate jersey.

The Buckeyes are amongst several teams participating in a special rivalry uniform program sponsored by Nike, clearly designed to drum up jersey sales. The jerseys are still in production and will be unveiled on Nov. 15th on OSU Athletics' website.

OSU athletic director Gene Smith released a statement Wednesday saying:

"[Nike] offered us a chance to try a new uniform product featuring cutting-edge fabrics and technology. Participation in the program also offered us a one-time opportunity to salute one of those great championship teams that have built the Ohio State football tradition.

The University of Florida didn't sent too strong of a message to Brandon Spikes who was caught on film gouging the eye of Georgia running back in Washuan Ealey. Urban Meyer said that the All-American linebacker would have to sit out one half against Vanderbilt for the infraction. Spikes has stated he is sorry for the incident saying:

"I accept responsibility for my actions and I accept the consequences of my actions. I would like to apologize to my team and the coaching staff and Washaun Ealey," he said in a statement. "Football is a very physical and emotional game, but there is no excuse for my actions."

Here is the play in question. Do you think the punishment fits or was he let off to easily?

The Kent State Golden Flashes are in control of their own destiny in the MAC East Division. The Flashes own a 4-1 record in league play following a huge win over Western Michigan that snapped a 12 game skid against the Broncos. Leading the way in yesterday afternoon's victory was the combination of tandem of quarterback Spencer Keith and wideout Tyshon Goode. The pair connected on 11 pass plays for 198 yards and two touchdowns in the win. All together, the freshman Keith threw for 373 yards.

The defense gave up yards to the vaunted Western Michigan offense but would come up with big stops time and time again. Broncos quarterback, who some see as a future NFL signal caller, threw for 255 yards while completing 31 of his 49 with two touchdowns.

The Golden Flashes make the short bus ride to visit arch-rival Akron next week who is win-less in conference play so far this season. Then, if the Flashes can knock off the Zips, will be a huge game against Temple who is undefeated in the MAC's Eastern Division. The winner will likely be the champion of the league if things stay to form in the upcoming weeks.

Here are some video highlights of the big win by Kent yesterday:

Western Michigan quarterback Tim Hiller, who was born in Parma and later starred at Orville High School, is one of 16 finalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy. The award is a combination of academics, community service, and on-field performance and often dubbed as the "Academic Heisman".

Hiller has completed 62.4% of his passes for 2263 with 15 touchdowns this season and has Broncos in the hunt for a MAC championship. He has been even more impressive in the classroom already completing his business sales & marketing degree in August, 2008 and currently in classes for a MBA while maintaining a 4.00 GPA.

The senior standout ESPN regulars Tim Tebow and Colt McCoy are also finalists for the award. Here is a rundown of all the players who have excelled on the field and in the classroom this season and that are finalists for this prestigious award.

# JON ASAMOAH - OG - University of Illinois - 3.82

# MATT BAUMAN - LB - Brigham Young University - 3.91

# ERIC DECKER - WR - University of Minnesota - 3.42

# MOSES HARRIS - S - Fresno State - 3.56

# TIM HILLER - QB - Western Michigan University - 4.00

# PAUL JASINOWSKI - OT - Brown University - 3.70

# BEAU KILDOW - WR - Morningside College (Iowa) - 4.00