ksquared,
LOL! Don't worry about offending me - I can take it. I'm sure much will be made of this. When you're as well known as Joe is, everything said is magnified - it sells news,
That said, I will disagree about one thing. I think Syracuse would be an excellent addition to the "Big Ten". Just because they are not in the Midwest is bunk. They should concentrate on someone who brings both quality academics & a competitive sports program. That's what they did the last time, right? ;) I agree that Rutgers would be a terrible choice and I would also have qualms about Pitt.
As far as the officiating - it probably is time for "instant replay". I think it's worked well in the pros & see no reason why it couldn't work in the college games. No game should ever be decided by anyone other than those coaching & playing - NEVER!
On to State College for the weekend - stay warm. :)