[Yertle]

Crap, I just wrote this big long post, and for some reason it wouldn't let me post it. I'm sure it's user-error, but whatever...

Anyways, the point of my post was that even though I'm obviously in the minority, I like Bellisari as the best #8.

- First of all, he was putting together a solid senior year. The Buckeyes were showing promise that season (with rough loses to Wisky and PSU) before he got busted for the DUI. I was starting to see a solid QB in Bellisari.

- His UCLA game was awesome in his sophomore year! He totally decked a DE on a reverse that got the entire crowd pumped up. Also, on a couple long pass plays, he sprinted down field to help the receiver up and give him a pat on the back. You can argue that he stunk as a passer, but the guy had heart and leadership.

- In his freshman season, he was a one-man wrecking crew on special teams - especially punt coverage. I told a buddy of mine before the '98 Michigan game to keep his eye on #8 in punt coverage, and sure enough, Steve seemed to make every tackle in that game. My buddy was amazed that a backup QB could be such a good athlete.

Granted, the 3 years of Bellisari at QB were rough, but I really felt for the guy. He was 100% heart and determination, and he was starting to turn things around. I was a little embarassed that Buckeye fans forced a 20 year old to go through the crap that SB had to endure. Not that CK wasn't a nice change in the following 2 years, but I'd like to see SB stay as the best #8 until someone more deserving comes along.