Thanks, Vince

In the post-game hysteria a few minutes ago, ESPN's Holly Rowe tracked down a disgruntled Matt Leinart and found him trapped in the midst of a throng of lights, cameras, and sports reporters. After an exchange of inanities, the conversation ended like this:

Matt Leinart: "I still think we're a better football team - they just made more plays."
Holly Rowe: "Thanks, Vince."

A fitting end.

Edit: I don't have a lot to say about this game. For those of you leaving comments about how USC should have won because of this or Texas lucked out because of that, save it. The Rose Bowl was rife with missed opportunities, costly mistakes, questionable coaching calls, and shoddy refereeing but what game isn't? Texas Vince Young made the right things happen when it mattered and the deserving team won an incredible game.

I cheered for USC, as my hatred for all things Texas trumped any negative feelings I have for the Trojans, but I have to admit a bit of satisfaction watching USC get USC'ed in the final minutes. You can think back to the few games in the last 2-3 years where USC was outcoached and outplayed only to pull a miraculous victory out of the jaws of defeat because Reggie Bush is Superman... or a superpusher. But not this time. Mack Brown didn't try to outwit Pete Carroll or pull some razzle-dazzle gimmick out of his arse and Vince Young didn't lead clock-draining Patriot-esque drives to keep the Trojan offense off the field. The Longhorns lined up, said, "That's fine, we'll do it your way," and Vince Young Bushed USC to win the National Championship. As much as I hate the Texas Longhorns, that was a beautiful thing to watch.