'The Game' 2009: Two bits

"How much does a man got to get humbled? Got humbled last year. Been humbled before and will be humbled again. In this profession, there's enough humility to go around for everybody. I'm getting tired of being humbled." (Rich Rodriguez, head football coach for the University of Michigan, after his team lost 21-10 to Ohio State yesterday, demonstrating both his command of the English language and his irrepressible narcissism)

Because OSU players wore 1954-era uniforms yesterday afternoon, their helmets didn't sport the familiar Buckeye Leaves awarded since 1968 for outstanding individual and team play.

Each throwback helmet did, however, display this sticker honoring Stefanie Spielman, wife of Buckeyes' great Chris Spielman. Stefanie died Thursday evening after a long and valiant [sic] battle with breast cancer.