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The X-men cometh?

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

This week's list, conjured up on a flight out to Missouri to see Tigers QB Brad Smith, is about the 10 biggest X-factors in the chase for the BCS title game. One caveat here: The 10 teams represented aren't necessarily my top 10 teams, but if things break right, especially in regard to their X-factor people, they will have a say in who's playing in the Rose Bowl. Also included are the odds that each will please their team's faithful. 1. Marcus Vick, Virginia Tech QB: One of my buddies out in L ...

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