The Running of the Bull (otherwise known as Media Day)

First off, let me ask the question that Smitter and I debated on the way back from University of Phoenix Stadium: Has there ever been another stadium or arena named after a university that didn't have a football team? I mean, isn't the University of Phoenix just a bunch of guys sitting in an office park somewhere with a lot of computers?

Anyway, media day was the expected spectacle. Four or five players sat on big risers (as did the coach), then there were another bunch of players (the second-tier stars, I guess) scattered throughout the stands and then everyone else (the proletariat of the team) sat in a clump of seats off to the side. If you wanted one of those players, you had to wade through everyone and ask them to come out and talk.

Most Valuable Player of the media day? The woman who was responsible for sitting and transcribing the head coaches sessions -- each of which lasted a full 60 minutes. I'd never actually watched someone develop carpal tunnel syndrome before, so that was new.

After OSU finished its availability, a pack of reporters waited alongside the stands where the Gators would come in, scouting out a spot for Reggie Nelson, who hasn't spoken publicly since the death of his mother. Nelson didn't show up, however, and Urban Meyer admitted that he wouldn't be surprised if focus was - understandably - a bit of a problem for Nelson on Monday. That said, he expects Nelson to play and play well because, in his words, he's one of the best players Meyer has ever seen.

As for his pregame speech to the players, Meyer said he'll have plenty of material to draw on to fire up the team. Here's something he should point out: the seats in the stadim are painted scarlet and gray!