There's an exciting trend sweeping the college sports world. In seemingly every corner of the country, fans are coming together after big games to show support for their schools. No, I'm not talking about pep rallies or parades, but that most cherished of college sports traditions -- the post-game riot. Ohio State fans rioted after their win over Michigan Saturday, adding their name to a prestigious list that includes Maryland, Indiana, and of course, the great fans right here in Happy Valley.

One thing troubles me. If this has become the new standard for drunken, angst-ridden fans to show their support, why haven't there been any riots here lately? Larry Johnson had a history-making season, but how can we expect him to garner Heisman votes if his accomplishments weren't even good enough to warrant a single over-turned car or flaming piece of furniture? And why do only the high-profile teams get their own riots? Our women's cross country team qualified for the national championship meet, yet I was able to walk down Beaver Avenue Saturday night without being sprayed with tear gas. It's disgraceful, but we haven't had a single celebration riot in State College this entire calendar year, and we are in danger of falling far behind the other major college sports programs in the country. I guess it won't be all bad if we end up last in the Big Ten, though. At least then our men's basketball team won't be lonely.