That's what everyone this season is giving the Bucks. They start game-planning the first day after last year's bowl season. Everyone is working to get the "marquee" win against tOSU.

Yes, haters, we know Alabama, Oregon, FSU and LSU get the same treatment. And yes, we know the Bucks faltered against VaTech. But guess what? If the Bucks didn't have you haters, they wouldn't be considered the power in college football that they are. So, thanks for the notoriety.

The true point in this ramble is this: This team is getting knocked around on defense at times and the offense is growing. But every one of these haymakers, whether landed, dodged, or counter-punched, is toughening this team up for next week (and next year... good lord they'll be beastly). 

So keep your chins up, Bucks fans. It may be ugly at times, but the lumps will help the learning.