The usual...after ESPIN talks the B1G and the Buckeyes down all year, they hop on board once they start to smell ratings and more money. That way, they still get to achieve all three parts of their agenda. 1. Boost the SEC as much as possible all year (which can't be done without also slighting the other conferences). 2. Take out their vendetta against the B1G for BTN while doubly helping out #1 on the agenda. 3. Remember not to completely alienate them in the very end if the B1G has a team in it so you don't have to take a team like Baylor or TCU and lose out on a huge score.

 But, I will definitely say that some love is absolutely better than no love at all. See for yourself with some more positive press for the Buckeyes:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11891743

Love seems to be coming from everywhere lately. I hope it means a #4 or #5 spot tomorrow.