Even in the face of a mountain of medical evidence (1, 000 studies, according to USA Today)--and one would think our own common sense--we still nod in agreement when the entertainment industry solemnly intones that the effects of TV, movie and videogame violence are negligible.

FORBES: Virtual Violence

And if we consider that Michigan State, affectionately known as Sparty, also beat Wisconsin in October, your common sense would surely tell you Sparty would get the affectionate nod as the second team to play in a BCS bowl game.

FORBES: Michigan State Is Bowled Over Again By The BCS