Hold That Tiger!

To heck with the co-national championship between LSU and USC. The fine folks at ESPN.com consulted with the brilliant staff at whatifsports.com to determine a virtual national champion.

And the Winner?

You better believe it isn't Southern Cal. LSU rallied with two virtual touchdowns to take the championship, 20-17.

Inspired by Whatifsports.com, I decided to host a virtual Stanley Cup final between the 1997-98 Red Wings and the 1954-55 Wings. I gave home ice to the New Wings (they had two more wins in the regular season). Then, later, I realized that Olympia Stadium doesn't exist any more, so all the games were held at the JLA.

Here Goes:

Game One: New Detroit 6, Old Detroit 1
Game Two: New Detroit 2, Old Detroit 1 (OT)
Game Three: Old Detroit 6, New Detroit 4 (Despite Shanahan Hat Trick)
Game Four: New Detroit 4, Old Detroit 2
Game Five: Old Detroit 5, New Detroit 2
Game Six: New Detroit 7, Old Detroit 5 (Despite Gordie Howe Hat Trick)

The 1997-98 Wings win the Series, 4-2. I'm giving the MVP to Brendan Shanahan for his seven goals and three assists. Nice work, Shanny!