Let me tell you, Spartan fans, this guy is a legend in the making. Here's John L. Smith in today's State News discussing Jehuu Caulcrick:

"Should we probably have used Jehuu more? Yeah," Smith said. "But at that point in time, there's nine (Notre Dame defenders) in there, and they're coming with pressure, and we're not totally convinced we're going to run the ball downhill."

Once Notre Dame brought more defenders to the line, Smith said the team opted to run the ball more on the outside, where the quicker Ringer is preferred.

They couldn't stop Caulcrick in the first three quarters -- so DUH -- John L. made the brilliant call to stop utilizing his most effective running back at the most critical point of the game. It makes perfect sense, if you ask me.

Can we have our national championship now, please?

BTW: The fire John L. letters have started. Here's one and here's another.