And finally, the Pope John Paul II commemorative Ivy predictions:

PENN at COLUMBIA--Possibly even more tedious than last week's Columbia-Lafayette recess. The Pope was much livelier in New York than in Philadelphia this week, though, so Columbia should take it, 5-4, with a bases-loaded triple in the ninth.

BUCKNELL at CORNELL--The Big Red could be the big surprise in the Ivies this year. Bucknell will be a big massacre: Cornell, a big 44-17.

HOLY CROSS at DARTMOUTH--You've got to love making the animals in Hanover feel like pasture decoration. In the spirit of John Paul II's American visit: Holy Cross, 22-12.

PRINCETON at BROWN--Brown showed it was for real last week with a convincing win over Rhode Island. The Pope never would venture into New Jersey, so the Tigers have no chance: Brown, 27-13.

COLGATE at YALE--The Red Raiders will fail the Crest test in front of thousands in New Haven. An undefeated Eli squad can celebrate again: Yale, 31-20.

LAST WEEK: 4-4 (I missed the pregame briefing at the Hong Kong.)

SEASON: 7-5, .583 (Heading back over .600 thanks to the inspiration of the Supreme Pontiff.