Worshippers prayfor prosperity and well beingfor the year that lies ahead, with fireworks and firecrackers proffering plenty of raucous razzle-dazzle when devotional formalities come to a close.
Yet if you're from the "Little Sisters of the Poor" conferences -- those are the words of Ohio State University President Gordon Gee when he derided TCU and Boise State for even being considered for a national championship game -- you have to hope and pray the pollsters don't screw you.