In 1979, President Jimmy Carter gave a televised address that came to be known as his Crisis of Confidence speech. He beseeched Americans to buy less, to be less materialistic, less self-centered and more content with what they have in the hope a personal peace would lead to a national one. These are all noble aspirations, but unfortunately, they fell on disinterested ears.

When he was approached about being interviewed, English professor John Granger’s response was a simple and unassuming, “Why?”

About 50 young, sharp and physically fit Army ROTC cadets lined up for their morning physical training, waiting for the commands to be called out. A diminutive young woman stood in front of the group, intimidated by the rows of mostly male cadets. This was her first week as a cadet. With no prior military experience, she had been assigned platoon sergeant, meaning she would be leading the physical training routine. She read the commands off 3-by-5 inch cards, her shaky voice calling out orders.

So, after a week-long period of suspense and drama that would rival any mediocre early afternoon soap opera, it’s finally over.

Brady Hoke has officially dumped San Diego State for the University of Michigan.

But were you surprised at the season finale of this soap opera? You shouldn’t have been. Because it was evident from the start that this wasn’t a match made in heaven.

Sure, San Diego State beat UNLV 55-49 Wednesday night, and the Runnin’ Rebels are a tough opponent.

Sure, SDSU has the longest winning streak in the nation now that Duke lost. The Aztecs have won 18 straight.

Sure, for all you sentimental fans, it was head coach Steve Fisher’s 400th career victory.

Sure.

But if the Aztecs play 10th-ranked BYU later this month the way they played UNLV tonight, they’ll get embarrassed.