USC: National Champs

Without any shred of a doubt, the USC Trojans are national champions. I say this not as a USC fan. I didn't even like them at all before my sister started going there. I say this because USC was voted #1 in both the AP and coaches' polls before winning the Rose Bowl. The so-called BCS national championship game will only produce a co-champion on paper because of a contractual obligation that requires coaches to vote the winner of that game #1. What a damn joke!

Comments

[Sara]

As a USC student, obviously I agree that the Trojans are national champs. Their wins throughout the season were decisive, and their Rose Bowl win showcased the domination they're capable of. People forget that while they did lose to Cal, it was in triple-overtime. They're returning almost 90% of the team, so let's hope next year will settle all the scores. Fight on.

[Brian]

And on top of returning all those starters, USC is getting the top recruiting class in the nation this winter. How are they going to find playing time for all these guys? There traditionally has been lots of parity in the Pac-10 for a long time, with no team repeating as champs very often. But suddenly USC has become this giant powerhouse, the likes of which hasn't been seen on the West Coast for a long time. Suddenly it's as if the balance of power has shifted from Florida to Southern California. Good timing in going to school there, Sara!