well in basketball..its hard to rank a mid major school in the top 25...they just dont get as good of talent as the big conferences. But, really they havent been biased...look at Drake and Butler this season...

as far as football...i agree with the Pac 10 being way overrated...they have 1 dominant team in USC...who runs through the conference every year..and a couple of teams that are usually decent in Oregon, UCLA, Arizona State, Cal...UCLA will be garbage this season. But, USC has a legit program every season. They are a recruiting nightmare. They will have the #1 recruiting class in the nation for the 09 high school class cause they already have a commitment from the #1 player in the nation, QB Matt Barkley who throws like a fucking pro if you watch his film..its rediculous. Plus they already have some other big name commitments as well. 4 stars and 5 stars galore. They are a legit top 5 team nearly every season. They wouldnt run through the SEC like they do the PAC 10..but they would still be a national championship contender...even in a conference like the SEC. They have an easier road the the NC game with that weak ass schedule...BUT they do play Ohio State this season in a game that could determine who goes to the NC game at years end...should be interesting. Oh, and they probably wont come into the season ranked 1st. top 2-5, probably. I suspect Ohio State or Georgia to be #1 in the preseason polls. Anyone that thinks USC isnt a top 5 team is kidding theirselves though...and im a Bama fan...roll tide.

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