Taken from ESPN article By Chris Fowler... http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=fowler_chris&id=3699793
• Alabama would be an underdog against any of the Big 12 teams it could face. Texas Tech or Texas would be rated about a touchdown favorite and Oklahoma would be favored by 8½. USC would be an 11-point pick over the Tide in by far the most lopsided (on paper) potential title game.
• The Trojans, in fact, would be favored over all potential BCS opponents. OU would be a 2½-point underdog to USC, Texas Tech a 4-point dog, and Texas 5½ points. One of the most evenly matched title games would be USC and Florida, with the Gators a 1½-point underdog.
• Florida would be favored against all teams except USC, with Oklahoma versus Florida a near toss-up.
I love how the MIGHTY Trojans get so much love from Vegas and the media... you think these guys would eventually learn there is more to a team than just hype and talent. Don't get me wrong, I'm just saying things like good coaching, being prepared, and a team's heart and chemistry are always overlooked. We are not a "sexy" team, we just go out and play ball control offense and good defense and that obviously makes us an overrated team, undeserving of our ranking. Sounds like '92 all over again to me. I for one like the fact that we would be an underdog to whoever we could play, if we get the chance. We seem to perform better in that role. Roll Tide Roll!
• Alabama would be an underdog against any of the Big 12 teams it could face. Texas Tech or Texas would be rated about a touchdown favorite and Oklahoma would be favored by 8½. USC would be an 11-point pick over the Tide in by far the most lopsided (on paper) potential title game.
• The Trojans, in fact, would be favored over all potential BCS opponents. OU would be a 2½-point underdog to USC, Texas Tech a 4-point dog, and Texas 5½ points. One of the most evenly matched title games would be USC and Florida, with the Gators a 1½-point underdog.
• Florida would be favored against all teams except USC, with Oklahoma versus Florida a near toss-up.
I love how the MIGHTY Trojans get so much love from Vegas and the media... you think these guys would eventually learn there is more to a team than just hype and talent. Don't get me wrong, I'm just saying things like good coaching, being prepared, and a team's heart and chemistry are always overlooked. We are not a "sexy" team, we just go out and play ball control offense and good defense and that obviously makes us an overrated team, undeserving of our ranking. Sounds like '92 all over again to me. I for one like the fact that we would be an underdog to whoever we could play, if we get the chance. We seem to perform better in that role. Roll Tide Roll!