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> I saw on Sportscenter this morning where Trev Alberts has his top 5
> (on July 5th?!).

I know. Kinda late.

> 5. Iowa
> 4. Virginia Tech
> 3. Michigan
> 2. LSU
> 1. USC

What? No Nebraska? I thought this was a Trev Alberts Top 5.

Seriously though, that's pretty decent.

> The Big 12 myth is
> hopefully done.

Nobody thinks this makes any sense. What's been said about the Big
12 that hasn't ever been said about any other major conference?

> Iowa and Michigan are about the best the Big 10
> has to offer, unless Tressel can pull another miracle season.

No miracle. Ohio State was just great in 2002, and they should be
good again this season. They will make the Big 10 a four-way race
with Michigan, Iowa, and Purdue who only faces one of the other
three.

> USC
> seems to have the easiest time of it, but you have to wonder if
> they
> feel they have anything left to prove.

Don't people keep trying to remind us that there's never been a
three-time AP champion? Not that I care, but I figured USC might
have that chip on their shoulder.

> Are there any surprises out
> there? Maybe Clemson?

Whitehurst should have a better year, but I wouldn't expect anything
more than getting bowl eligible, and maybe another Palmetto State
brawl.

> Maybe Miami? Always talented, but questions are many on
> both sides of the ball.

I'd like to know what kind of questions they have on defense with
nine starters returning. Miami's going to be a threat, and that
should surprise nobody.

> FSU? Maybe a new qb is just what they need.

Xavier Lee should make a fine QB. They'll play for the ACC title in
Jax.

> Florida? Can Meyer have the same success here as he had at Utah?

Potentially more. He's already inherited a very talented and
experienced team. I wouldn't be surprised to see them win the SEC
this year.