There has been a real love affair with USC the last three years. No one even realizes that LSU and Auburn even exist. I think this love affair even goes beyond that the Notre Dame has traditionally enjoyed (i.e. losing a game and moving up in the polls).
This puzzles me as I don't remember it being that way during USC's earlier glory years.
I've always liked USC but it has just been sickening how this lovefest has gone.
Maybe it's the Hollywood glitz. There was more talk this year about who was going to be at the game than I have ever heard.
Seriously, the PAC 10 is a stunningly weak conference and all they get is the benefit of every doubt.