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USC 1 BCS 0: the real national champs? The Trojans, of course, and we owe them thanks for stripping naked a system that just doesn't work.(College Football)(University of Southern California)(Bowl Championship Series)

The Sporting News

| January 12, 2004 | Dienhart, Tom | COPYRIGHT 2004 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Take that, BCS. How does it feel to have trashed by a 12-inch cleat? The Trojans have kicked down the door of the Bowl Championship Series to become top dog, big kahuna, numero uno of the college football world, no matter how the guy behind the BCS curtain slices it.

"Everybody knows who the people's champion is," says defensive end Ornar Nazel. "It's the USC Trojans, baby."

Oh, man, is the big fella right. USC capped a 12-1 season by thumping Michigan, 28-14, in the Rose Bowl, leaving the BCS honchos with their pants around their ankles. Not a pretty sight, but it had to be done. Thank you, USC. We knew this day was coming because the BCS has shown ...

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