"This USC team is outstanding, but why is everyone so sure that this is the nation’s second best team? Are they basing this on wins? The Auburn victory was great, but beating Arizona State, Notre Dame, Washington and Washington State really isn’t that big a deal. Is losing to Cal in overtime better than losing to Florida? Where’s the love for LSU as the nation’s second best team? The Tigers also have a dominant win over Auburn and the win over Georgia is better than anything the Trojans have done. LSU matches up well, if not better than USC with a defense that’s just as good, receivers that are just as explosive, a veteran quarterback who’s playing well, and an offensive line as good as any in the country. I’m not saying USC isn’t necessarily number two; I’m just saying it’s not a slam-dunk." http://collegefootballnews.com/2003/Columnists/Fiu/COW/Cavalcade_of_Whimsy.htm The Road to the Sugar Bowl LSU (8-1) – 14.92 – The least talked about of the one-loss teams, LSU has recovered very well since losing at home to Florida Oct. 11. An out-of-conference schedule that’s included games with Louisiana-Monroe, Arizona, Western Illinois and Louisiana Tech has ensured them of having, by far, the weakest schedule strength of the Top 8 teams. Up Next: at Alabama (Nov. 15) BCS Boosters: at Ole Miss (Nov. 22), SEC Championship game (Dec. 13) http://collegefootballnews.com/2003/Columnists/RC/SugarRoad/Road_To_Sugar_Bowl.htm
