So USC did what was unthinkable before the game. They routed the Oklahoma Sooners. Much to my delight, of course. So all you non-believers who kept pushing USC down below Oklahoma and Auburn (and many others, if you count the last year’s snub), bow down and accept the fact.

USC is #1. Again.

USC is the National Champion. Again.

USC has a BCS Championship. Finally. Rightfully.

They deserved to be in the BCS Championship game last year, but they announced that they had truly arrived by thumping Michigan. This year, starting pre-season at #1, they did not let the advantage (if any) slip. They kept winning systematically, even with the tremendous pressure of having the target on their backs. Even with a relatively young team. Even with the bad taste of last year in their mouths.

Systematically is the right word, and that’s why I am going to repeat it. USC never ever said that they were looking forward to being in the Orange Bowl. They always maintained that they wanted to win the conference and go to the Rose Bowl. Anything above and beyond that, is destiny. They took care of the easy games and managed to win the tough games. They kept their focus even after losing some stars to the NFL or ineligibility. Coach Carroll and the rest of the coaching staff ensured that no one was really missed. It was a job truly well done.

But again, I don’t want to make too much of it. Simply because for great teams, such things should be typical. The standards should be set so high that if the team settles for anything less than a top-5 finish, it would be considered a bad year. It is no mean feat to be considered the top (or top-5) recruiting class for two or three years in a row. This should be continued so that there is enough depth year-to-year. The young guys on the team should not let it go to their heads that they have won the National Championship. It is just the beginning. Get USC back the glory days. Be the undisputed kings of the Pac-10 and let the nonsense SEC be put back in its place.

The only reason I am shouting so much about this win is for those LSU fans of last year and Auburn fans of this year. USC won the National Championship last year (ok, split it) and won it completely this year. Face it. Move on. Stop whining.

And don’t ever underestimate the Trojans.