Orange Bowl Victory Will Have to Suffice

See if you Trojan Times writers can grasp this: While the Trojans finished with a flurry, the national rankings are based on the entire season, not just the last half.

Michael Hannin

Oxnard

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With the Pac-10 getting its annual bowl season reality check (a stellar 2-5 record), I thought it would be safe to read the L.A. Times sports section without being subjected to the constant mantra, “The Pac-10 is the best conference in the country!” But here comes Bill Plaschke declaring USC No. 1 on the strength of its victories over Iowa and Notre Dame.

Were these nice wins? Sure. Is USC a very good team? Sure. Is this two-loss resume of accomplishment worthy of national champion declarations? I think not. Chill out, Bill.

Robert Burns

Chatsworth

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Can you believe those hick Iowa alumni? There hasn’t been a single demand to fire the head coach!

Bernard Stock

Northridge