... seems most everyone wants to present some manner of bowl projections. Every year, it proves to be a most futile exercise.

Look at what the Big XII title game has done in its 11-year history. For example, in 2008, many a Longhorn fan likely had to cancel Miami plans. Oops...

What makes this exercise even more absurd in 2009 is the mediocrity in the "deep" conferences. There are some conferences who have well earned their reputations—one way or another.

But I ask you, can it be that some of the "elite" conferences are trading on reputation and not much more?

 

Big XII

In 2008, they boasted three of the top eight in the BCS, with sound support from the balance. You could build your case ...

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