Sure OSU has took it on the chin the last 2 title games, but these guys are far from a push over. They have won a title as a big underdog, been blown out a favorite, and were beaten but not embarrassed last season. They have a winning record in BCS games, and they will go anywhere and play anybody. Hell the team that USC thrashed is totally different with Beanie and Pryor in the backfield. They may take another beating tonight, but they get a bad rap in my opinion.
I think the Oklahoma is the team that gets a free pass. Blown out in 2 title games, beat by Boise St., and drilled by WVU in BCS games. Their history never seems to surface because they score a lot of points this season. Hell, Texas deserved the title game nod over OU.