I missed most of the first half of the Orange Bowl due to working out with V tonight (more on that later). So, seeing the score up to now (USC 48, OU 10 with about three min. left in the 3rd), I hereby present my unofficial final top 5 AP ballot.

• 1. University of Southern California
• 2. Auburn University
• 3. University of Oklahoma
• 4. University of Texas
• 5. University of Utah

Apparently the REAL train wreck occured during halftime, Pico has details.

(BREAKING: Disney gave everyone at the game a free ticket to visit any Disney park in the world. Why the hell couldn't stuff like this happen at the Cotton Bowl?)

Back to the workout: I asked V about becoming a workout buddy for me, so we went and got physical tonight. A trip to a walking track (walk 1/2 mile, run 1/2 mile, repeat) followed by some weight work at her apartment complex's fitness center. I tried not to go too heavy, seeing as how my interview is tomorrow morning. ("I'd shake your hand, sir, but I can't quite lift my arm...") We've planned another session for Friday, and possibly some flexibility training/stretching/yoga tomorrow.

I tell you, this is shaping up to be a pretty good week...