... For the most part, we all shake our heads in agreement, but with somewhat of a "yea, but..." kind of attitude.

In 2009, however, this extremely over-used term seemed to be no more relevant than what we all saw unfold during this past year's college football season.

Let's take a look at the statistics that back this premise.

First and foremost, I'll take a peek at the conference champions of the "meaningful" FBS conferences and their respective total defensive rank within their conference.

 

SEC: Alabama

No. 1 in the SEC, and No. 2 overall defense in the entire country, including the BCS National Title.

 

Big 12: Texas

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