... time to start looking at the progress being made by programs around the country. 

One of the most surprising statistics is that the Washington Huskies are sitting at 3-3 at the midway point, and look like a good value.

A lot of credit has to go to head coach Steve Sarkisian and the belief he has bred into the program. He brought in an excellent coaching staff and changed the work ethic of the entire conditioning program.

He also brought new offensive schemes and a top-notch defensive coordinator in USC's Nick Holt. 

At the end of the day, though, a lot of us wondered if that would be enough to overcome a perception of abysmal talent level. The team had gone 0-12 last year and didn't even look competitive doing it. 

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