i feel the same way. unless we reach an entirely different level that we have yet to see, we will not compete for the west...contrary to our hopes. there is what we wish, and reality, today, we sucked ***...and honestly, our defense played solid against usm, but them being a 1-11 team last year, i was a bit disappointed at our lack of pressure and lack of hard hitting against a vastly inferior opponent. i was hoping they were a step behind where we expected, but today has proven that not to be the case. hate on.