West Side Connection: 10 West Coast Teams the East Coast Needs to Know

Usually by the time the West Coast games start, the East Coast is fast asleep. The time difference is three hours, the games are either on Fox Sports West, or if they are on a prime time, they will start at 10 p.m.

The media is almost always biased for the East teams. If you look at the last five BCS National Championship games you will notice a lack there of teams from the West.

2005: University of Southern California vs. Texas

2006: Florida vs. Ohio State

2007: Louisiana State University vs. Ohio State

2008: Florida vs. Oklahoma

2009: Alabama vs. Texas

Five years, one team from either the Pac-10, or any other western conferences.

It is time to end this East Coast bias that ESPN, and the poll voters have against the West. It is time for those people who might be sleeping on the East when half of these teams play to take notice.

Sit back, relax, and click through these 10 teams that you may know a little about, but may see a lot more of come BCS National Title time.

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10. San Diego State University

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 07: Running back Jercell Fort #22 of the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs flips as he is upended by defensive back Josh Wade #17 of the San Diego State Aztecs on November 7, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.

San Diego State University—member of the Mountain West Conference, nicknamed the Aztecs.

San Diego State 2010 record: 3-1

Ranks: 16th in passing with 296 yards per game, 25th in rushing with 213 yards per game, 18th in points per game with 38.3, and 12th in points against with 13 points per game.

Passing leader: Ryan Lindley–QB Rating: 138.54, with 1,174 yards and six touchdowns.

Rushing leader: Ronnie Hillman—83 attempts, with 532 yards rushing and eight touchdowns.

Receiving leader: DeMarco Sampson—19 receptions, with 373 yards and two touchdowns.

9. UCLA

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AUSTIN, TX - SEPTEMBER 25: A UCLA Bruins cheerleader performs during a game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA)—member of the Pac-10, nicknamed the Bruins.

UCLA's 2010 record: 2-2 overall, 0-1 in the Pac-10.

UCLA ranks 118th in passing with 81 yards per game, 20th in rushing with 218 yards per game, 85th in points per game with 21, and 61st in points against with 22 points per game.

Passing leader: Kevin Prince—81.81 passer rankings, 285 yards, and two touchdowns.

Rushing leader: Johnathan Franklin—69 attempts, 409 yards, and four touchdowns.

Receiving leader: Nelson Rosario—12 receptions, 115 yards, and zero touchdowns.

8. USC

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Lane Kiffin (L) the new college football coach of University of Southern California speaks during a news conference at Heritage Hall on the campus of USC on January 13, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Dja

University of Southern California (USC)—member of the Pac-10 Conference, nicknamed the Trojans.

USC's 2010 record: 4-0 overall, 1-0 in the Pac-10.

USC ranks: 38th in passing with 250 yards per game, 21st in rushing with 218 yards per game, 23rd in points with 37 per game, and 56th in points against holding teams to 21 points per game.

Passing leaders: Mark Barkley—166.65 passer rating, 941 yards, and 12 touchdowns.

Rushing leaders: Marc Tyler—51 attempts, 288 yards, and three touchdowns.

Receiving leaders: Ronald Johnson—20 receptions, 249 yards, and five touchdowns.

7. Air Force

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AIR FORCE ACADEMY, CO - NOVEMBER 11: Students of the Air Force Falcons watches the action during the game against of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on November 11, 2006 at Falcon Stadium on the Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Photo by

Air Force University—a member of the Mountain West Conference, nicknamed the Falcons.

Air Force's 2010 record: 3-1 overall, 2-1 in the Mountain West Conference.

Air Force ranks: 117th in passing with 105 yards per game, first in rushing with 394 yards per game, 28th in points scored with 36 points per game, and 40th in points against, averaging 19.

Passing leader: Tim Jefferson—129.76 passer rating, 420 yards, and three touchdowns.

Rushing leader: Jared Tew—78 attempts, 371 yards, and two touchdowns.

Receiving leader: Jonathan Warzeka—five receptions, 107 yards, and one touchdown.

6. Arizona

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TUCSON, AZ - SEPTEMBER 25: Kicker Alex Zendejas #14 of the Arizona Wildcats attempts a field goal during the college football game against the California Golden Bears at Arizona Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Wildcats defeated th

University of Arizona—a member of the Pac-10 Conference, nicknamed the Wildcats.

Arizona's 2010 record: 4-0 overall, 1-0 in the Pac-10.

Arizona ranks: 12th in passing with 300 yards per game, 90th in rushing with 120 yards per game, 35th in points scored with 34 per game, and third in points against with 11 per game.

Passing leader: Nick Foles—149.84 passer rating, 1,089 yards, and six touchdowns.

Rushing leader: Nic Grigsby—45 attempts, 252 yards, and five touchdowns.

Receiving leader: Juron Criner—19 receptions, 352 yards, and two touchdowns.

5. Nevada

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COLUMBIA, MO - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #10 of the Nevada Wolf Pack rolls out during the first half of the game against the Missouri Tigers on September 13, 2008 at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty I

Nevada University—member of the Western Athletic Conference, nicknamed the Wolf Pack.

Nevada's record in 2010: 4-0 overall.

Nevada ranks: 41st in passing with 242 yards per game, sixth in rushing with 286 yards per game, fifth in points scored with 44 points per game, and 38th in points against at 18 points per game.

Passing leader: Colin Kaepernick—158.88 passer rating, 924 yards, and six touchdowns.

Rushing leader: Vai Taua—81 attempts, 453 yards, five touchdowns.

Receiving leader: Rishard Matthews—15 receptions, 246 yards, and zero touchdowns.

4. Utah

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FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 14: Shaky Smithson #1 of the Utah Utes celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Phot

Utah University—member of the Mountain West Conference, nicknamed the Utes.

Utah 2010 record: 4-0 overall, 2-0 in the MWC conference.

Utah ranks: 58th in passing with 223 yards per game, 43rd in rushing with 176 yards per game, seventh in points per game with 44, and eighth in points against with 12 per game.

Passing leader: Terrance Cain—192.49 passer rating, 486 yards, and five touchdowns.

Rushing leader: Eddie Wide—40 attempts, 210 yards, and three touchdowns.

Receiving leader: Jereme Brooks—20 receptions, 307 yards, and four touchdowns.

3. Oregon

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EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 18: Quarterback Darron Thomas #1 of the Oregon Ducks throws a pass in the first quarter of the game against the Portland State Vikings at Autzen Stadium on September 18, 2010 in Eugene, Oregon. Oregon won the game 69-0. (Photo by S

University of Oregon—member of the Pac-10, nicknamed the Ducks.

Oregon 2010 record: 4-0 overall, 1-0 in the Pac-10.

Oregon ranks: 44th in passing with 238 yards per game, fourth in rushing with 316 yards per game, first in points scored with 57 points per game, and third in points against with 11 points per game.

Passing leader: Darron Thomas—145.33 passer rating, 822 yards, and 10 touchdowns.

Rushing leader: LaMichael James—58 attempts, 455 yards, and four touchdowns.

Receiving leader: Jeff Maehl—18 receptions, 254 yards, and three touchdowns.

2. Boise State

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BOISE, ID - SEPTEMBER 25: Tight end Joe Halahuni #87 of the Oregon State Beavers is tackled by safety Jeron Johnson #23 of the Boise State Broncos at Bronco Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Otto Kitsinger III/Getty Images)

Boise State University—member of the Western Athletic Conference, nicknamed the Broncos.

Boise State's 2010 record: 3-0 overall.

Boise State ranks: 17th in passing with 294 yards per game, 29th in rushing with 206 yards per game, 13th in points scored with 40 per game, and 49th in points against with 20 per game.

Passing leader: Kellen Moore—168.13 passer rating, 873 yards, and eight touchdowns.

Rushing leader: Doug Martin—48 attempts, 326 yards, and one touchdown.

Receiving leader: Titus Young—15 receptions, 310 yards, and two touchdowns.

1. Stanford

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LOS ANGELES - OCTOBER 6: Alex Loukas #15 celebrates with head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Stanford University Cardinal after defeating the USC Trojans 24-23 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum October 6, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lisa Bl

Stanford University—member of the Pac-10 Conference, nicknamed the Cardinal.

Stanford's 2010 record: 4-0 overall, with a 1-0 Pac-10 conference record.

Stanford ranks: 46th in passing with 234 yards per game, 19th in rushing with 223 yards per game, fourth in points scored with 48 per game, and 12th in points against averaging 13 points per game.

Passing leader: Andrew Luck—169.52 passer rating, 912 yards, and 11 touchdowns.

Rushing leader: Stepfan Taylor—59 attempts, 265 yards, and one touchdown.

Receiving leader: Doug Baldwin—12 receptions, 222 yards, and three touchdowns.