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Just imagine the nightmares defensive coordinators would have if Joe McKnight played in the same backfield with Jahvid Best.

The good news for Pac-10 coaches is that isn't a possibility. However, Rivals.com would select that backfield in its version of a Signing Day "Dream Team" for players that signed with Pac-10 schools.

On defense, standout end Everson Griffen would lead the way - along with new teammates Chris Galippo and Jordan Campbell.

Pac-10 Signing Day Dream Team Offense Defense QB: Aaron Corp 6-4, 195, Villa Park (Calif.) Orange Lutheran USC Heady, intelligent QB that excels more under the lights than he does in practice. DE: Everson Griffen 6-4, 266, Avondale (Ariz.) Agua Fria USC Rarely is the word freak thrown around, but when it comes to Griffen the term applies definitely. RB: Joe McKnight 6-1, 193, River Ridge (La.) John Curtis USC The Trojans got the next closest thing to Reggie Bush since, well, Reggie Bush. DE: Michael Reardon 6-6, 260, Villa Park (Calif.) Orange Lutheran USCa Huge defensive end will make Trojans coaches proud. RB: Jahvid Best 5-10, 183, Richmond (Calif.) Salesian Cal Explosive speed and tough running style will make him a perfect fit for Cal's offense. DT: Da'John Harris 6-4, 266, Gardena (Calif.) Serra USC His ceiling is unlimited. Has the potential to be a special defender. WR: Ronald Johnson 6-0, 177, Muskegon, Mich. USC The next two-way star in the mold of Charles Woodson. DT: Brian Price 6-2, 285, Los Angeles (Calif.) Crenshaw UCLA Imagine the damage he and Harris could do if on the same team? WR: Anthony Boyles 6-3, 185, Gardena (Calif.) Serra Washington Explosive receiver that has long arms and catches everything. LB: Chris Galippo 6-3, 235, Anaheim (Calif.) Servite USC Just an all-around person and player. Should be a real leader for the Trojan defense. TE: Rob Gronkowski 6-6, 232, Pittsburgh (Pa.) Woodland Hills Arizona Big target has soft hands. LB: Steve Sloan 6-2, 219, San Jose (Calif.) Archbishop Mitty UCLA Gets overlooked because he's a star in NorCal. OL: Kristofer O'Dowd 6-5, 315, Tucson (Ariz.) Salpointe Catholic USC Put him at center, and he'll lock down the interior for you. LB: Jordan Campbell 5-11, 226, Corona (Calif.) Norco USC Heart as big as the Golden State, but he's also just as talented as anybody else in the state. OL: Martin Coleman 6-5, 290, Huntington Beach (Calif.) Edison USC Coleman has a big frame and is light on his feet. Big upside. CB: Anthony Gildon 5-11, 185, Westlake Village (Calif.) Oaks Christian Oregon Some think he has the best long-term potential of any of the Oaks Christian kids. OL: Emeka Iweka 6-5, 290, Seattle (WA) Rainier Beach Washington A terror on the field and on the basketball court. CB: David Ross 6-0, 174, Compton (Calif.) Dominguez Oregon State Able to succeed in either man or zone coverage. OL: Matt Summers-Gavin 6-5, 271, San Francisco (Calif.) St. Ignatius College Prep California Can play all three of the offensive line positions. S: Marshall Jones 6-0, 185, Westlake Village (CA) Oaks Christian USC Would be the quarterback of the defense, because he's a leader and he's all over the field. OL: Darrion Weems 6-6, 285, Woodland Hills (Calif.) Taft Oregon Weems is already shining at a talented program in Texas after moving. S: Todd Doxey 6-2, 175, San Diego (Calif.) Hoover Oregon Vicious hitter also has good ball skills. ATH: Malachi Lewis 6-3, 215, Oxnard (Calif.) Rio Mesa Oregon Could star at LB or on the offensive side of the ball.

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