Yes, I agree. The level 9 spells should be the pentultimate spells (aside from the "Epic Spell" feats) and should not be regularly outdone by level 3 spells...
Sexy Bovine, Nimble Bovine, Unstable Bovine, Ouch Bovine, Master Bovine, .:Bovine:. ... Ok almost any char name with Bovine in it is me.