re: Auburn chance's of making it to the National Championship Game.

I say this with all due respect to Auburn and what they have accomplished this season, but I just don't see them beating Alabama, even at home. Yes, I think they can score some points on the Tide. No, I don't think they can control the tempo. I think Bama will control Tempo and the trenches and win by 10-14 points. JMHO.

With that said, I expect Bama to win the SEC Title vs. either USC or Mizzou. I think Mizzou is the intriguing match-up, but they may not get the shot...I just don't see Johnny Football blowing it two weeks in a row. Guess we'll see soon.

As for Bama's opponent in the Natty game, it's FSU. And after all the smoke clears, Bama will beat em and beat em by 14-21 points. Quite frankly, I think there are 2-4 SEC teams built to beat FSU right now. Florida ain't one of em.

It pains me to say all of this. I am no Bama fan, but I am a realist. Until they actually lose a game, they are the best, period. There is nobody out there top to bottom better. Unfortunately, that's a fact.