re: Serious question/poll re: Bama's claimed NC

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So national championships weren't given out before the ap was established?

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That's correct. If you can find documentary evidence to the contrary, please do so.

For the record, the AP didn't 'give out national championships'. They merely started the first national poll of sportswriters' opinions on the best teams in college football.

Since your manhood appears to be completely dependent upon the entire "Got 12" mantra, it may surprise you that nobody really gave a damn who was the 'best team in college football' back in the early 20th century. It wasn't like something that could be won conclusively on the field, like in major league baseball. In fact it still isn't.