College Football Thoughts

A couple of thoughts about the top teams in college football.

1.) Alabama is good. Really good.
I have been singing the Crimson Tide's praises for weeks now, and they performed at a high level again last weekend. While their offense may not be the most explosive, their defense is neck and neck with Florida for the best in the nation. This year more than years past defense is a precious commodity. The offensive firepower throughout the nation has dissipated and the teams with strong defensive presence are flexing their collective muscle. For my money, Alabama is the best team I have seen this year.

2.) Florida should be worried.
Tim Tebow did not look like himself Saturday night. He was passive at the beginning of the game, and was not as effective as he had been in years past. Now part of that can be attributed to LSU's defense, but Tebow and Co. did not seem to get into a rhythm on offense. They have speed guys, solid receivers, but no one that strikes the year in opponents such as Percy Harvin last year. If the Gators go to the National Championship, it will be because of their defense, not Tim Tebow.

3.) Virginia Tech will be in the National Championship, Texas will not.
I do not think Texas is a top three team. Colt McCoy seems tired this year. Now don't get me wrong, I think McCoy is one of the best players in college football. But he has played the first half of each game like a hungover frat guy trying to be productive before noon. Not what you want out of your quarterback. Eventually, someone will jump on them early and the Longhorns won't be able to recover.
The Hokies have been the most impressive team over the past 4 weeks, with their only blemish coming in the first game against the aforementioned Crimson Tide. Virginia Tech only plays one ranked team (Georgia Tech next week) and the only team I could see giving them problems is NC State, but VA Tech is home in that game.
I see the Hokies winning out and Texas slipping up, but only time will tell.