We had a great opening day for the site. I love all of the action and discussion that is taking place here.  Our current poll asks the question, “Which of these teams will have the highest BCS ranking at the end of the season? 1.Texas  2.USC  3.Alabama 4.Virginia Tech” Some have asked, “Why is Florida not an option?” Well, I believe that Florida will end the season as the #1 team in the nation. I know that people are tired of hearing it, but every path of logic leads to that destination. So, in my mind the greatest competition is for the #2 slot. Currently, the majority of our poll responders seem to think that Texas is most likely to hold that position at the season’s end. I disagree. Here’s my thinking:

• Virginia Tech – Even if they are able to get past Alabama on week 1 – highly unlikely IMHO – the ACC does not get enough respect within the computer rating system to earn them the #2 position. 
• Alabama – The Crimson Tide is likely to take a loss or two during the regular season. They are good, but the week to week competition of the SEC is not something that they are likely to overcome with a rookie QB. But, suppose they do make it through the regular season. That still means that they have to get by Florida in the SEC championship. A loss that close to the end of the year will keep them out of the #2 spot.
• Texas – I do believe that they are the best team of the 4. I also believe that they are the most likely team to be facing Florida in the national championship. Losing the last game of the season will not bode well for them staying on the #2 spot.
• USC – They are a good team, but being in a weaker conference will keep them out of the national championship game. They will win their bowl game and take the #2 spot from Texas when Texas looses to Florida in the national championship and USC wins their bowl game convincingly against a formidable opponent.

And there you have it. Let me know what you think.