Love them or hate them, Alabama is "the standard" in College Football. Our Tigers are the closest team to them in the entire NCAA. Whether that means "we're elite" or not, I can't say. I'm inclined to think so, as it makes no sense that there is only one elite team in the country. But on any given day, I believe our Clemson Tigers can beat anybody, including Alabama. Of course, as we saw in Syracuse last year, on any given day we can be beaten by anybody. I see Georgia and Ohio State approaching that same status but not quite there on a consistent basis. Both have a similar problem in that, like Clemson, they don't play a very difficult Conference schedule. Let's face it, we've been big favorites over every Conference team we've played over the last 5 years with the exception of Florida State. I believe they'll be strong again in a year or two, as will Miami. Beyond that, who knows. Georgia has had a cakewalk in the Conference for quite a few years but that, too, seems to be turning a bit with both Florida and Tennessee poised to make a comeback. The next few years should be interesting. And if we truly are "elite," it will be obvious this year. There's no reason we shouldn't win the National Championship this year. Offense wins games but defense wins Championships. Our defense is going to be a force to be reckoned with regardless of who our starting QB is. I can't wait!! Go Tigers!