Alabama at Florida

Everyone seems to be incredulous that the #1 team in the nation could be getting ten points. How can Bama not be the pick here? There's actualyl good reason. It would seem suitable that the Gators met the Sooners in the National Championship game. These two teams have absolutely destroyed everyone in their path the last month or so of the season. After their loss to the Rebels, the Gators have won every game they have played in the SEC by 28 points or more. In their seven conference games the average margin has been an amazing 38 points per game, and there are some good teams in the mix that they have destroyed. Many thought the South Carolina defense would slow down the Gators and give them a game for awhile, but Florida ended up putting 56 on the Gamecocks' No. 1 ranked defense in the SEC. That No. 1 position is now held by Alabama. The Tide rolled through their season in flawless fashion, but is going to have a tough time matching up with the Gators' multitude of weapons and speed. The Gators have a Heisman QB who has thrown just two INTs all season. And the Gators just don't turn the ball over. Special teams are another area where Florida excels, so there is no time to rest against this team. Rainey and Harvin are each averaging an unthinkable 8+ yards a carry on the ground. The Tide gets credit for the big defense, but the Gators are ranked No. 7 in the country in that category. They are also No. 17 on offense, while the Tide is down at No. 54. Florida has the advantage on both sides of the ball and special teams, with speed at the skill positions, plus a QB advantage. I look for them to win this one going away and meet Oklahoma for the National Championship.