re: 2011 Alternative Scenario

I couldn't care less about that poll. Just because the country wants something doesn't mean they should get it without hesitation. Do I need to provide real life examples of how this doesn't work?

2011 Final BCS Rankings
That number changed to 4 the following week and 5-loss Texas is irrelevant which leaves wins over Kansas State, Baylor, and Oklahoma. It's funny that you mention Baylor; they blew out Texas A&M. Alabama's lone good win — 2011 Arkansas — blew out Kansas State in the Cotton Bowl. When you look at Oklahoma's margin of victory, it might seem impressive. Just keep in mind that 1. They play in a conference not known for defense. 2. They lost a close one to a terrible team. What's worse: losing at home to 7-loss Texas Tech or losing on the road to 7-loss Iowa State? The difference is marginal.

What are you going to do: discredit 2011 Arkansas? You didn't take the lead against them until late in the second quarter, and that was after the Honey Badger gave your team the spark they needed to win the ball game. You only lead by a touchdown at the end of the 3rd. Congratulations on taking over the 4th quarter and running away with it, but don't act like you controlled the game from start to finish. No team that truly controls the whole game ever gets down 14-0.