I have watched some of the ESPN coverage since Media Days and am amazed at opponents and coaches fixation with Alabama. As on commentator stated last night on the coverage, Alabama has been the "gold standard" for college football over the last 6 years. It seems that every coach has to make a comparison or take a shot. Strangely Mahlzan has been the quietest. Regardless it is good to be the hated due to our success. All the other programs are thrilled with 10 win seasons. The Barn is riding a wave of luck filled optimism, USCe is thrilled to have their 3rd 11 win season and We were a "disappointing 11-1" Wow! RTR