Chris Stewart Sports

Anne and Parker with Daddy, after a CTSN broadcast at Baumhower's Wings Restaurant

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10:30 p.m. CST - Reflecting on the Beatdown at Bryant-Denny...

With a late night, following a long day, following a 4,500 mile flight, sleeping in late this morning was a given. 

I went online to check the BCS standings. I realize full well that Alabama has been atop the national rankings, all glorious month long. Still, looking at this morning's top five made me shake my head. There it was in plain view:

1. Alabama

2. Oklahoma

3. Texas

4. Florida

5. USC

Throw Florida out of the mix, and you have four of America's all-time traditional powers. The Gators fall into the "new money" category. They deserve respect, but they've only commanded it over the past 20 years. They were nothing - with the exception of Spurrier's Heisman year - prior to that.

Back to the point... Seeing Alabama two wins away from a national championship is an amazing thing. Blowing Auburn out of the water is fun, but it's not the primary objective. Granted, it was important this year - if only to be able to give Tubby the finger, rather than be forced to look at seven of his.