... from the men of Troy against a lowly Virginia Cavalier team, I am motivated to reflect on the efforts of a college football team who knows their place and is motivated to protect it.

For the sake of full disclosure, it must be noted that last year when I threw my support of the Crimson Tide in their battle against Texas for the BCS championship, I was embraced by the Tide nation who seemed to sense the hard times ahead for this fan of USC.

Because of this, perhaps I look at my adopted "other team" with rose colored glasses, whimsical at the notion that not so long ago, it was my Trojans who helped shape the landscape of college football.

Regardless, the Crimson Tide looked mighty fine yesterday in a 24-3 victory over Joe Pat...

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