Ed,

That game on Oct. 2 is sure to be the National Game Of The Week and unless the Gators blow away every opponent prior to the game and the Tide doesn't do the same I would think the Tide will be favored to win, I know I would give them the edge but there are too many unknowns at this point in time.

If McElroy picks up where he left off last year he could be scary good, I knew after he finished up the Auburn game the way he did that it was going to trouble for the Gators.

Ingram and Richardson are in a league of their own and I think Richardson may prove to be more dangerous than Ingram. BAMA is going to be tough this year there is no doubt about that and it very likely will be the Gators and the Crimson Tide in the SEC Title Game with the winner playing for the NCAA Championship again.

You never know where it will end up but that's why they play the games.

Best wishes to all the teams, I hope everyone stays healthy and we have some great football.

You're so right Tom... Oct 2 is probably gonna generate a little interest ...

The Tide was obsessed all of last year with getting back to Atlanta for another chance at Fla. I'm interested to see if the Gators bring some extra motivation with them into BDS this year.

Regarding the SEC game, I definitely DO NOT like the idea of having to beat Florida twice to win the conference but I can't say that losing on 10/2 seems like a really great strategy either . I'm thinking Fla fans probably feel the same way about Bama.

I agree, my old Case knife against a nice Randall of your choice. After all, Boise State is just a bunch of nobodies that couldn't make it at the "big" universities, so even though they have us at #5, we will still be the underdogs.

Pap

PS-How many points you given' me?

Ought to be a great season opener and my bet is it will be a close one, Pap.

My wife is a UT Vol grad and college football season is always fun here.

Well Pappy it's still awfully quiet on this thread, so I guess I'll respond to myself. Looks to me like my VT Hokies have been picked pretty far back from those Boise Boys--both in the rankings and the point spread. However, being as you asked, what the heck--I'll still give you 3 points. So this now gives your boys about 6+ or so.....Who knows 'till the game gets here. A guided whitetail &/or gobbler hunt in VA to a guided elk &/or whatever fishing/hunting trip in Idaho is what I'm laying on the table. Either way I'd feel like we both win (not really-just had to say that 'cause it's on the "nice thread").
Also, while I'm at it, sorry for all you Florida boys but we'll take out Miami and FSU before we leave the ACC and meet up with you little gators later ("ceptI'm afraid the tide will roll you over first).

We only raise bulls, no steers, on this Blue Ridge Mtn. farm--got no need for that extra blade.
What say you?

Duke-

Your bet sounds like a good one to me, so consider it a real wager. And you are right, either way the game goes, we are both winners with our wager.

When you say that you only raise bulls, does that mean registered bulls (if so what breed) or baloney bulls. I had a buddy that went from cow/calf to baloney bulls about 20 years ago and has made a fortune ever since.

Pap

Well Pap I'm eating fresh crow pie tonight. Those cowboys AND their coaches gave the Hokies a good whupping.
Plan to come east soon for a fun cooking, camping(farmhouse) hunting good time!

Duke-

PM sent. Our Bronco's were lucky this time. Great game, no crow involved.

Pap