"I was in the NFL for 15 years, and came back, mostly because it's my alma mater," said Shula. "I've always defended the NFL, but there is something different abuot college football. It's the students, the band, the atmosphere. It really keeps you young. It's healthy for you."

Miles also emphasized the collegiate atmosphere as well....

"I love it for the sincerity of the college player, and the passion of the fan base," Miles said. "There's a personal attachment for fans with their school and their state. While a college athlete is here, a maturing takes place; he's on his own for the first time. He has to take care of his academics and his social and personal life. I just think the experience of college is unique in everyone's life, and it's celebrated most by college football."

And for the three of us, as well as the many employees at CSTV.com, who live and breathe college sports, we couldn't agree more.