"I think we should be ahead of USC because we have played a tougher schedule, and USC lost to a pretty bad team." - Seth Gilson, senior. Seth also added: "I really think Michigan had their chance. I don't want to see the same two teams play twice."

"I think based on the way we played, we don't really deserve to be ranked one or two, but I think there should be a playoff system. I don't think Florida has proven themselves to be better than USC or Michigan." - Tracy Ulrich, alum

"Any team that plays the schedule that UF does will come out with one loss. It's hard to say that they don't deserve to play for a National Championship. All three teams are so close, but with Auburn getting left out a few years ago, enough is enough." - Benjamin Brauser, alum

"I would think that if UF wins against Arkansas, they should get a chance to play for the National Championship. I know all the games haven't been pretty, but it doesn't make sense that in all other sports defense wins championships, but in college football, it doesn't." - Ian Fisher, an alum who is also a correspondent for the St. Petersburg Times. Ian added: "The fact that they would go 12-1 through the SEC means they should at least go to the National Championship."

I was expecting more frustration with the current rankings, but UF fans are realistic. Generally speaking, the ones I spoke to realize that UF hasn't blown teams out, and that does matter. However, many of them respect the strength of the SEC, and think that going through the schedule with one loss is enough to get a team to the big game, regardless of the scores.

Then, I asked my friend John about this topic. I won't release his last name for safety issues. John is a high school friend of mine who attends UF, but refuses to give up his Miami Hurricanes roots. This is what he said:

"I don't think UF should be playing for a National Championship. I think the SEC wasn't as good as people thought. There are a lot of good teams, but not a great team. Also, I don't think UF beat teams convincingly enough."

John, be careful. Don't say that too loudly.