being elite is relative to the competition. the 07 team was elite because we were the best of everyone in what was a down year nation wide. This years team could possibly beat the 07 team head to head, but because UF, bama, texas etc are better, they are considered elite.
My take.... your recent history has made your program elite.... doesn't mean you'll have an elite team each year. (see USC) Tennessee lost to Florida and Bama by less than LSU, but currently they have neither an elite program.... nor an elite team.
Good to see you around, thanks for the comments. After this past weekend, it looks like you and I can both put away our defibrillators for a while. :thumb:
I'll keep mine by my side for one more weekend, although with Stanzi out things look dim. Right now I'm just hoping the guy that dots the "i" falls on his ass. opcorn: