No, I didn't think voting for Ohio State at No. 1 — ahead of Alabama — would cause such a stir.
But that's what happened this past week, as my Twitter notification page went into overdrive with more than a thousand comments that mostly questioned my sanity.
I stood by my vote, which was based on Ohio State having boasted a pair of road triumphs over then-Top 15 foes.
Yes, I get that Alabama is seeking its second straight National Championship and many pundits think this may be Nick Saban's best collection of talent yet.