College football has once again intercepted a powerful life lesson in the quest for greatness.

This week, the value comes with one glance at the Top 5 Associated Press rankings. Alabama is the top rated team in college football followed by LSU, Oregon, Florida State and Georgia. It’s a list of football powerhouses that are the dreaded matchup for every other team on their respective schedules. Just imagine the kaleidoscope of emotions that run through opponent’s minds when they line up against the firepower and winning tradition of the Crimson Tide. In many cases, these NCAA treasures have beaten their opponents before they’ve ever stepped on the field.