In my honest opinion, I would put Bama as either 2 or 3 in the west. LSU is clearly the favorite. Beyond that who knows. The major questions that must be answered are, will Croyle be sharp and healthy long enough for the Tide to have any air game and get some pressure off Darby? Will Auburn rebound will the beating they took in the draft? If Croyle is healthy and the offense clicks, I think Bama can be a solid #2. If not and Auburn can rebound, Bama is the 3 team in the west. I hope this is the unbiased opinion you were looking for.