10) “We weren’t allowed to bring our conference officials.”

9) “We played just too good. That hurt us.”

8) “Heard Manti Te’o's New Year’s resolution was to be nicer to running backs.”

7) “We really didn’t lose because the spread was 10 points. That’s still a win, right?”

6) “It took them until halftime to translate Lou Holtz’s pregame speech!”

5) “It wasn’t on NBC.”

4) “Monday night is usually just when the pros play. Like Alabama.”

3) “It was that dang Physical Cliff!”

2) “Touchdown Jesus just wasn’t in the mood.”

1) “Got an early start on Lent and gave up winning.”

Posted under Top Ten