He didn't really say that, but you could tell he was tired of reading how great Utah is.

AP voters say they take their responsibility very seriously. I wanted to confirm that, and McMurphy was unlucky enough to be sitting near me at the Dolphin Stadium press box.

What was Utah's record?

"Thirteen-and-oh," McMurphy said.

What's the state bird of Utah?

"What does that have to do with football?"

What's the official state snack?

"Umm, communion wafers?"

It's Jell-O. Don't ask me why.

Shouldn't the Utes be No. 1?

"No comment."

Will you do the right thing and vote for them?

"We'll see."

If the sample polling is any indication, I don't hold out much hope that justice will be served Friday. But if it's any consolation Utah, you can claim the voters' spines are made of your official state snack food.