Alabama played a cream puff non-conference schedule. The only tough game they played was against Auburn, and got their butts beat. Scheduling teams like Mercer, should not be rewarded with a trip to the playoffs.
It serves Alabama right for having a cupcake like Mercer on its schedule. I realize that it is a big payday for Mercer, but it should not enhance Alabama's ranking.
I bought a K100d DSLR several years ago and it still works fine. I bought it when I found out that all of my 'drawer full' of lenses for my MX and LX SLR's would fit the K100d. I have had excellent service from all of my Pentax products. The Takumar lenses are as good as any other made. Unfortunately, Ricoh has done a lousy job of marketing the Pentax brand.
Several years ago, I had a Crossman BB/Pellet rifle. However, I only shot BB's with it. I shot squirrels on my bird feeder with it, and it killed them with one shot. It is the shock that kills them. It was only 25-30 feet away from my house to the bird feeder. I even killed a small raccoon with the same rifle.