First, Team USA took gold and left Canada with silver in a sport they consider their own.

That alone was enough to light up the rivalry.

Now the debate has spilled over into something bigger.

Now there are Canadians are upset some of their countrymen are arguing Alabama is better than Canada.

They are right.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.