It's the most wonderful time of the year and I ain't talking about Christmas. If you are from Alabama, you know what I am talking about. The Iron Bowl! Alabama vs. Auburn. This game is not just a game, no - the winner of this game basically has bragging rights for the next year. This game under any circumstances tests our friendships, and sometimes marriages (for those with mixed marriages.) I love the rivalry between these two teams. Not the kind where the fans are obnoxious and yes, both teams have these kinds of fans. I am talking about the chiding with co-workers and fun putdowns. Poking fun at their attire on casual Friday's. I remember when I first moved back to Tallassee in 1972- people didn't want to know my name. No, they wanted to know which team I pulled for - you know, the important stuff. This is part of what makes the rivalry so much fun. I have one co-worker that when he sees me or I see him, the first words out of our mouths are either Roll Tide or War Eagle. We have fun with it...we can discuss Cam Newton without arguing. I think we have the best rivalry in college football and that is what makes it all the more exciting.
This year is different though....the emotions on both teams are at an all time high. Auburn has the front runner Heisman candidate on their team. All the hype surrounding Cam Newton adds fuel to the fire. Auburn coming to the Iron Bowl undefeated has the momentum of the Auburn fans rallying around their Tigers. They have their eye on that National Championship that has eluded them. It has definitely been Auburn's year. They have played good ball, and I can't take that away from them. Yes, the Tigers are ready to come in and do their thing.
Alabama comes in with two losses. This may have hurt us in our dreams of another National Championship, but a win against Auburn would surely redeems us. We have the home team advantage this year. We just need to be able to stop Cam Newton - something no other team has been able to do yet. As an Alabama fan, I have no doubt that we can. We may not be ranked no. 1 right now, but we still have that pride that is needed for a win.
The truth is that when these two teams meet up, you just never know what is going to happen. It doesn't matter how good or bad these teams have played in the past - this game is just different. I wish I could say that if Auburn beats us, I would still like to see Auburn go all the way....but I can't. I think most Auburn fans feel the same way.
One thing I do know - if Auburn does beat us, I will be upset, but I will wake up on Saturday and get on with my life. After all, it is just a game! Oh, and ROLL TIDE!!
Let all things be done decently and in order.
1 Corinthians 14:40
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