Iron Bowl Gameday Headlines
November 27th, 2009 ║ Posted By: John Pennington ║ Permalink ║ Tags: Alabama, Auburn
It’s the day after Thanksgiving (meaning: it’s still a holiday), so we’re going to break down things a little differently today with the Iron Bowl getting it’s own category.
Bama and Auburn fans, here you go:
1. Today is THE day for the Tide and Tigers.
2. Both teams have already trumped expectations in 2009.
3. Mark Ingram is on the verge of winning Alabama its first Heisman.
4. The sophomore has answered questions about his play… and more this season.
5. But Auburn tailback Ben Tate will try today to prove that he’s the best back in the state of Alabama.
6. Making the Iron Bowl a home-and-home series was one of Pat Dye’s biggest victories on The Plains. (This good read from Andrew Gribble of The Opelika-Auburn News includes the story of Dye’s and Bear Bryant’s first talk about moving the series.)
7. This writer believes the rivalry would be special no matter the venue.
8. Auburn’s players are trying to forget last year’s 36-0 loss.
9. Here’s a profile of Bama senior linebacker Cory Reamer.
10. And here’s a profile of AU senior cornerback Walt McFadden.
11. Here’s a quick Q&A with McFadden.
12. Elizabethtown, Kentucky will be watching a pair of hometown stars play for the Tide today.
13. Here’s a quick preview of today’s game from an Auburn perspective.
14. Ditto from an Alabama viewpoint.
15. This writer believes Gene Chizik is in for a Bill Curry-like ride in the Iron Bowl. (Which isn’t a good thing.)
16. Alabama has tried to keep its usual routine this week.
17. Auburn will be seeking balance on offense.
18. In the “no duh” department, both teams have a lot to play for today.
19. Here are five reasons Alabama can (should) win the Iron Bowl.
20. And here are five reasons Auburn can win.
21. This game breakdown gives the quarterback and offensive line advantage to the Tigers, not the Tide.
22. The guys at The Mobile Press-Register pick Alabama in a rout.
23. The Tide is favored by 25 out of 25 state sportswriters. (And three out of four dentists.)
24. This writer doesn’t believe Auburn can hang with the Tide, either.
My pick: Alabama 30, Auburn 16
25. And while we’ve got you here, in basketball news Alabama used pressure defense to best Baylor 79-76 in the Old Spice Classic last night.
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