Here's the scenario that results in Auburn upsetting Alabama and winning the Iron Bowl for the seventh consecutive year: A rested and recovered Tiger defense contains Bama's power running game, while Kodi Burns plays mistake-free and keeps Bama's blitzers at bay with his running ability. Hey, if Alabama State can beat Tuskegee - anything can happen, right?
The scenario that results in the Tide ending the Tigers' streak goes like this: Alabama's massive offensive line wears down Auburn's defense, eventually leading to touchdowns for Glen Coffee and Mark Ingram. Meanwhile, Nick Saban's complex coverage and blitz packages confuse Kodi, leading to costly Tiger turnovers.
Because the latter scenario, in my mind, is about four times more likely, I'm taking the Crimson Tide to stop the streak.
With nothing to lose, I think Auburn will play inspired in the first half, and might even take the lead against a Tide team that has everything to lose.
But as the game progresses, I see Auburn's defense wearing down, Kodi throwing a couple interceptions, and Bama fans unleashing seven years of pent-up frustration in a post-game party that will know no curfew.
ALABAMA 24, AUBURN 14.
The WSFA 12 sports team is going "all hands on deck" to cover the big game. Derek, Kyle, Abby and I will begin our coverage Saturday at 11:30 a.m. with our 60-minute Iron Bowl preview live from Bryant-Denny Stadium. Bama legends Steadman Shealy and Barry Krauss are scheduled to join us early in the show.
After the game (which kicks at 2:30 p.m. on CBS), we invite you to return to WSFA 12 News at 6 and 10, for expanded post-game coverage live from Tuscaloosa.
Enjoy the game!
God bless - Jeff
WAR EAGLE BABY! No matter what. Through thick and thin
Posted by: Maggie | December 03, 2008 at 04:43 PM
In reality, Alabama State did'nt beat Tuskegee University. There were alot of penalties called against TU to slow their
offense down and at the end of the game two bad calls were infavor of ASU; One, pass interference and
a touchdown reception that TU clearly made
with the refs in clear view (Picture shown
on www.tuskegee.edu/sports).
Those refs. so be shame of themselves and should NEVER referee a game of this magitude again! This game had school and ncaa implication involved. It's sad there was no instant replay, it would have been reversed. ASU games always had poor officiating. SAD!!!
Posted by: Asad Sharpe | December 03, 2008 at 10:58 AM
I believe Alabama should be the outright SEC champion. Why? Because they are the only undefeated SEC team in the whole conference. Florida has one loss. Roll Tide!!!
Posted by: Sheryle Sanford | December 03, 2008 at 09:27 AM
ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!! Finally the smirk wiped off Tubberville's face!!!!
Posted by: Summer | November 29, 2008 at 07:37 PM