re: I thought Alabama vs Auburn was a hell of a rivalry...

Tru dat. That's why when people compare us to Alabama fans for our delusion, they have no idea what they are talking about. Tiger Nation is akin to the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Yankees, or Boston Red Sox. Totally passionate and not afraid to speak the truth. On Bama boards (or other SEC boards, for that matter), there is a party line and if you don't tow it, you're out.

Saban called it "Catastrophe Syndrome." He's right. It's insane. It's exhausting. Winning only makes it worse. I guess that's what happens when your state is always in danger of getting slammed by massive hurricanes. You live looking over your shoulder and fighting back.