re: Why does Bama get so much attention when Auburn has been the better team?

Probably for the same reason the LA Lakers get more attention than the Clippers or why the Dallas Cowboys get more attention than the Houston Texans. Same with the NY Yankees and the NY Mets. While the lesser team has had some success against their more famous neighbor, they are generally considered red headed stepchildren to the more famous team from a prestige and history standpoint. The Yankees, Lakers, and Cowboys are always going to get the majority of the attention.

I hope this answers your questions.