With the Birmingham/true Iron Bowl sentiments......

In my perfect world, B'ham/Jefferson County (or possibly surrounding areas) would get their city's finances in order and build a 65- 70 thousand seat multi-purpose retractable roof arena. This would continue to draw NCAA tourney games, that big fishing tournament, and whatever else they could steal from ATL and N'Awlins. Every third year a true Iron Bowl would be once again renewed with the 50/50 split seating that you still see in the Red River Rivalry and "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party." I've always enjoyed the road games more than those at home, due to that hostile environment and the bond that forms between fellow fans. That environment is electric opposed to the easy going strenght in number Bryant Denny games. The split seating with the Cowburn fans would really up the stakes, every third year. I would have also been behind a "throwback" game at Legion Field, every 5 to 10 years, if they had kept the Old Lady in better condition. It would be similar to the yearly Baron's Rickwood Classic. Speaking of Rickwood, I wonder if some historical preservation and funding could have been used for Legion, before it was too late. As the TV ratings prove, Birmingham is not only the "Football Capital of the South," but the center of the college football universe. Seems worthy of preserving.......