re: Do Bama fans know how big this week's matchup is in BR?

Yep. We are fully aware. I believe most Bama fans will openly admit LSU has become Bama's biggest rival over the last 10 years primarily because each team stands in the other's way in order to get to ATL but particularly once Saban came to Alabama the venom from LSU fans took on a whole new level. If LSU beats Bama then most likely they'll be playing in Miami and vice versa so yeah we're well aware of the intensity this rivalry has become. UT and AUB are in the crapper and Florida is not a yearly opponent. I have a feeling this rivalry will remain at fever pitch for many years to come.