re: Butch Jones: Bama-VOLS was kept because it is the best rivalry in the league

Ha...both schools have great programs with rich histories, but let's not get carried away by calling it the best rivalry.

As others have said, the Iron Bowl, UGA-AU, the Cocktail Party, the Egg Bowl and LSU versus whoever they're claiming their rival to be have all been more exciting games recently.

Actually, now that I'm thinking about it (though they haven't played nearly as much, but first played back in 1901), I'd take the LSU-Auburn series for excitement.

The Earthquake Game
The Interception Game (Pick 6)
Bring Back the Magic
Barn Burner
The Cigar Game
Dec. 1 2001 (after 9/11 for the SEC West Championship...Auburn getting a 15-yeard penalty 30 minutes before the game even started, LSU starting the game with an onside kick, Auburn's kicker getting into a fight with the band during their half-time performance...)
D Byrd (last second TD when Les almost let the clock run out)
Dew Day (Stiff Dew)

Okay, the last one wasn't a great one, but Auburn might've been competitive had it not dewed and it could have been another classic. Kidding.