CrimsonTradition

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you do realize we can lose and still won the west right? we control our own destiny.

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Actually, with the new tie breaker you would not win the west if Alabama also only had one loss, even though you beat us.

Tie breaker is no longer head-to-head. It is combined record of cross division opponents.

Ole miss: Vandy and Tennessee
Bama: Florida and Tennessee

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I think it is unlikely you're going to stop Auburn. But like another gump poster mentioned, you don't have to.

In theory, hold Auburn to under 200 yards. That is a more reasonable goal. Make Auburn go find 200+ yards in the passing game. That provides the potential for NM mistakes. Moreover, while 400+ yards of offense would probably give AU a strong shot, there is no reason Alabama can't outscore AU in that circumstance.

Now, that is theoretical. In practice, coaches get miffed and make changes that could hurt or help. Saban could get frustrated about our (relative) success on the ground, or Gus could get upset at our (relative) lack of success. Turnovers, special teams, etc., all could mess with this dynamic.

Anyway, the point is that Auburn can have success by your standards, but not by ours. But, as I'll be surprised if we're able to run to our average on you, I'll be surprised if you're able to hold us to your average.

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Reasonable post is reasonable.

They will go to the SEC Championship, and the servers for all forums including rivals and tigerdroppings will simoultaneously fail.

Bama fans try to convince themselves that they aren't worried about the game.

Whiskey is consumed.

Auburn takes early lead with crazy intensity and JHS as loud as it's ever been.

Bama's first field goal results in a ball being tossed out of the stadium.

Fan/Hero is ejected for throwing the ball out, gets standing ovation from his fellow comrades as he is escourted out of the student section.

Whiskey is consumed.

Game is close at half with AU probably up a TD or FG.

Halftime includes mediocre band performances,and concession stand refills of coke are purchased to allow more whisky consumption.

Momentum shifts.

Alabama tries un-characteristic trick play, just because.

Bama fans in their seats use their many years of coaching experience to explain to the person next to them what's wrong with the play-calling.

Auburn gets a burst of momentum from a big sack or interception. This calls for whisky.

Alabama outlasts AU, win by a touchdown after a failed onside kick from Auburn.

Auburn student section stays for an hour singing alma mater while Bama fans celebrate (with whisky)

Alabama fans claim they were never worried about the game (psssst, they're lying)

Richardson was in the top 4 in rushing TDs last year behind an aweful O-line against defenses who stacked the box becuase there was no passing game.

He certainly hasnt gotten off to an explosive start in Indy, but he no doubt looked better last night and more comfortable with the line.

Also, he only got 10 touches, most of which were basic dive plays so I don't know what all of you were expecting, hard for a RB to make a big impact on those limited numbers.

He's going to keep getting better.

Louisville over So Miss at -10.5

Western Kentucky smashed them 42-17, and they're starting their 3rd string QB against Louisville.

Easy money.

Thank you for furthering my point that some bad fans do not make up the entire population. I encountered rude LSU fans in Nola, that LSU fan encountered maybe the most immature fan Bama has to offer. My entire point was that I hope the fans I meet in Baton Rouge are not like the ones I encountered in new orleans.

I clearly said that those instances didn't represent the entire LSU fan base so you can pump the brakes a little with the sensitivity. And claiming what I said was made up by comparing it with a molestation story is super rational.

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If you haven't been to Baton Rouge then I don't think you're qualified to make an accurate list.

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I'll be there for the first time Nov 3 with high expectations.. I just hope your fans are better there than they were in New Orleans before the game. They were horrible.

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Had a friend play at Tulane, and he played at several places including LSU and he said BDS was the loudest he'd been in.


To be fair, LSU hasn't been excited about playing Tulane since the 60's. I would rather see us square off against Appy State than Tulane since I know it would be a better game.

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True. I'll be there for Nov 3. Excited to see a game in Tiger Stadium.