Interesting Tidbits before Alabama (T’giving Edition)

Yeah there are a lot of these, but it's Iron Bowl week, and now you have something to do after your third helping of mashed potatoes. Happy Thanksgiving.

• Chris Low says we need to watch for the Ingram/Tate battle. He also reminds us that Nick Saban has never won in Jordan-Hare.
• Low also gives his take on the Iron Bowl from the Auburn perspective.
• Tony Barnhart, unlike most "experts", says if Auburn can repeat the 1989 magic, then the Tigers have a chance.
• A week or two ago, I mentioned Paul Finebaum and how he has handled the Eric Smith situation. This guy does a really good job of tearing him up.
• Auburn's new offense has severely improved its red zone efficiency compared to last year. As for Alabama, their placekicker, Leigh Tiffin, leads the nation in field goals inside the 20-yard line.
• Speaking of Tiffins...the older one, Van, hates Auburn. So what? Shouldn't he? Let's hope he has more reasons to hate the Tigers after this weekend.
• USA Today has some good notes about Alabama, like the fact that Saban says they can't think about the past (in reference to his 0-4 record in Auburn). Really? Alabama can't think about the past? Good luck with that one.
• This guy is pretty much a genius, and can tell you the score, big play, etc. from every Iron Bowl ever. He went to my church when I was a kid.
• Zac Etheridge wants to play football next year, and will be at the Iron Bowl this year.
• Chris Todd's numbers are going to look really good as time goes on.
• Ivan Maisel loves Tiger Walk. This article was written for an Iron Bowl in past, but it's still relevant today.
• ESPN breaks down the Iron Bowl. Check out the stats. They are pretty even with Auburn having the edge in a few, but it's going to be a blowout so don't get too excited.
• But as much of a blowout it's going to be, the Tigers' fast pace will challenge with the Tide according to this guy.
• Let's not forget our "friend" James Willis that will be on the opposite sideline this year. Remember he played and coached at Auburn, and then decided to go work under Saban.
• Mark Ingram is going to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated. What do you think? Broken leg in the 2nd quarter? Or ACL tear in the 3rd?
• Alabama punt returner, Javier Arenas, said this. I can not wait for Darvin to go D-III his ass. Note: If you know me then you know that I do not cuss, but there was no way to make this sound as effective without it.
• Onterrio McCalebb is ready to run all over the Tide. Eltoro Freeman's status is still up in the air. He'll play.
• According to a few (probably all) Tigers, last year's Iron Bowl sucked, and it won't happen again.
• Somebody had good intentions, but needs to watch out if they see Tommy Trott before the game.
• Here's a breakdown of where every SEC team has played on TV this year.

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About The WarBlogler

Auburn grad (B.S. in C.S., 2004), loving husband, and new dad that believes Auburn should and could go undefeated in every sport, every year (if you don't think the same, you're not a realist, you're a pessimist). That's pretty much it.