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Opposing Team

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he Tide and the Tigers meet for the 75th time this Friday for the annual Iron Bowl.

Alabama is coming off a big win over the fledgling Georgia State program, and, for the fourth year in a row, Auburn is playing Alabama after a bye week.

Alabama leads the series 40-33-1, with Bama’s only Iron Bowl win in Tuscaloosa coming in 2008 with a 36-0 shutout. Eighteen of the last 22 meetings in the series have been decided by 10 points or less.

This time last year, Alabama was undefeated, ranked at No. 2 in the polls heading into the Iron Bowl, and Auburn was looking for an upset.

They failed to pull it off, and the Tide went on to win the SEC Championship and then the Rose Bowl for the national title.

This year, the roles are reversed.

Auburn comes into the game with a perfect record, a No. 2 rating and a chance at a National Championship.

The Tide is hoping to fare better in the situation than the Tigers did in 2009 and disrupt the Tigers’ path.

Following the win over Georgia two weeks ago, Auburn Head Coach Gene Chizik noted the importance of the bye week before facing Alabama.

“It's a well-needed break,” he said.

“We will sit back and try to get a little bit of a breather… but we have a huge, huge football game coming up in two weeks, and we have to get ready to play that game."

He also said that he had a plan to implement leading up to the Iron Bowl. "There is a fine line of balance

Proper Preparation is Key When the Tide takes on the Tigers Jessica Temple

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in there between trying to make sure that you are prepared enough,” he said “but yet again, we are a little bit of a tired and beat up football team. So, they have to regroup a little bit and we have to get healthy.”

Since Auburn had an extra week to prepare, they started early, with a full-pad practice last Wednesday after a three-day rest. “We are trying to get back in the physical mindset that we know this game is going to be,” Chizik said after the practice. “We'll come back and do the same thing again tomorrow. ..There was some energy out there tonight. We'll continue to focus on the Iron Bowl and getting prepared to play the game next week."

Chizik also commented on quarterback Cam Newton’s ability to play well and avoid being distracted by the controversy currently surrounding him.

Newton and his family have been

accused of possibly accepting a pay-forplay deal to get him to the Plains.

"I was just really proud of the way he played,” Chizik said after the Georgia game. “He's a really, really talented, extremely gifted football player who means a lot to our football team. By his performance, I felt like he's done just about what he's done in every other game this year."

Newton seems to be staying focused.

Despite solidifying a trip to Atlanta for the SEC title game on December 4, he is still concentrating on the Bama game.

"We still have one more game in the regular season that we have to tackle,” he noted. “We have to finish strong. The Iron Bowl speaks for itself. We just have to continue to work hard just like we did do get to where we are now."

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban did not have as long to prepare his team, but, like Chizik, he had a plan in place.

“I don’t think we are going to use an extra day of practice,” he commented after last week’s win over Georgia State.

“We will go with a normal practice week and just move it up a day to Sunday.”

The players seemed ready to get to work as well. “The preparation for next week is going to be intense because right now this is our big game,” said linebacker Dont’a Hightower. “We have to go in and get ready, prepare for it. The guys have to give the tapes a good look as far as offense, defense and special teams.

They’re a real good team but hopefully we’ll come in and play real hard on Friday.”

Fellow linebacker Chris Jordan agreed. “We’re just going to have to come in [to practice] Saturday and focus,” he said. “We’re going to have to really know our assignments… and really just get ready for this powerful offense that they’ve got.”

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ome provides a certain degree of comfort. A home is warm, secure, familiar, and if you're the Auburn Tigers, home is undoubtedly packed every Saturday with 87,451 loyal, screaming fans trying to will their team to victory. The Tigers enter the Iron Bowl with an undefeated record, which many analysts have partially attributed

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to Auburn's eight games played in Jordan-Hare Stadium. With only two games played away from home, a lack of experience on the road could play to the Tide's benefit.

The 2010 season has brought a wealth of scheduling problems for Alabama, as six SEC opponents the Tide faced have been coming off of bye weeks, including second-ranked Auburn on Black Friday.

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All of those teams entered the game ranked in the top 25, which Bama fans are quick to point out as one of the reasons why the Tide have suffered two losses on the year so far, locking them out of a national title and a third consecutive bid for the SEC crown.

Auburn is predictably quiet about the fortunate circumstances that have seen nearly all of their games played within

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the familiar confines of home. Their highest ranked opponents (South Carolina, Arkansas and LSU) all had to go on the road to battle the deafening crowd of Jordan-Hare. However, two of the three games played outside of Alabama (Mississippi State and Kentucky) were not decided until the final moments as the Tigers squeaked by with a combined six points against both teams. The only dominating road performance from Auburn this year came against the inept Ole Miss Rebels, who the Tigers battered 51-31 in Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

If Alabama is to take the Iron Bowl crown for the third year in a row, it will need to use its every advantage, and that could include its own raucous fans. On November 26th, it may take more than simply figuring out how to stop Heisman-hopeful Cam Newton with a young, inexperienced defense or getting Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson the kinds of numbers they were expected to have this season. The key to victory could lie within the hearts of 101,821 Tide faithful who have been saving their vocal chords all season in the preparation of seeing the Tigers downed in the Iron Bowl. A victory won't vault the Tide into the national title or earn them a trip to Atlanta, but if the fans have anything to say about it, it will prove to their archrival that the most hostile environment in the SEC lies in Tuscaloosa.

Should the Crimson Tide manage to win out, it will mark the 21st straight victory in BryantDenny Stadium and could vault Alabama above LSU to land a spot in a BCS bowl game.

However, Auburn will no doubt remember the 36-0 shutout they suffered in 2008 when their six-game winning streak was snapped to mark Nick Saban's first undefeated regular season at Alabama. Fresh on their minds will also be the last-minute touchdown drive by Greg McElroy that ended their own upset hopes against the Tide last year.

With a Heisman Trophy candidate at the helm going against the reigning national champions, Auburn will be looking to seal their first perfect regular season since 2004 and secure a spot in the national title game. And they'll have to do it without the benefit of playing at home.

"This is obviously one of the greatest rivalries in all of college football. The Iron Bowl has been going on in this state for a long, long time. It’s kind of unique in that everyone in the state is on one side or the other. We have two great schools with great football histories, and obviously pretty good teams this year."

- Nick Saban

"We just need to be methodical, score points and make the most out of every opportunity. Every time we get in the red zone we have to try to get points out of it, whether it’s a touchdown or a field goal, we have to walk away feeling positive about that drive. That’s something that we have not done as well as we want, finishing in the red area."

- Greg McElroy on the importance of scoring against Auburn "Cam is very athletic running the ball. Every little crease you give him, he will take it. He has deceptive speed where he can just get out and then get away from people. He has some moves that he can get away. We are just going to have to try our best to contain him. It’s hard to just stop Cam, so we’ll just have to do the best we can and contain him."

- Marcell Dareus on trying to defend against Auburn QB Cam Newton

"This takes a lot of discipline for everybody to exactly what they’re supposed to do and be exactly where they’re supposed to be because Auburn attacks the perimeter just as effectively as they do the interior, so every play you’ve got to be sound in both areas."

- Nick Saban on defending the whole field against AU

“A lot. That being said, it’s the Iron Bowl. There aren’t too many games that are bigger than the Iron Bowl other than maybe the national championship. Even people in this state would beg to differ that they would rather win the Iron Bowl than the national championship, so this game means a lot to us.”

- Dont'a Hightower on what a win in this game would do for this Alabama team's legacy

"The focus this week is on the Alabama-Auburn game. It’s not about anything that’s going on outside. It’s not about what happened last year. None of that really matters. It’s about this week, this time, this game, and our focus is going to be on the preparation for our team to play the best football and give our guys the best opportunity to be successful against a very good team."

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Greg's success on the field is mirrored by his success in the classroom. which prospective Rhodes Scholars are to be selected: literary and scholastic attainments; energy to use one’s talents to the full, as exemplified by fondness for and success in sports; truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness and fellowship; moral force of character and instincts to lead, and to take an interest in one’s fellow beings. Former Rhodes Scholars include Supreme Court Justice David Souter, and former Secretary of State Dean Rusk.

The University of Alabama has sponsored 15 previous recipients.

Robert J. Van De Graaff was selected in 1925. He is best known for the Van de Graaff generator, an electrostatic generator commonly used in high school to explain static electricity.

Former Alabama Governor Don Seigelman also won the award in 1972.

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Elliot F. Gerson, American Secretary of the Rhodes Trust which oversees the selection process, said, "Applicants are chosen on the basis of the criteria set down in the will of Cecil Rhodes. In Rhodes’ words, his Scholars should 'esteem the performance of public duties as their highest aim.'"

The process to apply for a scholarship is a long one. Applicants must submit an essay, at least five letters of recommendation and all of their transcripts. Each year, just 32 U. S. citizens are selected among more than 80 Rhodes Scholars worldwide who take up degree courses at Oxford University.

Over 1500 U.S. students each year seek their institution’s endorsement; this year, 837 were endorsed by 309 different colleges and universities.

Although he was not chosen as one of the scholarship recipients, McElroy

was among 209 applicants from 88 different colleges and universities who reached the final interview stage of the competition.

He was one of fourteen finalists interviewed in Birmingham on the 20th. McElroy, in an interview with Michael Casagrande, described the scene: “They’ll call everybody in and tell them as you pretty much sit around a big table who is a Rhodes Scholar and who is not. That’s supposed to be a pretty uncomfortable moment, but I’m looking forward to it, I guess.”

McElroy should be used to both interviews and uncomfortable moments by now, and, although he will not be representing the University in Oxford next fall, he will be expected to lead the team to victory over Auburn less than a week after his interview with the Rhodes Scholarship committee. touchdownalabama.net |

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Player Spotlight

Seniors in Review Coaching changes, Heisman Trophy, National Championship and scandals

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By Jennifer Gorham & Thomas Watts

hen this year’s senior class arrived as freshman in 2007, Head Coach Nick Saban was just arriving also. Not only were the freshman new to the field, but half of the coaching staff was new since Saban brought a new coaches with him to the Capstone. The new players and coaches would slowly but surely evolve together and grow as a team. Halfway through their first season, the team suffered a textbook scandal that suspended five players from hitting the field against the Tennessee Volunteers. The Tide rebounded and defeated Colorado in The Independence Bowl

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With one year under their belts, the newcomers were on their way to the top in 2008. The Tide had glided seamlessly through the regular season and headed to Atlanta for the SEC Championship game. They were scheduled to bump heads with the Florida Gators, but the Tide couldn’t manage a win. After suffering a loss in Atlanta, the team ended their season in New Orleans against the Utah Utes at the Sugar Bowl.

Yet again the Tide went home disappointed; the Utes defeated the Tide and put an end to their season.

The 2009 season shaped up to be the team’s best. The Tide turned and went all the way to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl.

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2008

During the 2007 season the Tide had a record of 7-6 with an SEC record of 4-4. They had wins against Arkansas, Ole Miss, Tennessee and Vanderbilt. The Tide’s losses came against Auburn, Georgia, LSU and Mississippi State.

They saw the return of the Georgia Bulldogs this season.

Head Coach Nick Saban’s first season with the Tide was rocky, but eventful nonetheless.

The Crimson Tide went undefeated during the regular season and played the Florida Gators in Atlanta for the SEC Championship. The team was unable to pull off the win against the Gators. This season the Tide shut out the Auburn Tigers in the Iron Bowl for the biggest upset in 46 years. That was the first time the Crimson Tide beat the Tigers in Tuscaloosa.

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Along with the National Championship title that the team brought home, Mark Ingram was awarded the Heisman Trophy, making him The University of Alabama’s first Heisman recipient. The team had familiarized themselves with the coaching staff and made their way to glory.

The 2010 season started on a high note. The Tide was ranked No. 1 in the nation and welcomed fans into the renovated Bryant-Denny Stadium. The renovation added 9,000 seats and created an enclosed layout. With an SEC Championship game out of the picture, the Tide has hopes of defeating Auburn at the Iron Bowl to make an appearance in a post-season bowl game this year.

2009

2010

This season the Tide was undefeated and went on to battle against the Florida Gators for the SEC Championship for the second season in a row, this time coming out with the win. The Tide entered the Rose Bowl ranked No. 1 and ended the season as the National Championship winners. Mark Ingram was the first UA player to be awarded the Heisman Trophy.

This season started with a top spot in the polls, but it wasn’t maintained for long.

The Tide slipped away from the top spot with two SEC loses against South Carolina and LSU. The team looks to defeat the Auburn Tigers at the Iron Bowl and anticipates a post-season bowl game.

# 82 Earl Alexander

# 77 James Carpenter

# 96 Luther Davis

# 51 Michael DeJohn

# 85 Preston Dial

# 13 Rob Ezell

# 95 Colin Gallagher

# 15 Mark Holt

# 10 J.B. Kern

# 12 Greg McElroy

# 66 Brian Motley

# 74 David Ross

# 47 Logan Thomas

# 55 Chavis Williams

Earl Alexander, a 6-foot-4-inch wide receiver, came to Alabama from Central High in Phenix City, Ala. He has played in 39 career games for Alabama and has amassed 21 catches for 285 yards during his tenure with the team.

Luther Davis came to Alabama from West Monroe High in West Monroe, La. He snubbed Les Miles to come play for Nick Saban. The 6-foot-3-inch defensive end has played in 34 games and recorded 31 total tackles, five of which were for loss.

Preston Dial played at UMS-Wright in Mobile, Ala., during his high school years. He has seen time as a blocking tight end as well as a receiver, particularly during his senior year.

He is regularly seen blocking and has caught 3 touchdowns in the 2010 season.

Colin Gallagher came to Alabama from Marist School in Atlanta, Ga. He has pushed Leigh Tiffin, Cade Foster and Jeremy Shelley for playing time, but has never made it off of the practice squad. Gallagher stands 5-foot-10inches tall and weighs 194 pounds.

Hailing from Dove Canyon, Calif., J.B. Kern has been a member of the practice squad while at Alabama. The linebacker stands 6-foot-1inches tall and tips the scale at 232 pounds.

Brian Motley is an offensive guard from Augaugaville High School in Autaugaville, Ala. The 6-foot-3-inch, 289 pound monster was oft-injured throughout his time on the team. He has played sparingly and is listed as 3rd on the depth chart in front of Chance Warmack and John Michael Boswell

Logan Thomas is a product of Cypress Creek High in Houston, Texas. He stands at 6-foot-3inches tall and weighs 206 pounds. He has only logged time on Alabama’s practice squad during his time at the University.

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James Carpenter, a 6-foot-5-inch tackle, transferred to Alabama from Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kan. He has maintained the starting left tackle position since his arrival on campus. He hasn’t missed a game yet, starting all fourteen last season and eleven thus far in 2010.

A linebacker that was on the Hoover Bucs teams that were so dominate under Rush Propst, Michael DeJohn has been a member of the practice squad throughout his time with the Tide. He stands 6-foot-1-inch tall and weighs in at 237 pounds

Athens High in Athens, Ala., produced wide receiver Robert Ezell. The 5-foot-10-inch Ezell has been a fixture on the practice squad and played in two games during his time at the Capstone.

Mark Holt stands 6-foot-1-inches tall and weighs 172 pounds. He is a defensive back from Muscle Shoals, Ala. He has contributed to the team through the practice squad throughout his time at Alabama.

A product of Carroll High in Southlake, Texas, Greg McElroy is the Crimson Tide starting quarterback. He has amassed nearly 5,000 yards to go along with 34 touchdowns in his two years as a starter. He also led Alabama to the 2009 SEC & BCS Titles.

David Ross stands at 6-foot-3-inches tall and weighs 309 pounds. He played at Homewood High in Homewood, Ala., before coming to the Capstone. He has played in 38 games during his career. He is currently listed as William Vlachos’ backup at Center on the 2010 depth chart.

Dora, Ala., is the hometown of Chavis Williams. He is listed second on the depth chart behind Jarrell Harris.

He stands 6-foot-4-inches and weighs 223 pounds.

Williams has worked into significant playing time during the 2010 season. He has 9 tackles this year to go with 5 and a sack for the remainder of his career. touchdownalabama.net |

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Alabama Football Roster N O NAME 1 B.J. Scott 2 Tana Patrick 2 DeAndrew White 3 Trent Richardson 4 Mark Barron 4 Marquis Maze 5 Jerrell Harris 6 Demetrius Goode 7 Kenny Bell 7 Keiwone Malone 8 Julio Jones 9 Phelon Jones 9 Nick Williams 10 John Fulton 10 J.B. Kern 10 A.J. McCarron 12 Greg McElroy 13 Rob Ezell 14 Phillip Sims 15 Darius Hanks 15 Mark Holt 17 Brad Smelley 18 Morgan Ogilvie 18 Blake Sims 19 Jonathan Atchison 20 Nate Carlson 20 Jarrick Williams 21 Ben Howell 21 Dre Kirkpatrick 22 Mark Ingram 23 Robby Green 24 Nathan McAlister 24 DeQuan Menzie 25 Corey Grant 26 Kendall Kelly 26 Nick Tinker 27 Nick Perry 28 DeMarcus Milliner 29 Will Lowery 30 Dont’a Hightower 31 John Baites 32 Cody Mandell 32 C.J. Mosley 33 Caleb Castille 33 Mike Marrow 34 Hunter Bush 35 Nico Johnson 36 Chris Jordan 37 Hardie Buck 37 Robert Lester 38 Petey Smith 39 Kyle Pennington 40 DeMarcus DuBose 40 Harrison Jones 41 Courtney Upshaw 42 Adrian Hubbard

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WT 193 231 180 220 210 182 231 191 172 165 220 199 179 179 232 190 225 172 214 184 172 227 198 195 228 230 203 193 190 215 181 165 195 186 214 215 193 182 188 260 235 201 225 163 235 181 238 232 184 206 250 188 240 235 263 227

HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL Prichard, Ala. Vigor Bridgeport, Ala. North Jackson Houston, Texas North Shore Pensacola, Fla. Escambia Mobile, Ala. St. Paul’s Birmingham, Ala. Tarrant Gadsden, Ala. Gadsden City LaGrange, Ga. Hargrave Academy Rayville, La. Rayville Memphis, Tenn. Mitchell Foley, Ala. Foley Moblie, Ala. LSU Fort Lauderdale, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas Manning, S.C. Manning Dove Canyon, Calif. Mission Viejo St. Paul’s Episcopal School Mobile, Ala. Southlake, Texas Southlake Carroll Athens, Ala. Athens Chesapeake, Va. Oscar Smith Norcross, Ga. Norcross Muscle Shoals, Ala. Muscle Shoals Tuscaloosa, Ala. American Christian Mountain Brook, Ala. Mountain Brook Gainesville, Ga. Gainesville Atlanta, Ga. Douglass Birmingham, Ala. Air Force Mobile, Ala. Blount Gordo, Ala. Gordo Gadsden, Ala. Gadsden City Southwestern Academy Flint, Mich.

New Orleans, La. John Curtis Christian Russellville, Ala. Russellville Columbus, Ga. Copiah-Lincoln CC Opelika, Ala. Opelika Gadsden, Ala. Gadsden City Ralph, Ala. Tuscaloosa County Prattville, Ala. Prattville Millbrook, Ala. Stanhope Elmore Hoover, Ala. Hoover Lewisburg, Tenn. Marshall County Hendersonville, Tenn. Beech Lafayette, La. Acadiana Theodore, Ala. Theodore Birmingham, Ala. Briarwood Christian Holland, Ohio Central Ca Wetumpka, Ala. Wetumpka Andalusia, Ala. Andalusia Brentwood, Tenn. Brentwood Academy Birmingham, Ala. Vestavia Hills Foley, Ala. Foley Tampa, Fla. Armwood Chatom, Ala. Washington County Montgomery, Ala. Jefferson Davis Germantown, Tenn. Evangelical Christian Eufaula, Ala. Eufaula Lawrenceville, Ga. Norcross

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N O NAME 42 Eddie Lacy 43 Cade Foster 43 Sam Kearns 44 Jay Williams 45 Jalston Fowler 46 Wesley Neighbors 46 William Strickland 47 Ed Stinson 47 Logan Thomas 48 Rowdy Harrell 49 Ranzell Watkins 51 Michael DeJohn 51 Carson Tinker 52 Alfred McCullough 53 Anthony Orr 54 Glenn Harbin 55 Chavis Williams 56 William Ming 57 Marcell Dareus 57 Aaron Joiner 58 Nick Gentry 59 Arie Kouandjio 60 David Williams 61 Anthony Steen 62 Brandon Ivory 63 Kellen Williams 64 Kerry Murphy 65 Chance Warmack 66 Brian Motley 67 John Michael Boswell 69 David Blalock 71 Allen Skelton 72 Tyler Love 73 William Vlachos 74 David Ross 75 Barrett Jones 76 D.J. Fluker 77 James Carpenter 78 Chad Lindsay 79 Austin Shepherd 82 Earl Alexander 83 Kevin Norwood 84 Brian Vogler 85 Preston Dial 86 Undra Billingsley 87 Drew Bullard 87 Chris Underwood 88 Michael Bowman 89 Michael Williams 90 Jeremy Shelley 91 Alex Watkins 92 Damion Square 93 Chris Bonds 94 Darrington Sentimore 95 Colin Gallagher 95 Brandon Lewis 96 Luther Davis 97 Brandon Moore 99 Josh Chapman

P CLS HT RB FR 6-0 PK FR 6-1 DE JR 5-6 P FR 6-3 RB/LB FR 6-1 DE SO 6-1 WR JR 6-0 LB/DL FR 6-4 WR SR 6-3 LB JR 6-0 DE FR 5-9 LB SR 6-1 ST SO 6-1 OL JR 6-2 DL FR 6-4 DL/LB SO 6-5 LB SR 6-4 DL FR 6-3 DL JR 6-4 OL SO 6-2 DL JR 6-1 OL FR 6-5 OL SO 6-3 OL FR 6-3 DL FR 6-4 OL FR 6-3 DL SO 6-4 OL SO 6-3 OL SR 6-3 OL JR 6-5 OL JR 6-5 OL SO 6-1 OL SO 6-6 OL JR 6-1 OL SR 6-3 OL SO 6-5 OL FR 6-6 OL SR 6-5 OL FR 6-2 OL FR 6-5 WR SR 6-4 WR FR 6-2 TE FR 6-7 TE SR 6-3 TE/DL SO 6-2 LB JR 6-3 TE SO 6-4 WR SO 6-4 TE SO 6-6 PK SO 5-10 LB JR 6-3 DL SO 6-3 DL FR 6-4 DL FR 6-3 PK SR 5-10 DL JR 6-3 DL SR 6-3 DL FR 6-5 DL JR 6-1

WT 212 221 156 208 236 205 188 252 206 213 168 237 220 309 268 260 223 263 306 258 282 335 267 292 335 307 319 300 289 291 255 261 304 289 302 301 340 300 277 307 207 187 242 237 269 232 238 225 270 165 232 284 263 261 194 274 279 305 310

HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL Geismar, La. Dutchtown Southlake, Texas Southlake Carroll Mobile, Ala. McGill-Toolen Thomasville, Ala. Thomasville HS Mobile, Ala. Vigor Huntsville, Ala. Huntsville Tuscaloosa, Ala. Northridge Homestead, Fla. South Dade Houston, Texas Cyrpress Creek Moundville, Ala. Hale County Charlotte, N.C. Independence Hoover, Ala. Hoover Murfreesboro, Tenn. Riverdale Athens, Ala. Athens Madison, Ala. Sparkman SQ Mobile, Ala. McGill-Toolen Dora, Ala. Dora Athens, Ala. Athens Huffman, Ala. Huffman Florence, Ala. Florence Prattville, Ala. Prattville Beltsville, Md. DeMatha Catholic Duncanville, Ala. Hillcrest Lambert, Miss.

Lee Academy Memphis, Tenn. East Lawrenceville, Ga. Brookwood Hoover, Ala. Hargrave/Hoover Atlanta, Ga. Westlake Autaugaville, Ala. Autaugaville Northport, Ala. Tuscaloosa County Charlotte, N.C. Providence Coker, Ala. Tuscaloosa County Mountain Brook, Ala. Mountain Brook Birmingham, Ala. Mountain Brook Homewood, Ala. Homewood Memphis, Tenn. Evangelical Christian Foley, Ala. Foley Augusta, Ga. Coffeyville CC The Woodlands, Texas The Woodlands Buford, Ga. North Gwinnett Phenix City, Ala. Central D’Iberville, Miss. D’Iberville Columbus, Ga. Brookstone Mobile, Ala. UMS-Wright Birmingham, Ala. Woodlawn Florence, Ala. Florence Vestavia Hills, Ala. Vestavia Hills Rossville, Ga. Ridgeland Reform, Ala. Pickens County Raleigh, N.C. Broughton Brownsville, Tenn. Haywood Houston, Texas Yates Columbia, S.C. Richland Northeast Norco, La. Destrehan Atlanta, Ga. Marist Pleasant Grove, Ala. East Mississippi CC West Monroe, La. West Monroe Montgomery, Ala. Carver Hoover, Ala. Hoover

TIGERS

Auburn Football Roster

NO NAME 1 Trovon Reed 2 Aairon Savage 2 Cameron Newton 3 Deangelo Benton 3 Chris Davis 4 Zac Etheridge 4 Shaun Kitchens 5 Michael Dyer 5 Jake Holland 6 Antonio Goodwin 6 Jonathon Mincy 8 Anthony Morgan 9 Quindarius Carr 9 Ryan White 10 Ladarius Owens 12 Demetruce McNeal 13 Craig Sanders 14 Barrett Trotter 14 Demond Washington 15 Clint Moseley 15 Neiko Thorpe 16 Ikeem Means 17 Josh Bynes 17 Ryan Shoemaker 18 Kodi Burns 18 Wes Byrum 19 Neil Caudle 20 Drew Cole 21 Eltoro Freeman 22 T’sharvan Bell 23 Onterio McCalebb 23 Jordan Spriggs 24 Ryan Smith 25 Daren Bates 26 Mike Mcneil 27 Mario Fannin 28 Anderson Mack 29 Chandler Brooks 30 Twun Bonner 30 Steven Clark 31 Trent Fisher 32 Eric Smith 33 Jessel Curry 35 Jacob Kerby 35 Jonathan Evans 35 Dimitri Reese 36 Wade Christopher 36 Cody Parkey 37 Ladarious Phillips 38 Sam Brown 38 Jawara White 39 Ralph Spry 40 Chris Humphries 40 Chris Otersen 41 Robert Cooper 42 Philip Pierre-Louis 43 Philip Lutzenkirchen 44 Patrick Lymon

P CLS HT WR FR 6-0 DB SR 5-11 QB JR 6-6 WR SO 6-2 CB FR 5-10 SS SR 6-0 WR FR 6-3 RB FR 5-9 LB FR 6-0 WR FR 6-1 S FR 5-10 DB SO 5-9 WR JR 6-1 DB FR 5-10 LB FR 6-2 DB FR 6-1 DE FR 6-4 QB SO 6-2 DB SR 5-9 QB RFR 6-3 DB JR 6-2 DB SO 6-0 LB SR 6-2 P SR 6-0 WR SR 6-2 K SR 6-2 QB SR 6-3 DB JR 5-11 LB JR 5-11 DB SO 6-0 RB SO 5-10 DB FR 5-9 S FR 6-1 LB SO 5-11 S JR 6-2 RB SR 5-11 WR FR 5-11 K JR 6-0 CB FR 5-10 P FR 6-5 DB FR 6-0 RB JR 5-10 LB FR 6-1 FB RFR 6-1 LB SO 5-11 WR FR 5-10 LB JR 6-1 K FR 6-0 FB FR 6-0 WR JR 6-1 LB FR 6-1 WR JR 5-10 LB SO 6-2 TE JR 6-3 TE RFR 6-4 WR SO 5-8 TE SO 6-4 RB FR 5-10

WT 181 200 250 201 182 213 217 215 231 211 180 185 186 186 236 211 248 211 182 223 186 204 235 217 207 216 198 190 225 180 213 168 183 203 208 228 185 180 180 232 184 240 214 222 230 160 223 184 291 202 243 221 224 212 226 150 258 211

HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL Thibodaux, La. Thibodaux Albany, Ga. Westover College Park, Ga. Blinn College Bastrop, La. Bastrop Birmingham, Ala. Woodlawn Troy, Ala. Charles Henderson College Park, Ga. Banneker Little Rock, Ark. LR Christian Acad.

Pelham, Ala. Pelham Atlanta, Ga. Booker T. Wash.

Decatur, Ga. Southwest Dekalb Brantley, Ala. Brantley Huntsville, Ala. Huntsville Tallahassee, Fla. Lincoln Bessemer, Ala. Jess Lanier College Park, Ga. Banneker Clio, Ala. Ariton Birmingham, Ala. Briarwood Christian Tallassee, Ala. Miss. Gulf Coast JC Leroy, Ala. Leroy Tucker, Ga. Tucker Wetumpka, Ala. Wetumpka Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. Boyd Anderson Birmingham, Ala. Oak Mountain Fort Smith, Ark. Northside Fort Lauderdale, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas Hoover, Ala. Spain Park Picayune, Miss. Picayune Memorial Alexander City, Ala. Miss. Gulf Coast CC Kissimmee, Fla. Osceola Fort Meade, Fla. Ft. Meade/Hargrave Milit. Acad.

Mobile, Al Murphy Cordova, Ala. Cordova Memphis, Tenn. Olive Branch, Miss.

Mobile, Ala. W.P Davidson Hampton, Ga. Lovejoy Atlanta, Ga Martin Luther King, Jr. Huntsville, Ala. Grissom Adamsville, Ala. Minor Kansas City, Mo. Park Hill Nashville, Tenn. Christ Pres. Acad.

Seffner, Fla. Armwood Buford, Ga. Buford Demopolis, Ala. Demopolis Prichard, Ala. Mattie T. Bount Birmingham, Al Clay-chalkville Vestavia Hills, Ala. Vestavia Hills Jupiter, Fla. Jupiter Roanoke, Ala. Handley Birmingham, Al Hewitt-trussville Troy, Ala. Charles Henderson Auburn, Ala. Minnesota Somerville, Ala. Brewer Springfield, Va. Robert E. Lee Mobile, Ala. Daphne Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. St. Thomas Aquinas Marietta, Ga. Lassiter Harvest, Al Sparkman

NO NAME 45 Antoine Carter 45 Davis Hooper 46 Craig Stevens 47 Joey Caldwell 47 Nathan Taylor 48 Dakota Mosley 48 Woody Parramore 49 Michael Goggans 50 Ryan Pugh 51 Watson Downs 52 Justin Delaine 53 Bart Eddins 54 Jeffrey Whitaker 55 Corey Lemonier 56 Ashton Richardson 57 Byron Isom 58 Harris Gaston 59 Patrick Butler 60 Eric Mack 61 Josh Harris 61 Donnie Riggins 62 Chad Slade 63 Blake Burgess 64 Forrest Hill 64 Chase Seals 65 Tunde Fariyike 65 Jake Lembke 66 Mike Berry 67 Bobby Ingalis 68 Ed Christian 69 Ryan Preston 70 Andre Harris 71 John Sullen 72 Andrew Parmer 73 Lee Ziemba 74 Jamar Travis 75 Brandon Mosley 76 Jorrell Bostrom 77 A.J. Greene 78 Roszell Gayden 79 Jared Cooper 80 Emory Blake 81 Terrell Zachery 82 Jay Wisner 83 Cameron Groce 84 Codey Frederick 85 Travante Stallworth 87 Derek Winter 89 Darvin Adams 90 Nick Fairley 91 Joel Bonomolo 92 Kenneth Carter 93 Mike Blanc 94 Nosa Eguae 95 Dee Ford 97 Derrick Lykes 98 Zach Clayton

P CLS HT DE SR 6-4 RB JR 6-0 LB SR 6-3 LB SO 6-1 WR SR 5-10 TE FR 6-4 DB SR 5-8 DE SR 6-3 OL SR 6-4 LB SO 6-0 DE FR 6-5 OL SR 6-4 DT FR 6-3 DE FR 6-4 LB 6-0 190 OL SR 6-3 LB SO 6-1 LB SR 6-0 OL FR 6-3 DS JR 6-1 OL SO 6-8 OL FR 6-5 OL RFR 6-2 DS FR 6-1 OL FR 6-7 OL FR 6-2 DS RFR 6-0 OL SR 6-3 OL JR 6-7 OL FR 6-4 OL FR 6-1 OL RFR 6-3 OL SO 6-6 OL SO 5-10 OL SR 6-8 DL SO 6-0 OL JR 6-6 OL SR 6-3 OL JR 6-5 OL JR 6-6 OL JR 6-4 WR SO 6-1 WR SR 6-1 WR SR 6-2 TE FR 6-3 WR FR 6-4 WR SO 5-9 WR JR 6-0 WR JR 6-3 DL SR 6-5 DE JR 6-3 DT FR 6-5 DL SR 6-4 DE RFR 6-2 DE SO 6-4 DL SO 6-2 DL SR 6-3

WT HOMETOWN LAST SCHOOL 256 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Dillard 207 Montgomery, Ala. Trinity Presbyterian 229 Tallahassee, Fla. Lincoln 226 Five Points, Ala. Handley 188 Fredericksburg, Va Massaponax 259 Little Rock, Ark. LR Christian Acad.

183 Montgomery, Ala. Trinity Presbyterian 261 Alexander City, Ala. Benjamin Russell 297 Hoover, Ala. Hoover 215 Dothan, Ala. Houston Academy 232 Linden, Ala. Linden 304 Montgomery, Ala. Trinity Presbyterian 308 Warner Robins, Ga. Warner Robins 227 Hialeah, Fla. Hialeah New Orleans, La. St. Michael 302 Jonesboro, Ga. Lovejoy 231 Birmingham, Ala. Bessemer Academy 244 Columbus, Ga. Carver 361 St. Matthews, S.c. Calhoun County 230 Carrollton, Ga. Carrollton 223 Wetumpka, Al Holtville 316 Moody, Ala. Moody 274 Vestavia Hills, Ala. Vestavia Hills 238 Morrow, Ga. Morrow 300 Auburn, Al Lee Scott Academy 330 Thomaston, Ga. Upson-lee 234 New Lenox, Ill. Providence Catholic 316 Antioch, Tenn.

Brentwood Academy 320 Gardendale, Al Gardendale 272 Valdosta, Ga. Lowndes 221 Oxford, Al Oxford 318 Lovejoy, Ga. Lovejoy 312 Auburn, Ala. Auburn 267 Dalton, Ga. Dalton 319 Rogers, Ark. Rogers 288 Brewton, Ala. W.s. Neal 299 Jefferson, Ga. Coffeyville J.c.

322 Nampa, Idaho Bakersfield C.c.

291 Madison, Tenn. Brentwood Acad.

315 New Hope, Minn. College Of Sequoias JC 300 Brewton, Ala. W.s. Neal 192 Austin, Texas Stephen F. Austin 210 Wadley, Ala. Wadley 190 Bozeman, Mont. Saddleback Jc 213 Gardendale, Al Gardendale 186 Hamilton, Al Hamilton 188 Leesville, La. Leesville 208 Tampa, Fla. Plant Senior 185 Kennesaw, Ga. Harrison 298 Mobile, Ala. Copiah-Lincoln Jc 245 Metairie, La. Fullerton CC 281 Greenville, Ala. Greenville 297 Pompano Beach, Fla. Deerfield Beach 258 Mansfield, Texas Summit 240 Odenville, Ala. St. Clair County 286 Clanton, Ala. Chilton County 296 Opelika, Ala. Opelika

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Opposing Team

Classic Competition

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#2 Cam Newton

uburn's embattled quarterback has all the makings of a Heisman front-runner: tall, fast, strong, accurate, unpredictable. His playing style draws a lot of comparisons to Florida's Tim Tebow, who won the Heisman as a sophomore in 2007; it was largely believed that he was a once-in-a-generation player. However, with Tebow graduated and playing backup in the NFL, Alabama will face the same kind of phenomenal player that denied them an SEC crown in 2008.

Cam Newton wrapped up a signature win against Georgia, who was thought to give the Tigers their toughest test before they travel to Tuscaloosa on Black Friday. Though Auburn's defense struggled, Newton contributed four touchdowns and won the contest 49-31. In his first year with Auburn, the 6-foot-6-inch quarterback has put up gaudy numbers: 2,038 yards passing, 68.2% passing accuracy, 1,297 yards rushing.

After a few scares from the likes of Clemson, South Carolina and LSU, Newton has taken control, and there seems to be no stopping the Tigers from finishing their season undefeated.

Alabama will test the Tigers when they arrive in BryantDenny on November 26th. Auburn will be well-rested coming off a bye week, and Nick Saban's game plan will revolve around stopping Newton. The Tide could pull off an upset if the same defensive schemes used to stop Tim Tebow last year are utilized in the Iron Bowl. The Tide offense will have to put up points early and often, as Auburn has continually rallied from deficits of greater than 14 points throughout the season

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Troy Farsoun

Tide seeks redemption against surging Tigers

#5 Michael Dyer

mid all the hype about Cam Newton and his Heismanwinning ability, it's easy for fans to overlook the players surrounding him. Michael Dyer, a true freshman from Little Rock Christian Academy in Arkansas, has been one of the most productive members of Auburn's elite recruiting class and looks every bit like Trent Richardson from a year ago. He has three 100-yard rushing games this season, including a 180-yard effort against Mississippi. At 5-feet-9inches and 215 pounds, Dyer has adjusted quickly to being in a collegiate offense and has taken blows from some of the best the SEC has to offer.

Dyer has added another dimension to Gene Chizik's unpredictable offense. He has set a freshman school record after rushing for 859 yards on the season, breaking Auburn legend Bo Jackson's record of 829 yards in 1982, and could easily reach the 1,000 mark with big performances against Alabama and South Carolina in the SEC Championship.

Michael Dyer has been adept at taking opponents by surprise. Defenses are often so concerned with the dual-threat ability of Cam Newton that they fail to recognize the undersized freshman. On read option plays, Dyer will often gain six to seven yards because so many players are committed to containing the Heisman trophy candidate. Alabama has always been strong against the run, however, and with the right play-calling and a proper amount of preparedness and resolve, the Crimson Tide may be able to bring Auburn's crushing ground game to a halt.

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Player Spotlight

Mark Barron:

A Leader for the Secondary

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ne of Alabama’s key defensive players is Mark Barron. The cornerback is from Mobile, Ala., and has really stepped up and represented the Tide this season. He has become a leader for the Alabama defense and has showcased his skills on the field.

Barron attended St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Mobile from 2004-2007. During those four years, he played many positions including running back, wide receiver and linebacker. At the end of Barron’s senior year he was the MVP of the 2007 Class 5A State Championship game. He rushed for 1,094 yards on 122 carries with 15 touchdowns in his final season in high school. Barron was ranked a four-star prospect by Scout.com and had offers from Auburn, LSU, Florida, Florida State and Tennessee, as well as many others.

Barron played as a true freshman in 2008, his first season with the Tide. His first appearance in a Crimson Tide uniform, wearing the number four, was against Clemson in the Georgia Dome. That game, Barron got his first tackle; he finished the season with 18 tackles and a sack.

During his sophomore year, Barron started at the safety position, was second on the team with 74 tackles and led the Southeastern Conference with seven interceptions. Barron was acknowledged a first-team All-SEC selection that season.

This season, Barron has 70 tackles, 2 sacks and one forced fumble. He has started every game of 2010 so far.

Barron is a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award and is one of two SEC players who are in the running. This prestigious award is given out every year to the best defensive back in the country.

"It's an honor to be chosen as a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe award," Barron said. "Being selected is really a credit to my teammates and the coaching staff. Coach Saban, Coach Smart and Coach Pruitt do a great job of

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getting our defense ready each and every day in practice. We know that if our team executes the way we should, everything else should fall into place."

Being the only returning starter for the Tide’s defensive secondary, Barron has had to help guide this inexperienced defense and become more vocal on the field.

“Last year, I had to make some of the calls, but I didn't have to make every call," Barron told the Birmingham News. "Now it seems like I'm making every call. I feel like my job is a little bit harder, but I don't mind it. I do most of the talking. I would rather lead by example, but I can't do that right now, because we have to communicate.”

Defensive coordinator Kirby Smart remembers when Barron was a freshman and how much he has grown over the past two years.

“Mark Barron is an exciting kid, and he is almost like a changed man this year,” Coach Smart said at Media Day in August. “It is funny because I can remember the first couple of times we were out there with Mark as a freshman we knew he was going to be a talented player. He knows pretty much all the defense, and he’s coaching the other guys and it is fun to see him grow up and become the player that he is. He is such a mature kid. He’s not a silly guy. He’s all about business, and he does a good job of leading the other guys. He makes me feel real comfortable about being back there.”

Barron has directed the defense on the field this year. He knows what it takes to win and has helped the players in the secondary transform from high school players to college football standouts. He has set high standards for this defense because they are capable of winning championships.

Barron is a physical player and has filled the shoes of past Crimson Tide players who are now in the NFL. Barron has a bright future ahead of him and will keep pushing the defense to its full potential.

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Catching Up With...

With

By Donald F. Staffo

Johnny Musso Was In the

The Italian Stallion revisited Bryant-Denny for the w

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ohnny Musso, an AllAmerican running back at Alabama in 1971, attended the Crimson Tide’s game against Florida this year. He thoroughly enjoyed watching his Alma Mater rout the Gators, 31-6. He also enjoyed watching Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram tote the football.

“He’s fun to watch, and I love how he carries the No. 22 jersey,” Musso stated in reference to the number he also wore as a record-setting halfback in Bear Bryant’s wishbone offense.

“He’s got it all: great desire, great talent and he runs with a lot of heart.

And he’s a real team player.

“Alabama has always been about the team. It has never been about the individual. Mark and Trent (Richardson) both pull for each other and help each other and they put the team first.”

Nicknamed “the Italian Stallion” a few years before Sylvester Stallone made the moniker famous in his original Rocky movie in 1976, Musso, looking trim and fit, thinks the No. 1-ranked Crimson Tide is even getting better. “Our defense really came alive,” he said of Bama holding Florida without a touchdown. “Our defense really attacked their offense and put a lot of pressure on their quarterback. They improved a lot since last week.”

Musso also likes the direction in which the football program is going.

“Alabama has got a real football coach. He’s the real deal,” he stated in reference to head coach Nick Saban.

“Alabama and Nick Saban are a great match. The team is a lot of fun to watch. This is a great win for them.”

A three-year starter for the Crimson Tide from 1969 to 1971, Musso in his

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PHOTOS FROM BRYANT MUSEUM

e House

win over Florida

college career rushed for 2,741 yards and 34 touchdowns, the latter a record that stood for 16 years. He caught 61 passes for 495 yards and four touchdowns, and passed five times for 88 yards and two more touchdowns. Altogether the 5-11, 200-pound Musso amassed 3,328 yards of total offense and scored 40 touchdowns while playing for Alabama.

As a senior, Musso rushed for 1,088 yards en route to winning All-American honors in 1971, when he finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. In the 1970 Iron Bowl game, Musso rushed for 221 yards against Auburn.

A National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete, Musso earned a post-graduate scholarship. Musso was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1989 and into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2000. He was named to the Alabama All-Century Team in 1992.

Musso played professionally in the Canadian Football League from 1972 through 1974 with the British Columbia Lions, and then played in the NFL with the Chicago Bears from 1975 through 1977. With the Bears he carried the ball 100 times for 365 yards and six touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 39 yards, and averaged 16.9 yards on seven kick-off returns. He also played briefly with his hometown Birmingham Vulcans of the World Football League.

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The Lowdown

Larry’s

LOWDOWN

Alabama vs Auburn:

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Still the Iron Bowl?

omewhere Saturday's game left in the late 70's, or as late at 1980, the game between Alabama and Auburn became known as the "Iron Bowl."

In many ways, the game was like a bowl game. It was played on a neutral site, both teams traveled to the game and stayed overnight in Birmingham like a bowl game. It certainly got the television and statewide press coverage like a bowl game, too.

The term "Iron Bowl" was from the game’s neutral field site, Birmingham, Ala., the iron and steel capitol of the South.

Having the game in Birmingham made sense to the schools initially; Legion Field held more fans than either team could at their home stadium, and it was a chance for recruits from the talent-rich Birmingham area see both teams.

But Auburn soon became disenchanted with the Birmingham location. It really wasn't a neutral field in many ways. Alabama played almost all their big home games there to accommodate larger crowds, so in essence, it was a home field for Alabama. Geographically it was a much closer drive from Tuscaloosa than Auburn as well.

Things changed when, in 1987, Auburn built their stadium to surpass the capacity of Legion Field and, for that and the other previously named reasons, Auburn petitioned to have the game

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moved to their campus for the years in which they were the home team.

In 1989 Alabama traveled to Auburn for the first time in the series. The home field advantage paid off for Auburn, as they beat the No.2-ranked Tide team.

Alabama continued to hold their home games in Birmingham until Bryant-

Denny Stadium was finally expanded to surpass the capacity at Legion Field and, in 2000, the game was finally played in Tuscaloosa.

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the series, but Alabama continues to hold an edge in total wins.

But is the game still the Iron Bowl?

Without Birmingham in the equation, does it still make sense?

Yes! This is a game that shows the metal in the man. Records and rankings have seldom made a difference in the outcome of the game.

The team with the "iron will" usually wins this game.

This is a game with ramifications that last for a whole year in a state that lives and dies for football. This is a game that subjects the players to a fire that either consumes or forges the men who participate in it.

In the game the licks that are traded feel as if they are delivered by an iron pipe in some cases.

For these reasons and so many more, the Iron Bowl is still alive and well, and this year's version should be one that will be talked about for years to come.

Auburn, with a senior-laden team, perhaps the best one they've fielded in the last few years, will play against a very young Alabama team that entered the season with high expectations, but made youthful mistakes that hurt them in their two losses.

This was the year Auburn was to have played the spoiler, but now it is Alabama cast in that role.

No matter who you pull for, it will be a game that should keep you glued to your seat for the full 60 minutes.

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Q&A

Q&A

Mike Lacy

with Winston Groom

Acclaimed Alabama author writes the history of University of Alabama Football

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inston Groom, a graduate of the University of Alabama, is a novelist and historian. He has penned fifteen books, including the best-selling Forrest Gump. A Vietnam veteran, Groom also wrote the acclaimed novel Better Times Than These and the Pulitzer Prize nominee Conversations With the Enemy. Winston Groom’s writing has evolved since his days at the Capstone. His recent book The Crimson Tide: The Official Illustrated History of Alabama Football, The National Championship Edition, is an expanded version of the book he released ten years ago. It is a chronicle of Crimson Tide football that dates back to 1892, when William G. Little first introduced the sport to Capstone. The updated and revised edition covers new chapters on the dark days at the turn of the 21st century (20012006) and the dawn of the Nick Saban era (2007-2010). I got a chance to sit down and talk to Winston Groom, a diehard Bama fan and a guy who really knows the history of Alabama football.

ML: How did going to University Military School (now known as UMS-Wright Preparatory School) prepare you for college and thereafter?

WG: It featured discipline. There were any number of rules and offenses from “Failure to follow instructions” to “trifling” to “loitering in the foyer.” If you broke the rules you hade to march off demerits after school. I marched a rut in the ground before I got tired of it and shaped up.

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these kinds of questions. It’s like when people ask me what’s my most favorite book that I wrote. It’s like asking a parent which of his kids is his favorite.

ML: Where were you when Coach Paul W. Bryant passed away?

WG: New York City

ML: You were a student at University of Alabama during the Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant era. What similar characteristics (temperament, communication level, dedication to teaching) do you see between Bryant and Coach Nick Saban?

WG: Both have astonishing self-control, both have a firm idea of the kind of football they want to see played and can communicate that idea to the minds of 18-21 year olds. Communicating ANYTHING to the minds of 18-21 year olds is a trial in itself.

ML: Did the fans boo the players when you were in college?

WG: Hell no. It’s a modern pastime.

ML: Who are your two All-Time Defensive teams at Alabama?

WG: I try to refrain from answering

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ML: What do you think the NCAA/ University Compliance Officers should do about these rogue sports agents and the temptations among the college athletes?

WG: States should pass laws making it illegal for sports agents to contact college athletes except under specifically defined conditions. Put a few of their asses in jail and that ought to help. There really isn’t anything the NCAA or a compliance office can do. They have no teeth.

ML: Do you think Auburn University, by playing Junior QB Cameron Newton, is rolling the dice while the NCAA investigation continues?

WG: I have no idea. Something certainly seems to have occurred at Mississippi State.

ML: The Exxon Valdez oil spill left between 260,000 and 750,000 barrels of crude oil in Prince William Sound, Alaska, in March 1989. Why do you think the Gulf’s ecosystem has survived with such an enormous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last summer? And has it affected you and your family?

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months when maximum evaporation was transpiring, as well as in warm water the microbes that eat oil are more active. At least that’s the way I understand it. I’m not a scientist. I’m just glad it’s gone and didn’t do any more damage than it did.

ML: Why do you think history is a vital component of the present?

WG: Santayana—He who does not understand the past is doomed to repeat it.

ML: At what age did you begin to be interested in reading?

WG: 10 or 12 ML: As a student at the Capstone, did you ever write for the infamous Rammer-Jammer?

WG: No. The Rammer-Jammer was a humor magazine from my mother’s days there in the 1920’s, but had folded during WWII I think. A new humor magazine was being published called the Mahout (which, for the ignorant, is the little guy with the

hooked stick who rides on top and guides elephants). I became its editor.

ML: After your tour in Vietnam, you worked in Washington, D.C., as a journalist for the newspaper The Washington Star.

What were your duties during the Watergate Scandal?

WG: Find out about the scandal. Failed miserably.

ML: What other professions, aside from being a professional writer, would you have been interested in?

WG: A toll collector—and I get to keep the money!

ML: As the author of the No. 1 bestseller, Forrest Gump, what input did you contribute to the film’s production?

WG: Well, I wrote the book. I guess that ought to stand for something.

ML: Having been inducted to the University of Alabama’s 2009 College of

Communications and Information Sciences Hall of Fame, what else would you like to achieve?

WG: Just write books that people enjoy. I guess that’s what I was put here to do.

ML: What is your definition of writers block?

WG: Sobriety ML: When do you think we will see your and Pulitzer Prize Nominee Duncan Spencer’s book Conversations with the Enemy (1982) become a film?

WG: “Rule number one in Hollywood: Nobody knows anything.”—William Goldman, screenwriter.

ML: What are you working on right now?

WG: A new book of mine called Kearny’s March: the Crisis and Conquest of the American West is in the editing process; I’m also doing a special for the History Channel on the Civil War, and trying to spend time with my 12-year-old daughter.

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Alabama shares the SEC West Division with________. a. Arkansas, Auburn, and Ole Miss b. LSU, Vanderbilt, and Kentucky c. Mississippi State, Florida, and Georgia d. Tennessee, South Carolina, and LSU The Alabama-Tennessee game at Legion Field in 1951 was the first______ in SEC history. a. sold-out game c. tied game b. televised game d. forfeited game

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Nick Saban ia Alabama’s ______ football coach. a. 15th b. 22nd c. 27th d. 35th

Where is the Independence Bowl played? a. Shreveport, La. b. Mobile, Ala. c. San Antonio, Texas d. Memphis, Tenn.

Answers to the 5 questions above: 1. (D) 2. (A) 3. (B) 4. (C) 5. (A)

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The annual Alabama-Auburn game is often called the ______. a. Steel Bowl c. Gridiron Bowl b. Birmingham Bowl d. Iron Bowl

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Recruit of the Week

G’Day to Mr. Williams!

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JUCO lineman brings different culture from Down Under

n the United States, when we say football, we mean football. But what’s called football in the rest of the world is known as soccer here, and our version of football is called “American football” everywhere else.

One would not expect a guy from Australia to pick up the game of “American football” and be good at it in such a short period of time, but that is what Jesse Williams has done.

Williams, a 6-foot-3, 330-pound defensive lineman originally from Brisbane, Australia, didn’t pick up the game of football until he was in his mid-teens, according to his football coach and mentor Steve Box. “The road for Jesse's success started when he was spotted by the University of Hawaii coaching staff as a 16-year-old at a tournament here in Australia," Box told Rivals.com.

“The landscape opened up at that point. Hawaii offered and he actually accepted, but a few logistical hurdles saw a change in plans. The defensive

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coordinator at Arizona Western Community College saw Jesse at a camp with the Australian national team, and an opportunity opened up in Yuma. The rest has been all on the back of his physical skills, drive and performance."

Arizona Western coach Tom Minnick said an interview before he committed to Alabama that Jesse Williams’ bread and butter sport will be football in terms of getting him to the next level, despite his having played rugby and basketball throughout high school.

"At this point, I think Jesse realizes that he has the ability to play this game at the professional level if he continues to work at it," Minnick told Rivals.com.

"Part of what he's going to be looking at during the recruiting process is which of these schools have the kind of coaches that have proven they can help him get to the NFL and succeed there."

Williams ultimately chose the Crimson Tide to take him to that next level over other programs such as Southern Cal, Florida State, LSU and

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Penn State.

"Jesse was always very high on Alabama and the visit to Tuscaloosa just cemented those views," Box told BamaOnline.com. "Throughout the process I was impressed with the diligence, focus and commitment of the Bama staff in recruiting Jesse."

"It is an amazing achievement for a young man from Australia," Box said.

"For me to see him grow up from a 14-year old to reach this level is fantastic. I know the Crimson Tide have expanded their fan base to a whole new continent now."

Williams is listed as the top JUCO prospect according to Rivals, and his size will bring much needed help to a defensive line that has lost a mammoth in Terrence Cody. Williams should thrive in Saban’s 3-4 scheme as a nose guard and according to people close to Williams, he will enroll in January and will be able to participate in spring practices. Williams will have two years of eligibility over a three year span.

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Former Bama QB Waits Patiently for Pro Debut

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-year-old Atlanta Falcons quarterback John Parker Wilson has yet to see playing time in the NFL. He is currently the third string quarterback for the Falcons.

Wilson, 6-feet-2-inches tall and 218 pounds, was the Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback for three years, finishing his career having completed 664 of 1,174 passes for 7,894 yards and 46 touchdowns.

In 2008, Wilson had his 16th career 200-yard passing games, setting the all-time career mark at the University of Alabama.

He was also among the Alabama career leaders in pass attempts, completions, passing yardage, touchdown passes and all-purpose yards and was tied for 13th among all quarterbacks nationally with 26 consecutive starts. He earned the Johnny Musso Offensive Back Award for his performance during spring practice.

In 2007 as a junior, Wilson was a Manning Award Watch List member and was named the team’s Offensive Achievement Award co-winner. Wilson was starting quarterback in all 13 games as a junior. He completed 255 of 462 passes (55.2 percent) for 2,846 yards with 18 touchdowns and 12 interceptions and had an average of 218.9 passing yards and 226.9 yards of total offense per game, fourth-best in the SEC in both categories. Wilson broke his own single-season school records in total plays, pass attempts, completions, passing yards and touchdown passes. He

had a streak of 132 consecutive pass attempts without an interception during the season, which was the fourth-best streak in UA’s history.

As a sophomore, Wilson earned the starting spot and set seven single-season school records, including most plays (461), total offense (2,790), attempts (379), completions (216), passing yards (2,707) and touchdowns (17) on the year. He was the seventh UA quarterback to pass for over 2,000 yards in a season when he completed 216 of 379 passes for 2,707 yards on the year. He set a school record by throwing for over 200 yards in each of the first seven games of the 2006 season.

He completed 16-of-29 for 253 yards and a touchdown in his first career start against Hawaii, and went 16-of-20 for 243 yards and a season-high three touchdowns in his first road start at Arkansas. When he hooked up with DJ Hall for a 78-yard score in the game against the Razorbacks, it was the 10th-longest passing score in UA history.

In 2005, Wilson completed 7 of 11 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown in four games as a true freshman. He made his Alabama debut against Middle Tennessee in the season-opener.

Wilson attended Hoover High School in Hoover, Ala. In high school, he led the Buccaneers to state titles in 2002 and 2003.

Wilson completed 615 of 978 passes for

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8,170 yards and 78 touchdowns in his career, and went 314-of-467 for 3,821 yards and 40 touchdowns with just 10 interceptions as a senior.

He was the 2003 Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year, Parade High School All-American honoree, Alabama Sports Writers Association and The Montgomery News Player of the Year, earned All-State and Super 6 All-State honors and was a member of The Birmingham News Super Senior list.

Despite the promising career he with Hoover and Alabama, Wilson is still awaiting his pro debut. He did see action in some preseason matchups, though.

Coach Mike Smith commented on Wilson’s play after a preseason game against the Patriots: “QB John Parker Wilson did some good things throughout the game, but he also has some things we have to correct.

It [Wilson’s throw to WR Troy Bergeron] was one of the better plays of the game.”

Wilson enjoyed being on the field in the practice games. “It feels good to get the ball out,” he said after a preseason game. “It feels to get back there and play a little bit.”

Although he was looking forward to the possibility of seeing some playing time this season, that has not come to pass thus far.

But Wilson is a team player.

“Whoever goes in,” he said, “we’re just trying to look to get better, helping the Falcons get better.”

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Recruiting

Mike Parker

The Final Stretch

Bama looks to snag a few more top players for 2011 Isaiah Cromwell

Cyrus Kouandjio

Cornelius Carradine

Isaiah Crowell from Columbus, Ga., has been the Tide’s No. 1 running back target for quite some time.

Watching his film it is easy to see why. At about 5-feet-11inches and 195 pounds, Crowell may not appear to be that physically imposing, but that assessment is dead wrong. An exceptional runner, Crowell still has room to grow into the 215-ish range.

With breathtaking breakaway speed, Crowell has keen vision and is also an exceptional receiver out of the back field.

His particular set of skills would make Crowell a great addition to the Tide’s current running back situation. His recruitment has come down to Alabama versus his home state Georgia Bulldogs.

Now tired of the recruiting process, Crowell is ready to get his decision out of the way. If he chooses to wear crimson, Isaiah Crowell will be a big pick-up for the Tide.

Cyrus Kouandjio, at 6-foot-6-inches, 330 pounds, is ranked as the No. 2 offensive tackle in the country because he is gifted in every way that an offensive tackle should be. He has speed, technique, strength, room to grow and a great work ethic. With his brother Arie Kouandjio already playing for the Tide, you have to like Alabama’s chances of landing this massive beast. Cyrus’ brother Arie has already favorably impressed Joe Pendry; however, Cyrus, even at this stage of the game, looks better than his older brother. Because the Tide missed out on some great offensive tackles in last year’s recruitment, landing Cyrus Kouandjio and other outstanding offensive tackles to fill this huge need is much more of a priority this season.

Cornelius Carradine ranks high on many lists because it looks more and more like the Tide is losing the battle for Jadeveon Clowney, the No. 1 prospect in the country at defensive end. At this point, South Carolina looks to be pretty far ahead at landing Clowney. Therefore, the Tide decided to make the offer to Carradine, one of the top JUCO players in the country out of El Dorado, Kan. At 6-feet-6-inches, 245 pounds and running a 4.6, it’s easy to see why the Tide’s staff is high on Carradine. He’s extremely quick off of the ball and is a great pass rusher, both skills of which the Tide is always in need. He could be used as a jack linebacker or as a rushing defensive end. I like the Tide’s chances with Carradine, and, if Clowney does commit to South Carolina, look for the Tide coaching staff to put the full court press on Cornellius Carradine.

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Devon Blackmon

Next on the list is Devon Blackmon who, at 6-feet and 175 pounds, is one of the quickest players in the country. A native of Fontana, Calif., Blackmon is another recruit who proves that Alabama’s recruiting range is wide open.

Blackmon has not yet traveled to Tuscaloosa, but should be here for a visit for the classic Iron Bowl. The Tide will have to be extremely impressive on his visit because, as of now, his recruitment by the Tide is considered a long shot. However, let’s be honest; if you wanted to pick a game that would impress a recruit, Alabama vs. Auburn would be that game. Blackmon has great versatility and can play a number of positions, but with the possibility of Julio Jones going pro next year, many believe the Tide would like to use Blackmon as a wide receiver. A touchdown machine, Blackmon could also be an exceptional corner or safety.

We’ll just have to wait to see just how impressed Devon Blackmon is with the Tide after his visit.

Malcolm Mitchell

Malcolm Mitchell is listed as a safety, but it is likely that the Tide likes him at cornerback, though he could play either one.

The Tide has been hot on Mitchell’s heels since the beginning of his recruitment and is in great shape to land his signature. Great at jamming receivers on the line, Mitchell can also come up and make the tackle. He is a ball hawk and always seems to be in the right position at the right time. With the Tide needing one or two more defensive backs in this class, Mitchell is definitely at the top of the list, especially since it looks like Erique Florence may go to Auburn. Right now it looks like Mitchell’s recruitment is going to come down to yet another Georgia/Alabama match-up. Even though Mitchell is from Valdosta, Ga., and it’s very difficult to get those Georgia boys away from Mark Richt, the Tide has just as good a shot as anybody to land Malcolm Mitchell.

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ther recruits in whom the Tide is extremely interested and has a good shot at landing are: Jay Rome, a tight end out of Georgia, who is a great blocker and receiver; another tight end, Nick O’Leary, the No.1 tight end in the country on whom the Tide is very high; Gabe Wright, a defensive tackle out of Columbus, Ga.; Quan Bray, an athlete out of LaGrange, Ga., who can play a number of positions (corner/ running back/ wide receiver); Damian Swann, a defensive back out of Atlanta, Ga.; and Javorius Allen, the 6-foot-1, 210 pound running back the Tide has been pursuing (if they strike out on Crowell, Bama could put the pressure on Allen).

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Avg Stars 3.78 3.84 3.71 3.53 3.50 3.53 3.23 3.39 3.33 3.53

Points 2,410 2,183 1,805 1,804 1,643 1,600 1,528 1,505 1,491 1,489

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Mike Parker

Tide Off to Great Start for 2012 Alabama looking ahead for top player commits

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ith three commits secured already, the Crimson Tide is off to a very solid start for its class of 2012. Look for this class to fill up quickly, then slow down towards next February in the same way that this year’s class did. You can count on Bama taking commitments from only the top players in the country.

Dakota Bell

The first commit on the list, Dakota Ball, is a defensive tackle from Lindale, Ga. Ball is already entertaining an extensive list of offers, including those of Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Maryland, South Carolina and Tennessee. Slowly but surely, Nick Saban and Kirby Smart are starting to land more and better prospects out of the state of Georgia, with Dakota Ball being a big-timer. Very physical at the line of scrimmage, Ball is being coached extremely well.

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Caleb Gulledge

Next up is Caleb Gulledge, a defensive end from the Prattville, Ala., powerhouse. It is certain that Gulledge is well-coached, since he is playing against the best competition Alabama has to offer at 6A. At 6-foot-4inches, 255 pounds, Gulledge still has plenty of time to grow, and the Tide likes his versatility. When the 2012 Alabama state ranking comes in, look for Gulledge to be one of the top ten.

Eddie Williams I’ve saved the best for last: Nick Saban personally recruited 6-foot-4-inch, 200 pound Eddie Williams from Panama City, Fla. He was Alabama’s first commit and, to make the deal even

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sweeter, Williams claims he is going to be the Tide’s number one recruiter and won’t stop until Alabama has the best class in the country. He simply states, “If you want to go pro, you go to a place like Alabama where there is a head coach like Nick Saban.” Though the rankings have not come out yet, Williams will probably be the No. 1-ranked player in the state of Florida. Urban Meyer must be kicking himself over the loss of Williams and is probably having flashbacks from 2009 when the Tide stole Trent Richardson, the No. 1 recruit in the state of Florida that year, from Meyer. Scouts all have their opinion as to where Williams will end up. Some say he’ll play big safety, some say linebacker, some say receiver. The fact remains that no matter where he is played, Williams will be an immediate impact player. His presence in Florida will be a hugely effective tool for the Tide’s recruitment to keep its momentum going in the right direction for 2012.

Williams is such an exceptional player that you can almost put him in as a lock for top ten recruits for all of next year.

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been seen in years. The amount of weight he gains and how much taller he grows will determine where Williams plays for the Tide. It will be hard for the Tide to sign a better recruit than Williams.

James Winston Though it is very early yet, with the Tide still in the evaluation stage waiting for some players to fill out, one thing is certain: the Crimson Tide would love to take two quality quarterbacks in 2012. They have already offered the position to two outstanding players.

Jameis Winston, at 6-foot-4-inches and about 190 pounds, is not the typical Alabama quarterback. However, he is a very talented passing quarterback who also possesses a great pair of wheels.

He can currently be compared to Vince Young or Terrell Prior.

Grayson Lambert The other quarterback offer for 2012 is Grayson Lambert, who IS the typical Alabama quarterback at 6-foot-6-inches, 185 pounds. Lambert not only has a very powerful arm, but he is also very accurate.

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LSU at Arkansas Sat., Nov. 27 / 2:30PM / CBS The Tigers and the Razorbacks will meet after both teams were victorious in games on Nov. 20.

LSU defeated Ole Miss 43 to 36, while Arkansas scored a last-minute touchdown to defeat Mississippi State 38 to 31.

LSU’s win over Ole Miss happened for the first time in the past three meetings. This victory came as an immense surprise. The Tigers were trailing by one point with 4:57 left in the game. Then, a kickoff presented the chance for a game-winning drive.

Arkansas, currently ranked No. 13 in the BCS polls, defeated Mississippi State in double overtime.

It was a hard-fought game on both sides. The Bulldogs and the Razorbacks had a combined total of 974 yards. Although Arkansas came out on top, they had many turnovers throughout the game.

Mississippi State at Ole Miss Sat., Nov. 27 / 6:00PM / ESPNU The annual Egg Bowl will take place in the beautiful town of Oxford, Miss., home of the newly-renamed “Rebel Black Bears.” These in-state rivals will face each other after both teams suffered SEC losses last week.

Mississippi State fell to Arkansas when they barely lost in double overtime. The Bulldogs, currently ranked 25th in the BCS polls, lost its second straight game after they were having a very successful season. Unranked Ole Miss looks to make it three in a row.

Kentucky at Tennessee Sat., Nov. 27 / 11:21AM / SEC Network The Wildcats will enter Knoxville after Tennessee defeated their in-state rival, Vanderbilt, 24-10 on Nov. 20. Kentucky had a bye week on the 20th, and this will be their last regular season game.

Tennessee, under the direction of new head coach Derek Dooley, gave Vanderbilt their sixth straight loss. This victory gives the Vols 5 wins for the season.

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INJURY REPORT Florida’s senior starting linebacker AJ Jones missed the Appalachian State game with a hamstring injury and is questionable for FSU this weekend.

Junior RB Jeff Demps is questionable for Florida State due to a foot injury. The gators’ so-called "fastest man in college football" has been hindered by injuries all season.

Alex Hurst, sophomore right tackle for the LSU tigers, has missed two games with a leg injury and is questionable for Arkansas.

Vanderbilt’s Joey Bailey is questionable against Wake Forest with a high ankle sprain that already kept him out of one game. The senior has started at center and guard this season for the Commodores.

Redshirt freshman Walker May, a starting defensive end for Vandy, has missed two games with a high ankle sprain and is questionable for Wake Forest.

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Tailgater of the Week

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Jennifer Gorham

or football fans, tailgating should take away the stress of work, classes, or whatever may be on the mind during the week. It is a way to escape reality for a day and celebrate the sport of football in the company of friends and family. But what happens when your workplace follows you to campus?

For one office-supply company, tailgating is a staff outing. Although some in the group aren’t Tide supporters, they put their houndstooth on and support UA just the same. Under this tent fans’ teams range from the Tennessee Vols to the UAB Blazers, but when the office comes to the Quad, it all changes.

As for Elayne Martin she never strayed from the Crimson Tide. She is a native of Moundville, Ala., and sports her houndstooth and crimson every week.

“I got here at 6:47 [a.m.] and asked if I got the kickoff

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time wrong,” Martin laughed. Even though she arrived twelve hours before kickoff to get a spot on the Quad, the long day is worth it.

The group always has an array of food on the menu; however, there are themes depending on the rival that week. She mentioned when the rivals are bulldogs they will have hotdogs and

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when the Tide plays the Gators they will have “fried gator,” only the gator will actually be pork.

This tailgate was an office affair on the Quad, but nearby other Bama fans geared up for some football action.

Chelsea Maze is a freshman at the University and was meeting friends at Denny Chimes. She is a fan of Trent Richardson and can’t get enough of nachos on gameday. Like many fans, her favorite game this year was Penn State, a rare chance to face a Big 10 team. She has a favorite outfit that she sports during the games, but dresses warmer for the midNovember night games.

“I’m usually in houndstooth and heels,” she said.

Whether the whole office comes out to the Quad or you meet friends at the tailgate, when you venture to campus for gameday, it is sure to be a blast.

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Traditions

Troy Farsoun

The Tide and the Tigers

A HOUSE DIVIDED

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ivalries in sports have never failed to bring an element of excitement to a competition, a degree of passion and enthusiasm saved just for the occasion.

And in the Deep South, there is no greater rivalry than the one that exists between Alabama and Auburn. For some, the passion one has for a team is something inherited; the loyalty to either crimson and white or orange and blue is instilled at birth and carried for a lifetime. Children first beginning school are pressured early to choose which team to cheer for or risk the antagonizing of both sides.

The annual Iron Bowl has been especially tricky for some married

couples. The rivalry has been rumored to result in anger, arguments, and in some families, isolation, as one partner will make the other watch the game in a separate room, bringing about the hugely popular “A House Divided” license plates that can be seen all over the state.

Those clueless as to the level of emphasis on the game often shake their heads, struggling to understand how a rivalry can become so important as to split marriages (if only for a day).

Steve and Amy Rowe of Curry, Ala., are one couple cheering for different teams in the Iron Bowl. But is the game's importance as universally intense as it seems to be?

“Other than who the kids cheer for,

there aren't any issues,” said Steve, who described the Iron Bowl at his home to be relatively tame. When asked what his family does to ensure there are no hard feelings, he said, “The main thing is we don't overdo it before the game. We keep everything respectful, and other than a little bragging, we go on as normal afterward.”

And so, “A House Divided” perhaps is not a universal term after all, as some families are able to see the rivalry as an important game that results in a little friendly gloating and fun, not in anger and day-long isolation. But the intensity of the Iron Bowl is always evident throughout the state nonetheless, and it will be displayed in full this November 26th. touchdownalabama.net |

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oll Tide, Rammer Jammer and Yea Alabama all represent Alabama football, but for this Tuscaloosa native, the Capstone has more meaning.

Wallace “Bucky” Kinsaul grew up in Tuscaloosa and has roots at the University.

He met his wife at the University, his children graduated from the University, and it all began with an Alabama football game.

The year was 1974. The Crimson Tide was scheduled to bump heads with Southern Miss, and two college students attended the game as part of a blind date.

The lucky man was Kinsaul, and the woman was his future wife, Marsha. The rest is history.

“I had tried to break the date with her,” Kinsaul confessed. “I called midway through the week and couldn’t get in touch with her to break it.”

As fate would have it, the Tide won, and so did Kinsaul. The score ended up 56-0 and his date was able to show her knowledge of sports throughout the game. He elaborated on the fact that she picked the Oakland A’s to win the pennant and that she had spouted off statistics.

“That was a little swelling of pride,” he admitted.

Although Kinsaul’s future started with that game against the Golden Eagles, it was not his first Bama game. In the mid 60’s, his dad took him to see the Florida Gators and the Crimson Tide duke it out.

Kinsaul’s first game had special meaning because his cousin was the Gators’ quarterback.

“When the game was over, we just got up and walked across the field,” he said.

“Dad took me to the night game. I was just a little fella, and seeing the lights on the grass and all that stuff [is his long-lasting memory],” according to Kinsaul. He went on to say that they were sitting in the north end zone.

Not only do these two SEC teams signify familial bonds, but Kinsaul also has history with the Auburn Tigers. His aunts and uncles are Auburn alumni. His first year at UA, he ventured to Legion Field to watch the Iron Bowl showdown. Auburn went on to beat the Tide by blocking two punts for a final score of 17-16.

One of the main differences he notices PHOTOS COURTESY OF BUCKY KINSAUL

about the current rivalry between Alabama and Auburn is the meanness.

“I don’t think it was as mean-spirited then as it is now,” he said. “Fans get nasty towards one another. Back then, Bear Bryant and Shug [Ralph “Shug” Jordan] hunted together. When the fans see coaches being nice together it goes through the fan base; it gets filtered down to the fans.”

He also mentioned how coaching changed after “Bear” Bryant died and noted “if coaches took the lead and would be civil towards one another,” it would be different.

“Coaches never get together and it shows in the fan base,” Kinsaul explained.

The history Kinsaul has with the Tide is rich in memories, which makes him a loyal fan, but he is also an avid and intense fan. Like many, he has a superstitious ritual in which that he participates.

His ritual is Alabama hats. His current hat took him to, and through, Pasadena for the Rose Bowl.

“If the hat wins, I win,” Kinsaul said.

At each home game, the Kinsaul family can be spotted in the stadium and around town. They participate in tailgates and enjoy the festivities Alabama football brings with it. When the season ends, he takes shelter and gets ready for next season.

“I go into hibernation [at the end of the season],” he admitted.

He anticipates the season starting in July and elaborates on the anticipation that builds throughout the year.

“You turn the corner in July,” he explained. “You start seeing more articles, listen to the radio more and then you peel into August and you can’t wait to get there. Then, suddenly, you’re there. You get that musty, dusty smell on campus.”

After the pre-season anticipation, he prepares for his favorite game of the season: the season opener.

“Every game after that becomes an ordeal,” Kinsaul confessed.

Even though the season is almost over, Kinsaul has made a prediction for this season’s Iron Bowl. He has the Crimson Tide coming away with a victory against the Tigers.

“Bama has the power and ability to handle Auburn,” he pointed out. His score prediction has Bama on the board with 21 points and Auburn with 14. Only time will tell if this prediction is correct, but regardless of the outcome, the Kinsauls have gained emotional ties to the Tide. The Capstone has left a lasting mark on this family, one it helped to create.

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