This was one of college football’s true gems. Thanks to Steve Spurrier and Bobby Bowden, from 1990-2000 these two teams met 13 times with both being ranked in the top 10, including the 1996 Sugar Bowl for the national championship. These two programs were mammoths and are Nos. 1 and 2 nationally when it comes to consecutive bowl streaks. Florida State is No. 1 (30) and Florida is second (21).
How it got that way traces back to the most minor of upsets in the Iron Bowl's history two years ago. Alabama, favored by less than a touchdown at home, saw a 24-0 lead diminish as Auburn roared back for a last-second 28-27 win. The Tigers, with eventual Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton at quarterback, won the SEC Championship and eventually the national title. What happened next flummoxes even the most ardent Auburn supporters. Even Housel can't find a comparison in the school's history.
The University of Alabama is preparing for a busy Thanksgiving week on the field and the recruiting efforts will only increase with coaching changes on the horizon at other schools.
Talking turkey with Alabama center Barrett Jones-al.comActually the Crimson Tide star isn't big on turkey. He prefers brown sugar to marshmallows on his sweet potatoes
.The Alabama defensive end watched Kansas State and Oregon lose Saturday. Instead of celebrating, he collected his thoughts on what he would tell the team
Human element and computers are proper mix to determine BCS teams, Colley believes
Growing up in a family full of Alabama fans, the Adamsville native said he didn't have much of a choice for whom to support
Alabama assistant coach Bobby Williams a finalist for Broyles Award-al.comThe longtime Nick Saban assistant has overseen a much-improved special teams unit in 2012
Report: Kirby Smart rejects overture from Kentucky-al.comAlabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart told Kentucky he was not interested in becoming the Wildcats' next head coach, according to a report from Matt Jones of KentuckySportsRadio.com. Since he won the 2009 Broyles Award, which goes annually to the nation's top assistant coach, Smart's name has been linked to numerous head coach vacancies throughout the Southeast. Last year, multiple outlets reported that Smart interviewed but eventually withdrew his name from consideration for the head coaching job at Southern Miss.
News, notes and observations from Alabama's day-before-Thanksgiving practice
Diminished intensity-TideNation ESPN
"Auburn's struggles, Alabama's success has taken edge off Iron Bowl"
I guess the author never heard Housel's “We’re comin’ after their butt” diatribe before the 2002 Iron Bowl.David Housel is as grounded an Auburn man as you'll find. He doesn't curse Harvey Updyke or fan the anti-Alabama flames.