Spartans and Tide could play in Capital One Bowl
Comments OffBecause of a higher BCS ranking, Wisconsin, not Michigan State, is likely headed to the Rose Bowl. It’s expected Ohio State will play in either the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans or the Orange Bowl in Miami. But, given the fact Mark Dantonio’s Spartans beat the Badgers, it is a bit screwy — and one [...]
Early SEC Bowl Projections
Comments OffThere are still some minor details to work out, like the SEC Championship Game Saturday between Auburn and South Carolina, but for the most part the bowl picture is getting clearer. This SEC bowl forecast, by order of selection, is under the condition that Auburn does handle South Carolina and plays in the BCS national [...]
Tide has plenty to ponder about what went wrong
Comments OffWith the reality of the hemorrhage 24-point lead in Friday’s Iron Bowl loss to Auburn, there was little to say over the continental breakfasts at local hotels around Tuscaloosa. Over at the football complex, there was even less to deal with as another week separates the Crimson Tide from learning its final bowl destination. Practices [...]
Upshaw dominates, but it’s not enough as Tide falls 28-27
Comments OffEufaula native Courtney Upshaw knew what was waiting for him if Alabama lost the Iron Bowl to Auburn. “I’m right down the street from Auburn,” he said. “I’ve got to hear about this from a lot of people. We came into the game knowing we’ve got to stop Cam Newton. We were on the verge [...]
Iron Bowl: A family feud
Comments OffThere’s no reason to analyze the depth chart, how Alabama’s offense can stop Cam Newton, how the Auburn secondary must defend Julio Jones or even the game-day tendencies of Nick Saban and Gene Chizik. That’s not what this game is about, and by this game I am referring of course to The Game, the Iron [...]
Auburn undefeated and the underdog
Comments OffThe Iron Bowl defies the usual clichés of a heated rivalry. Keep the records handy. Don’t throw them out the window. In this game, the favored team usually does win. The team pegged by oddsmakers has won the last eight Iron Bowls. But Friday’s matchup presents an unusual quandary. No. 2 Auburn is undefeated, on [...]
Defense has Newton in its sights
Comments OffMonths ago, before Alabama fell out of national title contention and Auburn soared to national prominence, Tide defensive lineman Marcell Dareus was already hearing about Auburn’s biggest star. Dareus had yet to learn quarterback Cam Newton’s name when fans were already pestering him. “Even when the season had barely started, they said, ‘They’ve got this [...]
