Creature Vs. Creature: A Crimson Tide Fan on That Cow College (the Iron Bowl)

Game Preview Auburn University Tigers vs. No. 1 University of Alabama Crimson Tide The Auburn Tigers, preseason SEC West favorites, are coming into the Iron Bowl with a 5-6 record and a six-game winning streak in hand.  There is nothing riding on this game for the Tigers, but yet there is everything.  A win by Auburn means a salvaged season, a bowl game, and a continuation of the longest streak in Iron Bowl history for the Orange and Blue. The Alabama Crimson Tide, 2008 SEC West Champs, are No. 1 in the country and 11-0, but still need one more win to finish off the Revenge Tour.  Alabama needs the win to not only stop Auburn's streak, but to complete Nick Saban's transformation of bringing Alabama back to prominence.  Alabama wins this game if... They play their game Alabama has played tremendous football this season, and nothing less will be needed to continue their perfect season.  Alabama will need to continue dominating the trenches, establish a power ... (link)