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.