I just realized that I hadn't posted since Alabama played Tennessee in October. That's sad to say… but at the same time, I have to admit that there hasn't really been anything to talk about in regards to Alabama football. And for me, I've been so busy that I haven't had time to comment on anything else.
Tonight was the famed Iron Bowl – the annual state rivalry game that gives bragging rights to its winner and their fans for the next year. Well, for the past 5 years, Auburn has won the Iron Bowl, and Alabama… well, we're on our third coach within those 5 years. Sadly to say, we're playing with some horrible recruits from our former coach Mike Shula (see: John Parker Wilson, much of the offensive line, and some of the special teams). And, our new coach, Nick Saban, has inherited the lack of passion with which these players have played. They lack discipline just like Shula did. And well… the games that we've won have been much of our own luck considering the roller coaster that is the 2007 Crimson Tide.
But you know what?! This year's game wasn't that big of a deal to lose. You know why? Alabama was considered a MAJOR underdog and it was foretold that we would be decimated. Well, the final score was 17-10, in favor of Auburn. This "amazing" Auburn team was supposed to overwhelm Alabama, but I saw none of that. This year's game, in the words of my sister-in-law, was a 'snoozer.' And she's right… I won't remember ANY of this game, except for the fact that Auburn won their 6th straight. So, whooptidoo… such an exciting game… oh wow. I wanted to sleep the entire game.
So, here's to a game that no one will remember in 10 years because it was absolutely boring.