Alabama vs Auburn 2009

Because this year’s Crimson Tide vs Tigers being played on Friday instead of Saturday, everything had to be moved up practice-wise, so the Crimson Tide started preparing for the Tigers on Sunday instead of taking a day off. Television made a bad decision.
Someone at CBS apparently forgot that Alabama-Auburn is the country’s best rivalry games.

Auburn is coming off their bye and has the advantage of playing at home.

“I think it helps probably more physically more than anything,” senior left guard Mike Johnson. “No matter whom the next opponent is you’re still going to be running the same plays & trying to defend the same for the most part. Just having that extra week to get your legs going to be huge for them (Auburn), & I know they’re excited. Their a good football team. We’re going to have to work that much harder.”

Sports Illustrated has confirmed rumors that Alabama tailback Mark Ingram does indeed appear on the cover of this week’s issue.

INJURY REPORT: Saban claims no injuries heading into the Iron Bowl that were serious enough to keep players out of drills today.

Tailback Terry Grant (abdominal strain) has missed the past three games and missed practice Monday before returning to work Tuesday.

Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart was named today as one of 34 nominees for the Frank Broyles Award, which is given each year to the top assistant coach in college football.

Smart’s defense is currently ranked #. one nationally in total defense & second nationally in rushing defense.

Comparing the SEC’s Best:

Mark Barrons’ Stats : Comparison to the supposed top safety in the SEC.
Tackles
60

Interceptions
6

Eric Berry
Tackles
70

Interceptions:
2

Greg McElroy Stats: Comparison to the top QB in the SEC:
Passing Yards: 1913
Completion % 60.2
TD 13
INT 4

Tim Tebow Stats-
Passing Yards: 1730
Completion % 64.6
TD 12
INT 4