[WorkHorse]

I've seen most of the Iron Bowls during my lifetime and I'm really looking forward to watching this one. This game is considered one of, if not the most, high stakes contest in the rivalry's 78 game history. The biggest Iron Bowl ever pits strength against strength with the winner headed to the SEC Championship game and probable shot at the National Title.

No. 4 Auburn (10-1, 6-1 SEC) has the No. 2 rush offense in the country (320 ypg) while Alabama has the fourth-rated rush defense in the nation (91 yards). The Tigers have not been held to fewer than 120 yards on the ground all season and have at least 213 yards in the other 10 games. The Crimson Tide has allowed just four opponents to gain over 100 yards rushing, with Arkansas' 165 being the most allowed by Alabama all season.

Look for Alabama's weakest link to be tested on Saturday. Saban has gotten away with a rotating lineup of six different cornerback combinations all year due to injuries. Auburn, primarily a running team depends on the misdirection running of the spread option offense putting cornerbacks out on an island to cover receivers and make tackles on ball carriers. They'll have to choose the right read between the two on many plays their way. There will be pressure on Bama cornerbacks to play disciplined when they make the reads and react so they are not fooled.

Alabama has a 26-7 record against top 25 teams since the beginning of the 2008 season (Saban's first year) and a 16-4 mark against top 10 teams. Auburn was winless in SEC games last season and are in the greatest turnaround season this year compared to other teams around the nation, and greatest in conference history.

Who do you like men? Tide or Tigers?

[Pivotpoint]

Who you on Workhorse?

I like Bama big. Bama should be able run the ball and slowly wear down Tiger D. By the 2nd half, they should start to run away. Tiger's weak link is Pass D #100. Tigers #107 pass O vs Bama #7 Pass D.

What will Tigers do, if Bama stuffs the run? Bama far superior on Defense. Bama, huge edge in coaching. Tigs having great season, awesome turn around, but a bit fortunate to be where they are.

Bama by 2 TD's +.

[BigdaddyQH]

Auburn +7 in the 1st half is the best wager here. I exxpect 'Bama to eventually wear Auburn down, but that happens in the 2nd half. If Auburn scores first, then we really have a game. Work, you know how crazy those people in Auburn get. They will really be fired up for a half. Then things settle down and 'Bama wins going away.

[Pivotpoint]

Bama will load the box early, maybe all game. They will dare Tigers to pass.

Will be interesting to see if they can. My money say no.

Tide will land body punches first couple qtrs. Impact of blows will show in 2nd half.

[WorkHorse]

Junk, motorhomes and camping trailors started setting up on Monday around the stadium

There is a ton of excitment from both camps and Saturday's game will be loud for sure.

Both team's supporters have a lot to cheer for.

[WorkHorse]

Team Stats

Alabama........................Auburn
Pts per gm: 39.7..............39.0
Pts Against: 9.3...............22.0
Rushing yds: 211.............320
Passing yds: 233.............177
Total off:......445..............500
Rushing def: 91...............153
Passing def: 173..............254
Total def:......264..............407

Individual Stats:

Alabama:
Passing: AJ McCarron...190/277...68.6%...2399...23/5...20 sacks
Rushing: TJ Yeldon...164...1022...6.2...12tds
Receiving: Kevin Norwood...33...493...14.9...6
Kicking: Cabe Foster...11/12...53 long...XPs 52/52
Punting: Cody Mandell...33...47.3...63 long

Auburn:
Passing: Nick Marshall...108/185...58.4%...1530...9/5...12 sacks.
Rushing: Tre Mason...208...1153...5.5...17tds
Receiving: Sammy Coates...30...687...22.9...5tds
Kicking: Cody Parker...13/17...47 long...XPts 50/51
Punting: Steven Clark...41...42.5...57 long.

*Auburn QB Nick Marshall has rushed for 823 yards and 9 touchdowns.
*Alabama second team RB Kenyan Drake has rushed for 661 yards.
*Alabama has three receivers with 30 or more catches.
*Auburn is coming off a bye week.
*Alabama is coming off a scrimmage against Chattanoga.
*Auburn has covered seven games in a roe.
*Alabama has played Over in five of last six road games.
*Auburn is 3-6 against the spread last nine games vs Alabama at home.

Welcome any comments...............................

[Pivotpoint]

Bama 7 of last 8 wins by 3 or more TD's.

Bama 304 -50 pt margin last 8 Lined Games.

Other interesting points.

Tide O-Line has allowed 2 combined sacks in Last 7 games.

Bama has allowed 50 combined points in last 9 games.

Marshall unproven passer, up against it here. McCarron has had much success against Tiger secondary.

Tiger Backers must ask themselves, if Bama loads box and shut downs run, how confident are you that Marshall will make them pay?

On the otherhand, if Tigers focus on stopping the run, McCarron will make them pay. If they try and force Bama to beat them on the ground, Tide will have success.

Bama has huge edge on Defense and brings a balanced offense to Iron Bowl. Tigs, strong rush attack, questionable passing attack and Defense.

Still surprised this # really never moved off 10 1/2. Bama by 2 TD's + . Fired up for game.

[SteveKerrsJunk]

Bama seems so clutch in huge games over the past few years. Hard not to back them, they stop that great Auburn running game and Auburn stands no chance barring some huge special teams or defensive plays. McCarron clutch stud, been there done that with a hot ace girl.