Just had this conversation with your typical unwashed, uneducated Bama fan: UUB: "Saban takes this game more seriously than the rest because he knows how important it is to us" Me: "No, he doesn’t" UUB: "Yes, he does. He knows it's our biggest rival" Me: "I don't think a guy making 7 million dollars, who's dominated college football for a decade, gives a shit about what Alabama fans consider important"
He mentioned in a press conference a few weeks ago that Tennessee was their biggest game and greatest rival, but I think he said it largely to piss off Auburn people.
I think we have a legitimate shot if we play our best football for 4 quarters. I just don't think it's likely we do that.
I also have an oddly good vibe about this one. I think we play with Herculean effort and get it done. Another wild one.
I don't dread it like I have in years past. Regardless of the outcome, we'll see a close game where Tennessee fights like hell. I can live with that