I know that Bama did not play very good at all yesterday. The coach said we didn't play with much passion and emotion and neither he, nor, I could understand that. Yet with the bad start, the defensive breakdowns, the lack of our usual power running game, and Auburn's early success, the team persevered. We took Auburn's best shot, emotionally, defensively, offensively, all on the road. The 'Barn pulled out all the stops, the '89 team on the field before the game, the trick plays, the 14 point lead, yet we continued on. This team didn't win because of better talent or even more depth, this team won because of character and heart. This is the stuff champions are made of. It reminded me of the way we played when Bear was coach or when Gene was coach and Barker would lead us on clutch drives to win games. Often we (Bama fans) complained about close games and not being flashy, and then we went through the Dubose through Shula years, and I am proud of this team for being a team and persevering and coming out on top. I have more confidence that we can beat Florida than I did a year ago, but no matter the outcome I am proud of this team.

Does anyone have two or three Bama/Arkansas tickets. to sell? I would love to go! Please let me know as soon as possible and I will be gald to take them off your hands. I want to take my two teenage sons who have never been to a game since we live in Kansas and it is hard for us to get to the game. Email me at donandrews@sunflower.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

I do not live in state and have not heard anymore on the Siran Stacy situation. I was wondering what is the latest?

Also the Coach Fran saga has been good so far. This also made me wonder if you could do a "where are they now" series on former players. Maybe like Barker, Tarrant Lynch, etc...just to give some updates and kill time until football season starts!

I am thankful 'BAMA won. It was a typical game for this season as we were never able (with the exception of the Tennessess game) to put teams away. I am also thankful this season is over. I was not very optimistic about our chances to win and felt sick as I was watched Colorado come back. But the interception in the 4th quarter by Mustin was big mainly because it gave us the ball and we used some clock and got points. Also I have to give Wilson credit on the 3rd down run. If he doesn't get it I don't know if we win. Now on to the next season (recruiting) and hopefully we can start building a SEC and National Championship contender.RTR.

I know I ask alot lately. ( I asked for a post of the press conference after the Auburn game). But I was looking for next seasons' schedule. I know the Clemson game is up in the air but I cannot find a schedule on any website and wondered if anyone had it. I know we play Ar-kansas, Georgia, LSU, and Tennessee on the road. Who at Alabama allows us to have that many tough road games in a season? I know we have all the home games the next year but look how that helped us this year! So if someone has a link to the schedule because I am looking ahead!

Does anyone have a link to Saban's Auburn post game press conference? I cannot find anything.I am interested in his comments. I heard it was actually very positive about the future direction of the program.
Also noticed all these coaches dropping like flies. Who would have thought Bower at So.Miss? I bet he ends up at Ga.Tech or even Arkansas. It would be funny if he ended up at Ole Miss!

Just listened to Saban's press conference from today and it was great. He revealed some of the problems on this team. It is obvious there are character issues on this team. The last 4 yrs of losing close games are caused by a lack of resolve to do the right things. Even though I am disappointed in the season I know Saban is the right man because he will not accept less than the best from the players. Instead of hugging them when they don't put out the effort needed he will chew them out and not make excuses and tell us how close we are. Alabama is not close but I think we will turn the corner.

After today's total worst loss in Alabama history I apologize to Mike Shula. I wanted Shula gone and I thought we would impove by 2-3 games. It is obvious that Saban has lost this team. We are no better than last years' team, in fact we maybe worse. We have about as much chance of beating Auburn as we would the Patriots. We are the laughing stock of the SEC. We are pathetic and if(when) we lose to Auburn I hope we are not invited to a bowl game. Miss.St deserves a bowl much more than we do. It is time to pack 2007 up and hope things get better in 2008.

P.S. This is not Shula's fault and his easy/lax training. This is Saban's team and it is pathetic. This team and the QB is lost and needs a good foot in the rear!

Several thoughts on the teams and game.
1) LSU has the better talent and team and in the end they won the game. We could not handle their front 7 on defense or their offensive line.

2)Alabama is at a level of play that we have not seen this late in the season in several years.

3) Saban and the staff are helping this team to compete for 60 minutes- something that has been missing.

4)I expect the two teams to switch positions in the next two to three years.

5) Replay officals - the game was over officated from the replay booth. If the crew on the field misses that many calls (4 were over turned) they need to be fired. I am suspicious of this. LSU made many mistakes and kept the game close but I would say the replay officals bailed them out where they could. First,the fumble then the 41 yard catch. To over turn a call you need indisputable evidence- neither one of those plays were that clear. Why was this? I don't know but I have a suspicion that may sound sore loser-ish, but here it is. LSU is the last chance the SEC has for a BCS champion game and if they lose it is over. This is probably not right, but both those calls should not have been overturned because there was not enough evidence.

6)Bama was the better coached team.LSU is undisciplined and allows teams to stay with them.

7)BAMA is on the right track and I hope we can win out!

It is an understatement to say this was our best game of the year but this is easily our best game since 2005 FLA. This is the game that marks the turning of the Tide. It reminds me of 1990 Tenneesse game and how it helped turn the season. Tide played the first complete game of the year and we are still in it for SEC West. I also want to say good job to JPW for the best game of his career at the right time!