SEC PREDICTIONS - WEEK 3

BigBlueAub pulled even with RammerJammer on the year after picking 80% of last week's games correctly, missing only on bama and his beloved Tigers, whom he bet against with his head rather than his heart (for shame).

BigBlueAub's Picks:

Alabama v. North Texas - ALABAMA

Arkansas v. Troy - ARKANSAS
(The Trojans will not be able to wrap the Hogs)

Auburn @ Clemson - AUBURN

LSU @ Miss. St. - LSU
(Dan Mullen begins to lose his fan base in Starkville after another loss)

Ole Miss @ Vanderbilt - OLE MISS
(Nutt will bust on the Dores)

Florida v. Tennessee - FLORIDA
(Derek Dooley gets distracted during the game by Barbara yelling at him)

Georgia v. Coastal Carolina - GEORGIA
(Even Richt can't lose this one - he's such a good person)

Kentucky v. Louisville - Kentucky
(Adolph Rupp leads UK to a victory over Denny Crum's team) 

South Carolina v. Navy - SOUTH CAROLINA
(The Cocks shoot the sea men back to Annapolis)

Last Week - 8-2

Season Record - 17-5 (77%)

RammerJammer's Picks:

Alabama v. North Texas - BAMA

Arkansas v. Troy - ARKANSAS

Auburn @ Clemson - CLEMSON

LSU @ Miss. St. - MISS. ST.

Ole Miss @ Vanderbilt - VANDERBILT

Florida v. Tennessee - FLORIDA

Georgia v. Coastal Carolina - GEORGIA

Kentucky v. Louisville - LOUISVILLE

South Carolina v. Navy - COCKS

Last Week - 7-3

Season Record- 17-5 (77%)

PAT DYE SAYS, "WE MUST PROTECT THIS HOUSE!"

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JIM ROME ON SPIRIT'S FLIGHT INTO THE SKYBOX - RACK HIM!

Click Here for More Videos and a Theory About What Caused Spirit's Crash

Click Here for First Videos of Spirit's Flight

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THE TIDE AND TIGER PRESENTS THE BAMMER OF THE WEEK (Mullet Edition):

As I have steadily maintained, bammers are a "jort wearing, mullet sporting, non-attending group of fans."  As partial proof of my theory generally accepted scientific fact, I offer up further proof of this guy, who sports perhaps the greatest example of the "Permullet" ever seen in public - that is, a mullet, which has been dignified with a perm. 

Picture goodness after the break...  

THE TIDE AND TIGER PRESENTS BARNER OF THE WEEK (FEAR AND BETRAYAL EDITION)

We've noticed that our good friend, BigBlueAub, has spent a lot of time posting (see here and here) about the attack misguided flight of the eagle down on the Barn last weekend (like most Barners, BBA is prone to focusing his attention on animals, but we digress).  In keeping with this theme, we present to you this weeks Barner of the Week:

THE TIDE AND TIGER PRESENTS: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLEMSON FOOTBALL.

Other than the facts that Auburn has beaten Clemson 14 times in a row and Walter Merritt Riggs, the "Father of Clemson Football," was an Auburn man, here's all you need to know about Clemson football....

Clemson has a highly publicized tradition during its football team's entrance to Memorial Stadium, which Clemson, with a straight face, describes as "The Most Exciting 25 Seconds in College Football."  After the players enter the east side of the stadium, where THE HILL (duh duh dum!!) is located, they gather at the top of THE HILL (duh duh dum!!) and stand around some rock until a cannon sounds, at which time the band begins to play the fear-inspiring song Tiger Rags (whoo who!!), and the players run down THE HILL (duh duh dum!!).  The word "exciting" simply does not do the tradition justice, I tell you.

Video and more after the break...

VOTE WHETHER URBAN MEYER SHOULD BE ALLOWED IN THE BOOTH FOR ESPN'S BROADCAST OF THE AUBURN CLEMSON GAME?

Birmingham News columnist and noted Alabama fan Kevin Scarbinsky published a column today in which he criticizes ESPN for assigning Urban Meyer to the television booth for this weekend's game between Auburn and Clemson. Scrarbinsky, who for once appears to be on the Auburn bandwagon, eloquently and convincingly describes the obvious conflict of interest Meyer has with Auburn football, which Scarbinsky believes should preclude Meyer from calling the game. Do you agree with Scarbinsky? Cast your vote in the upper corner of the right sidebar on the Home page of The Tide and Tiger. Voting ends Friday.

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ALABAMA VS. PENN STATE HIGHLIGHTS (2011)

MrUAFootball, you are a genius sir... Please keep the good stuff coming!

UPDYKE PART III? THE REAL REASON BEHIND SPIRIT FLYING INTO THE SKYBOXES:

Today comes these new videos of Spirit's ill-fated flight last Saturday prior to the Mississippi State game.  The first video has the most dramatic and high-clarity footage of the impact yet.

Much more after the break...

POLL RESULTS: 65% OF THE TIDE AND TIGER READERS ARE SANE:

The results of the poll are in, and 65% of you voted in favor of the fact that Auburn students did not roll Toomer's Corner when Bear Bryant died in 1983.  That means 35% of you are Updyke disciples.  Let's face it. Not a single shred of credible evidence exists that Toomer's was rolled at any point around Bryant's death. Accordingly, The Tide and Tiger hereby enters a decree that no further discussion of this urban legend shall be allowed.  Violators will be subjected to this....

More after the break...

COLLEGE FOOTBALL DOPPELGANGER (CHIZNICK EDITION)

We were fortunate enough to come across this old yearbook picture the other night, and we immediately thought of the perfect doppelganger...

AUBURN PLAYERS TWEET (Mississippi State Edition):

Keep reading for more Tweets after the break...

SPIRIT FLEW INTO THE SKYBOXES YESTERDAY!

Spirit really gave it his all during his pre-game flight yesterday.  He flew into the sky boxes, got disoriented, buzzed the crowd and ended up finishing his flight flawlessly.  Now that's spirit!

Amazing footage of the impact...

Additional video and photos after the break...

AUBURN COACHES PUNK MISSISSIPPI STATE!

After the Utah State game, The Tide and Tiger showed you the crazy Obama and Bush play calling boards Malzahn used.  At the Mississippi State game today, Malzahn sent a not so subtle message to Mississippi State with his play calling boards.....

You Mad?  In other words, ESAD MS. St.

If the Tide and Tiger isn't mistaken, Malzahn also went back to Chris Todd?

What's Next?

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY MARCHING BAND PLAYS "TAPS" TO COMMEMORATE THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 BEFORE PLAYING MISSISSIPPI STATE:

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THE BAMMER'S RESPOND TO "ORANGE NAVY ANTHEM" WITH THEIR OWN HIP HOP CLASSIC:

The Tide and Tiger recently brought you the video for "Orange Navy Anthem," the new Auburn themed hip hop anthem, which former Auburn basketball player and graduate iE released this week. The anthem is being met with great interest, and it is quite well done. Not to be outdone, the bammers have come back with their own hip hop anthem, but it just doesn't seem to have the cred that iE's anthem has. You be the judge:

FOR THE LOVE, SOMEONE PASS THE EAR BLEACH!

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ALABAMA AND AUBURN UNITE: THINGS WRONG WITH COLLEGE FOOTBALL (TT EDITION)

Terrible tunnel videos/music seem to be a theme this season (for an example, see our previous post regarding Michigan's Ed Hardy Theme of the Year).  Just when we thought things couldn't get worse, Texas Tech brings us this little gem:

UPDYKE PART DEUX? EAGLE STATUE AT TOOMER'S CORNER DAMAGED:

One of two eagle statues marking the entrance to Auburn's campus under the Toomer's Oaks has been damaged.  The beak has been broken off, and it was found nearby.  According to this article in the Opelika News, authorities have no information about how the statue was damaged.  We can only hope it wasn't you know who.

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THE TIDE AND TIGER FEATURES YOUNG iE'S "ORANGE NAVY ANTHEM":

Young iE is back!  After releasing "Orange Navy" last year, which was Young iE's own version of Wiz Khalifa's Pittsburgh Steelers' anthem "Black and Yellow," he has returned with a new song under the simpler moniker iE, called "Orange Navy Anthem."  iE shot the video for "Orange Navy Anthem" in Auburn on the day of the Utah State game.

Enjoy "Orange Navy Anthem"...  

Enjoy more Auburn themed videos from iE after the break:

SEC PREDICTIONS - WEEK 2

RammerJammer's Picks:

Alabama @ Penn State - ALABAMA

Arkansas vs. New Mexico - ARKANSAS

Auburn vs. Miss. St. - MISS. STATE

(This won't be near as embarrassing as last week... until you remember that it's Mississippi State)

LSU vs. Northwestern St. - LSU

Ole Miss vs. Southern Illinois - OLE MISS

Florida vs. UAB - FLORIDA

Georgia vs. South Carolina - SOUTH CAROLINA

(Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Hey Hey Hey, Good-bye Richt)

Kentucky vs. Central Michigan - KENTUCKY

Tennessee vs. Cincinnati - CINCINNATI

(Bright orange pants optional)

Vanderbilt vs. UConn - UCONN

Season Record - 10-2 (83%)

BigBlueAub's Picks:



Alabama @ Penn State - PENN STATE
(Two QB's who threw 4 int's last week against Kent St. go flacid in Beaver Stadium)

Arkansas vs. New Mexico - ARKANSAS

Auburn vs. Miss. St. - MISS. STATE

(At least AU didn't completely embarrass the SEC last weekend - and oh by the way bammers, two words - La. Monroe)

LSU vs. Northwestern St. - LSU

(LSU is richly deserving of this week off)

Ole Miss vs. Southern Illinois - OLE MISS

(Thanks for embarrassing the SEC last week whatever your nickname is now)

Florida vs. UAB - FLORIDA

(UAB still doesn't realize what it gave up to FSU)

Georgia vs. South Carolina - SOUTH CAROLINA

(Thanks for embarrassing the SEC last week puppies)

Kentucky vs. Central Michigan - KENTUCKY

Tennessee vs. Cincinnati - TENNESSEE

(Only if Barbara Dooley stays quiet this week)

Vanderbilt vs. UConn - VANDERBILT

Season Record - 9-3 (75%)

TIDE GREAT KEVIN TURNER RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE

We came across this article today about Tide great Kevin Turner raising awareness about Lou Gehrig's disease.  Number 24 was one of our favorite players growing up, and we remember fondly a certain Saturday night in Baton Rouge back in 1991 when Mr. Turner rumbled for 140+ yards.  We want our hero to know that he is in our thoughts and prayers!  Roll Tide Kevin... you are one of the greats!

Please be sure to check out the Kevin Turner Foundation to learn more about Kevin's efforts to raise awareness about Lou Gehrig's disease.

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CHIZIK HANDS OFF TO AUBIE - THE CRYSTAL CAPERS: #10

The video shown before the Utah State game, with additional footage of Aubie running onto Pat Dye Field pre-game...

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THE TIDE AND TIGER PRESENTS THE BAMMER OF THE WEEK (Jort Edition):

In a prior post, I stated that bammers are "a jort wearing, mullet sporting, non-attending group of fans."   As partial proof of my theory generally accepted scientific fact, I offer up a double shot of these guys, affectionately known as The Jortfers (short for jort wearing golfers).

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My oh my - what a duo!  Bonus points for the lack of golfing shoes, the Saban style hat on the front Jortfer, and, oh my goodness, is that an ivy hat on the rear Jortfer? 

Who knew jorts came in above and below knee length?  And oh by the way, jorts are never appropriate, but pleated jorts?  C'mon! 

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THE TIDE AND TIGER PRESENTS THE BARNER OF THE WEEK (TOLKIEN EDITION)

We came across this picture the other day, showing the elation of numerous students after the Barn's come-from-behind victory against the mighty Utah State Aggies (we expected a much more somber crowd after the pathetic display down on the pasture, but we digress):

ALABAMA VS KENT STATE HIGHLIGHTS

I love watching these highlights, especially around the 1:07 mark... Trey DePriest is a beast!

Props to MrUAFootball... keep 'em coming!

COLLEGE FOOTBALL DOPPELGANGERS (Auburn - Mississippi State Edition):

Because it's the week of the Auburn - Mississippi State game, in this episode of College Football Doppelgangers, The Tide and Tiger features some Mississippi State University doppelgangers:

MSU Player Allen Tolbert...

...looks like

ESPN's Stuart Scott:

More Doppelgangers after the break...

THE TIDE AND TIGER IS GLAD THAT AUBURN FANS DIDN'T GET BLUE BALLS:

Nikco Sports is marketing a full-sized Auburn football commemorating the Tiger's recent successes.  The Tide and Tiger isn't sure about the gold color, but we won't gripe, because Nikco says a portion of the proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama. The balls recognize AU's 2010 and 1957 national titles and Cam Newton's season. The balls also have a panoramic view of Jordan-Hare Stadium. Nikco will produce 2,011 of the balls, and each will cost $99. Visit Nicko Sport's Website here for more information.

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TRE LA SOUL - SEC CO-FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK!

Tre La Soul - aka Tre Mason - has been named the Co-SEC's Freshman of the Week in honor of his 176 return yards and 97 yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

Continue reading after the break...

2011 AUBURN TUNNEL VIDEO:

Yesterday, The Tide and Tiger brought you the 2011 Auburn Inspiration Video (aka, Pump Up Video). Today, we bring you the 2011 Auburn Tunnel Video.

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VOTE WHETHER YOU THINK AUBURN ROLLED TOOMER'S CORNER AFTER BEAR BRYANT'S DEATH:

The Tide and Tiger is giving bama fans the chance to vote whether you believe Auburn students rolled Toomer's Corner after Bear Bryant died.  In the previous post, RammerJammer perpetuated the widely-held but baseless belief among some most bammers that Auburn fans did indeed carry out this unsubstantiated act.  Keep in mind that RJ also believes he will receive money from forwarding emails, he doesn't take drinks from strangers for fear of it leading to his kidneys being harvested, and he won't say "Candyman" three times while looking in a mirror.

Keep reading and vote after the break...

BREAKING NEWS: CRIME ON THE PLAINS?

It appears that a major crime was committed in Auburn this weekend (no, we're not talking about the horrible defense that allowed 448 yards of offense by the Aggies... the Utah State Aggies).  After the Barn's last second, come-from-behind victory, a flash mob formed in downtown Auburn committing what can only be described as a "copycat" crime.  Fortunately, photos were taken of the mob and can be seen here:

2011 AUBURN INSPIRATION (aka PUMP UP) VIDEO:

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AUBURN PLAYERS TWEET!

This post is a compilation of what some of the current and former Auburn players Tweeted following yesterday's thrilling but confusing win over Utah State, led by Phillip "Lutzie" Lutzenkirchen's eloquent and succinct Tweet:

Read more Tweets after the break...

UPON FURTHER REVIEW

We thought we'd share some random reflections on the Bama game and other goings on in the SEC and NCAA:  

AUBURN AND ALABAMA MAY BE PLAYING ONE OF THE BIG 12 TEAMS SOON, BUT IT WON'T BE RICE!

We all know that one of the Big 12 teams (Texas A&M) seems poised will play in the SEC next year, which would give the SEC thirteen teams.  Who will be the fourteenth SEC team?  The Tide and Tiger isn't sure, but we know who it won't be - Rice.  The Rice University Marching Owl Band, which calls itself a scatter band instead of a traditional marching band, aims "for innovative ways to entertain" and "comedic flair."  At its halftime show yesterday against Texas, the MOB "scattered" into this design, which is sure to warm Mike Slive's heart {see the pic after the break}

TRE LA SOUL - 97 YARD KICKOFF RETURN!

Tre Mason, a.k.a. Tre La Soul, whom The Tide and Tiger featured in its infancy (two days ago), made quite the impression today by returning a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown.  Enjoy this cryptic video of his Auburn debut:

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL DOPPELGANGER (CHICK-FIL-A EDITION)

We'd like to introduce you to The Tide and Tiger's College Football Doppelganger.  From time to time, we'll bring you a current college football player and his doppelganger.  Without further adieu, the first College Football Doppelganger is Kellen Moore:

BARN PLAYERS REFLECT ON 2010 BCS

(Sometimes a picture says it all)

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BY POPULAR REQUEST, A.J. MCCARRON'S RIDICULOUS BAMA BOY TATTOO:

In this blog's infancy (earlier this week), I referenced A.J. McCarron's ridiculous "Bama Boy" tattoo in my post on "Pre-Season Predictions for Alabama's Season".  The Tide and Tiger has been overwhelmed with requests to see the tattoo, which we failed to publish because we thought everyone already knew about it.  Apparently not.  By popular request, here you go....

The mark of a leader.

{I'd hide my face too if that abomination got that close to me}

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PHOTOS OF NEW STADIUM ART, A FIRETRUCK, AND GUS MALZAHN'S CRAZY OBAMA AND BUSH SIGNS:

Enjoy the following photos of the new artwork around Jordan Hare Stadium and Malzahn's bizarre sideline signs...

W

Keep reading after the break...

LIVE IN THE PAST? WE'D RATHER LOOK TO THE FUTURE!

Rather than live in the past like our good friend BigBlueAub (see here and here), we decided to go ahead and look ahead to the future.  This is going to be a season to remember.  Roll Tide!

A LOOK BACK AT THE 2010 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE ON THE EVE OF THE 2011 SEASON:

As Auburn prepares to play Utah State today, The Tide and the Tiger believes you will enjoy a look back at a video compilation of the complete gameday experience of Auburn's BCS Championship run:

ESPN Gameday

Click for more of the gameday experience after the break...

A CLASSIER CLASS OF FANS? PART II

Rammer Jammer thinks bama has a classier class of fans (I wanna kessss you Suzy Kobler).  What a joke.  Bammers are a jort wearing, mullet sporting, non-attending group of fans.  As support for RammerJammer's claim, he ignores this fact and avoids any mention of Updyke but submits Courtney Cox (second fiddle to Jenn Aniston), Sela Ward (yawn!) and Alec Baldwin (props!) as his proof.


For my part, the word "class" is not only overused but misused, especially in this context (and sports contexts in general).  Besides, didn't Updyke retire once and for all the debate about which team has the "clASSiest" fans?  The word "distinguished" is far more appropriate.  Accordingly, in response to RammerJammer's hand, BigBlueAub sees that bet, and raises RammerJammer with the following distinguished Auburn fans:

Apple CEO Tim Cook

Continue Reading After the Break...

A CLASSIER CLASS OF FANS?

We have a running argument with our good friend, BigBlueAub, regarding Bama fans vs. Barner fans.  BBA loves to point out that the Bama nation has more redneck fans then Auburn. Not that we care, but when two-thirds of the state claims allegiance to Bama it only makes sense we'd have more... it's called math (but don't forget this gem of a Barner) .  Since it would be hard to compare every Bama fan to every Barner, it makes sense that we'd have to take samples of each fan base to come up with a good comparison.  BBA's earlier post (here) gave us the perfect idea... compare Bama's celebrity fans to the Barn's celebrity fans:

A LOOK BACK AT THE HEADLINES OF JANUARY 11, 2011 ON THE EVE OF THE 2011 SEASON:

Keep Reading After the Break...

PAWL FINEBAUM CONTINUES TO SHAME HIMSELF:

Pawl Finebaum now writes for SI.com.  In his first column, which you can wipe yourself with here, Pawl pimps out SI in uncanny P.T. Barnum fashion for self-promotional purposes. 

BREAKING NEWS: EXCLUSIVE AUBURN SCRIMMAGE VIDEO

We've noticed that a lot of our Barner friends have been spinning talking about the fact that the Barn is very young this year.  Rumor has it, as many as 15 true freshmen will have a role on this year's defending national champions*.  If you think you have to wait to see this talented crap crop of freshmen, think again.  We were fortunate enough to get the following video of Auburn's last scrimmage, which shows some amazing young talent:

DEADSPIN's PRE-SEASON RANKINGS SHOW SOME SANITY:

The brilliant fellas over at Deadspin.com released their pre-season top 25 college football rankings yesterday.  Guess who is #1 - it ain't bama!  Click here to see - - -

http://deadspin.com/5836231/introducing-deadspins-college-football-top-25-or-so

AUBURN AND ALABAMA UNITE: THINGS WRONG WITH COLLEGE FOOTBALL - A-MAZE-ING!

We at The Tide and Tiger are at a loss.  Sometimes some things are so wretched, so full of stench and so pathetic, even Auburn and Alabama fans can unite.  Such is the case with the University of Michigan's tunnel song for the 2011 season.  

When we hear this song, we feel like we are listening to the theme song for a WWE wrestler.  Is John Cena going to be Brady Hoke's secret weapon this fall?  If this pablum is what gets Michigan fans pumped up, I'm guessing that Ann Arbor is home to Ed Hardy's flagship store...

(Thanks a lot Creed and Nickelback; you've done more than ruin music)

COMEDIAN DANIEL TOSH HATES NICK SABAN!

Daniel Tosh, the host of Comedy Central's hilarious show Tosh.O, which features Tosh's envelope-pushing commentary on Internet video clips, has a mad on for Nick Saban for the deceitful manner by which Saban left Miami."

 

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WHAT THE COACHES REALLY SAID

We found this Athlon Sports article very interesting, especially the anonymous quotes from rival SEC coaches about the 2011 version of the Tide.  Fortunately, we were able to find these "off the record" nuggets from current and former coaches:

TRE LA SOUL - A NICKNAME BESTOWED:

Master recruiter Trooper Taylor was asked recently about which new Auburn player he thought would become a household name by the end of the season.  His response? 

HE'S BACK!!!!

Although we don't always agree with his ways, it was great to hear Shane from Center Point make his triumphant return to Finebaum.  For those of you that don't  know, Shane was diagnosed with lung cancer and has been receiving chemotherapy treatments to eradicate the tumor.  Fortunately, the treatments have reduced 85% of the tumor and Shane seems to be getting better.  That's great news to hear from one of our Bama brethren.  Hang in there Shane, and a big Roll Tide!

RAMMERJAMMER'S SEC PREDICTIONS - WEEK 1

Alabama vs. Kent State - ALABAMA

Arkansas vs. Missouri State - ARKANSAS

Auburn vs. Utah State - AUBURN
(Though as fast as a speeding bb bullet, Dyer won't get the start.  Is something amiss on the Plains?)

LSU vs. Oregon - OREGON
(The Probation Bowl.  Each team may have to resort to pulling fans out of the stands to field a team.)

Ole MIss vs. BYU - BYU

Mississippi State vs. Memphis - MISSISSIPPI STATE

Florida vs. Florida Atlantic - FLORIDA

Georgia vs. Boise State - GEORGIA

Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky - KENTUCKY

South Carolina vs. East Carolina - SOUTH CAROLINA

Tennessee vs. Montana - TENNESSEE

Vanderbilt vs. Elon - VANDERBILT
(Does anyone care?)

YEAR TO DATE: 0-0

BIGBLUEAUB'S SEC PREDICTIONS - WEEK 1

Alabama vs. Kent State - ALABAMA
(Kent St. will be mesmerized by the fly suits the bama players are wearing when exiting team bus)

Arkansas vs. Missouri State - ARKANSAS

Auburn vs. Utah State - AUBURN

LSU vs. Oregon - OREGON
(Jordan Jefferson will handle kicking duties)

Ole MIss vs. BYU - OLE MISS

Mississippi State vs. Memphis - MISSISSIPPI STATE

Florida vs. Florida Atlantic - FLORIDA

Georgia vs. Boise State - GEORGIA

Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky - KENTUCKY

South Carolina vs. East Carolina - SOUTH CAROLINA

Tennessee vs. Montana - TENNESSEE

Vanderbilt vs. Elon - VANDERBILT

YEAR TO DATE: 0-0

TRAVELLING AND NEED A PLACE TO WATCH BAMA GAMES THIS FALL?

The University of Alabama National Alumni Association has put together a list of places to watch Bama games this fall if you happen to be traveling.  Two years ago, we were fortunate enough to watch the Bama-VT game at the Houndstooth Saloon in Chicago.  It's a great place to watch Bama games if you find yourself in the Chicago area.  If you have any other suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment.  RTR.

BAMMER OF THE WEEK (Middle Finger Edition):

Nothing says class and tradishun and completely confirms the redneck stereotype of bammers like a high flying bird (eagles excepted).  Stay classy bama!

BARNER OF THE WEEK (Tramp Stamp Edition)

We've got to be honest... we've never seen a male tramp stamp before.  We've always assumed that tramp stamps were reserved for Megan Fox, strippers and drunk girls at Daytona Beach on Spring Break looking to make mistakes.  Thanks to our Barner of the Week, we're horrified to learn that the male tramp stamp exists:

(Note the rampant bacne; has this Barner been working with Tony Fitton?)

If you have any entries for Barner of the Week, please email them to us @ thetideandtiger@gmail.com

A WORD FROM JAY JACOBS:

August 31, 2011 Auburn, Alabama. There is no better place to be on Saturdays during football season. There is something special about Auburn’s gameday experience, from Tiger Walk and Toomer’s Corner to the eagle’s flight and the Auburn University Marching Band. This Saturday will be special as we welcome the defending National Champions back to Jordan-Hare Stadium for a nationally televised non-conference game against Utah State.