What's your favorite Iron Bowl memories?
I've had some good ones.
2003 Iron Bowl - My first Iron Bowl. The game wasn't important in the grand scheme of things, but that didn't prevent Auburn, AL from being overrun with fans from all over the state. This was my first year at Auburn, and I was overwhelmed with the RVs, tailgates, and people that had come to town as early as Tuesday. My friends who had been long time Auburn fans taught me the important of the rivalry, and right before kickoff, my nerves were about to burst. I couldn't believe how intense the feeling was knowing that we had to win this game for no other reason than to own the state's bragging rights.
And that's when Carnell ran 80 yards for the touchdown. Everything felt at ease at that point, and honestly, I wasn't worried or stressed before an Iron Bowl until the 2008 Iron Bowl when I knew we were going to lose.
2004 Iron Bowl - My first experience in Tuscaloosa. The game went as planned, but it was the after party that truly taught me the fun of beating Alabama. One guy with a mullet launched unopened beer bottles high into the air trying to take out groups of Auburn fans. One older lady dolled up like she was a Mountain Brook heiress was crying like a baby. Her exact quote that I'll never forget, "It's not supposed to be this way. We're Alabama and we always win."
2007 Iron Bowl - Saban's first Iron Bowl. I stood ten feet from the man. He was watching his team warm up or his kickers kick. Whatever was going on, I'm not sure. I mustered up the courage and began to say something to break his focus. I wanted to tell him that he was about to get his dick beat into the dirt. And that's when the officer standing near me said, "Don't do it, kid. It won't be worth it." Of course, I chickened out, but it's a memory I won't forget.