Irons for Heisman

While this is as far fetched as Big Foot, it does have a ring to it. I read an article off of AL.com that talks about Irons, and where he stands in the Heisman race. While I think there is 0 chance he could win, there is plenty of stats to back it, saying he repeats his performance from last season.

Leading SEC Rusher
1200+ years (in basically half a season, the first half it was RB by committee.
200+ yards on national television against LSU
ALL SEC first team in his rookie season.

Now give him a full year and a couple more pushovers to pad his stats, and you might have a 2000 yard rusher, with 3 out of the first 5 games being on national television (WSU-ESPN2, LSU-CBS, USC-ESPN). Well it is early, but I think if Irons can repeat his performance from last year for a 12 game season, then his name should be at least whispered....even though we all know that as long as Notre Dame has a front runner he really has 0 chance.

Iron Bowl on Thanksgiving

Four words that I cannot even begin to try to explain. The biggest game of the season for both of these teams, and arguably the biggest rivalry in the nation is going to be played during a week were 95% of the students head home. Part of being a student is experiencing all the events that week building up to Saturday, part of being a fan is arriving on Wednesday in your camper to tailgate with friends and debate the outcome of Saturday. But with fans and students traveling around the nation for family thanksgiving events, I think the game will lose some of the buzz. And what is the reason, the "level the playing field." The claim is both Alabama and Auburn if they were to make it to the SEC would have more rest than an eastern team that plays on thanksgiving week. Well no matter who you are you know that as far as fan turnout, and fan support there is more for the Iron Bowl than there is the SEC Championship. But hey what do I know, just sharing my thoughts on the matter. If you want to read more about it check out this link.

Scary Predictions

This has been a scary off season for me. I am not sure if everyone has notices but this is very very simular to 2003. Highly touted offense, unproven defense, and a whole lot of promise. With ESPN, CBS, Sportsline, and every other pole you have seen this preseason, Auburn will most likely be ranked in the top 10, maybe even top 5. With a not so good out of conference opener, that Auburn should always win, but always makes difficult, and a push over SEC West foe in the form of MSU, Auburn hopes to go into a top 10 showdown with the other highly touted SEC team, the LSU Tigers. Why Auburn likes to schedule the likes of LSU early I am not sure, but with a coach that never has his full offense flowing until half way through, it should be interesting to see if the Tigers will sink or swim. WAR DAMN EAGLE! Heres hoping for the best.