I would like to organize a friendly little football contest as I know there is at least a modest amount of interest regarding this topic. All you have to do is pick the winners of the week's upcoming games that I post. Each correct pick earns one point;there is no penalty for incorrect guesses. I will keep a tally of everyone's points as the season progresses. Picks must be posted on the board BEFORE KICKOFF (duh), or they will not count. The SOWALer with the most points at the end of the year wins a, hmmm, not sure about that, but isn't glory reward enough?! Now get picking!

WEEK 1 NCAA Football-Deadline to submit picks is 5PM central Thursday August 30

LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson

Copy and past the schedule in your response and highlight your winner!
For example, here are my picks:

LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson

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LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson

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LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson



Thought I'd go with all of the visiting teams this week.

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get back to work.

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LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson

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"Let's face it: We live in state infested with rubes and rednecks, particularly among Alabama football fans."- Paul Finebaum

Come on.

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"Let's face it: We live in state infested with rubes and rednecks, particularly among Alabama football fans."- Paul Finebaum

I second that. And Western Carolina at Alabama.

5 days. Woot woot.

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--Jessifunn

And why in the He&& did you leave out THE MOST IMPORTANT GAME??????

Alabama at Western Carolina

LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson

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I know I don't get there often enough, but God knows I surely try, It's a magic kind of medicine that no doctor could prescribe!

I didn't include any rent-a-win games. Alabama and Florida will be well represented in the future, I promise.

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You know what, I don't think I am going to make it through this season with you.

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I know I don't get there often enough, but God knows I surely try, It's a magic kind of medicine that no doctor could prescribe!

Here are mine...

WEEK 1 NCAA Football-Deadline to submit picks is 5PM central Thursday August 30

LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson

What?

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Thanks so much for thinking about our future.

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Adult playground equipment...it's called a barstool.

--Jessifunn

Yes you did, Kansas State rented their victory against Auburn.

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LSU at Mississippi State (with apologies to my relatives in Mississippi)

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

and, hoping and praying,

Florida State at Clemson

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WEEK 1 NCAA Football-Deadline to submit picks is 5PM central Thursday August 30

LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson

Corndogs
Domers
Viles
Boogs
Criminoles

I am telling you right now, if Bama loses Saturday you are disqualified forever

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Hey, I picked LSU didn't I?

And If Bama loses to what amounts to a high school team, I will sell my season ticket and become Monk.

LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson

Those are the teams that usually scare the sh** out of us until the last minute.

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--Jessifunn

WF, this team is bad. And I mean horrible. Last year, they were shut out by Liberty and got killed by Wofford and Elon College. Personally, I think it's an embarassment we are starting the Nick Saban era playing a team like this.

But we'll get a nice little test next week in Nashville.

Woot. I've been waiting over a year for next week. I'm missing a wedding just so I can tailgate. Anybody got tix?

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--Jessifunn

A monk would give away the tickets.

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I'll be there. Normally, the stadium is 70 percent Bama folks, but the Vandy fans seem to have an unusually high interest in this year's team, so tix are a little harder to come by than usual.

Tickets sold out the day they went on sale. Yes, I'd agree that Vandy fans have a little more interest this year.

Tickets online are double or triple face value .

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--Jessifunn

LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson

I'm sure someone in my group will have an extra floating around somewhere. Problem is, I probably won't know until two hours or so before kickoff. PM me your cell number and I'll call you from the tailgate if I can locate one.

Thanks, JB.

BTW- I called Shades OTL and they are NOT carrying the Alabama game this Saturday.

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--Jessifunn

BB was checking on Balls Out for us.........let's hope.

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Well, there is one way to watch the game: Come to Tuscaloosa.

I know I know but I've decided to go on a mini vacay for Labor Day. My last chance before "cooler" weather rolls around.

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--Jessifunn

If they don't watch it, another way may be to go to the "yard" and watch them play a pick-up game with their new roomies! 4 arrests is a good summer and now two suspensions.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2993448

They at least have enough for a pick-up game of basketball plus one reserve?

And your team is?....

You obviously don't keep up with teams who actually have kids committing crimes involving a VICTIM. Smartass.

So sensitive , I can't help it when you open the door that wide!!

Let me just say our teams play every year. Well, for the last five years my alma mater was on the field with yours but I am not sure if both teams were actually playing

This makes me wonder though , maybe we should do another thread on numbers of arrests and see who is number 1 in the country between the championship game and now. I know Texas has had a few too!

Interesting you don't have the cajones to tell me who you pull for. Did you actually attend said school?

There isn't a school in the SEC that doesn't deal with this stuff (save Vandy maybe). Why does UA get a story on ESPN about it? Because of who we are.

And Greenroomwhatever, who asked your opinion? Aren't you due back in your padded room by now?

back trash talk!

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LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson


Gettin hot in here already!

LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson

FFFUNN

I mean....

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"Let's face it: We live in state infested with rubes and rednecks, particularly among Alabama football fans."- Paul Finebaum

This is what we can call JB's "time of the year".

You know, like our "time of the month". At least we have the hormone excuse.

JB- it's football. The best part about it IS the trash talk!

...and you can bet I'm gonna bring it, sister.

We kind of expect it now and would be disappointed if you didn't represent.

Wooohooo!

p.s. I learned everything I know about football on Sowal.com

JB:

Did you really call me out? Well, let me take my shot...

You must be an Alabama grad to have not understood my response. Let me Alabamize it for you with no smileys because it is trash talking isn't it. Please look up to the highlighted paragraph from my post.

1. Our teams play every year.
2. For the past five years my alma mater was on the field with yours.
3. I am not sure if you would call it playing football.
4. I took an early opportunity to blast ALA-BAMA.

Hmm, maybe this picture will help because I think most could already figure it out especially Kimmifunn, Whiteyfunn, and KDW.



You rightly point out that I didn't say specifically I root for Auburn but I thought it was more important to say that it was my alma mater because I didn't want to be lableled as a fan only by you since I knew the trash talking was underway. I did say our teams play so most would have inferred that if I was claiming them, I would be rooting for them.

Finally, you were the first to use nicknames about schools and the FSU one was "criminoles", so let me introduce you, "Pot meet Kettle."

By the way, that was a weak response about why UA 's dirty laundry was aired on ESPN, if I remember correctly the punter from North Colorado who stabbed the other punter in the leg got plenty of coverage. So, let me break it to you in all caps THEIR IS NO VAST RIGHT OR LEFT WING CONSPIRACY ABOUT ALABAMA AND YOU ARE NOT THE CENTER OF THE WORLD. Here is your ticket back to the real world and if you're going to come back with something, it better be with something stronger than "Auburn is a cow college", or "we have won more championships then you have" (since the last one was 15 years ago when I was in high school).

Trash talking is the game inside the game of college football and right now, it looks like you're down by at least two touchdowns.... Whoa Nellie!

Rah Rah hiss boom bah!

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You need to make some picks ASAP

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I totally disagree with you here. EVERYBODY is out to get us!

back football, y'all!

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--Jessifunn

Show me the $$$!

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Don't be bitter that I didn't include SMU this week...GET PICKIN' KITTY!!!

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....SMU = $$$? Good one! The latest campaign..."We don't tailgate, We Boulevard"...kinda' makes you want to gag yourself.

If I do this, will I make anyone upset?

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Talent + money + obsession = dominant football in SEC

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Adult playground equipment...it's called a barstool.

--Jessifunn

Do you keep up with recruiting? You might want to take a gander at how each team is doing. AU did a great job of capitalizing on UA's woes.

Oh, and you must be fairly new here, because I have NEVER made an excuse for anything.

All I can say is, I hope you enjoyed your little blip of success against us. It won't be long until you are remembering them as "the good ole days."

You know it, I know it and I'll tell you a secret....Tommy Tubberville knows it.

Take care, boog.

Nobody will give you a hard time if you just make picks without commentary regarding any institution's shortcomings

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I'll pick for her:

LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson

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Adult playground equipment...it's called a barstool.

--Jessifunn

I can tell just from your post above that you NEVER made an excuse for anything. Note the bold, it looks like you are saying that Auburn has done well in recruiting because of Alabama's woes, isn't this an excuse

Always looking forward to the future or dreaming about the past . I hate to even look at recruiting, but since you brought it up I looked on Rivals.com. Since it usually takes a couple of years for recruits to materialize, let's see how much time is remaining in the "blip" based on your measurement of success, recruiting.

In 2005, Auburn recruiting class 13, Alabama's 18
In 2006, Auburn's class 10, Alabama's 11
In 2007, Auburn's class 7, Alabama's 10
Alabama is looking good in 2008, but it's early.

I'll be glad to add a couple of more wins on to the five we've already got before then.

By the way, I find it very telling that you have to continue to resort to name calling, that's classy!

Hmm, just heard Auburn's Brad Lester has been declared ineligible for this weekend's game, perhaps longer. Oh, and I guess you conveniently forgot King Dunlap's arrest when mentioning the UA stuff.

Keep casting those stones, BeachSiO68br549.

AUBURN, Ala. --Auburn running back Brad Lester kept his head down and his feet moving, much like a tailback would hit a gap in the line.

Reporters were told a few minutes later that the running backs would not be available to be interviewed during Tuesday's media day. It's just another episode fueling the doubt that Lester will play for Saturday's season opener against Kansas State.

Head coach Tommy Tuberville said he expected Lester to play. Lester sat out the Cotton Bowl game for unspecified academic reasons and it could be Thursday before a final decision is reached regarding Saturday's game. That issue is still under investigation.

"To this point, he's playing," Tuberville said. "That's all I know. We'll talk about it as we go along, but Brad's our starter."

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NOTE TO SELF:
Check this thread daily or you'll miss the good stuff!

I hope this doesn't offend anybody but it cracked me up. BTW- that fan is mid-chomp.

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Kimmi my love, your info is old. The AU athletic dept. has already issued a statement saying Lester will not play. Just heard it on the radio an hour ago.

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OMG

Was that the same radio station that said Richie Rod was going to be the Bama coach, or Stevil?

Looks like you lost another starter good thing your playing the local high school this week..

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2996289

By the way, you really had to scrape the BOTTOM of the barrel to get that King Dunlap story. Not paying a speeding ticket, that's a big story. Disorderly conduct is a little higher on my radar.

Classic!

No, it was actually on WJOX in Birmingham. The read the release on the air. No one else picked up on it since AU is a media afterthought.

And bringing up, and laughing about, and injured player shows what a classless jerk you are. Of course, I have seen AU fans cheer when opposing players are injured before, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised.

Where is the blood pressure checking smilie?

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Oh- ok. Just reporting "live" from the West coast.

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"Let's face it: We live in state infested with rubes and rednecks, particularly among Alabama football fans."- Paul Finebaum

Laugh at an injury, classless jerk, cheering when people are hurt, are you kidding me? On behalf of all AU fans worldwide I am sorry for the actions of the others. Is that what you want? By the way, this is where I remind you of another one of your comments, "Keep casting those stones, BeachSiO68br549." I guess Bama only has classy fans that would never do that.

By the way, I didn't laugh about it and if I wanted to their are plenty of smilies to do just that. I just pointed out that your players are dropping like flies some injuries, some lack of institutional control. Way to try and switch the subject to a personal attack. I have seen that in other places on sowal, do you have an alter ego in the political forum battling with Uncle Timmy?

I am sorry if you have not taken kindly to continually being beaten down since to quote your post # 45 to JDarg, "...and you can bet I'm gonna bring it, sister." I have enjoyed our sparring today and hopefully we can keep it away from the personal attacks while you're bringing it in the future. By the way, you got three of those today, "Smartass, Boog and classless jerk", at least you won something....

Use this smiley instead

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--Jessifunn

Whitey, I am worried. Where oh where are we going to watch the GAME!!!!!!

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I know I don't get there often enough, but God knows I surely try, It's a magic kind of medicine that no doctor could prescribe!

Have you called Buster's near the Outlet Mall? They have a ton of tv's.

http://www.bustersoysterbarandgrill.com/

I just spoke with Buster's and they are not carrying the game.

Rum Runners doesn't know their tv schedule yet.

Balls Out on 98 IS carrying the game. The closest one to us!

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--Jessifunn

....what does this mean? BeachSiO68br549 Looks like something seacrestkristi might say!

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Don't forget Beef O Bradys in the Sandestin Market Shops and OQuigleys near Destin Commons if you don't mind the drive. That's surprising about Buster's

LSU at Mississippi State

Georgia Tech at Notre Dame

Tennessee at California

Kansas State at Auburn

Florida State at Clemson


Go Hawgs.....Go SEC

A little off the subject...

Kimmi, what designer makes those vintage-looking collegiate shirts? I think you have one...bout time for me to get one.

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Adult playground equipment...it's called a barstool.

--Jessifunn

Chip & Pepper! Best $80 I've spent on a t-shirt in a while!

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"Let's face it: We live in state infested with rubes and rednecks, particularly among Alabama football fans."- Paul Finebaum

Beatdown? Whatever you say.

You are, without question, the most prototypical Auburn fan I've ever seen, and that is really saying something.

But the Lester news IS true. Matter of fact, I'll bet he misses the whole year. In the meantime, you're linking articles of UA players breaking their ankles. That, my friend, IS classless.

BTW, seen the latest Sports Illustrated? Has there ever even been an article about Auburn in that publication?

Oh, and the recruiting rankings you pulled out of your ass? Check the current rankings and where every single in-state blue chip prospect is going.

Again, enjoy it while you can, cause it's coming to an end quicker than you think.

I'm done with you. You're now on my ignore list.

Well Balls Out it is then!!!!!!

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Are y'all both going to be down at the beach?

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"Let's face it: We live in state infested with rubes and rednecks, particularly among Alabama football fans."- Paul Finebaum

Bama's not on national TV this weekend, are they?

What is Notre Dame on?

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"Let's face it: We live in state infested with rubes and rednecks, particularly among Alabama football fans."- Paul Finebaum

Fuzzy kittens, rainbows, the Dalai Lama, magnolia blossoms, baby bottoms......

...and JB!

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Maybe.

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Alabama on PPV. Not sure about the Irish..

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Sometimes he's just like Amtrack.....

I think he should go to a meditation the next time he comes to Sowal.

Me stay out of fight.

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laying eggs over there?

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Pick deadline is this evening! Get on the record and join the fun.

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In the belief that JB really won't Ignore me, I will respond to my new friend with a few of things for him to consider. But before I get started..

[Insert cricket chirping noise here]

Hear those noises JB, that is the silence of people who are supporting you right now. Now, on to being helpful.

1. It is not wise to come one to a bb and state that you are ready for trash talking, stating your going to "bring it", and saying someone has no "cajones" if you are unable or unwilling to have a level discussion.

2. Don't use facts, unless you are ready to have them picked apart if they're a weak basis for your point of view. In this case using the 2008 recruiting season and talking about how all the good in-state recruits are going to Bama. It's only the end of August and one year out of four does not make a dynasty. By the way in regards to in-state recruiting, Brody Croyle and John Parker Wilson set tons of Alabama state records while in high school and where did that get you. Once again, your argument turned against you my friend, and calling Rivals.com pulling it out of my a$$ is another example of ignoring a fairly well respected resource when it comes to recruiting.

3. Posting that someone is hurt is not classless in this situation when the point is that your team continues to have players missing games. It is a weak attempt at once again changing the discussion into personal attacks and away from the discussion at hand. Also I haven't seen any confirmation of the Lester suspension on the web has anyone else? Be forewarned JB, if we find out you were wrong on this one. I will be back to remind you about how classless it is to spread rumors. If you are right, I offer an early congratulations on letting us all know yesterday.

4. Sports Illustrated covers, yes. I have seen Auburn on Sports Illustrated covers before. But Grasshopper, let me explain to you how the news works. They report things that SELL, and the most important thing to remember is that GOOD NEWS DOES NOT SELL.

They sell things in primarily two ways, one is by identifying stories that resonate with a segment of the population and highlighting those stories. In this case, there are numerous Alabama fans so they are a captive audience. The second major way is by identifying stories that are interesting to a wider segment of the population, and I like to call those train wreck stories. In the recent past, Alabama has been a train wreck story. In case you don't realize the buzzards (press) are circling and waiting to see if the Saban switch works or doesn't and that is the PRIMARY reason you you have been on the cover right recently. By the way, I just went on the SI.com site and found something that might interest you, the current Power Rankings by them

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...gs1/index.html

I looked for Alabama, but couldn't find them in the Top 25. I did see Auburn though, and for those who are wondering, South Florida was #25.

As for being a prototypical Auburn fan, I will enlighten you and have to admit here that I am not. Fan means fanatical and I am not that. On the other hand, I greatly enjoy pushing buttons of people who live and die based on a group of young men aged between 17 and 22 playing football. I am an avid watcher and enjoy spending my Saturday's watching as many games as I can of many different teams, but in the end my life is no better or worse based on who won the championship in 2007, 1997, 1987, etc.

I can see from the speed at which our friendly "trash talking" headed south to personal attacks that it is not healthy for me to continue to antaonize you because unfortunately for you, you are an easy mark. Anyone that says they are going to bring it usually are. One item of note, I am easy, don't try to talk trash to Kurt about Florida as he is the fastest one to put someone in their place.

Once again sorry for upsetting you yesterday, you brought great joy to me for a short time period as I had to bring up counterpoints to your points, but it seems like all that is left is personal attacks now.

Until next time...

My favorite Auburn SI cover:

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--Jessifunn

Brodie- we got a 10-2 season in 2005. A Sports Illustrated cover. Even though we lost two important games I still consider that season a success. Did anybody watch that Florida game? Unreal.

JPW- He's only a junior and has much to prove but I like what I see so far. I think he will excel under Major Applewhite's offense. If not, next...

Plus, they are both FUNN to look at. C'mon we all know I love the QBs.

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--Jessifunn

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I just have to say this. I am a fanatic when it comes to Alabama football. I always have been and always will be. I love lighthearted bantering between us AU/UA fans. I hate to see it get ugly though. I know some people take it more serious than others, but we have to remember it IS just a game. I hate that Auburn has beat us the last 5 years. I hate that we have had to indure all the coaching changes and all the suspensions and all of that crap. I would hate for any school to have to endure all of that. I do not think that literally arguing over all of this is the answer. JB, I know you are just as passionate about Alabama football as I am, but I hate to see you getting in arguments over it. I know you will slam me for that, but that is okie dokie. I just had to get this off my chest. I am a peacemaker, and I hate to see arguing. I just hate it. It makes me.

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I have to admit that I all this trash talk, Darlene! Except when it goes overboard and gets psycho personal. I see a potential banning looming if some ( ) of the arm chair players can't play nicely. I've said it before, that I thought TEXAS football was a rivalry! Not compared to the SEC!

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OH, don't get me wrong Miss K. I love me some good trash talk, but I don't like the name calling and such.

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Ditto, KDW.

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Adult playground equipment...it's called a barstool.

--Jessifunn

I know exactly how you feel, I see it in your actions. Keep on talkin'!!!!

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Me too, and in the past KDW, I have gotten plenty of "bite me's" from you which have put big ol' smiles on my face. .