Today is the most important day of the year for most Alabamians. Today is the day of the Iron Bowl (named because it used to always be held in Birmingham, famous for its iron production). The Iron Bowl is the annual football game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers. As sports events go in Alabama, not even the Super Bowl comes close. This is a rivalry that truly divide the state. It has caused numerous fights in the state legislature, and violence among regular citizens has been known to break out over which one wins and loses. When I was interviewing for jobs, I made sure that I never wore either teams colors to an interview. If you wear the wrong color, it will cost you the job. To say the very least it's an important game. Alabama is 10-1 this season, Auburn is 6-5. The stakes are high for Alabama this year. If Alabama loses, they lose their chance at the national championship. If Auburn loses, it will just cement a lackluster season. In previous years, the two teams have been more evenly matched and the chance at the national championship was on the line for both teams. And while Auburn may have a 6-5 record, never count them out. When it comes to this game, the outcome is always uncertain. If Alabama goes into this game cocky and Auburn goes in determined, Auburn could give Alabama a run for its money. This game is played differently than any other game. Coaches know that their careers depend on its outcome.
One major difference in Alabama and Vermont is football. Vermont just isn't in to football that much, hockey yes, football no.
OMG, Joe. I had no idea you had to be that careful on your Ala. job interviews! You do know that is funny and sad, right? Enjoy the game.
ReplyDeleteWar Eagle or Roll Tide....think it will be Tide thus year unless they "ask for seconds" never count out either team
ReplyDeleteWell for sure football players are sexy because of their tight thighs but you should consider looking to hockey players as Sidney Crosby, Brian Gallagher or Cary Price,. Those are so HOT and CUTE...
ReplyDeleteI'll send you some pics but just going on Google Image and you'll see those gorgeous players..
For Vermont not being a football fan state, I'm surprised but, anyway, you can see LOT of football on TV.
I'm going to have my cute 23yo Kim for a sleep over tonight and funny fact is that he did play football and rugby in his teens years. His body is quite muscled for that to. Pecks do die for.. And, he's such a great kisser...
SO, I'll be playing «touch downs» in bed tonight... ;-)
Yummy pics! Enjoy the day off and relaxing at home. Football is a big thing here too. People take it very seriously. I was actually asked what football team I liked during my job interview when I moved here. So I totally understand about the job thing! :)
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