Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 120 Not worth mentioning

Auburn University and the University of Alabama are both located in Alabama. Since there is no NFL team in the state, the NCAA teams dominate the hearts of fans. The two traditional powerhouses are undoubtedly the most important teams with the broadest fan base and the longest history in Alabama.

Naturally, the two teams met every year, more than once, and the original game was held in Birmingham, Alabama, which was a steel city comparable to Pittsburgh for a long time in the early 20th century, which is the origin of the name "Steel Bowl".

As of 2016, the two teams have met a full eighty times, with the Alabama Crimson Tide currently holding a slight lead with a record of forty-four wins, thirty-five losses and one tie.

And now, the 81st Steel Bowl is about to be staged.

The Steel Bowl not only has a long history, but also has countless strong confrontations worthy of being recorded in history, and the controversies, entanglements and hatreds it has caused are long-standing.

History aside, the steel bowl has continued to heat up in recent years.

——2010 Steel Bowl.

The Crimson Tide once led at home 24:0, but Cam Newton, the Heisman Trophy winner of the Auburn Tigers, led the team to complete the greatest comeback in the history of the Southeastern Conference, and finally took away a victory from Bryant-Denny Stadium 28:27, maintaining an undefeated season and becoming the Southeastern Conference champion.

After the game, Auburn Tigers fans put Cam Newton's jersey on the statue of legendary Crimson Tide coach Bryant at the entrance of Bryant-Denny Stadium, which completely angered the Crimson Tide fans; then, the Crimson Tide fans went to Auburn and poisoned a famous old oak tree in the town.

Until now, fans of both sides are still arguing over each other's controversial actions.

——2013 Steel Bowl.

With one second left in the game and the two teams tied at 28:28, Crimson Tide freshman kicker Adam Griffith was ready to attempt a -yard free kick.

Unfortunately, the free kick was a little too short, less than two yards away from the goal, and almost missed it.

At that time, Chris Davis, a cornerback of Auburn University standing in the end zone, cleverly blocked his position, successfully caught Griffins' free kick at the bottom line of the end zone, and then launched a return attack.

Davis fought his way through all the obstacles and finally completed an incredible 109-yard return touchdown.

A killer game.

"34:28".

The Auburn Tigers won the Steel Bowl that year.

The match won the next year's ESPY Award for Best Match of the Year - a competition that includes all matches in all sports worldwide.

In fact, after the 2010 Steel Bowl, the Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers for two consecutive years; after the 2013 Steel Bowl, the Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers again for two consecutive years. Overall, the Crimson Tide had the upper hand in the Shaaban era; despite this, the Auburn Tigers were still proud.

The reason is simple: the two thrilling victories in 2010 and 2013 were so unforgettable that Auburn University fans could laugh at their arch-rivals.

This year is no exception.

As of now, the Crimson Tide ranks first in the NCAA and is striving for an undefeated season; the Auburn Tigers are only ranked thirteenth in the NCAA. From lineup to strength to form, it should be difficult for the Auburn Tigers to stop the Crimson Tide's victory this season, but a sworn enemy is a sworn enemy, and the Auburn Tigers don't think so.

Sean White, the quarterback of the Auburn Tigers, is a junior this year. He redshirted last year and is not considered to be at the top level in the Southeastern Conference, but this is the Steel Bowl. The Auburn Tigers players were energized when they saw the Crimson Tide and jumped out to show off immediately.

"They are not worth mentioning at all. I am not exaggerating. That Chinese running back is trash. We will let him know what a real professional level defense is."

"Those clowns should prepare themselves mentally as soon as possible. Don't surrender too early. They might have been strong in the first half, but then they became weak in the second half and were defeated by us again. Then they kept whining and looking for excuses to cry."

"Come on, let's look at the laws of history. The three-year period has come again."

White, very arrogant——

2010, 2013, 2016.

Exactly, a cycle of three years.

The first two times were the same. The Crimson Tide Storm was in control of the victory, but was overturned by the Auburn Tigers. It was indeed a shame that would go down in history. This year was the same. The Crimson Tide Storm was overwhelmingly favored to win, but the Auburn Tigers were ready to send the Crimson Tide Storm to hell every three years. The pain of their mortal enemy is their happiness.

Not only White, but all the Auburn Tigers showed high morale and great confidence, including head coach Gus-Malzahn.

"Rugby is a team sport. It's not as simple as one plus one equals two. We have the key to victory. The Auburn Tigers will definitely have the last laugh. We are confident, we have the strength, and we are ready."

Together!

Before the game, the air was filled with smoke.

Unfortunately, due to Shaaban's ban, no Crimson Tide players accepted interviews and they didn't even know that the Auburn Tigers players were talking nonsense, so the war of words couldn't start. In other words, the Auburn Tigers were all showing off there, and the trash talk that went out without a response was really lonely.

"Stay tuned, we'll give the red tide a good scare."

Malzahn made some harsh remarks in the pre-match interview, but Shaban remained calm.

"I'll look forward to it."

At the end of the game, Shaban was indeed shocked, and quite shocked.

Where did that guy get his confidence before the game?

R-Kelly?

"I-believe-I-Can-Fly?"

The 42th Steel Bowl came to an end with the final score being "6:" as the Crimson Tide won easily.

The gap is obvious.

The Auburn Tigers haven't won at Bryant-Denny Stadium since their comeback in 2010; this game also created the biggest score difference in the Steel Bowl since 2012.

In fact, if Shaban had not been conserving his energy for the subsequent series of championship games, and started rotating the main players in the third quarter, and the fourth quarter was played by the substitute lineup, the score gap would probably be even greater, and the Auburn Tigers might have been shutout.

The entire game was basically a one-sided crushing victory. The Crimson Tide showed their absolute strength, suppressing their opponent on both offense and defense, leaving this century-old rival in disgrace.

The more arrogant you are before the game, the more cowardly you will be during the game.

It was clear from Shaban’s actions in the second half that he simply disdained to humiliate the Auburn Tigers.

While the Auburn Tigers were jumping up and down there, Shaban had already set his sights on more important events, and there was no value in humiliating the Auburn Tigers.

This is the real humiliation.

Auburn Tigers quarterback White was almost invisible throughout the game, completing 32 of 15 passes for 98 yards, no touchdowns, and three interceptions. His stats were very pitiful.

In sharp contrast, Levi ran for 187 yards and two touchdowns, as if he was taking a walk in his own back garden, and clocked out early.

The Auburn Tigers simply couldn't defend Levi, not to mention Levi, Jacobs and Clark were also unstoppable.

then.

After a while of cutting melons and chopping vegetables, the Crimson Tide easily won the Steel Bowl, ending the season with a victory, winning all twelve games and continuing to rank first in the NCAA.

The fourth update today.

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