Written by Matt Zemek at Bloguin
LSU and Alabama, united in 21st-century history by Nick Saban and the contentious 2011 season, have carved out a golden age in their football rivalry. Yet, even for a clash as celebrated and scrutinized as this one, can it be that Tigers-Tide is — dare we say it? — underrated as a rivalry?
That’s a fascinating question worth pondering as this edition of LSU-Bama approaches in Tuscaloosa, with everything on the line, as is supposed to be the case when these two schools collide in modern times.
When you think of great SEC rivalries, you start with the Iron Bowl, the mother of all college football feuds. You continue with the bitterness of Tennessee-Alabama. You then move to the ancient richness of Georgia-Auburn, and the neutral-site color of Georgia-Florida.
… and then?
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