Sat, November 29th, 2008
HOLIDAY BLITZ

The start of the holiday season in the United States always includes a day full of eating turkey and homemade pumpkins pies, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Santa arriving at the mall, black Friday for shoppers, and the lighting of downtown Christmas displays.  For football fans in Alabama, the holiday season begins with the Iron Bowl.   Auburn University vs. The University of Alabama is one of the oldest and strongest football rivalries in the country.  The Auburn/Alabama football game is discussed, dissected, and brings bragging rights to the winner for the entire year.  For a few short hours on the last Saturday of November, the malls will be quiet, Hwy 280 empty, and cell phones will stop ringing.  As an Auburn alumni mom, I will be wearing the orange and blue, and cheering for the Tigers.  With a 5-6 record, Auburn has had a very mediocre season, to say the least.  However, a win would be sweet especially with the undefeated Tide gunning for a win after losing six Iron Bowls.  I know in my profession, I should be unbiased on who I want to win, but if there really is a Santa, now is the time for him to make all Tiger fans wishes and dreams come true.  War Eagle!!!! 

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