Without a doubt we have had more response to this game than any other. Way more than the trip to the desert, 3 times as many, and more than the first signature win of the Gene Chizik era, the "Rain Game" vs West Virginia.
2010 was a special year for most Auburn fans.The single most talked about game from a season that gave us many special moments is the Iron Bowl. Auburn had come from behind so many times that season, that Eli Gold, the famous announcer of the Tide, and NASCAR fame commented that Alabama had to keep their collective feet on the throat of the Tigers, or else allow Auburn a chance to get the momentum and take a shot at coming back. His worries proved prophetic.
Patricia commented: The Alabama game 2010. The consequences of not winning were so high and 2 come back and win and in Tuscaloosa--priceless. Enjoy the video.
" Few things give me more satisfaction than watching Nick Saban beg for that second back." - Casey Kelley
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It was such a great and fun time to be an Auburn fan. I actually enjoyed it more than winning the NC because we had so many friends who are Alabama fans and for once they were speechless!!!
The 2010 Alabama game was a great win and best comeback in Auburn football history; however, I seem to be drawn to the games with Georgia. Perhaps it is because so many of my friends went to UGA and they are always reminding me of the series win/loss record.
I mentioned the 1978 Auburn/UGA in a previous post, but the 2004 game may have been the best win in the series that I can remember.
Auburn was ranked number 3 in the AP and Georgia was at number 8. I was working as a volunteer that day to assit people around the Auburn campus. The atmosphere was electric, ESPN had the big screen set up on the coliseum lawn and the roads all around the stadium were packed with fans from both sides.
Auburn won the game on that Saturday 24-6 and Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown accounted for 260 yards. Carnell also threw a pass for a touchdown and returned a punt for 40 yards. Ronnie Brown scored later on a 15 yard pass and the score was 24-0.
Jason Campbell played a solid game completing 18 of 22 passes for 189 yards.
Of course, the one play that will be etched in my mind forever will be the hit that Junior Rosegreen put on Reggie Brown inside the Auburn 20. Brown was down for several minutes after that hit and left the game with a concussion. Will herring recovered the fumble and a critical Georgia drive was stopped.
Even David Pollack stated after the game that Auburn had a great game game plan that day.
It was a special day for me to remember.
I might add that I did meet Gene Chizik that day at the Auburn field house that day and he was gracious. I just wished him good luck as he was walking out the door to the field. Also, I can remember the players saluting the fans as they left the stadium after the game. It was a reverse "Tiger Walk".
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