You've heard the old saying you can throw out the record books.  The saying has meaning, but not what you might think.  

The fact is that in rivalry games the better teams usually do win.  Most upsets happen when the better team doesn't get up mentally or emotionally for the game.  In rivalry games that rarely happens. 

That should be the case Saturday at Bryant Denny Stadium as Alabama takes on long time enemy Tennessee.  Alabama players will feel an instant rush of blood when they see those those ugly orange uniforms.  Its almost an involuntary reaction. 

The same holds true of the fans.  Forget the records,  bring your ear plugs.  Alabama fans will be in full throat for this one.   The last two ye...

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