The Iron Bowl of Podcasts
The Iron Bowl of Podcasts
When Auburn and Alabama meet in a sport other than football, it’s the “Iron Bowl of” that sport. So what do you call it when beat writers covering the rivals clash on football opinions? The Iron Bowl of Podcasts, of course. Featuring Bennett Durando and Nick Kelly of the USA Today Network, this conversation show explores the greatest rivalry in sports through the eyes of two writers experiencing f…Social links:
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What's more in danger: Alabama football's championship hopes or Bryan Harsin's Auburn future?
Alabama and Auburn football both had wobbly performances in Week 2, but on massively different scales. For Alabama, a narrow escape at Texas exposed flaws that bring into question whether the Crimson Tide is truly national championship-caliber in 2022. For Auburn, an anxious home win against San…
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The trials and tribulations of 2 rookie AP top 25 football voters
It generally takes a few weeks every season for the college football hierarchy to sort itself out. Who's actually good? Until then, rankings can be a little messy, as these two rookie AP top 25 voters are learning. On the newest episode of The Iron Bowl of Podcasts, USA TODAY Network Auburn b…
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What we should — and shouldn't — scrutinize about Alabama, Auburn in season openers
After months of discussion, predictions and speculation, real football is almost here for Alabama and Auburn. Neither team has a Power Five matchup in the first game of the season. Auburn faces Mercer at 6 p.m. Saturday. Meanwhile, Alabama will hold a game against Utah State at 6:30 p.m. Saturda…
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Debunking or confirming Alabama and Auburn preseason narratives
At last, preseason practice is in full swing throughout college football, and every Alabama resident's internal clock is counting down the minutes until the opening day – whether it be Alabama's or Auburn's. The preseason brings a bounty of narratives, of course. USA TODAY Netwiuuuuuuuuork Auburn …
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Can a perfect 5-game home stand save Auburn football's Bryan Harsin?
When Bryan Harsin took the stage at 2022 SEC Media Days, he brought a surprising level of spice to the proceedings. After calling out media who counted out Harsin this February, the second-year coach announced he was done addressing the internal inquiry that endangered his job status. Did he take …
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SEC scheduling takes are also an Auburn-Alabama rivalry
The SEC spring meetings in June ended with a tentative timeline instead of a schedule. As the debate surrounding 16-team expansion schedule models was shelved, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said movement could come in late summer or mid-fall. Since then, conference realignment chaos has eclipsed a…
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How will 2021-22 be remembered for Alabama and Auburn athletics?
The Iron Bowl of Podcasts is back as the year in athletics wraps up for Alabama and Auburn in 2021-22. There was no shortage of wild storylines. Auburn's ranged from the debacle with Bryan Harsin in February to Olympian Suni Lee's success as a national champion in gymnastics. Meanwhile, Alabama h…
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Senior bowl, new Iron Bowl hero Suni Lee and a hoops rematch
AUBURN — It's sequel season in college basketball. While No. 1 Auburn (20-1, 9-0 SEC) is a model of consistency with 17 consecutive wins, Alabama (14-7, 4-4) is reveling in the chaos of its season after losing to Georgia then beating Baylor. When the Iron Bowl of Basketball was played in Tuscaloo…
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Auburn-Alabama basketball is an epic encore after CFP championship
Sad that football's ending? Don't be. Auburn vs. Alabama basketball is the perfect encore. Nick Kelly and Bennett Durando preview it on The Iron Bowl of Podcasts.
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Which team should Auburn fans root for in National Championship?
The most miserable faction of football fans in the country Monday night will be Auburn's. Sandwiched between archrivals Alabama and Georgia, the Auburn faithful must choose allegiance for the rematch of their nightmares. In this episode of The Iron Bowl of Podcasts, Nick and Bennett debate which t…
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