HZT Crimson Tide Daily Wrap 11-29-2013

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 Alabama vs Auburn Preview

National experts give their Iron Bowl picks (Iron Bowl Preview)

  • Check out what Paul Finebaum and other experts from around the country are predicting for Saturday’s Iron Bowl showdown.

How will Iron Bowl outcome influence recruits’ decisions? (Iron Bowl preview)

  • Two 2014 prospects who are strongly considering both school say Saturday’s outcome won’t mean much in their deliberations.

More than 200 recruits expected to visit Auburn for Iron Bowl

  • Daron Payne, Kerryon Johnson, Raekwon McMillan, Rashaan Evans, Elisha Shaw and Jordan Sims are among the highly touted prospects expected at Jordan-Hare.

Tide Buzz: A look at the key matchups, factors for No. 1 Alabama at No. 4 Auburn

  • A look at a few of the particulars from the 2013 Iron Bowl.

Alabama’s 2013 defensive legacy will face test from explosive Auburn (Iron Bowl preview)

  • Where does Alabama’s 2013 defense stack up against the last few? We take a look.

Listen to this week’s episode of Hey Coach! with Nick Saban: Iron Bowl Edition (audio)

  • On this week’s episode of Hey Coach! head coach Nick Saban discusses Alabama’s upcoming showdown with Auburn.

Gary Danielson: To beat the ‘bully,’ Auburn has to hit Alabama where it hurts

  • CBS Sports analyst believes Auburn needs to ride its SEC-best running game against Alabama’s SEC-best run defense in Saturday’s Iron Bowl.

Iron Bowl 2013 gameday: The complete guide for all fans to this weekend’s Iron Bowl in Auburn

  • Whether you’ve got a golden ticket to the game or are just heading to the Plains to tailgate with friends and family, here’s AL.com’s guide to everything you’ll need to know to make gameday memorable in all the right ways.

A fast-paced Alabama offense? Maybe not now, but it could be the future (Iron Bowl preview)

  • “Even though we don’t choose to do it as a team that much, I think we are capable to do it if we wanted or needed to,” Saban said.

How big is the Iron Bowl? Even Taiwanese animators are getting in on the action (video)

  • Taiwanese animators take a shot at explaining the 2013 Iron Bowl

Gil Brandt: AJ McCarron is similar to Kansas City Chiefs’ Alex Smith

  • CBS Sports analyst Gary Danielson says McCarron will gain more from the NFL Combine in February than most players

What national writers are saying about Alabama and Auburn’s Iron Bowl showdown (links)

  • Here’s what we’re seeing on the Worldwide Web.

Alabama play-by-play announcer Eli Gold’s busy holiday season starts with Iron Bowl

  • The buildup for Eli Gold’s 26th Iron Bowl as the radio voice of Alabama football isn’t any different than the previous 25 — no matter how much hype builds for Saturday’s showdown at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

His own words: Former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker reflects on Iron Bowl success, injury

  • No one has experienced more Iron Bowl highs and lows than former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker.