The Iron Bowl delivered yet again when it came to the world of social media. From players to fans to media members, all used their platform to chime in on the greatest rivalry in college football.
The Iron Bowl delivered yet again when it came to the world of social media. From players to fans to media members, all used their platform to chime in on the greatest rivalry in college football.
PREGAME
Tim Williams was obviously focused before kickoff, as was freshman linebacker Mack Wilson
https://twitter.com/iam__mw3o/status/802555665118019584
Heisman candidate Jonathan Allen just wanted to hear one song for his last game in Bryant-Denny Stadium.
https://twitter.com/jonathanallenj/status/801660702121480193
The Wheelhouse Pub, a Tuscaloosa establishment, had an interesting stat to tweet out.
The Bama Hammer Podcast host Micah Sutton sent out some sound advice, while another Crimson Tide fan sent a well deserved shoutout to former Tide DB Maurice Smith. Tuscaloosa News contributor Aaron Suttles reminded everyone in the state that the Iron Bowl is, well, just a game. Weβre sure that everyone took his reminder into account.
Ok, no more political tweets on my TL Por favor. It's Iron Bowl time!
β M4Bama (@m4_bama) November 26, 2016
Remember: It's just a game. A very important game. But it's just a game.
β Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) November 26, 2016
A few former Alabama football stars weighed in before kick.
Got a great #GamedayFeeling for the #IronBowl this week, but I can still respect the rivalry. How bout you @GuttaManRick? #Ad pic.twitter.com/io5NHRZsQF
β ξDerrick Henry ξ½ξ (@KingHenry_2) November 26, 2016
Things are HOT in T-Town today! LETS ROLL TDE!!!
β Joe Namath (@RealJoeNamath) November 26, 2016
#IronBowl let's go!!! #RollTide #Roadto17
β Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) November 26, 2016
Perhaps the funniest part of the pregame was the false confidence from the Auburn side. 5-star offensive tackle commit Calvin Ashley had no worries along with several in the Auburn fanbase.
Auburn defense gonna feast on bama all day!!
β Auburn Beat anybody (@gmailauburn12) November 20, 2016
We're going to beat Bama and it's going to be great. Go ahead and copy this link so you can RT it in 5 weeks or whenever it is.
β The War Eagle Reader (@wareaglereader) October 22, 2016
To all bama fans I will most definitely get back to yall after iron bowl. I smell victory upset
β Auburn Beat anybody (@gmailauburn12) November 20, 2016
THE GAME
The first half was shaky at moments, and the Crimson Tide pulled away in the second half. During the game, several fans and former players sent out live tweets during the game.
Lane Kiffin hit us all with a very predictable first play of the game.
Did Bama just throw to a white dude on the first play?! What about our screen and jet sweep plays?!
β Maybe: Jane (@Because_Jane) November 26, 2016
We never would have guessed that Daniel Carlson would make a field goal.
The most obvious thing that was going to happen today has happened already. Daniel Carlson's field goal is good.
β Caleb Turrentine (@CalebTurrentine) November 26, 2016
After a freshman quarterback hits a freshman wide receiver for for positive yards with a freshman running back in the backfield and a freshman blocking at right tackle, I believe the βfreshman donβt play at Alabamaβ narrative in recruiting might be dead. I think I sense some sarcasm in this tweet.
"Freshman don't play at BAMA"
β Nee Money 3:16 (@heyyWill) November 26, 2016
Former players tweeted with the highs and lows of the Iron Bowl.
Lane don't you start with this oki doke offense
β Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) November 26, 2016
That's better Lane ππΏ
β Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) November 26, 2016
https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22/status/802630742228484098
Kiffin ur doing to much!! Let's those boys line up and play down hill!!!
β Kevin Norwood (@MrClutch_83) November 26, 2016
Just think how good Jalen Hurts gonna be in years to come!! Young fella is nice!!!
β Kareem Jackson (@ReemBoi25) November 26, 2016
Gotta got to #88 Howard more young fella is a baller
β Kareem Jackson (@ReemBoi25) November 26, 2016
Give it to Bo!!!
β Kareem Jackson (@ReemBoi25) November 26, 2016
Let's run away on they ***!!!
β Nico Johnson (@JOHNSON35BOY) November 26, 2016
I love the way Bama is finishing every run play and pass play through the whistle!!RTR
β Andre Smith (@BigSmitty71) November 26, 2016
Cornelius Bennett seemed to be slightly annoyed by the analysis of Gary Danielson.
Gary Danielson never blocked anybody he played QB!!!
β Cornelius Bennett (@realcbennett97) November 26, 2016
Joe Namath joining Verne and Gary in the booth was interesting.
https://twitter.com/JohnRJacobsJr/status/802646075966443521
Joe Namath sounded drunk. I've been drunk enough myself to know when someone else is.
β Coleman Miller (@hcmv007) November 26, 2016
Namath is HAMMERED.
β kelsey orr (@kelseytayorr) November 26, 2016
Joe went and got him a couple yellow hammers from gallettes
β Ash β (@ar_wise) November 26, 2016
Alabama's performance in the first half was sort of like Joe Namath in the booth: Kind of all over the place.
β BamaCentral (@BamaCentral) November 26, 2016
Auburn went to its last resort at quarterback with Last Chance U star John Franklin.
Last Chance U has a totally different meaning right now with John Franklin III quarterbacking Auburn.
β Joseph Goodman, Sports Enthusiast ππΊ (@JoeGoodmanJr) November 26, 2016
ESPN notifications sent out a slight type after an ArDarius Stewart touchdown.
Yeah, that's not it, ESPN pic.twitter.com/t6z2x6ZBHQ
β Γic Gulas (@Nic_Gulas) November 26, 2016
Former Alabama long snapper Carson Tinker presented the toughest question of all time on Saturday.
Would you rather hang out with Vern and Gary or those 2 guys from the sonic commercials?
β Carson Tinker (@carsontink) November 26, 2016
Man that's a tough one
As a number of running backs showed out against Auburn, 247Sportsβ Travis Haney sent out an entertaining tweet.
Alabama football: Some dude you've never seen run before carrying a half-dozen defenders for 10 yards.
β Travis Haney (@travhaney) November 26, 2016
Reggie Ragland thought bringing back Dixieland Delight at the end of the Iron Bowl would be a good idea, and so did the students.
Dixieland delight would be perfect right now
β Reggie Ragland (@reggieragland) November 26, 2016
Students singing an a cappella version of Dixieland Delight.
β Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) November 26, 2016
AFTER THE GAME
A couple of Alabama linebacker commitments enjoyed the Iron Bowl
https://twitter.com/vandarius98/status/802663104567906304
https://twitter.com/vandarius98/status/802663355127209984
https://twitter.com/Dylan1Moses_/status/802638254528811008
Comedian Funny Maine let his thoughts on Auburn be known, and several other fans did as well.
Always good to know that auburn fans have their livestock to comfort them on nights like tonight
β Deepbunk (@Deepbunk) November 27, 2016
Reuben Foster is from Auburn tho, so I think barn should still roll the trees.
β Bananas (VΓ«rifiΓ«d for sure) (@geauxcrimson) November 27, 2016
Rivalry weekend is the best cuz folks who were talking the most shit on Wednesday are βin the big picture sports arenβt that importantβ now
β Bananas (VΓ«rifiΓ«d for sure) (@geauxcrimson) November 27, 2016
A couple of media members and former players sent out post-game tweets.
Love him or hate him, but there's no denying Nick Saban runs a damn winning machine like few others in men's modern college sports. #Bama
β David O'Brien (@DOBrienATL) November 27, 2016
HEY AUBURN!! WE JUST BEAT THE HELL OUTTA YOU!! RAMMER JAMMER YELLOW HAMMER GIVE EM HELL ALABAMA! #RollTide #OnToTheNext
β Mark Ingram II (@markingramII) November 27, 2016
I know y'all gone hate this but I really do believe this Bama Defense could compete in the league with a few teams with this Front 7.
β Marcus Spears (@mspears96) November 26, 2016
Bama fans within a 1k mile radius of Tuscaloosa.That smell isn't burning tires or raw sewage. It's Bama's D. St Nick has a STANKER dwn there
β shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) November 27, 2016
Roll Tide! Gators Next
β AJ McCarron (@10AJMcCarron) November 27, 2016
And finally, the current players were excited for their third straight Iron Bowl victory.
I'll go to war with my brothers any day, yal not built like us!
β Donnie Lee Jr (@DonnieLeeJr85) November 27, 2016
Thanks to all the fans for another great year of memories at home. See you next year,β¦ https://t.co/TRvJEdGe2j
β Christian Miller (@christianmillr) November 27, 2016
Awesome team win today RTR!!!
β Ferrari Foster ππ¨ (@ferrarifoster) November 27, 2016
https://twitter.com/marlon_humphrey/status/802676409655328768