Whenever Alabama and Auburn compete, it is always a big deal. It doesn't matter the sport or venue. Whether the teams are the top two ranked teams or both have losing records, it is always important to beat that other team. Today's men's basketball game between Auburn Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide (4pm CT, SEC Network) continues that trend, but there is so much on the line for the basketball team AND the football team.
1. First off, it's Auburn. Whether it is football, softball, wheelchair basketball (who are going for their sixth national championship by the way), or tiddlywinks, you gotta beat your rival.