Tide Tidbits - Apr. 26, 2008

AU streak lacks aura of authority
Auburn fans argue a win over Alabama -- by 3 of 33 -- is still sweet. But it surely feels like an aura of total domination seems to be missing (like when Alabama won nine in a row). This streak doesn't have the feel of another one of college football's storied rivalries -- USC-Notre Dame -- which is also now at six in a row. In last year's game at South Bend, USC won 38-0.

UA's Gilberry wants to give 'em something to talk about
You can read that his athleticism is a liability even though Tide coach Nick Saban considers it an asset. You can read that he's one of the hidden gems and you can read that his work ethic is subpar. Or maybe it's just best to sit back and wait for the draft to start Saturday and see what happens. [A] number of teams having last-minute conversations with Gilberry.

All Crimson Tide players can do today is wait
Depending on your point of view, today could be a long day or a very short one for University of Alabama football fans. Then again, you just never know. That's the nature of the National Football League draft, which can see more twists and turns than a back-country dirt road. But it will be a surprise if any Crimson Tide player gets a phone call indicating that he's been selected in the first two rounds this year.

Roll Tide!