Once upon a time – only the old timers will remember this – Alabama used to be considered the baddest program on the block. (Yes, it's true.)
The SEC — in the midst of its media day death march extravaganza — still think it's the national top dog. Here's Gus Malzahn, noted Outback Bowl runner-up, shucking and jiving for the conference on Monday:
Gus Malzahn on the SEC West: "It's a man's league." There's no off weeks. Says it's just a matter of "surviving the grind." #SECMD15
— Natalie Pierre (@Natalie_Pierre) July 13, 2015
"It's a man's league," says the man who got paid millions of dollars to orchestrate a five-loss season.
Today is Alabama's turn to stroke the conference's ego. Thankfully, however, two one Ohio State fan (with an assist from an Auburn fan) are in Hoover to remind Tide fans of the scoreboard:
Ohio State fans in the lobby at SEC Media Days on "Alabama Day" pic.twitter.com/gUoNbnBq6V
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) July 15, 2015
/salute to these soldiers of fortune. The only way this picture gets better (outside of, you know, a better camera) would be the inclusion of two "85 Yards Through the Heart of the South" t-shirts.
Still, top points awarded accordingly.
UPDATE (9:47 a.m.): It looks like at least one of these brave heroes is working an undercover role:
@celebrityhottub Look again. Auburn shorts and championship cap on the left. pic.twitter.com/zt85Gvvwhv
— Bama Bobblehead (@BamaBobblehead) July 15, 2015
Rock bottom for an Auburn fan? Possibly. We need somebody to ask the guy on the right about Joe Bauserman to confirm his true Buckeye allegiance.