Editor’s Note: Burnside contributor Chad Gibbs recently traveled to the twelve schools of the SEC to explore the intersection of faith and fandom. Chad recounts his journey in “God and Football” (Zondervan). The book is funny and insightful no matter what conference you belong to. It...

Before I went to Alabama this past weekend, I loved Chad Gibbs as much as was possible, especially considering I’d known him for 5 years and never met the guy. But then I went to Alabama, and now I love Chad, and I love his wife, Tricia, and I love the whole Gibbs vibe. Chad’s baby pictures...

I’m on my way to Alabama right now.  One of Burnside’s first contributors, Chad Gibbs, is taking me to an Auburn game.  I’ve never seen anything like SEC football.  I’m excited.  Plus, the Tigers are playing West Virginia, so it’s a battle of two of the classiest states...

I’m sure Jordan will have his Ducks v. Beavers post, and I suppose I could set my Iron Bowl post to publish on Friday, but what if the world ends tomorrow, and no one ever sees it!?? So here’s a friendly reminder that it’s been 2,565 days since Alabama last beat Auburn, and here’s...

Saturday was a tough day for Burnside’s two official college football teams. First, the Oregon Ducks decided to run up the middle about a million times in the first half. It was a decent strategy considering their quarterback couldn’t throw the ball, but Boise State is a team known for upsets,...

Late August 2004 – The Summer Olympics had just ended, a Russian-named hurricane was bearing down on the gulf coast, and Auburn opened the season with Louisiana-Monroe. Auburn won 31-0, and finished the season 13-0 Late August 2008 – The Summer Olympics have just ended, a Russian-named hurricane...