Click here for linkTUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- The impact of the biggest football game in this town's history won't truly be understood for years to come.
Living in the moment can often make it a challenge to step back and take stock.
But if fanaticism is an indicator, tonight's game between No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Alabama will drop a crater worthy of the literature sure to be penned not only about this game, but this season's significance beyond the field of play.
The arteries that tie this town together began to clog full of automobiles, fans and anticipation Friday afternoon.
As the hours inched closer to kickoff, University Boulevard already offered a game-day feel with enough crimson, white and revelry to make even those legendary Tigers tailgaters blush.
Motor homes were anchored for the weekend. Tents filled Alabama's famed quad surrounding Denny Chimes, where the hand- and footprints of Crimson Tide captains are captured in cement.
The true comprehension of playing in one of the biggest regular-season games in college football history was not lost on Alabama's players, who already are part of one of the nation's storied programs.
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