JaMychal Green was having a very good night. With 10 seconds left, Green had 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocked shots against 15th ranked Michigan in the Old Spice Classic in Orlando. That would have been plenty.

But he wasn't done.

Alabama and Michigan were knotted at 66 with just under 35 seconds left. The Tide played for the last shot. Michigan's unusual 1-3-1 zone confounded the Tide all night, turning the ball over 19 times. This trip down, Bama was able to drop it in to Senario Hillman at the 6 second mark. He missed an awkward layup.

JaMychal Green was not done.

Here are a few great Bama drives.  This is not intended to be an all-inclusive encyclopedia, and the time frame examined is my own memory, so if we're missing one of your favorites, please let us know in the comments.

1965 - Alabama 17, Ole Miss 16

Steve Sloan kept Alabama's second consecutive national championship season alive with an 89-yard touchdown drive in the waning moments to top Ole Miss.  After the Rebels took a 16-7 fourth quarter lead, Bama's David Ray kicked a 37-yard field goal, the Tide D held, and Alabama took over on its own 11 with 7:33 remaining.  Sloan capped the drive with a 9-yard run.

There's a new post up over at the War Eagle Reader today. They do a great job on that site, and today's entry is no exception. The argument made there is that Alabama was out-coached and out-performed by Auburn Friday. Additionally, they make the argument that last year's whipping was a fluke - this series will be competitive long term.

First, let me say I was exceptionally impressed with Gus Malzahn and company yesterday. I looked at my buddy halfway through the first quarter and told him I couldn't wait for Gus to get a head coaching job - anywhere else. By the end of the first half, Auburn had run so many trick plays, the straight plays were the tricks.

But, let's be honest...

I don't care what anyone tells you, that was a pretty win. Why? Because any time I leave Jordan-Hare Stadium with Alabama having won, it was absolutely beautiful.

There are some really positive things to take from this win, as well:

Auburn may not have the best offense that Alabama has faced this year, but it may be the one best tailored to face a Nick Saban-coached defense, which typically relies on a lot of defensive audibles and formation-shifting.

As expected, the Alabama football team did treat Wednesday like a Thursday. As such, today's practice was closed. Coach Saban did indicate that the Tide had no significant injuries, which is good news.

Otherwise, the only real news is that I hate orange.

As expected, the Alabama football team did treat Wednesday like a Thursday. As such, today's practice was closed. Coach Saban did indicate that the Tide had no significant injuries, which is good news.

Otherwise, the only real news is that I hate orange.

Real life has stepped on the BlogPoll for the last couple of weeks; I'm very sorry. I've done my duty this week and voted! Shocking I know...

Ballot after the jump.

It's Tuesday, but don't tell that to members of the Alabama football team. For them it was a Wednesday, as the Tide steamrolls towards Friday's matchup against Auburn.

Here's what you need to know:

Welcome to this week's version of From The Couch.  This week's version will be abbreviated.  Why?  Because my continuing interest in the UTC game is also abbreviated, as is, I suspect, your own. 

Nevertheless, there is probably a thing or two we can learn about the future by looking back at the past.  I feel like I need a crystal ball and a swami hood as I say that, but whatever.  Let's talk about the UTC game.