Auburn coach Gene Chizik, left, greets Alabama coach Nick Saban at midfield prior to their NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama coach Nick Saban leads his team onto the field prior to their NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn coach Gene Chizik, left, watches as quarterback Jonathan Wallace (12) warms up before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) warms up prior to a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama fans scream for their team prior to a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) scores a first quarter touchdown as Auburn defensive end Dee Ford (95) and linebacker Jonathan Evans (35) pursues during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) is stopped short of the goal by Auburn linebacker Jonathan Evans (35) during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn coach Gene Chizik reacts to a call during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama coach Nick Saban talks with quarterback AJ McCarron (10) during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) celebrates with receiver Kevin Norwood after throwing him a 7 yard touchdown pass during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper (9) catches a 29-yard touchdown pass as Auburn defensive back Ryan Smith (24) pursues during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) looks for a receiver during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama defensive back Dee Milliner (28) returns a interception as Auburn wide receiver Emory Blake (80) defends during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama running back T.J. Yeldon (4) is stopped by Auburn linebacker Daren Bates (25) during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) pulls out of the tackle of Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama fans cheer during the first half of a NCAA college football game against Auburn at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) runs for a first down as Auburn linebacker Daren Bates (25) pursues during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn running back Onterio McCalebb (23) stiff arms Alabama defender Brent Calloway (21) during a kick return during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn quarterback Jonathan Wallace (12) throws a screen pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn running back Tre Mason (21) fumbles the ball after a hit by Alabama linebacker Nico Johnson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn wide receiver Quan Bray (4) is stopped by a host of Alabama players during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Visibile for Alabama is kicker Cade Foster (43), defensive back Vinnie Sunseri (3), defensive back Landon Collins (26) defensive back Brent Calloway (21). (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama defensive lineman Jeoffrey Pagan (8) reacts with teammate Alabama defensive lineman Brandon Ivory (62) after stopping Auburn running back Tre Mason (21) for a loss during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) scores a touchdown as Auburn defensive end Dee Ford (95) pursues during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama running back Eddie Lacy (42) pulls through the defense of Auburn defensive back Jermaine Whitehead (9) and linebacker Jake Holland (5) during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama defensive back Robert Lester (37) returns an interception during the first half of a NCAA college football game as Auburn offensive lineman Chad Slade (62) pursues at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama offensive lineman D.J. Fluker (76) and offensive lineman Cyrus Kouandjio (71) react after a win over Auburn during the second half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Alabama beat Auburn 49-0. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama defensive lineman Jesse Williams (54) reacts after a win over Auburn in the second half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Alabama beat Auburn 49-0. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn coach Gene Chizik watches the game near the end of a 49-0 loss to Alabama during the second half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Alabama coach Nick Saban, right, talks with Auburn coach Gene Chizik following their NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Alabama beat Auburn 49-0. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn quarterback Jonathan Wallace (12) watches from the sidelines during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Alabama beat Auburn 49-0. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn defensive tackle Kenneth Carter (92) reacts in the second half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Alabama beat Auburn 49-0. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn coach Gene Chizik congratulates Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10)following a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Alabama beat Auburn 49-0. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron (10) celebrates with family members following a 49-0 win over Auburn in a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn fans react near the end of a 49-0 loss to Alabama in a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

An Alabama fan reacts after a 49-0 win over Auburn during the second half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Alabama will face Georgia for the Southeastern Conference championship in Atlanta next Saturday. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn linebacker Ashton Richardson (56) reacts during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Alabama beat Auburn 49-0. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn plays Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bryant Denny Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn coach Gene Chizik talks to the media after a loss to Alabama 49-0 in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Chizik would not answer questions about his future at Auburn. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Auburn coach Gene Chizik watches from the sidelines during the second half of a 49-0 loss to Alabama in a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Chizik was fired Sunday after a 3-8 season by Athletic Director Jay Jacobs. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn coach Gene Chizik watches from the sidelines during the second half of a 49-0 loss to Alabama in a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Chizik was fired Sunday after a 3-8 season by Athletic Director Jay Jacobs. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn coach Gene Chizik walks the sidelines during the second half of a 49-0 loss to Alabama in a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Chizik was fired Sunday after a 3-8 season by Athletic Director Jay Jacobs. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Auburn coach Gene Chizik watches from the sidelines during the second half of a 49-0 loss to Alabama in a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Chizik was fired Sunday after a 3-8 season by Athletic Director Jay Jacobs. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

** FOR USE AS DESIRED WITH YEAREND COPY ** FILE -- In this photo taken Nov. 24, 2012, Auburn coach Gene Chizik watches from the sidelines during the second half of a 49-0 loss to Alabama in a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Chizik was fired the following day after leading the Tigers to a 3-9 season, making it one of the top sports stories in Alabama for 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

** FOR USE AS DESIRED WITH YEAREND COPY ** FILE -- In this photo taken Nov. 24, 2012, Auburn wide receiver Quan Bray (4) is stopped by a host of Alabama players during the first half of a NCAA college football game at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Visibile for Alabama is kicker Cade Foster (43), defensive back Vinnie Sunseri (3), defensive back Landon Collins (26) defensive back Brent Calloway (21). Alabama beat Auburn 49-0, making it one of the top sports stories in Alabama for 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)