The final score between Alabama and Auburn in the Iron Bowl does not justify how physical the matchup was on Saturday.
The heated clash between the two Alabama-based programs was even tough for Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban, who sustained a bloody cut on his left cheek during the second quarter of the game.
After Alabama’s 49-27 victory against Auburn, Saban opened his postgame news conference with the perfect line about his recent gash on his face.
“Before you ask, you oughta see the other guy,” Saban said.
The 71-year-old sustained the cut after a player’s shoulder pad grazed him during the game, according to CBS reporter Jenny Dell.