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Mar 29, 2024
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Kick Six
The Kick Six hasn’t gone away since Nov. 30, and don’t expect the celebration to end anytime soon.

Whether it’s play-by-play of former Auburn defensive back returning Alabama’s missed 57-yard field goal back 109 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the Iron Bowl, highlights that include the game-winner or reactions videos, don’t expect to see a stop in the festivities.

ESPN has also joined the fun, showing what many have deemed as the greatest finish in college football history thousands of times. The play also took home ESPYs for Play of the Year and was included in Game of the Year.

With everything surrounding the Kick Six, there’s no reason for Auburn fans to stop the celebration.

Chris Davis’ return not only won the game, but it also won the SEC West for the Tigers, punched Auburn’s ticket to the SEC Championship game and, not to mention, knocked off the top-ranked Tide. And the Tigers did it as a 12.5-point underdog.

It didn’t take long for videos to circulate of Davis’ run up the left side of the field that included tip toeing the sideline around midfield. The play became the talk of the nation for some time, and it is still is one of the biggest conversations in the state.

More than half a year has gone by since the Iron Bowl. Most people involved in the rivalry have not moved on, and most, especially Alabama fans, won’t move on until there is some form of revenge.

But, for Auburn fans, when is it time to let Nov. 30 go just enough to focus on the 2014 season?

Aug. 30, when the Tigers open against Arkansas, would be a good time. Although Davis’ return will go down in history like “The Cam-Back,” “Punt Bama Punt” and “Bo Over the Top,” it’s something that should be left in the rivalry.

After all, there is still a bitter taste from the national championship game that not even the Kick Six can cleanse.

Brandon Miller