Are Nick Saban's avowed fears of Auburn real?

Justin Knox averaged 11 points and seven rebounds in Alabama's final five games last season. (Jeff Roberts / The Birmingham News)

Alabama has blocked basketball player Justin Knox from transferring to UAB, creating a firestorm. How did Alabama allow the story to reach this point and who's in the wrong?
 
The NCAA cracked down on Auburn's "Tiger Prowl" with a new recruiting rule last week. Should the spring evaluation period be for evaluation or getting your school's name noticed?
 
Of the six SEC teams Alabama plays next season that have a bye the week before facing the Crimson Tide, Nick Saban says he's most worried about Auburn. Was it understandable or surprising for Saban to name his top rival?
 
Birmingham News sports reporters Ray Melick, Jon Solomon and Steve Irvine discuss those topics in this week's Birmingham News Sports Podcast. Have a listen.

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