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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The only title Alabama likely has on the line this week is of the statewide variety, and thats typically more than enough.The top-ranked Crimson Tide enters Saturdays Iron Bowl against No. 16 Auburn with its spot in the Southeastern Conference championship game already reserved. Since the only other unbeaten team in the Top 25 is No. 14 Western Michigan, a win probably isnt even mandatory to make the playoffs.That doesnt diminish the games meaning to Tide players and fans.It might have been cool to look at from the outside, but from the inside its still going to be a highly contested game and definitely a lot on the line for both teams, Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen said. Its still an important game for us.This one seemed destined to have the Western Division title and playoff hopes potentially on the line for both teams, just like the 2013 game the Tigers won on a 109-yard return of a missed field goal. Auburns loss to Georgia two weeks ago diminished the big-picture stakes somewhat.The game between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan has clearly usurped the pre-eminent role in terms of national title implications.Alabamas just trying to remain above the fray that has swept up every other Power-5 conference contender along the way with at least one loss. The Tide, meanwhile, has skated along to 23 consecutive wins.Alabama (11-0, 7-0 SEC, No. 1 CFP) enters the week as a 17-1/2-point favorite over the Tigers (8-3, 5-2, No. 15), who may be without injured quarterback Sean White and tailback Kamryn Pettway.The next one for `Bama is against No. 13 Florida in Atlanta for the SEC title.Thats for folks outside the team to talk about, mostly.We dont really worry about hype too much, Alabama tailback Damien Harris said. We just worry about doing whatever we have to do to be the better team.The Tide might have gotten jolted awake after a game against FCS Chattanooga that was still 14-3 after 40 minutes before winding up a 31-3 victory . It left coach Nick Saban telling a TV interviewer at halftime that he was embarrassed by the performance.Even a defense that hasnt given up a touchdown in nine-plus quarters was disappointed with its effort.We didnt play good that last game, linebacker Ryan Anderson said. It felt like we gave up 21 points last game. I was embarrassed.Center Bradley Bozeman called the performance kind of a wake-up call for us.Thats not typically needed leading up to the Alabama-Auburn game.Game notesOffensive linemen Korren Kirven and Cam Robinson are better than we expected after shoulder injuries late in the Chattanooga game, Saban said. He said both will play. 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The Redskins announced Monday that the quarterback who led the team to the Super Bowl championship in the 1987 season will serve as a personnel executive.VIRGINIA WATER, England -- Matteo Manassero became the youngest champion in the 58-year history of the BMW PGA Championship on Sunday, beating Simon Khan of England on the fourth playoff hole for his fourth European Tour title. Manassero, 20 years and 37 days, made amends for letting victory slip away at the event two years ago. The previous youngest winner was BBernhard Gallacher of Scotland at 20 years, 97 days in 1969.dddddddddddd With the win, the Italian qualified for next months U.S. Open and avoided a 36-hole qualifier Monday at the Walton Heath course. Marc Warren of Scotland, Manassero and Khan were tied at 10-under 278 after regulation play. Warren was eliminated after the first playoff hole. ' ' '