Kabul (BF) - Reports of a new video recording of Osama Bin Laden surfaced Monday evening that proves the terrorist leader is still alive and may have more than a passing interest in this week's Iron Bowl. In the video Bin Laden, thought to be hiding in the tribal areas of northern Pakistan, appears in an Auburn University blue (home) jersey with the number 2 clearly showing on the front. The #2 jersey is worn by beleaguered Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, who happens to be the best player in college football.

Auburn enters the game ranked second in the BCS rankings and firmly in control of their own destiny. Playing a road game against their biggest rival, however, will be the Tigers toughest task to date. Alabama is the most complete team Auburn has faced all season and combines an athletic and capable defense with an offense that is equally adept at running the ball and passing the ball. It is also a virtual certainty that Alabama coach Nick Saban will have the Crimson Tide ready to play. The last time the Iron Bowl had both teams ranked in the top 10 was 1994 when 10-0 Alabama defeated 9-0-1 Auburn, dealing the Tigers their first loss of the Terry Bowden era.

The stakes have never been higher for the Tigers in the Iron Bowl. A victory over Alabama will likely lock up a spot in the BCS National Championship Game and secure a Heisman Trophy for Newton, the undisputed leader of the Tigers, and the best player in college football. Alabama needs a win, and an LSU loss, to remain a viable candidate for a BCS Bowl invite.

Osama Bin Laden is wanted by the US Government for his involvement in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks among other crimes against humanity.