re: What makes the Iron Bowl so contentious?

I've been to 2 iron bowls (uga bye weeks), both in tuscaloosa. Honestly it didn't seem any different than any other rivalry game. I was expecting fights, cussing, near brawls, battery hurling, etc. I didn't see any of that...just a big atmosphere game like youd' see for any other big rivalry.

I was a bit disappointed.