New on Sports Illustrated: Bo Jackson chose Auburn over Alabama because he didn't want to wait for playing time

Bo Jackson was told by an Alabama coach that if he went to Alabama he'd have to ride the bench for a couple years. Jackson knew he could make an immediate impact as a freshman and chose rival Auburn.

Bo Jackson was told by an Alabama coach that if he went to Alabama he'd have to ride the bench for a couple years. Jackson knew he could make an immediate impact as a freshman and chose rival Auburn.