Karlos Dansby
Biography
Karlos Dansby was an athletic marvel who could play sideline to sideline. An All-American in 2003, he helped build the defense that would go undefeated the following year.
Rivalry Context
Karlos Dansby is tracked in the Iron Bowl History archive as a linebacker connected to Auburn during the 2000-2003 period. The profile is intended to place the person in rivalry context rather than serve as a complete career biography.
The recorded Iron Bowl mark for this profile is 3-1. Records are presented as rivalry-specific context and should be read alongside the linked game pages when a notable game is available.
Karlos Dansby's profile includes 4 documented achievements, including All-American (2003) and Butkus Award Semi-finalist.
The notable game links below connect this profile to 2 Iron Bowl archive entries, making the biographical note part of the broader game-by-game record.
Achievements
- All-American (2003)
- Butkus Award Semi-finalist
- First-team All-SEC
- Key to the "tuberville streak"
Notable Iron Bowl Games
The 2002 Iron Bowl produced one of the most unlikely heroes in the rivalry's history. With starters Carnell Williams and Ronnie Brown banged up, Auburn turned to backup running back Tre Smith. The freshman responded with the game of his life, leading unranked Auburn to a stunning 17-7 upset over #9 Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Auburn dominated the first half, jumping out to a 17-0 lead. Smith was the workhorse, carrying the ball 25 times for 126 yards. His ability to grind out tough yards kept the powerful Alabama offense off the field. On defense, Auburn was spectacular, holding Alabama to just 50 rushing yards and forcing turnovers that crippled the Tide's comeback attempts. Alabama finally scored in the fourth quarter, but it was too little, too late.
The 2003 Iron Bowl began with a thunderbolt. On the very first play from scrimmage, Auburn running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams burst through the line and raced 80 yards for a touchdown. The play electrified Jordan-Hare Stadium and set the tone for a 28-23 Auburn victory. Williams was the star of the night, racking up 204 rushing yards. Auburn built a commanding 18-2 lead by halftime, capitalizing on Alabama turnovers. However, Alabama refused to quit. Backup quarterback Brandon Avalos and the defense sparked a second-half rally. A 96-yard kickoff return by Brandon Brooks brought the Tide back into the game. Alabama cut the lead to 28-23 late, but Jason Campbell made key plays to run out the clock.