Alabama and LSU may have settled things on the field at the BCS National Championship Game in January, but that hasn't stopped the Crimson Tide and Tiger players from continuing their rivalry online.

LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (better known to fans as "The Honey Badger") expressed his excitement about the upcoming season on Monday morning by tweeting "try throwing a corner route or a cross country on me this year!!! i'll be waiting!!"

In an apparent response to Mathieu's tweet, Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron tweeted moments later "U can talk ab stopping something.. But actions speak louder than words. Remember that. #neworleans #14"

The exchange then began to escalate as the two rival players began directing their tweets at each other. (Matheiu's Twitter name is

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Mathieu: "@10AJMcCarron you have 1,THE school has 14! you play your part well thanks to great coaching! but anyways we'll talk nov 3rd!"

McCarron: "@TM7_Era Ur right the TEAM.. That's how we play as a TEAM.. We stick together through our losses and wins. #thatswhatmakesusgreat #wehave14"

McCarron continued the exchange by tweeting to Alabama wide receiver Kenny Bell:

"@TheKennyBell7 I guess we will have to match up the real 7 with theirs. I'm taking our number all day"

Mathieu: "highly favored in DEATH VALLEY!"

McCarron: "Bama fans don't talk anymore ab it. Let's just sit back quietly and wait our turn. Y'all know the date. It's comin. #november3rd #bamanation"

Kenny Bell: "s/0 honey badger for getting me amp bout da season #turnup"