Cigars often signify victory. Legendary Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach would famously light a victory cigar when the Celtics were about to win a game.

Likewise, according to Gary Conger, a cigar shop owner, fans of both Alabama and Tennessee enjoy celebrating a win in the rivalry by smoking a victory cigar.

“It’s made to signify accomplishment,” he said in the video. “It’s also meant to signify success at something.”

Fortunately for fans of the winning team of Saturday’s matchup in Knoxville, President Obama recently removed the ban on Cuban cigars:

NEW: Obama lifts all restrictions on Cuban rum, cigars https://t.co/WfjSUsCYr6 via @alangomez

— Gregory Korte (@gregorykorte) October 14, 2016

https://twitter.com/Pathfinder73/status/786936589158973444

Saturday’s matchup between the No. 1 Crimson Tide and No. 9 Volunteers is set to kick off at 2:30 p.m. Central time at Neyland Stadium. The game can be seen on CBS.

Adam Spencer

Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 14 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.