Such a crying shame every time the Plainsman disappears for Christmas break when you’re trying to find something from the thick of December, especially now as we diligently dig for Toomer’s every mention in history in these end times (not for the corner, right—just go with it). But at least we can imagine… From Dec. [...]

Click / enlarge if you want to read about that time in 1980 that Auburn destroyed the Republic of China National Team in an exhibition basketball game in front of a “noisy crowd of 2,100 at Memorial Coliseum.” Sounds intense. War Eagle Supper Club ad for Starcruz  included for extra authentic 1980-ness. Credit: Nov. 11, [...]

Auburn boys will be boys, even when it’s freezing. From the Feb. 29, 1968 issue of the Plainsman: Related: Auburn students ambush Bama fan during 2010 snow day. … Keep Reading: * Katherine Webb and Aubie * Auburn football worth millions more than Bama football, says Wall Street Journal * Auburn professor 4th hottest in [...]

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to TWER, there’s a “Katherine (and Laurie!) Webb’s grandfather” post. THEIR GRANDFATHER….Wayne Thames. Wayne was on The Plains in the late 50s. Here he is in the 1959 Glom. Talk about an Auburn leg-acy… Related: Auburn sophomore Laurie Webb talks big sister Katherine’s new found [...]

Larry Hagman passed away last month and now TNT is promising a funeral for J.R. Ewing in its “Dallas” reboot. So here’s an Auburn coed jogging (possibly still with a soft “j”) in a “J.R. for President” shirt in 1981. Not as good as a “Who Shot J.R.?” shirt, I guess, but still good enough [...]

Letters: AU Archives Related: Beano Cook’s letter to Shug. … Keep Reading: * Lee Corso’s letter to Shug * Shug writes to Spiro Agnew * Cam Newton starts his own clothing line * Cam Newton and LEGO Cam Newton on cover of Sports Illustrated Kids * Auburn hoodies featured prominently in Korean teen fashion line [...]