Auburn won. And Bo was the MVP. Sounds like a game we'd hear a lot about. But we don't. But it happened. It was a real thing. In fact, on Dec. 12, 1984, it was probably the most important thing going in the life of Bud Dudley, Executive Director for the Liberty Bowl, which he founded in 1959. He had to make sure Pat Dye and his players and his coaches and the wives of all … [Read more...] about Check out the ‘important factors’ pertaining to festivities for the 1984 Liberty Bowl between Auburn and Arkansas
Tobey Maguire hangs out with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Auburn hat in New York City
If you support TWER on Patreon, you’ll get free stuff and exclusive content. Check it out. Too long, Leo. Far too long has it been since we flipped over your lid. Well, I guess it's actually been less than a year since your Auburn hat was rear-ended by that Mini-Cooper, but it seems like forever. Glad to see you're OK. And as fashionable as ever. Photos: Daily … [Read more...] about Tobey Maguire hangs out with Leonardo DiCaprio’s Auburn hat in New York City
How the anchor of Auburn’s 1967 defensive line became The Creature from Black Lake
Roy Tatum was a defensive tackle, but he told producer Jim McCollough he wanted to play Bigfoot more like a middle linebacker. "He said, 'well, how do you see this creature," Tatum says. "I said 'well, you know what a middle linebacker looks like? Well, I think you're in a crouch, you're moving that way, you're not stumbling or falling around, but you're kind of doing a Lon … [Read more...] about How the anchor of Auburn’s 1967 defensive line became The Creature from Black Lake
Talking Auburn to the East hypotheticals with Tuberville
Part of my recent interview for al.com with Tommy Tuberville. Ignore the "uhs." I'm better in the other parts, and other parts are coming. Swear it lasted an our or more. But you're pretty much obligated to ask folks about Auburn To The East these days, and Tubs was definitely up for it: "A lot of things that make sense never happen in college football, and I've been a part of … [Read more...] about Talking Auburn to the East hypotheticals with Tuberville
TWER June Update (The First)
In pursuit of cash to justify this whole Auburn fixation, Jeremy Henderson (that would be me) is now spreading his storytelling talents across the internet. Which is to say that in addition to TWER, I'm writing "Living and Culture" stuff for al.com, and plumbing the depths of Auburn history for the relentless Auburn coverage machine that is Auburn Undercover. Most of the … [Read more...] about TWER June Update (The First)