Auburn cost Tennessee a possible national championship in 1970. The Vols were out for revenge. They'd waited a year for the game. Auburn trailed for most of it. Pat Sullivan struggled for most of it.... most of it. The Vols did not get revenge. 10-9. We have coaches film for the first three quarters, then the ABC broadcast with its amazing commercials for cigars and Skin … [Read more...] about Watch Auburn’s 1971 comeback win over Tennessee
Check out Auburn’s ‘Pat Sullivan for Heisman’ brochure
Here's the statistic-packed brochure the Auburn Athletics Department sent out to "gentlemen of the press" as a testament to Sully's Heisman Trophy worthiness. Most everyone agrees that Sullivan won the award with his senior year performance against Georgia (which Auburn won thanks to Georgia students). You can read about what happened after the game here. And you can see … [Read more...] about Check out Auburn’s ‘Pat Sullivan for Heisman’ brochure
When pressed on team loyalty, Jeff Sessions tells House Judiciary Committee ‘War Eagle’
When asked to state his allegiance while testifying under oath before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions (who appears to have an Auburn helmet in his office) didn't hesitate. "War Eagle." It isn't the first time Auburn's battle cry has made it into the public record during a committee meeting on Sessions. In January, Sessions' former … [Read more...] about When pressed on team loyalty, Jeff Sessions tells House Judiciary Committee ‘War Eagle’
On the draftability of Carl Lawson
Auburn Defensive End #55 Senior, 6’2″ 255 Carl Lawson is a linear athlete that has shown the ability to win with hand use and head fakes. Good: – Excellent first step – Effective head fakes – Strong and active hands – Uses some counters – Closing speed in the pocket – Ability to beat cut blocks – Stuffs pulling guards and tackles strong – Effective with twists and … [Read more...] about On the draftability of Carl Lawson
How Bama fans processed Punt, Bama, Punt
Besides the whole Santa Claus it was luck commentary, the most interesting aspect to the 1973 Corolla's contextless coverage of the 1972 Iron Bowl is that they actually refer to the game as "PUNT, BAMA, PUNT." That seems odd. I can't imagine the 1985 Glomerata bold-fonting the 1984 Iron Bowl as "Wrong Way, Bo," or something. But apparently the miraculousness of it all was so … [Read more...] about How Bama fans processed Punt, Bama, Punt