Published on: 8th January, 2010
As if the ice on the Alabama roadways weren't causing enough problems for Auburn fans, the road for Auburn to return to championship form got a little harder last night. Yes, the other university across the state managed to win its' 13th, or 8th depending on who you ask, national title. As ...Published on: 8th January, 2010
As Alabama clinched it's first national title since 1992, the college football world should have felt a big shock wave across the land. The realization that the SEC, again for the fourth time in a row, won the BCS title. The SEC has dominated this era of college football. The SEC ...Published on: 5th January, 2010
Reports today have Tommy Tuberville interviewing for the vacant head coaching position at Texas Tech. Tuberville is the former Auburn head coach who resigned in 2008 under a mist of controversy after the 2008 season. First off, I am glad to see Tuberville getting mentioned for a head coaching job. The ...Published on: 5th January, 2010
I'll admit, part of me wishes nothing but the best for the kids who will play against the Longhorns this Thursday. The fact that it is Auburn's hated arch-rival almost makes me queasy just thinking about it. Regardless, there is one poignant fact that made me realize there is a way ...Published on: 1st January, 2010
It proved that the third time was the charm for the Auburn Tigers, as they claimed a 38-35 overtime victory over the Northwestern Wildcats. This game had everything a college football fan could want. There were big plays, comebacks, miscues, shortcomings, and it was decided in overtime. Auburn in the first half ...Published on: 30th December, 2009
How can something that seemed such a small matter end up costing a coach his job? For me, the firing of Mike Leach from Texas Tech is the final nail in the coffin. There are two points that need to be addressed. First of all, as I have written already , the ...Published on: 30th December, 2009
More than a month removed from their last games of the 2009 season, the Auburn Tigers and Northwestern Wildcats will face off in the 2010 Outback Bowl on New Year's Day. Both teams utilize a version of the spread offense. Northwestern uses a potent passing attack and defensive stands to keep ...Published on: 28th December, 2009
If you haven't heard, Mike Leach has been suspended from coaching the Alamo Bowl due to allegations from one of his players. That player is wide receiver Adam James, who happens to be the son of ESPN analyst Craig James. James alleges that he was confined to an equipment room for ...Published on: 13th December, 2009
Today, Gene Chizik starts his second year as Auburn's head coach. The old cliche "What a difference a year makes" does not do the Auburn program justice. I don't have to remind everyone what Auburn was like a year ago. We all know, and it was an Auburn fan base ...Published on: 6th December, 2009
It's official, Auburn fans. The Auburn Tigers will face the Northwestern Wildcats in the 2010 Outback Bowl. Auburn is 7-5 (3-5) while Northwestern is 8-4 (5-3). Northwestern is highlighted by quarterback Mike Kafka, who has thrown for 2,898 yards and completed 65.7 percent of his passes. The Wildcats' leading receivers are Andrew ...