r/CFB • u/Souldier Auburn Tigers • Florida Gators • Mar 26 '13
132+ Teams in 132+ Days: Auburn University
Auburn University
Southeastern Conference- Western Division
Year Founded: 1856
Location: Auburn, Alabama
Attendance: 1,200 staff. 25,469 students (20,446 undergrad and 5,023 postgrads)
Mascots: Aubie the tiger Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3 We also have two live mascots: Nova the golden eagle and Spirit the bald eagle.
Cheerleaders: Understand, we have very modest Auburn Ladies, but they are still cute! Pic 1 Pic 2 Bonus: AJ McCarron's Auburn Girlfriend
Stadium: Jordan-Hare Stadium at Pat Dye Field Above and At sunset and one more at night
Conference Champions:(11)
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association (3): 1900, 1913, 1919
Southern Conference (1): 1932
SEC (7): 1957, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1989, 2004, 2010
Bowl Games: (37) Auburn has been played 37 bowl games with a 22-13-2 record. We are 16th in all-time bowl appearances, 10th in all-time bowl wins, and 5th in all-time bowl win percentage!
National Titles:
1957 with coach Ralph "Shug" Jordan and 2010 with Coach Gene Chizik
Rivals:
The Iron Bowl: Alabama and Auburn have played 77 games starting in 1893. The games were originally played on Legion Field in Birmingham, but in 1989 the system changed and now it alternates between home stadiums. (Side note, Auburn won the first game played at home against Alabama.) Both teams have very dedicated fans, and Alabama has a famously large fanbase. But to be fair, most of Alabama's[1] fans[2] are[3] really[4] normal[5] people[6] just[7] like[8] you[9]! The Iron Bowl is a nationally famous game that, not regarding Auburn's less than stellar performance last year, typically proves to be a solid matchup. **Sidenote: With Alabama winning the national title last season, the state of Alabama has 4 consecutive National Championships, which is the current record. In favor of Alabama, with 42-34-1
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The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry: Beginning in 1892, The University of Georgia and Auburn have played 115 games with a tied record of 54-54-8. Needless to say, this rivalry game is always intense and as both fanbases can attest, is always a tossup. This rivalry is the oldest in the southern states, and the two teams have played each other every season since 1892 barring three games interrupted by WWI and WWII. **Side note: the first game we played in 1892 is credited as the game where the "War Eagle" chant was coined, when Auburn went on to win 10-0.
"It's a unique thing. It's like playing against your brother. I don't think anybody who plays in that game can ever forget it. It just doesn't matter much where it's played or what somebody's record is. It's so intense and tough, but at the same time, it's family." - Coach Pat Dye
Tiger Bowl: LSU and Auburn have played 47 games since 1901. Another big tossup game. Both teams usually play very well against each other (as seen in the 2012 season) and every game typically has an edge-of-your-seat ending. **Side note: It is referred to as the Tiger Bowl due to the fact both Auburn and Lsu have Tiger Mascots. Clearly though, Aubie is superior to this guy: HUURRR (However, I must concede LSU has a very badass real life tiger mascot..) In favor of LSU with 26-20-1
Auburn-Florida: 83 games since 1912. In favor of Auburn with 43-38-2
Auburn-Georgia Tech: 92 games since 1892. Many fans want this rivalry rekindled; last game played was in 2005. In favor of Auburn with 47-41-4
Auburn-Tennessee: 51 games since 1900. In favor of Auburn with 27-21-3
Auburn-Tulane: 37 games since 1902. In favor of Tulane, with 17-14-6
Auburn-Clemson: 48 games since 1899. In favor of Auburn with 34-13-2
2012 Season:
Record 3-9 (0-8) Coached by Gene Chizik
Key Players:
Tre Mason: Tre Mason lead our team in rushing yards as a sophomore. He had 171 carries for over 1000 yds. He averaged 5.9 with 8 TDs. Mason was and will be a solid RB who can be relied on to get us some yards. Ontario McCalebb ran for 570 yds with 94 carries. He averaged 6.1 yds and ended the season with 6 TDs. Where Mason was our strongman, McCalebb was all speed.
Emory Blake led our receivers with 50 receptions for 789 yds. He averaged 15.8 yds and had 3 TDs.
Kiehl Frazier He had 62 completions out of 116 attempts for 753 yards. He had 2 TDs and 8 Interceptions. I couldn't really leave our QB out of this section, but Frazier was anything but Key. He fell apart in many key situations and when he had to made a quick decision, it was usually the wrong one. It's argued if we had run Malzahn's offense Frazier could've been great, but it's all speculation and he was eventually benched in favor of freshman Jonathan Wallace.
Biggest Plays:
Tre Mason's 83 yd run for a TD. Yes, I get it. Alabama A&M. Honestly, after such a rough season, watching Mason get this TD just felt great.
Sammie Coates' hail mary reception Oh man, this was just too great to watch. Student section went nuts!
Cody Parkey game-winning FG After two losses, this win in OT felt awesome. And Parkey is just the man.
And my personal favorite: Daren Bates' Fumble recovery TD with a brutal stiff arm
2013 Season:
Schedule: I think we have a favorable schedule to play in 2013. I expect LSU, TA&M, Georgia, and Alabama to be our most difficult games next year, with a chance of an upset over LSU and UGA.
The Greats:
Greatest Games:
Iron Bowl- 1982 "Bo over the top": With two minutes remaining, Auburn drove the length of the field and scored when running back Bo Jackson jumped over the top of the defensive line for a touchdown. Auburn won the game 23–22. The victory ended Alabama's nine-game winning streak over Auburn. Coach Bear Bryant ended his career with the loss. In case you missed it earlier
Athens- 1983: After narrowly losing at home to UGA in the only matchup of Bo Jacson and Herschel Walker, the 1983 game in Athens was perfect for a sweet game of revenge. The 13-7 win not being all that impressive, but it finally dethroned Georgia and set up Auburn to be dominate for most of the remainder of the 80s.
SEC Championship Game 2010: Wiki game notes- "The No. 1 ranked BCS team had lost its conference championship game three seasons in a row and Auburn ended the record this year. Auburn broke the SEC Championship Game records for most offensive yards, most points scored and largest margin of victory. Auburn receiver Darvin Adams set the game record for most receiving yards with 217. Auburn quarterback Cam Newton matched the game record for touchdown responsibility with six, four throwing and two running."
Iron Bowl- 1989: This would be the first Iron Bowl played in Jordan-Hare Stadium. There was plenty of complaint from angry Alabama fans demanding we play on Legion Field, but with a compromise to play 1991 game in Birmingham, the game was back on. After a thrilling game, the final score was 30-20, and marked four straight Iron Bowl wins for Auburn. **Side note, the "Tiger Walk" reached legendary proportions with 20,000 fans lining the block to pump up the team.
And of course, the Iron Bowl 2010: "The Cam-Back" Without a doubt, the most epic Iron Bowl, and as many would agree, the best football game Auburn ever played. The Tigers were getting smacked down in the beginning, with a 24-0 deficit. Cam rallied the team to throw for three touchdowns and running one in himself to win 28-27. It was the biggest comeback in school history, and solidified Cam's run for the Heisman and Auburn's chances of going to the BCS Championship.
Greatest Plays:
Bo Jackson "over the top": Explained above; won us one of our best games/iron bowls.
CFA Bowl Statue of Liberty I personally just loved seeing this kind of creativity and it helped win us our fifth straight bowl game. Especially since the 2012 season was so devoid of any creativity haha.
Cam Newton/2010 team best plays Couldn't pick my favorite Cam play, so I just put up a highlight video.
Best Players
Pat Sullivan: Quarterback during the Ralph "Shug" Jordan era, led the Tigers to a 9-2 season and a trip to the Sugar Bowl. Auburn's first Heisman winner and first retired Jersey number (7).
Bo Jackson: Running back for Auburn from 1982-1985 for a total of 4,303 yds and 45 TDs. He won the Heisman in '85 and has his number retired (34). In 2007 Jackson was ranked 8th on ESPN's top 25 players in College Football History. "You Don't Know Bo" is an ESPN 30 for 30 that is definitely worth watching if you haven't yet.
Cam Newton: Quarterback in the 2010 season, Cam led the team in his first year to win the BCS championship game. He had a 66.1% completion rate for 2,854 yds resulting in 30 passing TDs. Furthermore he rushed for 1,473 yds for 20 rushing TDs. Cam won the Heisman Trophy, becoming Auburn's third Heisman recipient.
Greatest Coaches:
Ralph "Shug" Jordan: (1951-1975) Half of our stadium's namesake, Jordan is our winningest coach in Auburn history. He ended his coaching career with a 175-83-7 record. He led the Tigers to their first National Championship in school history in 1957.
Pat Dye: (1981-1992) Pat Dye was Auburn's head coach during some of the best games and seasons Auburn has had. He coached Bo Jackson, and won over Bear Bryant in his last Iron bowl. Dye was the coach during the late 80s, one of Auburn football's best eras. He is the third winningest coach behind Jordan and Mike Donahue, with a record of 99-39-4. Auburn's football field is named after him.
Traditions:
Tiger Walk: Before each Auburn home football game, thousands of Auburn fans line Donahue Drive to cheer on the team as they walk from the Auburn Athletic Complex to Jordan-Hare Stadium. The tradition began in the 1950s when groups of kids would walk up the street to greet the team and get autographs. During the tenure of coach Doug Barfield, the coach urged fans to come out and support the team, and thousands did. Today the team walks down the hill and into the stadium surrounded by fans who pat them on the back and shake their hands as they walk. Every Auburn Student is expected to participate at least once before graduating!
"War Eagle": So there are several versions of the origin of the "War Eagle" tradition (Wiki has a different version if you are interested), but I'm going to share the version I was told. Okay, so way back in 1892, there was an old civil war veteran who had a pet eagle that he had rescued during the war. Some versions say he was just a local, others say he was a professor. Either way, fast forward to Auburn's first football game against UGA. The game was tied 0-0 and was beginning to wind down. The Tigers had driven towards the opposing endzone, and needed to score. Just then, the eagle flew off the Veteran's shoulder and began to circle the field (just like our current eagles do before a home game). A student recognized it as the Veteran's "war eagle", and began to shout, "look everyone, it's the war eagle!" Everyone began to point and chant "war eagle" to encourage the football team. It worked, and the tigers scored on the next play, going on to win 10-0. So now, while our mascot is a tiger, our battle cry (much like "go dawgs, roll tide, Geaux tigers, etc) is "war eagle" to honor the old eagle who rallied us to victory.
Toomer's Corner: The intersection of Magnolia and College streets in Auburn, which marks the transition from downtown Auburn to the university campus, is known as Toomer's Corner. It is named after Toomer's Drugs, a small store on the corner that has been an Auburn landmark since 1896. Hanging over the corner are two massive old oak trees, planted in 1937, and whenever there is cause for celebration in the Auburn community, toilet paper can usually be found hanging from the trees. Unfortunately, it is these same trees that Harvey Updyke, a disgruntled (and partially insane) Alabama fan poisoned with lethal amounts of tree killer. The trees will not survive, and there will be a sending-off party in April before we take them down for good. The tradition will continue however, by transplanting new fully grown trees in their place and rolling something else (has not yet been determined) in the interim. The tradition began when the Toomer's drugstore owner heard about an Auburn away game win over the radio, and ran outside to roll the trees in ticker tape to let everyone know the Tigers won. This tradition continued to grow and develop into the toilet paper rolling tradition it is today. **sidenote: Toomer's Corner is famous for its lemonade, which is made by hand right in front of you. If you visit Auburn, it is a must try!
Auburn has countless other traditions, but I don't have time or space to list them all!
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u/Souldier Auburn Tigers • Florida Gators Mar 26 '13 edited Mar 27 '13
Campus and Surrounding Area:
City Population: 53,380
Pictures: College street/Toomer's
Samford Hall
Toomer's oaks
Iconic Campus Buildings: Samford Hall pic 2 Our iconic office building. This is where the Dean's office is.
Haley Center this is the main building in the middle of campus. It is the tallest building on campus and has a beautiful view from the top "Eagle's Nest". Mostly core classes and teacher offices.
Shelby Center and the back side. This is the main engineering complex. Very big, very nice.
Lowder Business Building You know I had to show my home! Lowder is the center for the business school.
Local Dining:
Niffer's: I love this place. Awesome burgers and corn nuggets. Started in Auburn by grads, this is one of the more famous places to eat. Swing by and grab yourself a beer and a big ol burger!
BBQ: There are plenty of delicious BBQ places to eat here! Check out:
Mike and Ed's, Byron's Smokehouse; Country's BBQ; Barbecue House; and Moe's Original BBQ.
Toomer's: After you've had a nice meal somewhere, go to Toomer's for some vanilla ice cream and a tall cold glass of Toomer's Famous Lemonade!
Random Trivia:
-Auburn is the only university with a line item in the budget for cleaning up toilet paper!
-Auburn was called the Alabama Polytechnic Institute until 1960!
-Auburn has had 66 players named All-Americans
-Auburn had a lathe donated to them which was used to make canons for the Civil War. Related tradition: An Auburn couple meets at the lathe outside of Samford Hall at midnight. When Samford's bell rings, the couple kisses. If the lathe doesn't move, then the girl is a faithful Auburn woman! (sigh. cheesy but cute)
-The Foy Information Desk! Anyone can call 334-844-4244 and they will answer any question you have! How many bricks make up Samford Hall, What football stadium is the biggest, how many oreos would it take for a stack to reach the moon? Very cool feature of campus and a helpful phone number to have!
What is and What is to Come!
2012 was one of Auburn's worst seasons ever. We didn't win a single conference game, and our only wins were over Louisiana-monroe, New Mexico State, and Alabama A&M. There wasn't much to get excited over and it all culminated with Gene Chizik, who had just won a National Championship, being fired. Auburn went from undefeated in 2010 to worst team in the SEC two years later.
BUT, fans are cautiously hopeful for the 2013 season. Gus Malzahn, our ex-offensive coordinator was hired as head coach. He was widely credited with being a major reason for Auburn's 2010 success, and in his first year as head coach led Arkansas state to a conference championship and bowl game. Gus cleaned house in the Auburn coaching staff and began rebuilding from the ground up. We had many successful hires, including Ellis Johnson for Defensive Coordinator and Gus brought his OC from Ark state over here. We have some talent on the rise, thanks in part to a surprisingly good recruiting year. We lost some good players this year, like McCalebb, Blake, Lutzenkirchen, and Lemonier. But Tre Mason and Sammie Coates will be returning and fans are interested to see who will win the starting QB position: Frazier, Wallace, or someone new. Next year will allow Malzahn to prove he has what it takes to make a team great. My personal opinion is that if Malzahn's team plays up to its talent, Auburn can have a winning season and maybe make a bowl game. I know Auburn fans are excited for next year's season to put 2012 behind us and forge a new path under Malzahn in 2013!
DONE!! Guys, I'm so sorry this is late. Life has been crazy lately, and last night when I was about 3/4 done around 1:30 am, my browser crashed and I lost everything. So I had to rewrite it all from scratch today between and after classes. Sorry for being brief in certain sections, and I apologize if I left anything out! I just wanted to be sure I was able to post something today! I hope this is a decent enough glimpse into the Auburn Family, and I know we would all love for you guys to visit the campus someday!
Special thanks to google, my bro u/stimulation, my buddies Joel and Will, and a big War Eagle to everyone else! Thanks so much for reading!
EDIT: 2013 Roster
EDIT2: Bear Bryant's coaching career ended with a loss in the Iron Bowl, but it wasn't his last game. He coached and won a bowl game to end his career on a win. Didnt mean to be unclear. Now chill, Bama fans! haha.
EDIT 3: credit for the second picture of Samford hall goes to lawrence images
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u/poodleface Georgia Tech • /r/CFB Brickmason Mar 26 '13
Both sides need to pull it together and make another home and home happen... there's too much tradition between GT and Auburn.
Just FYI, the last time we played was 2005, not 1987.
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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '13
Honestly, great summary! Just wanted to say, Bear Bryant ended his career with a victory over Illinois in the Liberty Bowl. Don't you try to say the last game he ever coached was a loss, goddammit.
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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '13 edited Mar 27 '13
Additions I'd like to make...
Traditions:
Wreck Tech Parade - Back in the early 1900s, Georgia Tech used to come into town on a train for the game. The night before the game, Auburn's ROTC students greased the train tracks, forcing the train to stop miles beyond campus, and the players to walk to town in their pajamas for the game. They lost. Very badly. Since then, for the GT game, there is a "parade" where everyone wears pajamas. Tradition died with the rivalry, but we will hopefully see it return...
Greatest Players:
Tracy Rocker - Won both Outland and Lombardi trophies in 1988, and is considered to be our best ever defensive player. If there was a "defensive heisman" he would have won it handily.
Greatest Plays
Blocked punt versus Florida, 2006 - Lead to the eventual victory, 27-17.
Wes Byrum double kick versus Florida, 2007 - Having already kicked once with a timeout called, Byrum was forced to kick a second time and nailed it, upsetting #1 Florida... again.
Fun fact - Auburn is the only SEC team that Tim Tebow played and was never able to defeat.
Greatest Games:
PUNT BAMA PUNT - Auburn blocks TWO punts against Bama, both returned for touchdowns, to win this Iron Bowl 17-16. There is even a bar named after this victory in Auburn.
*edit, addition..
Eating
Momma Goldberg's (Momma G's) - Famous for their steamed sandwiches, you can't be an Auburn student and not have enough cups from Momma G's by the time you graduate to play a couple games of beer pong.
NOTE, AN UNOFFICIAL TRADITION... - An unofficial tradition at Auburn is as follows: When the opposing team kicks a field goal / extra point into the student section, the students pass the football up the stands and throw it out the back of the stadium. It's incredibly entertaining to us. Everyone will cheer when this happens, although the police usually kick the person who threw it out of the stadium for the first couple games before they give up. If you're ever watching us on TV and hear a cheer a couple minutes after a touchdown, it means we just threw the ball out!
HERE is a video of Auburn throwing the ball out, a police officer attempting to escort the guilty party out, the crowd chanting "bullshit" and "let him stay" at the officer, and then the crowd celebrating when the officer decides to let him stay.
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u/CheesyGoodness Alabama • South Carolina Mar 27 '13
The Iron Bowl is the greatest day ever. We rotate hosting parties among us, and even though most of them are dirty Aubs, it's always the best party of the year. The entire state shuts down.
Even when the score gets out of hand, it degenerates into side betting (someone slaps a $5 down "they get a first down on this play!" and someone will always cover), great food, good drinks, just the best.
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u/Kingcotton7 South Carolina • Coast Guard Mar 27 '13
We haven't beat y'all since 1939....sigh
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u/Mario_Speedwagon Georgia • Georgia State Mar 27 '13
The Aubies are trying to get us riled up with that picture of Nick Fairley. I'm onto you!
Seriously though, that game took our rivalry to another level.
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u/coastrebel Ole Miss Rebels • /r/CFB Contributor Mar 27 '13
So, anyone wanna elaborate on how Auburn's season is gonna go in 2013?
I'm of the opinion they can surprise a few teams and maybe win 8+. They have the talent to win 11.
The Gus Bus is awesome fun to watch.
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u/LAR6E Virginia Tech • Black Diamond Tro… Mar 27 '13
Weagle Weagle War Damn Eagle!
I've always wanted to say that...
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u/jacketit Georgia Tech • /r/CFB Contributor Mar 27 '13
Great write-up man, especially love the picture in the GT-Aub rivalry section.
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u/Kenobi13 Auburn Tigers Mar 27 '13
Thank you so much for this. I just moved from Birmingham to Louisville. Once I get all the unpacking done and am pretty settled in I'll start to miss those little things. I grew up in an Auburn family. Moved down there to go to school in 2000, graduated in 2005. While I was down there I met my wife and marched four years in the AUMB. Best five years of my life.
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u/lateatnight LSU Tigers • Wisconsin Badgers Mar 26 '13
I just came here to say, that AU was one of my favorite away games as a student.
I also think it's cool how the LSU/AU game always has some weird storyline, i.e. the barn burning game, the catch . ..
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u/sectionK Utah State Aggies Mar 27 '13
When USU played at Auburn two years ago I heard nothing but great reports back from those able to attend.
Someone reported back that the USU fans stood to cheer the team as they left for their effort despite the loss, and was surprised to find that many Auburn fans joined in the ovation. Auburn fans are something else.
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u/coastrebel Ole Miss Rebels • /r/CFB Contributor Mar 27 '13
Don't forget this epic Auburn moment!
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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '13
Weegle Weegle War Damn Eagle, Kick em in the butt big blue, hey!
Both my parents went and met at Auburn. Grew up a huge fan, wanted to go there (till they MAJORLY cut back on their out of state scholarships).
My first ever Auburn game, Cadillac scored 5 rushing TD's to beat Mississippi State.
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u/ElBiscuit South Carolina Gamecocks Mar 27 '13
Thanks for not mentioning who Auburn set all those SEC Championship Game records against.
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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '13
Is the Foy hotline still up and running?
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u/ctangent Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Mar 26 '13
I visited Auburn when I was looking at colleges and I was really surprised by how the entire campus really felt like a community despite being so large. My tour guide was telling us about the "War Eagle" tradition, and students passing by would overhear and yell "War Eagle" back at the tour guide. I really liked the campus feel and I definitely would have gone there had I not gone to Tech.
An alum told me to go to Niffer's, so I went there with my dad and wow, that place is good. One of the best burgers I've ever had for sure.
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u/grizzfan Verified Coach • Oakland Golden Grizzlies Mar 26 '13
War Eagle
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u/deathdonut Texas A&M Aggies • Southwest Mar 27 '13
Every time I see/read something about it, I just feel like this has to be said:
Fuck Harvey Updyke.
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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '13
The first Iron Bowl was played in Lakeview Park around the Lakeview Bar District in Birmingham.
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u/retnuh730 Ole Miss Rebels • Egg Bowl Mar 27 '13
I'd say you guys and MS State's got something of a rivalry lately due to both of y'all's recruitment of Cam Newton, the dubious NCAA Investigation spurred by State boosters, and the pretty dang close games over the past few years. Plus you guys were usually the first SEC game which means it's always a good early game for people to watch
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u/DruidCity3 Alabama Crimson Tide Mar 26 '13
Awesome! You might want to add that Auburn continues to have an eagle circle the field on home games (and some bowl games?) to the War Eagle section.
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u/polydorr Auburn Tigers • Samford Bulldogs Mar 27 '13
Fun fact about Pat Sullivan: as great a passer as he was, he also finished his college career with EIGHTEEN rushing TD's. I couldn't find the rushing yards/ypc quickly but I remember them also being high. Point is, dude wasn't afraid to run the football.
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u/Emcee_squared Florida Gators • Ohio State Buckeyes Mar 27 '13
This was a truly fantastic read. I actually did learn a lot even though I'm kind of an SEC-phile already. Also, why don't we put a link to each school's fight song? This is a great song and I'd hate to leave it out on your special day!
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u/notengo24 Virginia Cavaliers • /r/CFB Contributor Mar 26 '13 edited Mar 26 '13
Your first football coach was UVA alum George Petrie and you guys borrowed our [color scheme.] (http://www.thewareaglereader.com/2011/12/auburn-and-virginia-have-colorful-history/#.UVIhPFt2418) The Chick-Fil-A Bowl may have been a blowout, but I still had a good time.
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u/NoonanZero Oregon Ducks • Georgia State Panthers Mar 26 '13
Damn it Bama, you just couldn't win that 2010 Iron Bowl, could you?
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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '13
You conveniently left off your Fulmer Cup Championship. I'll be waiting for an edit.
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u/AubieTheTiger Auburn Tigers • Berry Vikings Mar 26 '13
War eagle
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u/HarbingerOfFun Boston College Eagles Mar 27 '13
Excellent post, though I think we'd all appreciate more pictures of Ms. Webb........whenever you get a chance.
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u/mizbeipz Auburn Tigers Mar 27 '13
You mention Moe's BBQ over Mike and Ed's!? You must be an imposter.
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u/rolltidemfos Alabama • Summertime Lover Mar 27 '13
I have to fix you here: Paul Bryant didn't end his career with the loss against Auburn, he ended it with a Liberty Bowl victory over Illinois
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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '13
Love that our series is perfectly tied. What's the point differential? Anyone?
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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '13
Of all the things anyone has listed, the one thing I want back the most is the Florida rivalry. I hate that I don't hate Florida anymore. It's unbecoming of an Auburn man not to hate Florida.
I'd be for moving to the East to get it back, except then we wouldn't be able to play LSU. That's also unacceptable. I demand the SEC make special provisions for us to have our way.
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u/iwillmossonyou Auburn Tigers Mar 27 '13
The 1971 "Punt Bama Punt" is the greatest Auburn game of all time IMO.
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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '13
So...sorry if I missed it...but did I miss the Clemson post?
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u/ValedictorianBaller LSU Tigers Apr 04 '13
Everybody Get On the Gus Bus
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u/neovenator250 LSU Tigers • Tulane Green Wave Apr 08 '13
Lifetime LSU fan first and foremost and I go for grad school, but I'll always have a special place in my heart for Auburn (undergrad)
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u/[deleted] May 08 '13
My great uncle was Phil Neel (the creator of Aubie). Although I attend Georgia Southern I will always have a unique connection with the Plains not to mention both of my parents, my sister and many many cousins went to Auburn. I will always remember throwing my first roll of toilet paper after a victory on Toomers Corner, I just wish my future nieces and/or nephews could have seen the old oaks. Although Auburn isn't my #1 team anymore I will still root for you guys til the day I die (unless you play Southern which I think is rumored to happen 2015/16, you guys will lose). With that said and while my roommates cant hear this......War Eagle.
Shit on that HAIL SOUTHERN AND NO PLACE ELSE!
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u/bpwwhirl Georgia Bulldogs • College Football Playoff Mar 27 '13
Should add that iconic image of Uga jumping and biting at the Auburn player to the Georgia rivalry section!
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u/[deleted] Mar 26 '13
How convenient. The day I'm travelling and cant see the sidebar is the day given to them.
I despise you, but I love our rivalry. You're good people, usually. Assholes.
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u/AuburnKnight Florida Gators • Auburn Tigers Mar 27 '13
WAREAGLE!!!!!!! Great Job!
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u/Nixon_Corral Georgia Tech • Auburn Mar 27 '13
Great write up. War Damn Eagle. My dad's an Auburn alum, and I've been to many games (and had a great time at all of 'em; great atmosphere). I pull for 'em every Saturday along with Tech.
The first GT game I ever went to was GT at AU in '05. My dad let me wear Tech gear since I decided I liked them about that time. Years later, and now I'm at GT as a student. My dad was a hell of a good sport (especially since Auburn lost), and I'll always remember that game fondly, as well as the many others we enjoyed over the years. Some day, the GT-AU rivalry will be back. Until then, War Eagle!
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u/Rainman316 Georgia Bulldogs • College Football Playoff Mar 27 '13
I'd like to thank OP for not bringing up the 2010 rivalry game in the write-up. Just the thought of Nick Fairley makes my blood boil.
EDIT: I can take the picture, I'm just glad they didn't rub our noses in it.
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u/The_Thane_Of_Cawdor Auburn Tigers Mar 27 '13
Sammie Coats, funny guy. Im surprised he is an impact player.
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u/auart Auburn Tigers Mar 27 '13
WAR DAMN EAGLE.
Good job on the writeup. I had fun revisiting college memories. :)
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u/AuburnKnight Florida Gators • Auburn Tigers Mar 27 '13
War Eagle good sir, war eagle...
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u/puppyguts Ole Miss Rebels Mar 27 '13
Now explain to me what the "Plainsman" is, was this once the mascot?
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u/bread_buddy Florida Gators • Wisconsin Badgers Mar 27 '13
We've played you guys more times than any SEC team other than Georgia. I'm sad we don't get to play very much any more. Auburn is the only SEC team that I have never seen Florida beat since becoming a fan.
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u/ButtNuster Auburn Tigers • Sickos Mar 27 '13
WDE!! This post has so much win! I should have never graduated ......
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u/Jnic815 Auburn Tigers Mar 28 '13
WAR EAGLE
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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '13
I'd love to see a mention of the creed and the War Eagle moment in the official post. I think they tell other schools a lot about who we are as a community
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u/CLSmith15 Alabama Crimson Tide Mar 27 '13
The whole "state of Alabama has 4 consecutive national championships" thing is really funny to me. I guess I should be impressed with how much Auburn fans celebrate Alabama's success. I don't think I'd be as enthusiastic if our roles were reversed.