Day breaks over Jordan-Hare stadium. The groundskeepers have prepared the field. The lines are newly marked. The last of the off-season maintenance has been completed. The full moon dips below the western horizon as the sun peeks above the rim of the stadium. Shadows recede from the dew kissed emerald grass as the annual gathering Continue Story…
I’m leaving my parent’s house, finally cleaned out and ready to rent after their passing. After saying goodbye to my sister who is flying out later that day, I resolve to make a short stop in Auburn on the way home to Charlotte. At a gas station on the edge of town I further decide Continue Story…
There’s no such thing as too many weapons when facing the Tampa 2 Gus Malzahn versus Ellis Johnson, September 25, 2010Oftentimes a game of football doesn’t rely solely on a memorable play, a single phenomenal athlete, or a critical turnover that results in a game turning moment. It is usually a result of hard work, Continue Story…
A statistical analysis of the last six seasons of BCS Championship teams, Alabama under Nick Saban and what Auburn needs to do. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.How good was Auburn in 2010 as a BCS Champion? Outstanding in terms of offense, but the numbers show some interesting statistics when Continue Story…
Give the Gift of You by Pat SullivanPause life for just a momentStay the turning of the yearSet aside what hurries your dayAnd hold close those who are dearIf they are small, hug them twiceSoothing words to calm any fearThey are safe and with you nowHere at the ending of the yearThe bells and Continue Story…
We walked along the wooded trail to a clearing. He motioned ahead, “There’s a picnic table over there. Let’s take a seat and talk for a spell.”After a moment he began, his voice resonating in his chest like distant thunder.“In the fourth year of his tenure leading a storied SEC West team, an embattled coach Continue Story…
I have always had an issue with memory that is both a curse and a blessing. On one hand, it always seemed surprisingly easy for me to store some of the most arcane and obscure trivia in my head, completely useless as a rule, but very impressive upon first exposure. While in school, this Continue Story…
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