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Al from Dadeville has now reset Alabama’s clock on when we last got national attention for something crazy. What was our most recent episode, the Bed Intruder? At least that turned out well for Antoine Dodson, who went on to have his reaction synthesized into a popular tune, phrase, and even a stint at Times’ Square on New Years’ Eve. […]
Team colors – holiday shirts Take a look at these fun holiday T-shirts and sweatshirts (obviously the cell-phone photo does not do them justice). Tiger Santa looks tailor-made for all the girls who just want a National Championship for Christmas. Of course, crimson remains the timeless Christmas color. If you want to wear your colors in […]
Weeks ago I was in Auburn for a football game and went to Toomer’s Corner to witness the ceremonial rolling (let’s just acknowledge that a more environmentally-friendly tradition will have to be developed soon). For those who don’t know, the trees at the street corner are rolled with toilet paper after an Auburn victory, and […]
Every year at the elementary school open house the students proudly show off their math concepts with bulletin boards in the hallways. Venn diagrams with interlocking circles invite students to write their names in their choice: Oreos , Chips Ahoy, or both? Chocolate, Vanilla, or both? Alabama or Auburn? (Obviously, there is no “both” in […]
Most of us are probably embarrassed by Harvey Updike, our state’s current redneck from central casting who is famously accused of poisoning the oak trees at Auburn’s Toomer’s corner. Although he says he didn’t actually poison the trees, rather he only claimed to have poisoned the trees as a prank, Harvey has demonstrated questionable judgment […]
Bulldog among Tigers When you’re the home team, you expect to see your opponent’s colors in one small section and scattered throughout the stands. You welcome these visitors (mostly) knowing that they, like you, are here to support their team and see a good game. Yet, there are always folks in the stands who, while not overtly rooting […]