Is the Auburn-Georgia Rivalry History?

by Jay Coulter on Feb 13, 2012 4:00 AM EST on Track Em Tigers

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Thoughts on the Start of College Football

by Jay Coulter on Aug 22, 2011 4:00 AM EDT on Track Em Tigers

Barrett Trotter's anointment as starting quarterback was hardly a surprise last week. The redshirt junior continues to receive high marks from those inside Auburn football. Speaking with someone who's seen more than a few practices this year, it was maturity and comfort in Gus Malzahn's system that...

Gene DeFilippo Staying Put, Will Be Here "For Many Years To Come"

by Brian Favat on Jun 10, 2011 1:07 PM EDT on BC Interruption

In the past few days, Gene DeFilippo's name has been floated as a possible replacement for Mike Hamilton, the embattled Tennessee Volunteers Athletic Director who announced his resignation on Tuesday. BC's Athletic Director was also associated with the UT Athletics Director search back in 2003, and...

Just What The Doctor Ordered

by Jay Coulter on Oct 4, 2010 4:00 AM EDT on Track Em Tigers

On a day that started before the local Waffle House thinned out, Auburn got exactly what it wanted from its 52-3 victory over Louisiana-Monroe: lots of rest for its starters. Who cares that half the students didn't bother showing up. After all, The Supper Club had only been closed a few hours. Give...

Monday Morning Musings

by Jay Coulter on Jan 18, 2010 2:00 AM EST on Track Em Tigers

Just when Auburn thought it had escaped one of the craziest, most contengious post-season coaching grabs in recent memory, Gene Chizik now has reason to worry. While there has been no official word of Lousiana Tech officials asking for permission to interview offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn, the...

Who Says the Best Action Is On The Field?

by Jay Coulter on Jan 15, 2010 2:00 AM EST on Track Em Tigers

In a world where Brittany Spears constitutes good music, Nancy Pelosi can be chosen Speaker of the House and Oprah Winfrey can be anointed America's moral compass, it should really come as no surprise that Southern Cal headed to East Tennessee to find its new coach. Still, it comes as something of...

Talking Auburn Football and Other Stuff

by Jay Coulter on Dec 11, 2009 2:00 AM EST on Track Em Tigers

It was good to see former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville's name mentioned in connection with the Notre Dame job. On Wednesday the South Bend Tribune reported that his name had come up in discussions. Nobody really expected Tuberville to get the job, but being considered should help him with other...

Tennessee To Wear New Helmets This Weekend...

by Jay Coulter on Nov 13, 2009 3:13 PM EST on Track Em Tigers

How The Auburn-Tennessee Rivalry Started... From An Auburn Point Of View

by Jay Coulter on Oct 1, 2009 10:11 PM EDT on Track Em Tigers

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Memories of Auburn vs. Tennessee

by Jay Coulter on Oct 2, 2009 11:42 AM EDT on Track Em Tigers

The build up to Saturday's game with Tennessee has given this week an old school feel. With the weather finally breaking in East Alabama and the leaves showing signs of change, the only thing missing is Pat Dye stepping up to the microphone and coughing his way through a...