Live via TV: Cam Newton and Auburn take on the … Ants?
So there I was, shoveling snow and ice off the driveway at stately Brad Manor, and a neighbor walks by with his dog. He says, “Why aren’t you in Phoenix?”
And I, suffering the effects of hypothermia, say, “What’s in Phoenix?”
And he says, “The national championship game.”
I felt slightly silly. (Mostly, though, I just felt cold.) But now, having been briefed by my neighbor, I’m ready to go. We’re going live here, and I’m picking Auburn, and I don’t think the game will be as high-scoring as advertised — few games ever are; remember the Saints beating the Falcons 17-14 two Mondays ago? — and my genius daughter (who takes, obviously, after her mother) has supplied the only reason necessary to root against Auburn.
“Their uniforms,” she said, “look like Army ants.”
And they do. And they’re funded by Nike. And Nike owns the world. As many reservations as I have regarding the Auburn Newtons/Louders, they’re small potatoes — obligatory Auburn agricultural joke — when viewed alongside the megalomaniac Phil Knight. (Who once attended the same Easter Mass as I did at a Final Four. But I digress.)
Here’s my score: The Army of Cam 31, the Army Ants 24. And that would make it five BCS titles in succession won by SEC schools, Georgia not among them. (Obligatory Mark Richt dig.)
And with that, we’re ready to roll. Blog’s open. Time for us to think sunny thoughts about Phoenix (actually Glendale) and watch us some football. I’d be obliged if y’all gather close for warmth. (Although Sonny Clusters should keep a safe distance. I hear he uses venison for body wash.)
By Mark Bradley
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Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
Clearly everyone’s cleats were slathered in grease pre-game
good grief!
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
line drive kick should have been returned a lot further than that
Sandman053
January 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
dcbl ove ron Chip’s blog there is a guy who is a junior QB 6′4″ 250 and they are projecting him to play at TE. I was thinking to myself…..really??? Did ANYONE not notice #2 this year?
dcbl
January 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
11 to 9 – SWEET!!
Who had the under in the 1st half?
Don’t everyone raise your hand all at once!
fred
January 10th, 2011
9:56 pm
Tigers got wrong kind of shoes on…….
I do believe its time for uga fans to stop the crying…..
Buford T. Pusser
January 10th, 2011
9:57 pm
Why is evryone hating on Auburn, your SEC bros?
Dawg Luva
January 10th, 2011
9:57 pm
If you took the over you are toast !
dcbl
January 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
I’m starting to like these blogs sandy!
Where’s my buddy boweevil? We need some in depth & intelligent conversation here…
Cecil Newton
January 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
Waiting to hear about that tired Oregon defense….
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
dont hate auburn but slive’s a different story altogether
DUCK MAN IN DA HOUSE
January 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
Time for a Turnover……Newton is not smart. make him think….
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
Good coverage there.
Sandman053
January 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
Lord please not Boweevil…
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
BAM!
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
how easy was that?
Buford T. Pusser
January 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
Take that haters.
fred
January 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
TD……
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
Vegas is laughing all the way to the Bank on the Over and Under right now.
Cecil Newton
January 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
UCK MAN IN DA HOUSE
January 10th, 2011
9:58 pm
Time for a Turnover……Newton is not smart. make him think….
Evidence to support your remark?
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:59 pm
cam’s ability to avoid the tackler made that play
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
Still no smiles from Cam. Good. remain humble, kid. These ducks came to play. Tigers aint outta the woods yet…
Dawg Luva
January 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
Clark should have sacked Newton. Awful tackling by Oregon.
SEC Systematics
January 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
Auburn is nobody’s brother in the SEC, taking a blue print from Oklahoma and Barry Switzer gets you banned from the brotherhood.
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
The Phoenix Cardinals?
Really, Brent?
Buford T. Pusser
January 10th, 2011
10:00 pm
Why does the University of Phoenix have a stadium and no team?
QUACK QUACK
January 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
Phoenix Cardinals? dumba$$
dcbl
January 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
What do y’all mean ‘hate’??
I’ve already said WAR EAGLE once tonight (now we are at twice) – which puts me waaaaaaayyyy over my lifetime quota.
Can’t do it again or I will get ill – but I’m pulling for your boys tonight…
Tell the truth
January 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
We hate cheaters Pusser- oh yeah and loudmouths like you.
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
Fred
You know that will never happen. Dawgs whine like the Mutt left outside in the winter or like UGA left outside the GA DOME.
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
oregon players look silly running in those socks. worst thing since richt broke out the black helmets.
Sandman053
January 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
That wheel route is the same one UGA didn’t learn to cover all season in 2010, right? I’m saying that as a lifelong Dawg fan
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
Sheesh, that kid’s face
DUCK MAN IN DA HOUSE
January 10th, 2011
10:01 pm
His academic history and grades while at Florida and his arrest records speak for themselves.
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
10:02 pm
Legarret Blont Would have knocked the Auburn Player the F..out for that hit.
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
10:02 pm
The socks will be performing at the half.
Kane337
January 10th, 2011
10:02 pm
LOL @ Phoenix Cardinals. They haven’t been that since the 90’s.
Marion Morrison
January 10th, 2011
10:02 pm
Another AU cheap shot….and the amazing thing is that it wasn’t Fairley…
Dawg Luva
January 10th, 2011
10:03 pm
Offenses taking off though…
DUCK MAN IN DA HOUSE
January 10th, 2011
10:03 pm
MORE CHEAP SHOTS FROM AUBURN, A HISTORY OF CHEATING AND DIRTY PLAY.
Sandman053
January 10th, 2011
10:03 pm
Michael Jackson’s Executor called…he wants the socks back.
Buford T. Pusser
January 10th, 2011
10:03 pm
Hey Quack Quack, you are the DA if you think the Cardinals and the University are related.
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
10:03 pm
Buford T
It is Bros b4 hoses, but UGA fans think Auburn is a hose because Fairley hurt their lil QB.
QUACK QUACK
January 10th, 2011
10:03 pm
They have never been the Phoenix Cardinals, have they? Don’t think so…..
fred
January 10th, 2011
10:04 pm
5150..thats why I can’t pull for dawgs..fans are sick
ericMann
January 10th, 2011
10:04 pm
the socks really are sweet in 3D!
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
10:04 pm
Should have been ejected.
Tell the truth
January 10th, 2011
10:04 pm
another classy play by number 32 imagine that
Dawg Luva
January 10th, 2011
10:04 pm
Take the er off Pusser…
mmgtfan
January 10th, 2011
10:04 pm
I hate Auburns players
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
10:04 pm
What the hell is the crowd chanting?