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
8:31 pm
8:30-12:15??? Why the hell would this game need to run past midnight?? I really hope someone gets blown out.
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
Lord, are we gonna have to hear Brent Musburger all night? Mute time.
SEC True fan
January 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
BEST 3D NCAA pregame all year -production wise.
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
Musburger just said the Oregon fans will “explode.”
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
Called the Duck Uniforms COSTUMES. AHHAHHA nice DIG at Phil Knight Brent.
how2fish
January 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
QUACK QUACK …lets review shall we your matching Ducks against WAR EAGLES ! Hope that clears things up for you…oH and the WAR EAGLES have Cam Newton.!
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
8:31 pm
The stadium appears to be completely yellow. Duck fans travel well.
Come on boys, bring the trophy home.
Saban is my savior
January 10th, 2011
8:32 pm
Chip Kelly looks constipated
Ross
January 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
Mark, why aren’t you media types in Atlanta getting into some national media a$$ about their disrespect for the Falcons? SI just published 33 photos that defined the season – the Birds are not in one of them – the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the team with the most difficult schedule of the whole playoff crown, has NOT ONE PHOTO to mark their achievement. Apparently, nothing the Falcons have done all season is memorable. So why are you wasting your time on this college game when you should be writing a blistering screed about how our team is treated? DO SOMETHING, YOU NANCIES!
SEC True fan
January 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
Did someone say this looked like the Hillbilly Bowl earlier? That was funny after watching the pre game introduction….
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
I guess they would be called the Hens.
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
Musburger: “The world’s biggest spotlight.”
Oh, yeah. The BCS dwarfs that puny little World Cup.
SEC True fan
January 10th, 2011
8:33 pm
Out of here..good luck to your teams guys….
Worm
January 10th, 2011
8:34 pm
POAD, how bout Lee Goza spitting on ralph sampson/..Robert jaracz spitting on herschel?..Joe hamilton celebrating his new job?…Sammy the “janitor in a drum Drummer”?..Man, cut the crap..We all have problems!
SEC True fan
January 10th, 2011
8:34 pm
Bo Jackson looks like a Black Mr. Clean….
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
8:34 pm
if they exploded, would it be considered mass suicide?
Buckhead Bulldog
January 10th, 2011
8:35 pm
Man! Those Ducks sure are tiny. I hope none of them get hurt too bad. After it T I G E R S
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 10th, 2011
8:35 pm
Wow Mark!
Right cross hit Brent on the button!
Saban officially runs ESPN
January 10th, 2011
8:35 pm
Do those socks glow in the dark?
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
elder newton isnt anywhere near the coin, is he?
oldtimer
January 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
WAR EAGLE
SEC True fan
January 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
Kirk Herbstreit, does he ever say anything NOT obvious? He is so neutral and provides the bland commentary.
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
Ref calling it “Or-a-gone.”
Which it might well be.
how2fish
January 10th, 2011
8:36 pm
Hey Mark in the US damn right the BCS dwarfs the World Cup..are you drinking ? I mean I hope so…would explain much it would.
QUACK QUACK
January 10th, 2011
8:37 pm
Let’s go Ducks!!!!
Fast break the Allbarn cheaters!
BG
January 10th, 2011
8:37 pm
$cam Newton !!
gcs
January 10th, 2011
8:37 pm
Quack.
.
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
8:37 pm
whos ever heard of chip kelly?
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 10th, 2011
8:37 pm
Brent will throw it to Jimmy’ The Greek” at any moment…
SEC True fan
January 10th, 2011
8:37 pm
If you are watching on 3D like I am those socks ARE Glowing,,very bright..
Saban told Erin Andrews to stop hitting on him
January 10th, 2011
8:38 pm
Chip Kelly looks like an elf
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
8:38 pm
chip knows he’s gotta roll the dice.
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
8:38 pm
Worm
I didn’t say we all don’t. The UGA fans crying about Can and Fairley are just blind to the truth UGA is full of crap to.
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 10th, 2011
8:38 pm
Mark, playing the role of fan tonight….
gcs
January 10th, 2011
8:38 pm
Musburger never met a hyperbole he didn’t like.
.
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
8:38 pm
or Phyllis George.
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
8:39 pm
Here we go…
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
8:39 pm
Phyllis George was married to John Y. Brown when he was governor of Kentucky.
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
8:39 pm
wet field or nerves?
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
Nick Fairley called for unsportsmanlike conduct for taking the field.
Braves Fan
January 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
Hey Mark: What did you guys do with the Braves vent?
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
Brent has confirmed that Chris Davis is down. whatta scoop
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
Phil Knight those nike shoes ain’t looking good on that play. Under Armour is the Best for FOOTBALL. Nike is for basketball and cheerleading.
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
8:40 pm
What a momentum killer. Hope the kid is okay, though…
Trooper Taylor wears his hat backwards
January 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
rub some dirt on it sissy boy
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
Good one Mark.
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
And we’re off to a flying start.
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
LMAO@ Mark!
Skeezix
January 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
I hear Tigers love to feast on duck.
"Chef" Tim Dix
January 10th, 2011
8:41 pm
wet field? Don’t ants sucrete?