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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just a fan
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
do you run or pass for the two point conversion
Buford T. Pusser
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
Sorry CMR hairline. OT.
Mac Quack
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
Here come the ducks- They got it
Just Saying
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
Cam 1 int, 1 fumble, 2 td’s, 2 missed TD’s. Bad coaching.
Tell the truth
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
you betcha
Really!?
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
Awwwwwwww yeeaaahhhhhh!! I want to see Oregon in the record books and not *vacated* in a few years!!!!!
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
Tied. Wow. Great throw and catch.
just a fan
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
Very Nice
Kane337
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
WoW
Duck vs Tiger
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
tied but Cam has a lot of time left on the clock
keen observer
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
Got it. Scam blew this game!
H
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
Yea BABY!!!
gcs
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
this just got interesting…
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
Ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Frickin OT
ANYBODY’S GAME NOW.
aladawg
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
Touchdown Ducks Quack quack 2 points quack quack
Paul in RDU
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
Jeff Maehl yet again – he’s had quite a night
bwell
January 10th, 2011
11:58 pm
DARN GOOD GAME CRAP LETS GO AU
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
This has not BEEN a great game, but it will have an EXCITING ending.
ericMann
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Hunker Down
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
both qb’s 2 turnovers right?
Just Saying
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
Cam was running through the line kinda like Vick does…..FUMBLE!!!!!!
Billyboy
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
the only way I can lose my under for the over/under bet is for a triple overtime. Somebody has to get a field goal
SEC Fact FInder
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
I called it before the timeout, first time I have been right all year.
Sloppy Joe
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
wow…too bad most of the east coast (without a snow day tomorrow) is in bed right now.
aladawg
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
Can CAM suck it up now
GeorgiaDuck
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
Lets Go
Mac Quack
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
Two of the O’s cheerleaders are in penthouse next month!
Tell the truth
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
no choice mark- had to go for 2
just a fan
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
Me too Really!? I love me some SEC football and want the burners to win I just don’t want the title vacated ala USC 2004
ACC and SEC Blogger
January 10th, 2011
11:59 pm
Jeff Maehl equals Wes Welker in 5 years.
Billyboy
January 11th, 2011
12:00 am
SEC Fact Finder – you certainly did call it first – good job
fred
January 11th, 2011
12:00 am
Now we will see who whats it the most…………
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 11th, 2011
12:00 am
CAM NEEDS TO REDEEM HIMSELF. If Auburn loses it will be his fault.
Tell the truth
January 11th, 2011
12:00 am
What I want to know is where are all you SEC fans that said Auburn would run the ducks out of the stadium-
Just Saying
January 11th, 2011
12:00 am
watch out for the pick here….
gcs
January 11th, 2011
12:00 am
Let’s go to overtime!
Mark Bradley
January 11th, 2011
12:00 am
Heisman winner with a chance to win the title.
SEC Fact FInder
January 11th, 2011
12:00 am
2:27 for Newton, alot of time
keen observer
January 11th, 2011
12:00 am
Now we will find out for sure if Cecil has 200 grand on Oregon. lol
aladawg
January 11th, 2011
12:00 am
Will the $200 K win the championship?
bo knows pay-offs
January 11th, 2011
12:01 am
time to earn your paycheck
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 11th, 2011
12:01 am
WHO WANTS IT?!?!? WHO WANTS TO BE THE CHAMP????
Mark Bradley
January 11th, 2011
12:01 am
I was kidding, Tell the truth. Going for two was the only call.
Duck vs Tiger
January 11th, 2011
12:01 am
Auburn getting down the field might not be hard at all
aladawg
January 11th, 2011
12:01 am
No panic here
ericMann
January 11th, 2011
12:01 am
Maehl is a senior?
Just Saying
January 11th, 2011
12:02 am
he wasn’t down.
SEC Fact FInder
January 11th, 2011
12:02 am
He was not down.
Mark Bradley
January 11th, 2011
12:02 am
Wow. Dyer with a second-chance run.
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 11th, 2011
12:02 am
HE NEVER TOUCHED THE GROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!