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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cmac
January 11th, 2011
12:35 am
any word from cam’s daddy if he has lined up any other slaves he can sell?
WEfan
January 11th, 2011
12:35 am
what was that class at uga all the player had that didn’t even go to class for an A
Malcolm Reynolds
January 11th, 2011
12:37 am
Why hate on Auburn’s academics, other than Vandy, all the SEC schools accept marginal students if they can play football
Gordon
January 11th, 2011
12:37 am
Wow! The jealousy coming out of Athens is amazing! Can’t you even be happy that an SEC won again? I guess since Florida (three times), LSU (two times), Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Alabama (twice) and now Auburn have won national titles since you have it makes it understandable.
Tell the truth
January 11th, 2011
12:38 am
Well Auburn wins the NC this year AND they are still as classless as they were yesterday, last year, 10 years ago, etc, etc. AND winning that NC will not bring any class to you- the house of Lowder will always be classless
Gen Neyland
January 11th, 2011
12:38 am
Tonight, it’s congrats to the War Eagle Tigers. Great for the SEC. Please, don’t get Reggie Bushed in 5 years. Would be a blemish the size of MT Rushmore…
KimZ'spackage
January 11th, 2011
12:38 am
Video replay still can’t get the calls right. Should have been some OT.
cmac
January 11th, 2011
12:39 am
academic standards & auburn are not words you hear mentioned in the same sentence, paragraph or book!
O-me
January 11th, 2011
12:40 am
Starting QB for LSU next year will be X uga player!
Malcolm Reynolds
January 11th, 2011
12:40 am
cmac, substitute SEC for Auburn and you got it right
SEC MAN
January 11th, 2011
12:40 am
I WOULD KICK NICK SABAN IN THE NUTZ IF I COULD FOR LETTING UP IN THE IRON BOWL!!! ALSO CHIP KELLY IS ONE DUMBA$$$ @ PLAY CALLIN’,HE SHOULD BE TARRED & FEATHERED FOR HIS ASSININE IDIOT SO CALLED PLAY CALLING!!!!
wreckmaniac
January 11th, 2011
12:40 am
All this proves is that TCU should be the national champions.
Wil Walton
January 11th, 2011
12:41 am
Congrats Tigers! Go Dawgs!!!
Jim Pierce
January 11th, 2011
12:41 am
tell the truth: The only lack of class, is YOU.
ACC and SEC Blogger
January 11th, 2011
12:42 am
Still say McNeal Auburn #12 tackle on 3 yard line saved the game for the Tigers.
Paul in RDU
January 11th, 2011
12:42 am
Gordon – Tou forgot some other southeastern teams who have one an MNC since UGA
Clemson, FSU (2), Miami (5)
Jim Pierce
January 11th, 2011
12:42 am
Auburn: National Champs
Bama: 3 losses
Georgia: 7 losses
That should cover it. lol
flipflop
January 11th, 2011
12:42 am
Well, we will see how Richt and the dawgs do next year…maybe they’ll be 500 at least.
cmac
January 11th, 2011
12:43 am
Hey Malcolm – I will stick with my original text.
TCU or Stanford would have dominated auburn tonite. The play calling by Chip Kelly was terrible. And the still should have won the game.
Hand gestures by Nick
January 11th, 2011
12:43 am
thats 5 in a row for the SEC. Fire Mark Richt!
GTBob
January 11th, 2011
12:43 am
NOBODYYOUKNOW, yeah, it was a boring game. When the two best offenses in the country get together I expect more then what we saw tonight. The third quarter and most of the fourth quarter was some of the most boring football all season. It took a turnover by Auburn to wake anyone up.
Paul in RDU
January 11th, 2011
12:43 am
Dang – my spelling and typing just went to heck – bedtime
6 and 7
January 11th, 2011
12:43 am
Hey all you Thuga fans, we don’t care what you think! Auburn is the 2010 National Champion! War Eagle! Deal with it!
Malcolm Reynolds
January 11th, 2011
12:43 am
Then you are wrong
Gen Neyland
January 11th, 2011
12:44 am
Now that this group effort is over and done, it’s on to the Ranger Run and the Peachtree for me
(wife willing)…GBO and congrats to AU…
Hillbilly Deluxe
January 11th, 2011
12:44 am
“Their uniforms,” she said, “look like Army ants.”
And the Oregon jerseies looked like the numbers were put on with Duct Tape.
ACC and SEC Blogger
January 11th, 2011
12:45 am
ESPN focusing on how Dyer’s knee wasn’t down. Ignoring his wrist. Look at how he repositioned his hand. Bad call IMO
cmac
January 11th, 2011
12:45 am
According to you. And your name is still Malcolm! HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA!!
Sports Junkie
January 11th, 2011
12:45 am
Well, Richt, how hot does the seat feel right now? I’d say first degree burns on your ass.
???
January 11th, 2011
12:46 am
6 and 7 Ho Ho Ho Auburn isnt the 2010 champs as much as you would like them to be . hint 2011
GTBob
January 11th, 2011
12:46 am
NOBODYYOUKNOW, yeah, it was a boring game. When the two best offenses in the country get together it’s a little disappointing when neither can score. The third and fourth quarters, before the late turnover were almost nap inducing. I’m glad it finished good but man it dragged for a while.
Malcolm Reynolds
January 11th, 2011
12:46 am
If the SEC applied the same academic standards to Fball players as they do to other students, these MNC’s would dry up
Malcolm Reynolds
January 11th, 2011
12:47 am
At least I have a name
USMC dawg
January 11th, 2011
12:47 am
As a Georgia fan, we should have nothing to say but Congrats to Auburn!
Our program is so far behind the rest of the SEC, we clearly have no room to talk.
But tonight was Auburn’s night and hats off to them.
SEC!
Malcolm Reynolds
January 11th, 2011
12:47 am
cmac are you in third grade?
Oregon Cheerleaders
January 11th, 2011
12:47 am
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Gen Neyland
January 11th, 2011
12:48 am
SEC MAN : Some say you don’t deviate from what got you there but I agree with you. CCK should have been more flexible. Oregon showed they could gas Auburn’s D in the 1st qtr but give Auburn credit for not letting Oregon keep it coming. Kelly’s ego didn’t allow him to call it to win it…
Embarrassment to the SEC
January 11th, 2011
12:48 am
What do Auburn and the University of Phoenix have in common?
Diplomas. Everybody gets admitted and everybody gets a diploma!!!
What a fitting place for Auburn to play a game.
USMC dawg
January 11th, 2011
12:48 am
The TURF on that field was a total embarrassment!
And it is a DOMED stadium. WTF!
Nick Saban and Nick Fairley
January 11th, 2011
12:48 am
Both are winners
cmac
January 11th, 2011
12:49 am
Malcolm – nobody goes to football stadiums to watch students take a test. Because of their abilities, some students get to go to school on a scholarship to bring recognition & $$ to the University. If you don’t like that, book your trip to the 2011 SPELLING BEE!!! Have a great time! Otherwise, get off a SPORTS BLOG you idiot!
6 and 7
January 11th, 2011
12:50 am
??? You haven’t a clue. Its the 2010 National Championship for the 2010 Football Season. Later loser.
cmac
January 11th, 2011
12:50 am
Malcolm, I am in the fifth grade & schooling you!
cmac
January 11th, 2011
12:51 am
Enter your comments here
Malcolm Reynolds
January 11th, 2011
12:51 am
cmac, then why are you complaining about Auburns academics, you dumbass
JInx Master
January 11th, 2011
12:52 am
Once again this shows how far UGA is behind everyone else, 2yrs for Chizick. Richt will never get it done
Buckhead Bulldog
January 11th, 2011
12:52 am
Some of you Wal-Mart Dogs or should I say DAWGS, need to STFU. You probably never even set foot on the UGA campus except to drink your Buds before the game. Your jealousy and immaturity is nauseating. Go Dogs…but damn good job AU Tigers!
cmac
January 11th, 2011
12:53 am
Malcolm – big word … dumbass! You need to take your dentures out & head on to bed. I am sure the orderly will be by soon to tuck you in!
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 11th, 2011
12:53 am
Well, Good Night. maybe some of the ICE will be gone tomorrow.
Three Steps Mister
January 11th, 2011
12:53 am
Auburn is without doubt the dirtiest team in my lifetime.
A very, very, dirty team.