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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todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:26 pm
Mark, do you know where the officiating crew is from?
ericMann
January 10th, 2011
9:26 pm
really close…
Cecil Newton
January 10th, 2011
9:26 pm
I told ya’ll to pay my boy his money or he wouldn’t play no good. Those $2000 tickets to Lakers game ain’t gonna keep him happy.
The Godfather
January 10th, 2011
9:27 pm
That pick will be awarded to Oregon on review. Good boy, Cam. Way to show the proper respect. After all, we made your father an offer you can’t refuse.
ericMann
January 10th, 2011
9:27 pm
big 10
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
9:27 pm
ANDY
I guess Oregon did the samething UGA did to get the Green Bay G. They asked nicely and Disney said ok or it is not Donald at all.
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:27 pm
Lucky break. Now DO SOMETHIN
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:27 pm
There it is.
mmgtfan
January 10th, 2011
9:28 pm
the ball did bounce. didnt see it earlier
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
9:28 pm
As the late Jim Fyffe would say: Touchdown, Auburn!
Sandman053
January 10th, 2011
9:28 pm
They are from Big Ten…we know they don’t know football up there.
Duck U
January 10th, 2011
9:28 pm
War Eagle
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:28 pm
excellent auburn. NOW off to the races.
ericMann
January 10th, 2011
9:28 pm
durnnit
Cecil Newton
January 10th, 2011
9:28 pm
The Godfather
January 10th, 2011
9:27 pm
That pick will be awarded to Oregon on review.
Ok, we know you are dumb, but try to not show it as often.
jeffrey d
January 10th, 2011
9:29 pm
I hope rawdawg’s ok.
Sandman053
January 10th, 2011
9:29 pm
I’m tellling you. Auburn had to be trailing to really play some football.
The Godfather
January 10th, 2011
9:29 pm
Santino, go out to Phoenix and have a talk with that ref and Cam. We’ll keep Cecil here.
Kane337
January 10th, 2011
9:29 pm
Why does Auburn play the Georgia song now?
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
9:29 pm
Kodi Burns: Former MVP of the Chick-fil-A Bowl — as a quarterback.
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:29 pm
isnt that nice. they’re playing glory glory to old georgia
ericMann
January 10th, 2011
9:29 pm
here comes a run back!
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:29 pm
Run it back
Gator man
January 10th, 2011
9:30 pm
Once again same old story, how many times has the replay gone with the Auburn?
Arkansas game, twice
LSU game twice
South Carolina( first game)
Kentucky
Alabama
same old story..all the breaks, or bad television angles
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:30 pm
And the Auburn Tigers have arrived.
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
9:30 pm
Does Texas Pete go with DUCK? Stupid play on the Kickoff.
Sandman053
January 10th, 2011
9:30 pm
He ranit back the wrong way
gcs
January 10th, 2011
9:30 pm
What are you doing, Chip???
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Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
9:30 pm
That was Trooper Taylor with his towel, in case you missed it.
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:30 pm
oregon calling mack brown
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
9:31 pm
Good coverage.
Now we’ve got a game.
gcs
January 10th, 2011
9:31 pm
WOOOOOOOOOO!
Kane337
January 10th, 2011
9:31 pm
Wow what a play
Cecil Newton
January 10th, 2011
9:31 pm
Dang, I ain’t seen a white boy run like that in a while!
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:31 pm
told you auburns d backs were vulnerable
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:31 pm
Just like that.
Where was Fairley that time???
Oh well, let’s make this a game.
Gator man
January 10th, 2011
9:31 pm
Auburn’s defense is showing their true self again. Burnt Toast
how2fish
January 10th, 2011
9:31 pm
Did you see those socks !
Sandman053
January 10th, 2011
9:32 pm
Wow! now the defesnes are stinking and the offenses are playing like they are supposed to
ericMann
January 10th, 2011
9:32 pm
OMG!
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
9:32 pm
DAMN that boy was fast to catch the WR and keep him from getting the TD.
The Godfather
January 10th, 2011
9:32 pm
Cecil – You just earned a vist from Lucca Brazzi.
STFU
January 10th, 2011
9:32 pm
Hey! Gator man, what will your cynical mind say when the Gators are the bottom feeders of the East the next 3-5 years? Why don’t you stop your whining and go wash the dishes or something.
Gator man
January 10th, 2011
9:32 pm
Mark,
The same Trooper Talyor who says he has never met Bobby Lowder in the NY Times article…LOL
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:32 pm
Faked injuries
how2fish
January 10th, 2011
9:32 pm
Could Herbie have his head further up the Ducks Butt??
Andy
January 10th, 2011
9:33 pm
5150 P.O.A.D.
Good point.
Cecil Newton
January 10th, 2011
9:33 pm
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:31 pm
told you auburns d backs were vulnerable
ehhh. Thanks. But the 21 UGA and AL hung on AU in the first qtr showed us that. Todd go sign that big bottomed nose tackle!
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
9:33 pm
Jim Fyffe’s brother was friends with my uncle. My family is from Paintsville, Ky. — as were the Fyffes.
mmgtfan
January 10th, 2011
9:33 pm
Booing an injured player. Classless