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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Gator man
January 10th, 2011
9:42 pm
That dive play has quit working for Auburn.
The Godfather
January 10th, 2011
9:42 pm
Five bucks says Newton throws a pick this possession.
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
9:42 pm
I’m from Northern Kentucky. My parents were from Eastern Kentucky.
Dawg Luva
January 10th, 2011
9:42 pm
Cecil if and whats don’t matter. They got it…
Gator man
January 10th, 2011
9:43 pm
Ziemba playing dirty? are you kidding me, that would not happen.
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
9:43 pm
Those NEON YELLOW socks remind me of the Old “80″ BODY GLOVE wet suit bikinis. Maybe it is a combination of the sock colors and the Oregon cheerleaders.
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:43 pm
Cam is getting in a groove, oh boy
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:44 pm
camera man’s having a heck of a time following the ball
gcs
January 10th, 2011
9:44 pm
It’s WAY too early to be going for two points because of the point spread. That had to be a confidence builder or maybe a coach spotted something.
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Sandman053
January 10th, 2011
9:44 pm
He spotted something…lack of defense.
QUACK QUACK
January 10th, 2011
9:45 pm
Oh, too bad, the moonshine ain’t nearly as good up there…..
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:45 pm
He jumped, damn
mmgtfan
January 10th, 2011
9:45 pm
WHY IS EVERYONE SLIPPING!!!!!
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
9:45 pm
Offside.
ericMann
January 10th, 2011
9:45 pm
Auburn has never ever played a Team like the Ducks!
Common Sense
January 10th, 2011
9:45 pm
What is up with the playing field? There has been plenty of time to prepare.
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:45 pm
These are the luckiest mofos on the planet.
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:45 pm
i wondered when the refs would finally call that end offsides.
Gator man
January 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
OREGON GROWN GRASS MAN..HAPPY GRASS.
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
Paul Hewitt called that timeout
ericMann
January 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
I believe Cam looks lost…
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
Cam is panting like it’s 4th Q, oh boy
how2fish
January 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
Cam looks lost for the 1st time this year..
The Godfather
January 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
Santino, have a meeting with that Duck that jumped offsides.
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
“For a short time he was ineligible.”
Yes. One day is a short time.
Cecil Newton
January 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
Brent be tauking about me!!!!!
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
i can mute ‘em, but now there in the picture
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
Am I the only one who hears Ben Stein when these two talk????
Gator man
January 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
CAMERON ROLLS OUT, OPTION RUN PASS, …..
NCAA being explained by Brent Musburger, wow, sugar coat it guys…
Common Sense
January 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
Is that the grass without seeds?
Buford T. Pusser
January 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
It’s reverse. Oregon has never played a team like Auburn.
QUACK QUACK
January 10th, 2011
9:47 pm
Poor Cecil
Sandman053
January 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
Well Gator man…Brent and Herb aren’t rocket scientists you know.
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
Mark Bradley
Don’t pick on Hewitt tonight. Your Kentucky Wildcats lost to UGA. We want Hewitt gone too, but lets leave that for another blog.
Gator man
January 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
you mean RICH Cecil!
Cecil Newton
January 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
how2fish
January 10th, 2011
9:46 pm
Cam looks lost for the 1st time this year..
Yep. At least you aren’t being paid to say stupid stuff.
Gator man
January 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
sandman….lol
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:48 pm
i think cam couldnt decide who was flashing the live signals
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
GO FOR IT
Sandman053
January 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
Go for it!
Mark Bradley
January 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
Kick the field goal?
I go for it.
QUACK QUACK
January 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
Get that crap outta here!!
ericMann
January 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
Thats what I’m talking about!!!
Buford T. Pusser
January 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
Does Robocoach have a pair and go for it?
5150 P.O.A.D.
January 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
WOW WOW WOW. Oregon Playing Smash Mooth Football
Tell the truth
January 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
atta baby
Gator man
January 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
LOL……
gcs
January 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
INCOMPLETE!
Mark Richt's receding hairline
January 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
This jackass was OPEN.
todd grantham
January 10th, 2011
9:49 pm
great call, bad pass