September 20, 2012
Auburn vs. LSU
The Auburn Plainsman Keys to success vs. LSU The top matchups to look for against LSU PG. 6
Top five games vs. LSU
Did Cam Newton’s performance in 2010 make No. 1? PG. 8
Freshmen roundup A look at Auburn’s rising talent PG. 10
Senior profile: Philip Lutzenkirchen how he sets himself apart in the Tigers’ history books PG. 13
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August 16, 2012
A place to call home: The Plainsman does it daily Robert Lee Editor@ theplainsman.com
Every time I type the title “editor-in-chief,” I almost feel like I should be typing “leader of the troops” or “General Robert E. Lee.” But I don’t. I sometimes consider not using my title at all and just using “Rob” as my byline, and then the world would be less inclined to connect my name to the famous general. Regardless of who people think I am or am not, during the last three months, a new culture has formed in The Plainsman office. While most of you were gone during the summer, take time
to read through this special edition of The Plainsman to catch up on anything you missed, including a confession from Harvey Updyke to one of our own reporters. The Auburn University student-run newspaper is now daily online with a convenient and attractive print edition every Thursday as usual. What is not usual is The Plainsman’s new daily approach. However, with the evolving world of media and declining popularity of print, ThePlainsman.com is now your goto site for everything Auburn. I have seen more students this summer grab a copy of The Plainsman than I have ever seen, and as fall semester begins, look for The Plainsman to have everything you need to keep yourself informed.
The print edition will also be returning to its larger form, with a special game day edition for every home football game as well. With daily updates on the website, I want to also encourage feedback. Leave your comments and remarks on any article and let us know how we’re doing or how we can improve. Our social media presence has more than tripled over the summer, so follow us on Twitter @TheAUPlainsman and “like” our Facebook page to receive breaking news and up-to-date stories before anyone else. I also encourage anyone who reads The Plainsman to give us your feedback and thoughts by sending a letter or comment to opinion@theplainsman.com We are not just a news source, but also a voice for the opinions
of the readers. As football season will resume Sept. 1 versus Clemson in the Georgia Dome, our coverage starts now as practice has already begun and SEC Media Days seem like they happened months ago. With a bolstered staff of dedicated journalists, The Plainsman will continue to hunt for the truth as fall turns to spring and beyond. I want to wish every reader a productive semester, and regardless of how dominant the Tigers turn out to be, our news coverage will remain constant. If I deserve to be the leader of the troops then so be it, but right now, I’m the EditorIn-Chief of the Auburn student newspaper that will continue to lead the pack in anything and everything Auburn has in store.
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The beginning of a bigger success Robert Lee Editor@ theplainsman.com
If there was ever a time to be thankful and you’re not in church, it’s football season. But it’s not just college football that brings happiness to our hearts during these several months of prosperity. The weather is cooling down, hunting season is around the corner, NFL started a few weeks ago and tailgating food has officially become acceptable cuisine until at least January. Although we call it football season, it’s a broad term that encompasses much more. As Jordan-Hare is flooded with Tiger fans from here to the Bayou, think about how great it is to be able to attend such a monumental and experiencepacked game. Win or lose, Auburn games mean more than who scores the most touchdowns, although it doesn’t hurt. With hunting season beginning in just a number of days, the outdoors, just as they are every year, are an easy escape from any busy lifestyle. Crawling through bushes and waiting for the perfect whitetail to pop out from behind a tree is
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something everyone should enjoy at least once. Although the Auburn family is something we will never forget, remember your own family during these times and do your best to spend some time with the people that raised you. During these few months it also seems more difficult to decide what exactly we want to enjoy with so few weekends to take advantage of. Do you watch football on Saturday and Sunday? Grill out with the family? Or just take a walk and find yourself thinking about everything that you didn’t have to time for Friday? As the weather (hopefully) begins to cool down, taking advantage of what Auburn has to offer on game day and beyond is that much more enjoyable. As LSU fans find themselves watching the game in a sea of orange and blue, let’s make game day something to remember long after the players trot off the field. Today I am thankful more than ever for my Auburn family and friends, people that have truly changed my life into something much better than it was before. Although the players determine the outcome every Saturday, the fans make the experience something special.
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Ceylon, a two-week-old, male, 20-pound tiger cub, chews on an elephant toy while having his picture taken with fans at the Auburn Hotel and Dixon Conference Center Friday, Sept. 14.
Tiger Spotlight Cam Newton 2012 NFL statistics through two games
• Former Auburn QB and Heisman winner has a current QB rating of 100.8 • 631 total yards in two games • Two passing and one rushing touchdown • Next game Thursday night against the New York Giants Stats courtesy of espn.com
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Auburn vs. LSU more than dueling Tigers TJ Harlin Campus@ theplainsman.com
There is something special about the Auburn vs. LSU game that is hard to define. The game typically has SEC championship implications, making it one of the most heated rivalries in the conference. The series has had its share of bizarre and wonderful moments. There was the earthquake game in 1988 where the Tiger Stadium crowd was so loud that an earthquake was registered on a seismograph on campus. There was the game in 1999 when Auburn head coach Tom-
my Tubberville and the Auburn players smoked cigars at Tiger Stadium after a 41–7 victory. There was the game in 2010 where Cam Newton ran for 217 yards and solidified his status as the best player in college football. But the best Auburn–LSU game occurred in September 2004 and created one of the most iconic images in Auburn football history. There was something special about Auburn that day. Tiger Walk was louder, fans were focused and the weather was perfect. It was even Coach Tubberville’s 50th birthday. But the weather was definitely the strangest part that day. Hurricane Ivan had rolled through the Southeast earlier in the week, and there was talk
that the game would not happen. ESPN’s College Gameday canceled its appearance in anticipation of terrible storms. However, the storm passed and Auburn avoided the worst. The game itself did not have too many big plays, but that did not take away from the suspense. The game was a defensive battle, and neither offense could get anything going. LSU and Auburn traded field goals during the first half, and LSU led 9–6. The third quarter was silent, but the end of the fourth quarter has become something of an Auburn legend. Auburn got the ball with a little more than six minutes on the clock and 60 yards from the endzone and began driving down
the field. However, Auburn’s drive stalled at the LSU 28-yard line and Auburn was faced with a fourth-and-12 that could decide the game. It was the first time I had ever chewed my nails. Although I was nervous, the Auburn Tigers had no fear. Courtney Taylor caught a pass for 14 yards to get the first down. Three plays later Taylor found the ball again, but this time it was in the endzone. The play has since become simply known as “The Catch.” But the dramatic drive down the field was almost for nothing. Auburn kicker John Vaughn lined up for the routine extra-point attempt. Auburn had made 190 straight PATs, and this one certainly would not be different.
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But Vaughn’s kick missed. Auburn had run out of luck. The entire crowd was devastated, until the football gods granted Auburn a gift. The gift came in the form of a yellow flag, a personal foul on an LSU player that gave Auburn another chance. This time Vaughn nailed it. The win led Auburn to an undefeated season and the People’s National Championship. There have been games that have meant more to Auburn fans, but you will be hardpressed to find a time when the stadium was not as loud and amazing as it was that day. Though Auburn has been struggling this year, you never know when Auburn–LSU will produce an earthquake, cigars or even a “Catch.” ©2012 MOE’S FRANCHISOR LLC
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Season in review
After three weeks, the Tigers are 1-2 and look to improve against LSU
Top Left: Sophomore quarterback Kiehl Frazier runs for a first down during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in the Georgia Dome Sept.1. Bottom Left: Senior wide receiver Emory Blake catches a pass against Louisiana Monroe Saturday, Sept. 15. Top Right: Junior kicker Cody Parkey celebrates with teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal against Louisiana Monroe. Bottom Right: Senior linebacker Jonathan Evans pressures Mississippi State quarterback Tyler Russell during the game Sept. 8.
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Team depth charts A LL I N by GENE CHIZIK
Auburn fans, celebrate history:
Quarterback
Kiehl Frazier - So. Clint Moseley - Jr. Jonathan Wallace - Fr.
Running Back
Onterio McCalebb - Sr. Tre Mason - So. Mike Blakely - RS Fr. Fullback J.C. Copeland - Jr. Connor Neighbors - So.
Wide Receiver Defensive End Dee Ford - Jr. Craig Sanders - Jr. Nosa Eguae - Jr. Defensive Tackle Jeffrey Whitaker - Jr. Gabe Wright - So. Tyler Nero - Fr. Defensive Tackle Angelo Blackson - So. Kenneth Carter - Jr. Devaunte Sigler - So. Defensive End Corey Lemonier - Jr. LaDarius Owens - So. Nosa Eguae - Jr. Outside Linebacker (WILL) Jonathan Evans - Sr. Justin Garrett - So. Middle Linebacker (MIKE) Jake Holland - Jr. Cassanova McKinzy - Fr. Outside Linebacker (SAM) Daren Bates - Sr. Kris Frost - RS Fr. Cornerback Chris Davis - Jr. Jonathon Mincy - So. Safety Jermaine Whitehead - So. Demetruce McNeal - Jr. Safety 2 Demetruce McNeal - Jr. Trent Fisher - So. Cornerback Ryan White - Jr. T’Sharvan Bell - Sr.
Emory Blake - Sr. Sammie Coates - RS Fr. Ricardo Louis - Fr.
Quarterback
Zach Mettenberger - Jr. Stephen Rivers - Fr.
Running Back
Kenny Hilliard - So. Michael Ford - Jr. Spencer Ware - Jr. **Starting RB Alfred Blue has been ruled out with a knee injury** Fullback J.C. Copeland - Jr. Connor Neighbors - So.
Wide Receiver
Wide Receiver 2
James Wright - Jr. Kadron Boone - Jr.
3-wide
Odell Beckham Jr. - So. Russell Shepard - Sr.
Tight End
Jarvis Landry - So.
Trovon Reed - So. Travante Stallworth- Sr.
Wide Receiver 2
Quan Bray - So.
3-wide
P. Lutzenkirchen - Sr. Brandon Fulse - So. C.J. Uzomah - So. Left Tackle Greg Robinson - RS Fr. Shon Coleman - RS Fr.
Tight End
John Sullen - Sr. Alex Kozan - Fr.
Left Guard
Reese Dismukes - So. Tunde Fariyike - So. Right Guard Chad Slade - So. C. Westerman - RS Fr. Right Tackle Avery Young - Fr. Patrick Miller - Fr. Place Kicker Cody Parkey - Jr. Alex Kviklys - Fr. Punter Steven Clark - Jr. J.D. Strawbridge - Fr. Kick-off Specialist Cody Parkey - Jr. Alex Kviklys - Fr. Holder Ryan White - Jr. Steven Clark - Jr. Punt Returner Quan Bray - So. Trovon Reed - So. Kick Returner Quan Bray - So. Onterio McCalebb - Sr.
Center
Left Guard
Chase Clement - Sr. Nic Jacobs - So. Travis Dickson - So. Left Tackle Josh Dworaczyk - Sr. Chris Davenport - Jr.
Center
La’el Collins - So. Josh Dworaczyk - Sr. P.J. Lonergan - Sr. Elliott Porter - So. Right Guard Josh Williford - Jr. Trai Turner - Fr. Right Tackle Alex Hurst - Sr. Vadal Alexander - Fr. Place Kicker Drew Alleman - Sr. James Hairston - So. Punter Brad Wing - So. Jamie Keehn - Fr. Kick-off Specialist James Hairston - So. Drew Alleman - Sr. Holder Brad Wing - So. Punt Returner Odell Beckham Jr. - So. Jarvis Landry - So. Kick Returner Odell Beckham Jr. - So. Jarvis Landry - So.
Defensive End KeKe Mingo - Jr. Jermauria Rasco - So. Chancey Aghayere - Sr. Defensive Tackle Bennie Logan - Jr. Anthony Johnson - So. Quentin Thomas - Fr. Defensive Tackle Josh Downs - Sr. Ego Ferguson - So. Defensive End Sam Montgomery - Jr. Lavar Edwards - Sr. Danielle Hunter - Fr. Outside Linebacker (WILL) Lamin Barrow - Jr. Deion Jones - Fr. Lorenzo Phillips - Fr. Middle Linebacker (MIKE) Kevin Minter - Jr. Ronnie Feist - Fr. Trey Granier - Fr. Outside Linebacker (SAM) Luke Muncie - Jr. Kwon Alexander - Fr. Lamar Louis - Fr. Cornerback Tharold Simon - Jr. Dwayne Thomas - Fr. Free Safety Eric Reid - Jr. Ronald Martin - So. Strong Safety Craig Loston - Jr. Micah Eugene - Fr. Cornerback Jalen Mills - Fr. Jalen Collins - Fr. Jarvis Landry - So.
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Keys to success
Thursday, September 20, 2011
What the Tigers will focus on in the 46th all-time meeting against LSU
Rebecca Croomes / Photo Editor
Coach Gene Chizik and the Tigers run on the field against Louisiana Monroe. Junior kicker Cody Parkey kicked a field goal in overtime to defeat the Warhawks.
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Louisiana State University will walk into Jordan-Hare as the No. 2 football team in the country. Boasting a 3-0 record, the Baton Rouge Tigers look to add to their statistical dominance. LSU leads the SEC in scoring (48.3 ppg), rushing offense (269.3 ypg), rushing defense (47 ypg) and total defense (205 ypg). Across the line of scrimmage you’ll find the 1-2 Auburn Tigers, a team that has struggled on both sides of the ball since the first snap of the season.
The two Tigers could not look any more different. LSU has a paralyzing defense, productive offense and one of the best coordinators in the country. Auburn has a porous defensive line, ineffective red zone offense and two coordinators with much still to prove. But this isn’t a typical SEC West showdown. No, it’s much more than that. Since 2000, the winner of the Tiger Bowl has gone on to represent the West Division in the SEC Championship eight times. The series also has a history of surprises, upsets and close calls. Auburn looks to add to that list by handing LSU its first loss of the season, a feat necessitating the 20-point underdog rising above overwhelming odds.
LSU defensive line vs. AU offensive line The most intriguing matchup of the night is between LSU’s defensive line and Auburn’s offensive line. If the first three games have revealed anything, it’s that sophomore quarterback Kie-
hl Frazier must have time to throw. Lack of protection against the pass rush has resulted in five interceptions. Four different LSU linemen have recorded sacks on the season and defensive end La-
var Edwards already has an interception return for a touchdown. Both teams know what they need to do to win, but it only takes one drive to secure a victory.
Game Changer: Special Teams Despite LSU ’s defensive prowess and Auburn’s poor ball handling, the key for both teams could lie in the special teams. The home Tigers have been impeccable since the first game, with the bulk of the productivity coming from junior kicker Cody Parkey. Parkey has been flawless on the season, going 12-12 in both field goal attempts and points
after touchdowns. He leads the SEC in field goal percentage and ranks in the NCAA top-10 in field goals per game. Parkey was named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week following his game-winning performance last week against Louisiana Monroe. But Auburn isn’t the only team with a solid place kicker. LSU kicker Drew Alleman has made all 19 PAT tries and
missed only one field goal through three games. On the defensive side, the Tigers have averaged one blocked kick per game, with sophomore defensive tackle Angelo Blackson getting a hand on two and junior defensive end Corey Lemonier accounting for a third. Auburn’s opponents have missed their last four field goal attempts and have made just 4-9 on the season.
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From choke to quake: top five Auburn vs. LSU games No. 2: Oct. 23, 2010—Auburn AU: 24
LSU: 17
Best described as an offensive explosion, the undefeated No. 4 Auburn Tigers amassed 526 yards on this day, 440 from the run game alone. The game wasn’t supposed to be like that. No. 6 ranked LSU was undefeated and looking to make a national championship run, but second-year head coach Gene Chizik had another idea. LSU, meet Cam Newton. Newton, the Tigers’ first-year starting quarterback, had arguably the best season in college football history. Newton ran for a career-high 217 yards with two touchdowns. Even with Newton’s breakout performance, the game was tied 17– 17 late in the fourth quarter. With 5:05 remaining, running back Onterio McCalebb broke through the LSU defense and ran 70 yards for the go-ahead score. The Bayou Bengals had no answer, and the Tigers went on to win 24–17. Auburn finished the season with an unblemished 14–0 record, including victories over South Carolina in the SEC championship and Oregon in the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game in Glendale, Ariz. Courtesy of Todd Van Emst
Courtesy of Todd Van Emst
No. 1: Oct. 8, 1988—Baton Rouge, La.
No. 3: Sept. 18, 2004—Auburn
No. 4: Sept. 17, 1994—Auburn
No. 5: Oct. 22, 2005—Baton Rouge, La.
The No. 4 ranked Tigers traveled to Death Valley to face the Bayou Bengals in front of a crowd of 79,431 at Tiger Stadium in what is now widely regarded as the Earthquake Game. Auburn entered the game as an offensive powerhouse, outscoring opponents 161–44 in its first four contests. Auburn held LSU scoreless for 58 minutes, but with 1:47 on the clock and LSU fourth and goal, quarterback Tommy Hodson connected with wide-open running back Eddie Fuller for a touchdown. The sold-out stadium’s eruption so intense, it registered as an earthquake. The game ranks in the top-20 best finishes in the history of college football, according the College Football News.
No. 15 Auburn came into the game with a chip on their shoulder, eager to face the defending national champions. It was a defensive battle and LSU led 9-3 for the majority of the game after missing the PAT. Late in the fourth, Auburn quarterback Jason Campbell lead the offense on a clockeating, 12-play, 59-yard drive. With 1:14 left, Campbell threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Courtney Taylor, tying the game 9-9. Enter John Vaughn. After making 190 consecutive PATs, he missed. But a flag on the play gave Auburn a second Vaughn’s second attempt went clear through the uprights, giving Auburn the 10-9 victory. The Tigers went on to finished the season a perfect 13-0.
Despite allowing the Bayou Bengals to gain over 400 total yards, the No. 11 Tigers came away with a victory in front of 84,754 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Terry Bowden-led Tigers came into the game hungry to add to its 14-game win streak, but with 14:17 left in the game. Auburn trailed 23-9. Howard looked unstoppable for three quarters, shredding the Auburn pass-defense. Then he suddenly forgot everything. In just over 14 minutes of play, Howard threw five interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns. Howard’s final pass of the day was picked off in the end zone with 16 seconds on the clock, securing the Auburn comeback and extending its win streak to 15.
Ranked No. 15 in the nation, Auburn kicker John Vaughn had the worst game of his life against the No. 7 Bengal Tigers in front of 92,630 hostile fans at Tiger Stadium in Death Valley. Vaughn rarely missed, but something happened that fateful Saturday in October. Vaughn went just 1-for-6 on the game, his worst performance as a Tiger. Despite out-rushing LSU by nearly 100 yards, the game rested on Vaughn’s shoulders. The teams were tied 17-17 at the end of regulation, pushing the game into overtime. With LSU leading 20-17, Auburn’s last hope was a 39-yard field goal. Then it happened. The ball hit off the left upright to give Les Miles and the Bayou Bengals the victory.
AU: 6
LSU: 7
AU: 10
LSU: 9
AU: 30
LSU: 26
AU: 17
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LSU: 20 (OT)
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Three freshmen that have the potential to become starters
Courtesy of Todd Van Emst
Mike Blakley runs through defenders during practice.
Mike Blakely Mike Blakely is a redshirt freshman from Bradenton Fla. who transferred from the University of Florida in 2011. Blakely is a 5’9” running back and his posted weight is 206 pounds. Blakely sat out last season
with a redshirt tag, but has already started sharing carries with teammates Ontario McCalebb and Tre Mason. The freshman has carried the ball 15 times for 76 yards this season. That’s an average of 5.1 yards per carry. His lon-
gest run has been 19 yards. Blakely was recruited as the sixth ranked running back by Florida before he came to Auburn, according to Rivals.com. He is currently majoring in Public Administration.
Sammie Coates Courtesy of Todd Van Emst
Ricardo Louis, right, is tackled by defensive back Jonathan Jones.
Ricardo Louis Ricardo Louis is a true freshman from Miami Beach, Fla. Louis is 6’2” and weighs 210 pounds. Louis was the 27th ranked running back in the 2012 recruiting class and the 183rd overall player according to Rivals.com. He has not yet caught a pass for the Tigers, but will
see more action as he becomes more accustomed to the Auburn offensive scheme. Louis had 412 yards receiving and four touchdowns in high school, but rushed for 765 yards and 15 touchdowns on only 66 carries. Louis is an undeclared Liberal Arts major.
Sammie Coates is a redshirt freshman from Leroy, Ala. He is listed at 6’2” and weighs 200 pounds. Coates was rated as the 71st best wide receiver in the 2011 recruiting class, and the 21st best player to come from the state of Alabama that year, according to Rivals.com. The wide receiver caught 1,170 yards worth of receptions and 14 touchdowns his senior year of high school. He has caught two passes this season for 34 yards, with his longest being a 33 yard touchdown grab against the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Coates is majoring in Sociology.
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Sammie Coates during the Louisiana Monroe game.
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• Aubie’s existence began as a cartoon character that first appeared on the Auburn/Hardin-Simmons football program cover Oct. 3, 1959. • Aubie is a seven-time UCA national mascot champion. • In 1979, Aubie came to life at the Southeastern Conference basketball tournament. Aubie marched into the Birmingham-Jefferson County Civic Center on Feb. 28, 1979 and helped lead first-year Auburn coach Sonny Smith’s team to an upset of Vanderbilt in his first appearance as a live Tiger mascot. • Aubie began his Championship reign in 1991 when Michael Jernigan, Chris Wood and Rob Thompson brought Auburn and Aubie their first title. • Aubie’s most recent Championship was won this year on Jan.13th, 2012.
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Prepping Jordan-Hare for game day no easy task Chelsea Harvey Managing Editor
Preparing the stadium for a home game is no small job. According to Jeffrey Steele, associate athletics director of facilities and operations, clean-up and preparation for each week’s game begins a week in advance. “The cleaning contractor has the stadium cleaned at the latest Monday afternoon,” Steele said. “So all the trash is taken out; that’s generally done postgame.” Steele said the rest of the preparation begins Monday. The stadium is pressure washed and a team of technicians, including plumbers, electricians and carpenters, goes through the stadium to make sure everything is working properly and fix anything that may have broken.
This process takes five days. “At the same time, concessions is ramping back up and they’re getting resupplied and restocked with all of their products and making sure those products are getting out there and that that’s all working,” Steele said. Steele said he also attends a meeting every Tuesday with representatives from the University, the city of Auburn, and Lee County, in order to discuss the upcoming game day. By Friday, Steele said, everything should be ready and the stadium is examined by two inspectors to make sure everything is cleaned and restocked. Steele said University risk management also inspects the stadium at this time to make sure everything is safe and all
risk management standards have been met. By 6 p.m. Friday, the stadium is put on lockdown, and nobody is permitted to enter until the gates open Saturday. Steele said staff members begin arriving early Saturday morning to prepare for the game. Approximately 700 people work every game day, including concessions staff, technicians and security personnel. “Catering will start showing up usually first, then security will start showing up,” Steele said. “Approximately three and a half hours out, public safety— University public safety, and Auburn police—will do a sweep of the stadium to make sure that there’s nothing out of the ordinary there. “They’ll be able to do a bomb
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Each home game is the product of a week’s preparation. sweep with bomb dogs, and sort of that’s the last look by law enforcement that there’s nothing out of place and everything is as secure as we can make it. And at that point, we open the gates and fans are allowed in.”
Steele said the same cycle is repeated for every home game. “I takes a huge cooperative effort among lots of entities, and you know we have a great team that includes city, county, state, local, University,” Steele said.
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What to do the day before: cheering and more 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Campus Walking Tours at The Auburn Alumni Center, 317 South College Street Led by the War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen, campus walking tours are free and will last about 45 minutes. This is an ideal opportunity to show visiting friends and relatives Auburn’s campus.
4 p.m. Football, Fans and Feathers at The Edgar B. Carter Educational Amphitheater on Raptor Road off Shug Jordan Parkway This could be your chance to see a raptor flying closer to you than Spirit soaring on game days. Falcons, eagles and hawks will be freeflown from flight towers, and those attending will learn interesting information about the birds. Registration is not mandatory, and admission is $5 per person.
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Jordan-Hare Stadium Locker Room Tours, Gate 10
With free admission and a chance to run on the field just like the Tigers do at each home game, fans will enter Gate 10 through the Tigers Den to the locker room then head onto the warning track of the South endzone through the tunnel of Jordan-Hare.
4:30 p.m. AUsome Amphibians and Reptiles Program, 2222 N. College Street Admission is $3 per person for a program all about amphibians and reptiles.
5 p.m. Reverse Tiger Walk at The Athletics Complex, 392 Donahue Drive Similar to Saturday’s Tiger Walk, but this will be cheering on Gene Chizik and the Tigers as they depart to their hotel in Montgomery, Ala.
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. UPC Dinner and Dancing at the Student Center Ballroom 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Auburn University
Singers Dessert Cabaret at First Baptist Church of Opelika 301 S. 8th Street Admission is $10, and the audience will be treated with desserts and coffee.
7 p.m. Auburn volleyball vs. South Carolina at the Student Activities Center 7 p.m. Auburn vs. LSU Tailgate Concert at The Opelika Event Center American Idol Taylor Hicks will be playing, and tickets are $20.
7:30 p.m. Outdoor Movie Night at Plainsman Park Madagascar 3 will be showing, and the event is free. Blankets only.
7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nickel and Dimed play at the Telfair B. Peet Theatre Admission is $15 for the general public and free for Auburn students.
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