OCTOBER 27, 2011
AUBURN VS. OLE MISS
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GAMEDAY
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Inside 4 Meet the mascot Meet Mississippi’s new mascot, Rebel black bear
A SPIRIT THAT IS NOT AFRAID
5 Auburn athletes make music
Two football players and a basketball player create a single
6 How to celebrate gameday What to do and drink
8 Auburn trivia Test your knowledge of Auburn
9 Celebrating Halloween
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Game
10 New kids on the field
1. LSU 2. Alabama 3. Oklahoma State 4. Boise State 5. Clemson 6. Stanford 7. Oregan 8. Kansas State 9. Oklahoma 10. Arkansas 11. Michigan State 12. Virginia Tech 13. South Carolina 14. Nebraska 15. Wisconsin 16. Texas A&M 17. Houstin 18. Michigan 19. Penn State 20. Texas Tech 21. Arizona State 22. Georgia 23. Auburn 24. Texas 25. West Virginia
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Meet six new players to the field in 2011
1. LSU 2. Alabama 3. Oklahoma State 4. Stanford 5. Boise State 6. Clemson 7. Oregan 8. Arkansas 9. Michigan State 10. Kansas State 11. Oklahoma 12. Wisconsin 13. Nebraska 14. South Carolina 15. Virginia Tech 16. Texas A&M 17. Michigan 18. Houston 19. Texas Tech 20. USC 21. Penn State 22. Georgia 23. Arizonia State 24. Cincinnati 25. West Virginia
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What to watch gameday 12:21 p.m.
Arkansas at Vanderbilt SEC Network
2:30 p.m.
Florida at Georgia CBS
7 p.m.
Ole Miss at Auburn ESPNU
7 p.m.
Mississippi State at Kentucky FSN
7:15 p.m.
South Carolina at Tennessee ESPN/ESPN2
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI QUICK HITS
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Meet the new mascot Rebel black bear by Madeline Hall The Ole Miss Rebel black bear is making his first appearance on the field this season. After winning the majority vote in the spring after an eight-month process, Rebel is the official on-field mascot.
Inspiration
The inspiration for choosing a black bear came from multiple Mississippi-based influences. • The focal point of William Faulkner’s shorty story “Old Ben” was a black bear that represented pride, strength and toughness. • President Teddy Roosevelt’s refusal to shoot a black bear on a Mississippi hunt resulted in the term “Teddy Bear.”
Attire
Rebel dresses up in a suit for tailgating on gamedays to match the sundresses of the ladies and collared shirts of the men. His on-field appearance is ready for action with his own No. 1 jersey and an Ole Miss flag.
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Athletes use music to express themselves off the field Robert E. Lee ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR
A.J. Greene not only blocks for Auburn quarterbacks, but takes his skills to the studio, producing music with Barrett Trotter and former Auburn basketball player Francisco Aihe. His latest production, “Reaching for Stars,” features Trotter playing guitar and singing the chorus with Aihe rapping. “Me, Aihe and Barrett were all in the same theatre class a few years ago,” Greene said. “Aihe knew I was still doing the music thing, and I linked up with him and we have been working on it since January.” The song’s acoustics originated a few years ago, although Greene was unsure of what to use them for at the time. “Me and Trotter were in the studio three years ago and I told him to play something,” Greene said.” He played something on the guitar, and I listened to it, and I liked it, but I didn’t know what I was going to do with it and just put it to the side.” Three years later, Greene was producing Aihe’s new mix tape when Trotter’s acoustics came to mind. Trotter recorded vocals written by Aihe, and after putting the finishing touches on it, Greene finished the song
this summer, and it is now available for free on www.datpiff.com. “The whole song is about just what it’s saying,” Greene said. “It’s achieving your goal in life, wanting to be better, wanting to continue to just grow.” Beside the football relationship with Trotter, Greene has done more than just protect him in the pocket. “He’d ask me to learn a song, and then he would learn how to play it (on the piano) from me playing it back to him,” Greene said. “That’s kind of how we locked in from there.” A Nashville native, Greene is familiar with many types of music, from singing in the choir to playing piano for his church back home. “Music is what I love, what I grew up around,” Greene said. “My family, my sister, grandma, dad, everybody sings and plays some kind of instrument, so I’ve been around it my whole life.” Greene is working on another album with Aihe as well, hoping for a release date next summer. The 6-foot-5 senior lineman plans on making music a part of his life after college. “Music to me is a way to express my feelings,” Greene said. “It’s a way for me to talk to people without really talking to them.”
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Wake up
How to celebrate gameday What to do and what to drink on gameday 8:00 a.m.
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Irish espresso bomb
Tailgate time
Mimosas are the mostest
Snack time
Say Bloody Mary three times
Get ready for a morning of gameday fun with an Irish expresso bomb. Get a shot of espresso and drop it into a glass of Bailey’s Irish Creme. Enjoy. The day has just begun, so get ready.
Put on your orange and blue and get ready for a day of tailgating. Find the nearest spot, post up and make yourself a drink. The best thing about tailgating is sharing toasts with friends.
Why not start the day with some bubbly and vitamin C? Keeping it light in the morning is a good way to go to have a successful gameday.
Don’t you miss the days when snack time was a required part of the day? On gameday, it is. Grab a bag of chips and some dip. It’s still early—you’re going to need the energy.
"Our bloody mary is awesome. It's our most popular mix," said Laura Lazas, bartender at Moe's Original BBQ.
Bathroom break
5:00 p.m.
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12:00 p.m.
Hand me a cold one
Gates open
Cornhole
Cheap, yet satisfying
Fire up the grill
The gates to Jordan-Hare Stadium open two hours before kick-off, so if you are attending, now is a good time to head out. Don’t forget your shaker.
If you need a break from the TV, although probably most of you don’t, start up a game of cornhole. Make the loser buy a round of shots at the bar later.
Are you ready for some football?
Light beer is the go-to beer on gameday afternoons. It's light, pretty cheap and satisfying when ice cold. The sun will be beating down on you by now, and after a morning of drinking, you could use a light drink.
Nothing makes a gameday like a grilled hamburger and hotdog. Throw on some veggies, and you have a meal.
Game time
6:30 p.m.
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12: 30 a.m.
It’s time for some Auburn Tiger football. Turn to ESPNU and get ready for an exciting game against the University of Mississippi.
It jiggles, wiggles
Jack and Coke
Head to the bars
Shots, shots, shots, everybody
One sweet day
Now that the game has started, it is time to party. Break out the Jell-O shots and have a good time, but act quickly—they go fast.
The classic mixed drink is still as popular as ever. Depending on how well Auburn is doing, it may be time for some hard liquor. If you are looking for a light option, substitute Diet Coke for Coke.
After a great win, it's hard not to throw back a couple. From tequila to whiskey, shots are the most popular alcohol of choice late at night.
As the night gets later, settle in with sweet mixed drinks. You’ll want same thing easy after all the shots you’ve had. Try a cranberry and vodka. Why? It tastes like fruit, making it easy to drink fast.
If you aren’t heading to the game, now is a good time to start a new drink. As it's starting to get later in the day, a heavier, more flavorful beer can be seen in the hands of many college students.
If you haven’t turned on the TV already, now is the time. Arkansas is already playing Vandy, and Florida vs. Georgia is on at 2:30 p.m. Check the schedule on page 2.
6:00 p.m.
Bed
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Auburn Trivia
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By Christina Santee
Auburn won the first game they ever played. What team did they beat?
was the first Auburn 2 Who Tiger to win a Heisman
What is the name of the official Auburn fight song and anthem?
annual Auburn-LSU 4 The game is commonly know
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What is the name of Auburn’s costumed mascot?
is Auburn’s battle 6 What cry?
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How many bowl games has Auburn participated in?
is the seating capaci8 What ty of Jordan-Hare Stadium?
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Trophy?
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Before 2010, the Auburn In what year did the TiTigers were national chamgers win their first pions in what year? national championship? bie, 6. War Eagle, 7. 36, 8. 87, 451, 9. 1957, 10. 1957. 1. Georgia, 2. Pat Sullivan, 3. War Eagle, 4. The Tiger Bowl, 5. Au-
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Like most students, I love Auburn. I love the gameday experience. I love the adrenaline rush, the tailgating and the screaming fans. I love watching the eagle fly, singing along to the fight song and paying $4 for a Coke (OK, maybe not). But there is something I don’t love about gameday—student section stadium seating. Don’t get me wrong. I love that packed bleachers, can’t breathe, stepping-on-people’s-feet-aboutto-pass-out kind of feeling. But I have trouble focusing on whether or not we got the first down when people are standing three-abreast next to me in the aisle. I have news for you. Those are stairs, and they were meant for people to use to enter and exit the stands to buy more $4 Cokes. I don’t know if it’s a problem of the University overselling (probable) or people saving seats that then never get used (also proba-
ble). And that brings me to another peeve. Seat savers. You want to save a whole row. Seriously? Are you friends with your whole dorm floor? Here’s an idea. If your friends are really passionate about the game, if they believe in Auburn and love it, they should get to the stadium three hours early to wait in line and get seats like the rest of us. Your seat saving is causing two problems—people winding up in the aisles, and people forlornly shaking empty fists along to the fight song (those shakers were meant for shaking, not holding a seat for your brother’s girlfriend’s cousin). I understand. I don’t love standing outside the gates in the blistering heat or the icy cold until I can push into the stadium and sit in the stands in the blistering heat or the icy cold. But the beginning of the Jordan-Hare experience isn’t at kick-off. It’s when those green barriers finally swing open and the Auburn family surges forward as one to swipe Ignited cards and face another gameday. Get there early. Get seats. Get loud.
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Halloween-ize your tailgate for the spooky season
Maria Iampietro PHOTO EDITOR
Although Halloween falls on a Monday this year, the Ole Miss weekend is a perfect opportunity to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve, and the best place to show your spooky spirit is at your tailgate. Because the game starts at 6 p.m. and likely won’t end before 9:30 p.m., taking full advantage of your tailgate can take the place of a late-night party.
• Be sure to keep a candy bowl at your tailgate to give to possible trick-or-treaters. • Use a pumpkin as a jack-o-lantern, punch bowl or cooler to add festive flair. • Bring fall-infused beers and cocktails like spiced cider or mulled wine to stay warm. • Make a playlist on your iPod or set Pandora to “Halloween Party Radio.” • Bring decorations that you won’t mind losing. • Wear a costume if you think you might regret not dressing up this year.
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Meet the new kids on the field Each gameday issue will feature six new additions to the team
Gabe Wright Position: defensive line Classification: freshman Hometown: Columbus, Ga. High School: Carver High School Fact: Listed as the No. 3 defensive tackle by ESPN.com
C.J. Uzomah Position: tight end Classification: freshman Hometown: Suwanee, Ga. High School: North Gwinnett High School Fact: Listed as the nation’s No. 8 tight end by Scout.com
LaDarius Owens Position: redshirt linebacker Classification: freshman Hometown: Bessemer, Ala. High School: Jess Lanier High School Fact: No. 8-ranked outside linebacker by Rivals.com
Justin Delaine Position: defensive end Classification: redshirt freshman Hometown: Linden, Ala. High School: Linden High School Fact: No. 31-rated player in Alabama by Rivals.com
Angleo Blackson Position: defensive line Classification: freshman Hometown: Bear, Del. High School: Red Lion Christian Acaedemy Fact: Listed as the nation’s No. 14 defensive tackle by ESPN.com
Devaunte Sigler Position: defensive line Classification: freshman Hometown: Mobile, Ala. High School: B.C. Rain High School Fact: Listed as the nation’s No. 44 defensive end by Scout.com
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