A Study on Lunatic Fringe Fans in the SEC
Thanks to @epzilla, here's a chart laying out the difference in the amounts of what the ones who attempt to defend their fan base after despicable actions of "just one crazy" call a "lunatic fringe fan." We've seen more and more of these "rare" fans pop up over the past year with Harvey Updyke and the Teabagger of New Orleans. And while there may only be two major examples of these "fringe lunatics," just listen to the callers of Finebaum today (also called the "lunatic fringe") and hear the deflecting and downright defending of these two. It's those people that help further the claim that the "fringe" may be the majority.
What Should Auburn Do with the Toomer’s Trees?
If the latest email from Auburn isn't the final indication that the trees at Toomer's won't make it, then I don't know what is. In that email, there is a link to a page that asks for Auburn fans' input on what should be done as a replacement for the trees. There are five options listed.
Option 1: Replant small oak trees in the same location as the current trees, which eventually will grow large enough for future generations to roll (see below for more information about timing).
Option 2: Replant one or two very large oak trees, which could be rolled within a few years of the roots taking hold (see below for more information about timing and requirements).
Option 3: Move the rolling tradition to the intersection of Toomer's Corner (its original location) by building a professionally-designed, permanent structure conducive to rolling, which would become part of the village atmosphere downtown (see below for requirements).
Option 4: Design an artificial tree or sculpture to replace the current oaks as a permanent option.
Option 5: Combine any of the above options.
There are many more details on what each option entails on the site. Be sure to check it out and let Auburn know what you think by emailing rolling@auburn.edu.
From the Other Sideline – Alabama
Rick Muscles (@rickmuscles) is an Alabama fan and Ole Miss season ticket holder. He has written for Everyday Should Be Saturday, Friends of the Program, The 7th Floor, and Roll Bama Roll. In real life he's a recovering alcoholic claims adjustor who loves to lift weights and see rock concerts.
1. At this point in time, what is an Alabama fan's first thought about Auburn?
I keep thinking about if the young, Roof coached Auburn Defense will tackle Trent Richardson. Bama's passing game isn't exactly Coryell - esque at the moment, but if they're getting 5 yards a carry it could be a long day for Auburn. The Auburn LBs need a big day.
2. Did you throw any fake money at Cam Newton last year? If yes, did it make you feel better about not having a life?
I thought Bama fans were stuck in the past.... (WB: everything that occurs within the last 365 days in the sports world is not considered the past, unless you are an Alabama fan and will do anything to forget 28-27)
Alabama Fan Threatens to Torture Child
In this video, actually posted by the perpetrator, an Alabama fan threatens to give his nephew "the beard" unless he says "R--- T---." Fortunately, the kid doesn't give in because "it's against everything he knows." Kid, you're awesome. Dude, you're not.
Tuesday Mailbag: Toomer’s, Pre-Game Music, Bowls
I guess everybody is already getting their Thanksgiving on because it was like pulling teeth to get you guys to send questions in this week. Oh well, it's understandable. We have a big weekend on our hands. Get your rest in now. For those that did send in questions, thank you, and here you go...
William has heard some very troubling news, but is it true....
I have heard a dirty rumor that the fine fan base of The-Team-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named have been declaring that they are going to roll the trees at Toomer's following their inevitable victory on the "Road to #14." Two questions:
1. Are they serious? That would be the single dumbest thing they could do, and that's saying a lot.
They are not serious. This rumor comes from this blog and is a joke. In no way would the city of Auburn give fans of another school permission to roll Toomer's corner. This would be a huge security risk for something that would be completely unnecessary. This post was done purely to get a rise out of Auburn fans. Don't give the author the satisfaction he craves.
Since the Iron Bowl was moved to Auburn every other year, Alabama fans have claimed they would roll the trees when they won. Those two other times it never happened, so I assume they would never try. But then again, I never thought anybody would poison the trees, either.
To Hell and Back: A Video Retrospective
Last Saturday, Beautiful Blogle and I took on the ESPN Gameday set for the SUPER BOWL TO END ALL WORLD HUNGER. This is the video account of the trip to and from with footage from the set in between. Enjoy.
Gameday Tweets – ESPN Gameday/Bye Week
You may or may not know that I was lucky(?) enough to get media passes (thanks to @MsPotts_ESPN) for the ESPN Gameday set yesterday. As you'll see from some of the pictures, I was literally on the stage. Well, I was on a small platform connected to the stage. Let's just say that if I wanted to throw something at Corso, it wouldn't have taken much more than an underhanded toss.
Before/During ESPN Gameday:
- It's still dark outside... and I'm driving to Tuscaloosa... the things I do for you people.
- We have arrived in Hell. First thing I see is an Auburn fan giving me a #1. We own this place.
- Well I knew I'd be close, but... twitpic.com/7b2ymj. @CollegeGameDay
- On a mission to take out the guy with the Mizzou flag. #forthegoodoftheSEC
- EA, DP, UM: twitpic.com/7b32wn. #gameday
- LSU Who? twitpic.com/7b36pu
- Bear Bryant is pissed at the view that he was given at @CollegeGameDay. twitpic.com/7b38mt
- Corso is looking for something: twitpic.com/7b3dnj. #gameday
- Herbstreit has a throat thing going on. #hardhittingfacts
- Des uses an old school hard briefcase and knows all the words to "Back in Black." #gameday
- Anybody see the "Aubs Eat Boogers" sign? Alabama doesn't worry about Auburn.
Eli Gold Responds to a @WarBlogle Tweet on Versus
There are certain tweets that you spend hours on molding into a beautiful masterpiece in hopes that they spread like wildfire throughout the Twittersphere. In my experience, they usually end up being duds.
There are other tweets that come out quickly and without a second thought, like mine from this past Wednesday. Those end up being mentioned on 'NBC Sports Talk' on Versus and are incorrectly presented to a befuddled Eli Gold in the form of a question.
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