Lutzenkirchen Gets Ignited
Yes, I know this is the third video I've posted today, but they've all been winners so get off me. And when a video of Philip Lutzenkirchen on a StairMaster appears, it will be posted. I still have the greatest idea in the world for another Lutzie video, if only Phil would hit me up. Come on Phil, hit me up.
Hey Auburn, I want royalties from the 'Teach me How to Dougie/Lutzie' thing at the end.
SEC Baseball Tournament Predictions
I love brackets. I mean, I really love brackets. Especially double-elimination brackets. I don't really care who's playing. I just love to watch how they unfold. Double elimination brackets do always have the ridiculous "if necessary" game, but there really is no better option.
For years I've tried to come up with a better solution for the common situation where a team wins their first two games and then has to get beaten twice in a row by a team that probably lost their first game and then won five straight to get back to the championship. It's just not fair. Why should a team be rewarded so much just for winning two early games when another team lost one but wins three or four? Oh well, it makes it fun, I guess.
Anyway, here's how I think the bracket will end up looking when all is said and done. No, I'm not crazy, the two undefeated teams in the 3rd round switch brackets. That's why it looks like the winner of the Alabama/Florida game is Vanderbilt. I also explain each team's trek through the bracket below.
Live Around Birmingham? Let’s Play Softball
I like playing softball. We'll I like playing baseball, but softball is just easier to handle these days. I mean, playing behind Chipper just got old, ya know? Anyway, I'm just going to throw this out there. You can take it, or you can throw it right back. Let's have a WarBlogle.com softball team, how 'bout it?
Since I've lived in Birmingham (5 years!) I've played multiple seasons on multiple teams on multiple nights at the Spain Park and Hoover East fields, and since I don't have a team for this Summer, I decided it would be a good idea to put one together of All Auburn, All Blogle All-Stars. I'll post the major details later, provided there is enough interest and we absolutely decide that we could field a competitive team (I don't play for fun), but for now this is what you need to know:
- The season starts June 6th and runs 10 weeks
- We could play any night Monday-Thursday (always the same night depending on the league)
- Games start at 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30
- It will take a little bit of money unless you or your company wants to sponsor the team.
I don't want to get ahead of myself and get all giddy about playing before I can obtain your level of interest, so fill out the form below (be honest), and I'll get back with those that respond. The deadline for registration is May 27th, so we kind of need to get it going. The plans right now are to just have a mens' team, but if enough women want to play we can do co-ed or two teams or whatever.
The Mother’s Day Meltdown
I had already typed out the tweet about how Auburn swept Georgia only because I was in attendance at all three games. I had already planned others about how Auburn and their stirrups were 3-0 together and were therefore obligated to stay together until the next loss. It was all for naught.
I'm sure by now you've heard about yesterday's monumental collapse by Auburn's baseball team as they attempted to sweep Georgia and move into a tie for 1st in the West with Alabama. A win would have setup a humongously fun series this weekend against the Tide. In short, the winner would lead the West going into the final weekend and hold the tiebreaker. Instead, we are looking at a humongously scary and must-win series to hold onto one of the last spots in the SEC tournament. For more on all the scenarios, go to Plainsman Parking Lot.
The collapse began with Auburn leading 11-5 in the 9th (they lead 8-0 after the 1st), and only needing three outs to complete the sweep (which I regrettably tweeted). Just look at how AuburnTigers.com described the top half of the inning as Georgia batted. It's quite depressing, and was even worse to watch in person.
- Martin pinch hit for Welton. Martin walked (3-2 BFBSBB).
- Farmer walked (3-2 KBFBBB); Martin advanced to second. Farmer advanced to second on a wild pitch; Martin advanced to third on a wild pitch.
- Cone grounded out to 2b (2-1 BBS).
- Davidson homered to center field, 3 RBI (1-0 B); Farmer scored; Martin scored.
11-8 Auburn. - Wallen, E. to p for Ortman, D.
- Hester walked (3-1 BKBBB).
- Powell pinch hit for May. Powell hit by pitch (3-2 BKFBFF); Hester advanced to second.
- Schilling singled to left field (0-0); Powell advanced to second; Hester advanced to third.
- Ruiz walked, RBI (3-1 BBBKB); Schilling advanced to second; Powell advanced to third; Hester scored.
11-9 Auburn. - Ray, S. to p for Wallen, E.
- Hyams walked, RBI (3-2 KBKBBB); Ruiz advanced to second; Schilling advanced to third; Powell scored.
11-10 Auburn. - Martin struck out looking (2-2 BBKSK).
- Farmer homered to left field, 4 RBI (1-0 B); Hyams scored; Ruiz scored; Schilling scored.
14-11 Georgia. - Cone fouled out to 3b (3-2 SBBFB).
- 9 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
AUHD Video of Auburn’s Comeback Win Over UGA
Auburn came back in the bottom of the 11th last night to beat UGA. Here's how it happened:
Note: I love the stirrups, and I'm sure Aaron Murray hates them, which makes it even better.
Where Do We Celebrate For Now?
This past Monday night, following President Obama's announcement that U.S. Forces had killed Osama Bin Laden, students across the nation filled the streets, bars, and other favorite spots around their campuses to celebrate. For George Washington students this meant storming the area outside the White House lawn. For Penn State students this meant gathering at Beaver Avenue to shoot fireworks while dressed in costumes. Of course, 95% of the crowds were probably guys just looking for a party, but it was still a pretty cool thing to see.
However, when I sent out a tweet requesting pictures or videos of Auburn students celebrating, the two main responses I got back were "studying for finals" (which is somewhat understandable) and "Toomer's is blocked off" or something to that effect. That's when it hit me: in Auburn, no Toomer's equals no celebration. This was a great chance to take part in a great American celebration using one of our most storied traditions, even though it had nothing to do with Auburn (unless you count this), but there was nothing to do because no one could get near the trees.
Video Highlights from the AUSPYS
Last Monday Night, the Auburn Athletic Department hosted the inaugural AUSPY Awards (obviously derived from ESPN's ESPY Awards), honoring the top student-athletes for the 2010-2011 school year. In this highlight video you will see a few awards being given out, a banjo being played, and Jorrell Bostrom singing a song, but my favorite moment is Jack White of Sports Illustrated punking Gene Chizik. Just try to get past his grandfather-style jokes at the beginning and the rest is all good.
Here's the all sports highlight video that I assume was played at the AUSPYS. It was a pretty good year in Auburn Athletics to say the least.
The Magic Eight-Ball Says Go Watch Auburn Baseball
The Auburn baseball team opens the SEC schedule in a few hours against Arkansas. As the video says, the first 500 people will get an Auburn baseball magic eight-ball. If baseball isn't your thing, at least go and support these bright, young actors. Who knew we had future Oscar winners on the Plains. Seriously though, Chris O'Neil's swinging bat flip thing is awesome. I always thought that was a video trick.
You can watch all three games this weekend on AuburnTigers.com for free.
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