Iron Bowl
Yeah, it's been quite a while since Bama's had a win. As picture above, this was our final time to taste the glory of victory. In trying to do all the things possible that could lead to a W for the good guys this weekend, I've decided to try all sorts of random superstitious methods. Nothing stupid like praying or voodoo bullshit as a) no need to bother the big guy upstairs with trivial matters such as football and b) if I'm killing a live chicken, it ain't gonna be for voodoo. So, after turning my myspace page (www.myspace.com/vhkang927) into a virtual shrine to 'Bama (loud and obnoxious describes it adequately), I figured that in order to even the karmic flow of my chi, that I should post something that is complimentary to our honorable opponents, the Tigers of Auburn University. Thus, here are some famous alumni that I was not aware of. So here's to you Auburn, f/k/a East Alabama Male College f/k/a Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama f/k/a Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
1. Bill Holbrook
Some of y'all may see this in your newspapers. What? Nobody gets newspapers anymore...and if they do, they DON'T read the comics??? What's wrong with you people! Anyways, On the Fastrack is a pretty funny comic that deals with the engineering and tech issues. I used to read it all the team as a kid right after not laughing at Garfield and right before snickering at that Beetle Bailey. Oh Sarge, you would have fit right in at Abu Ghraib.
2) Jimmy Wales
He is the man who created wikipedia.org. If you aren't familiar with this website, then get with the times Gramps. It's the perfect website that basically has information on anything and everything you'd want to know. In fact, that's the website that usually helps me get all the esoteric facts that entertain oh-so-very much. Think of it as an Encyclopedia Brittanica that doesn't suck. Great for looking up what the name of that episode of Seinfeld was called. Yet, it also has damn good information on anything under the sun (I learned how a Hydrogen Bomb works!).
3)Alvin Vogtle
Those of you who said "Hey, that's Steve McQueen!", congrats. As for the others, there's more on TV than just reality shows and teen dramas for you to watch. So, yes, obviously Steve McQueen, one the of the greatest actors of all time, did not go to Auburn. But, the character that he played in "The Great Escape" was based on Alvin Vogtle. Alvin was a Spitfire pilot who was shot down and tried to escape 5 times. He was successful on his 6th.4) Kimberly Page
So, this one might be a little esoteric for most people. But for those wrasslin' fans out there (and there's gotta be a couple at the Barn), this is none other than Diamond Dallas Page's beautiful (ex)wife. Kim Page was a fine graduate of Auburn. Man, back in the glory days of WCW, DDP would come out to that rip-off of Pearl Jam and run around the ring going "BANG!" and making the Diamond Cutter sign. And then Kim would do that cool "get into the ring under the ropes" so that all the fans could see her boobs. Wait...what was I talking about?? Anyways, so this one is a stretch for notable alumnis. There ain't nothing wrong with trying to post a pic of a hot chick. And trust me, this is about the most modest of pics that I could find, so up your nose wit a rubber hose, ya prudes!
DDP - Diamond Cutter!!!
Technically, he didn't graduate as he transferred to Southern Miss. Guess his lost shaker of salt wasn't in Auburn. Lame. Anywho, probably most of y'all Auburn grads were aware of Jimmy's relation to the school. Irregardless, it's still pretty cool to be associated with the godfather of chillaxing. I don't really have much else to say as the only things that come to my mind about Jimmy is margaritas and cheeseburgers....and varicose veins. 6) Captain & Tennille (well...just Tennille)
Toni Tennille was a native of Montgomery and a proud graduate of Auburn. One of the deliciouisly bad bands of the 70s, this duo was responsible for the unforgettable "Love Will Keep Us Together." There's really not much else to be said about this other than "watch this".So there you go, without dipping into the athletic stars, we can see that Auburn has a quite a number of talented and famous alumni. Hopefully this will be enough in the good karma so that come Saturday, all my good deeds and good will towards the school on the Plains will be rewarded. All in the name of fearing the thumb. Bloop!
I wish I didn't....but I do
Prediction: Ala 20 - Aub 10. Not that it is tough ticket, but I will be there. Roll Tide.
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Anonymous |
10:04 PM
Lots of rushing and special teams for the Tigers. AU 25 - UA 20
Posted by
Anonymous |
1:56 PM
Auburn turns the ball over 3 times. Alabama goes 2 for 13 on 3rd down conversions, constantly being in 3rd and long due to ineffective rushing attack. A field position game ensues. Alabama turns the 3 Auburn turnovers into 10 points. They sustain one drive that fizzles out in the red zone and kick a field goal. Auburn scores twice, Auburn 14 Alabama 13.
Posted by
Anonymous |
8:56 AM
Who was the guy who predicted rushing and special teams? Oh no, wait, it was me, bitches. But who could have predicted Shula rollin the bones on 4th and 15? What the fuck? Who did he think he was playing? This isn't a videogame. Well, I bet he remembers who it was now. No need to fear the thumb anymore. Fear the index?
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Anonymous |
7:40 PM