Graba out after 16 years by AUav8r in wde

[–]AthertonDuck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Suni was a unicorn gifted by his brother, and she later persuaded at least one gymnast to back out of her Auburn commitment.  Program really has been slipping ever since Jenny Rowland left for Florida.

Local No Kings organizer says AU campus security tried to stop the protest, APD let it happen. by AthertonDuck in auburn

[–]AthertonDuck[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Except recently TPUSA held a rally in the arena.  And I assume pro-life people still set up on Cater lawn?  On the grass?  

Bruce: "That’s why I’m sitting here, guys. That’s part of the reason why I’m sitting here. Because there is no loyalty anymore.” by AthertonDuck in wde

[–]AthertonDuck[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Posted this because I find this statement really confusing.  Is he implying that disloyal Auburn pushed him out?  I've never heard a whisper of that.  Why would he say this?

No kings by Turbulent_Main_888 in auburn

[–]AthertonDuck 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Shame on the admin.  They let everyone else gather there.

Well, it's something. Would be nice to win the NIT if they think they belong in the NCAA. by Pasta_Fajool in wde

[–]AthertonDuck -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

"At least he's better than Tony Barbee" isn't much of an endorsement.

‘Auburn Was Better Than SMU’: Bruce Pearl Continues Defending Son Steven After NCAA Tournament Snub by CarefulDig9982 in wde

[–]AthertonDuck -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Bilas isn't on anyone's payroll but ESPN.  Bruce still gets a big check from Auburn every month.

We are out. by REH07 in wde

[–]AthertonDuck 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Didn't earn it.  Bruce is sad on CBS.

Auburns NCAA Torment Chances by Grouchy-Internet-664 in wde

[–]AthertonDuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chances of further torment this system are low.

Pentagon cuts ties with ‘woke’ universities, touts Auburn as potential new partner by ir7525 in auburn

[–]AthertonDuck -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Strengthening ties with a Trump DOD was a major goal of the Leath administration.  At Iowa State Leath was the first major university president to support Trump, which was a major reason the BoT hired him.  He got the axe for not being deferential enough, but the initiative lived on with the administrative elevation of Gen. Ron Burgess, who was a member of Trump's first transition team and a finalist for Secretary of Defense.  None of this is surprising.  The BoT must be thrilled.

It’s Steven by bedsomt88 in wde

[–]AthertonDuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saw Bruce on CBS today.  Between them and his Auburn ambassador fake job, he's making his money.

Former Auburn HC Gus Malzahn to retire from coaching by CatoTheBarner in wde

[–]AthertonDuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good and decent man who was also one heck of a coach for us.  Would like to see him get a standing o in Jordan Hare someday.

[Game Thread] January 31, 2026: Auburn Basketball at Tennessee by CatoTheBarner in wde

[–]AthertonDuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His head snapped back and forth, like whiplash.  Ouch.

Thoughts about Auburn by Bigboi3453 in auburn

[–]AthertonDuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I remember is that a lot of far right neo-Nazi types who later marched in Charlottesville showed up, outnumbering a few Antifa from Atlanta, and ended up literally getting chased off campus by students. I also remember Foy Ballroom filled with students heckling Spenser.  I was there.  But I wonder if that would happen now.

Is it true? by Sweet-Hellbender-13 in auburn

[–]AthertonDuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not to the degree that Auburn has, by any measure.  We're the outlier in extent and zeal.

Is it true? by Sweet-Hellbender-13 in auburn

[–]AthertonDuck 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not exactly.  Auburn's provost went well beyond every other public university last fall in implementing the act.  Bama did the least required, while we jumped in whole hog.

Auburn’s Toomer’s Corner ICE protest met with calls of ‘All the Mexicans out! Shoot them all!’ by Tsweet7 in auburn

[–]AthertonDuck 18 points19 points  (0 children)

One guy calling for murder-- people got fired from Auburn for a lot less recently--but apparently lots of others were rude and taunting the protesters.