What used to be my least favorite weekend of the spring has become one with which I look forward to with great anticipation as Auburn will don the game day jerseys and strike up the band at A-Day this weekend. I still don't really give much credence to the game itself, but it'll be a lot of fun to see the fruits of the players' labors the past four weeks in the new offensive and defensive schemes come to fruition in front of their largest audience since Dec. 31.
I will be arriving in Auburn Friday night to check out the new tailgating location, which we have nailed down for the upcoming season. Thanks to the advice and recommendation of Frank Buttler, we will now be setting up base camp at University Station RV Resort off Hwy 14 on the outskirts of town. We met Frank in Fayetteville last fall through Andrew and his dad.
This new location will not be campus-based like last year's tailgates, but we have been able to take a step that I feel will help us reach a new level of tailgating expertise. University Station will be a cut in costs, and it also has several amenities that are unrivaled by other campgrounds in the Auburn area. For the reader(s) weary of tailgating off campus, the owner has set up a game day shuttle service. Plus, the use of back roads to get to/from Logan Square with ease and sans traffic will allow a familiar route post-game should the shuttle service not be ideal.
Also on tap for this weekend is taking in some action at Plainsman Park as the diamond version of the Tigers attempt to take two-straight home series. From all accounts, this weekend's opponent - Tennessee - has solid starting pitching that's also been known to get rattled on occasion. The crowd will have to play a huge part in getting AU a couple more wins, and Friday's contest will be a good step to show that the showings against Kentucky and Troy were not flukes. Unfortunately, I can't make Friday's game but will be there with bells on for Saturday and Sunday's contests against the Vols.
Chris Purser will be making his first journey to the Plains, drawn by the status of seeing a couple of games at America's best college baseball stadium as well as the intrigue of seeing a Tommy Tuberville-led Auburn team unleash a spread offense/no-huddle attack. (Honestly, I think he's just ready to see real football again and since his head coach is Houston Nutt...)
We'll be updating after the weekend, maybe even from the tailgating locale if the website holds true and the campground offers wireless Internet capabilities. Until next time...
War Eagle.
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