Really???

Ever since 2004, one of the main storylines in the dull days of summer is what song the Auburn entrance video will feature. That magical season, the "Rise" video (seen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOjFrY2Ua2E) included an instrumental score from the main Passion of the Christ. Very effective and really personified that group well.

In 2007, a better effort than the previous two seasons had a video that used Saliva's "Welcome to the Show"...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NheZ96dTrdI - or you can just hear the song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdaMvVzqvRA .

Then, last year's first video was so horrid (this one set to the track "Are You Ready" by Three Days Grace - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_KRMO2CYJ8) that they redid the video after two games and went back to Ladies and Gentlemen for the LSU game. At least they corrected their mistakes, but really? The same song two years in a row?

With a new coaching staff - one that is always thinking ahead in what appeals to 17- and 18-year-old boys, I thought we'd turn the corner and maybe get a little rap in the video. I know my dad would be all about sticking with some "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor, but we're going to recruit any 50-51-year-old dudes who smoke and listen religiously to Sirius' 70s on 7. (Sorry, pops - you know we love you.)

Instead, the rumors have spread today that the song selected is Saliva's "Family Reunion"...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxmgJcim4I0

While it stays with the Auburn Family aura tha tthe coaching staff is trying to instill and it is light year's better than "Are You Ready," I can't say that I'm not a little disappointed if this is in fact the choice. It's a good song, and I can see some good hitting video footage during the "And the crowd goes..." portions following the chorus. However, you can't tell me that you wouldn't be more crunk if the music was http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7bQwj2fjIU .

Anyways, that's my rant for tonight. Let me know what you think about "Family Reunion" - yea or nay.