The 2006 Auburn football season was one that many universities would have killed for. 11-2 record, beating our rival for the 5th straight time, being the lone team to be the National Champs, and beating a legitimate Big 12 opponent in the Cotton Bowl. But for some reason, it still was a season that most would agree should be put behind us. Why is this? Injuries? Part of the problem, but that isn't it. Lack of playmakers? Also part of the problem, but that's still not it. Attitude? I would say this encompasses our problem.
During this same season, the Ole Ball Coach, his future wife, and myself were able to take it easy for an hour every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in James Brown's organic gardening class. In this class, there were several athletes - one in particular who stood out though. Of course, at 6-2, 310 lbs, it's hard NOT to stand out. Throughout the semester we carried on a conversation here and there about the games throughout the season; but he saw minimal playing time as he backed up one of the toughest O-lineman to enter the NFL draft this year - Ben Grubbs. Now, as we begin talking about the 2007 season, it is his chance to shine.
I recently messaged Tyronne Green on the infamous Facebook, after I had read an excerpt from one of Tommy Tuberville's speeches. In his speech, he had described Tyronne as being someone who was inevitably going to "make a big name for himself." It was no surprise to Tyronne when I told him of the comments, as he let me know that they are expecting a lot of him this season. I digress. The reason I say all of this is to reveal why Tyronne Green stood out, and why he is going to be a force in Auburn football for the next few years. That reason? His will to win and an attitude that carries a love for football, and a love for AUBURN football. A person's will to win far outweighs his skill or lack thereof, and I believe that was something that may have been missing from last year's team - Excitement, fun, and a love for the game. These components make up exactly what successful teams have in their psyche. That is why I am confident that the man who is leading our offensive charge this season is a man that loves Auburn football, loves the game, and is excited about winning and succeeding. Guys like this can single-handedly make a unit strong, where once it was weak. We hope that this attitude of leadership - vocally, spiritually, and physically - will be contagious, spreading to every member of the Auburn family this season. If it spreads, watch out. It could be a special one.
War Eagle
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A look at the 2007 Auburn Tigers
Jordan-Hare Stadium
Auburn Football News
2007 Schedule
9/1 KANSAS STATE
9/8 SOUTH FLORIDA
9/15 MISSISSIPPI STATE
9/22 NEW MEXICO STATE
9/29 Florida
10/6 VANDERBILT
10/13 Arkansas
10/20 LSU
10/27 OLE MISS
11/3 TENNESSEE TECH(HC)
11/10 Georgia
11/24 ALABAMA
9/8 SOUTH FLORIDA
9/15 MISSISSIPPI STATE
9/22 NEW MEXICO STATE
9/29 Florida
10/6 VANDERBILT
10/13 Arkansas
10/20 LSU
10/27 OLE MISS
11/3 TENNESSEE TECH(HC)
11/10 Georgia
11/24 ALABAMA
2 comments:
Firestone: Just letting you know I stopped by the house. I am looking forward to seeing Tyronne this fall. Our OL is the absolute key to the season. Without line play, our QB will be unprotected. That cannot happen again.
Undoubtedly, the 2006 season was one of the most outstanding coaching performances ever because of the smoke, mirrors and duct tape used to get us to 11 wins.
I'd like to see us back to scheming from a position of strength rather than weakness.
Kevin - very nice. I like the new tradition, and am in agreement with the knowledge shared here.
As we know from years of watching our beloved Tigers, rhythm equals wins. Cox gets in a rhythm and we score on our first drive, we will undoubtedly have a good game. Cox is off...we got problems. Borges finally gets to show his genius again this year, as he has a host of great athletes and, as Ragan said, a duct tape-less QB.
Ragan, it is GREAT to hear from you on here. For those of you who DON'T know Ragan, he is my uncle, and also the uncle of Thomas, Hank and Nolen Lamberth. He knows his football. He loves his football. And to put it bluntly, the communication genes in the family were definitely passed down from Bob Ingram. Thanks for your contribution Ragan, and we look forward to your own posts in the near future.
War Eagle.
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