Tommy Tuberville Field House?
by Jay Coulter on Jun 27, 2010 5:02 PM CDT
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PrintBack in Tommy Tuberville's heyday, most believed he'd pass Pat Dye to become second on Auburn's all-time win list behind Shug Jordan. That naturally led to speculation as to how Auburn would honor him when his coaching days ended. With Jordan's name on the Stadium and Dye's attached to the field, many fans wondered aloud how the school could properly salute him.
Of course that all went down the drain with his dismissal in 2008. A national championship (by Alabama standards) in 2004 and six straight victories over the Tide deserves something. Right? Why not put his name on the new indoor practice facility set to open next year? How fitting would it be for Jacobs to honor his decade long nemesis with the facility the two fought over for most of their time together?
OK, I can't keep a straight face on this one. You have to admit though, it's funny to imagine The Tommy Tuberville Field House ribbon cutting ceremony with those two standing side-by-side.
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I don't know which one....
of you guys took out the trash, but thanks.
As far as the story, I find it highly unlikely Coach Tubberville’s name will be on any of the buildings at Auburn.
Amusing? Yes. Likely? No way!
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I wish
we would get out of the habit of naming every damn athletic building, venue or outhouse after someone still living. We were the first dolts to name a stadium after an active coach and then we had the Pat Dye Field incident a few years ago. Can’t we let a little time pass so history can judge if someone is worthy of such an honor?
Will change conferences for food. God bless.
by War Eagle Atlanta on Jun 28, 2010 10:46 AM CDT reply actions
You have a valid point WEA but ...
… in the two cases you cited, I for one applaud those moves. The two did more combined for Auburn football than any other duo in Auburn history. And after all, " Dead nose ’s smell no roses. "
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