http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/auburn-university-trees-poisoned-by-angry-alabama-fan
Ahhh... Makes sense now
Cross state rivalries can get a little... testy
and Spike® 80DF herbicide is nasty stuff
http://www.dowagro.com/range/products/spike80DF.htm
I wonder if it works on Fig Trees?
Idle conjecture only