Posted on 10/15/2006 6:06:47 AM PDT by indcons
AUBURN, Ala., Oct. 14 — It can be a merciless existence in the Southeastern Conference, with a team’s schedule stacked with Top 25 opponents and fierce crowds of up to 107,000 people screaming from start to finish at a visiting squad. Given all that, it was not exactly surprising that No. 2 Florida, trying to stay in the national championship hunt, was finally taken down by the SEC gantlet here Saturday night in Jordan-Hare Stadium.
The Gators were surrounded by a howling crowd of 87,541, which revved up the Auburn defense in the second half as the No. 11 Tigers — themselves ranked No. 2 only a week before — upset Florida, 27-17.
“This league is very tough, any team can sneak up on you, just like Vanderbilt did to Georgia today,” Florida wide receiver Andre Caldwell said. “You got to have your hard hat every week in this league.”
Until Saturday, Florida (6-1, 4-1 SEC) had the résumé of a national title contender. The Gators had edged No. 13 Tennessee, 21-20. They had a 28-13 victory against Alabama, which had been in the top 25 coaches poll. The Gators also defeated No. 9 Louisiana State, 23-10.
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Auburn football ping
War Eagle!
:-D
Roll Tide! ;-)
Good morning, Star.
Yep...it was a great game. Auburn's performance in the second half was amazing, wasn't it?
A great game. Congratulations to Coach, Tubberville.
bttt
With another assist by the men in stripes. You should be proud.
We are the boys of ole Florida
F-L-O-R-I-D-A
Where the girls are the fairest
The boys are the squarest
Of any ole state down our way
We are all strong for ole Florida
Down where the ole Gators play
Through all kinds of weather
We'll all stick to-ge-the-ee-er-rrrr
Foo-ooo-oo-or F-L-O-R-I-D-A!
Feeling Gator pain today as only a true Gator can feel!
The nonsense from you is so typical, jayef!
BTW, when will LSU start winning? What's your SEC record again this year? We whupped you and we defeated Florida, who defeated you too.
Sour grapes??
Absolutely, and this isn't the first time either ;)
LSU fans are the most pathetic in the entire SEC.
Why even discuss this when the Buckeyes have a lock on the title? Heck, the Buckeyes could beat the Raiders.
Btw, USC played horribly though I am glad they kept their championship hopes alive. It wouldn't surprise me to see USC still at #3 when the polls come out.
Normally I wouldn't say this cause I'm a Bama fan but - - War Eagle!
In old Ohio there's a team
That's known throughout the land
Eleven warriors brave and bold,
Whose fame will ever stand.
And when the ball goes over,
Our cheers will reach the sky,
Ohio Field will hear again
The Buckeye Battle Cry!
Drive, Drive on down the field,
Men of the scarlet and gray;
Don't let them through that line,
We've got to win this game today,
COME ON OHIO!
Smash through to victory,
We cheer you as you go!
Our honor defend we will fight to the end
for OHIO!
Just thought I would get you in the mood...you will be hearing it alot on November 18th!
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