This would be silly coming from Auburn's administration. It's depressing coming from a state senator when our state is in the midst of serious financial issues.
As far as Auburn's claim to any titles, it reeks of petty jealousy. I really wish they would just stand on their own two feet, acknowledge us once a year in November, and be the best program they can be. I know folks would like to compare this to Alabama's recognition of the championships won during the 20s and 30s, which we did in the mid 80s. Sometimes, I wish we hadn't gone that far, although I believe these teams ought to be recognized. They blazed the trail for Southern football during an era when we were thought of as the mid majors of today. They deserve the honors and in fact were recognized as champions by the media back then despite the lack of a formal poll system like the AP.
As far as Auburn's claim to any titles, it reeks of petty jealousy. I really wish they would just stand on their own two feet, acknowledge us once a year in November, and be the best program they can be. I know folks would like to compare this to Alabama's recognition of the championships won during the 20s and 30s, which we did in the mid 80s. Sometimes, I wish we hadn't gone that far, although I believe these teams ought to be recognized. They blazed the trail for Southern football during an era when we were thought of as the mid majors of today. They deserve the honors and in fact were recognized as champions by the media back then despite the lack of a formal poll system like the AP.
