The Foundation Has Been Laid

The Tigers run in the SEC tournament comes to an end after 3 wins with a 91 to 67 loss to undefeated Kentucky, but as Coach Pearl says, the foundation has been laid for the future.  The future of Auburn basketball seems bright.

Auburn's Run in the Tournament

Our run in the tournament continues with a wild and improbable 73 to 70 win over LSWho.  I heard the end on the radio.  KT Harrell buries a 3 to send it into overtime.  Auburn never leads in the game until overtime.  That's 3 wins in 3 days.  You think we don't have the best coach in the SEC?  You think better days are not ahead for the AU basketball program?  Then think again.  For the first since Cliff Ellis's brief heyday, I am enthusiastic about Auburn basketball.  If we beat Kentucky tomorrow. . . oh, I know it won't happen, but if it happens it will shock waves throughout the college basketball world.

The Basketball Team

Beats TAMU 66 to 59 to win the first two games of the SEC Tournament.  YES!  How bracing!  We are not going to win the tournament but this certainly gives us momentum heading into next year.

Phillip Marshall on Barbee

"In all honesty, if I was Tony Barbee, I'd be embarrassed that I coached a program for four years and left it like this."

- Phillip Marshall, commenting live during the Auburn-Kentucky game

If PM is saying this, that says something about the state of the program and our former coach.

Baseball

Auburn baseball starts its season this Friday. We are predicted to finish last in the SEC. But Golloway is talking of Omaha, again. I just hope we make the SEC tournament.

Frankly, I'm more interested in softball and what Clint Myers is building. Seems a powerhouse is emerging there.

Winning at LSU

One game does not make a season, yet it was good to see a road win in Baton Rouge.

Recruiting---Still

It sounds like a great class.  Scout has Auburn ranked #2.  I was in the car listening as Byron Cowart announced.  Some say he is the #1 prospect in the country.  Now I can get on with my life.