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Pat Dye: The Legendary Coach Who Resurrected Auburn Football History
When Pat Dye arrived on the Plains in 1981, Auburn University had captured just one Southeastern Conference title in the previous 48 years. Over the next decade, Dye dismantled that narrative, building a powerhouse that claimed four SEC championships and firmly established the Tigers as a national force. From his All-American playing days at Georgia to his transformative tenure as Auburn’s head coach and athletic director, Dye’s footprint on college football remains indelible.
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Russell County girls blank Valley on Senior Night
Kora Perry threw for 270 yards and three touchdowns, and the Russell County High defense never let Valley find the end zone as the Lady Warriors celebrated senior night with a 27-0 win over the Lady Rams on Thursday. Russell County (10-4) got its scoring from three different receivers, while...
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What led to the iconic photo of Uga V and the Auburn player?
In 1996, a photographer for the Montgomery Advertiser snapped a picture that is somewhat of a legend in the world of college football. The image shows Uga V, the University of Georgia’s live bulldog mascot, lunging toward an Auburn University football player during a game. The photograph isn’t just an unforgettable image ; it speaks to the depth of the rivalry between the two teams. The annual matchup is famously referred to as the "Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry." The teams first went head-to-head on the football field more than 130 years ago, on February 20, 1892. Watch this video to hear the story behind the photo of Uga and the Auburn player. It’s been 30 years since that picture was taken, and Charles Seiler, the man holding Uga’s leash, told USA TODAY what led to that historic moment and what he says is the “most famous” picture of himself. Back in 1996, football stadiums didn’t have jumbotrons. So, to see the play, Seiler and Uga V had to move closer to the field to follow the action. “It was a long play,” Seiler says. “An Auburn player made a good play. Caught the ball, ran in the end zone.” The