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Auburn University, The New "Thug U"

Written by Benjamin Dial
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Move over, Miami Hurricanes. Auburn University is the new “Thug U.”

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Cam Newton, his team, his coach, and his university can expect to be put under the microscope for the immediate future. Every single move, comment, and reaction will be scrutinized and discussed. Auburn knows this, yet we continue to get more and more evidence about the state of Auburn University athletics.

And the evidence just isn’t pretty.

This is not just a perception problem. While the SEC and their mob boss, Don Michael Slive, will not investigate the matter of Cam Newton’s recruitment, the FBI and the NCAA already have started their own investigations.

It would be very easy to dismiss Cam Newton and his father allegedly selling the Heisman Trophy frontrunner’s services as an isolated case. Even the actions of one extremely moronic donor could be excused as the proverbial bad apple upsetting the whole cart. I’m a forgiving individual and was willing to do so. I was willing to dismiss photos like the one above of freshman tight end Dakota Mosley with wads of cash. I was willing to forget the youtube exploits of freshman running back Michael Dyer.

Then I watched Auburn play Georgia on Saturday.

Gene Chizik’s Auburn team is compiled of dirty players with bad attitudes. Sportsmanship? Forget about it. Restraint? No sir. In fact, when you discuss the entirety that is the Auburn football program, compiling a list of grievances and offenders quickly becomes a tedious task.

Against Georgia, the Auburn Tigers had dirty hits against Georgia quarterback, Aaron Murray. They were flagged for multiple personal foul penalties. They threw punches. They had ejections. Amazingly, they were all different offenders. It wasn’t a single rogue player that failed to take his bipolar medicine before kickoff. This was a team-wide epidemic. 

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Even when Cecil Newton isn’t pimping his son’s services on craiglists, the Heisman hopeful oozes a mentality that simply isn’t championship material. After being caught trying to purchase a laptop one presumes he knew to be stolen, after tossing the laptop out of a window in an effort to evade being arrested, after allegations of academic fraud, and now after allegations that could render him ineligible and the season a bust for the Auburn Tigers, one might think that Cam Newton would be humble, gracious, and focused on the team and their goals of winning a national championship.

That isn’t exactly what we saw.

What we witnessed was Cam Newton on at least three different occasions become a one-man parade as he trounced and bounced all by his lonesome in front of the Auburn faithful. The message was clear: Have no fear, War Eagle, Cam Newton is here.

It has been reported that the NCAA informed Auburn University of possible eligibility issues surrounding Cam Newton, and to play him certainly brought with it some risk. If playing Cam Newton alone was not a slap in the face of the NCAA, then the pomp and circumstance show that Cam Newton displayed for the cameras and the fans in response to him starting was a haymaker to the jaw of college football’s governing body.

As bad as the Cam Newton for 2012 campaign proved to be- complete with “Yes We Cam” signs- Nick Fairley trumped it by becoming the dirtiest player in the SEC. Time and time again his hits against Murray were late and needlessly violent. The play that finally took Murray out of the game was a cheap dive into the back of Murray’s knee. Instead of showing respect and class, Fairley ran some 20 yards down field and did a dance that half resembled the dirty chicken and half that of a pro wrestler proclaiming he is the next world champion with an imaginary belt swipe.

Georgia had every right to be upset, and they should have stood up for their quarterback. The team without a gripe, the Auburn Tigers, ended up being the team that threw punches. First, it was Michael Goggans that threw a right hand in the original scuffle that resulted in an ejection. Shortly after, Mike Blanc got tossed as well. As benches cleared, Mark Richt and the Georgia coaching staff worked responsibly to defuse the escalating tempers. It’s a good thing because they were getting little to no help from the Auburn coaching staff. Gene Chizik was too busy jumping and pumping his arms in an effort to keep the Tigers on their emotional and temperamental high.

In short, Gene Chizik ichiziks the biggest thug of all. In the end, teams take on the persona of their head coach. It is no coincidence then, that Auburn plays dirty and without sportsmanship. After all, with the game well in hand late in the fourth quarter, Chizik decided that piling up the points was worth risking his prize thoroughbred to injury by continuing to run Cam Newton again and again.

With Chizik egging the Tigers into their personal foul frenzy, it was Richt that had the common sense to help Auburn stop embarrassing themselves. It’s rare to see a coach who is behind on the scoreboard take a knee to end the game, but Richt knew that if Chizik wasn’t going to control the Tigers, he would have to do it for him.

For now, Auburn is riding high. They are undefeated and will play for the SEC championship in Atlanta. If the Tigers escape one more conference game at Alabama and the SEC Championship game afterward, they will play for the BCS National Championship. Of course, there will be speculation about their wins and if they will stand due to Newton’s eligibility issues. But until the day of reckoning, the War Eagles are flying high.

So was Miami.

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0 William Bryhn 2011-05-28 16:33 #301
Still an absolutely fantastic article Ben
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-1 fred62884 2011-03-14 03:38 #300
Typical PIG fan....
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-1 fred62884 2011-03-14 03:38 #299
Typical PIG fan....
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0 Guest 2011-01-17 23:13 #298
How was it determined that Cam attempted to buy the Laptop?

The stolen property had Cam Newton's name painted on it (Upside down) and was in Cam Newton's room when the Police first visited him. Cam threw it out the window, and tried to lie about that... The Police intercepted several Text messages from Cam's buddy about finding the Computer and was hiding it for Cam.

Don't sound like an attempt to innocently purchase a computer that turned out to be stolen...
I sounds like just one of several lies that Cam told in that little 'Caper'.
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+1 Guest 2011-01-17 23:13 #297
How was it determined that Cam attempted to buy the Laptop?

The stolen property had Cam Newton's name painted on it (Upside down) and was in Cam Newton's room when the Police first visited him. Cam threw it out the window, and tried to lie about that... The Police intercepted several Text messages from Cam's buddy about finding the Computer and was hiding it for Cam.

Don't sound like an attempt to innocently purchase a computer that turned out to be stolen...
I sounds like just one of several lies that Cam told in that little 'Caper'.
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0 Guest 2011-01-10 22:35 #296
Quoting go to hell alabama:
Look at the retard who wrote this article.

That's an AU recruit, good try though
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0 Guest 2011-01-10 22:35 #295
Quoting go to hell alabama:
Look at the retard who wrote this article.

That's an AU recruit, good try though
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0 Guest 2010-12-06 15:06 #294
I would have to totally agree with Joe Dirt! Jesus is much faster, stronger, and better looking than Cam! Also, he is not a cheater!
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+1 Guest 2010-12-06 15:06 #293
I would have to totally agree with Joe Dirt! Jesus is much faster, stronger, and better looking than Cam! Also, he is not a cheater!
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0 Guest 2010-12-06 15:01 #292
I do NOT have a problem with Cam Newton, but I do have a problem with the way Auburn fans WORSHIP him. You would think this guy saved the world or something! Seriously...I think any of you Auburn fans would sleep with him, and that includes the guys! You guys need to find someone else to Idolize! How about Jesus??? Now that is a man!
ROLL TIDE!!!!!!
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-1 Guest 2010-12-06 15:01 #291
I do NOT have a problem with Cam Newton, but I do have a problem with the way Auburn fans WORSHIP him. You would think this guy saved the world or something! Seriously...I think any of you Auburn fans would sleep with him, and that includes the guys! You guys need to find someone else to Idolize! How about Jesus??? Now that is a man!
ROLL TIDE!!!!!!
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0 Guest 2010-11-30 18:05 #290
auburn fans... u cry about Firley getting chop blocked and punched... STOP CRYING... Ealey was getting his eyes pole out against FLA and y'all CHOPPED BLOCKED GLENN DORSEY!!! so shut ur traps THUG AU
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-2 Guest 2010-11-30 18:05 #289
auburn fans... u cry about Firley getting chop blocked and punched... STOP CRYING... Ealey was getting his eyes pole out against FLA and y'all CHOPPED BLOCKED GLENN DORSEY!!! so shut ur traps THUG AU
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0 Guest 2010-11-28 01:18 #288
Look at the retard who wrote this article.
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0 Guest 2010-11-28 01:18 #287
Look at the retard who wrote this article.
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0 Benjamin Dial 2010-11-27 02:27 #286
I love the "we're at the top so everyone is piling on us" argument that Auburn fans love to use. This would make it sound like people are calling Ohio State dirty. They say these things about Oregon or TCU or LSU.

But you know what...they don't say these things about the teams at the top. The "dirty" label that has been given to Auburn is specific only to Auburn. It has nothing to do with Auburn being at the top.

There must be some other reason...
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-4 Benjamin Dial 2010-11-27 02:27 #285
I love the "we're at the top so everyone is piling on us" argument that Auburn fans love to use. This would make it sound like people are calling Ohio State dirty. They say these things about Oregon or TCU or LSU.

But you know what...they don't say these things about the teams at the top. The "dirty" label that has been given to Auburn is specific only to Auburn. It has nothing to do with Auburn being at the top.

There must be some other reason...
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0 Guest 2010-11-23 00:39 #284
This article is pathetic, but being one of the best programs in the country this year brings with it a huge bull's eye, so its to be expected.

Calling Auburn "thug U" is laughable. Take a look at Auburn's record lately as far as off field discrepancies (other than the Newton fiasco). Pretty clean. Now look at Georgia's. 21 players arrested this year. Now look at Florida's. Yep.

During the AU GA game it was the GA players that STARTED the fights. Half the GA team came off of the sidelines to engage, yet Auburn's players actually stayed on the sidelines like they're supposed to.

Also, you're a complete moron if you argue that the Fairley hit to the knee is obviously a malicious play. HE WAS BEING BLOCKED INTO MURRAY. Grow up. Its called football.
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-2 Guest 2010-11-23 00:39 #283
This article is pathetic, but being one of the best programs in the country this year brings with it a huge bull's eye, so its to be expected.

Calling Auburn "thug U" is laughable. Take a look at Auburn's record lately as far as off field discrepancies (other than the Newton fiasco). Pretty clean. Now look at Georgia's. 21 players arrested this year. Now look at Florida's. Yep.

During the AU GA game it was the GA players that STARTED the fights. Half the GA team came off of the sidelines to engage, yet Auburn's players actually stayed on the sidelines like they're supposed to.

Also, you're a complete moron if you argue that the Fairley hit to the knee is obviously a malicious play. HE WAS BEING BLOCKED INTO MURRAY. Grow up. Its called football.
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0 Guest 2010-11-19 04:34 #282
Quoting mcscutt:
By the way, I hear he is playing this week... does that tell you anything?

Just more of what we already knew- you idiots are delusional and like to make sh** up out of thin air. Playing would be a pretty neat trick for Aaron seeing how UGA has a bye week. Combine that with the fact that Murray hasn't even been able to practice since WrestleMania on the plains and I think that means you should just go ahead and STFU before you embarrass yourself any further. LOL oh who am I kidding, that's pretty much impossible for an Auburn fan to do nowadays because the only way one could possibly NOT embarrass themselves would be to deny all AU ties altogether since no one in their right mind would dare claim to be an AU fan right now taking into acct the state of that sham of a program and "higher learning institution." Enjoy your vacated season and loss of accreditation, barners... couldn't happen to a more deserving, classless bunch!
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-1 Guest 2010-11-19 04:34 #281
Quoting mcscutt:
By the way, I hear he is playing this week... does that tell you anything?

Just more of what we already knew- you idiots are delusional and like to make sh** up out of thin air. Playing would be a pretty neat trick for Aaron seeing how UGA has a bye week. Combine that with the fact that Murray hasn't even been able to practice since WrestleMania on the plains and I think that means you should just go ahead and STFU before you embarrass yourself any further. LOL oh who am I kidding, that's pretty much impossible for an Auburn fan to do nowadays because the only way one could possibly NOT embarrass themselves would be to deny all AU ties altogether since no one in their right mind would dare claim to be an AU fan right now taking into acct the state of that sham of a program and "higher learning institution." Enjoy your vacated season and loss of accreditation, barners... couldn't happen to a more deserving, classless bunch!
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0 Guest 2010-11-18 22:23 #280
You are a fool!! You had better add GA to the list of teams that you pull for!! You must not have been watching the same Auburn-GA game that I was, because I saw GA players ON TOP of Fairley - kicking & punching him - that is what precipitated the Auburn players to punch the GA players - to get them off of him!!! & Fairley did not come anywhere NEAR the back of the QB's knee - a GA player pushed him into him, and his head BARELY TOUCHED the little crybaby's leg -- but he went down and put on an Oscar winning performance for everyone!! By the way, I hear he is playing this week..... does that tell you anything???? Can you say faking?? Other than that, his offensive line sucks!!-- they can't keep Fairley from tackling him!! You are out of touch with reality & need to take your own medication!! You also need your eyes examined!!
war damn eagle!!
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-6 Guest 2010-11-18 22:23 #279
You are a fool!! You had better add GA to the list of teams that you pull for!! You must not have been watching the same Auburn-GA game that I was, because I saw GA players ON TOP of Fairley - kicking & punching him - that is what precipitated the Auburn players to punch the GA players - to get them off of him!!! & Fairley did not come anywhere NEAR the back of the QB's knee - a GA player pushed him into him, and his head BARELY TOUCHED the little crybaby's leg -- but he went down and put on an Oscar winning performance for everyone!! By the way, I hear he is playing this week..... does that tell you anything???? Can you say faking?? Other than that, his offensive line sucks!!-- they can't keep Fairley from tackling him!! You are out of touch with reality & need to take your own medication!! You also need your eyes examined!!
war damn eagle!!
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0 Guest 2010-11-18 13:09 #278
Spin spin spin, deflect deflect deflect, it's all you pathetic Auburn fans can do. I love the argument that Fairley was being blocked into Murray's leg... he was being blocked to the right, yet he dove left, and put his helmet in the worst spot possible, just like he did when the ball was long gone yet he speared Aaron right in the spine. Notice how NO ONE ELSE IN THE COUNTRY is on your side in this one, you retarded cow college rejects. "All in" indeed, good luck with all that... classless til the bitter end, the whole lot of ya.
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+6 Guest 2010-11-18 13:09 #277
Spin spin spin, deflect deflect deflect, it's all you pathetic Auburn fans can do. I love the argument that Fairley was being blocked into Murray's leg... he was being blocked to the right, yet he dove left, and put his helmet in the worst spot possible, just like he did when the ball was long gone yet he speared Aaron right in the spine. Notice how NO ONE ELSE IN THE COUNTRY is on your side in this one, you retarded cow college rejects. "All in" indeed, good luck with all that... classless til the bitter end, the whole lot of ya.
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0 Guest 2010-11-18 12:37 #276
sounds good to me. go [censored]ing hang out in sky bar and pay 30 dollars before u even get a drink.
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-2 Guest 2010-11-18 12:37 #275
sounds good to me. go [censored]ing hang out in sky bar and pay 30 dollars before u even get a drink.
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0 Guest 2010-11-18 11:50 #274
Quoting go dawgs:
WE GET IT. no one cares that you waste your time on this blog writing the same thing you have the past 8 posts. any kind of personal foul=thugs in your mind. now shut up please.go dawgs


You should care. The fact that you don't means you endorse the thUGA way. thUGA gets the most personal fouls and unsportsman like penalties for a reason. thUGA has the most players arrested for a reaon. thUGA is the reigning Fulmer Cup champ for a reason. Your coaches are thugs. They require and inspire thug behavior.

Thug coaches. Thug players. thUGA.
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+2 Guest 2010-11-18 11:50 #273
Quoting go dawgs:
WE GET IT. no one cares that you waste your time on this blog writing the same thing you have the past 8 posts. any kind of personal foul=thugs in your mind. now shut up please.go dawgs


You should care. The fact that you don't means you endorse the thUGA way. thUGA gets the most personal fouls and unsportsman like penalties for a reason. thUGA has the most players arrested for a reaon. thUGA is the reigning Fulmer Cup champ for a reason. Your coaches are thugs. They require and inspire thug behavior.

Thug coaches. Thug players. thUGA.
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0 Guest 2010-11-18 11:34 #272
Crimson Crush,

Obsess much?

I've never understood why Bama fans think the "West Georgia" comment is an insult. Do they honestly think the state of Alabama has a better national reputation than the state of Georgia? It doesn't. It's like them calling us "Alabama Polytech" and thinking that's an insult. Auburn is proud of its polytech lineage. Surely they know that schools like MIT and Georgia Tech and Cal Tech are all polytechs, and enrolling in a polytech is generally considered a more difficult academic route than following the masses into [state] University right? Well....maybe not.

Peace be with you.
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+2 Guest 2010-11-18 11:34 #271
Crimson Crush,

Obsess much?

I've never understood why Bama fans think the "West Georgia" comment is an insult. Do they honestly think the state of Alabama has a better national reputation than the state of Georgia? It doesn't. It's like them calling us "Alabama Polytech" and thinking that's an insult. Auburn is proud of its polytech lineage. Surely they know that schools like MIT and Georgia Tech and Cal Tech are all polytechs, and enrolling in a polytech is generally considered a more difficult academic route than following the masses into [state] University right? Well....maybe not.

Peace be with you.
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0 Guest 2010-11-18 11:31 #270
WE GET IT. no one cares that you waste your time on this blog writing the same thing you have the past 8 posts. any kind of personal foul=thugs in your mind. now shut up please.go dawgs
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-3 Guest 2010-11-18 11:31 #269
WE GET IT. no one cares that you waste your time on this blog writing the same thing you have the past 8 posts. any kind of personal foul=thugs in your mind. now shut up please.go dawgs
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0 Guest 2010-11-18 11:03 #268
Only program in the history of college football to premeditate a team-wide taunting of an opponent?

thUGA

Program to have the most players arrested over the last offseason?

thUGA

Program with the most personal fouls and unsportsman like conduct penalties this season?

thUGA

Program that had a coach taunt and yell obscenities at an opposing player?

thUGA

Reigning Fulmer Cup champion?

thUGA.

Who is the new Miami?

thUGA
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-3 Guest 2010-11-18 11:03 #267
Only program in the history of college football to premeditate a team-wide taunting of an opponent?

thUGA

Program to have the most players arrested over the last offseason?

thUGA

Program with the most personal fouls and unsportsman like conduct penalties this season?

thUGA

Program that had a coach taunt and yell obscenities at an opposing player?

thUGA

Reigning Fulmer Cup champion?

thUGA.

Who is the new Miami?

thUGA
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