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October 25, 2008
Tigers’ ship sinking fast
This season, which started so promising (until the Tigers actually kicked off) is now fading faster than the back of Noel Devine’s jersey as he heads to the end zone.
It’s almost unreadable now.
October 10, 2008
Auburn better be careful to avoid another upset
A couple of upsets fooled the crystal ball a week ago as South Carolina roared back to beat Ole Miss and Vanderbilt did the same to Auburn. The week’s total were 4-2, the season’s stand at 40-9. Let’s see how things go this week…
October 08, 2008
Tuberville’s leadership faces test
A little more than five years ago, I sat down with ex-Auburn head coach Pat Dye for an on-the-record conversation about the state of affairs surrounding Tiger football.
As many recall, that was the summer just after the failed “coup attempt” on Tommy Tuberville that left the school’s supporters split into two distinct factions.
Tuberville calls a quick audible
AUBURN — First, let’s take you back to Sunday.
“He’s the offensive coordinator,” Tommy Tuberville said of Tony Franklin less than 24 hours after Auburn lost to Vanderbilt, 14-13.
Remember that?
October 06, 2008
Dothan’s Shealy staying busy with family, work
For most, it would be chaotic. For Steadman Shealy, it’s normal.
October 05, 2008
Talladega race produces drama
TALLADEGA — Get rid of Talladega in the Chase equation? Are you crazy?
October 04, 2008
Tide won’t look past Kentucky
The crystal ball came back down to earth last week when it failed to correctly forecast the Ole Miss upset of Florida — exactly who did? — and also missed the Georgia-Alabama contest by a mile. Still, the week’s totals were a respectable 6-2 and the season ledger reads 36-7. Let’s see what the printout says for today’s games.
September 30, 2008
Former Auburn player tells story in new book
Thom Gossom knew he would one day write the story.
September 28, 2008
Tide rises to No. 2
Six weeks ago, few of even the most passionate Crimson Tide fans expected to wake up five games into the season with their team coming off a deceptively easy 41-30 victory over No. 3 Georgia, enjoying a 5-0 record and a No. 2 national ranking.
September 27, 2008
Tough game in Athens
It’s been quite a roll for the crystal ball over the last three weeks as the age-old process has correctly forecast the outcome of 24 of the last 25 games.
September 23, 2008
Dothan native Flowers back home for a cause
Despite many years spent away from Dothan, Richmond Flowers Jr. considers this home.
September 20, 2008
LSU just too tough for AU
The crystal ball has come back with a vengeance since starting at just 6-4. Another perfect week unfolded seven days ago as a 9-0 showing runs the unbeaten string to 17 straight. Season totals now stand at 23-4. How long can this last? We’ll see.
September 13, 2008
Easy day for Troy, Alabama
After a somewhat embarrassing beginning to the season for the old crystal ball, the mojo was reversed last week with a perfect 8-0 outing. That brings the season’s totals to 14-4 and prompts hope to spring eternal for another hot Saturday in the pickin’ department. Here’s this week’s offerings…
September 10, 2008
Paramore Column: How the SEC looks so far
Most teams in the Southeastern Conference have yet to play a conference game, but several will jump into the fray this weekend.
September 06, 2008
Looking for better week
The opening weekend of the 2008 college football season saw the crystal ball get off to the slowest start in memory. A whopping four teams fooled the process. It all produced a 6-4 slate for Week One. Let’s see if improvements are around the corner…
August 30, 2008
Paramore column: College predictions
The crystal ball of football prognosticating returns for its glorious 13th season today, as there are 10 games involving SEC teams on tap for the
August 20, 2008
Phil Paramore: Georgia has the target
As the arrival of college football’s opening day is now just a week away and counting, speculation about whether Georgia can live up to the lofty expectations placed upon the program continues
August 18, 2008
Phil Paramore column: Thursday now means college football night
It is now official: College football is no longer reserved for Saturdays. Thursday night has become a player.
August 08, 2008
Phil Paramore column: Voice of Legion Field dies
Some wise old sage once said deaths come in “threes.” Let’s hope the final one in sports is behind us.
July 30, 2008
Paramore column: Future looks bright for Tigers, Tide
It has been accurately said on many occasions that recruiting is the lifeblood of college football. If that is indeed so, Alabama and Auburn are facing bright futures.
July 29, 2008
Terry Goodson remembers friend, Coach Todd Horne
“I love you boy,” Terry Goodson told his best friend.
July 24, 2008
Szvetitz column:
HOOVER – It took 15 minutes, but he finally cracked … a smile, that is.
July 23, 2008
Rogers column: No looking back for LSU coach
HOOVER — Darth Vader arrived at SEC Football Media Days without his black cape, breathing apparatus and mask — or even his white ball cap that looks a couple sizes too tight.
Paramore column: Atlanta may call on Tide for another season opener
While the 2008 college football season is potentially one of the most unpredictable in years, the following season has been in the news this week, especially when it comes to Alabama and Auburn’s non-conference schedules.
Tebow lives up to ‘Golden Boy’ image
HOOVER — Tim Tebow didn’t look much like a rock star.
July 22, 2008
Media Days comes at the right time
Is it just me, or have SEC Media Days arrived just in the Nick of time?
July 21, 2008
West could be wild, wide open this fall
In Saturday’s editions, I offered a thumbnail sketch of the Southeastern Conference East Division teams. With the SEC media gathering this week in Birmingham, here’s a look at the West teams, in no particular order.
July 16, 2008
Phil Paramore column: All-Star Game worth staying up for
I admit it. I stayed with the Major League Baseball All-Star game until the bitter end. It came at 12:40 a.m., CDT.
July 12, 2008
Paramore: Trickle-down effect happens in sports, too
About the only thing I can remember about Economics classes is the trickle-down effect. I’ve finally figured out a way to apply it in sports.
July 09, 2008
Paramore: Rodriguez decision could set a precedent
The price of paper just got a lot more expensive. That’s especially true if you are a college coach and have a buyout clause in your contract.
News editor Christie Kulavich guides you to fun events happening in the Wiregrass.
Sports writer Drew Champlin writes about the latest sports news from Troy University.
Reporters Lance Griffin and Debbie Ingram write about latest news released on the country music development planned for Houston County.
