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#PMARSHONAU: College football's NFL dance

This piece really gets at the heart of what I love about college ball – for all the NFL stars, there are 3 times as many kids who get college degrees and leading rewarding lives who otherwise wouldn't without a sports scholarship.

Nosa Eguae's open letter to Auburn fans

Defensive tackle Nosa Eguae, who played his final game at Auburn in Monday night’s BCS Championship Game, has written what he terms an open letter to the Auburn family.

Final Auburn link of the day. College football is different from pro ball for this reason.

Gone in 79 seconds: Auburn at the BCS Championship

This is such a well written piece with Auburn on the day of the National Title game. I have such respect for Coach Gus Malzahn.

Alabama vs. Auburn: What Each Team Must Do to Win 2013 Iron Bowl | Bleacher Report

This is a big week for me and my state. If you’ve never lived in Alabama, you just can’t understand how big a game this football game is under normal circumstances. Given what’s on the line this year, it’s an amazing week to be an Alabamian.

Oh, and…. War Eagle!

Auburn vs. Mississippi State: Gus Malzahn Brings Magic to the Plains in Epic Win | Bleacher Report

What a great finish to this game yesterday. I had to quit watching at one point, but it was nice to see a bit of old 2010 magic back in the last couple minutes.

War Eagle @LeoDiCaprio.

Auburn Tigers: Gus Malzahn Continues to Win Against All Odds | Bleacher Report

College football is nearly here, and our coach at Auburn has me excited about the season. Here’s a nice overview of Malzahn’s history as a coach.