Live From The Plains of Auburn... It's the Night Before Christmas... Sort Of!

Auburn is buzzing tonight. I just got back from a stroll around campus and it's crowded... very crowded. It very much has the feel of a big conference game. I roped off my tailgating area this afternoon and it was a challenge. By 3:00 CST there were very few places left to claim.

You can tell by the crowds that expectations are super high this year. All the restaurants are jammed. Several of the bookstores are staying open late and have long lines. The campus looks incredible.

I walked around the stadium and even peaked in. I have to echo what Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs said yesterday, the place looks great. The brick wall and gate around the "home" side looks awesome. The wrought iron they use makes the place look first class. I especially like the signage. If you are heading over tomorrow I think you'll be impressed.

If you are driving in, allow yourself a little extra time. I'm not kidding when I say the crowds are large. It very much has the feel of an LSU, Georgia, Florida game. There is a tremendous amount of construction going on and I imagine some tailgating spots have been sacrificed.

I did see several Washington State fans around town. It's always good to see our visitors on campus. I don't expect there will be many these week.

The weather should be as ideal as it possibly can for an early September game. There is no rain in the forecast and the high should be in the upper 80's with the humidity in the high 60's. For those of you making the trip in the morning, have a safe drive and War Eagle!

Note: The much anticipated Under Armour television commercial starring Coach Tommy Tuberville will air Saturday night during the game on ESPN 2. The ad features Tuberville with "fake" Auburn players. Tuberville's Line: You guessed it, "Click-Clack".