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Harvey Almorn Updyke Jr. Mug Shot Released [PHOTO]

Alabama police have released this mug shot of Harvey Almorn Updyke Jr., the man accused of poisoning oak trees at Toomer's Corner near the Auburn University campus. Auburn Police Department Harvey A. Updyke Jr., 62, of Dadeville, Ala., was arrested in connection with the poisoning of iconic oak trees at...

Auburn Tree Poisoning and 5 Other Pranks Born of College Rivalries

College rivalries are the stuff of legend, but some Southern football fans may have taken things too far with a recent prank. A University of Alabama fan stands accused of poisoning -- yes, poisoning -- 130-year-old trees at Toomer's Corner, a famous intersection where the Auburn University campus meets the town. A man...

Arkansas Thanks Auburn for Firing Its Offensive Coordinator

Really, it's Christmas in early October when your opponent cans its offensive coordinator midweek. Frustrated Arkansas took the news in stride, piling up 400+ yards in a 25-22 victory over Auburn tonight.At one point midway through the fourth quarter, Auburn had cobbled together just 109 yards of offense before a pair of...

Toomers Corner News From the Web

01/25/12 AU's Gogue accepts committee's Toomer's Oaks solution Source: Opelika-Auburn News - Opelika AL The Committee to Determine the Future of Rolling Toomer's Corner's recommendation to replace the trees at Toomer's Corner with one or more large trees has been accepted by Auburn University president Dr. Jay Gogue, said AU Director of Communications Mike Clardy.
11/22/11 Iron Bowl 2011 Source: The Corner News - Auburn AL Playing the first game against Alabama since the poisoning of Toomer's trees may make this year harder for many Auburn fans.
02/17/11 Fans concerned Auburn Alabama rivalry out of control Source: NBC - WSFA 12 - Montgomery AL Carol Kloess is a life-long Alabama fan--who believe it or not--wanted to see what Toomer's Corner was like.
01/19/11 âTracy's Corner' born following Auburn's 22-19... Source: Cherokee County Herald - Centre AL If you can't come to Toomer's Corner, we will bring Toomer's Corner to you!

Background on Toomers Corner

Auburn Tigers is the name given to Auburn University athletic teams. The University is a member of the Southeastern Conference and competes in NCAA Division I, fielding 19 varsity teams in 13 sports:

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