18 Auburn 32, Georgia Southern 17 No. A native of Columbus, Ga., Johnson grew up much closer to Auburn than Athens, but the Tigers never recruited him. Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. And sure enough, Georgia went. They just got wet. Malzahn has won more games against Alabama (three) than any coach in college football other than Les Milessince Nick Saban became the head coach in Tuscaloosa in 2007, but he's only 2-5 against LSU and 2-6 against Georgia. Ah, you dont think about all that stuff, said Dye, now 78, and busy running a hunting preserve and Japanese maple nursery on his land. Itd be just like asking Vince Dooley if he wanted Auburn to win.. The other thing is, there is no question that Georgia will have a tremendous home-field advantage playing in Atlanta. While playing for the Bulldogs from 1957-1960, under head coach Wally Butts, Dye was a first-team All-SEC lineman and two-time All-American (1959 and 1960). 2002: Georgia wasn't man enough to beat Alabama. Combined, those three teams have a .789 winning percentage over the past seven seasons. Auburn was coming down the field and could easily have gone back ahead. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. It wasnt no big deal. Pat Dye College Coaching Records, Awards and Leaderboards | College Football at Sports-Reference.com Pat Dye Career Record: 19 Years, 153-62-5, .707 Win% (at major schools) Bowl Record: 10 Games, 7-2-1, .750 Win% (at major schools) College Football Coaches Pat Dye Overview More Other SR Sites Pregame they were talking about James Jackson, because the game was on ESPN, Johnson said. Of course, he was noted for his athletic talent as part of ARC's winning football team. Under Dye, the Tigers posted a 6-6 record against Alabama, winning four straight matchups from 1986-89. He had been dealing with kidney-related issues and tested positive for COVID-19 in the last few months, his family said. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File). After the game, Dye was emotional. Auburn got the ball back once more, and with less than two minutes remaining was again driving down the field behind a slew of Burger completions. 6 Victories for Auburn in a span of eight games against Alabama from 1982 through 1989 under Pat Dye. var bling_len = 0; Sign up for the DawgNation Newsletter! But Coach Dooley and his staff actually thought James was going to come there, because the game was at 6 oclock that afternoon.. Thats what hurt.. And then I had to go back out to get a head shot when Coach Dooley announced that I was going to start the game. The Tigers led the nation in scoring defense, as well as rushing defense and total defense, in 1988. . Dye, too, is worried about the availability and/or effectiveness of a banged-up Johnson, whos a pretty dynamic player. Facing one of the toughest defenses in the country, Georgia had to roll with its backup quarterback. Dye was an even .500 against Alabama as a coach, and 7-5 against Georgia, but, let the record always show, he was a perfect 7-0 as a coach against Georgia Tech.. He was beloved, he touched so many lives and he will be missed by many, especially our family.. They recruited the same areas, as well. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. By 1983, in Dyes third year heading the program, the Tigers were establishing themselves as a major power. Did you encounter any technical issues? If it just hurts, they have things they can use for pain. } var sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_run_inline = true; Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Thursday, March 2, 6:51AM. Seasons: 120 (1902 to 2022) Record (W-L-T): 767-454-43 Adjusted Record (W-L-T): 770-452-42 Conferences: SEC, Southern, Ind Conf. While Dye is indeed a UGA alumnus, his loyalties have never been divided when it comes to Auburn. Ramsey, a defensive back who finished his Auburn career in 1990, was married. The coaching staffs were well-acquainted and stationed 174 miles apart. And that . The fallout from the investigation eventually led Dye to step down as Athletic Director in 1991, and as head coach the following year. Pat Dye and Auburn led Bobby Bowden and the Seminoles 31-27 in the fourth quarter, when the Tigers scored touchdowns on a 13-yard reverse by Freddy Weygard, interception returns of 33 yards by Kevin Porter and 22 yards by Ron Stallworth and Demetrius Threatts 8-yard run. Youve got this movement, integration and hybridization of the Georgia and Auburn coaches.. Pat Dye was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Georgia fans stormed the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium in 1986, only to be greeted by fire hoses. He was one of the defensive guys, and he was just as fast as I was. function sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline(browserType) { Coached by Pat Dye, the team finished the season with an 111 record and won their first Southeastern Conference (SEC) title since 1957. Dye's reply was "60 minutes," although it took him 120 minutes. Now, there are hedges surrounding the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Dye's tenure was also notable for the November 27, 1982 victory over arch-rival Alabama, when Dye's team defeated Alabama 2322 in Bryant's last regular-season game. I had interviewed for the job and just felt like I was here too long, my rootswere more recent and deeper. The defense saved us! So its great to have other good players surrounding you. The Crimson Tide finished .500 or worse four times duringTuberville's tenure, and the Bulldogs twice during Dye's. Neil Callaway, my close friend and former coach, was coaching Georgias offensive line. Its just a happenstance in the profession, Dooley said. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. . To reach him by email,click here. Out came the water cannons, showering everyone who dared set foot on the field. But, as fate would have it, Burger and the Tigers responded to Georgias 10-point lead with a 99-yard touchdown drive. Considered to be the greatest football coach in school history, the playing field at Auburns Jordan-Hare stadium was named in his honor in 2005. Whether its from Georgias camp or one of its opponents, nobody plays it straight up anymore when it comes to injuries. Behind their own talented defense and an unpredictable performance from the backup quarterback, the Bulldogs held on for the shocking 20-16 upset. Former Auburn coach Pat Dye died on Monday at the age of 80. Auburn was off to a 9-1 start, leaning on one of the countrys elite defenses and a future first-round draft pick in tailback Brent Fullwood. That was insignificant to the whupping we took on the field. Here's how those four coaches' resumes compare to one another: Success on the field matters more than anything else in college football. Jordan, Dye and Tuberville faced off against plenty ofgreat teams, too, of course. 7-ranked Bulldogs (11-1) get a rematch with Auburn on Saturday in the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta (4 p.m., CBS). It was a disappointment based on expectations and, for the first time since 1985, the season did not include a win over Alabama. He was 80 years old. Pat Dye. The game was scoreless at halftime. In the decade prior to his arrival, the Cowboys had had only one winning season (winning 35% of their games). Championships: 8 National Championships: 1957 and 2010 Bowl Record: 46 Bowls, 24-20-2, .543 W-L% (Major Bowls) Ranked in AP Poll: 40 Times (Preseason), 40 Times (Final), 602 Weeks (Total) Heisman Winners: Pat Sullivan (1971), Bo Jackson . Ramsey, who was convinced that Dye was somehow keeping him from getting NFL interest, was widely portrayed as a victim. It was the week after the Texas game that the Eric Ramsey scandal that would hover over Auburn football for more than four years blew up. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. It was more important for him to be with his family. Amid all this, Dooley had to face another challenge. He and his good friend and Auburn alum Dooley faced off in some of the physical matchups in the history of SEC football when Dooley coached Georgia the 1980s. Obviously, the legacy of Pat Dye goes well beyond his all-SEC and all-america honors as a Georgia player. As in 1986, the Tigers are a big favorite with SEC title aspirations. Dye ended his time as Auburns head coach with 99 wins, four SEC championships and four seasons with 10 or more wins. Pat Dye Tribute. In the 1989 draft, 10 players from Auburn were selected to set the school record. Throughout the season, the controversy grew. They ran out onto the field. if (Modernizr.desktop || Modernizr.laptop) { sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline('desktop'); } else { sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline('mobile'); } There might not be a tougher head coaching job in the country than the one Malzahn has at Auburn right now. Dye, who was a standout lineman at the University of Georgia, served as a defensive assistant under Paul "Bear" Bryant from 1965 to 1973. Now 78 and living on a 740-acre spread 15 miles outside of Auburn, he watches games through coaching glasses. Pat Dye Jr. walked in and made his way around the room to speak to everyone. He served as the Athletic Director at Auburn from 1981 to 1991 and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2005. Legendary Auburn football coach Pat Dye, one of the winningest coaches in school history, died on Monday. Bowl Record: 10 Games, 7-2-1, .750 Win% (at major schools) Dye guided the Tigers to a 99-39-4 record in 12 seasons from 1981 to 1992, winning at least a share of SEC championships in 1983, '87, '88 and '89. Jackson was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1998. And Georgia obliged. And heres the thing: All those cats up front will be on the field for Auburn at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It was a terrific win, and one that we needed, Dooley said. Lee County. As it turns out, it was a rare moment when Dye was trying to help out his alma mater. The Tigers would win just two more games a 24-22 escape at Vanderbilt and a 50-7 trouncing of Southwestern Louisiana. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. In September 2006, Dye partnered with publisher Mascot Books to release his first children's book, War Eagle!. Between 1980-89, the two schools combined for seven SEC titles and were competitive almost every season. Coach Dye was a two-time All American offensive guard at the University of Georgia. Pat Dye (1981-1992) Overall record: 99-39-4 (.711) SEC record: 48-27-3 (.634) Record vs. rivals: 26-24-2 (.519) Championships: Four conference (1983, 1987-89). Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Coach Bob Woodruff's team will be hard to stop if the sophomores can plug some of the line gaps. That success needs to be considered, though. Dye, who played offensive line and linebacker at Georgia, was inducted into the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame in Jacksonville in 2014. Born November 6, 1939 in Blythe, Ga., Dye would go on to play for the Georgia Bulldogs as a lineman. Remember way back in 2002 when the former Auburn coach and All-SEC defensive lineman for Georgia called out the Dogs? 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. In Dye's first year, he changed the culture into a winning program going 65 and paving the way for future success under coaches Al Kincaid (Dye's offensive coordinator) and Dennis Erickson. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He said it was going to be hard for him to make it to that game. His record at East Carolina University in six seasons was 48-18-1 and at the University of Wyoming 6-5. . Dye gave the tree special attention for over six years. Former Auburn coach Pat Dye died on Monday at the age of 80. His long touchdown runs 69 yards and 71 yards, respectively bookended the day's scoring.[9]. The Tigers were No. My personal perspective no inside scoop, other than a few Auburn folks I know saying hes a tough kid is that Johnson will play. Georgia, where we shared classes. The Longhorns finished that season 5-6. Famed Georgia play-by-play man Larry Munson said this: The defense saved us! The sophomoretook first-team reps in practice with Jackson away, and his excitement built with each passing day. Johnsons status for Saturdays game against Georgia is, as you might imagine, uncertain. Pat Dye was the legendary head football coach at Auburn from 1981 until 1992 who led the Tigers to four SEC Championship wins. He is hard-nosed, likes to work hard, likes to get dirty, and he loves Auburn. He asked Has James arrived? I said No sir. So Im saying to myself, James told me he wasnt going to be there, so I guess he didnt tell Coach Dooley he wasnt going to be there. I said Coach, Im ready.. He played in 3 All-Star games: the Blue Gray Classic, Senior Bowl, and Coaches All-American Game in 1960. He was a decent player, good enough to be a part-time starter. He is everything that represents Auburn the university, the football program, and the family. somebody runs in there and says they turned the sprinklers on. The drive fizzled, and soon Auburn had a 7-0 lead after Reggie Ware capped an 84-yard drive with a touchdown. Dye had been hospitalized for lingering kidney issues for several weeks and was diagnosed with COVID-19 with asymptomatic symptoms last. Dye coached the Tigers from 1981 to 1992 and served as the schools athletic director from 1981 to 1991. . Hugh Nall - played at Georgia 1976-1980, coached at Auburn 1999-2008. Auburn recovered, but a Georgia player knocked the ball backward, which should of resulted in the clock being stopped. Accordingly, it made for some slobber-knocking matchups, usually with an SEC title on the line. The Ramsey story broke in The Montgomery Advertiser as No. He then served from 1963-1964 in the US Army to fulfill an ROTC obligation where he played for the Ft. Benning 'Doughboys'. Pat Dye played high school football at Richmond Academy in Augusta, Georgia, from 1954-1956 where he was selected All-American and All-State while leading the team to the 1956 3A state championship, serving as team captain. Dye led the Tigers to a 99-39-4 record and won four Southeastern Conference Championships . Unbeknownst to Blakeney, Ramsey was taping the conversation. A hallmark of this rivalry is the interconnection of the schools. Jordan, Dye and Tuberville eachleft the job with higher overall and conference winning percentages than the program's current head coach has going into his eighth season at the helm. Went 13-0 in 2004, but finished No. Published On the first possession of the third quarter, they were driving toward the go-ahead points until Antonio Langham picked off a Stan White pass and returned it for a touchdown. Trailing 14-10, Auburn was at the Georgia 2 with 19 seconds left. Championships: 14division, eightconference, threenational. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. And while his Tigers were thoroughly dominant up front in the previous meeting with Georgia, there still are a lot of things about this rematch that give him cause for concern. Do you have a blog? Johnson attempted his first pass on 2nd-and-7, a near-interception that deflected off the hands of not one, but two Auburn defenders before hitting the turf. The next day at Legion Field, Auburn players walked out of the locker for the kickoff with helmets held high in a silent salute to their coach. And I did mention that, both to one of the board members that I knew who played football at Auburn, and also to Gov. That was one thing I think made it not so good is that they turned the hose on some of the fans in the stands that were celebrating, Dooley said. Dye's overall coaching record was 153-62-5 in 17 years at . 1983 Nov 13. 1983 Southeastern Conference football standings, 1983 Florida State Seminoles football team, "Auburn Wins 1984 Sugar Bowl, but National Championship Still Eludes Tigers", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1983_Auburn_Tigers_football_team&oldid=1130536523, 1983 Southeastern Conference football season, Southeastern Conference football champion seasons, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox college sports team season with no sport parameter, Pages using CFB schedule with named parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Archie 13 yard pass from Lastinger (Butler kick), Joe Carter 3-yard pass from Walter Lewis (Tiffin kick), This page was last edited on 30 December 2022, at 17:28. He was instrumental in moving the Iron Bowl to Auburn every other year, and in 1989 led the first victory against rival Alabama hosted on Auburn's campus. A lot in common in a lot of ways, Dooley said. Public records for Pat Dye range in age from 49 years old to 78 years old. Auburns streak restarted with the preseason poll for 1986 and included every ranking in that season plus 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1990 until the Tigers fell out of the rankings in the Dec. 4, 1990, poll after losing three of their final four regular-season games to drop to 7-3-1. After his playing days were done, he began his career as a coach in 1965 at Alabama. It seemed only fitting to run Ron Cherubini's package on the East Carolina coaching legend after Dye was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame earlier this year for his accomplishments at ECU, Wyoming . (Louis Favorite/AJC), Jubilant Georgia fans wanted a piece of history after the Bulldogs won at Auburn in 1986. TheBulldogs had just sealed a shocking win against Auburn. And Im here to tell you, if we had our preferences, wed be playing somebody besides Georgia. Pat Dye played high school football at Richmond Academy in Augusta, Georgia, from 1954-1956 where he was selected All-American and All-State while leading the team to the 1956 3A state championship, serving as team captain. "He was the ultimate teammate, and I loved the guy. The 1992 season started with a thud, a 45-21 blowout loss at Ole Miss. In 12 years, Pat Dye posted a 99-39-4 record while leading the Tigers to four SEC titles. The streak started after a 42-0 loss to Tennessee on Sept. 27, 1980. Three days past the 25th anniversary of that game, Auburn equaled the fourth-quarter output of the 1985 Tigers in a 65-43 victory over Arkansas. Bear Bryant led Alabama to four national championships during the Jordan era. When his career was complete, Dye was the Tigers' third-winningest coach with a record 99-39-4. "It's sad to learn of Coach Dye's passing," said former UGA head coach and director of athletics Vince Dooley. Defensive lineman Tracy Rocker played for Auburn from 1985 through 1988. Even beyond Dooley, Dye and Jordan, a great many players and coaches on one side started or ended up on the other side. The Tigers played with great emotion. He was a consensus All-American in 1983 and a unanimous All-American and the Heisman Trophy winner in 1985. "I never played with a greater football player than Pat Dye," former Georgia teammate and fellow hall-of-famer Fran Tarkenton said in a statement. Dye had been hospitalized due to kidney-related issues, and while undergoing treatment, he was diagnosed with coronavirus, according to CNN affiliate WVTM. And Rodney Garner, who played and coached for me, was coaching their defensive line, Dye said during a phone conversation from his Notasulga, Ala. Having coached at Auburn and living here in the same state with Alabama, youve got to know I wanted Georgia to win the ballgame.. All rights reserved (About Us). // see sr.menus.js:sr_menus_checkInfoCookie to explain The question was when (Jackson) would return to the team, Dooley said. But you had guys like (running back) Lars Tate, who was a good friend of mine. We do understand the psychology in this ballgame. Auburn also had the No. Dye, 80, died Monday. if (el_info && el_button && (button_cookie || (siblingsHidden + bling_len <= 4))) {el_button.parentNode.removeChild(el_button); el_info.classList.add('open'); } ATHENS Wheres Pat Dye when Georgia needs him? And, mostly, thats a good thing. Tuberville coached at Auburn during an era where LSU and Florida won two national championships each. Pat Dye, legendary Auburn head coach and athletic director, died today at the age of 80. The NCAA found other violations in the investigation and found Auburn guilty of lack of institutional control. Lest we forget, Georgia didnt compete very well in that regard in the last meeting, won by the Tigers 40-17 on Nov. 11 in Auburn, Ala. Auburns formidable front seven and stout defensive line in particular absolutely stoned the Bulldogs vaunted rushing attack that day. In an interview many years later, Dye revealed that the athletic administration at Wyoming failed to have him sign his contract when they hired him. Weeks after the Iron Bowl, Terry Bowden was named head coach. The Bulldogs thought enough of him to induct. The baseball mega-agent sets a record with commissions of up to $191 million, leading a group of 15 managing over $20 billion in active playing contracts . Dad would be honored and humbled to know about this overwhelming outreach. Maybe he thought that, or perhaps he just. So todays installment will focus on both of those seasons. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much else { el_button.classList.add('show'); } Before their 13-7 victory on Nov. 12, 1983, in Athens ended the Bulldogs three-game winning streak in the series, the Tigers had seven victories in their previous 19 games against Georgia. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Longtime Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan is dead at 78. The Tigers had winning records in conference play in 2019 and . Its hard to beat somebody twice. "If (the rivalry) took on any feeling, it'd make you. FOR MORE OF AL.COMS COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF THE SEC, GO TO OUR SEC PAGE. Tennessee won 30-21, and the 1991 season turned south. The scoreboard showed Georgias victory but did not tell the final story, (Louis Favorite/AJC), Vince Dooley left Auburn to build a powerhouse at Georgia. During his Auburn coaching career, Dye amassed a record of 99-39-4, following only coaches Mike Donahue and Ralph Jordan for the most wins in school history. 1 spot for two polls in 1957, one in 1958 and two in 2010. Theyll just pad him up and Johnson will go. Both schools, for all the on-field sparks and havoc in their meetings, are more alike than they are different. Dyes teams account for four of the nine No. . Georgia and Auburn will continue their heated rivalry on Saturday. Meanwhile, Pat Dye (right) did the same at Auburn in the 1980s after Dooley turned down the Tigers. Dye won national coach of the year in 1983, and he was a three-time SEC coach of the year. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The game was over, but the wave of Georgia fans kept getting closer to Vince Dooley and Tim Brando. The Auburn offense, meanwhile, was struggling. They lowered Dooley so that he could shake hands with Tigers coach Pat Dye, and then conduct the customary on-field postgame interview. CNNs David Close contributed to this report. var siblingsHidden = 0; (She) practically raised James. Though Dye is thoroughly blue-and-orange now, he still has a special affinity for Georgia, where he matriculated and played football from 1957-60. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. They had a front that was so vicious. Auburns 51-poll streak started with the last three of 1982, stretched through the 1983 and 1984 seasons before ending when the Tigers were not ranked in the final poll of 1985 after ending the season with losses to Alabama and Texas A&M, the latter in the Cotton Bowl. Theres probably a great mutual respect between the two schools. Cost us a conference championship.. Dye's family includes 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Fran Tarkenton. Dye also led East Carolina to the Southern Conference championship in 1976 and played on the SEC championship team in 1959 at Georgia. On behalf of our family, I want to thank all of the people from around the country who have offered their support and admiration for Dad these past several days, Dyes son, Pat Dye, Jr., said in statement. When quarterback Stan White scored the winning touchdown in a 27-23 win over Indiana in the Peach Bowl, Auburn finished the 1990 season 8-3-1. You know its a long football game and Auburn was very, very good. As you can see, the overall record of Auburn's rivals have risen with each passing era, as have the percentage of games against them in which they were ranked. The playing surface at Jordan-Hare Stadium was named Pat Dye Field in his honor on Nov. 19, 2005 and he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December 2005. 4 Florida State on Oct. 13, 1985. 1 picks. Many activities on his farm are made available to the public, including horse boarding and trail rides, quail hunts, and garden tours. He was not a victim. The most painful loss of all was against No. Were just out here trying to make a living., NFL decision-makers weigh in on whats next for Jalen Carter , Report: Surprising details emerge from Stetson Bennett arrest in , Jalen Carter turns himself in, released on bond for reckless driving, , Georgia players poised to make 2023 NFL Combine statement, follow , Georgia star Jalen Carter statement: plans to be fully exonerated of . He coached there for 12 seasons, won four SEC championships as their head coach, and the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium is named for him. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 3 in BCS rankings. In the opener against Georgia Southern, the Tigers trailed 17-0 in the first half before rallying to win 32-17. And I swear Coach Dye didnt know anything about it. It didn't cost Blakeney, a good and caring man who tried to help, his career. College Football Hall of Famer Pat Dye, who took over a downtrodden Auburn football program in 1981 and turned it into a Southeastern Conference power, died Monday. That was an uncertainty. Auburn and Opelika are the only unbeaten teams with records of at least 2-0. He's planting that seed like he's still coaching.'" Sure enough, that was exactly the case. Right away, Auburn quarterback Jeff Burger looked off. Dye, a former All-American lineman at Georgia and native of the Peach State, was 80. There was no doubt in Johnsons mind that he wanted to start. The show was a weekly sports interview and opinion program that aired on radio stations around the southeast, online and on tune-in radio. LostBCS National Championship Game. A gaping hole opened, but the ball came loose on the handoff. The Tigers went on to beat UGA in 84 and 85. He was not able to come back on Friday. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)AP Photo/Ron Heflin. But Auburn is only half the equation in those games. Dye received SEC Coach of the Year . The win over Texas wasnt as impressive as it might have looked. 13 Auburn prepared to play at No. Fans want to see more wins against those teams than the coach making more than $7 million per season has given themover the past seven years, adesire that is only intensified byhow consistently successfulthey have been on a national level. However it turns out, Dye expects a good game and one that should be much more competitive than the one that will have been played three weeks ago. Gainesville Sun. And Im sure Coach Dooley feels the same way. The Bulldogs answered with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Johnson to tight end Troy Sadowski, and booted two more field goals in the waning minutes of the first half. Monday, June 8, 2020; John Shearer; . But the postgame celebration wasnt what sticks with him. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. But regardless of whos toting the football for Auburn, its still about those grunts up front. var button_cookie = false; Retrieved 2018-Nov-12. The Tigers aren't scheduled to face Florida again until 2024 and Tennessee until 2025, so Malzahn would have sweep Alabama, Georgia and LSU in each of the next three seasons just to reach .500 in rivalry games. Georgia forced a quick punt, took over on offense and called a first-down handoff to get its possession going. It has now reached a height of at least 15 feet, Rane said late Tuesday. Pat Dye quizzing the crowd with Auburn and Georgia football trivia before the 2010 Auburn vs. Georgia game. The 6-foot, 212-pound junior was his usually productive self against the No. the former Auburn coach and Georgia All-American, was laid to rest under a special tree he had been nurturing for some time on his farm. 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