Anyone going? I believe we're headed to the beach for the day and I'll catch it on one of the replays. I can't recall less hype for an A-Day, not that they're really a big thing anyway. But usually, there's at least some buzz around it. Not Killington. I imagine the flop of a season, combined with everyone focused more on the Running of the Pearls has put one big MEH on the festivities. And if you think about it, the only real story line is who will be QB, but that's not even an issue because we all know Malzahn isn't going to name a starter until 5 minutes before the Oregon (They're just so fast) kickoff. Even then, he might play 4 QB's. Anywho, one thing that would be worth getting to the stadium for is as follows: (copypasta'd from somewhere)
AUBURN, Ala. – They may be a step slower than they were in their prime, but the 56 participants competing in Saturday's Auburn Legends lettermen flag football game will make up with spirit what they lack in speed.
"Hopefully the older guys will provide great strategy and the younger guys will execute that strategy, so everybody feels like they're part of it," said former Auburn running back Ronnie Brown, captain of the Blue team.
The Legends game begins at 1:15 p.m. CT at Jordan-Hare Stadium before the 3 p.m. CT start of Auburn's A-Day game, presented by Golden Flake. Jason Campbell, Brown's teammate on Auburn's 2004 unbeaten SEC Championship team, will serve as captain of the Orange team.
"It's great for the guys to come back and understand that they built this program, and they've played a huge part in the success the program has enjoyed after they left," Brown said.
After the Legends game Campbell and Brown will join Paul Ellen on the A-Day radio broadcast. Quarterbacks include Brandon Cox and Jeff Klein for the Orange team and Chris Todd for the Blue.
"I've got a left-handed quarterback and a right-handed quarterback," said Campbell, divulging a bit of team Orange strategy. "We can throw the defense off, so they can't try to play to the strength of the arm side. We can mix it up on them a little bit.
"I've got two experienced quarterbacks, older veterans. I just hope they've been warming up their arms."
With rosters loaded with Type-A competitors, there's no need to manufacture any bragging rights incentives. No "winners eat steak, losers get hot dogs" component.
"That will probably happen naturally after the game," Brown said.
"I just hope no one pulls any muscles or ends up in the training room," Campbell said. "It should be a fun experience."
The Legends game serves as a reunion for former players while giving fans a chance to see some of their favorite Tigers compete once more on Pat Dye Field.
"The older players laid the foundation, then the younger players picked up the torch and have kept Auburn in high regard through the years," Brown said.
Here are the rosters for the Auburn Legends game, along with information about A-Day, the Coca-Cola Fanfest petting zoo, postgame autograph session and the Punt, Pass and Kick contest:
https://auburntigers.com/sports/2018/8/24/2019-a-day.aspxJeff Shearer is a Senior Writer at AuburnTigers.com. Follow him on Twitter: @jeff_shearer
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