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For several years, Tommy Tuberville's football program has been like the Energizer bunny. No matter what blows its way, Auburn keeps moving forward, resilient and seemingly unflappable.
However, after the last few weeks, one has to wonder if the program isn't veering toward the proverbial iceberg and may end up looking like the Titantic in the aftermath.
A week ago today, Auburn fans awoke to 2008 basking in the afterglow of a stunning overtime bowl victory over Clemson. Tuberville had seemingly done the unthinkable, reversing a month of bad public relations in the aftermath of his much-publicized contract squabble with Auburn and the unseemly firing of Al Borges. Enthusiasm was high, particularly with the new high-flying offense under gimmick guru Tony Franklin.
Then, the Will Muschamp bombshell.
In the days following Muschamp's departure to Texas, a lot of sound and fury signifying nothing has followed. But one thing seems clear. Bad feelings remain on the Plains.
And the biggest question is how can Auburn shore up the damage and be able to convince high school prospects over the next few weeks that being part of this program is the right thing to do?
Imagine the following conversation taking place on the recruiting trail between Tuberville and a top prospect:
"Young man, Auburn is where you need to be."
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