Nick Saban, coming off his seventh total national championship, will join professional golfer Ernie Els for a tee-time at 9 a.m. Also making the drive from Tuscaloosa is Nate Oats, the Crimson Tide basketball coach that just led the team to a “Sweet 16” appearance.
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Thursday night as basketball fans turned on Inside the NBA on TNT, Charles Barkley appeared on screen with a head bandage.
While the image appeared strange Barkley was prompted, giving the response:
"Being the Auburn guy that I am, I want to be first class...
Charles Barkley has long been known as a charismatic and outspoken television analyst that will weigh in on any number of topics. It's that personality which has helped him become a fan-favorite across the state, despite his allegiance to Auburn...