First, I want to congratulate the 2010 SEC Western Division champions, the Auburn Tigers.
The Tigers did not get distracted and took care of business, earning a well-deserved trip to Atlanta.
Auburn has a bye week, so I figured this would be a perfect time to once again reflect on the memorable performances of Auburn teams this fall.
It all started the first weekend of September when junior midfielder Katie Frierson scored the winning goal in the second overtime to give Auburn soccer a 3-2 win over No. 5 Florida State.
It was the Tigers' first win over the Seminoles since 1995 and their first win over a top-5 team since 2004.
The Tigers trailed 1-0 at the half and weren't able to find an equalizer until the 74th minute, when Lydia Townsend chipped a shot over Florida State goalkeeper Kelsey Wys.
Florida State regained the lead, only to give it up minutes later after a Jessica Rightmer goal.
Later that month, Auburn volleyball earned its first-ever victory over a ranked opponent.
The Tigers upset No. 24 Kentucky 3-2 in what head coach Wade Benson referred to as a "program-building win."
Sophomores Katherine Culwell and Sarah Bullock recorded double-doubles during the night.
Culwell finished with 12 kills and 11 digs, while Bullock recorded 11 kills and 12 digs.
To close out the month of October, the men's and women's swimming and diving team completed a romp of LSU.
After winning the conference title last year, the men had a rough start, losing to Alabama in their season opener, but redeemed themselves with a dominating performance at home.
The men won 212-88, while the women defeated LSU 175-123, followed by a 197-101 victory over Notre Dame.
Then, just days ago, equestrian earned its biggest win of the season, knocking off No. 1 Georgia 13-6.
The Tigers won all four events and earned two MVP awards on the day.
Hunt seat remained undefeated with a 7-3 win, while the western riders won 6-3.
Following this bye week, Auburn will prepare for the 75th Iron Bowl.
The Tigers are 11-0 and look to keep the winning streak going on their way to Atlanta and, possibly, Glendale, Ariz.
Alabama would love nothing more than to knock Auburn out of the national title race, especially since the Tide can no longer go to Atlanta.
Records and rankings should always be thrown aside when these teams play.
Although the Tigers rank 58th nationally in passing defense, the Tide cannot possibly put up enough points to win this shoot-out.
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