Dear Editor:
I just returned from the Championship season celebration at Auburn. This was a priceless, memorable day for all but one person and several thousand of his supporters. Former Auburn Coach Tommy Tuberville was not present nor was his name mentioned once. Former Coach Pat Dye was sitting on stage with the VIPs and recognized. Former AD Housel not only was highly recognized but actively participated in the program, speaking and accepting an award on behalf of the team.
It doesn't take great intellect to see this was an intentional snub of Tuberville. Even if he chose not to attend or was not invited, the very minimum courtesy would have been to verbally recognize his contribution and service to this team, especially since he coached and recruited many of them. It is as if the powers that be at AU have declared Tommy Tuberville persona non grata!
Many fans sitting near me during the event and at lunch afterwords were as disappointed as my son and I.
Whoever made this decision to leave Tommy Tuberville out of today's celebration owes Tuberville, AU, the fans, the state taxpayers and the public in general an explanation and apology.
--James W. Anderson, Auburn Parent, Talladega
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