Today, despite conventional wisdom, I decided to listen to the Paul Finebaum show. Was it a stupid move, as it just about always is? Absolutely. Did somebody say something that made me angry? As always.
A caller from Oklahoma referred to Auburn's football program as a "Johnny-come-lately." Really? He thinks the Auburn Tigers are a Johnny-come-lately? Oregon, they fit that role. Boise State does as well. But Auburn?
I'm aware that Auburn isn't exactly Alabama. Alabama claims 13 national titles, 22 SEC titles and now even has a Heisman Trophy winner to their name. But here's a news flash: Most programs aren't Alabama.
However, to call Auburn a Johnny-come-lately because they don't claim 10-plus national titles is pretty uninformed. Here's a good history lesson for you, Oklahoma caller and others who feel like he does.