Egg Bowl moves to Thanksgiving on 2013 Schedule

Starla M. Brown

An announcement today from both ESPN and the Southeastern Conference regarding the Egg Bowl will see Mississippi State and Ole Miss play Thanksgiving night.  The game is scheduled for November 28, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.

The traditional season end game between these two SEC rivalries for the coveted Egg Bowl trophy, and bragging rights until next season, has been played on Thanksgiving in the past. ESPN will televise the game and according to one article this time slot should significantly improve viewers.

For those die-hard fans who made the Hail State or Hotty Toddy choice you will find a great evening of football after the traditional Thanksgiving feast.

Auburn Football Program under former Coach Gene Chizik possible NCAA violations

Starla M. Brown

The Auburn Tigers may face several violations that would include bribes and altered grades under former coach Gene Chizik according to a story in USA Today.

The alleged violations were part of Auburn's National Championship season and are reportedly NCAA violations for offering cash incentives to players as well as altering grades for eligibility to play.  

Chizik was fired at the end of the 2012 season with a dismal record.  During Chizik's tenure as coach, Gus Malzahn served a two year coaching position as the offensive coordinator for the Tigers.  Malzahn was hired as Chizik's replacement by Auburn earlier this year.

During the time of the alleged NCAA violations, Auburn performed a perfect winning season.  The allegations are stemming from comments made by former Auburn players to reporter Selena Roberts.