Now he has a new commercial endorsing the PGA Tour Pro Series clothing line (I'm actually wearing one of their shirts right now). Jason steps up his acting game in this ad, which includes an appearance by his wife, Amanda. Remember their their wedding day music video? Some people thought that was weird, but whatever. Anyway, here's the new one.

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Jim was part of some of the best years of Auburn football, and gave us some of the best calls that any fan of any of team would enjoy. Here are my top three calls, followed by a montage of his best below:

1. Reggie Slack to Shane Wasden (Florida 1989) - With 26 seconds left, on 4th-and-11, Reggie Slack found Shane Wadsden alone in the back of the end zone. Fyffe yells the call with almost an angry excitement. You could just feel him grabbing Charlie Trotman and pulling him around by his shirt.

2. Nix to Sanders (Alabama 1993) - Stan White went down with a knee injury, bringing in Patrick Nix. Everyone thought Auburn would use a few plays to get him used to the game. Nope. Nix "floated one" to Sanders, who made a great catch and dove into the endzone.

Everyone in the stadium was surprised by the play call, as well as the result, and you could definitely hear it in Jim's voice.

3. Bostic Up the Middle (Alabama 1993) - Auburn led Alabama 15-14 with just over two minutes left. A first down would probably win the game. Instead, Bostic ran up the middle for a 70-yard touchdown. Watch for a helmet-less Tony Richardson busting his head against Bostic's facemask at the end.

What made this call so good was that he was able to keep up with all the missed tackles while giving you each yard line Bostic passed. He was a pro.

Fyffe will always be an Auburn legend. He called the game with class, but he also called the game like a fan. He cheered the good plays, and jeered the bad. He may have been from Kentucky, but he was an Auburn man through and through.

Thanks to @AUMitty, here is a montage of his best calls. High five to anyone who can list each game and year in order in the comments section.

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As you just heard, he was responsible for many more great calls than my top three, so list your favorites in the comments section below as well.

Note: this was originally posted on 5/14, the 10th anniversary of Jim collapsing after a speaking engagement and later being pronounced brain-dead. Jim was actually pronounced dead on 5/15/03.

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This past weekend, there was an airshow at the Auburn University Regional Airport (the site of many great events in Auburn history), which gave Phil the opportunity to hop in a helicopter, as part of his day job, and take a few shots. Among them are many views of Samford Hall, as well as the first tree-less aerial view of Toomer's Corner that I've seen. They are beautiful and should be hanging in Campus Barber Shop or Byron's Smokehouse someday.

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Then, in the 8th inning, someone said something to the effect of "oh, we at least scored." Then I started paying attention.

What happened next was something of great beauty and slight irony. As you probably know by now, the Tigers put 12 runs on the board, all with less than two outs.

To top it off, Dan Glevenyak, who had zero homeruns on the season, hit not one but two 3-run homeruns. JSU used five pitchers and took 71 pitches to get Auburn out. 71 in one inning.

Not since the Mother's Day Meltdown of 2011, when Auburn also had a 8-0 lead over Georgia, but eventually gave up 9 runs in the 9th inning to lose 14-11, have I seen anything like this comeback (also the same week as Mother's Day). Yes it was just JSU, but they are a strong team and are projected to make the NCAA tournament.

Here's the rundown just the top half of the 8th inning:

• Lilly, R. to p for Mason, M.
• Wacker, C. singled up the middle (1-0 B).
• Cooper, G. doubled to left center, RBI (1-2 BKF); Wacker, C. scored.
  JSU 8, Auburn 1
• Savage, P. pinch hit for Ortman, K.; Savage, P. walked (3-1 BBBKB).
• Officer, G. to p for Lilly, R.
• Glevenyak, D homered to left field, 3 RBI (3-2 KBBBK); Savage, P. scored; Cooper, G. scored.
  JSU 8, Auburn 4
• Ebert, J. doubled to right center (1-1 BK).
• Ponder, C. to p for Officer, G.
• Tella, R. flied out to cf (0-2 FF). 1 out.
• Tomscha, D. homered to center field, 2 RBI (1-0 B); Ebert, J. scored.
  JSU 8, Auburn 6
• Austin, B. reached on a fielding error by 1b (2-2 BBKFFFF).
• Kelley, H. singled to center field (1-2 KFB); Austin, B. advanced to second.
• Wacker, C. doubled down the lf line, 2 RBI (2-2 KBFB); Kelley, H. scored; Austin, B. scored, unearned.
  JSU 8, Auburn 8
• Stout, T. to p for Ponder, C.
• Cooper, G. reached on a fielding error by 3b (1-1 BK); Wacker, C. scored on the error, unearned.
  Auburn 9, JSU 8
• Crowe, J.D. pinch hit for Savage, P.; Crowe, J.D. walked (3-1 BBBKB); Cooper, G. advanced to second.
• Glevenyak, D homered to center field, 3 RBI, unearned (2-2 KBKFBFFF); Crowe, J.D. scored, unearned; Cooper, G. scored, unearned.
  Auburn 12, JSU 8
• Raulston, B. to p for Stout, T.
• Ebert, J. struck out looking (3-2 KBBBFFK). 2 outs.
• Tella, R. struck out looking (2-2 SFBFBK). 3 outs.
  12 runs, 8 hits, 2 errors, 0 LOB.

Auburn needs to win one more game this season (regardless of what they do in the SEC Tournament) to have a winning record on the season. The past two years, Auburn has finished exactly .500 and one game short, causing them to be ineligible for the NCAA tournament. The Tigers will need to be a few games over .500, with a strong showing in the SEC Tournament, to get any further this year.

These are the types of games they lost in the past. It's good to see them beat the teams they should when they are in a no-win situation like they usually are when playing a smaller mid-week opponent. They have Samford tonight and it will be the same situation. They have to beat the "little guys" if they want their games against SEC teams to mean anything.

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That's a major feat itself, but you may also remember that Auburn's left fielder, Cullen Wacker, robbed an Ole Miss homerun in a game last season as well. Why are the Tigers such thieves of the Rebears? At least six runs have been stolen in just three simple catches. Future ESPN headline: MORE THIEVERY ON THE PLAINS.

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A few weeks ago, they asked for help with Gameday buttons in the same style. Today, in true college slacker fashion, after taking the same amount of time as the full gestational period of a human baby, they give us Episode Two. Enjoy.

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This chart should be used as nothing more than something to talk about as we approach the full and true offseason.

So that's what I'll do. Let's have a few words about what Gus have given us now that his first Spring practice as Auburn's head coach has ended.

OFFENSE

QB: Jonathan Wallace OR Kiehl Frazier

Ah, don't you just love a good "OR" on a depth chart. That right there should tell you how much we should put into this whole thing, but I guess I'll go on. We knew this was coming. Neither separated himself from the other by A-Day, and considering Nick Marshall and Jeremy Johnson are coming in, it's best to just wait and see what happens.

RB: Tre Mason, Cameron Artis-Payne, Corey Grant

No real surprises here. I think we'll see Tre and Cam most of the year, with Corey getting a few reps here and there. He'll be used elsewhere as we'll see a few spots below.

HB: Jay Prosch, Ricky Parks

Jay Prosch is the ONLY senior listed on the offensive depth chart, and he was a transfer. Let that sink in.

"X" WR: Jaylon Denson, Sammie Coates

Jaylon Denson got much praise throughout the Spring, so I'm not surprised to see him in the starting spot, but I didn't expect to see Sammie in the backup. He seems to be the most physical receiver Auburn has right now. Maybe Jaylon is just that good and we haven't seen it until now.

Slot: Quan Bray, Corey Grant

This should be know as the "McCalebb end-around" position. Both Quan and Corey are quick enough to run it. I think both will play and strive here.

Flanker: Trovon Reed, Ricardo Louis

This is where I realize that I don't know, or ever will know, the intricacies of the Malzahn system. "Just another WR spot" is what I call this one, and this seems like a likely order here.

"Y" WR/TE: C.J. Uzomah OR Brandon Fulse, Melvin Ray

Brandon Fulse was the starter on A-Day and ran with the supposed first team through most of the Spring. That was a surprise, but now that makes me surprised that Uzomah is in the top spot, which wouldn't have been a surprise through the Spring. Surprised?

LT: Greg Robinson, Shon Coleman
LG: Alex Kozan, Devonte Danzey
C: Reese Dismukes, Tunde Fariyike
RG: Chad Slade, Jordan Diamond
RT: Patrick Miller, Avery Young

The line is pretty much exactly like I thought it would be. I thought Danzey may take a starting spot due to his JUCO experience, but Kozan is apparently pretty good. I think this group could look a little different by the first snap.

DEFENSE

DE: Dee Ford, Craig Sanders

Dee Ford is one of maybe two or three guys who have his spot locked down. Nothing against Sanders, he's one of my favorite players, but Dee has it and should be poised to have a good senior year.

DT: Gabe Wright, Angelo Blackson

I kinda of feel like both of them should be starting, I really like how both play. We'll see.

DT: Jeffrey Whitaker, Ben Bradley

Whitaker is probably one of the more likable guys on the team. I need to see him become less nice and rip a few quarterbacks in two. If not, Bradley may take the spot before the season's out.

DE: Kenneth Carter, Nosa Eguae

I love Nosa. I really do. I just want to know what happened. He played in the BCS National Championship Game, then last year was 3rd-string, and now is 2nd behind Carter who just moved from DT. I mean, I want the best to play, and I don't know why that's not Nosa.

"Mike"LB: Kris Frost, Jake Holland, LaDarius Owens

Is Kris Frost finally getting his shot, or is this just because Holland had to miss multiple Spring practices due to a senior-level class that only met at one time throughout the week? I know I'm ready to see Frost play, but this is slightly surprising given what was said about Holland during Spring.

"Will" LB: Cassanova McKinzy, JaViere Mitchell, LaDarius Owens

Cassanova kind of became everybody's favorite defensive player for a while last season, but I think he was still getting used to the college game. He definitely seemed to have tons of potential. Now we'll probably get to see it come to fruition.

"Star" LB: Justin Garrett, Robenson Therezie

Garrett, from all that's been said, might win the Heisman this year. No, but really, he seems to be a hidden gem that was completely missed last year. He apparently is perfect for Ellis Johnson's "star" position, which has me excited.

CB: Chris Davis, Ryan White

Chris Davis is one of those guys that has his spot on lock, but he really needs to stay healthy for an entire season. Please?

CB: Jonathon Mincy, Jonathan Jones

I like Mincy, but I like Jones a lot, too. This is weird to have multiple DBs that appear capable to play back there. I'm fine with either one in this spot.

S: Josh Holsey, Trent Fisher OR T.J. Davis

Holsey is going to be one of the better DBs Auburn has seen over the last few years. Write it down. Fisher, who is the only person on Auburn's roster that had an interception last season, is a noble backup.

S: Jermaine Whitehead, Ryan Smith

Demetruce McNeal missed the last five Spring practices. Nobody knows why. He tweeted that it wasn't anything bad, but it's weird that it was enough to keep him off the depth chart. I have a feeling he'll be in this spot when all is said and done. But I am completely okay with Whitehead back there. Another weird feeling of having multiple able bodies.

SPECIAL TEAMS

K: Cody Parkey
P: Steven Clark

Both are seniors. I surely hope there are good backups sitting over there somewhere.

As I said, this chart is merely something to talk about. It's a starting point and probably a point of inspiration for some of the guys not at the top. It will look very different when Washington State comes to town.

To be honest, I'm perfectly fine with the defensive side of the ball. The offense has me a little shaky, but then again, we're talking about Gus here. He'll have it ready when it needs to be ready.

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Yesterday, Cam Newton, apparently using the same call list, dialed a few numbers of the Auburn faithful as well. His message was one of thanks and bewilderment at the large crowd on A-Day. He also included a reminder about the 2013 season opener against Mike Leach and his Washington State Cougars. He concluded the call with his unorthodox way of saying "War Eagle" that we all grew to love in his speech at the 2010 National Championship celebration.

If you were like me, and weren't lucky enough (or enough of a contributor) to get a call, you can listen below.

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Dang, he must really hate Auburn, but anyway. Maybe one day I'll get on this call list. Did you?

Thanks to @auWESome for @theboddagetta for help with the audio.

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However, even though the "Worldwide Leader" wasn't in town, their own Tom Rinaldi, the guy that makes you cry on Saturday mornings in the fall, did put together this nice little piece on the history and tradition of the Oaks.

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If we can learn one thing from this photo from the illustrious @wardamnphil is that the days will go on. The games will go on. We must move on.

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The aviation world is full of many Auburn graduates that give the program a good name. So good that a certain famous, poofy-haired, smooth-legged, short-shorted aerobics instructor decided to throw his hat into the ring for support. I'm, of course, talking about Richard Simmons. Yes, THAT Richard Simmons.

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As of right now, the remaining stumps and surrounding areas are covered with mulch, and any shred of bark or wood has been picked up by workers — my guess is to turn them into a commemorative item just as the rest of the wood from the tress will be done.

In a way, I feel a sort of sense of relief. The waiting is over. The sting has stung. It hurts, but we can now move on. It is truly a new day in Auburn.

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He gathered all of the footage, edited it, and added a little music, to create this video. It is sure to have you chillbumping in seconds.

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Supposedly it was an independent venture, done outside the money and marketing of Auburn. If you want to buy this song, you can do so here. What are your thoughts?

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