AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn University has a message for its students about Saturday’s game against LSU: Please don’t boo undefeated and No. 10 Auburn.The dean of students, Johnny Green, sent a mass e-mail this week urging the student body to show good sportsmanship when No. 6 LSU visits Jordan-Hare Stadium. It read in part:”First, please join me by agreeing to demonstrate your support for, and not criticism of, our football team. That means no booing! Remember, the team isn’t trying to lose the game — the players work hard all spring and during fall camp to be ready to compete in the S.E.C.”The message followed Auburn’s 3-2 win at Mississippi State last week, a victory that left fans grumbling about the lack of points from Auburn’s new spread offense.With ESPN’s GameDay show due in Auburn for LSU, Green told students to “remember to have a great time, enjoy the weekend’s activities, watch our language and behavior, and display class, taste, and character in everything we do.”Green didn’t immediately return a message seeking comment Thursday.
Auburn to students: Please don’t boo your team
By The Associated Press
September 17, 2008