Days after my visit to Jacksonville State for the Murray State game, I received a message saying that Auburn University Baseball wanted me there for a game…little did I know that this would be my first of two visits with the Tigers. While I was there I got to tour the Auburn football facilities and baseball facilities including the locker room and team laundry room. I even got to go down on the field before the April 22, 2014 game vs. South Alabama. I also got to meet The Voice of the Auburn Tigers, Rod Bramblett, former MLB star Gabe Gross, get my picture taken with Cam Newton’s Heisman Trophy, have my picture taken beside Bo Jackson on the outfield wall (no, not the real person, although I wish it would’ve been). etc. Auburn ended up defeating the Jaguars 8-0 that night. My second trip to the Plains came on April 4, 2015 for the Auburn-Arkansas game. Auburn ended up losing that game 5-4 in extra innings. I will always be grateful for the opportunities that Jacksonville State, Auburn and numerous other colleges and universities have given me. Thank you for believing in me and seeing the passion that I have not only for announcing but also for the game of baseball. I’ve heard it said many times that “If you don’t love what you’re doing, why are you doing it?” Always be grateful for opportunities presented to you, it will pay off in the end.

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