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it's hard to watch what CFB is becoming :dis:

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Toomer’s Corner oaks poisoned with herbicide; unlikely to survive | Wire Eagle

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Toomer’s Corner oaks poisoned with herbicide; unlikely to survive
3:17 PM, February 16, 2011

AUBURN – Auburn University today confirmed that an herbicide commonly used to kill trees was deliberately applied in lethal amounts to the soil around the Toomer's Corner live oaks on campus, and there is little chance to save the trees. More information and ongoing updates as to treatment and prognosis are available at Toomer's Oaks Update - Office of Communications and Marketing - Auburn University.

The City of Auburn Police Division is investigating the situation, and the application of this herbicide, known as Spike 80DF, or tebuthiuron, is also governed by state agricultural laws and the Environmental Protection Agency. The university does not use Spike herbicide. There is no reason to suspect any human danger from the herbicide, which manufacturer Dow Chemical says should be applied with proper clothing protection; a typical use of the herbicide is to kill trees along fence lines.

The university learned that a caller to The Paul Finebaum Show, a nationally syndicated radio show based in Birmingham, on Jan. 27, claimed he had applied the herbicide. As a precaution, soil samples were taken the next day and sent to the Alabama State Pesticide Residue Laboratory on campus for analysis. Due to a small fire that occurred in the Alabama lab in December, the tests were sent to the lab at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Miss., to expedite results.

The lowest amount detected was 0.78 parts per million, described by horticulture experts as a "very lethal dose." The highest amount detected was 51 parts per million, or 65 times the lowest dose. Experts believe a normal application by itself would have been enough to kill the trees, which are estimated to be more than 130 years old.

"We are assessing the extent of the damage and proceeding as if we have a chance to save the trees," said Gary Keever, an Auburn University professor of horticulture and a member of Auburn's Tree Preservation Committee. "We are also focused on protecting the other trees and shrubs in Samford Park. At this level the impact could be much greater than just the oaks on the corner, as Spike moves through the soil to a wide area." Additional tests are being completed to determine the movement and extent of the area affected, Keever said.

The removal process involves digging trenches and applying activated charcoal to absorb the herbicide from the soil and block its progress. A representative from Dow Chemical, which manufactures the herbicide, is advising the university on removal procedures, and expert horticulturalists are also being consulted.

"We will take every step we can to save the Toomer's oaks, which have been the home of countless celebrations and a symbol of the Auburn spirit for generations of Auburn students, fans, alumni and the community," said University President Jay Gogue.

Gogue asked members of the Auburn Family to "continue to be 'All In' in upholding its reputation for class" and not allow anger to be expressed inappropriately or undeservedly.

"It is understandable to feel outrage in reaction to a malicious act of vandalism," Gogue said. "However, we should live up to the example we set in becoming national champions and the beliefs expressed in our Auburn Creed. Individuals act alone, not on behalf of anyone or any place, and all universities are vulnerable to and condemn such reprehensible acts."

Because the application of the herbicide is being investigated, no details about the investigation can be released. Anyone with information can contact the Auburn Police Division at (334) 501-3110 or anonymously by voice or text on the tip line at (334) 246-1391
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cadillacattack, Feb 16, 2011

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That is the epitome of classless.

Wow. :nope:

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Al from Dadeville is in some deeep sh*t.

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The glass marlin strikes again...

diamondheadtiger, Feb 16, 2011

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Al from Dadeville is in some deeep sh*t.
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I think it was Greg Robinson's Grandmother.

SabanFan, Feb 16, 2011

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Here's "Al from Dadeville", a caller on Paul Finebaum's radio show admitting that he is responsible for killing the trees on January 27th.

http://podcasting.fia.net/6960/4653779.mp3

He ended the call with "Roll Damn Tide".

I'm not sure what they can nail him with, but I'm sure that he will get hammered to the fullest extent of the law.....and I'm sure that MOST Bama fans will be fine with it.

What a piece of trash.

Cajun Sensation, Feb 16, 2011

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This SOB "must" be retarted.....When caught (and he will be--he gave out too much info) he should be put in a mental hospital for life. Let him out with a hard on, and what will he do next? Maybe shoot an Auburn cheerleader....Oh...a caller on today's show said that he goes on facebook and some dude (friends of one of his friends) had posted, bragging, on doing this....they will catch his butt. Sadly, the rest of the country will scream how "crazy" the SEC people are.

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pepe lepew what's that smell......??

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"However, we should live up to the example we set in becoming national champions and the beliefs expressed in our Auburn Creed.
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classy, paid players ..... lol ..........

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col reb said: ↑

Sadly, the rest of the country will scream how "crazy" the SEC people are.
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Nah, Alabama is neck land. The rest of the country knows this.

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Classless and stupid. I hope AU's revenge doesn't go too far. I would hope they don't do anything, but I'm betting they probably will.

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