Sitting at halftime of Auburn's 2009 season opener, many fans may have been wondering if this was another 2008 repeat. It obviously was not.

In the first half, Auburn made some stupid penalties that kept them from dominating the entire first half and let Louisiana Tech stay in the football game.

If you paid close attention to the way things went for the Tigers though, you had to have at least some clue that this team is different, and will continue to be different.

Not only was it evident that the players were ready, but the fans were even readier. From the Friday SGA Pep Rally, to Saturday's Tiger Walk, it all had a different feel than last season.

Tommy Tuberville, the former face of the Auburn program alway...

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