The picture above is a fantastic graphic from The SEC Network. KD Johnson is not the best player on this talented and deep Auburn team, but he may be the heartbeat. His energy is contagious. Sleep walking to a possible road loss at Missouri, KD was the spark. He is the gas that is poured onto the fire inside Auburn Arena. Saturday will be fun in Auburn Arena, I’m heading down with friends and I’m looking forward to the atmosphere vs. Oklahoma. A challenge for Number One, but the “Face of the Program” will be revved up and ready to go.

GAMES TO WATCH: (All Times Central)
NHL: Wild at Rangers 7:00pm NHL Network
NBA: Jazz at Grizzlies 7:00pm Bally’s Sports
NCAA: Cleveland State (9-1) at Wright State (8-3) 8:00pm ESPN-U
NCAA: Boise State (7-0) at Fresno State (4-2) 10:00pm FS1

ON THE SHOW: (All Times Central)
9:25am BROCK HUARD, FOX Sports, Sirius XM
11:30am TRASH with LT presented by Mortgage Right
12:00pm JUSTIN HOKANSON, Auburn Live On3Sports

TOP LINKS THIS MORNING: ($$=Subscription Needed)

  1. BRUCE PEARL CONTRACT: Justin Lee reports Auburn proactively working on deal READ
  2. CONNOR O’GARA: Year 1 of Bryan Harsin was a mess that needs to be cleaned up READ
  3. SURPRISE, SURPRISE: The Biggest Stars who RETURNED to play CFB in 2022 READ
  4. SEC RECRUITERS GONE WEST: Oregon Coaches making Big Splash with Recruits READ
  5. “WE’VE GOT TO WIN THE NATTY”: Inside group text of Texas A&M 2022 Recruits READ
  6. MATT HAYES: How concerned should The SEC be with Lincoln Riley and USC?  READ
  7. PLAYOFF EXPANSION: Big 12 Commish Bob Bowlsby explains his playoff stance LISTEN
  8. ADAM KRAMER A.K.A. KEGS AND EGGS: CFB is better with Jim Harbaugh READ
  9. TOP QB PICKS LOUISVILLE: Welcome to the NIL Recruiting World READ
  10. TO DIVISION OR NOT DIVISION: Big Ten thinking about punting divisions READ
  11. URBAN REFLECTS WITH DAN DAKICH: “The worst experience” of my coaching life READ
  12. NFL PLAYOFFS BOLD PREDICTIONS: CBS writer predicts Sunday’s Championships READ
  13. UAB HOOPS WINS AGAIN: Jordan Walker’s last second shot wins it READ

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Rick Ross 46, Ariel Winter 24, Elijah Wood 41, Alan Alda 86