Cox, Aromashodu reminisce about Auburn's big play

AUBURN, Ala. - Quarterback Brandon Cox still smiles when asked about the most memorable play of Auburn&#39;s 2005 season.<br> <br> It was fourth-and-11, and the Tigers were trailing Georgia. But Cox hit Devin Aromashodu over the middle for a 63-yard gain to set up John Vaughn&#39;s game-winning field goal in a 31-30 win. The teams meet again Saturday.<br> <br> ``I still remember that play like it happened last night,&#39;&#39; Cox said. ``It stuck in my mind and it was definitely one of the big highlights from last year.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> Now with the Indianapolis Colts&#39; practice squad, Aromashodu remembers it vividly, too. Including the fumble at the end of the play recovered by fellow receiver Courtney Taylor.<br> <br> ``There wasn&#39;t much time left. We needed a first down, and I was fortunate enough that Brandon was able to make a good throw,&#39;&#39; said Aromashodu, in Auburn visiting with his former team. ``I got stripped at the end but Courtney was there to pick it up. Courtney saved the day.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> Aromashodu said the play did more than just help the Tigers win. It was a breakthrough moment for Cox, then a first-year starter.<br> <br> ``It just showed everybody that he could come through in the clutch, and that&#39;s one of the biggest things that you want out of a quarterback,&#39;&#39; he said. ``If he can do that, he can do pretty much anything. That was huge for us.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> It might have been even bigger for Vaughn. It gave him a chance for redemption after missing five field goals in an overtime loss to LSU three weeks earlier.<br> <br> RISE SHINE: The Auburn Tigers haven&#39;t enjoyed those early Saturday wakeup calls this season.<br> <br> But the fifth-ranked Tigers will have another one for an 11:30 a.m. CST game against Georgia.<br> <br> Auburn&#39;s only loss came with an 11 a.m. kickoff against Arkansas. The Tigers struggled in another morning game against Mississippi, but did wallop Mississippi State in its other early one.<br> <br> ``It&#39;s just waking up and playing football and doing what you have to do,&#39;&#39; defensive end Quentin Groves said. ``Our coaches do a great job waking us up every morning, doing whatever they have to do to get us up.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> The wakeup calls will come about 6 a.m. for the Tigers. It shouldn&#39;t be that big of an adjustment, since Auburn has been practicing Tuesday and Thursday mornings this season.<br> <br> Coach Tommy Tuberville said the early kickoffs are tougher on the tailgating fans than the players and coaches.<br> <br> ``It is very early but it won&#39;t have any repercussions on what happens in the game,&#39;&#39; Tuberville said. ``It&#39;s just one of those where the fans would love to be able to talk about a little bit longer and spread it out.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> MUSCHAMP&#39;S REUNION: Defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, a former Georgia defensive back, has been popular among fans and friends from his native state this week.<br> <br> ``Don&#39;t ask for any tickets. I&#39;m out,&#39;&#39; he quipped to reporters.<br> <br> He played with Georgia quarterbacks coach Mike Bobo and they remain close friends. Family and friends will also be on hand for the game, but he says he won&#39;t have much contact with them until after it&#39;s over.<br> <br> ``They&#39;re all Georgia &#39;Dawgs, so we have to put up with them for the weekend,&#39;&#39; said Muschamp, himself a Georgia &#39;Dawg from 1991-94. ``I don&#39;t talk to any of them. My wife handles everything.&#39;&#39;

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