Aubserver Mailbag 58: Just Around The Corner

This week: Painter talks Birmingham Bowl, the QB debate, his favorite football season, assorted Christmas topics, the future of the SEC and a lot more.

(Jacob Taylor/Auburn Athletics)

Hello. It’s me, again.

Justin has given me another opportunity. I was unsure how to start the mailbag. I suppose with Christmas around the corner, I’ll take a moment to thank y’all for a wonderful year-plus. If you’re reading this, you’ve decided to support Ferg and me. So, thank you — we cannot say it enough.

There were enough questions that I could not get to them all. Who knows? If I don’t botch this, maybe I can spell Ferg again sometime down the road.

Happy Christmas. Off we go.

I will be in Birmingham the day of the bowl game, and tickets are available to me. Should I go?

Walt

I would, although the game wouldn’t be my first priority. Instead, it’s more of a vessel to good vibes.

I expect the fan turnout to be strong for obvious reasons. If I’m wrong about that though, fine.

Personally, a lot of friends who I would love to see live in Birmingham or will be in town. If I could spend a day tailgating or enjoying some drinks at whatever townie bar they g…