John Carvalho
@johncarvalhosports.com
Retired Auburn JRNL faculty. Passionate about copy editing. Sports history geek. Inclusive evangelical. My glasses get more praise than anything I’ve ever written. Proverbs 26:4
MAGA self-identifying Christians love this because, like opposing gay marriage or not cussing in public, it involves no actual sacrifice from them.
Unlike the Sermon on the Mount, which Mr. Merry Christmas openly defies by saying “I hate my enemies.”
Unlike the Sermon on the Mount, which Mr. Merry Christmas openly defies by saying “I hate my enemies.”
December 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
MAGA self-identifying Christians love this because, like opposing gay marriage or not cussing in public, it involves no actual sacrifice from them.
Unlike the Sermon on the Mount, which Mr. Merry Christmas openly defies by saying “I hate my enemies.”
Unlike the Sermon on the Mount, which Mr. Merry Christmas openly defies by saying “I hate my enemies.”
Timeline cleanse: Kids throwing toilet paper after Auburn-Mercer. Such non-conference games draw young families and others who avoid SEC ticket prices, giving Toomers Corner a sweet vibe.
November 23, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Timeline cleanse: Kids throwing toilet paper after Auburn-Mercer. Such non-conference games draw young families and others who avoid SEC ticket prices, giving Toomers Corner a sweet vibe.
There’s no use crying over spilled milk, but spilled coffee is a disaster.
September 15, 2025 at 11:01 AM
There’s no use crying over spilled milk, but spilled coffee is a disaster.
Auburn golf fans can get their fill of Jackson Koivun as he challenges in the final round of Procore Championship, on the Golf Channel.
Getty Images photo by Andrew Redington.
Getty Images photo by Andrew Redington.
September 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Auburn golf fans can get their fill of Jackson Koivun as he challenges in the final round of Procore Championship, on the Golf Channel.
Getty Images photo by Andrew Redington.
Getty Images photo by Andrew Redington.
Florida fans: OK, sometimes we do back down
September 7, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Florida fans: OK, sometimes we do back down
Expert commentary from the 2010 season opener, 15 years ago today.
September 6, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Expert commentary from the 2010 season opener, 15 years ago today.
The NY Times Spelling Bee does not recognize this word, demonstrating their ignorance of SEC sports.
July 31, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The NY Times Spelling Bee does not recognize this word, demonstrating their ignorance of SEC sports.
My annual SEC Media Days post. I went for one day, it was boring save for the media members (especially those I met for the first time) and my credential was obviously created by an intern from Bama or UGA.
July 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM
My annual SEC Media Days post. I went for one day, it was boring save for the media members (especially those I met for the first time) and my credential was obviously created by an intern from Bama or UGA.
On my annual 4-week teaching gig at the Catholic University of Lisbon, I finally experienced stadium European football—the UEFA Women’s Champions League final. Special thanks to the two nice Barcelona fans who helped me get from Metro to stadium.
May 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
On my annual 4-week teaching gig at the Catholic University of Lisbon, I finally experienced stadium European football—the UEFA Women’s Champions League final. Special thanks to the two nice Barcelona fans who helped me get from Metro to stadium.
As we remember Ruth Buzzi’s time on “Laugh-In” (and her ensemble stuff was as good as Agnes), don’t forget that her true Meryl Streep moment was as Screech’s mom in “Saved by the Bell.”
May 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
As we remember Ruth Buzzi’s time on “Laugh-In” (and her ensemble stuff was as good as Agnes), don’t forget that her true Meryl Streep moment was as Screech’s mom in “Saved by the Bell.”
If the assistant coach won’t go on the record, the reporter (Tom Pellisero, in this case) shouldn’t use it. An unethical dance that degrades pre-draft coverage.
April 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM
If the assistant coach won’t go on the record, the reporter (Tom Pellisero, in this case) shouldn’t use it. An unethical dance that degrades pre-draft coverage.
My bracket after both Duke and Auburn lost.
April 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
My bracket after both Duke and Auburn lost.
Today in sloppy wording: As presented, it reads like Duke has a 72% chance of winning by 6 points. That would incorrectly imply a much higher likelihood of winning by any margin.
The parentheses should be a separate sentence. “Projected margin: 6 points.”
The parentheses should be a separate sentence. “Projected margin: 6 points.”
March 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today in sloppy wording: As presented, it reads like Duke has a 72% chance of winning by 6 points. That would incorrectly imply a much higher likelihood of winning by any margin.
The parentheses should be a separate sentence. “Projected margin: 6 points.”
The parentheses should be a separate sentence. “Projected margin: 6 points.”
When the person invited to present says, “I don’t really have anything prepared; I thought I would talk straight from the heart.”
March 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
When the person invited to present says, “I don’t really have anything prepared; I thought I would talk straight from the heart.”
Imagine having something like this to get you through a cold night. We’d never get out of bed.
March 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Imagine having something like this to get you through a cold night. We’d never get out of bed.
This was the scene at Toomer’s Corner, as the Buc-ee’s float passes. Most of the Auburn fans abandoned the rolling to celebrate the UK win in search of beads and Moon Pies. #WarEagle and #LaisseLesBonsMomentsRouler.
March 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This was the scene at Toomer’s Corner, as the Buc-ee’s float passes. Most of the Auburn fans abandoned the rolling to celebrate the UK win in search of beads and Moon Pies. #WarEagle and #LaisseLesBonsMomentsRouler.
You would recognize Alice Hirson as the prim matron she played in numerous series as a semi-regular (Ellen, Full House) and a guest star on many more. Passed away this past week. #RIPAliceHirson
February 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
You would recognize Alice Hirson as the prim matron she played in numerous series as a semi-regular (Ellen, Full House) and a guest star on many more. Passed away this past week. #RIPAliceHirson
My senior year at Auburn (1978)
Texas hired away our swim coach, Eddie Reese. In 1980, he began a streak of 45 conference titles (SWC, Big 12) before retiring in 2024. UT’s streak reached 46 this year under Bob Bowman as Texas won its first SEC title. Amazing dominance.
Texas hired away our swim coach, Eddie Reese. In 1980, he began a streak of 45 conference titles (SWC, Big 12) before retiring in 2024. UT’s streak reached 46 this year under Bob Bowman as Texas won its first SEC title. Amazing dominance.
February 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
My senior year at Auburn (1978)
Texas hired away our swim coach, Eddie Reese. In 1980, he began a streak of 45 conference titles (SWC, Big 12) before retiring in 2024. UT’s streak reached 46 this year under Bob Bowman as Texas won its first SEC title. Amazing dominance.
Texas hired away our swim coach, Eddie Reese. In 1980, he began a streak of 45 conference titles (SWC, Big 12) before retiring in 2024. UT’s streak reached 46 this year under Bob Bowman as Texas won its first SEC title. Amazing dominance.
The main takeaway from this chart is that Portuguese food is rated No. 4 in the world. But I would have guessed that without all these ratings. Thanks to @simongerman600.bsky.social for the post I saw.
February 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The main takeaway from this chart is that Portuguese food is rated No. 4 in the world. But I would have guessed that without all these ratings. Thanks to @simongerman600.bsky.social for the post I saw.
Some of Auburn’s hardest working athletes were going at it in Campus Rec early this morning.
February 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Some of Auburn’s hardest working athletes were going at it in Campus Rec early this morning.
When you finish the lecture 5 minutes early, but a student asks a question.
February 7, 2025 at 11:56 PM
When you finish the lecture 5 minutes early, but a student asks a question.
Big milestone: Four years ago I was honored with my own Bernie meme. (Remember those?)
The setting was a presentation at the Baseball Hall of Fame years before. Cold Bernie’s presence just warmed my heart.
The setting was a presentation at the Baseball Hall of Fame years before. Cold Bernie’s presence just warmed my heart.
February 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Big milestone: Four years ago I was honored with my own Bernie meme. (Remember those?)
The setting was a presentation at the Baseball Hall of Fame years before. Cold Bernie’s presence just warmed my heart.
The setting was a presentation at the Baseball Hall of Fame years before. Cold Bernie’s presence just warmed my heart.
“Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
Auburn, Alabama, 2:40 pm.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
Auburn, Alabama, 2:40 pm.
January 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
“Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
Auburn, Alabama, 2:40 pm.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.”
Auburn, Alabama, 2:40 pm.
What’s the going rate for a seat at the bar in Tacorita?
January 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
What’s the going rate for a seat at the bar in Tacorita?