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Posted on 7/13/26 at 11:16 pm to AU6X
Posted on 7/13/26 at 11:16 pm to AU6X
Former Auburn University football coach Pat Dye was known to drink alcohol, a habit often referenced in contrast to his mentor Bear Bryant, who also drank but maintained strict discipline regarding his performance.
While Bear Bryant was described as having a "disciplined drinking schedule" that did not interfere with his coaching, Pat Dye was characterized as someone who was "not shy about enjoying a drink" and, in some circles, derisively nicknamed "Drunken Pat Dye."
Despite these reputations and allegations of excessive drinking in certain anecdotes, Dye denied being intoxicated during a 2016 car accident, attributing his crash to drowsiness after lunch rather than alcohol consumption.
While Bear Bryant was described as having a "disciplined drinking schedule" that did not interfere with his coaching, Pat Dye was characterized as someone who was "not shy about enjoying a drink" and, in some circles, derisively nicknamed "Drunken Pat Dye."
Despite these reputations and allegations of excessive drinking in certain anecdotes, Dye denied being intoxicated during a 2016 car accident, attributing his crash to drowsiness after lunch rather than alcohol consumption.
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Posted on 7/13/26 at 11:23 pm to VFL67
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Quit literally nothing you have written is correct lol
I thought Shug was the adulterous alcoholic pervert not Dye?
You don't know 'nuttin about the deep, dank, insular world Pat Dye wrapped himself up in down in Lee County.
Was he a monster? Many considered him one.
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Pat Dye, the former Auburn University football head coach and athletic director, was widely known for his heavy alcohol consumption, a habit that led to his derogatory nickname "Drunken Pat Dye" among some fans and critics.
Coaching Style: Unlike his mentor Bear Bryant, who maintained a disciplined drinking schedule, Dye was not shy about enjoying drinks, with reports noting he would often be drinking coffee by 7:00 a.m. while still consuming alcohol.
Controversies: His drinking was cited as a factor in his premature retirement at age 53 and was mentioned in a 2016 lawsuit alleging he was intoxicated when he fell asleep at the wheel and caused a car crash.
Here he was at 59 years old.
That's messed up. Being a lifelong stumbling idiot of a man that couldn't live without a crutch caught up to him. Note the dead eyes and the blood curdling smile . That smile was likely the last thing many people ever saw in their lifetimes. We will never know.
This post was edited on 7/13/26 at 11:28 pm
Posted on 7/14/26 at 1:30 am to bulldawger
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The respect Shug got was deserved. But I have to go with Pat.
No, no it wasn't/isn't. He won the SEC championship once
Posted on 7/14/26 at 1:32 am to Elephantom
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Here he was at 59 years old.
Posted on 7/14/26 at 1:40 am to captdalton
1. Dye- 4 SEC Titles , 1 Natty(1983)
2. Terry Bowden - 1 SEC title, 1 Natty, best overall win percentage at the school(more than 1 season)
3. Gene Chizik- 1 Natty, 1 SEC Titles
That is all I will rank. Rest can be thrown about easily.
2. Terry Bowden - 1 SEC title, 1 Natty, best overall win percentage at the school(more than 1 season)
3. Gene Chizik- 1 Natty, 1 SEC Titles
That is all I will rank. Rest can be thrown about easily.
Posted on 7/14/26 at 1:52 am to Gatorbait2008
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1 Natty(1983)
I get that you are shitting on Miami but EL-O-fricking-EL And all of Pickled Pats SEC titles but one were Co-Championships
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2. Terry Bowden - 1 SEC title, 1 Natty
This is complete mythology
And Sugars lone SEC title Auburn was on probation for cheating
Posted on 7/14/26 at 2:56 am to BigAL Golesh
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Looks like BAMA got that arse completely handed to in 1957
You are a goofy looking bitch.
Posted on 7/14/26 at 3:11 am to AU6X
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It’s just precious for a bammer fan to tell anyone how and why Auburn fans think about anything. And idolizing coaches that are drunks? Cmon man.
It's weird though, isn't it? Drunken Pat Dye was drunk his entire life, no matter the setting, time, event or place and Auburn fans believe he was an actual angel sent to Lee County because they deserved an angel for being good hicks.
Of course, Dye was the most crooked, sneaky, underhanded, dishonest coach to ever coach the game. That, according to Auburn fans, was him just living by the Auburn Creed the way he interpreted it.
Meanwhile, poor little Tater Tot didn't put up with the rampant cheating, had a drink here and there after work to relax and never to excess and Auburn fans decided he violated The Creed.
After you weirdos held a meeting out in a cow pasture, all those years ago, and decided to shun him and excommunicate him for heresy and not going along with the bag men, hardly a single Auburn fan will even acknowledge he ever coached there.
Posted on 7/14/26 at 4:19 am to AU6X
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Shug was a decorated veteran at D-Day and Iwo Jima (maybe Okinawa), but neither was an alcoholic adulterous pervert.
Slug had problems, mainly his dumb wife.
As for Drunken Pat Dye, let's not close the book so quick on him not being an alcoholic or a pervert. It's established fact he was a lush.
And, just how many middle aged men do you know that lose their pants in lakes? I'm not saying he was gay but, he was probably doing some gay stuff.
Is the picture below you? Don't be so naive about life and get out sometimes and get some sunlight and lose about 75 pounds.
Posted on 7/14/26 at 6:22 am to captdalton
Not sure, but Tommy, Terry and Pat wore the sweater vest the best. Bowden and Tubberville for sure.
Posted on 7/14/26 at 11:10 am to mckibaj
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Defense only allowed 28 points (max in a single game was 7) for the entire season. Shutout opponents 6 out 10.
College football was a different game 70 years ago.
Posted on 7/14/26 at 11:20 am to Elephantom
Ah...Bottcher's and $5 32-oz LITs.
Good times.
Good times.
Posted on 7/14/26 at 11:43 am to Elephantom
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Slug had problems, mainly his dumb wife.
What was wrong with her?
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And, just how many middle aged men do you know that lose their pants in lakes?
Is this actually true?
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As for Drunken Pat Dye, let's not close the book so quick on him not being an alcoholic or a pervert. It's established fact he was a lush.
Didnt Pat learn everything from Bear
Posted on 7/14/26 at 12:04 pm to cajunbama
quote:youre delusional. Being on probation doesnt stop you from claiming a national Championship.
This is complete mythology
And Sugars lone SEC title Auburn was on probation for cheating
Just look at BAMA in 2011 and 2012. BAMA was on probation for cheating during BOTH those years
Posted on 7/14/26 at 1:11 pm to VFL67
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Is this actually true?
Posted on 7/14/26 at 1:57 pm to captdalton
So how did the pants get in the lake? Did he drive drunk into the water
Posted on 7/14/26 at 4:15 pm to Porter Osborne Jr
Tuberville can sell ice to an Eskimo. Natural born coach/politician.
Posted on 7/14/26 at 5:29 pm to VFL67
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So how did the pants get in the lake? Did he drive drunk into the water
Somebody surely knows, but no one has ever said
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