Why do they roll toomer corner

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During away football games, when employees of the local drug store received news of a win, they would throw the ticker tape from the telegraph onto the power lines. The beginning of the tradition of throwing toilet paper into the trees, power lines and every other stationary object on the corner is open to debate.

That was the game in which Auburn ran back two punts for touchdowns in the last six minutes. The use of toilet paper was inspired by comments from Terry Henley, a colorful halfback whose rural drawl made him a darling of reporters.

The unbeaten Crimson Tide was second in the nation coming into the game and Henley made a pledge: "We're going to beat the No. The Toomer's Oaks were removed in April, , after a poisoning incident that occurred after the Iron Bowl in Although the trees didn't survive, the tradition at Toomer's will carry on.

Both are approximately 35 feet tall with foot spreads. Large cranes were used to lower the trees into their respective places, while workers attached support straps to stabilize the trees as they acclimate to their new home.

Forget standings and scores. In these parts, college football is about more than winning or losing. Largely the domain of foragers, the biggest edible fruit in the South has mostly been forgotten. Even Kelly Fields whips up a box of Jiffy every once in a while. The trees were removed three days later. Related Stories:.