The trees on Toomer's Corner are known for being covered in toilet paper following big athletic victories for Auburn. After news broke of the poisoning, the school cut down the poisoned trees and replaced them.
In a appearance on Finebaum's radio show, Updyke tried to downplay what he did. Not like I tried to kill their crow that flies around. You know, I didn't try to kill LSU's tiger. I'm not as dumb as I look," Updyke replied. By Gabriel Fernandez. He was sentenced to serve at least six months of a three-year sentence for criminal damage to an agricultural facility, the Lee County District Attorney said at the time.
Read More. As part of the sentence, he was put under five years of supervised probation, including a ban on attending any collegiate event or stepping on Auburn University property. Here's a lot of information. PDF ]. There is no reason to suspect any human danger from the herbicide, the university said.
The chemical's manufacturer, Dow Chemical, says it should be applied with proper clothing protection; a typical use of the herbicide is to kill trees along fence lines. Results showed the lowest amount detected was 0. Experts believe a normal application by itself would have been enough to kill the trees, which are estimated to be more than years old. At this level the impact could be much greater than just the oaks on the corner, as Spike moves through the soil to a wide area. The removal process involves digging trenches and applying activated charcoal to absorb the herbicide from the soil and block its progress.
A representative from Dow Chemical, which manufactures the herbicide, is advising the university on removal procedures, and expert horticulturalists are also being consulted. Gogue asked members of the Auburn Family to "continue to be 'All In' in upholding its reputation for class" and not allow anger to be expressed inappropriately or undeservedly.
Individuals act alone, not on behalf of anyone or any place, and all universities are vulnerable to and condemn such reprehensible acts. Athletic Director Mal Moore released this statement:.
A lot of what makes our two programs so special is our many unique traditions. So, hearing this about Toomer's Corner is upsetting to me in several ways. I certainly hope that whoever is responsible is held accountable.
Because the application of the herbicide is being investigated, no details about the investigation can be released. Anyone with information can contact the Auburn Police Division at or anonymously by voice or text on the tip line at I know that the university said the fate of the beloved tree is grim, but maybe we can show it and the rest of the nation how much we love not only the tree but what it stands for Skip to content.
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