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<P><FONT SIZE=6><B>A</B></FONT>s one of the most intimidating players in the Southeastern Conference, former All-American David Campbell was part of a record setting Auburn defense that sent chills down the spines of opposing quarterbacks. As well as a few headaches.

<P>Along with teammates Mike Kolen, Buddy McClinton, Tommy Lowry and Tommy Banks, Campbell led an Auburn defense that set school records with nine interceptions in a game against Florida in 1969, and the fewest yards allowed rushing with minus 37 against the Miami Hurricanes in 1968.

<P> "I remember the first play of the game against Miami. Their offensive guard lined up across from me and when that ball was snapped, I pounded his head. I didn't have any trouble with him the rest of the game. He just laid down," Campbell said.

<P>Auburn's 31-9 victory over the ninth-ranked Hurricanes was one of many outstanding defensive performances by Campbell and the Tigers in 1968.

<P>As a team, the Tigers allowed an average of 14 points per game and set a Sun Bowl record by picking off eight passes in a 34-10 route of the Arizona Wildcats.

<P> "We were a real tight team, and we all got along with each other. That's what made it such a great experience for me," Campbell said.
After finishing his junior season by earning the Sun Bowl's Most Valuable Lineman award, Campbell entered the 1969 season with high expectations until a foot injury sidelined him for five games.

<P> "I broke my big toe and took about a gallon of cortisone to deaden the foot so I could play against Tennessee. My foot was so dead from the cortisone that I wound up breaking the arch of my foot," Campbell said.

<P>Fortunately for Auburn, Campbell was able to return and play in a classic Auburn-Alabama game. The Tigers won that day 49-26, but the defensive performance was overshadowed by one of the most beloved moments in Auburn history.

<P> "We hadn't beaten Alabama since 1963, although we should have won in 1968. So, it was a do or die situation for the seniors," Campbell said.

<P> "They had a great offense, and (Alabama quarterback) Scott Hunter passed for about 400 yards on us that day. But we did a good job of keeping them out of the endzone."

<P>But the moment from that game that stands out was a touchdown run by the most unlikely of players, Auburn kicker Connie Frederick.

<P> "I can see it so vividly in my mind. I was standing on the sideline expecting a punt, like everyone else, and Frederick takes off. I was standing there watching it and not believing what I was seeing. Everyone was going crazy, it was just fantastic," Campbell said.

<P>After the season, Campbell was drafted by the Miami Dolphins, six rounds ahead of teammate Mike Kolen who also went to Miami. But foot injuries prevented him from playing in the NFL.

<P>And, after a two year stint in the World Football League, Campbell retired from the game and began a successful coaching career.

<P>In 17 years as head football coach and athletics director at Walker High School in Walker County, Ala., Campbell amassed an 85-54 record, finished second in the state in 1978 and won four region championships.

<P>Now in his second year as head coach and athletics director at Sumiton Christian School, Campbell credits his success as a coach to the lessons learned during his time on the Plains.

<P> "The first thing I took was (Former Auburn defensive coordinator) Paul Davis' 40 defense," Campbell said with a laugh.
And then there is the lesson learned from Auburn legend Ralph "Shug" Jordan.

<P> "Coach Jordan means more to me every day that I get older. He believed that you build the man first and the football player later," Campbell said.

<P> "I've adopted his 7-D's for success. Discipline, desire to excel, determination, dedication, dependability, desperation and dang it anyway. Although dang is not the word Coach Jordan used."
And Campbell can see his players willingness to learn.

<P> "We have about 500 kids here and it is one of the most wholesome situations I have ever been in. These kids are like open pits and they just soak it up," Campbell said.

<P>And for anyone wondering whether teaching players to be principled and moral means sacrificing success on the field, consider that in the five years prior to Campbell becoming head coach, Sumiton won just one game.Last year they were 9-1.

<P>It was these lessons of life that Campbell learned at Auburn that helped earn him All-SEC honors twice and the distinction of being named to the Tigers' 1960 Team of the Decade.

<P>"I'm not going to say my time at Auburn was all roses because it wasn't. But I loved the whole experience. I loved living in the dorm and dining in Sewell Hall with the other players, we really were like brothers. It was just a wonderful time for me."

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	<P><FONT SIZE=6><B>A</B></FONT>s one of the most intimidating players in the Southeastern Conference, former All-American David Campbell was part of a record setting Auburn defense that sent chills down the spines of opposing quarterbacks. As well as a few headaches.

	<P>Along with teammates Mike Kolen, Buddy McClinton, Tommy Lowry and Tommy Banks, Campbell led an Auburn defense that set school records with nine interceptions in a game against Florida in 1969, and the fewest yards allowed rushing with minus 37 against the Miami Hurricanes in 1968.

	<P> "I remember the first play of the game against Miami. Their offensive guard lined up across from me and when that ball was snapped, I pounded his head. I didn't have any trouble with him the rest of the game. He just laid down," Campbell said.

	<P>Auburn's 31-9 victory over the ninth-ranked Hurricanes was one of many outstanding defensive performances by Campbell and the Tigers in 1968.

	<P>As a team, the Tigers allowed an average of 14 points per game and set a Sun Bowl record by picking off eight passes in a 34-10 route of the Arizona Wildcats.

	<P> "We were a real tight team, and we all got along with each other. That's what made it such a great experience for me," Campbell said.
	After finishing his junior season by earning the Sun Bowl's Most Valuable Lineman award, Campbell entered the 1969 season with high expectations until a foot injury sidelined him for five games.

	<P> "I broke my big toe and took about a gallon of cortisone to deaden the foot so I could play against Tennessee. My foot was so dead from the cortisone that I wound up breaking the arch of my foot," Campbell said.

	<P>Fortunately for Auburn, Campbell was able to return and play in a classic Auburn-Alabama game. The Tigers won that day 49-26, but the defensive performance was overshadowed by one of the most beloved moments in Auburn history.

	<P> "We hadn't beaten Alabama since 1963, although we should have won in 1968. So, it was a do or die situation for the seniors," Campbell said.

	<P> "They had a great offense, and (Alabama quarterback) Scott Hunter passed for about 400 yards on us that day. But we did a good job of keeping them out of the endzone."

	<P>But the moment from that game that stands out was a touchdown run by the most unlikely of players, Auburn kicker Connie Frederick.

	<P> "I can see it so vividly in my mind. I was standing on the sideline expecting a punt, like everyone else, and Frederick takes off. I was standing there watching it and not believing what I was seeing. Everyone was going crazy, it was just fantastic," Campbell said.

	<P>After the season, Campbell was drafted by the Miami Dolphins, six rounds ahead of teammate Mike Kolen who also went to Miami. But foot injuries prevented him from playing in the NFL.

	<P>And, after a two year stint in the World Football League, Campbell retired from the game and began a successful coaching career.

	<P>In 17 years as head football coach and athletics director at Walker High School in Walker County, Ala., Campbell amassed an 85-54 record, finished second in the state in 1978 and won four region championships.

	<P>Now in his second year as head coach and athletics director at Sumiton Christian School, Campbell credits his success as a coach to the lessons learned during his time on the Plains.

	<P> "The first thing I took was (Former Auburn defensive coordinator) Paul Davis' 40 defense," Campbell said with a laugh.
	And then there is the lesson learned from Auburn legend Ralph "Shug" Jordan.

	<P> "Coach Jordan means more to me every day that I get older. He believed that you build the man first and the football player later," Campbell said.

	<P> "I've adopted his 7-D's for success. Discipline, desire to excel, determination, dedication, dependability, desperation and dang it anyway. Although dang is not the word Coach Jordan used."
	And Campbell can see his players willingness to learn.

	<P> "We have about 500 kids here and it is one of the most wholesome situations I have ever been in. These kids are like open pits and they just soak it up," Campbell said.

	<P>And for anyone wondering whether teaching players to be principled and moral means sacrificing success on the field, consider that in the five years prior to Campbell becoming head coach, Sumiton won just one game.Last year they were 9-1.

	<P>It was these lessons of life that Campbell learned at Auburn that helped earn him All-SEC honors twice and the distinction of being named to the Tigers' 1960 Team of the Decade.

	<P>"I'm not going to say my time at Auburn was all roses because it wasn't. But I loved the whole experience. I loved living in the dorm and dining in Sewell Hall with the other players, we really were like brothers. It was just a wonderful time for me."

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