AUBURN, Alabama -- Now that the regular football season is over, Auburn University officials are asking the Auburn family to weigh in on a long-term solution to keeping the rolling of Toomer's Corner tradition alive.

The Office of Communication and Marketing put together a web page asking for input:

"As a member of the Auburn Family, your input is important to us as we try to ensure that the beloved tradition of rolling Toomer's Corner is preserved. We do not yet know what will happen with the trees themselves; the input we request is for long-term consideration. "

The oaks have been watched carefully since it was determined in February they had been poisoned with a herbicide.



There are five options listed on the page, but the committee is looking for additional suggestions.

Ideas vary from replanting small or large trees, to building a permanent structure "conducive to rolling," to designing an artificial tree or sculpture to replace the current oaks. There's also the possibility of combining any of the choices.

Costs and funding for the project(s) will be determined once a solution is determined.

The Committee to Determine the Future of Rolling Toomer's Corner was appointed by AU President Jay Gogue. The team is comprised of members of the campus and city communities, including alumni, city officials, students, horticulturists, faculty and engineers.

Ideas can be submitted to rolling@auburn.edu.