The decline of Mayan civilization was well under way by 1100 B.C. The causes are uncertain, but speculation points to warfare, crop failures, and disease as leading possibilities. The society was also enervated by its religion, which emphasized that human blood was extremely pleasing to its gods.
AUBURN-The Auburn football game against Ole Miss at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Oct. 31 will be televised by the SEC Network. Kickoff is slated for 11:21 a.m. CT.
Alabama-USC season-opener set for prime time. It's the same as last year. Alabama will begin its season with a prime-time game on ABC inside AT&T Stadium in Dallas. ESPN announced Tuesday morning that the Tide's season-opener vs. USC on Sept. 3 in Dallas will begin at 7 p.m. CT and will be televised on ABC. The Tide began last season against Wisconsin at AT&T Stadium, a game that began at 7 p.m. and was shown on ABC. Alabama won, 35-17.