It's a familiar story for San Jose State. Strapped for cash and willing to sacrifice one game out of 12, the Spartans agree to schlep across the country to play a traditional power in a rowdy venue in exchange for a massive paycheck.
But this time -- this week -- there's a potential plot twist: The traditional power, Auburn, isn't so powerful.SJSU's prospects for victory Saturday aren't good, but they're far better than anyone might have expected when the $3.1 million, two-game contract was signed two years ago.Remember the Spartans' paycheck-for-punishment opponents of past years, like Nebraska, USC, Alabama and Wisconsin?Can San Jose State collect $1.5 million and beat Auburn?
