When might we see a sewing machine used again on a football sideline, as occurred during the nationally televised Auburn-Alabama game Nov. 30? That’s when Auburn equipment manger Dana Marquez was seen sewing up a torn jersey, making millions of viewers wonder if the team has any backups.

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Auburn University equipment manager Dana Marquez received national attention when he repaired a football jersey with a sewing machine during Auburn's game against Alabama in 2013.