News of the day, 11/1

Hey everyone. Thanks for all the great responses to yesterday's blog. I was concerned that it would be too technical. I know very little about the xs and os of the game, but I love learning about it from the coaches. Will Muschamp and Hugh Nall, in particular, have been great about setting aside a minute here or there to explain things to me on their dry-erase boards.

I'll pass that information along when conditions merit.

Everyone, including my effervescent neighbor Carolyn, wants to thank you for peeping what's offered here at the HOTTEST Auburn blog on the 'net.

One guy who gets lost in the DE shuffle is Antoine Carter. He plays behind another "A.C." -- Antonio Coleman. Quentin Groves suggested that I refer to Carter as "Hot" to help distinguish between the two A.C.s. You know I'm down with anything HOT.

Carter has "hot boy" tattooed on his face. It's not as scary as it sounds. Anyway, Carter has really impressed Muschamp despite limited action. I was absolutely floored by the Tigers' initial decision to play Carter this season -- he's 17 and looks it, if you know what I mean -- but he's a gifted pass-rush guy. He gives Auburn another guy who can let it rip from the outside. All the more reason to bump Groves to OLB.

Tommy Tuberville said today that TB Brad Lester (groin), OL Ryan Pugh (knee) and LB Craig Stevens (foot) will not play this weekend. Word is that Stevens will be ready for the Georgia game. I heard that Auburn isn't expecting him back before the Iron Bowl. I mean, why move Groves if Stevens is going to return immediately?

Also, it looks like TB Tristan Davis and his Achy Breaky Foot will be ready for the Iron Bowl.