News of the day, 1/9

Hey everyone. The latest chatter is/was that Western Michigan coach Bill Miller was flying to Auburn this afternoon for an interview. I'm here to tell you that he wasn't in Auburn and, to my knowledge, isn't a candidate for anything aside from "Western Michigan Coach Most Likely to Have His Own Thread On An Auburn Message Board" honors.

Believe me on this one.

I went with the Jenna Fischer picture today because it's been too long. She is the official HABOTN Hottie and, as you can see, she at least makes cursory attempts to play Guitar Hero 3. You're welcome.

I'll update this more as the day progresses. I'm trying to get some information, though it's been difficult. I think a few of you have noticed. I'm not sure.

NOTE TO NEW READERS: I'm joking about how I may not have noticed the HOTTIES' thirst for coordinator news. No need to email me to confirm your interest in knowing who the next coordinator will be. I am aware.

Running backs coach Eddie Gran interviewed today with South Alabama officials about the school's top football job. The Jaguars are to field their first team in 2009.

``It went well," said Gran, who has been at Auburn since the 1999 season. ``There are many people up for the job and I'm excited about the opportunity. It was a great experience."

Lots of people are talking with USA about this job, which is weird because that doesn't seem like an appetizing situation to me. Then again, I'm a sports writer in Montgomery. What do I know about coaching?

Former Auburn OC Alan Borges is expected to interview for the same position at Ole Miss in the coming days. That's what Parrish Alford at the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal in Tupelo, Miss., says. I believe him. I don't believe Borges will get that job. Other candidates include ... guys with bigger reputations. Follow the link for more details.