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12.05.2008

Rolling along on a Friday

Hey everyone. I see that you're all very excited about the possibility of Houston Nutt being Auburn's next head coach.

Is it possible? Yes.

I had a few knowledgeable people relay that name yesterday. The Advertiser forbids me from using unnamed sources, so that really limits what I can report about stuff like that. I'm working to get in touch with Nutt's People and get an official, on-the-record comment about his situation.

It's going to be a murky period here for a while. It's difficult to distill reliable information from fake stuff -- it often sounds the same -- and getting the legit stuff on the record adds a little more complexity.

We like complexity here at the HABOTN. It's all about love of the game ...

382 Comments:

FSJ said...: 201; 1:39 PM
Anonymous said...: FSJ - phenomal track keeping skills. That is good.; 1:40 PM
Anonymous said...: I believe Superior would handle recruiting well. He's still Steve. It would all depend on the staff he could assemble. And he would be one to put an end of high crimson dollar handshakes.; 1:41 PM
FSJ said...: Shall I repost my diatribe from yesterday?; 1:43 PM
Anonymous said...: Thoughts anyone?; 1:43 PM
Anonymous said...: FSJ - Yes; 1:43 PM
AUfan said...: Crudup, is there any chance of R Garner coming back in some capacity? That would turn around recruiting in a HURRY.; 1:44 PM
Anonymous said...: sounds like Jay G. likes the guy from Cincy.; 1:44 PM
Anonymous said...: Agreed Crudup AU vs SC and his name rec would open many doors; 1:45 PM
FSJ said...: FSJ-Master of My Domain said...
I've generally stayed out of this discussion, but I'm not going to any longer...

I find it amusing that when Tuberville was whipping Shula's arse in state it was because he was outworking him.

However, when Saban is whipping Tuberville's arse, it's because he is buying players.

Interesting how that works.

8:50 PM; 1:45 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Spurrier, even in his prime his idea of recruiting was talking to the kid and saying "Boy, you're gonna be a Gator, right?" Usually the kid would say yes...if they waivered, he never talked to them again and moved on to the next big time recruit who wanted to go to Florida.

That didn't work so well trying to bring kids to South carolina.; 1:46 PM
FSJ said...: BINGO RK; 1:47 PM
Quitstina said...: Jay G to Josh "why you laughin'?"

Funny!; 1:48 PM
Monica said...: Hey everyone - Please keep the language clean. Puting a few *** in your word doesn't disquise it. There are minors that read this blog and Jay G. has aked more than once that we don't "cuss".; 1:51 PM
FSJ said...: Thanks mom.....errrr mon.; 1:51 PM
Anonymous said...: RK ... don't know where you get that ... personal family recruited by SS and went to FSU ... SS dogged him through the whole thing may be a special case but doesn't strike me as such; 1:52 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Spurrier was like that with a lot of recruits at Florida.

That's why Andrew Zow didn't go there after being a Florida fan his whole life.

There are plenty of other recruits through the years who said the same thing about him. For the most part Spurrier let Florida recruit itself.; 1:54 PM
FSJ said...: This guy on is smoking something; 1:55 PM
Anonymous said...: Houston Nutt just seems to parallel to Tommy T.; 1:56 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: that was a great call FSJ...what was the problem?

'steamrolled' baby. ha.; 1:57 PM
Monica said...: Faker - You get a little more bammer everyday. Bless your heart.; 1:57 PM
FSJ said...: I CARE!!!; 1:58 PM
Anonymous said...: FSJ - A shout out!!; 1:58 PM
Quitstina said...: Faker crossed into bammer territory the first time he called the roundtable.; 1:58 PM
FSJ said...: HABOTN:

Hottest Alabama Blog On The Net.; 1:59 PM
Anonymous said...: If Zow was a Florida fan why did he turn it down when offered? Just askin' I am sure that UF's name helped tremendously along with judging the strength of a turn down but to say he asked once and then disappeared is stretching it; 1:59 PM
Quitstina said...: And that is why Doug is not Scottie; 1:59 PM
FSJ said...: Hoodie?

Tank Top Right Here DAWG!!; 1:59 PM
Anonymous said...: Big shout out for James in BHAM. Good work sir!; 1:59 PM
Anonymous said...: That's funny - Way to go James.; 2:00 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: James in B'ham is the 'hottie of the week'? not sure what the heck that is but it sounds pretty sweet dude.; 2:01 PM
tennessee tiger said...: Petrino and Johnson have only been at their respective jobs for one year, and Butch Davis for two. Of those, Petrino seems like the only one that would up and move on in such a short timeframe, and he is, well, less than desirable from a loyalty standpoint. It seems like nobody who is really good is on the market -- we waited too late in the year to make the transition.

If we can't get a great one, I say we hire either Zook or Orgeron to a 3-year contract. We take our lumps until the cupboard is well-stocked, then prior to the end of year 3 we hire the best guy on the market at that time.; 2:01 PM
Griff said...: Do you people watch football? Houston Nutt took Arkansas (Arkansass!!!) to the SECCG as many times as our beloved Tubs. He (once again) beat Tubs this year with lesser talent.

I'm not saying he's the right guy for the job, but the guy can coach.; 2:01 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Spurrier for the most part isn't an active recruiter, he's much like Tub in that aspect.

For Spurrier to recruit well at Auburn, he'll need to hire some great assistants who are top recruiters.

It's ok to disagree. I'm just saying.; 2:02 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: DANGITTTTT!!!!!!! i forgot the tiny tank FSJ! my bad.; 2:02 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: FSJ- GO GATORS!; 2:03 PM
tennessee tiger said...: Okay Griff, so maybe we follow up on our 3-year Zook/Orgeron run with Nutt down the road...; 2:03 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: is that a new anon....why not register? it beats lurking and you get more sympathy; 2:03 PM
FSJ said...: I have the answer to Auburn's coaching search..

He's won over 150 games.

He coaches a dynamic offense.

He is a great recruiter...Just ask him.

Dennis Franchione

Go get him now.; 2:04 PM
WarEagleRK said...: "I say we hire either Zook or Orgeron to a 3-year contract."

No, you don't settle for 2nd or 3rd rate coaches unless you have to, even for that kind of strategy.

Griff,

Nutt = Tuberville with lower morals when it comes to players he recruits. Nothing more, nothing less. They are very similar.; 2:04 PM
Anonymous said...: For sure RK ... you know what opinions are like ... and yep, everyone has one 8-)

Gotta run See y'all later; 2:04 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: also anons tend to use language that others don't appreciate because they aren't accountable; 2:04 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: This place is turning into one big Rant sesssion. Continue the ranting!; 2:06 PM
michael said...: fsj, why did you repeat this again:

"...when Tuberville was whipping Shula's arse in state it was because he was outworking him.

However, when Saban is whipping Tuberville's arse, it's because he is buying players."

We get the picture. Tubs worked hard. Saban cheats. There ya go.; 2:06 PM
Griff said...: No offense, but give me a freaking break on the "morality" of our players. Sure, we have plenty of 'hard fightin' soldiers' but we have just as many, if not more, hard partyin' soldiers. Don't be naive.; 2:07 PM
FSJ said...: Michael,

In reply to Crudup above.; 2:07 PM
FSJ said...: Bye anonymous; 2:07 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Michael- According to Amy E., it will take $100 handshakes to be on an even playing field.; 2:07 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Classy. You gotta love when mature people show up.; 2:08 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Anon- Go back to Al.com.; 2:08 PM
Denny Crum said...: Anon used a very bad word. He must have just heard it and wants to show everyone what a big boy he is by using bad words..; 2:08 PM
Anonymous said...: Just noted a curiously registered plane leaving MGM for Detroit where Turner Gill's Buffalo squad plays Ball State for MAC Championship tonight.; 2:08 PM
FSJ said...: Ok Eddie:

What's your gut telling you now?

Mine...

Swing for the fences with Butch Davis...

Backup: Kelly or Fisher; 2:08 PM
Anonymous said...: whatever bring in JIMBO get it over with; 2:11 PM
James in Auburn said...: Wow,

I get a shout out in the gump and miss it :(

Crudup, my comparison of TT and Nutt was one of 8-4 seaons. You're right about TT being the classier guy - not even close.; 2:11 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: FSJ- Wish I hadn't lost so much of gut today, so I could get more of a feeling :).

I honestly think that Muschamp and Petrino are still both 1a and 1b despite what people are saying. Until they come out and say no publicly, its still open.; 2:11 PM
Denny Crum said...: Another Anon trying to drop unsubstantiated info about planes. Yawn..........You all are more fun than Mike Price at a strip club or Dana Kirk doing his taxes.; 2:12 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: The fact that Mississippi State can bring in Chris Peterson, means Auburn better be swinging for the fences on this one.; 2:12 PM
tennessee tiger said...: I must admit, I've developed a deep hatred of Saban over the last week due primarily to his sideline tirade about how bad he wanted to stick it to AU, followed by a story on a topic-long-dead-but-just-found-by-me-in-a-link-from-the-JCCW-this-morning about how many more scholarship players he had to cut than any other coach in the world due to his win-at-all-costs-f-everyone-except-myself mentality. Until this week, I pretty much just respected what a marvelous product he puts on the field.

Anyway, despite my newfound hatred, I think it would be the most awesomest hire ever for AU to sign the jackleg to a $6M contract this evening and announce him as the next HC tomorrow around noon*. Remember how bent out of shape the Bama fans got when Tot hired Brother Bill? Okay, now multiply that outrage by itself roughly 10 million times.

It's like ninja thinkin'... I will use my enemy's strength against him. Just sayin'... it would be good times.

* with apoligies to FSJ, perhaps the only insightful and decent bammer I've ever not-quite-known.; 2:13 PM
FSJ said...: Wonder if Petersen will make MSU go to maroon astro turf?; 2:15 PM
Denny Crum said...: Anyway, it won't be an Auburn plane that goes and gets the next coach at this stage in the game.; 2:15 PM
michael said...: I said this a day or two ago, but I have a friend who is on the football staff of another SEC school. He says everyone in the SEC knows Saban is cheating. Add that to what the Clemson coach said about Julio earlier this year, and now to what the coach's wife said, and I would call that smoke. Certainly, it is possible that these are just rumors being passed around between coaches and are totally false, but this is an Auburn message board. We have little hope that Auburn will be good for the next few years. FSJ, can't we at least have hope that bama will go on probation? It's that sort of hope that lets me get out of bed in the morning.

Also note that I don't know that Saban cheats or is even aware of cheating. I imagine it is boosters.

(although my friend also says that the NCAA won't go after bama again because they want bama to be strong because it is good for college football. I find that hard to believe, but who knows); 2:16 PM
FSJ said...: that's exactly correct Denny.

Alabama used a non University Plane last time.; 2:16 PM
astatguy said...: Man, with the names I'm hearing I already miss Tubs. BTW, Jay, the AJC had no problem printing that Muschamp and Leach had turned Auburn down according to unconfirmed sources. But, that's The Atlanta Journal, and not a real newspaper.; 2:17 PM
tennessee tiger said...: nat-ur-day (noun): the most awesomest day of the week.

Anybody seen these nattylight billboards in Alabama? There's one here in Knoxville that makes me go "giggity" every time I drive past it.; 2:18 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Sorry about the cuss word there.

I erased it and (again) banned all anonymous posters. I guess we'll have to roll like this for a while.

Scottie: I am flossin' with the hoodie today. It's a cherished thing.; 2:19 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Atlanta is a real paper.

People went to Muschamp. They came back with nothing. That's all I have to say about that.

I think Leach was more of a feeler thing ... if that happened. I haven't had anyone tell me that.; 2:20 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Jay,

So you think Brian Kelly is the real deal? What did he do before he was Cincy's HC?

I figured he would have been the guy Tennessee went after, it surprised me when they didn't.; 2:21 PM
michael said...: I still can't erase that word from my mind. I saw it. I know it was there. I will never be the same.; 2:21 PM
FSJ said...: Guys..

I don't see Muschamp, but I will defer to the well connected Auburn HOTTIES here on that issue.

FSJ; 2:21 PM
Anonymous said...: So do we have any further insight at all?; 2:21 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Michael- In that situation, Spurrier would be the best hire. He would call Saban to the carpet in the press.

I like the Maroon MSU field. You would probably need to take sunglasses with you to every game.; 2:21 PM
FSJ said...: yep michael...I'm scarred.; 2:21 PM
Brad said...: Guys, I've been out of the loop for a few days, but I still believe Brian Kelly is the right hire. He's won everywhere he's been, and the last time I checked, its still 100 yards from end zone to end zone in every conference. He wins conference and national titles. Don't be so ignorant as to discount him just because he's at a smaller school. Urban Meyer was too, and I'd say he's turned out pretty well. And Bob Stoops had zero head coaching experience when he got the Oklahoma job. So say it with me...BRIAN KELLY! YES WE CAN!!!; 2:22 PM
James in Auburn said...: RK,

I think Kelly won a DII title before Cincy? I'll have to Google that to verify though.; 2:22 PM
barkley for governor said...: If I keep hearing Houston Nutt's name get tossed around, I'm going to get depressed.; 2:22 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: If your listening to Finebaum, he is talking to Ronnie Sanders. That guy would have an inside. I worked with him at Auburn.; 2:22 PM
barkley for governor said...: Yeah, he won a national title at Grand Valley State.; 2:23 PM
Brad said...: RK -

Kelly won the MAC in his second year at Central Michigan before going to Cincy. He also won the D2 National Title at Grand Valley State before that.; 2:23 PM
FSJ said...: If Bama is cheating (and by that I mean beyond the $100 handshakes-EVERYBODY DOES THAT) I hope somebody turns us in or puts the proof out there.

Otherwise it is chatter. Just like all the chatter up this way in the past about other players that signed elsewhere.; 2:24 PM
James in Auburn said...: Here's some wiki info on Kelly:

Brian Kelly; 2:24 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Brian Kelly is a coach. He is not splash, but he is a very good coach.; 2:24 PM
tennessee tiger said...: Yeah, sorry FSJ, but I hold out the same hope that the Sabanator is cheating the M4AU does.

I don't think Saban is, because from where I sit it just appears he needs little sleep and places little value on personal relationships beyond what they can do for him. He is a single minded college football machine, and I don't think I would enjoy spending time with him. I think he's a jerk. But a cheat? No, not really.

But a buddy of mine told me a while back that he knows some dude that was responsible for turning Bama in to the NCAA when they went on probation the first time, and the dude told him that "things are going to blow up in Alabama's face again soon". Given how most Alabama fans behave (including my dad), I have to hold out some glimmer of hope that there is some major trouble looming for the Bama football program, whether Saban is responsible for it or whether he just suffers from collateral damage.; 2:25 PM
WarEagleRK said...: I'm for whoever wins and does it the right way.

Eddie,

What is being said on Finebaum?; 2:25 PM
Chris in Inverness said...: Nutt offically OUT - per JOX

Bucth Davis is PERRRRRRRRRRRFECT.

Knows how to rcruit all of AU's areas.

Built a program at Miami against UF and FSU in their PRIME from scratch.

Has NAME reconition.

Jimbo Fisher is my No. 2; 2:25 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Agreed FSJ. I just think people have sour grapes about how he out works them. Granted, he will take everything to the max as the rules go. The video conferencing is priceless.; 2:25 PM
Chris in Inverness said...: Andrew Zow?

Yeah, whoa....Spurrier didn't dog Zow to come to UF.

Whooop tee whooo; 2:25 PM
FSJ said...: According to the guy on Finebaum..

Nutt and Fisher top 2; 2:26 PM
WarEagleRK said...: I don't laugh at Andrew Zow after how he destroyed us in 99 & 01.

I was using him as an example because he was the person I could think of off the top of my head.

Geez people are just cranky these days.; 2:27 PM
Anonymous said...: How do I go work for Jimmy Sexton?; 2:27 PM
Griff said...: Muschamp is NOT a possibility. At all. Per his words.

AU will not hire Leach. Leach WOULD be interested, though.

We are our own enemy.; 2:27 PM
James in Auburn said...: Before this is over, TT is going to be responsible for getting half a dozen or more current head coaches a raise...; 2:27 PM
WarEagleRK said...: The guy on Finebaum apparently goes to AL.com. Not exactly a scoop.; 2:27 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: What FSJ said, Nutt and Fisher being leading candidates.

I say Auburn shouldn't hire a Sexton coach. I would take that stance.; 2:27 PM
Just Win AU said...: Are you guys ready for the "Wild Tiger" formation? Nutt has a reputation as a lazy recruiter - that's who Auburn needs to hire to compete with Saban. Stupid is as stupid does!; 2:28 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: RK- If you only knew what I know about Ronnie. I would disagree completely. Now, whether he is telling the truth? Who knows.; 2:28 PM
FSJ said...: The problem with that Eddie is that he represents about half the coaches.; 2:29 PM
James in Auburn said...: Starting any sentence out with "the guy on Finebaum" = EPIC FAIL.; 2:29 PM
WarEagleRK said...: We aren't going to hire Houston Nutt, I wouldn't get too upset even speculating the possiblity.; 2:29 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Brian Kelly was really good in Division II, moved to Central Michigan, was very good there, moved to Cincinnati and has that team in the BCS.

The school is building him a $10 million indoor facility which is really saying something at UC. Football isn't a priority.

The two NFL guys I know are united: The best coach being discussed in connection with Auburn is Kelly.

What is that worth to Auburn officials? Who knows.; 2:29 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Agreed FSJ. I guy can wish.; 2:30 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Heading home for the day, check back in with you guys in a few.

Don't hire anyone without me.; 2:30 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: I believe Auburn officials are baffons. They are doing Auburn proud right now.; 2:31 PM
tennessee tiger said...: Eddie,

I would prefer to avoid a Sexton coach too. Sure seems to have some nasty tactics, that guy.

Now a Sexy coach, or better yet a Coach with a Sexy Wife (ala Kiffen) would be awesome.; 2:31 PM
Anonymous said...: I'll go take a nap....something will happen again.; 2:31 PM
FSJ said...: Tennessee....

I know a little about the first probation since it originated up here in Gadsden with the Gene Jelks thing.; 2:31 PM
James in Auburn said...: Kelly would be a "Tresselesque" hire - go to the lower ranks and find someone who has enjoyed success and knows about winning.

The idea is growing on me...; 2:32 PM
FSJ said...: Eddie,

The more I think about it the more I buy what Jay said the other day..

Tubs took Auburn by surprise by pushing the issue.

IMO, they wanted to string him along for a while so that they could do what you are hearing now behind the scenes.; 2:33 PM
coosa said...: Anybody got any money? Buy LINE - oil and gas producer in the midwest that is fully hedged thru 2010 and now yields 23%. Collect your 23% over the next 2 years and by then the recession will be over and the share price will have doubled.

Do your on dd. Anybody that would take a stock tip from a stranger on a message board is crazy. Add other disclaimers as needed.; 2:33 PM
Just Win AU said...: Everytime I think about the possibility of looking down on the Auburn sidelines and seeing Nutt standing there biting his fingernails I almost start to cry. What the hell are they thinking? Do they really think this is the BEST person for Auburn?; 2:34 PM
FSJ said...: Nutt about to get a raise per the Tupelo newspaper.; 2:34 PM
tennessee tiger said...: Wow. Gene Jelks, that's right. Now there's a name I hadn't heard in a while. I don't remember the details at all anymore.

And I don't know the "dude" I speak of either. It's like a Spaceballs-degree-of-reference, which is worth about squat.; 2:34 PM
Monica said...: What hotties made it on the Roundtable air today?; 2:35 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: FSJ- No doubt that was what they were doing, but they had to bet on Tubs pushing the issue when they hung him out there. Piss poor in my opinion. I gave them too much credit for having someone ready to step in. I think this place will be outraged if Nutt is announced HC.; 2:35 PM
coosa said...: Hey Eddie - you probably know Jimbo better than anybody here; what do you think of him as our coach?

If he's the guy Lowder wants, he's probably who we get.; 2:35 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: This whole Nutt thing seems to be a Sexton ploy from the start. I bet it started by Sexton pimping Nutt to Auburn and Auburn responding with interest. From there the spin machine works, and big raise for Nutt and more power at Ole Miss. As for Auburn, look like fools for saying we were interested.; 2:37 PM
AUCYF said...: Nutt is a clone of Tuberville, with a little less class. He's a consistent 8 game winner with a 9 win season considered a success. The guy couldn't even win the SEC with McFadden, Jones and Peyton Hillis in the backfield. If Nutt is hired it would smell of being a "safe" hire. I thought Jay Jacobs said money would be no object. If money is no object then how is it that you come out of the gate with Nutt as your top choice? This is so typical of Auburn it is disgusting. It's also indicative of the inferiority complex many in the Auburn family carry. They talk about "fit". I don't care about a good "fit", I care about hiring a coach who can win. LSU didn't want Nutt, Nebraska didn't want Nutt, even Arkansas didn't want Nutt. Hiring Nutt would do nothing but divide the Auburn family between those who accept complacency and those who want to win. As Bear Bryant once said: "I ain't never been nothing but a winner". I wish the pitiful Auburn administration had that mentality.; 2:37 PM
FSJ said...: Jelks did some "work" for a businessman-(I use the word loosely) named Harold Simmons. Mr. Simmons got divorced and the checks he wrote to Jelks came out in the divorce proceedings. Some Auburn fan (he writes a blog) was involved with it somehow too, but I can't remember his name.; 2:38 PM
Anonymous said...: Mon, FJS, Scottie B and James in Bham; 2:39 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Jimbo is a super nice guy, but I don't think he is the superstar OC that everyone wants him to be. Jimbo offenses have been greatly aided by great defense. When the defense is down, the offense is average at best.

As a person, he is a good guy. I don't believe he is a players coach by any means, not that it's a bad thing. I believe being under Saban really helped Jimbo. I don't think he gets a dime of experience being where he is now. Too me, he is the biggest gamble of all.; 2:40 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: FSJ- Auburn fan involved with Jelks, Alabama fan involved with Ramsey. Funny how karma works.; 2:41 PM
Monica said...: Dang! I missed hearing James and Scottie B.! grrrrr; 2:41 PM
Monica said...: And thanks for the response, AU1.
:-); 2:42 PM
michael said...: We could sure use another Albert Means right about now.; 2:43 PM
James in Auburn said...: Oh I wasn't on the air Mon, apparently I just got some love - which of course I missed having stepped out of the office.

Denny, it only took 3 ABC stores to find but I have my decanter of Eagle Rare for the SECCG tomorrow.

I will toast FSJ and then pray for Superman to leap D-Linemen in a single bound.; 2:45 PM
Griff said...: AUCYF: Absolutely on the money.

Eddie on Jimbo, ditto.

Eddie, weren't you a mgr for AU? Were you there when either of the Zapp brothers were mgrs?; 2:45 PM
michael said...: I hope Florida wins by 30 and then loses by 30 in the title game.; 2:46 PM
coosa said...: Thanks Eddie. I think I could be ok with him, especially if he brings in some good AU guys as assistants.; 2:46 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Griff- I was a manager on the team, and I was there from Fall 1996 to spring of 2000.

I wasn't there with the Zapp brothers, or at least I don't recall it.; 2:47 PM
Harrison said...: If Peterson to Miss.St. is true, then I am confident we are going to totally botch this coaching search. I don't know why, but I don't like it; 2:50 PM
Klaus said...: News Flash!

Cecil Hurt picks Alabama 31-30 over Florida. Shocking..unbiased opinion.

What is Finebaum's love affair with Cecil Hurt?

And another thing, Houston Nutt!!!!????; 2:50 PM
FSJ said...: Klaus:

Cecil has picked Alabama in every game this year.

Pretty good record I would say.

IMO, Jay and Cecil are the two best in this state.; 2:54 PM
Griff said...: Eddie they were there from 89-93...roommates of mine.; 2:55 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Gang- I'm out to late tonight. Hope we have more clarification later, but I doubt it.; 2:56 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: I GOT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE ROUNDTABLE? SWEEEEET!; 2:56 PM
Will said...: I have an idea how we can put this to rest. Jay G, just post the following cell phone #'s.

Mike Leach
Brian Kelly
Butch Davis
Houston Nutt
Paul Johnson
Jimbo Fisher

Each of the HOTTIES can pick one to call and ask them to tell us what's up?; 2:57 PM
CovingtonTigerFan said...: A friend mentioned to me last night that a friend of his played for Auburn while Fisher was there. His friend thinks Fisher is an idiot. Those were his exact words, FWIW.; 2:57 PM
Harrison said...: Will, you forgot Gary Patterson; 2:58 PM
Klaus said...: I just want Cecil to get a pulse.

This eliminates Cecil:

"One could imagine Nick Saban, four-and-a-half games into the season, weeping a silent tear, saddened, like Alexander the Great, that there was no challenge against which his greatness, and that of his football team, could be measured."; 3:00 PM
Quitstina said...: Will, I pick Paul Johnson...; 3:10 PM
Anonymous said...: Couldn't take the time to read 341 posts, so i apologize if this theory has been posted:

The "PTB" started the "Nutt" rumor so that whoever they hire will seem sooo much better that the naysayers will be relieved and thus placated. Just a theory.; 3:13 PM
FSJ said...: ok....which hottie is this?

I'm guessing Kristina.

HOTTIE?; 3:15 PM
WarEagleRK said...: I can see our guys getting the order to go out and hire Paul Johnson and not even know who he is, assume they meant Bobby Johnson and go to Vandy and hire him.; 3:16 PM
Quitstina said...: Never ever will you see me rocking a camo hat. Not that there's anything wrong with that...just not my bag.; 3:16 PM
James in Auburn said...: FSJ,

Looks more like DnATL to me!

He was posting his own signs around town yesterday - go look at the pics on facebook.; 3:16 PM
mdaniel said...: Jay-G,
What is your gut feeling about all of this? They already have someone? or Are they trying and getting turned down?; 3:17 PM
WarEagleRK said...: I think Jacobs needs to look into Aubie as well.

He shows up in this Capital One Mascot challenge every year, but never seems to win the big one.

The WKU Hilltopper has a trophy from there, but no Aubie. It's time he steps his game up too.; 3:17 PM
michael said...: I've always thought this was FSJ:

Fake Steve Jobs
(naughty language warning); 3:19 PM
FSJ said...: LOL Michael; 3:20 PM
Quitstina said...: Thank you, Michael.; 3:21 PM
FSJ said...: This reminds me of Michael...

michael?; 3:25 PM
Quitstina said...: you guys need new material; 3:27 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: Kristina would never, ever, ever wear camo. She's too classy for that.

But Monica..............; 3:28 PM
Chris in Inverness said...: Wait -- It just hit me that if Tuberville is going to help in this process what's his relationship with Butch Davis?

Didn't he and Davis coach together at Miami?; 3:30 PM
patdyeswildturkey said...: Ok...someone please tell me isnt it strange that all of our asst. coaches are out recruiting for a place they wont be working at soon or being paid at in 6 months. Someone please explain this. Please no Nutt or Leach, !!!!!!; 3:30 PM
WarEagleRK said...: So Houston Nutt gets a big raise from Ole Miss today, after rumors of him going to Auburn come up.

I guess someone was doing their job well.; 3:30 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Davis and Tub were both at Miami together, you are correct.; 3:31 PM
WarEagleRK said...: PDWT,

Some of them are probably working hoping to be able to stick around with the new HC.

Others are probably just keeping their contacts out there for whatever job they may move along to.

However, I didn't know they were still out there recruiting.; 3:32 PM
michael said...: you found my youtube channel, fsj! Doh well.; 3:32 PM
patdyeswildturkey said...: WAR EAGLE RK, YEA JUST READ IT ON SCOUT, READ IT, ITS SO WEIRD.; 3:34 PM
Chris in Inverness said...: After that, Butch began a successful 15-year association with Jimmy Johnson, first as a receivers and tight ends coach at Oklahoma State, then later as defensive line coach at the University of Miami. During that time, the Hurricanes won the 1987 National Championship.

15 years with Jimmie Johnson at Ok St, Miami & Dallas?

Who's CTT's mentor in the biz?; 3:38 PM
Chris in Inverness said...: Guys, the Wiki on Butch Davis' early years are facinating:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_Davis#Early_years

Look at the players recruited section. Some of those names - my goodness.; 3:40 PM
WarEagleRK said...: I don't have a Scout membership, so can't read it.; 3:40 PM
McLovin said...: So would Auburn really pay a 2.5mil buyout to get Jimbo Fisher?; 3:41 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: Chris in Inverness, I'm glad you changed your profile pic. I had no idea who that guy was with the cigarette.

I feel much less stupid now.; 3:42 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Wow, PMarsh has stated if he was a betting man, he would put his money on Nutt or Fisher.

Remind me never to take betting tips from PMarsh.; 3:42 PM
barkley for governor said...: I haven't heard Butch Davis mentioned by anyone other than us bloggers, so I don't think that's happening Chris.; 3:43 PM
Chris in Inverness said...: Hahahaha -- hmmm.

Not a big Soprano's fan B?; 3:43 PM
patdyeswildturkey said...: Wareagle RK, me either, its the one free article on the tigers page; 3:44 PM
Chris in Inverness said...: I know his agent is Jimmy Sexton which means that may be on purpose.

Davis is said to have had a riff with Saban in the recent past.

I'm a bit perplexed it hasn't been mentioned at all.; 3:45 PM
Unknown said...: I have a question for the HABOTN nation. I understand Jimmy Sexton represents Houston Nutt. What other coach that could or would be interested in coming to Auburn is on his client list?

just something to think about....; 3:45 PM
WarEagleRK said...: That I know of Sexton has:

Tuberville
Spurrier
Fulmer
Nutt
Beamer
Saban; 3:49 PM
KJtiger said...: Please someone tell me what gets people excited about jimbo fisher? Why would he leave FSU? He is there HCIW.; 3:50 PM
michael said...: Add Muschamp, Jimbo Fishe, and Kiffin to that list; 3:50 PM
tennessee tiger said...: FSJ is a lot more well-spoken than cowboyintn1979.

Speaking of cowboy, I see a Darwin Award in his future.; 3:51 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Fisher would probably leave FSU to be a HC at Auburn rather than sit around and wait for Bowden to retire/die.

From what I understand Fisher really likes the Auburn area and his wife is an AU grad and would love to come back here as the HC.; 3:52 PM
michael said...: Cowboy says a lot of good stuff, you are just prejudiced because of the accent.; 3:53 PM
Chris in Inverness said...: http://www.al.com/sports/birminghamnews/kscarbinsky.ssf?/base/sports/1225181758150710.xml&coll=2

Per Scarbinsky -- include Butch Davis.

Also, Bill Parsells; 3:54 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: CTT's mentor -- I asked him this earlier in the year -- is Larry Lacewell.; 3:54 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Also, new thread up.; 3:54 PM
dnatl said...: Cowboy and fsj - brokeback mountin'?; 3:55 PM
FSJ said...: dnatl...

Don't make me call you out on the roundtable..

:-); 3:56 PM