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1.01.2009

Happy New Year from the HABOTN

Hey everyone. Welcome to 2009!

I plan to share our silly-crazy December numbers with you all in a bit. We broke every record available in terms of traffic. I never thought we would gauge pageviews by the 100,000s, but that's where we are.

Lots of football on the tube today. What are you watching?

574 Comments:

Spongeworthy said...: There were no wide receivers under 6' left for USC. We snapped all those up before anyone else could get them.; 4:45 PM
Monica said...: Well, F5 is just the key stroke equivalent of the Refresh mouse click. I'm just a clicker more than a stroker.; 4:45 PM
Jet said...: No comment.; 4:47 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Mon. Hope our new OC can work some magic at AU. I noticed that Cotton was throwing his name back in, but I also notice we offered Alabama's Mr. Football. Wonder if CGM is even interested in Cotton at this point. you know?; 4:48 PM
Monica said...: I love that Daryll Clark! He's a class act.; 4:48 PM
mdaniel said...: Mon,
When we campfire it seems to scrool just fine. If I go to chatroll I don't have to refresh, now, Jetz sayz I can F5. I'm going to dephcon (sp) 5 tonight.
It is New years day, right?; 4:48 PM
Monica said...: Sponge - We haven't offered Mr. Football yet. Yes, we're still interested in Cotton.; 4:49 PM
mdaniel said...: hey!!!
Things went south while I was typing!! I want in on this!!; 4:50 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Penn State Scores!!!!!; 4:50 PM
Monica said...: Chatroll is a real time chat application that is embedded on this blog during campfires. In a real time chat room you don't have to refresh/F5(Function 5 key at the top of your keyboard). A real time chat just scrolls automatically.; 4:51 PM
AUBigCat said...: Monica you are just a cornucopia of college football information! I love it!!!; 4:52 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Evening All!

Whats up? USC might have a game on their hands!; 4:53 PM
mdaniel said...: Mon,
Thanks for computer 101!! I needed to learn it somewhere.
Or as Jetz would say

MD thanks Mon.; 4:53 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: MON= H.A.B.O.T.N. Technical Staff; 4:53 PM
Monica said...: lmao BigCat I need to get a life!

howdy Mobile:-) and happy new year

Monica says you're welcome to MD.; 4:54 PM
Spongeworthy said...: I'm refreshed just thinking about all this.

I'm out. Going to get some vittles. I'll feel better about all of it as soon as the staff is complete, and we beat bama for a couple key guys. War Eagle.; 4:54 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Mon is Research!!!; 4:54 PM
Jet said...: Jet ... Jet means, I am getting beat up over an occasional slippage into the 3rd person, but as Michael notes Jet ... I mean, I have several personalities and sometimes one of them refers to Jet, I mean me in the 3rd person.

Is Jet, I mean, am I making any sense?

Jet's ... I mean, my feelings are hurt. You are talking bad about Jet, I mean, me. You folks are like Finebaum. Boo hoo hoo.; 4:55 PM
mdaniel said...: How's it going AUinM? Got to check out for a little while, see you all in abount a hour.; 4:56 PM
mdaniel said...: Jet,
I THINK you have now slipped into the 4th person. I'm not sure because i've never seen it.
Don't get your feelings hurt, I'm enjoying it.; 4:58 PM
Monica said...: Monica diagnoses Dissociative Identity Disorder.; 4:58 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Wow!!!!
Mobilz says Jet had DID! (See mon's post); 5:00 PM
Monica said...: boo USC; 5:00 PM
Unknown said...: Sponge, I would say our talent is much better than those, but our competition is also.; 5:00 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: mcd,
thanks how's it going tonight; 5:01 PM
Jet said...: I have a medical question: What happens when you eat a pound of fudge? Or if you eat six pounds?

Just askin'; 5:01 PM
Jet said...: Mobile,

DID NOT.; 5:01 PM
Monica said...: Hurl.

Later, going to makes some dinner.; 5:03 PM
mdaniel said...: Jetz,

I'm trying to leave but I had to answer this?.

You either:
a: Poop 1 piece of fudge
b: Poop 6 Lbs of fudge

Funny, Huh!!; 5:04 PM
Jet said...: Time to make the famous Ham Rolls and pull out the Blue Cheese dip ... be back later.

I, Jet, am out. Temporarily.; 5:10 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: HOTTIES,
maybe it's just me or I think USC is about to open up a King Size Can of Whoopa$$ on Penn State....

I'm not saying I'm just saying.; 5:12 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: ok Peace Out Mon n Jet,
See you two back here later; 5:14 PM
Guruwill said...: Spongworthy:

I said the same thing about Missouri...How in the world can Missouri have a better football program that us?? Their stadium holds 40,000 ppl. No facilities and no money! CEJohnson has a 1 mill buyout and if we pay that and let Steele go to Clemson we need to lose. If we can get him without a buyout more power to us! Why not consider a guy like Ken Norton Jr.?; 5:15 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Mobilz think s it's time to go eat also....

We will be back a lil later.; 5:15 PM
AUfan said...: Glad to see the Rose Bowl got their "traditional" matchup they wanted. Nothing says tradition like watching USC demolish another overrated Big-10 team.; 5:42 PM
Jet said...: I've never seen a coach get the doused with the cooler at halftime, but I think USC's safe to soak Pete.; 5:45 PM
michael said...: USC always this good or Big Ten always this bad?

I am glad SEC doesn't play the PAC-10 champ. Who is the last SEC team to beat USC anyway?; 5:47 PM
Monica said...: I'm not a fan of Pete Carroll or his quarterback.; 5:55 PM
Miller said...: Ken Norton Jr would be a great choice... But, would he come to AU?

I agree, I'd rather do get RG or Steele and not have to pay a 1 Mil buyout than to get CEJ.

can you imagine if we were to somehow manage to get Steel and Garner on the same staff?? Talk about a recruiting dynamo!!!; 5:57 PM
Jet said...: If I were playing for Penn State and USC's No. 2 was heading my way, I would No. 2.; 6:23 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: soooooo USC is popping bottles on Penn State!; 6:27 PM
mytommyd said...: Michael the last time an SEC team beat USC was 1987 in the Citrus Bowl 16-7; 6:30 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: USC will Celebrate like this tonight

USC Celebration after the game; 6:30 PM
Anonymous said...: Ol' Brent Mascara isn't even bashful about plugging USC for AP #1.; 6:31 PM
mytommyd said...: Happy 2009 everyone. And I have to get a couple early New Year things off my chest:

Dick Clark needs to stop
Brent Musberger needs to pull his head out of Pete Carroll's fanny
and
I still have trouble with the "dominance" of Big 10 and PAC-1 football

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh - thenks; 6:32 PM
tigerfan44 said...: Did they say USC safety was 6'3'' 218lbs and was fastest player on team 4.28 forty. My gosh he is true freak.; 6:33 PM
mytommyd said...: He can also stop speeding bullets tigerfan.; 6:35 PM
AUBigCat said...: His hands must be aweful cause he should be a WR LOL; 6:46 PM
Jet said...: Miztertommyd ...

USC safety would take your avatar behind the shed and whoop him until he said thank you.; 6:48 PM
Monica said...: that cracked me up when the SEC ref said, "...so we "gone" have 2nd down and goal..."; 6:50 PM
Jet said...: The referee is the pride of Birmingham, Alabama ... Steve Shaw; 6:52 PM
mytommyd said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 6:57 PM
Jet said...: tommyd ... i always feel the same way around 7 on new year's night ... i just run out of steam.; 7:02 PM
Kathy said...: Lord I had to turn over to the Orange Bowl Pregame. The USC love fest was making me sick.; 7:02 PM
mytommyd said...: You know jet I'd like to rebuke that comment about my avatar, but I just don't have anything clever this evening, other than saying "uh uh, no he can't", which really isn't very clever at all. Or I could say something bout his mother, but, nahh.; 7:03 PM
Jet said...: Brent Musburger = a big dog with a dripping wet, slobbering tongue; 7:05 PM
Unknown said...: Does anyone get the feeling that a New Years tradition has been born. I am not sure what it should be called, possibly the Big 10 Champ Beatdown. It seems to be celebrated every year these days.; 7:06 PM
Jet said...: Ever read the short story "The Lottery?" Shirley Jackson wrote it, I think.

The winner of the lottery gets to be the Big Ten rep in the Rose Bowl.; 7:09 PM
mytommyd said...: Zteve, just realized why it seems like that. Big 10 hasn't won the game since 2000; 7:12 PM
Anonymous said...: Did Herbie just compare USC to Tiger Woods.

C'Mon, Herbie! They may win a lot, but c'mon!; 7:20 PM
Jet said...: Carroll is 81-9 ... that's pretty much in the Tiger Woods neighborhood.

I'm not a fan ... but they were hosed out of the game in 2003 ... won in 2004 (and would have beaten us, but by not as much as they hammered Oklahoma) ... should have punted in 2005 or if the safety INTs the pass he should have ... they'd probably be at 3 in a row there.

I'm pretty dadgum impressed with them right now.; 7:23 PM
Monica said...: You're impressed by the wrong things.; 7:29 PM
Jet said...: I'm not judging values, Mon, or what their program stands for.

I'm judging performance, ability, etc.

I don't like Tiger Woods, but he's the greatest golfer ever.; 7:32 PM
Monica said...: I didn't think you were judging their values. I don't know anything about their values and yada yada yada. Simma down, Jet. Monica is just yankin yer chain, shugah.; 7:33 PM
mytommyd said...: Jet ...... Mon just yanked your chain.; 7:35 PM
Jet said...: No one backs Jet in a corner.; 7:37 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I tried to update from the hotel, but I had connection problems. Now eating at some shady joint in the marigny area of nola. I am joined by Bradley Handwerger - formerly of the Decatur daily.; 7:41 PM
Jet said...: Boy, that really narrows it down, Jay G.; 7:42 PM
Kathy said...: Did you go to the big Bama pep rally today Jay? They showed some scary clips on my local news of folks with elephant heads on.; 7:43 PM
McLovin said...: I guess not everybody can work with Saban.
http://clemson.rivals.com/default.asp; 7:45 PM
Jet said...: Been waiting on that, McLovin ... that's a big loss.; 7:46 PM
Monica said...: That woman standing beside the Pres of the Tourney of Roses looks like Vicki Lawrence playing some character!; 7:48 PM
Jet said...: Cinc-uh-nat-uh, as Monica's beloved Herbie calls 'em, scores a TD ... pending a certain review.; 7:50 PM
Monica said...: I love ole Joe Pa, but when you can't go be with your team at half time I say it's time to consider takin it to the house. JMHO; 7:51 PM
Jet said...: That's a heck of a catch by the Cinc-uh-nat-uh receiver.; 7:51 PM
McLovin said...: I think the bigger loss is Kevin Steele's recruiting more so than his coaching. People keep saying Clemson is a lateral move, but when your having to share the DC with Kirby Smart and Saban your not exactly getting to run the show. Saban is such a micro manager people have problems working for him.; 7:54 PM
Jet said...: Didn't JoePa get a three-year coma ... I mean, contract extension.

Another question: when did Chris Mortensen become the Cinc-uh-nat-uh coach? Did Brian Kelly take another job?; 7:56 PM
Jet said...: Shank you very much, Virginia Tech; 8:00 PM
Jet said...: Hello ... hello ... hello.

Echo ... echo ... echo; 8:20 PM
Monica said...: Jet are you joking about Brian Kelly?; 8:23 PM
Monica said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 8:25 PM
Jet said...: think Kelly looks like Mortensen.; 8:25 PM
Monica said...: Did everyone suddenly pass out from football overdose????

*crickets*; 8:26 PM
Jet said...: that's why I did the echo ... echo ... echo.

It's just me and you, kid.; 8:27 PM
AUfan said...: While doing my "we want rodney dance", I was wondering about these AU players - Ryan Williams, Raven Gray and Chris Slaughter. Any official or unofficial word on any of them, or are they all still undetermined?; 8:35 PM
Jet said...: Depressed ... if Rodney is the key to your emergence from depression ... I am concerned that you will remain depressed.

the signs for him are not good ... i think rocker is much more likely.; 8:41 PM
scottiep said...: Jet, I assume you mean T. Rocker for a position coach, right?

Do you think Ellis Johnson will be DC?; 8:44 PM
AUfan said...: jet- I hate to hear that news. No knock on Rocker(who may be the single-best defensive player I ever saw in person), but RG was the game-changer I think this program needed. I hoped for Malzahn, Searels and Garner. I never dreamed Malzahn would be the one out of those three we would actually get. I hope recruiting picks up, but I just don't know. Thanks for the heads-up on the news. Now I can prepare myself for not hearing him announced.; 8:49 PM
tigerfan44 said...: I am watching cincy VT game and more than once announcers have said WR was wide open. I can think of one time all year that they said that about us. No where to go but up.

Zac Ethridge having surgery.; 9:10 PM
tigerfan44 said...: Etheridge; 9:18 PM
Jet said...: scottie ... yes, that's what I think ... Rocker to coach tackles, willis to coach ends, johnson to dc/lb ... and someone else to coach dbs.

i may be wrong ... i have been before ... and have been regarding a lot of this search stuff.; 9:27 PM
Monica said...: Ummm...the Fed Ex Bowl brings you the Doobie Brothers? Seriously?; 9:27 PM
Jet said...: MOnica ... you beat me to the punch ... how about Barry Switzer's outfit?; 9:31 PM
AUfan said...: I guess Fed-Ex has been hit hard by the economy.; 9:34 PM
Monica said...: I missed Barry's outfit. I'm just in shock! This is a high dollar, bowl game production???; 9:34 PM
scottiep said...: Mon--I was just saying the same thing to my wife.

The Doobie's? Really? I mean this really makes FOX and the Orange Bowl look pretty silly. I mean, if you can't get someone relevant, then couldn't we just have the school's bands or something?

'Course, I'm a AU Band alum, so I guess I would say that. Hell, they should get the FAMU band--I bet they would rock the house!; 9:35 PM
Unknown said...: We really do need Rodney Garner. We got back a good recruiter with Willis, but we are still without several key recruiters: Gran, Price, and Knox. That is a lot of recruiting talent to lose.; 9:36 PM
Jet said...: Remember the Orange Bowl is the no. 2 bowl for Miami this year ... so they are probably low-balling this one.

Barry had on the the chalkboard colored thick striped suit with a different looking striped shirt with a floral tie ... it looked like three people drew items out of a bag for him to wear.

You wouldn't find that outfit at Jos. A. Bank. Harumph.

Scottie ... my son, Turbo Prop, is going to try out for the band ... send your recommendation because if you're a Hottie, you must be held in high esteem.; 9:39 PM
Monica said...: That's exactly right, Scottie! If that was the best they could do they should have gone in "another direction."

I knew Barry had to be in something with stripes. oy vey; 9:41 PM
Monica said...: That's it for me. I'm going to work tomorrow so imma head on out.

Happy Friday to ya hotties.; 9:42 PM
Jet said...: that's tomarro, MOn.

Good night.; 9:43 PM
scottiep said...: Turbo prop--pretty funny.; 9:45 PM
tigerfan44 said...: Willis is a good recruiter but was not thrilled with LB's tis year. When 39 is first guy of bench and 17 plays a whole game you are not developing players.; 9:52 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: gnite Mon.....

Have a nice Friday!!!; 9:54 PM
Spongeworthy said...: I'm baaaack. War Eagle. We hired anyone yet. I mean, several bowls are over. Lets get on with it already.; 10:03 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Anyone out there, or have all gone to bed? I see where Phillip Marshall now states that Chizik has big time interest in Ellis Johnson. Sounds like if that's being reported, it may come to pass. If true, I think our D will be solid, not dominating. Just my opinion.; 10:09 PM
Jet said...: sponge ... i think it is ... w/ t. rocker as DL coach.

we'll see how it plays out.; 10:10 PM
Spongeworthy said...: I also see where K Steele is expected to be named D coordinator for Clemson. May have already been discussed, but history repeats. No one wants to stay w/ Saban. I had even heard, before this developement, that Kirby Smart may come to AU. Have absolutely no confidence in that, but I heard it none the less.; 10:14 PM
Jet said...: sponge ... if muschamp had been the coach, yes, i'd day there was a decent chance of that. but the relationship was with boom, not chiz.; 10:18 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Jet. Old Switzer did have a horrendous suit on. Listen to him talk. Think he could make it as a head coach today? Without buying players? He sounds like he finished 8th grade, tops.; 10:19 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Pmarsh may be right. Or maybe not.

I haven't been able to establish Ellis Johnson's "candidacy" just yet. That doesn't mean he isn't a candidate. Just saying I haven't heard that.; 10:22 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Jet, Muschamp had actually agreed to come, but heard he got cold feet and backed out. Texas may have got to him, gave him some mo money. Could have also been some shenanigans w/ his agent, Sexton.; 10:23 PM
j-z said...: Didn't the Orange Bowl have the whole Ashlee Simpson debacle a few years ago? You have to admit that the Doobie's are a step up from that.

If Ellis Johnson is the guy, I'm ok with that. We need some recruiting help though. Any ideas for when the Garner thing goes away completely?; 10:24 PM
Jet said...: Sponge, I believe you are right in re Muschamp.

J ... it's a BCS Bowl, not the Alabama National Fair ... better to let the bands play than to pull out a band that was a has been when you were in your prime.; 10:26 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Jay. Bama will lose a good recruiter if Steele goes to Clemson. Steele lived in Prattville when I was a kid. My best friend took him yard when we were 10 or 11. Steele was a dominant pitcher then.... but I'm talkin little league.

Also, could be Steele may be leaving just ahead of the dreaded PLI bama is going to get....; 10:27 PM
j-z said...: Easy now....I happen to think I'm still in my prime. Sort of.

I agree with the marching band thing too. I think it would be better if all the bowls did that. It's a football game for God's sake, not a shriner's convention. At least they didn't lip sync. Much...; 10:29 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: We know Saban will lose assistants. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that McElwain was looking, too.; 10:30 PM
j-z said...: Sponge, is that wishful thinking about the PLI or is it something related to the Smith deal?; 10:32 PM
Spongeworthy said...: i. That A Simpson could sing, couldn't she. LOL. We are in a day when marketing can turn some teenie bopper w/ no talent into a star. guess that's the power of lip sync and technology.; 10:32 PM
Jet said...: McIlwain deserves to stet up to the pay window ... from UAT or the highest bidder.; 10:34 PM
Spongeworthy said...: i. Nothing to do w/ Smith. Lot of stuff going on since Saban hired. Lot of smoke. guess we will see, but keep your ears open in coming months.

McElwain, what an excellent job he did for the tide. Offensively, they looked like a completely new team. Really took advantage of their strengths. Whole team was coached very well. Helped that AU, UT, Clemson all tanked this year.; 10:41 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Jay. Lebo's Tigers look much better. think they have what it takes to win 50% of their SEC games? If not, think this is it for Lebo?; 10:44 PM
Jet said...: coaching is all about using the parts of the puzzle the right way.

UAT has great TEs, and they became focal points ... it helped free up julio and the running game ... and a senior QB usually helps.; 10:44 PM
AUfan said...: jet- isn't Bama always the highest bidder? Oh, you were talking about coaches. My mistake.; 10:45 PM
Jet said...: I've got a meeting in the gym at 6 ... good night kids.; 10:48 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Later Jet. Looks like no one left. I'm a night owl, and definitely not going to gym at 6. Maybe 6 PM. War Eagle. The picture becomes clearer in next three days...; 10:52 PM
AUfan said...: Night jet. Sponge, are you watching the VT- Cin game?; 10:58 PM
FSJ said...: Kirby Smart may replace Saban at Alabama.

Steele has been leaving since last year. He has not been recruiting much this year. Last year he was the primary recruiter for the Birmingham area. This year...not so much.

McElwain is about to get a raise I would guess. He's done a very good job.; 11:02 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Yea. I was. Turned it to Leno. I was on the bandwagon for the Cincinati coach. They didn't look too good tonight. QB just threw his fourth INT.

Think VT has a chance against the tide next year.; 11:03 PM
Spongeworthy said...: FSJ, Steele was the main guy for bama in the Birmingham area. At least for the HS coaches I know. He did a good job w/ Jerrell Harris last year, which set them up to get the rest of that clan this year. of course, Jay Jacobs complete failure that led to Muschamp leaving AU also contributed to that. I think we get Harris if Muschamp stayed.; 11:06 PM
FSJ said...: Major Applewhite recruited Gadsden last year. Price was assigned Gadsden for Auburn, I think. They brought Muschamp in late.

Y'all had a chance had Muschamp stayed but it wasn't a slam dunk by any stretch of the imagination. He told the Gadsden coaches and Jerrell that he would't leave Auburn except for a HC position. He left the next week.; 11:10 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Lying seems to be standard operating procedure at AU nowadays. Nothing in recruiting is a slam dunk lately. Seems kids make a commit, either publicly or privately, then change their minds with ever increasing regularity. Not talking about AU this year on that, since obviously they would have good reason to waffle w/ our coaching changes. Maybe the kids are just catching up to the coaches in the recruiting game.; 11:18 PM
AUfan said...: Yeah, I think VT has a chance against Bama next year. Don't know who to pull for in that game. I swore after the Sugar Bowl in "05 that I would root against VT forever. That was probably the dirtiest game I have ever watched. But rooting for Bama? Kinda like being asked if you want to die by drowning or burning. There is no good choice.; 11:19 PM
Spongeworthy said...: FSJ. You think your running back will opt for NFL? Also, what's the chance the Trent Richardson RB out of florida commit will stick?; 11:23 PM
FSJ said...: I can't imagine Coffee being a first rounder, so unless he or his family needs money bad, I expect him back.

As far as Richardson goes, who knows, but I will take my chances with Saban getting him to stick.

One player that may be transferring is Terry Grant who was the #1 back in 2007.; 11:37 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Yes. I figured Grant to leave. Saban does a good job of weeding out the non performers. That is, sending them on their way. He never gets any bad press about it. It keeps his scholly's open for new players.; 11:50 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Good morning HOTTIES!!!

WARRRRRRRR EAGLE!!!; 5:40 AM
Jay G. Tate said...: good morning from the ponchartrain causeway. Sunrise is great out here!; 7:28 AM
Anonymous said...: FSJ, maybe Terry Bowden can get Terry Grant at UNA.; 7:52 AM
Monica said...: So tell me everything you know about Philip Pierre-Louis.; 7:53 AM
Howard said...: Good morning, Jay. Hope it's a successful day in NOLA for you... and the Utes.; 8:31 AM
FSJ said...: Mr. Sensible....

UNA is an option from what I have heard. He would probably fit in better with the offense that Bowden will run too.; 8:31 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: we're doing our vacation sign-up for the next calendar year. I was wondering if the Hotties will have a real-life HABOTN campfire/tailgate at one of the home games this fall. Or is actual face to face contact prohibited?; 8:34 AM
Cory said...: Morning hotties. Happy New Year as well! Anybody else working today besides me? We all know Jay G isn't.; 8:38 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I'm stuck at work. It should be illegal for bowl games to be played during regular business hours.; 8:40 AM
Monica said...: Tar - There has been talk of a Hottie Tailgate. I'm all for it especially since I'll be living in Alabama by then.

Cory - I'm at work.; 8:42 AM
mytommyd said...: Cory- I'm at the office as well; 8:45 AM
Jay G. Tate said...: I'm headed home, actually. I'll be blogging before long...; 9:14 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Be safe JGT; 9:16 AM
mytommyd said...: BTW I still don't care for Brent Muspusser; 9:18 AM
Anonymous said...: Yeah FSJ, his slashing running style works well with what tUNA runs (their style of spread).

They were in the running for the Brousard guy from LSU a couple years back so it is not unheard of.; 9:23 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Morning HOTTIES!!!!

Well what's up on a friday after New Years....

Cory, i'm working for a couple of hours to tidy up a proposal...; 9:40 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: hi mobile-
it's a real slow day so far; 9:46 AM
Cory said...: It's good to know others are working like myself. Can't believe the UM/TT game starts at 1pm. Don't they know us normal folk don't get off until 5pm?; 9:51 AM
j-z said...: I'm working, but I've been here since 7 and the phone hasn't rung yet, so I'm gonna take a nap. I hope Jet's meeting at the gym at 6 was with Garner. We need a recruiter ASAP!; 10:01 AM
AUfan said...: jets' last update on Garner was not optimistic. Hopefully, this will change for the better.; 10:09 AM
michael said...: So any news? Have I been named D coordinator yet?; 10:14 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Michael = Dance Coordinator; 10:19 AM
michael said...: I would have those big beefy dudes doing peerowets in no time. What, that's not how you spell that? Shut your mouth! On your face and give me twenty!; 10:24 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Cory,

Here's a link to watch online for free:

Cotton Bowl 2009; 10:27 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Michael-
I went ahead and gave you twenty for my disruptive laughter; 10:28 AM
FSJ said...: Have no idea how reliable this is or not, but this site is reporting that Muschamp does not have a buyout in his "coach-in-waiting" contract at UT.

Interesting.

Muschamp; 10:47 AM
michael said...: Did UT also reserve the right not to hire him? What exactly is this even a contract for?; 10:57 AM
FSJ said...: I don't know michael...Looks like it was a slick way to give him a raise to me...

Neither side seems to be tied to anything really.

And to top it off, Brown doesn't look like he wants to leave to me.; 11:01 AM
Monica said...: There isn't even a contract yet. What a lump of fluff. Who knows what it will look like by the time they sign it - if they ever do.

LMAO @ The Denny Crane and Allan avatar!; 11:05 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Monring Mon.
How are you today? working for how long?; 11:10 AM
Jet said...: Praise the Lord, it's Friday because it smells like Monday in the office.; 11:12 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Jet!
What gives on the CRG front... you making any Mickey Way?????; 11:13 AM
Monica said...: Hiya Mr. Mobilz! :-)
Working for about another hour-ish.; 11:14 AM
Jet said...: I flew back home without Rodney.

Get ready for Elliz and TraZy Rocker, I think. Hearing whispers about another defensive coach but can't say much about it ... hope it's true, it's a good one.; 11:15 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Same here Mon.
Check your email for a notice.

I will be home by Cotton Bowl Time!; 11:17 AM
Kathy said...: Jet, you are such a tease! Will we be hearing anything soon?; 11:18 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Jet,
We need hints... smoke signals.... initials.... something to get us going today....

We need some "Hot Stove News"; 11:18 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Hi Kathy,
Happy January 2nd to you!; 11:21 AM
Jet said...: Don't mean to be cryptic ... some of this is just reading tea leaves ... other is stuff I've heard from folks I trust. You gotta figure that in 72 hours most everything will be revealed.; 11:21 AM
Monica said...: Jet - The rule is if you can't tell it, don't tease it! You know that!!; 11:23 AM
Kathy said...: Hi Mobilz. Gray and damp in North Alabama on the 2nd day of 2009. Just took the dog to the vet for her annual shots. Sitting back now with HABOTN and a hot cup of coffee waiting for the Cotton Bowl. Back to work on Monday, so I won't be able to participate in HABOTN chatter during the day. I need the job!; 11:25 AM
michael said...: Jet, the rule is you are supposed to sign in as Tim and tell us all what you know.; 11:27 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Ty Mon!

Jet we need something to talk about why not rumors?

Tell us or we will report you and send the FAA n TSA to visit you after all the hoopla surrounding your dealings (stalking) of CRG!; 11:28 AM
Jet said...: Monica ... I'm like Outback.

No Rules, Just Right.

I said yesterday, I heard 3-4 days ago that Elliz was the choice ... that T. Rocker was likely to come.

All of that makes Rodney unlikely. I think we need to find a way to get him here. Johnson is a very, very good football coach, IMO, so I'm not upset about him or Tracy at all.

There are a limited number of seats left. It just makes sense that most of this will be done in the next 48-72 hours.; 11:30 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: ok Jet.....

Spill it give us something... tea leaves are good for now!; 11:30 AM
michael said...: I think I should be made the "CEO In-waiting" of my company. If I am not CEO within 20 years, they have to give me $8,000,000. If I leave before then, I have to give them $1.75; 11:31 AM
j-z said...: Ok...so let's see how all of this fits together.

Ellis Johnson would probably coach LB's. One would assume that Rocker would coach D line. Where does that leave Willis and the mystery coach?; 11:31 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I'm so bored I'm counting posts...
can; 11:32 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: we; 11:32 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: make; 11:32 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: to; 11:32 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: a; 11:32 AM
michael said...: Outback has rules, Jet. I tested that one time when I tried to walk in and have my dinner naked. The manager comes out and demands I put some clothes on, and I am all like, "That sounds an awful lot like a rule to me!" Zing!!!; 11:32 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: page?; 11:33 AM
Spongeworthy said...: What...Rumors of another coach. Why wasn't I informed? Dye knows I have to approve all hires.; 11:33 AM
Jet said...: Willis would coach DEs ... mystery coach ... outstanding recruiter, coaches DBs, has been a coordinator ...; 11:33 AM
michael said...: Will Muschamp?; 11:35 AM
Spongeworthy said...: Ha! Muschamp changed his mind. Now he has to come back as a DB coach. That'll teach him to mess w/ JJ.; 11:35 AM
Unknown said...: I have all this figured out. After flirting with LSU and apparently going to Tennessee, Orgeron will show up at Auburn.; 11:37 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: TY Jet,
I was about to say that...

Koonz to come n coach DB's?; 11:37 AM
Jet said...: Why do you think I've given up on
Rodney so easily?

Yes, it's my first true love, BOOM!

No, sadly, it's not. But it's a good coach. I hope it comes true.; 11:38 AM
Jet said...: I don't think so, Mobilz; 11:38 AM
Unknown said...: So, maybe Pat Dye is wanting to coach him some defense?; 11:39 AM
Spongeworthy said...: Ellis coached outside LB's at several of his stops, so Willis could still coach inside LB's. What AU needs most is a top notch QB coach. Hope Malzahn can do it, but if he can't, we need to get one.; 11:39 AM