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1.30.2009

Recruiting syllabus

FRIDAY NOONISH
Post No. 1,017

Hey everyone. Thanks for visiting the HABOTN so frequently last night and this morning. I knew Thursday night would give us plenty to discuss. Gene Chizik certainly didn't disappoint.

One of the things he addressed was how these next few days will be exciting for him. This weekend ought to put a few gray hairs on his head.

That's because Auburn is playing host to some pretty significant prospects. Let's take a gander:

WR Rueben Randle (Bastrop, La.): Star wideout. Everybody wants him. Auburn probably won't get him, but simply coaxing a visit from a 5-star recruit doesn't hurt the Tigers' cause.
S Daren Bates (Olive Branch, Miss.): Lightly recruited until recently. Committed to Auburn with an Alabama offer in hand. He's teammates with OL Aubrey Phillips, who is a Tennessee commit who may be wavering. Speaking of him ...
OL Aubrey Phillips (Olive Branch, Miss.): He has offers from everyone. He's a 6-foot-6 tackle. He told AuburnSports.com that he'll head to Auburn with an open mind. Phillips is one to watch.
TB David Oku (suburban Oklahoma City): Elusive, compact back. Listed at 5-10. I watched him play a couple times on TV (I went to HS in Oklahoma and like keeping up with those teams) and he was willing to brawl between the tackles. Looks like a good one to me. He's a Tennessee commitment who is being recruited by Eddie Gran.
CB Taikwon Paige (originally of Aiken, S.C.): He's a junior-college guy who was committed to Minnesota when Ted Roof was there. Paige doesn't currently have an offer from Auburn. Rivals.com lists Paige as a 4-star recruit, but he hasn't received offers from many (any?) BCS schools.
DT Corey Gaines (Tallahassee, Fla.): Active, spark-plug kind of inside lineman. He has offers from a variety of SEC schools. He seemed to enjoy his visit to Ole Miss last weekend and says the Rebels are his leader. Auburn has several Tallahassee guys on the roster, so perhaps that can help the Tigers' chances this weekend.
Other visitors include: LB Greg King (Memphis), DT Jamontay Pilson (Greenville) and QB Clint Moseley (Leroy).

449 Comments:

AUfan said...: On the flip side, Terrance Coleman, Jonathan Evans and possibly Brandon Jacobs are visiting UT this weekend. Matthews seemed unsure of what their staus was concerning AU. Demond Washington, he said could still go either way. Again, this is Brian Matthews on Sportscall. Sorry if this is old news.; 5:19 PM
Kathy said...: Greenville defensive end Jomantay Pilson, an Auburn commitment since last March, is headed for junior college.; 5:24 PM
AUfan said...: Matthews just said Brandon Jacobs was NOT going to visit UT and would be signing with AU on signing day.; 5:35 PM
Miller said...: HRM..... B-Matt thinks that UNC has told Farms if he visits AU then they will pull his offer... Interesting.

Fine by me as well... I'd take Farms for the OL at AU...; 5:39 PM
Kathy said...: Didn't Pawlowski visit Jacobs about playing baseball for Auburn? Jacobs informed him he was already coming to Auburn to play football.; 5:40 PM
Kathy said...: Does B-Matt know if Rueben Randle is in the house?; 5:41 PM
Miller said...: not confirmed yet who is on campus yet... I don't think they generally get on campus until between 5-8 this evening... I could be wrong though...; 5:43 PM
Kathy said...: I really will be surprised if Randle shows up this weekend.; 5:45 PM
AUfan said...: D Miller, picking up Farms and Phillips would be great pick-ups for the O-line. Matthews seems pretty confident that Farms will flip to AU if he visits. Missed on the part about UNC pulling the scholarship if he visits. Sounds like a scare tactic to me, but we'll see.; 5:45 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: I think its about time for a Crown n Coke HOTTIES!; 5:51 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Looks like I missed out on some great dialogue in the last hour or so.
HABOTN = how funny Comedy Channel would like to be

biting puppets on a stick and kickers eating steak, or something to that effect

I fully expect, in my desire not to get my hopes dashed, that RR won't be in Auburn this weekend. Someone please tell me how wrong I am.; 5:51 PM
Kathy said...: I'm with you THT. Hopefully we will both be surprised this weekend! Sounds like there are some good ones visiting.; 5:53 PM
AUfan said...: The Sportscall host just said there was talk of Ensminger going to LSU after signing day. Has anyone else heard talk of this happening?; 5:54 PM
Miller said...: Moblz... I'll take one of those if you're mixing them up...; 5:58 PM
ADP said...: Welcome to the HABOTN ... the only blog on the internet that can combine sports and a Soylent Green reference.

Amazing!; 6:00 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: can someone please explain how a kid who snaps for kicks on this field in the north Milwaukee suburb of Whitefish Bay ended up on a recruiting visit to Auburn. I mean, I welcome him with open (and empty, i.e. no scholly) arms, but there must be some connection.; 6:03 PM
Miller said...: THT... supposedly Roof was 'crutin him to Minnysota; 6:04 PM
Unknown said...: So, with this many recruits showing up, will we have room in the recruiting class for them?; 6:26 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: ok HOTTIES,
I'm out to the Jazz Club to listen to some Blues and Jazz. and have me some drinks.

Holla at you guys tomorrow...

PEACE Y; 6:35 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: One visitor this weeknd according to Scout is Michael "War" Eargle, from Elizabeth, NJ by way of Lackawanna JC in nearby Scranton PA. He played QB at LJC, but is listed by Scout as a DB.

Looks like CGC is going to make sure we use every allowed official visit. I'm sure he's holding one back for BB. I guess he'd have to hold 2, BB and his agent.; 6:37 PM
AUfan said...: Zteve, I get the feeling the recruiting situation is very fluid at the moment. I wouldn't be surprised to see a lot of switching between players after this weekend. Some as a mutual decision, some not.; 6:44 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Haven't heard anything about Robert Cooper out of Daphne who has offers from AU and USA. Anybody else hear anything?; 6:51 PM
Miller said...: Cooper has a Grayshirt offer... I think...; 6:56 PM
scott,will not,from tucson said...: mobilz, here's hopin' you here some "kinda blue". other than that, coltrane.; 6:58 PM
scott,will not,from tucson said...: meant "hear".; 6:58 PM
ADP said...: I think the next HABOTN item for sale should be a wall poster of the G's new avatar. Or maybe a house flag.; 7:43 PM
Monica said...: I wish Jet had not threatened JZ. His Kicker on a Stick logo is ausome, but now its reveal has been delayed.; 7:44 PM
Jet said...: Monica ... it had to be done.; 7:48 PM
Monica said...: It did not yield a logo by 3:00 pm. = faulty strategy; 7:49 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: 10 min to Monk. The story lines are getting weaker and weaker, but I still love the guy.; 7:50 PM
Monica said...: And wounded JZ's sensitive soul...

What price logo?; 7:50 PM
Monica said...: THT you know I live in Huntington and not Parkersburg, right?; 7:51 PM
PCTiger said...: Has anyone heard from j-z since 3:30, and if not, Jet do you have an alibi?; 7:54 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Jet was with me, we were in the kitchen playing with a candlestick with Colonel Mustard; 7:56 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Yes, but I was having a brain fart and didn't want to click the "back" button. I stared at "Parkersburg" for 5 seconds knowing it was wrong. But I'm sure they got snow, too! Plus, I'm not sure I need to live that close to the Omnica!; 7:56 PM
Monica said...: THT - You don't.

JZ is alive and well and in possession of a killer KOS logo.; 7:57 PM
Miller said...: What is going on with Joel Kight? Dude committed to Ole Piss around 6 this evening... then within the hour he decommitted... weird!; 7:58 PM
Jet said...: Monica ...

If he turns up on a stick, well, then the rest of you will watch yourselves accordingly.; 7:58 PM
Jet said...: Omnica ...

I had a brief convo with him ... he's tellin' me it's being modified slightly. I think he's ducking me, and well I'm not a man that tolerates that level of disrespect, particularly from a junior like J-
Z.; 7:59 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Mon- I've actually been to Huntington, most recently last year (Feb?) when it was in the teens and bajillion mile/hr winds. I've never been to Parkersburg. Not sure why it popped in my head.; 8:00 PM
Jet said...: At 3:30, I was fishing ... on the Alabama River ... by myself ... somewhere near Prattville.; 8:01 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: marionettes...puppets with feet

Did the Big 10 get kicked out of the BCS?

Peter Luger's. Fantastic steak. Carolin Roadhouse. Quality chicago style steak for affordable price.

Mikal. Bravo pop culture reference for HABOTN season 7.; 8:01 PM
Monica said...: Hmmmm...it looked good to me. Just sayin...

Tar - why were you in Huntington?; 8:05 PM
michael said...: Thanks Eubankbummer. I was in the zone. That's what happens when it's the end of the work day and my blood sugar is low and I have a bit of a headache and things just start happening.

I find marionettes perfectly normal. It's those haughty puppets with no feet that make me angry.; 8:06 PM
Monica said...: Tar - Monk and Natalie are going to hook up.; 8:09 PM
Jet said...: Oh, I know he's yanking my chain, Monica ... and I shall respond in kind.; 8:10 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: yep; I guess when she stops calling him "Mr. Monk" I'll have to hide my innocent eyes.

Leland can't park; 8:11 PM
Monica said...: She may keep calling him Mr. Monk...wink wink; 8:12 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: is Friday Nighy Lights season 3 available on iTunes?; 8:15 PM
Miller said...: Sounds like Randle may not be visiting after all... Surprise Surprise Surprise; 8:15 PM
ADP said...: I just watched every game and practice video available on Tyrik Rollison. It leaves me with a warm, tingly feeling all over. We haven't had a guy like that in years ... maybe ever.; 8:15 PM
ADP said...: If you are on the internet, and Randle doesn't come ... does it make a sound?; 8:17 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: ...and may never, Phred.; 8:17 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Mon - forgot the other part...
Miss THT and I were on our way home from a weekend trip to Columbus, O to watch UNC tennis. Pulled off to fill up and drive by Marshall campus. Too cold to wander around looking for a Marshall shirt.; 8:18 PM
Monica said...: ahhh very cool- Did you get the shirt?; 8:20 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I'm taking call-ins at the office tonight ... due to the economic downturn.

Word?; 8:23 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Nope, it was late Sun afternoon and we still had a long way to go.; 8:24 PM
Monica said...: Let me send you and Mrs. THT a Marshall shirt!; 8:25 PM
Norm said...: Hotties - gatiger and the missus have just returned from dinner without the gatigercub. I've spent another 20 minutes or so further convincing the missus that I'm a raving lunatic while I get caught up on my HABOTN reading.

Puppets, KOS, Steaks (gatiger had a contribution there) Soylent Green (that was 100% me), J-Z being a major league slacker, this is all truly great stuff.

Michael - you bring yersef on down to da A-town, this is for you -

"DO NOT CLICK IF YOUR NAME IS NOT MICHAEL"; 8:27 PM
Miller said...: But I wanna click it, gatiger...; 8:29 PM
Monica said...: y'all are mean to poor, defenseless JZ.; 8:29 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: Jay G, what's the nature of these call ins? Can we turn it into the HABOTN party line and tie up all of the lines so that the normal purpose is compromised?; 8:30 PM
Jet said...: GaTiger ... how 'bout my world tonight?

Mrs. Jet and Stewardess are at Hairspray at the Gump Center for Really Fine Arts.

Turbo is off bein' Turbo.

My and the KillerAttackPoodle are watching Rider-Loyola (md) on the U and lurking around HABOTN.

But I did have some ice cream and chocolate syrup because my man TarHeel said it would help.
Good times.; 8:31 PM
Unknown said...: Personally, I think Columbia, SC is too far north for me. It is 43 degrees outside. Bah!!! I want 70s at least.; 8:33 PM
Miller said...: well....sounds as if the superstar visit list is dwindling...; 8:33 PM
Norm said...: Jet - I've had those nights and really enjoy them. The missus usually has a meeting in da gump once a month so I can count on at least one or two nights of just me and the Golden Retriever. I've come to really love those nights. I also really love when they're over so...

At this writing, gatiger cub sleeps soundly while the missus is in the cave downloading some tunes (legally???) leaving me and the Golden to watch Gangland on HistoryHD with a local flavor.; 8:35 PM
Norm said...: Omnica - ok, you can click it.; 8:35 PM
Kathy said...: DM, who has canceled on the visit list?; 8:37 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: Steve. supposed to be 39 in Tampa tonight....still okay in extreme south Florida, though.; 8:39 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Canceled visit ... or postponed because of ice?; 8:40 PM
Monica said...: I didn't say I wanted to click it. That was someone else.

HA @ "Really Fine Arts"; 8:41 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Peter: I like the idea of hogging the phone lines. That would make my life better right now.; 8:41 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I'm 99% sure Oku is on campus. He's the "big name" Auburn needs most in my opinion. Him or the Mississippi OT.; 8:42 PM
Miller said...: Omnica would probably be better suited to give 1005 confirmed answers....

From me reading tea leaves (meaning, I don't have a Rivals subscription, just read into subject lines)... It sounds as if Randle's HS coach wouldn't allow him to take the trip. I'm not sure if Oku made it in or not (seems to be some doubt and conflicting reports)...

BUT, it does sound like Farms and Philips are on campus.; 8:42 PM
Monica said...: lol @ Bob Costas - He did a good job.; 8:43 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: it sure helped me, Jet.

Mon - Thanks, but I'll get me one eventually.

How on earth did Bob Costas deliver those lines with a straight face?; 8:43 PM
Aubie said...: DM, great job adding color to the kicker on a stick. Here is my update. -->; 8:44 PM
Jet said...: how about a type in ...

I've got the HABOTN-al.com game.

HABOTN 97, al.com 41.

leading scorers for HABOTN each with one point each were ... Michael, Mobilz, Monica, gatiger, Zteve, PF, Hoopie ... etc.

al.com was led by some inbred knuckledragger wearing a wife-beater, but I couldn't tell you which one it was.; 8:45 PM
Kathy said...: I agree Jay. More interested in Oku and Phillips and Farms.; 8:45 PM
Monica said...: A HS coach has to allow a kid to take a visit?; 8:46 PM
Monica said...: Aubie - at least that doesn't make me go OUCH.; 8:47 PM
Kathy said...: I do like Monk. This is the last season. It's probably not an easy character to play. Costa did a good job.

On recruiting note, how does a coach forbid a player from visiting a school?; 8:48 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: But Monica, he's honestly interested in the kid's welfare.; 8:48 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: CRAP! Pens up 3-1 in 3rd and lose to Devils in OT. I've already had the ice cream, maybe I'll eat some cereal now to make myself feel better.; 8:48 PM
Aubie said...: Yeah Monnie, the old kicker on a stick reminded me of my stay in Atmore.; 8:50 PM
Jet said...: Aubie, bad things can happen in Escambia County; 8:51 PM
Miller said...: IF we can land Blake then Randle can take his Les Miles arranged paid internship at the LA state capitol and go to LSU.

I want Oku, Farms, and Philips out of the group visiting (or supposed to be visiting) this weekend.; 8:52 PM
Norm said...: Aubie - I think I might like this version better than the first, but I'm not sure how well it translates to those out of the loop. Will they immediately be struck with fear or will they just get a crick in their necks? Either way, I guess it could have the desired ultimate outcome in that it negatively impacts their ability to perform on the field.

(that's what she said!); 8:53 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: Jay G, you know the Hotties are interested in making your job easier.

Anyone got an Auburn baseball preview?; 8:53 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: I'd give David Oku some cash to come to AU...we need him the most there is no doubt.; 8:53 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Why did Bastrop coach let the OL visit a few weeks back?; 8:55 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: jhag,

tact. subtlty."handshakes".....study up.; 8:57 PM
Miller said...: Maybe Oku is in town.... dangit I dunno! I'm having an internal debate on wheter to sign up for the 7 day free trial at Rivals or not... I'm afraid I'll forget to cancel.; 9:00 PM
Miller said...: wheter = whether; 9:01 PM
Monica said...: I'm going to have to go visit that high school coach. He's genuinely ticking me off.; 9:03 PM
Monica said...: D. Miller don't be such a cheap ass.; 9:04 PM
Jet said...: Omnica ... DMiller's a poor state employee ... don't be hitting too hard.; 9:06 PM
Slim said...: Hello Everyone...Jay G great spot. Glad to be a part...I think.

Monica/Kathy....My understanding is that if Randle spends the day traveling to Auburn then he has to miss a school day. If the coach doesn't approve then it is considered truancy.; 9:07 PM
michael said...: We get Jay G for free. Who needs rivals?

And gatiger: why would you link to a satanist voodoo website on tha BOTN? Not cool.; 9:08 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Hey Slim. Welcome.; 9:08 PM
Monica said...: That's his choice, Jet. Rove can explain all that to you.

Miller - Bryan Matthews says it's been confirmed that Oku is in Auburn now.; 9:08 PM
Jet said...: Hey, Slim. Where's None?

That's awful. Welcome to the fray.; 9:08 PM
Jet said...: Monica ... we're just big gubmint employees waiting to be stimulated.

Rove is yesterday's news ... plotting his comeback.; 9:10 PM
Monica said...: Welcome to the HABOTN, Slim.

That's a pizz poor excuse re: Randle coach.; 9:10 PM
Miller said...: Not being cheap.... If I had disposable income I'd do it in a heartbeat... like Jet said though, I'm a poor state employee...; 9:10 PM
Monica said...: Sorry, Jet. Guess that went over your head.; 9:11 PM
Miller said...: I appreciate the update though...; 9:11 PM
Kathy said...: Welcome Slim. Don't really think truancy is the issue with Randle and his coach.; 9:11 PM
Monica said...: You're always more than welcome and I think you know I'm just yankin your chain.; 9:12 PM
Jet said...: Most things do, Mon.; 9:12 PM
Monica said...: It's OK,Jet. No biggie.; 9:14 PM
Kathy said...: So I just hear a teaser on the TV regarding a winter storm that will affect the Huntsville area Monday with snow accumulation. We have a better chance of signing Randle!; 9:15 PM
Miller said...: Kathy.... can you send some of that snow down to the Gump?; 9:17 PM
Jet said...: Mention snow and WSFA will go to round the clock screaming and fear mongering. The grocery stores will be empty by midnight.; 9:18 PM
Kathy said...: We haven't had snow in years. It usually goes all around us. I think Auburn has gotten it more recent than Huntsville. All the milk, eggs, and bread will vanish from the grocery shelves this weekend.; 9:18 PM
Monica said...: The fact is Randle's coach CAN'T keep him from coming. So, what's the REAL deal?; 9:18 PM
Slim said...: Agree completly Kathy...Good excuse though for a high school coach hoping to make the jump to next level soon...eh?; 9:18 PM
Jet said...: Monica ... he was kidnapped by a man with a goofy hat.; 9:20 PM
AUant said...: Sounds like some pretty shady stuff going on down in Bastrop!!!; 9:20 PM
Anonymous said...: Just got in from Dinner with the local crew. Otis Redding at the 1967 Monterrey Pop festival is on Public TV.

Read all +/- 300 posts. Kicker-on-a-stick logo is coming along. Jet...keep the pressure on J-Z, we expect no less.

Best Steak....The Palm in Manhattan. Second best.....Tio Pepe on Gulf to Bay Blvd in Clearwater, Fl. Third....Bones in Atl.

Think Tall-Fast WRs and Big ol' OL. Fix the WRs and AU can rebound quickly.; 9:20 PM
Slim said...: Hope having D. Bates commit will give us the upper hand on his buddy, A.Phillips.; 9:21 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I need a radio job for my furlough week. Anyone have an idea?; 9:22 PM
Monica said...: How does signing day go down? Does it start early and go all day? What's the deal?; 9:22 PM
Jet said...: Have J-Z earn his way back into my good favor by clanking Amos and/or Bag in the kneecap with the retractable baton?; 9:24 PM
AUant said...: Jay, the state needs a Auburn voice statewide to crush FineBOMB!!; 9:25 PM
Monica said...: Wagyu beef or grass fed beef = the best steak you will ever put in your mouth. If I'm wrong I'll send you a check for what you paid.; 9:27 PM
AUfan said...: Was Randles' coach at Memphis during the Albert Means Era? I sense a disturbing similarity here.; 9:28 PM
michael said...: Jet: Do you think Randle is Curious George? I say the yellow hat is goofy.

Or worse yet... he has been kidnapped by the Hottie favorite Turd Ferguson!; 9:29 PM
Jet said...: I'll take anal bum cover for $200, Trebek; 9:30 PM
Anonymous said...: A tribute to our NW a school systems.......2 years ago, snow was 100% forecast for the next day, so school was cancelled.....Not one flake fell.

I've seen significant snowflakes on 10 different days this winter with no accumulation yet.; 9:31 PM
AUfan said...: Jay, what about Sportscall on 93.9? Cameron is a real pro and the other guy is...replaceable. Would you consider them?; 9:32 PM
AUant said...: Is there any word on DeAngelo Benton? Has he been silenced by the Bastrop coach also?; 9:33 PM
Kathy said...: I only listen to XM radio so I don't know any of the local radio sport shows. They are just all Bama, so biased. We definitely need a good Auburn voice.; 9:34 PM
Seanzie said...: Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but since high school football is over and these kids are seniors, how are they still under the thumb of the high school coach? They've taken their last snaps in those unis...I think Monica is right, something else is afoot.; 9:34 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Dan Peck does a fine job in Auburn.

Monica: We're wondering the same thing about Signing Day. Typically, we got information beginning around 9 a.m. I'm not sure how this staff is going to handle things. We haven't had a lot of access.; 9:34 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Kathy, I'm with you. "SiriusXM" is all I hear in the car. 80s on 8 and Alt Nation and Hair Nation for me, thank you!; 9:36 PM
Anonymous said...: Mon...seasons past...the fax machine starts whirring in the am. The solid commits fax in early. Mid-day the "cap- pickers" go on ESPN and get their 15 minutes.

Hopefully we will get a few surprise faxes.

Wonder if the kids can now email instead of fax?; 9:36 PM
Jet said...: Does sportscall have some sort of host rotation? Cameron and Dan are fine ... it's when other doofi are on there that it gets pretty weak.; 9:36 PM
Norm said...: Michael - it had to be done.

Jet - I can see it now, snow in da gump = Rich, Skinny Dan the Weatherman and whoever else they have there now all holed up in the Stormcenter just in case there's some sleet or something. They're there for you.

JGT - you definitely need a radio gig to counter that other boob who claims to be a writer and by that I mean specifically the jerk from the Ham. Your appearances on 740 are excellent stuff, even those in the morning hours though I know you're not their biggest fan.; 9:38 PM
Monica said...: I had enough snow today I could have shared with you, Kathy.
My snow today; 9:39 PM
Anonymous said...: JGT.....If you can manage to replace Mindbomb, I will pledge to link to the show every a/noon.

Since I live in Ga...that may not carry a lot of weight with sponsors.; 9:41 PM
Jet said...: Gatiger ...

With Dan .. I can see it ... it snows on Mnday ... we get a foot ... by the time he figures out, it's two Thursdays later, and it's melted.

The van needs to come get him. There's a shuffleboard game at the home he's missing.; 9:41 PM
Monica said...: HA @ "the cap pickers" I hate that whole cap picking fake off thing too.

I think I'm just going to have to take signing day off and camp out on the HABOTN.; 9:41 PM
Kathy said...: Cool video Mon (pun intended)! I don't mind snow every 2 - 3 years for a day or so, then I'm ready for the warm weather to move back in. I'm definitely a southern girl. I prefer the heat and humidity!; 9:42 PM
Norm said...: Hoopie - ditto x 2.; 9:42 PM
AUfan said...: Jet, best I can tell Bill is off on Thursday, normally, and his fill-in is one of the hosts from sports-x or sometimes I hear Brian Matthews. Personally, if Cameron is gone I rarely listen unless there is breaking news. I guess we all have our own opinion on radio personalities. I still remember when Andy Burchamp was on and he took it personal(I thought) if a caller didn't go along with the company line.; 9:46 PM
Jet said...: Depressed ... I'm with you ... no Cameron ... I'm probably not going to listen.

I passed by today and they're talking pro baseball, and I'm like ... WHAT????; 9:47 PM
Anonymous said...: I grew up in Prattville. Is Skinny Dan aka Dan Atkinson of WSFa fame?

He did the a/noon kiddy shows when I was growing up. Of course Phil Snow did weather b/c Carl Stephens did sports.; 9:48 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Yea! I just checked my schedule and I'll be at a work site on signing day where I can do some serious HABOTN watchin'

WARRRRRRRRRR EAGLE!!!; 9:49 PM
Jet said...: Hoopie ... yeah ... he's back on WSFA ... he's proabably in his early 60s now ... seems older on the air ... very slow talking ... struggles on the bad weather live shots.

He hosted Young World with Marge Payne.; 9:50 PM
Norm said...: Hotties and Host - now has come the time to say goodnight to all your company, gatiger is tired and gatiger cub won't care about that when he wakes up expecting cleaning, food, play, etc. Saturdays = gatiger and gatigercub time while momma lioness gets a few hours alone. All this requires rest which I need now.

Peace out.; 9:51 PM
Kathy said...: Nite gatiger. Enjoy that time with cub. They grow up so fast.; 9:52 PM
Seanzie said...: So who all is frustrated with this Rueben Randle runaround, I mean dang kid if you're not going to show just tell people you're not coming. It's not rocket science.; 9:53 PM
AUfan said...: Whatever happened to Phil Snow? Maybe I missed something, but I thought it was a disgrace the way he was released from his AU duties. Thought he deserved better.; 9:54 PM
JD said...: so randall hasn't shown?; 9:56 PM
Jet said...: Depressed ... He's retired ... grown a beard, last time I saw him ...; 9:56 PM
JD said...: phil snow is a bird watcher in montgomery; 9:56 PM
Monica said...: I don't get frustrated with it because they are kids and it just is what it is. I do, however, get ticked off by people like that kids coach and Bryce Browns "mentor". The adults around the kids who are working hard to be the first to make a buck deserve to be on a stick...no, a telephone pole old school style.; 9:58 PM
Monica said...: OH and the parents who allow the "coaches" and "mentors" to swoop in like vultures. Where are these kids mama's and daddy's?; 10:00 PM
JD said...: locked up!; 10:01 PM
Seanzie said...: Well the mom's and dad's are the biggest kool-aid drinkers around, therefore they listen to the "experts" like BB's mentor and RR's coach because they think they know what's best. Unless you're Ray Cotton's dad they you act as both.; 10:01 PM
AUfan said...: Thanks guys, used to love watching Phil and Coach Dye on the AU Football Review. Man, those were some good times.; 10:02 PM
Anonymous said...: Thanks Jet. Weems I saw Dan on Weather Channel for a short time a few years back....then poof..gone.

Gotta go nitie nite. Gotta go show a hillbilly grading contractor how to read plans and layout a project tomorrow.; 10:03 PM
ADP said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 10:06 PM
Monica said...: Goodnight Hotties.; 10:08 PM
Kathy said...: Goodnight everyone! Let's hope for a successful recruiting weekend.; 10:19 PM
Jet said...: Hasta manana.; 10:27 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Found out tonight that West Brom Albion, an English soccer team, has a cool nickname. They're "The Baggies."

I need to get something for Josh Moon.; 10:28 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Sponge in late. Off subject, but I just saw some highlights of Tracy Rocker back in the day (my day). Man, he was good. I don't remember us having any other tackle like him; 10:31 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Jay. You said the scribes don't have much access to this staff. You think that's by design, or just cause all their focus is on cruits right now. Also, do you think access to Tubs helped him out in his time of need or no?; 10:33 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: Jay G...get on Around the Horn on ESPN. I think you could take Woody Paige.; 10:42 PM
hehateme said...: Omnica - saw "Husband's revenge"... that was classic!!! I'm sure you will never forget it, either!; 10:45 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I think access under Chizik is going to be pretty limited. What does that mean for you? Less stories. Can't write without quotes.; 10:45 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: If the coach is also a teacher, he very well could still have some control. Someone mentioned that he wouldn't excuse RR from class. If the coach is a teacher, or has other teachers in on it, it could affect the kid's grades and possibility of getting into college.

Jay G, call up some Clearchannel stations. I have a feeling, with the amount of talent they laid off recently company wide, they're looking for fill-ins. I heard some of the guys in Tampa have been double shifting it. Not sure if that's true, but wouldn't hurt to find out.; 10:47 PM
ehyou said...: 374 posts....this is one hot blog.; 10:48 PM
hehateme said...: JGT - I'll see if there is something available 45 min south of the gump.; 10:48 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Jay. The Chiz doesn't seem to have the personality that tubs had. However, Tubs may have been better off sometimes if he had not been quoted so much. he had a tendency to say things that made you go... Whaaa. Why would you say thaaaat.; 10:52 PM
PCTiger said...: Chiz' approach is to the point. Little emotion, business-like. Save all the energy for on the field.; 11:07 PM
martini35504 said...: Randle's coach is one HUGE SOB!; 11:12 PM
martini35504 said...: I'd bet my house Kight is coming to Auburn!; 11:12 PM
PCTiger said...: RR's coach is trying to get in the good graces of the Hatter, so when the next job comes open, Miles might remember the coach who helped him out.; 11:16 PM
Chris in Inverness said...: {Cleveland} Vury vury nice lineup {/Cleveland}

The big OL is intriguing with his teamate committing yesterday.

Any new news on Blake?; 11:41 PM
Chris in Inverness said...: DUNAWAY AND BROWN; 11:43 PM
PCTiger said...: jay, you stated earlier that a recruit might not have shown due to an ice storm. Is that fact or merely speculation?; 11:43 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: PC: He made it. I was talking about Oku.; 11:48 PM
Chris in Inverness said...: I LOVE my new cable - HD LIVE MUSIC!

Although, R.E.M. is having a hard time living up to the Who in 68 Isle of Weigt.

Keith Moon was a madman.

Oku didn't use this as an exscuse NOT to come, that coulb be a big deal. Is there a HOME Bball game tomorrow? And against WHO?

JG - I hope you make the Dunaway and Brown crew a regular gig - class acts when compared to the crap elsewhere.

And I think we get the Olive Branch OL - Phillips.; 11:55 PM
PCTiger said...: what's the most comments for 1 post so far?; 12:01 AM
Chris in Inverness said...: And Jay - on a serious note, would you mind asking Rollison and maybe some of the other ball players wwhat they think of mingling with fans on FACEBOOK?

I noticed Tyrik's got tons of AU people wishing him well but what's his feeling about it? And Mario Fannin as well. He seems very outgoing and actually invited me to a Online SB party tomorrow night.; 12:02 AM
Chris in Inverness said...: PC - we had one go over 700 I think.; 12:09 AM
Chris in Inverness said...: Check out the interview Matthews had with D&B on 690 in B'ham today.

http://www.dandbradio.com/audio.asp; 12:12 AM
Chris in Inverness said...: OMG - have any of you guys (still awake) seen this from Steve Spurrier??

Quote from the ol' Ball Coach.

“I honestly don’t think king Nick will ever leave Bama. They are the perfect match. A guy with no conscience and no ethics, worshiped by a fan base too stupid to value either.”; 12:37 AM
PCTiger said...: where did you find that nugget?; 12:39 AM
PCTiger said...: If you have a link, please send it.; 12:39 AM
AUant said...: Randle and Benton article.

http://www.thenewsstar.com/article/20090130/SPORTS/90129052/1006; 12:41 AM
michael said...: OK... only place I see that Spurrier quote is a message board. I think I may doubt its legitimacy a tad.

It's late.; 12:45 AM
michael said...: Let's get it to the next page. Who's with me?; 12:46 AM
michael said...: No, that is impossible. My client is incapable of choking a rabbit, much less his own wife. No, seriously, the first time he went crazy, he tried to choke a rabbit. He wasn't strong enough. My client is a weak man, your honor.; 12:51 AM
michael said...: I used to play flamenco style guitar for the house band at Randall's. But then I was doing a puppet show, and this crazed fellow in a red jacket attacked me and bit my fingers off. Now I make a living scrubbing these floors. Have you tried to scrub with no fingers? It ain't easy.; 12:53 AM
michael said...: I'll take the duck and the otter. What do you mean the otter isn't for sale? Everything is for sale. Name your price. Can you not talk? Wait, are you not a magic fish after all. Well, I must say, I feel like an idiot.; 12:54 AM
michael said...: They say 400 men walked up that hill and never came down, but I know that story ain't true. My pappy was in great shape, and quite fidgety. He didn't walk nowhere, he briskly jogged.; 12:55 AM