1/6/09, EARLY AFTERNOON**Reconfigured at 4 p.m.
Hey everyone. More news breaking at this hour. Minnesota has confirmed that defensive coordinator Ted Roof has been hired by Auburn coach Gene Chizik.
``Our defense improved a great deal under Coach Roof this past season," Minnesota head coach Tim Brewster told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. ``Good coaches are always going to be in demand and I wish Ted the best of luck in the future."
Roof was highly unsuccessful as a head coach at Duke from 2002-07 -- the Blue Devils won six games during that stretch -- and the Gophers' defense hasn't been that great. They finished in the bottom half of the Big Ten in rushing defense, passing defense, points allowed.
Still, their numbers were even worse in 2007.
TED ROOF CURRICULUM VITAE
Alabama, 1987-88 (grad. assistant)
West Georgia, 1989 (LBs)
Duke, 1990-1993 (LBs)
U. Mass, 1994-1996 (defensive coordinator)
Western Carolina, 1997 (defensive coordinator)
Georgia Tech, 1998-2001 (LBs/defensive coordinator)
Duke, 2002 (defensive coordinator)
Duke, 2003-2007 (HEAD COACH)
Minnesota, 2008 (defensive coordinator)
Playing career: Georgia Tech '86 (linebacker)
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ReplyDeletethree ;0)
ReplyDeleteI like Jay's sly way of getting around the Montgomery Advertiser's rule of reporting unconfirmed stories. Just add a question mark to the title!
ReplyDeletewho is this guy and after all the big names on O why this guy for DC
ReplyDeleteMichael: Shhhhhh.
ReplyDeletemaybe this guy because he is willing to be second fiddle to chiz (i.e. no ego)
ReplyDeleteJay,
ReplyDeleteDo you know how well Minnesota played defense prior to Roof?
Wow, with the little bio Jay just wrote about Ted, this hire seems to be really ... rather ... poor? unimpressive? scary?
ReplyDeleteI remember having a conversation with Tuberville about Ted Roof in 2007. I asked Tuberville if that guy ever would work in football again considering how bad Duke was.
ReplyDeleteTuberville had a high opinion of the guy and said something about how some people are just better as coordinators. I don't think he Tuberville was saying Roof necessarily was That Guy, but that's a point I've carried with me since then.
Dear Leader-
ReplyDeletethat would be plenty good enough reazon for me
AUWade, I don't see a lot of Minnesota football ...
ReplyDeleteThe Roof...The Roof...The Roof is on fire. We don't need no water, let the @$$@#%^$@$ Burn.
ReplyDeletefair enough Jay. If Tuberville thought highly of him, that's probably a good sign (for defense anyway).
ReplyDeleteWait a tic, Roof is from Lawrenceville, I live in Lawrenceville!! His name is Ted, my initials are TED. Coincidence? I think not! By the way Wiki already has him listed as DC at Auburn
ReplyDeleteApparently Minnesota's defense was ranked dead last in Div 1 Football the year before Roof arrived. That defense has improved to 78th overall. He had a good run with Ga Tech late 90s and was a finalist one year for the Broyles award.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know why he left his position as DC for Georgia Tech for the same position at Duke? Was he fired?
ReplyDeleteMaybe Ted can bring down Omnica's crush (Tim Brewster) down as a graduate assistant.
ReplyDeleteHe was head coach at Duke, not coordinator.
ReplyDeleteI was asking about Roof last night, from what I read he was on the short list to be the DC when Rhodes was hired. I just dont recall that killer Duke D a few years back.
ReplyDeleteMichael,
ReplyDeleteRoof started as DC at Duke and became interim coach and eventual HC when they fired his predecessor in midseason
With less talent @ Ga Tech he had some pretty darn good D's there. I think he was also a finalist for the F Broyles award one year too.
ReplyDeleteThe guy know defenses. With Chiz looking over his shoulder, I think it is a solid hire. Maybe not a home run but at the least a stand-up double.....
LT
Tuberville definitely was OK with the guy ... thought he was good.
ReplyDeleteI'm aiming to talk with Tuberville again at some point soon ...
Probably a solid hire. Remember I said don't look for a lot of fireworks on the D side. I felt CGC would go a little vanilla with what he feels are solid coaches. He is not looking for a rock star but someone who can recruit and put a product he endorses on the field.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe it's a 2-base error. He drops the bunt, and the 3rd baseman throws it over the first baseman's mitt into the stands.
ReplyDeleteMaybe he was hired because Chizik plays guitar, Trooper plays drums, Luper sings, and they needed a bass player to complete the ensemble.
ReplyDeleteWe have done away with the BBQ gang. Now the clique is simply know as The Band (hopefully they won't be confused with the Dylan backing and Cripple Creek singing group by that same name)
As for why Roof left DC at tech for same position at Duke, I guess because O'Leary left Tech and new coach didn't keep him on staff.
ReplyDeleteJG, has anyone talked with Tubs since he was fired...i mean, resigned? i was a bit shocked when i saw him on the Under Armour high school game the other nite.
ReplyDeleteTo be fair, Ted greatly improved minnesotas defense from the previous year.
ReplyDeleteHe's a helluva lb coach. Hell help James tremendously. Solid hire
He is 45, do we have a coach over 50? - Is it just me or does our staff seem young...Which is fine with me...Just curious
ReplyDeleteTuberville remains an active member of the community, yes.
ReplyDeleteEmmett ...
ReplyDeleteThey are men ... they are in the neighborhood of 40.
Great Hire. I agree with Jay G. He just wants somebody to manage the store not a landlord!
ReplyDeleteNice Jet
ReplyDeletethis did throw my pro coach theory out the window....
ReplyDeletewhat about d line???
PS I AM A MAN,,, I CAN TAKE IT
Generally, I like the hire ... but my one problem is that he does have some ... Bill ... Curry ... in his bloodline.
ReplyDeleteIf you look deep enough into any coaches past you're going to find failure. Failure and the fear of it might drive coaches harder than the pursuit of success. Some coaches have to fail at HC before they can be comfortable only being a Coordinator.
ReplyDeletePlus...the D is about the Chiz!
From what I understand, Roof turned the Gopher defense around. My expectations for this Auburn team are going through the Roof.
ReplyDeleteIf our defense stinks next year, is it because we have a leaky Roof?
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Bill Curry was a very good coach at Georgia Tech and Bama. He was just unfortunate to be the head coach at Bama while Dye was kicking the crap out of them. As an announcer, Curry is a good head coach.
ReplyDeleteGood point bigmike, failing at utc greatly drove bill Oliver to the coordinator he became. Worked for Kevin Steele also.
ReplyDeleteJet, just keep in mind Bill Curry always = Auburn wins.
ReplyDeleteIf I remember correctly, Curry engineered one of the biggest comebacks I have ever seen while coaching GT against Auburn. We lead 35-0 at halftime. We won the game 42-35. I was nearly bald after listening to the game.
ReplyDeletePlus we're likely to keep a DC that has been there done that with the HC thing. A DC for more than 2 years...what a concept!
ReplyDeleteJeez - Gophers lost an OC and DC. They started talking about Roof leaving in Dec and didn't think it would happen.
ReplyDeleteRK ... thank you for talking me off the ledge.
ReplyDeleteYou reminded me on one of the 3 basic fundamentals of life.
1. God loves us.
2. Cats don't handle microwave ovens well.
3. Bill Curry = Auburn wins.
This hire is AWESOME!!!
ZteveFC-
ReplyDeleteI do not recall that game.
However, I'm almost certain ROof was a strong candidate for Saban's UA-T staff.
The roof....the roof...the roof is on fire!
ReplyDeleteSo what's up with the exodus from Ok State and Minn? Exoduses? Exodi?
ReplyDeleteTo Coach Duke for that long...to go 6-45...many men would have given up...I give him credit for that
ReplyDeleteJetZ -
ReplyDeletePleaze expound & alzo expand on item 2. They don't handle them well becauze they have no oppozable thumbz, meaning they don't operate them well, or they don't handle them well becauze it'z bad for their health?
my cousin played defense at Duke for Roof, im gonna try to get a inside scoop on him here.
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice to have a good DC stay for a few years without leaving for greener grass...and to just not have to fire an OC every few years
ReplyDeleteI was thinking chizik would bring a DC in to coach DB's next year, but it seems this guy is a LB coach. I am guessing Koonz will be the DB coach now because of the Z in his name if nothing else.
ReplyDeleteI Think Jet means that they cannot get out of them...because they have no Thumbs...which is bad for their health
ReplyDeleteWas Roof on the staff that O'Leary was going to take to Notre Dame until ND gave O'Leary the boot for his false resume?
ReplyDeleteTaikwon Paige is a 4 star commit to Minnesota from georgia recruited by Ted Roof...im thinking theres a good chance this kid will switch over
ReplyDeleteIt would be nice to have a good DC stay for a few years without leaving for greener grass
ReplyDeleteOr Texas
First of all I think this is a solid, big time hire for Chizik. Roof will be better recruiting in GA, than Nall was. Much like Chizik at Iowa State; I don’t think a bad stint at Duke means anything. It is hard to win at Duke and you see Cutcliff winning with his players. He brought in the best recruiting class to Duke ever in 06'. Minnesota’s defense was ranked 119(dead last) in 07'. In 08' they improved to 79th, which is great progress. Someone on Wiki knew this was going to happen because Roof has been listed as DC on there for 2 weeks. Is it just me or does it seem like we get 1 piece of good news every day here lately? Malzahn, then Luper, AC coming back, Boulware, Trooper, and now Roof!
ReplyDeleteBy the way - I can make italics!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWar - That would make sense why he went to Duke in 2001 - When O'Leary left GT
ReplyDeleteTuberville's comment that some people are good coordinators, but may not make good HC's is comforting about Roof, but unsettling about Chizik.
ReplyDeleteJerrard Powers joins Barkley, and Tony Franklin next in line to call him self a dumbass
ReplyDeleteWell said, Jhag.
ReplyDeleteESPN-
ReplyDeleteThe reason for Nick Holt's departure from USC to become Washington's defensive coordinator now seems evident.
The university said Tuesday that Holt could make up to $2.1 million as part of a three-year contract with the Huskies.
Holt will make $600,000 his first year and $650,000 in the next two seasons. He was also given a $200,000 retention bonus paid upfront, but that would have to be returned to the school -- on a sliding scale -- if he leaves before the end of the contract.
we should have offered him the bank
Powers was giving very large cushions this year. I thought it was because of his bad wheels. He'll need to play a lot tighter in the pros. I think he can, but I doubt anyone will draft him on the first day.
ReplyDeleteAnyone know what kind of scheme he ran at Minnesota? I think it's interesting that he left Duke and Cutcliffe is having (by Duke standards) some success with his players. Very Bill Curry-esque.
ReplyDeleteI hereby move that we banish "the roof is on fire" from HABOTN. We should be fervently optimistic that the Roof won't fall in.
j-z...I'm pretty sure in this case it's pronounced -- Fi Yah - which is a very good thing!
ReplyDeletemy Cousin that played under Roof at Duke "He is awesome, Our Best."
ReplyDeleteBig MikeZ16, you make a very good point. Although Roof is leaving Minnesota after a year, I doubt he will be looking to be a HC anytime soon and with his record, I doubt many people will be looking for him as a HC. This could end up working out good.
ReplyDeletePowers will be a 2nd day pick, it is a weak draft for DB's -
ReplyDeleteAs a Corner he will be drafted as a Nickel man at least for the first few years, If he puts on a little weight I would like to see him become a ball hawk style safty.
Before "the roof is on fire" is completely banned, I'd like to add this - http://www.theonion.com/content/node/39024
ReplyDeleteJ-Z, I second your "the roof is on fire" banish...unless he is fired...then it may be used once per Hottie in the 48hrs following.
ReplyDeletealso from duke player "Ted is the deffinition of badass"
ReplyDeleteIf I remember, Roof ran an attacking style of 4-3 D with a good bit of blitz mixed in. I think he is also an older version of Will Muschamp with an in your face kind of style.
ReplyDeleteZteveFC, yes Roof is essentially coming home having grown up in Lawrenceville, GA. Highschool at Central Gwinnet and then Tech.
ReplyDeleteEver spent much time in Minn this time of year? Not a happy place and the cost of living is through the.... ummmmmm roof.
An older Boom!
ReplyDeleteAN OLDER BOOM!!!!!
ROOF SHAKALAKA!!!!
powers could do alright, if he can stay on a roster his first couple of seasons, but he would have been much better off coming to the senior bowl and showing his one on one coverage skills to the pro scouts. All he can do now is go to the combine and get criticized for his size and speed. This decision will cost him a good bit of money up front.
ReplyDeleteI can deal with Will Muschamp style as long as he remembers to coach the second half as well. Seems young Will forgets that sometimes. If Roof gets fired, can we have Coordinator on a Stick and Kicker on a Stick?
ReplyDeleteLets Raise the Roof in 2009!
ReplyDeleteIt is kind of interesting that this hire isn't generating nearly the excitement of yesterday's drama.
ReplyDeleteI have updated the main thread.
ReplyDelete"UPDATE @ 3:40 p.m.: Still can't get this confirmed. I'm hearing mixed messages about the deal actually being finalized, but the two sides have held serious discussions."
This is not only the HABOTN but it's by far the most positive. I don't even bother with the other ones anymore. I'm sure some of them already have roofonastick
ReplyDeleteI wonder what the sticking point is?
ReplyDeleteIt turns out Roof plays stand-up bass - not exactly what the rest of the band was looking for.
ReplyDeleteWow, I just realized that I have been away from the HABOTN for a while. Lots of catching up to do.
ReplyDeleteLove all of the hires so far. Each one has been competent and complementary to the other. The Chiz is apparently a very smart man for what he is doing.
But Michael, I hate to correct you, however the sticking point with Roof is that he wants play electric cello. Apparently the sound is too dark for the upbeat mood everyone is in, but it is menacing.
I'm definitely not getting the Stray Cats kind of vibe from the other dudes in the band.
ReplyDeleteFrom Goldberg, it's confirmed:
ReplyDeleteThe University of Minnesota has just confirmed that Ted Roof will be Auburn's defensive coordinator. He had the same role with the Golden Gophers.
We've been talking about the move here for awhile.
"Our defense improved a great deal under Coach Roof this past season," Minnesota coach Tim Brewster said in a PR release. "Good coaches are always going to be in demand and I wish Ted the best of luck in the future."
I hear AU has spoken with the reps for Maury Buford......He does not coach......but he plays some Sweet Cowbell in the Superbowl Shuffle
ReplyDeleteYes. Minnesota has confirmed it.
ReplyDeleteThat only happened 15 minutes ago.
Can't sit down and breathe for a second anymore ...
Welcome Coach Roof.....The staff has a gig at the Super Club next thursday, so practice playing "Smoke on the Water"
ReplyDeleteWow on JP. I don't know about his draft status, but his AU football status was easily one of the 3 best football players on the team. He not only was the best cover man, he was also a standout on special teams. A big loss for Auburn football. Good luck to J Powers, hope it works out for him.
ReplyDeleteHow's this for a slogan:
ReplyDeleteAuburn Tigers...Our defense knocks 'em out like roofies!
Fun Fact O' The Day:
ReplyDeleteCoach/Dr. Lou Holth is theventy-two years old today! Happy Birthhhhhday to him!
JGT - Thoughts on the DC hire?
ReplyDeleteUnderwhelming, I'd say.
ReplyDeleteSo I guess they made it work. The only question is did the band decide to change their sound and let him play stand-up bass or did they convince him that the chance to coach at Auburn was worth picking up your standard electric bass?
ReplyDeleteI am not under or overwhelmed. Merely whelmed.
Jay,
ReplyDeleteyou think willis ends up coaching somewhere on the D-line or linebackers with roof's linebacker background?
That's an interesting question about the positions. I'm not sure about that.
ReplyDeleteAs for Roof in general ... you can't break the bank for every single assistant.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/ncaa/01/06/florida.strong.ap/index.html
ReplyDeleteI know I can't link but o well.
Apparently Charlie Strong says the only reason he hasn't been hired for a HC position is his race.
Or his wife's race.
ReplyDeleteThey made the choice to move him to Keytar, but only so they can cover "Dream Weaver"
ReplyDeleteI find Strong's situation intriguing ...
ReplyDeleteWillis might take the whole line, but I can see him taking DE's and working under Roof on the LB's
ReplyDeletePossible D-line coach... glen spencer assistant head coach and recruiting coordinator to roof at Duke and supposedly roof's college roommate .... Currently coaching at Ok State... how would that be for staff chemistry? Just steal someone else's staff.
ReplyDeleteHow many assistant head coaches are allowed on one staff?
ReplyDeleteRoofie = Rohypnol
ReplyDeleteAt least we are getting a guy that can recruit the East Coast and not just Big 12 country
ReplyDeleteRoof will be DC only ... not Asst. Head Coach.
ReplyDeleteJay - is Powers 100% gone...everything I have read has him mid 3rd at the very best, most are put him late day 2.....Marks is all over the Mock boards from 15 to 50, but at least he knows he is a lock to be drafted
ReplyDeleteJGT,
ReplyDeleteI don't really understand your pessimistic view of this hire. While I realize this is not a C. Strong or a R. Garner (who is extremely unproven as a DC, but a fan favorite), I think this is just as solid a hire as P. Rhodes was last year. Like you mentioned, you can't break the bank on every hire. Roof, in my opinion, brings a good background regarding fundamental teaching and recruiting to AU. This guy has a wealth of knowledge and is only 45 years old. This is, again, a solid hire for Chizik. I am impressed so far with Chizik's ability to get "his candidate" and not necessarily the fan favorite. Just wanted to know basis for your opinion. Thanks,
So does Roof coach Inside LBs and leave him more time to Coordinate while Williz coaches Outside LBs and possibly DE's?
ReplyDeleteI think it would expand Williz's resume to add another position to it.
And if Roof can coach ILB (1 position in a 4-3 D) he'd have more time to concentrate on coordinating and gameplanning the D. Right? Or am I just thinking too much?
I still want Blake or Rocker coaching the DL!
roofies for everyone!
ReplyDeleteI think that would be great if he only took the ILB, since those guys were who adjusted the D under Rhodes, and I would imagine the same would stand under Roof.
ReplyDeleteI still have Rocker on my wish list. I think he could make a huge Diff. in recruiting
You know, Joshua, I didn't do a full background check on Ted Roof before arriving at my conclusion.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea he was even coaching right now. I have heard the name recently and I figured he was somewhere coaching some decent program somewhere.
So the hour comes today to write Ted Roof is the new Auburn DC. I have no idea where the guy is. I look up Minnesota's stats and they're pedestrian.
So we're looking at a guy with next-to-zero name recognition, a mixed bag as far as career achievement and ... I'm supposed to champion this guy as a great hire?
He could be awesome. Nobody really knows.
I said "underwelming" ... and what I have given you above should make it clear why I arrived at that conclusion.
Hope that clears it up for you.
ReplyDeleteWell since I dont know as much as a lot you, I rely on Wikipedia and the previous team's message boards to tell me about all these new hires.
ReplyDeleteAs far as Roof, most of the posts seem to be positive about him and thought he was in the process of turning the D around up there even though he had little offensive support.
And also, Minnesota fans think Auburn fans are insane. In case you cared...
I think we just hired the "assistant" DC.
ReplyDeleteThats ok......The Iowa St Fans think we are crazy too
ReplyDeleteI think CGC had to make a big splash on the O-Side, which he did...This feels more like a comfort hire...someone who he will not have to teach, and runs his style D. That will let him focus on the team and not just the D.
ReplyDeleteI like the hire, esp. if he works out and sticks around for a while...running off to another school would be a $$$ or job issue not a resume booster
He did take the nation's worst 2007 defense ... and made it average.
ReplyDeleteThe guy has some skills. Clearly.
Is this a "splash" hire? No.
Off to the GMAC Bowl to see what it looks like from the stands and sidelines. The weather is an issue.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Jay. I think it was a conservative and less expensive hire. I am hoping he does have roots in GA
ReplyDeleteSplash Hire? No - But there is no argument with his D's while at Ga. Tech with O'Leary. He had more than 1 top 25 D while their. AU could have done MUCH worse. I like the hire.
ReplyDeleteLT
Minnesota's defense went from last to 79th in the nation last season.
ReplyDeleteDuke's defense went from 113th in 2001 to 59th in 2002, Roof's first season with there.
Tigercowboy: That's an excellent synposis.
ReplyDeleteConservative and less expensive.
Like a cheap republican prostitute.
ReplyDeleteSo I guess Charles Barkley approves.
Ted Roof "Roofie" + AU Defense= The Date Rape Defense!
ReplyDeletewe don't need no water let the xx burn!
ReplyDeleteRoof is probably going to be a decent defensive coach. He isn't even close to the Rhoads, Chizik, Muschamp level, but who is. I wish we had kept Rhoads, but as defensive coordinators go, Roof looks to be okay.
ReplyDeleteZoo Keeper:
ReplyDeleteWikipedia is where I go to get all of my accurate information...
*cough*
If he doesn't work out ... we can always file an insurance claim and replace our Roof
ReplyDeleteFaker...I don't follow Auburn football as much as you do so I have to start somewhere...
ReplyDeleteHi All!
ReplyDeleteJay G, any news on the DC?
Sorry, that was for old times sake.
Not a splash hire, but it didn't need to be.
So our offense is a nympho speed freak and our defense is a Republican prostitute.
Me likey!
Campfire to discuss the game tonight?
ReplyDeleteDid anyone read the Melick article on the Tulsa offense?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.al.com/auburnfootball/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/123123334622320.xml&coll=2
Graham talks about how EVERYONE has to be onboard, not just the offense but the defense and the secretaries too.
Roof was with a spread team at Minnesota and his offense ran a version at Duke. He is someone who can "fit" as well as run Chizik's defense.
A scary part of that article was that when Malzahn went to Tulsa, they're defense went from 30 something to 100 and something.
Kristina...
ReplyDeleteWelcome back to HABOTN by the way. Hope the holidays treated you well. I thought you may have deserted us for Tiderinsider since it is more your speed...
Nice Pic NoVa...love the saban cussing a storm! F$&#*# Class!!
ReplyDeleteack- their not they're
ReplyDeleteIm going to eat let me know on the campfire
ReplyDeleteI thought it was an amusing pic Atlanta.
ReplyDeleteI love Mike Gundy. I got a big man crush on the guy.
ReplyDelete2:26 mark...
ReplyDeleteABSOLUTELY AWESOME!
NoVa - The way it looks to me Tulsa did not have the Athletes on D to keep up the pace fast pace their new O brought. So often small schools (and the Pack 10) put the best athletes on O, and the D suffers bigtime.
ReplyDeleteAnyone else notice $aban's getting some Fran-Boobs?
ReplyDeleteHe needs to watch that.
Try this:
ReplyDeletehe’s a man
and this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQorULp44N8&feature=related
I personally didn't think a whole lot about Paul Rhodes. When the defense is on the fild 75% of the time it's hard on any DC.
ReplyDeleteOff to watch the bowl game.
Go Tulsa!
Chris,
ReplyDeleteWifey made that observation during the arse whooping. SaBear's got man-boobs.
He needs a mansierre
Emmett-Defense almost always suffers at least some on a spread team. A strong defensive coach like Chizik should be able to minimize it but he also has to be completely committed to Malzahn's offense. We saw what happens when you don't this year.
ReplyDeleteShould we take up a collection to send a mansierre to Saban?
ReplyDeleteWe got Roof, Lupe, Troop, J-Dub,
ReplyDeleteBoo-Ya, Gus and Chiz.
I don't know if they can coach, but they sound like they could empty a room in a hurry.
The crowd is pretty thin at Ladd.
ReplyDeleteChris I did notice saban threw his players under the bus after sugar bowl. He made statement we have to get better players. What if lets say a senior were to come out and say we would have won with better coaching.
ReplyDeleteWow, there is noone at the bowl
ReplyDeleteBad weather probably has something to do with it.
ReplyDeleteAubie - My wife made the same comment about Saban's moobs....
ReplyDeleteTD Auburn...I mean Tulsa.
Well, that was quick. So far, so good. That offense is fast.
ReplyDeleteI think the Tornado warning might make the crowd light.
ReplyDeleteJust saw where Montez Robinson, the former AU commitment from Indiana, has now verbally commited to UGA. I hope to see an improvment in AU's recruiting this year, but next year will be the more telling class. Too late to change many minds this year, but hopefully the new coaches can get an early jump on next years' recruits.
ReplyDeleteBall St may not have to punt this game.
ReplyDeletewooo hoooo I'm finally home
ReplyDeleteWar Damn Gus Golden Hurricane!
how's our new offense looking?
ReplyDeleteNo where like home Mon.
ReplyDeleteNate Davis thinks he plays for Can't Hold Ball State
ReplyDelete44 - That's the truth!
ReplyDeleteHarrison - are you watching the Tulsa game?
It is Fast Paced - For Sure....
ReplyDeleteLT
Harrison
ReplyDeleteFirst possession ... off a turnover ... looked like the Indianapolis Colts
SEcond possession ... off a turnover ... looked like Auburn 2008.
Welcome home, Omnica.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jet, shugah.
ReplyDeletesomewhere between the colts and AU'08 is an improvement.
ReplyDeleteTotally off topic, BUT
ReplyDeletedid y'all see Michael Carter committed to WVU and said, "I want to spend my next three years at West Virginia!"
3 years - ha
Is that Barrett Trotter at QB?
ReplyDeletewho is that announcing dissin' my Gus? I want his name now
ReplyDeleteWell I cant wait to see how Trotter does with this O - I dont think Kodi can run it, he will be our "Wildcat" package guy
ReplyDeleteMonie,
ReplyDeleteHow are the elbows?
Did they get rubbed?
Why can't Kodi run it?
ReplyDeleteI should have known last year when DeRon Furr committed and said - I can't wait to spend my next 3 months at Auburn
ReplyDeleteAubie, My elbows are sore!
ReplyDeleteJay G's avatar has me torn between humor and anger...
ReplyDeleteDC. Yeah. Yawn. Yeah. Roof on fire, yada, yada...I'm glad Auburn hired a guy that can take their 115th ranked defense and make it 62nd. Oh, wait, they don't have a 115th ranked D. Wonder what will happen now.
i'm pretty sure jay g's avatar is his favorite sock puppet
ReplyDeleteKodi may be able to run it, but he needs a lot of coaching. Either Franklin did a horrible job coaching him or he really can't get it. I'm inclined to the former.
ReplyDeleteThe reads in this O are crucial, Kodi had his issues with reading D's this year...plus that was with a limited playbook. If you only run 12 plays out of this O you will see pretty much a replay of the WV game....plays that will work a few times, but they wont last past halftime.
ReplyDeletei think kodi will grow quickly with some real nice quarterback coachin'.
ReplyDeleteFranklin did good work with his QB's at Troy. Don't know what happend with Kodi
ReplyDeleteJay G,
ReplyDeleteDo you use your LinkedIn account?
Watching Tulsa and Ball St play football is like... watching Tulsa and Ball St play football...yawn
ReplyDeleteFranklin seems to have been totally focused on Todd. He would have been OK if he had his arm. We could still see Todd some next year if his arm heals.
ReplyDeleteTula does a little bit of everything. You never know who's going to get the ball.
ReplyDeleteLinkedin = stalkers
ReplyDeleteHa!
ReplyDeleteMonie, I think you are making fun of me and my well founded Facebook phobia.
And they line up under center and run the ball at the goal line.
ReplyDeleteWell the rain in Mobile just made it to the Plains
ReplyDeleteEverybody repeat after me "no more Todd"....Nice guy, but I need someone a little more dynamic. Oh yea drop franklin he is an ass.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we should ask Jay G to post his curriculum vitae -- so we can know him even better.
ReplyDeleteAndre Ware does not like anything tonight...he acts like he is not happy to be in Mobile calling this game.
ReplyDeleteI am so tired of Franklin....the guy was a jerk who thought that his well you know didnt stink...Lets move on.
ReplyDeleteyou should all be watching Scrubs on ABC now. RIGHT NOW I SAY!
ReplyDeletetcu rice houston texas
ReplyDeleteAubie - Yes, yes I am. :-)
ReplyDeleteEmmett - Amen! Adre Ware is on my nerves.
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ReplyDeleteDefense anyone?
ReplyDelete