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1.29.2009

Thursday chatter

THURSDAY NOONISH
Post No. 1,012

Hey everyone. It's been a busy "off" day for me so for and it promises to be less relaxing as we move forward.

I'm 99% sure I'll have some fresh Gene Chizik material for you tonight. He's schedule to be around Montgomery tonight and The HABOTN is aiming to intercept him for some conversation.

If you had a question for Chizik right now, what would it be?

I'll be back in a bit for a more traditional update.

Photo credit: Todd Van Emst/Auburn University

Questions? Comments? Post directly to the blog below or email me at jgtate@gannett.com.

201 Comments:

Norm said...: uno; 12:28 PM
Prowler said...: Dos!; 12:30 PM
AUant said...: "3"; 12:37 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: If I had a question for Chizik, it would be "What is Auburn's record going to be in 2009?"

Also,

"How are you such a bada&^?"; 12:37 PM
Kathy said...: This is ridiculous. Would they do this for every student?

Highly touted prospect Randle gets tour of Capitol

http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/38516409.html; 12:38 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: More importantly, what does he care what the capitol looks like?; 12:40 PM
LeftoverCrack said...: I wish there was a conversation between Frank Black and Gene for me to listen to.; 12:41 PM
Jet said...: My question suggestions:

1. "Coach, with 10 seconds to go against UAT and we're up 48-0, would you run or pass on the two-point conversion?"

2. I guess it would run something along the lines of this: "You have expanded the geography of Auburn recruiting. Is this something that will continue, or is it a one-year decision due to your staff's background, and, if it is permanent, does this mean that Auburn is surrendering any ground in state?"; 12:42 PM
Norm said...: Excellent questions Peter, I might add the following; "will you be my best friend?"; 12:43 PM
Kathy said...: Griff would like to know when he will hire the remaining staff!; 12:44 PM
Aubie said...: PF going all ligature on us!

I would ask Chiz if he would consider going back old school with the early Bo orange facemasks.
You know, the really important questions.; 12:44 PM
Norm said...: Or, "will you make an offer to Bill Clark to come on board the staff?"

Or, "why won't you give a straight answer to Jet's very legitimate question?"; 12:45 PM
Anonymous said...: Question:

What are your specific goals for the spring, summer, and next season coach?; 12:46 PM
ron mexico said...: Ask him... Since he can hire two more assistants and we know one will be a DB coach where does he think the other one will coach?; 12:46 PM
Brad said...: How about:

What will your non-conference scheduling philosophy be? Will it be like Auburn has been lately (1 quality opponent, 1 so-so, 2 layups) or be like USC's anyone, anywhere deal?; 12:46 PM
Jet said...: Let me take Mr. Randle on tour of the state government complex ...

Rueben ... this is the Department of Revenue where normal people pay their taxes on their automobiles, but you are truly special, so you won't have to pay taxes on on your ... NEW CAR!!!

Ah, here is the Finance Department, where the state pays its bill. Lookie here, here's $100,000 in cash lyin' around.

This is the Department of Education, where bureaucrats monitor the academic performance of thousands of students each day. Meet Myron, he'll be taking care of your academics for you. Congratulations on your upcoming degree in molecular biology. All Myron wants is a photo the two of you together. It can be Photoshopped if necessary.; 12:47 PM
Norm said...: Jet - can I get in on that tour?; 12:52 PM
FSJ said...: Ask him when is he going to hire FSJ as recruiting coordinator.; 12:55 PM
LeftoverCrack said...: Ask him who his favorite Wu-tang clan member is. I hope it's not Method Man; 12:57 PM
Jet said...: Special invites only, GaTiger; 12:57 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: excellent Gatiger...Jay, please add the best friend question to my show sheet.; 12:58 PM
AUfan said...: Coach, Auburn has had its head handed to them on a plate by the evil empire on in-state players the last two seasons. Is this a result of laziness by the previous staff, or is there some funny business going on? Thanks for the hard work you and your staff have put into recruiting thus far.; 1:02 PM
Miller said...: Jet,
Do you still have me down for my tour next Tuesday?

Kathy,
What's this you mentioned about Brown? What's the latest on that?; 1:04 PM
Jet said...: Here's how you qualify for the tour:

First, we take your height and weight and log it in our database.

Then, we line you up 40 yards away from where the tour begins.

We say go, if you don't get there fast enough according to your height/weight/position, you don't get on the tour.

We do make some allowances for potential tourees who do express an extraordinary amount of hate for UAT.; 1:08 PM
Will said...: Ask him this....

In the Saved By the Bell episode where they strike oil on campus,
1) What was the name of the duck that was killed in the oil spill?
2) What was the name of the company who was responsible for the drilling?

Or ask him if he can sing the Fraggle Rock theme song.; 1:10 PM
AUfan said...: Jet, I'm curious about your plan. What if the applicant meets both the physical requirements and the hatin' UAT?; 1:11 PM
Kathy said...: DM, Earlier today Brown was listed as visiting AU today the the interest level for Auburn was listed as Low. Within an hours time, Brown's name was removed from the visitors list and his interest level for Auburn shot up to Medium! Strange day for Brown.; 1:12 PM
Norm said...: Yeah Jet, the devil's in the details.; 1:14 PM
Jet said...: Depressed, it would have meant 1 million shares of Colonial Bank stock, but we're working on something new now.; 1:14 PM
Kathy said...: Miller, meant his interest in Auburn went from "None" to "Medium." Who knows?

http://auburn.scout.com/a.z?s=6&p=8&c=1&nid=2937110; 1:15 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: what's he doing in the gump?; 1:17 PM
Norm said...: You can trade your 1M Colonial Bank shares in for the Combo with a Coke at Chris' on Dexter.; 1:19 PM
Kathy said...: AU plane going to Teterboro? Can this be for recruiting/coach search or actually academic related? We know Chizik is heading to Montgomery today.

http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N20RU; 1:19 PM
Anonymous said...: Jet, your #2 question is excellent!; 1:19 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: is he talking to brandon moore?; 1:20 PM
Anonymous said...: Ax him:

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?; 1:20 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: or maybe he's touring the state capital looking for internships for athletes?; 1:21 PM
Blake_34 said...: Kathy, remember that you are looking at a recruiting website, they do not know how interested a prospect really is. Often they haven't even been updated to what a player has said.

Like when Dre Kirkpatrick said in an interview that he told Auburn he had no interest and they stopped recruiting him, but we were still listed as medium interest along with 8 other schools.; 1:22 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: #39, Kurt Crain; 1:22 PM
Whistler said...: Two questions:
1) Why the grey sportcoat?
2) Will we leave behind the CTT PR mistakes of wearing orange (as fans) and the whole "Jungle" idea that made us all feel stupid?; 1:23 PM
Jet said...: Quentin Riggins; 1:24 PM
Unknown said...: "Gene, When will we break out our ORANGE FACEMASKS?" If he says we won't, ask him "Gene, Why do you hate the University of Arbern so much?"; 1:24 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: jay are you just stalking him or is there going to be a private meetin'?; 1:25 PM
Blake_34 said...: No point in coming up with my own witty way to say it, I agree with Jet:

1. "Coach, with 10 seconds to go against UAT and we're up 48-0, would you run or pass on the two-point conversion?"; 1:26 PM
FSJ said...: Ask him if y'all can go back to wearing blue to the games again?; 1:26 PM
Kathy said...: I guess I'm in the minority. I like the orange. Looks much better in the stands than the navy blue, plus the blue really soaks up those sun rays. I also didn't mind the jungle. Tigers do live in the jungle!; 1:27 PM
Blake_34 said...: Oh ya, Keith's question reminds me:

"Orange jerseys: Who do they come out against?"

Not that he should reveal it until gametime, but still.; 1:28 PM
Blake_34 said...: I like orange in the stands too. It makes for a more impressive and unique environment when everyone buys in.; 1:29 PM
AUfan said...: Speaking of Quentin, I wonder if he has any interest in coaching? Of course if you get to fly around and help interview the HC candidates maybe being an assistant is not appealing. I just always thought he would be a great recruiter, and nobody played better for their size than Q did. One of my all-time favorites.; 1:30 PM
Jet said...: We wear orange jerseys, I'm taking the stadium down.; 1:31 PM
Miller said...: I suggest we (fans) wear all white to the season opener while the team breaks out the orange jerseys.

JGT,
I want to know what he feels are attainable goals for his first season. What are the goals he will set for the team in his first season as HC?; 1:33 PM
Norm said...: FSJ should stay out of this. I suspect that his questions are less than serious. Maybe it's just me though...; 1:33 PM
Jet said...: Depressed ...

Let's think of Q as more AD potential than coaching.; 1:35 PM
Miller said...: I've got my eye on FSJ. I'm running a check on his bank records looking for recent large deposits and large withdrawals/payouts.; 1:37 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: Orange Jerseys are for Practice...then we sell them to UT-Martin.; 1:37 PM
Miller said...: Q would do well in a certain associate AD role currently held by TJ.; 1:39 PM
Jet said...: Q would do well in a certain AD role. Or a trustee role.

Jet, President of Q Fan Club; 1:40 PM
AUfan said...: Jet, I am intrigued with that thought on Q. Is that why he was in on the interviewing process? He would make a great AD .; 1:41 PM
Jet said...: I think he is viewed as a trusted party by all groups of the family (translated, those that constantly bicker with each other).; 1:43 PM
Nooj4AU(qualify tyrick!) said...: JAY..ask Chizick if he thinks we will land a few good recievers in this class...we need recievers BAD.; 1:43 PM
Miller said...: I think he would eventually be a very good AD. But, I'd like to see him get a little experience in an administrative role first.; 1:43 PM
Jet said...: D. Miller ... his experience outside the athletic department is more valuable than any experience the current AD has.

I don't count myself as one that is a JJ basher. Not a big fan, just not a basher, either.

He can raise money. He's discreet. He's effective in small groups as well as large groups. His word is gold.

He's ready to run it now ... he was ready 3 years ago.; 1:46 PM
ADP said...: I vote for the scheduling question. That's a good one. Are we going to take on anybody?; 1:47 PM
WarEagleRK said...: How much time has he had to watch film and evaluate the talent that we currently have on the team?

Does he like hunting in Arkansas?

Ask him if he has seen Lane Kiffin's wife and what his thoughts are on that topic?; 1:48 PM
AUfan said...: Hasn't Q been working in some capacity with the state government? He could definitely bring some harmony to the constant in-fighting among TPTB. If anyone sees him out, he is very gracious and always ready to talk AU football.; 1:49 PM
Norm said...: Jet I like it! I bet he'd get AU some good non-conference home & away games on the schedule. I'll go ahead and put it out there since you won't you chicken, I'm a JJ basher. He's a dullard. Of course that's just my opinion. I'm sure his mother and wife like him alright.; 1:50 PM
Jet said...: Depressed ... he's the VP of the Business Council of Alabama, which is essentially the state chamber of commerce. He's their top lobbyist and fundraiser for their political activities.

Before that he worked for Gov. Riley, Gov. James and for Speaker of the House Seth Hammett in legislative work.; 1:53 PM
Aubie said...: As a child of the 70's, I am a fan of the orange jerseys. I still remember the UGA game, sitting down by the tunnel and my buddy tapped me on the shoulder and said - We're not playing Tennessee today! Wait, that's US!

Ironically, I was wearing my Go Big Blue shirt that day. Don't ask me how I remember that.; 1:54 PM
AUfan said...: Thanks for the info Jet. That would be such a positive move for AU, we probably won't see it happen. Hopefully it will.; 1:56 PM
Aubie said...: I don't want to see anyone I like get hired as AD. It always seems to end bad, and I don't like getting hurt.; 1:58 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Jet: Chizik already has answered that question.

Auburn's daliiance with Texas recruits is basically a one-time thing because Taylor/Luper were on those guys already.; 1:59 PM
Nooj4AU(qualify tyrick!) said...: No more Poop hat aubie? wut gives; 1:59 PM
Aubie said...: After a couple of days it turned hard and white.; 2:00 PM
Aubie said...: (that's what she said); 2:00 PM
Nooj4AU(qualify tyrick!) said...: jay..ask the chiz why woman is the most fiendish device of the devil ever devised to bedaze a man?; 2:02 PM
Jet said...: JGT ... If you are convinced that the strategy will not change from his earlier statement, then I fall back to my original question regarding the 2-point conversion ... or this question.

"Coach Chizik, do you consider Michael an idiot or a genius on a higher plane than no mere mortal shall ever contemplate?"; 2:02 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: OK Hotties!

The only question that needs to be asked that hasn't been:

"Your instate rival was 12-2 ended the 6 game win streak against Auburn and has all the "mo" in the world going for their program.... how long is it gonna take to get it back from them" if Chizzle doesn't answer "the first 5 minutes of the game when we hit them in the mouth and let them know the Auburns Back and we are gonna be here all damn day"!

If he doesn't, then ask him for the keys to his office, car and home, and to what address should we send the severance/buyout check !!!!; 2:06 PM
Jet said...: MobileZ in da house, because he just kicked the door down!; 2:09 PM
Quitstina said...: No orange jerseys...ever.; 2:10 PM
Norm said...: not only did mobilz kick down the door, he's come out swinging a big club.

mobilz - i did get your instruction set earlier, thanks.; 2:11 PM
Jet said...: I like orange jerseys ... on Jason Allen when Ronnie Brown's driving the Pain Train!; 2:16 PM
Jet said...: Any one see Pat Forde's column, which leads with hoops coaches on the hot seat?

Lebo would be No. 2 on his list, but moves up to No. 1 because Dennis Felton got canned today.; 2:17 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Damn Skippy Jet n GAT,

"I walk softly and carry a BIG STICK" Buford T. Pusser

Why knock when you can just kick the door in!!!!

HELLO!; 2:18 PM
Loganville Tiger said...: No Orange Jerseys EVER!!!

We Don't Need Gimmicks.

Didn't we get tared and feathered pulling that stunt against UT with Barfield?

LT; 2:19 PM
Nooj4AU(qualify tyrick!) said...: orange fask masks is as much as i could take; 2:19 PM
ballin said...: Loganville

Orange = 42 - 0; 2:20 PM
Loganville Tiger said...: I thought that was it - I was at that game when I was a student.

Thanks Ballin.

LT; 2:22 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I'm blue da ba dee...
I have a blue house...
my kids are so blue...
I'm blue da ba dee...

I do not wear orange. I will not wear orange. Y'all can wear whatever you like (or not wear whatever you like in the case of Dear Leader).

Jet= I'll help you with the stadium
Aubie - yes, orange jerseys brought momentary energy, but more importantly, we got totally hosed by the officiating that day. William Andrews and Joe Cribbs were beasts that day.
I do not need orange jerseys to get me excited about AU football.; 2:23 PM
michael said...: Ask Chizik, "Who is your daddy, and what does he do?"; 2:23 PM
ballin said...: I was a student as well. What a disappointment.; 2:23 PM
Miller said...: I do hope you guys know that I was joking about the orange jerseys.
I didn't realize it would ruffle so many feathers. Why's everyone so on edge today? Geez!; 2:26 PM
riskman108 said...: Anybody want to see an Alabama fan at his best?

Live Blog from this Bama fan (some cuss words and a lot of redneck Bama fans)

http://www.blogtv.com/People/cowboyintn1979

Cowboy was the same one that got kicked off Finebaum and The Round Table haha; 2:28 PM
LeftoverCrack said...: If he doesn't have a Ronnie Van Zant shrine, I don't care for him as a person.; 2:29 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I was a student at UGA game in '78;
alumni at the '80 Tn game, forgot we had orange jerseys the latter. Actually have tried to forget everything about the worst beatdown ever suffered by AU at home.
Did manage to propose later that day to the future Mrs THT, so the day wasn't a total waste.; 2:30 PM
FSJ said...: D. Miller...

I'm all for orange jerseys too..just kidding.

Actually I like Auburn's all white uniforms. I also like Alabama's away uniforms. I think that those two setups are about as good as it gets.

I crack up whenever Alabama fans start wanting to change Alabama's helmets....and when people talk about Auburn wearing Orange. I think both schools have very distinctive uniforms. The AU on the helmet and the numbers on Bama's. Pretty good if you ask me.; 2:31 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Leftover- got to love me some Skynyrd, all I can do is write about it.
Yesterday morning on long drive to work I made dream list in my head of who I'd like to have for dinner.
1. Billy Powell, so he could play our piano which otherwise sits idle
2. Bo
3. Roy Bittan, same reason as #1
Boy was I disappointed when I heard the news on the drive home that Billy wouldn't be coming to dinner.; 2:33 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Cat in the Hat
Ode to Orange Jerseys....

I will not wear them here or there
I will not wear them in Jordan Hare
I will not wear them on the on a hill
I will not wear them on Pat Dye Field
I will not wear them just to please
I will not those damn Orange Jerseys; 2:35 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Jay GT- Ask CGC if he has any Steely Dan music on his iPod. If so, refer to Mobilz instructions re: keys, shipping address,etc

If he's a true Auburn man, he wouldn't dare have any Steely Dan; 2:35 PM
Norm said...: RIP Billy Powell; 2:37 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: THT!!!

Woah!!!!!

I like some "Hey Nintheen"; 2:37 PM
Norm said...: Steely Dan was one of the better of the many, many concerts I've seen.; 2:39 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Donald Fagan is the Man!!!; 2:41 PM
NoALtiger said...: I agree with AUnMobilz, great question for CGC, especially the "were gonna be here all damn day". That should be in a movie starring Clint Eastwood or something.; 2:41 PM
Jet said...: Steely Dan mentions the Infidels in a song, and therefore, I don't recognize it as a band worth my time.

Cat in the Hat by MobilZ is great American literature.; 2:49 PM
Norm said...: Scottie B - check it out now funk soul brutha

"Thriller"; 2:49 PM
Norm said...: Mobilz - teach a man to fish...; 2:50 PM
FSJ said...: One more thing....

Auburn needs to make a run at Kendall Kelly..

It's not set in stone that he is going to Alabama. In fact, Clemson is making a strong push for him.

I've been saying that alot but nobody seems to be listening.; 2:50 PM
FSJ said...: Jet...

Apparently Steely Dan didn't intend for the song to be a compliment to my alma mater...

I read somewhere that they intended for it to spotlight UA arrogance...

I've never heard of that before.; 2:52 PM
Norm said...: fsj & jet - i always managed to construe the reference as a slam against uat. as in, steely dan like the losers uat wanted a name too.

maybe it's a stretch but i always found some satisfaction in that.; 2:55 PM
Unknown said...: Ask him why there was a delay in hiring Willis? The delay seems to have called lots of issues. Ask if he feels he made an error in releasing the entire staff prior to evaluating who might be retained.; 2:55 PM
j-z said...: A few random thoughts...

1. I will never wear orange again. After holding out for many years, Mrs. J-Z bought me an orange shirt to wear to the Vandy game in Nashville. I kind of feel responsible for this whole season. I'm sorry. I will only wear Navy from now on. Maybe a navy and orange stripe, but never solid orange again.

Now on to the questions:

1. Mr. Coach Gene Chizik sir, did you really shoot a man in Tuscon just to watch him die?

2. A follow up Mr. Coach Gene Chizik sir, why wasn't that man Nick Satan?

3. What are your thoughts on Kicker on a Stick? Would you mind signing this petition for said Kicker on a Stick?; 2:58 PM
ballin said...: Mobilz needs to be on staff.; 2:59 PM
AUfan said...: FSJ, you obviously have connections in Gadsden but most of us have seen this story before. Player "x" is interested in another school, but come signing day he shockingly chooses the evil empire and Bama proclaims a great victory. Maybe Kelly will be different but I will believe it when it happens.; 3:01 PM
michael said...: Ask Chizik what methods he will employ to make the 2009 Auburn Tigers more Jan Terri-centric.; 3:03 PM
Jet said...: Depressed ...

You've got your eye on the ball, well done.

J-Z ... give us the Kicker on a Stick logo before it is J-Z on a stick.; 3:04 PM
j-z said...: Jet, Put some pressure on Mr. Whatley for me...he's the hold up.; 3:05 PM
Norm said...: j-z has just been a real slacker today. apparently the last week or so too, that logo was promised awhile back as i recall.; 3:06 PM
Jet said...: Tell Whatley that Mobilz gonna be in town, and he's gonna whip out the Ol' Number 6 if he ain't careful.; 3:07 PM
Norm said...: OOOHHH!!! This can only mean that the Number 6 Dance will soon follow. Right? Don't get my hopes up.; 3:08 PM
Miller said...: This mythical Kicker on a Stick logo from J-Z is becoming folklore its so long past due.
It's so far past its promised date that it rivals my Netflix subscription and how long I've had the Dark Knight (dang I need to send that back!).; 3:12 PM
Blake_34 said...: I'm surprised by the clear dislike for orange jerseys. I like things like that to give the team a spark. It may only last for the first few minutes of the game, but that is a few minutes more than you get otherwise, and it could have a domino effect.; 3:14 PM
FSJ said...: depressed....

For whatever reason, Alabama seems to have Kelly a couple of spots down on their wish list. I don't necessarily agree with it because I think he is very good....and is an in state kid. To me if it is close, always go with the in-state kid.

However, Auburn needs playmakers in a bad way. I think he'd fit in well down there.

He's a very good kid from what I have heard.

Dabo does an excellent job up this way, so don't be shocked if he spurns a last minute Alabama push (if they don't get their #1 or #2 choice) for Clemson.; 3:17 PM
Jet said...: Blake ...

I am sorry. I didn't mean to convey "clear dislike" for orange jerseys.

I meant to convey "utter contempt," "total revulsion," and "inspire revolution against."

I am one to believe that the Auburn uniform is sacrosanct. That's why I hate the alternate orange in basketball. I am ambivalent about the fans wearing orange -- though I prefer blue.

However, our uniform is our DNA, our fingerprint. I don't care about face mask colors, or names on back, or shoe colors. But the uniform itself, it's beyond special. And it is beautiful.; 3:19 PM
ballin said...: Blue IS a primary color; 3:21 PM
Curtis said...: Breaking news - Home Away From Home - "Highly touted Bama recruit gets tour of jailhouse facilities".

Gene Chizik: "Do recruits buy into negative recruiting tactics being used by other SEC schools?"; 3:27 PM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: I mostly wear orange to games.; 3:28 PM
Quitstina said...: I am sorry. I didn't mean to convey "clear dislike" for orange jerseys.

I meant to convey "utter contempt," "total revulsion," and "inspire revolution against."

Amen, Jet

I wear orange to games because that is what my team has asked me to wear. But again let me reiterate....NO ORANGE JERSEYS....EVER!!; 3:33 PM
Quitstina said...: Blake, or it could end up in you getting shellacked by Bama. Ask Georgia...; 3:35 PM
michael said...: The idea of different colored jerseys having any kind of effect on the outcome of a game is silly. I know Mark Richt and others disagree, but they are not as smart as me.; 3:39 PM
FSJ said...: Gosh..

If I'd known that certain folks were anti orange jerseys....

I would have chosen a different side.; 3:40 PM
ballin said...: Your team or Tubs Kristina?; 3:41 PM
FSJ said...: I agree michael..

Those black jerseys really helped UGA this year...

:-); 3:42 PM
Quitstina said...: No, Mlchiea, they aren't as smart as you.

Faker, I didnt realize you disliked Jet so much that he would make you change your opinion on the orange jerseys...interesting.; 3:43 PM
FSJ said...: Ahem....; 3:45 PM
Quitstina said...: Ballin, my team.; 3:45 PM
Aubie said...: We didn't wear orange jerseys for the 0-42 Tennessee game. (we did pelt them with oranges as they came out of the tunnel - then they pelted us)
We wore them for the '78 UGA game - tie. The '79 homecoming game against Mrs. State - a win, and the '80 UGA game - a loss.

The 78 game was the first game we wore orange since '55, so we must've had orange jerseys back then too.; 3:46 PM
ballin said...: Oh yes we did wear orange for the drubbing by TN; 3:49 PM
hehateme said...: After orange jerseys will be orange pants... !!! Stick with the blue at home.; 3:50 PM
Jet said...: Aubie, I think we actually wore orange jerseys and blue pants some in the early 1950s.

Then God, who was very displeased, told Noah to build an ark, gather animals by two, and get them into the ark. Then He flooded the earth, and told us to never, ever do that again unless we wanted to be punished. Hence the Barfield era.; 3:50 PM
Aubie said...: I think we should go back to the blue helmets too.

https://www.gridironmemories.com/shop/category.asp?catid=100; 3:50 PM
Aubie said...: ballin, oh no we didn't.; 3:51 PM
FSJ said...: Nothing wrong with orange jerseys...; 3:52 PM
Jet said...: FSJ ...

Kindly, SHUT YER YAP!; 3:52 PM
ballin said...: I guess all I could see was orange jerseys everywhere so I apologize; 3:53 PM
Aubie said...: The full story on the orange jerseys is in David Housels book - Football Vault the Story of Auburn Football, page 89.

There is also a related story about a drunk delusional college student who was carted out of the UT game screaming BALLIN! and NO ORANGE!; 3:55 PM
AUfan said...: All Bama fans in support of orange jerseys should talk to Mal Moore. I"m sure he could talk Nicky into wearing them.; 3:55 PM
Quitstina said...: faker, you just said you liked Auburns uniforms they way they were. I know you're a confused man which is evidenced by you constantly frequenting Auburn message boards, but c'mon....orange jerseys?; 3:56 PM
ballin said...: UNCLE.

You are right.

Needless to say I hate orange jerseys. Before long we would be like Oregon.; 3:57 PM
Aubie said...: You people are fuddy-duddies (first time that word has been used in 37 years).
Live a little. go skydiving. shoot the rapids. run naked through a meadow at dawn. make love in a hammock. wear orange jerseys on homecoming.; 3:59 PM
Jet said...: Ballin ...

I am told I was at the game. I am told my father had a heart attack after the game.

I remember none, apparently because that day brain magnetically erased to remove any memories of that day.

So I am told.; 3:59 PM
Jet said...: Next thing you'll want to change the stripes to blue and white and make the field red on the Star Spangled Banner.

You'll want baseball players to run to third base instead of first.

You'll want to have on the presidential/vice presidential ballot a man of mixed racial heritage on one ticket and a woman on the other.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!; 4:03 PM
FSJ said...: Zoo Keeper...

Are you trying to be "HABOTN Queen" or something?

At any rate, I am alot of things, but confused isn't one of them.....; 4:07 PM
Quitstina said...: No thanks, faker, Omnica is way more devoted to her servents than I could ever be.; 4:10 PM
Aubie said...: I say let's go throwback. I'm talking early '50's throwback. Blue helmets, orange jerseys. None of this half-a$$ed grey face mask, no logo crap. How lazy was that?

Can you imagine that conversation? Hey, let's go throwback for homecoming. Uh, it's less than a week away. I know, we'll peel of the helmet stickers, screw on some grey facemasks, wear our white jerseys and tell people it's our throwback unis! They'll never fall for that!; 4:10 PM
michael said...: I thought we all agreed I was the new HABOTN queen. What the heck?; 4:11 PM
Aubie said...: Is Omnica without power and intergore?; 4:15 PM
Unknown said...: Another question.

Stability on the coaching staff has been an issue at Auburn for a long time. Sometimes it seems like we change coordinators more frequently that most people change their oil. What do you think can be done to ensure stability of your coaching staff?; 4:18 PM
michael said...: Chizik's answer would be, "We plan on changing coaches every 5,000 miles"; 4:19 PM
Norm said...: michael can only be queen if you "shop" a crown onto that dome.; 4:20 PM
Miller said...: I hear with the new synthetics you can go 7,500 miles between coordinator changes.; 4:21 PM
FSJ said...: No woman is ever without power....; 4:23 PM
j-z said...: Good question Steve.

On another note, Mr. Whatley assures me that Kicker on a Stick will be in my hands tomorrow. If it's not, I say we unleash the full fury of the Hotties upon him.; 4:26 PM
Jet said...: J-Z ...

If you think Whatley will be the lone victim in case of no logo, you are sadly, sadly mistaken.

You have to answer for Santino, Carlo.; 4:28 PM
Norm said...: It's a Sicilian message. It means Luca Brasi sleeps with the fishes.; 4:36 PM
j-z said...: Uh oh.; 4:38 PM
Miller said...: Tomorrow huh? That's what you said 2 weeks ago.; 4:38 PM
Norm said...: Reminds me of a song by that stupid red-curly-headed girl.; 4:40 PM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: gatiger,
thats let give him the "Business"
and leave him "swimming with the fishes"; 4:41 PM
Unknown said...: If James Willis came asking for his job back, would the response be no or hell no?; 4:58 PM
PCTiger said...: Hell Nooooooooo!!!; 5:02 PM
Miller said...: I don't think I'd say either...

I'd bust out laughing and just turn around and walk off...; 5:10 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I wonder if they could get William Andrews, Joe Cribbs, Bo Jackson, Tony Richardson, Heath Evans, Ronnie Brown, Carnell Williams, Rudy Johnson, Stephen Davis, etc to show up in Auburn for David Oku's and/or Bryce Brown's visits. I've not been paying attn, is Brown going to visit in the next couple of weeks?; 5:41 PM
Monica said...: I missed me some hotties today!!; 5:42 PM
AUfan said...: Monica, I thought your power must be off. Glad to hear that is not the case.; 5:51 PM
Ribs said...: Question: Coach Chizic are you a fan of jan Terri?; 5:54 PM
Monica said...: Thanks Depressed. Just had a very busy work day.; 5:54 PM
AUfan said...: Not trying to scoop Jay, but on Goldbergs blog he has a salary list for the assistant coaches. MUCH less than had been widely reported. I had seen $400,000 for Trooper and Luper-not true. Malzahn was "only" $350,000.; 6:08 PM
barkley for governor said...: Ask him if he'll demote himself, and let Jon Gruden take the head job.; 6:12 PM
wartiger said...: I haven't been around for a while but WOW how the HOTTIES keep it hot..
-And major ups to you Jay for given us a chance to ask the coach...Nice recruiting work too man...How's it going at the Advitiser right now?..I remember it was getting a little tense..

Question-I haven't heard anything about his contract? Has it been finalized?

Has he been to an AU b'balls game and what does he think of our chance of getting to the dance?; 6:24 PM
Anonymous said...: To you older guys, aren't Auburn's official colors "burnt orange" and "navy blue?" If you do a google search thats what most sites say, and the coloring on this link is also more of a burnt orange:

http://www.auburn.edu/administration/trademark/logos.pdf

Anyhow, I can't stand that fluorescent construction worker orange that Under Armour has propagated around here. Personally, it especially bothers me watching a road game on TV when the trim on the jersey sleeves and sides of the pants almost look to be glowing. It's like something a runner wears at night to not get hit by a car.

On that note, I think an actual "burt orange" jersey would look great, especially with the navy trim. I'm talking like Texas's shade:

http://i.cnn.net/si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0706/campus.bestuniforms/images/OKLAHOMA-ST-TEXAS-FOOTBALL.jpg

Not that bright orange Tennessee/Florida hybrid nonsense like in my avatar picture.; 6:29 PM
Aubie said...: Roof makes more that Malzahn?; 6:30 PM
Aubie said...: Welcome back Monica.
While you were gone, everyone overwhelmingly agreed that Auburn needs to wear orange jerseys this year.; 6:31 PM
Aubie said...: KMo,
I like your avatar picture. Who is the ugly guy with you?; 6:32 PM
AUfan said...: Aubie, that surprised me as well. Obviously Chizik thought it was important to bring Roof in to AU. I never would have thought Roof would make more than Malzahn. And where did that widely quoted salary of $400,000 for Trooper and Luper come from? I saw that number a few times.; 6:34 PM
wartiger said...: ORANGE JERSEYS?!

Mon-you've been gone too long...!; 6:35 PM
Monica said...: Thank you, Aubie. You wouldn't lie to me would you?

Tyrik Rollison; 6:35 PM
wartiger said...: ok somebody break the number down for me (coaches contract wise) or please tell me where to go???; 6:36 PM
Monica said...: Thank you, WarTiger :-)

Head coach Gene Chizik - $2 million
Defensive coordinator Ted Roof - $370,000
Offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn - $350,000
Receivers coach Trooper Taylor - $320,000
Defensive line coach Tracy Rocker - $300,000
Offensive line coach Jeff Grimes - $290,000
Running backs coach Curtis Luper - $260,000
Tight end and special teams coach Jay Boulware - $180,000

Per GoldMine on Al.Com; 6:39 PM
AUfan said...: wartiger, it can be found on al.com under Charles Goldbergs' blog. Sorry I am computer-impaired and can't link it for you.; 6:40 PM
AUfan said...: Monica saves the day. No way I could type that fast.; 6:42 PM
wartiger said...: Not UT like but that'll do chiz..that'll do..thanks Mon..
That UT staff gives me chills....; 6:43 PM
riskman108 said...: Hey all War Eagle!!! I just met Tim Hudson and Jim Nash and got an autograph at Academy Sports in Auburn!!! The guys were great and I got a big War Eagle from Hudson...; 6:44 PM
Monica said...: Depressed lol I just copy and pasted it.; 6:47 PM
NoVaTiger said...: It may not be bank busting but that's a well paid group. I'm a little surprised Roof is making more than Malzahn.

Anything on incentives for the assistants?; 6:49 PM
Monica said...: Very cool, Riskman. What were they doing in Auburn?; 6:50 PM
AUfan said...: Can't link,copy or paste. Sometimes I think I need a typewriter instead of a computer.; 6:51 PM
Anonymous said...: Never wore Orange....never will.

The orange shall be relegated to trim stripes on the sleeves/helmet only.

As Jet says......the uni is sacred.

Coach Chizik: Would kicker-on-a-stick logo, courtesy of the HABOTN, help with recruiting?; 6:53 PM
Kathy said...: End of 1st half:
Auburn 29
Georgia 28; 7:02 PM
Miller said...: S Darren Bates has committed to AU... (teammate of Aubrey Phillips); 7:03 PM
scott,will not,from tucson said...: option for kicker on a stick logo ->>>>; 7:10 PM