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2.27.2009

Coach catalog: Trooper Taylor and Ted Roof

Hey everyone. In my continued pursuit to bring you information you can get nowhere else -- even if it's pointless -- I now will share my thoughts about some of the Tigers' new football coaches.

I haven't met Tommy Thigpen. I still don't have a feel for Jeff Grimes.

I'll get through a few today. I'll augment as we move along.

TROOPER TAYLOR
  • Job: Offensive assistant (wideouts)

  • Age: 39

  • Previous job: Offensive assistant at Oklahoma State

  • Scouting report: He's a cheerful guy. Several times, I've happened upon him in the Athletic Complex and he's just singing to himself. He's a salesman -- always shakes hands and has something to say. High energy guy. He always seems like he's on a caffeine buzz. He's hilarious to watch with recruits. Taylor and fellow assistant Curtis Luper basically double team these guys. Taylor cuts up and Luper plays the my friend here is crazy role. Taylor uses a full-body laugh when he does. It reminds me of the way guys laugh in the NBA ... with arms and legs going.

  • Best quote so far: (asked how important recruiting is to his job security) "You'll be planting fruit for a living really fast. I don't want to be on the grapes. I like doing the football thing, myself."


TED ROOF
  • Job: Defensive coordinator

  • Age: 45

  • Previous job: Defensive coordinator at U. Minnesota

  • Scouting report: You never know where he's coming from. He seems pensive at times, yet he'll crack enough jokes to keep him from being perceived as studious. I was surprised to see that he's only a few years older than Taylor -- they seem separated by far more than six years. Roof is old school. He clearly has been groomed by men who see football as a test of mental and physical fortitude. I don't foresee Roof being a big player on the recruiting scene. To be fair, I have a similar forecast for offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn. I get the sense that Roof busted his butt "meeting the people" during his days at head coach at Duke (2002-07), but he doesn't seem inclined to do that now. It looks like strategy is his primary concern. He will be recruiting in Georgia.

  • Best quote so far: (asked if he'll be head-butting players) "I might be the only guy in Atlantic Coast Conference history to get either a personal foul or unsportsmanlike conduct penalty as a player, assistant coach and a head coach. Does that answer your question?"

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Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

I'm not ready to leave the other thread yet.

4:44 PM  
Blogger Harrison said...

what do i win?

4:44 PM  
Blogger Harrison said...

me either PF. Our shots on 17 and 13 are on you tube under "gibbsca"

4:45 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Jay G dropps the bomb on 600 ...

I remember Trooper from the 2004 SEC Championshp Game ... he was stoked the whole game on the sideline.

4:46 PM  
Blogger AUMom said...

575 posts and JGT starts another thread.

Seriously, I will hereafter see Trooper as Mr. T

4:46 PM  
Blogger AUfan said...

Can't wait to see which AU hat he wears backward on game-day. Hopefully, the classic interlocking AU.

4:55 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Depressed ... I'm seeing a white cap with the AU logo turned around backwards.

4:57 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

The cap, of course, not the logo.

Misplaced modifier bug bit me.

4:58 PM  
Blogger AUfan said...

Jet, that would be a great choice. Trooper should go after a cut of gross receipts from future AU hat sales. He can be a trend-setter. More importantly, I think he will ba a hell of a coach for the Tigers. I am pumped.

5:03 PM  
Blogger AUfan said...

ba=be.

5:04 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

Harrison, Vortex has good burgers...or did the one time I went. I ate at the one in Little 5 points.

5:09 PM  
Blogger Harrison said...

We are heading there this weekend. also going to cavs/hawks game to watch King James

5:12 PM  
Blogger ADP said...

From the other thread ... AUMom - I suppose you are aware that the golfer is Boo Weekly. Boo Radley was a character in To Kill a Mockingbird, of which I have a signed copy by the way. It's because I'm special. Don't hate me.

5:31 PM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

a coach getting a personal foul--that's worth seeing!

5:38 PM  
Blogger Will said...

Harrsion you working? Me and Smitty are going to have beers at Locos.

5:38 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Phred ...

I have a signed copy as well ... a treasured possession.

5:38 PM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

i have a signed copy of "oh the places you'll go" by dr. seuss. except it wasn't signed by dr. seusss--it was signed by my boss. ergo, quite lame.

5:40 PM  
Blogger Harrison said...

Yep Will. We actually have inventory tonight will be here until 10 pm. suck-o.
leaving to go to atlanta tomorrow. i'll have to party with you guys next week

5:41 PM  
Blogger Harrison said...

Smitty loves Loco's

5:42 PM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

harrison, you work too hard. i propose a habotn commune, situated near a river for bathing purposes. everyone would be screened for puppets, of course.

5:45 PM  
Blogger Harrison said...

scott. i really don't work too hard. I just work long hours.Three 12 hour days per week. Out of 12 hours i probably work 7 hours

5:47 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Hey folks

5:58 PM  
Blogger Harrison said...

Any Hottie tryin to smuggle puppets is immediately stoned, or banhammered, whatever the crowd wants.

5:59 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

hey hagleson.

6:00 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

What if the crowd wants death by stick?

6:02 PM  
Blogger Harrison said...

Then that's what they get. we have a real democracy here, unless Jay G. overrules. then it's not a democracy.

6:08 PM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

i'm doing 3 twelves myself. unfortuanately, it's on top of my other stuff. death by stick is acceptable. i suggest that they be dunked, first, to determine if they are witch puppets (or which puppets they are).

6:10 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

What if you like puppets?

Not saying I do, just what if.

6:22 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Do marionettes count?

6:23 PM  
Blogger Harrison said...

i don't know anybody that likes puppets

6:23 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

puppets have been ruled evil by the queen. since this is apparently a democracy, though, the queen is more of a figurehead. decide what you want.

6:25 PM  
Blogger AUMom said...

Phred, I knew exactly who Boo Radley is (or was). I pull for imaginary figures, real golfers, and little old ladies who play Tiger.

6:36 PM  
Blogger AUMom said...

That's why the shanks comment was so funny.

6:36 PM  
Blogger wartiger said...

FAMILY GUY RULES!!...just thought ya'll should know..

7:02 PM  
Blogger AUfan said...

I am a little surprised that Jay thinks neither coordinator will be heavily involved in recruiting. Is this a common set-up at most schools? Muschamp is the only coordinator in recent Auburn history that I can remember being an active presence on the recruiting trail. Roof sounds like he is content to be a DC for the long- term. Malzahn, I doubt he will be very content as a long-term OC.

7:32 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

yo

7:40 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I am not sure what to think of any of these coaches yet. I do like the old school description of Roof. I am glad Trooper isn't a coordinator. I like my coordinators serious.

7:41 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

My daughter has a signed Shel Silverstein....what a freak that dude is.

Yes, Family Guy does rule.

7:49 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

The massive post count on last thread was truly impressive...I guess you never know when it's going to take off.

7:52 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

My deepest apologies. Should have used "was" concerning the (evidently) late Shel Silverstein.

7:54 PM  
Blogger Jeremy Eubanks said...

Shel Silverstein was awesome.

8:19 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

ehyou ...

it was michael's fault ... he got us wound up ... we got sidetracked on Walker, Texas Ranger and some other useless subjects.

8:20 PM  
Blogger michael said...

It was my fault. I accept blame. I'm a dumbass.

8:33 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

I knew it!!!

Michael IS Tony Franklin!

8:38 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Sign No. 1 that I have no life:

Lurking on HABOTN in a darkened room on a Friday night.

Sign No. 2 that I have no life:

Watching Illinois-Chicago vs. Loyola (Ill.) on ESPNU at the same time.

8:41 PM  
Blogger mrdude said...

Sign 3: commenting on a blog about not having a life

Sign 1 for me: commenting about someone else commenting on a blog about not having a life

Man, i hate this dead zone between NSD and A-day.

8:59 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

URGENT:

auburnsports.com reporting that David Oku is in Auburn, visiting yet again, according to Goldberg, via al.com

9:03 PM  
Blogger AUMom said...

Sign #4 Watching the Cavs annihilate the Spurs and not even liking pro basketball.

9:03 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Mom ...

I wouldn't watch an NBA regular season game even if my mom made me.

9:06 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Good news ...

The Shawshank Redemption is on Encore. Red is sitting before the parole board.

"Rehabilitated? I don't know that means. Oh, I know what you think it means."

9:07 PM  
Blogger AUMom said...

Jet, we did watch Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid earlier.

That movie has the greatest lines.

9:08 PM  
Blogger AUfan said...

Sen., is Auburn setting him up with a hotter girl then Nebraska did? AUMom - Butch and Sundance is good stuff. Love the part when they jump off of the cliff. Classic moment.

9:14 PM  
Blogger Harrison said...

I have it worse than you guys. I'm still at work

9:20 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

sign #1 for me... talking to the same person on 2 different websites at the same time on a friday night...

9:22 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

it shouldn't be difficult to find a girl at AU with more 'talent' than a girl at nebraska

9:24 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

by the way.... Amy Adams is absolutely gorgeous!

9:24 PM  
Blogger Harrison said...

Miller-Will went to the cotton bowl vs nebraska and said they have a lot of talent. I was shocked

9:26 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

I figured 'em for a bunch of corn-fed heifers.

9:27 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

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9:38 PM  
Blogger michael said...

Amy Adams is a bit nuts, I think, which is kind of cool. But seriously, judging from the interviews I've seen, I think she has a chemical imbalance.

10:49 PM  
Blogger michael said...

Harrison, what the heck are you doing that causes you to work this late on a Friday night?

10:50 PM  
Blogger michael said...

Note to self - last non-me post was at 9:27. Responses at this point unlikely.

10:50 PM  
Blogger michael said...

Note to self - earlier note to self was pretty accurate.

11:34 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

you're not alone mykal

11:48 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

Good Morning Hotties.

Tough day yesterday for Auburn Spring sports.

Baseball team got slaughtered by fifth ranked Florida State 14-5.. They move to the Plains today for game 3 of the four game series.

No. 5 Auburn gymnastics lost a heartbreaker to No.11 ranked Bama. I hear the Bamzo team used 14 year olds, though.

Softball started off their west coast tourney with a split of the two games they played. They'll see two more opponents today befor facing host Cal St-Fulerton tomorrow.

Men's Basketball will attempt to stay relevant and move two games over .500 today at Miss State.

Hope you all have a good weekend.

4:21 AM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

(*in SEC play should have been added to the "two games above .500 comment)

4:24 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

I'm always one too late for Mario..

and one too early for Jaromir

7:08 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

PF ...

Thanks for your Auburn Sports Minute.

I woke up at 6 with the rain falling, and I thought what a nice morning to sleep in.

A little later, those stupid tornado sirens put an end to that.

7:13 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

Dr. H ...

Is ice cream approved for breakfast?

7:27 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Senator - no approval is required for ice cream; it's valid 24/7

7:49 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

Thank you, Doctor

Your future service as Surgeon General will be of benefit to our great nation.

7:53 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Dr Habotn going out of town for a week without his trusty laptop. I refuse to pay for internet access at the hotel where I'll be.

This is one furlough Jay GT can enjoy.

8:13 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

A Brit's view of the Iron Bowl. Very cool.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcWfSN9eC7A&feature=related

8:16 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

Dr. H ....

I believe this might be a violation of your Hippocratic oath.

8:26 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Hippocratic oath:
I swear by Apollo, Asclepius, Hygieia, and Panacea, and I take to witness all the gods, all the goddesses, to keep according to my ability and my judgment, the following Oath....

Senator - Dr Habotn would never swear by false gods; therefore, Hippocratic oath does not apply to Dr H.
I like talking the way Bo talks about Bo.

8:37 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

Monica will kick your gluteus maximus if Dr. H talks about Dr. H.

8:55 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

not even Lola can help her find me

9:07 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

Ahhhh ....

Banana nut muffins!

9:07 AM  
Blogger Monica said...

Jay G. I love the scouting reports on the coaches. I really like getting your insights on "the man behind the coaching position" sort of thing. Thanks!

9:13 AM  
Blogger Monica said...

Thank you for the poker chips, Jet. I'm trying to learn to be a better poker play because there is a real life game I want to join.

9:19 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

Anytime ..

J-Z and I were chatting on FAcebook, and he shared something w/ me about our crack athletic department (or our athletic department on crack) ...

Huge hoops game next weekend vs. LSU, and we've already given away 3,000 seats to Scouts for popcorn rewards ... you gotta believe only a handful will show.

9:24 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Mon- I really enjoy all of JGT's reports, too. However, I didn't want to say so for fear it would insult his opinion of his latest as being "pointless."
JGT writings =antonym of pointless

9:28 AM  
Blogger Monica said...

Doc - Never hold back a compliment!

Jet - Are you being an info tease?

9:31 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

Nah ... J-Z and I were yapping this a.m ... continuation of a discussion last night ... the j-Z's and the jets are likely to meet next saturday for din din.

he told me about the popcorn scout day this a.m. ... reminded me of the time in 1999 we yanked the tickets away from the scouts because we needed the tickets.

9:33 AM  
Blogger Monica said...

FYI Doc - I don't need Lola to track you down, mister!

9:41 AM  
Blogger Monica said...

I bet the Jet's and the JZ's have a great time together.

9:45 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

There we go ... a little chippiness on a Saturday morning.

9:46 AM  
Blogger Monica said...

Jet- That wasn't chippiness on my part. You just like to stir trouble among hotties. tsk tsk tsk

9:49 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

this board has lacked the Mon chippiness the past few days...


G'morning folks... did it rain last night or something? what is all this water on the ground? I might have to break out the snorkel to play golf today...

9:51 AM  
Blogger Monica said...

It's all cloudy and yucky and cold here today, but at least I'm HOME and it's Saturday.

9:52 AM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

sunny and warm here. matchplay going on up the road.

9:59 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

This is stupid ...

Sirens going off ... storm not in Montgomery anymore ... not heading toward Montgomery County.

10:05 AM  
Blogger Monica said...

Dr. Habotn - Are you no longer on Facebook?

10:19 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

Dishes washed ... my work is done for the day ... until Mrs. Jet gets back home and thinks of something else for me to do ... 'cause Lord knows I'm not going to do any thinking of my own.

10:34 AM  
Blogger chip chip said...

here's your chippy

10:45 AM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

chip chip chooray!

10:56 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Mon- yes. FB account deactivated. Tried to do the same here but just couldn't figure out how to make the acct go away. So, being the compassionate Dr Habotn that I am, I gave THT a dose of Kevorkian therapy instead. Jay GT provides way to much great information and frequently does so in real-time. HABOTN is simply far too good for Dr H to stay away.

11:02 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

I've got to go pack. Mon - here's the only clue you and Lola will get. Daily forecast is rain, rain, rain, rain, rain, and rain. Highs in the 50s. With that forecast, I'm confident no one will come looking!

11:04 AM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

OKU IN AUBURN
Lincoln (Neb.) East running back David Oku has been to Auburn on at least two occasions. He camped on the Plains before his junior season and then returned in late January for an official visit. Apparently, the two visits weren't enough because he's back, according to Rivals.

11:04 AM  
Blogger Monica said...

business or pleasure travel?

11:05 AM  
Blogger Monica said...

Hag I'm worried about you if Oku signs some place other than Auburn.

11:10 AM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

sounds suspiciously like seattle, doc.

11:10 AM  
Blogger Monica said...

I've discovered another FANTASTIC use for Lola. Yesterday I was driving along the North and South branches of the Potomac River. Greg and I love to fish in that part of WV. I found some spots we had not fished before. I pulled over to make notes so we could find our way back, but Lola said, "Monica! Use me!" All I had to do was a little "Where am I" and save the coordinates. Technology is hawt.

11:13 AM  
Blogger Jet said...

I know what I am ... I'm a man ... and so was Lola.

11:24 AM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Yeah Monica I would be heartbroken

11:27 AM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

i met her in a club down in old soho...

11:29 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hello and Happy Saturday, Hotties!

11:39 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dr. Habotn, you better not go anywhere. The HABOTN just wouldn't be the same without you!

11:41 AM  
Blogger AUMom said...

Where you drink champagne and it tastes just like cherry-cola

11:47 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

For anyone watching the WGC... Look at the kid (McIlroy) that is what my hair would look like if I grew it out...

11:48 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

scott from tucson said...
sunny and warm here. matchplay going on up the road.


scott, I've been watching it on t.v. That course is so beautiful. It's so different from what I'm used to seeing, but I love it. I couldn't play there. I'd be in the cacti the whole time! LOL

11:49 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

I'm not a jealous person.... but I am extremely jealous of the pro golfers right now, they get to play in beautiful weather, on meticulously groomed courses...
and here i sit, just wanting to go play on (what amounts to) a cow pasture in the rain, but I can't, cause it's too wet...

11:51 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

yeah, we had a tee time for tomorrow, but I cancelled it because I know it will still be too wet (and cold).

11:53 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

I have been playing well lately... I need to be out on a course somewhere...

11:54 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm jealous. I never play well, but I still love it.

11:55 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

well in relative terms of course...

11:56 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh, I'm sure you play better than me. Out of my 100+ shots, 5 of them might be good. LOL

11:59 AM  
Blogger Norm said...

Good Saturday morning to you Hotties. So far, the gatiger weekend sans female intrusion is going well. The tigercub and I went to our favorite place for breakfast. When finished, we entertained our former fellow diners by jumping, stomping, kicking, splashing and any sort of playing you can imagine which might take place in the many water puddles on the sidewalk and parking lot area. We could never have gotten away with such outlandish behavior if mrs. gatiger had been around. We'd have each gotten a serious whoopin and/or stern talking to right there in front of everyone. I like my plan much better than hers.

11:59 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Oku is back?

That story is odd to me. Why would B-Matt or Jeffrey Lee not know about that? Did you notice that they're relying on one of the Rivals.com national guys on that story?

12:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Good for you, gatiger! Did you get pics of the event so you could show mrs. gatiger what a fantastic time you had?

12:01 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Auburn's RPI is 83.

12:02 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

I am in the mid to upper 80's right now...
I'm convinced if I were playing on a better course I'd shoot better.
A better lie leads to better shots, right? When you're teeing off from an unlevel t-box and putting through bare spots, there's not much hope.

12:02 PM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

luv, it's a beautiful course. haven't played it yet(green fees=$225). out here, "in the rough" has a whole new meaning. last year's matchplay saw woods caught up in a swarm of killer bees.

12:03 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

JGT, one site says he is in AU, the other site says he is still in Nebraska... who's right? who's relying on bad sources? who knows?

Bo knows... he just ain't tellin'

12:04 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Have you ever made up to the Bham area and played at Ballantrae in Pelham? BEAUTIFUL course, imo. We love it there.

12:05 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

scott, YIKES! I'd be afraid of rattlesnakes too!

12:05 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

Luv - it's those 5 shots which keep folks like you and I coming back. When I was still in the gump and a member of one of the CC's, I played a great amount of golf and got myself down to what I thought was a very respectable 11 h/c. Now, not so much. The priorities are different now and these days I only manage to play an embarrasingly few times a year. My game reflects the lack of play. When he's a bit older, I'll be taking the boy out with me and forcing him to enjoy it. I used to take my daughter with me and I enjoyed it but she didn't.

Also, no pics but we're regulars there and I'm pretty sure she'll be told about it by some of the staff. There's also the dirty clothes I'll let her wash.

12:07 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

nope, I have never played any of the courses in the B'ham area


sure to change soon, as we're moving up that way in a couple months...

12:07 PM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

i haven't played much golf in alabama. the cheap course in auburn, the old course at maxwell. my new position has about 1 month of paid time off. i'm hoping to have an extended thanksgiving visit and try out one or two of the rtj courses (and catch the bama game).

12:08 PM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

and, yes, there are snakes--especially at the matchplay course. it's a very recently developed area ear a nature preserve. there will be rattlers.

12:09 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

gatiger, yes, it is those 5 shots that keep us coming back. Unfortunately, in the summer we play just about every weekend and I still get no better. Oh well.

d.miller, that's right. You're moving to Helena. You must check out Ballantrae and Timberline.

12:11 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

Timberline is the course just off the interstate at Calera... right?
Where is Ballantrae?

12:12 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Tiberline - yes, in Calera.

Ballantrae - in Pelham (it's really more like Alabaster). Just a hop and a skip from Helena.

12:14 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

It's all so bizarre, the Oku story.

Takes some mighty large cojones to think you're bigger than every other 2009 prospect. That's basically what Bryan Brown and Oku are saying with their actions.

12:14 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

and just for kicks, you should try Magnolia Meadows in Colombiana. It's more my speed - just over 3000 total yards. They don't keep it up as well as they should, but it's only $25.

12:17 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Not that anyone cares what I think, but I don't care where Oku goes as long as it's not Auburn.

12:17 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

The house we just had our offer accepted in is in Alabaster (it has a Maylene address, but essentially is in Alabaster)


I'm gonna have to find a new golf partner when I get up there...

12:20 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I agree, Jay G.

12:20 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Luv you iz crazy.

12:21 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Orsen Charles is doing this as well....

12:22 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

full agreeance JGT...

There's something very odd about the Oku deal...
Where are the kids parents in all of this?

12:22 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

A coworker lives in Grande View, which is in Maylene.

Hey, another good course is Highland Park in Bham. We play there a lot.

12:23 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

I think Els likes the desert.... just went from one bunker to another...

12:23 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

jhag, I may be, but Auburn doesn't need his drama.

12:23 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

Miller - what course gets your golfing $ in the gump?

12:23 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Terrell Pryor wasn't much drama for OSU this year, he did this as well turned out pretty well for the buckeyes..once we get him here the military staff will straighten his ass up

12:25 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

how does he like it there, luv?
This house is in the Sterling Gate Cedar Grove subdivision

12:25 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

Cink and I were in the same Sunday School class for awhile. That makes me famous or something, right?

12:28 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

gatiger,
I have been playing mostly at River Run (Now Tallapoosa Lakes) because a buddy of mine has a membership out there.
I have played Lagoon Park, Cottonwood, and a couple of the RTJ courses in Prattville.

12:30 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

gatiger, That should at least get you tickets to the Masters...

12:31 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

d. miller, I think she and her husband like it. Sterling Gate is one of the newer subdivisions in that area, right?

12:32 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

ooops.... my bad...
Yeah, it's fairly new... less than 10 years old I think.

12:33 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

:-) There are several nice, newer subdivisions in that area. Just be aware that traffic is terrible getting to and from them during rush hour because of it (and the dang railroad tracks). We live in Pelham and love it.

12:36 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

gatiger, can you get me Stuie's autograph? ;-) JK!

12:38 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

I knew it would be bad coming out of Helena... hopefully it won't be quite as bad out of Maylene....

12:39 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

Miller - I killed a duck on what was then #17 at Kolomi. My playing partners to this day (10+ years later) still rag me about it. I felt awful, but not as awful as the duck.

You might think that knowing Cink would get me Masters tickets, but so far not so much. Also, my boss used to be a Caddy at Augusta National and he goes every year. Does he take me? Nope. So far, that's still a line item on my punch list of things to do.

12:40 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

Tuscon - you folks hiring? I wouldn't mind having 30 days paid time off.

12:43 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Luv- you are a sweetheart; thanks.

Mon- no business, and with that weather forecast very little pleasure; mostly apt hunting for Miss THT.

Gotta go!!! See y'all.

12:49 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Have fun and good lucky, Doc!

12:52 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

gatiger, you have a bucket list? Great movie, imo.

d.miller, hopefully it won't be, unless you will be travelling on 119.

12:53 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

where is Dr. Habotn going?

12:54 PM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

gatiger--not as cush as it sounds. it includes sick time, etc. not complaining, though. i haven't had paid time off in 9 years.

12:58 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Stuie and Ogilvy about to tee off. Should be a great match.

1:06 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Congrats T. R. Miller High School girls basketball team won the state championship today!

1:06 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Luv - They are going apartment hunting for his daughter

1:07 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

think I'll go watch. Unfortunately, I can't see the t.v. from here.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

1:07 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Monica, thanks. That doesn't sound like a whole lot of fun.

1:08 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

Alas, my time here today is coming to an end. The cub is waking from his nap. Trains, trucks and Mickey Mouse will likely occupy the rest of my daylight and early evening time.

Peace out.

1:26 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

GaTiger takes this daddy thing way too seriously ... slip the little nipper some Benedryl, and -- voila! -- nap time has been extended by four hours.

1:33 PM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

hope we can pull out a victory at MSU tonite. enjoy your 'forced' day off JG. nice work. as always.

1:42 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

(snort)

1:42 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

mon, you know that stuff is bad for you and addicting...

1:46 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Miller if you habotn luved me you'd organize an intervention ya know...

1:47 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

DMiller ... don't know if you commented at the time but when the Limpin' Lebos took on the Mercer Bears, which team did you support?

1:50 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

Mon,
I didn't realize until now it was a problem... plans are underway...


Jet, that was tough... as it usually is when they meet on the baseball diamond... I wore an Orange AU shirt under my black Mercer shirt, with my orange AU visor...

1:56 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

i'm starving.... time to go pick up some Chappy's

1:57 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

DMiller ... I always recommend the Chicken Salad Supreme.

2:00 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

In basketball, why does the announcer say the shot is "partially blocked?"

In football, it has meaning as to whether the ball crosses the line of scrimmage. In basketball, it has no bearing. It is either blocked, or it's not.

See, this is what happens on a boring Saturday with no substantive discussions ... c'mon folks ... save me from myself.

2:29 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

What is Chappy's?

2:36 PM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

patriots just traded matt cassel to the chiefs. i wonder if croyle can work his way back to starter.

2:42 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Chappy's = Deli with 3 locations in Gump, one in Auburn.

It's OK.

Croyle = Clipboard in Perpetuity

2:45 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Luv....the quickest, easiest way to lower a golf score to sub 90's is to improve the short game. Take a couple of short game lessons and commit several multi hour practice sessions. The RTJ courses have good practice facilities.

Learn to rely on the short game, take pressure off the long game and then improve course management. The long game will improve with less pressure.

2:47 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Hoopie speaketh truth.

Sadly, I ignore truth on the golf course.

2:49 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

I don't care how much money Jim Calhoun makes, but I'm tired of the TV media pimps feeling like they have to prop him up.

3:01 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

I miss watching JJ Redick at duke :(

3:22 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

Jet, chicken salad supreme is exactly what I got... on a croissant, no tomato.

Hoopie is dead on... sadly my putting has been failing me lately. But, my driver has been getting better.

3:24 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

DMiller, our similarities are amazingly ... similar.

I have them hold the tomato as well.

3:26 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

ate half now... save the other half for dinner...


yes, it's uncanny how similar our similarities are...

3:29 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

OK ... that's where it ends ... I've never "saved" a half a sandwich.

3:31 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

Can someone explain this weather we're having? This morning we we having tornadoes and flooding... Right now it is 70 degrees and absolutely beautiful outside. But, we're now under a winter storm watch.

WTF? (stands for What the FAQ?)

3:31 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

I usually don't either... but the wife decided she didn't want to go out to eat tonight (like we had planned)... so I had to take certain measures in order to ensure that I would have something available for dinner.

3:33 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Speaking of FAQ ... maybe Jay G is working on the HABOTN FAQs. Ha.

This has to be an excruciatingly frustrating time for him.

I know what's for dinner ... our school athletic booster club has a dinner and draw down (10k total prizes, 5k largest prize). Maybe I'll win.

3:36 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

I bet JGT is playing video games...

I would be if the Ogilvy/Cink match wasn't so close...

3:38 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Tornadoes in auburn today huh..?

3:39 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Yeah ... Jhag ... I think one hit out near The Bottle ... north of town.

I saw the photos on TV, looked like Tuscaloosa after it hit.

3:40 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Jet....It's always more fun to grip it and rip it, than exhibit a great short game. I learned golf while living in So Fla in the mid-80's. I lost a lot of $$$ to old creaky-kneed guys that hit it short and straight and made all sandies and greenies.

My neighbor (scratch golfer) finally convinced me that I wasn't playing baseball and that homeruns weren't possible.

3:42 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

What just happened to force Paul Casey to try that ridiculously impossible drop on the bank of the bunker?

since the mrs. is studying... I am on full mute and don't have a clue what is going on...

4:06 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

someone recommend me a good (affordable) pair of headphones I can use while wifey is studying, so I don't have to sit in utter silence...

4:12 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

I'm sure y'all know that B'ham may get 3-5 inches of snow. wow

4:17 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Miller - I had a major search for good ear buds if that interests you.

4:17 PM  
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