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2.14.2009

Auburn def. MSU, 91-76 (men)

Welcome to Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum for the Auburn-MSU men's game.

In case you were wondering from the picture above, I am sitting in the stands today. Space along press row was limited because I arrived a bit late today. So it goes.

  • FINAL
    Auburn 91-76.

  • FOURTH TO @ 2:24, 2nd half
    Auburn leads, 83-75. The Tigers are hitting free throws. Yes, I'm serious. Eight of their past 11, in fact. That makes a difference, too.

  • THIRD TO @ 7:56, 2nd half
    Auburn leads, 73-67. Waller is back at it. He scored on a drive, a three and now has three free throws awaiting after a savage mauling along the perimeter.

  • SECOND TO @ 13:20, 2nd half
    Auburn leads, 60-54. The Tigers have scored on seven of their last nine possessions. They've made some defensive stops, too. It makes a big difference.

  • FIRST TO @ 15:50, 2nd half
    MSU leads, 52-51. Auburn hasn't made many defensive stops today. It didn't seem like a big deal when Waller was going off earlier. Now the Tigers have cooled and MSU is still rolling along.

  • HALFTIME
    Auburn leads, 42-40.

  • FOURTH TO @ 1:19
    Auburn leads, 40-38. MSU is sitting in a 2-3 zone and the Tigers are having some trouble getting the shots they want. The Bulldogs aren't having those kinds of problems. They're basically firing away from outside and hitting.

  • THIRD TO @ 7:20
    Auburn leads, 32-20. The Tigers haven't really scored since the last update. The one point was Knox hitting the free throw on the and-one referenced earlier. That's a six-possession span of scoring futility. The good news for Auburn is that MSU seems similarly messy right now.

  • SECOND TO @ 11:10
    Auburn leads, 31-15. This hot start hasn't abated. I just saw Brendon Knox score an and-one on an alley-oop pass from Speed Reed. How about that?

  • FIRST TO @ 14:53
    Auburn leads, 18-10. Great start for Tay Waller. He already has five baskets from three-point range. Incredible.

102 Comments:

Blogger tigerfan44 said...

one

4:19 PM  
Blogger Taylor said...

doo

4:19 PM  
Blogger tigerfan44 said...

Crowd?

4:22 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

I'd say the crowd is around 6,000.

4:24 PM  
Blogger DoWhat? said...

WOW AU looking good today!

Someone posted on the other thread about the two possible assistants.

I am thinking it may be Lolley and Thigpen from UNC, named one of the top recruiters by Rivals 2007 and 2009. From reading the UNC site he landed 5 , 4*'s for UNC.

4:24 PM  
Blogger Taylor said...

What up Jay. I bring greetings from texas...where f-ing fox sports network blacksout the auburn game on every single channel every single time. you are my eyes

4:26 PM  
Blogger tigerfan44 said...

Lolly coached DB's when Chizik was at Auburn as DC. He must have liked him.

4:27 PM  
Blogger ron mexico said...

Does anyone know why lolley was moved to nfl relations after '03?

4:28 PM  
Blogger DoWhat? said...

Any of the AU Coaches in the house Jay?

4:33 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Auburn ahead 40-38 w/1:20 remaining.

4:44 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

I haven't been able to see any coaches yet, nope.

4:44 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

For you, THT -
"North Carolina assistant coach Tommy Thigpen and current Auburn Director of NFL Relations Phillip Lolley could be named as assistant coaches by early next week according to the source." per AuburnSports.com

THT - I sent you the entire article via FB

4:46 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Auburn leads 42-40 at halftime.

4:50 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Omnica, the Queen of Habotn, your subjects are so very grateful for your benevolent reign.


on another note..
COME ON TIGERS KICK SOME BUTT!!!
WARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR EAGLE!!!!!! HEY!!!

4:51 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Queen of the HABOTN is a gig I don't think Monica wants.

Surely there is a more accurate title we could find.

5:00 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Can we give Dewayne Reed a Tylenol PM or a Benedryl before game just to take the edge off? Is this doable?

5:01 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

If she doesn't want it, then Michael can have it. He's aspired to it for some time now.

5:01 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Ron ...

My guess is that perhaps he was watching that TV show "Touched by Petrino."

5:03 PM  
Blogger DoWhat? said...

That is exciting about Thigpen possibly coming to AU. I know he is a GREAT recruiter but how is he as a coach, anyone know?

5:04 PM  
Blogger Taylor said...

mon

any link to watch the game? the channel surfing link hasnt worked in a while for me.

5:05 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

First five minutes, right, guys?

5:07 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

how was the rebounding in the first half?

5:13 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Keen observation, Jay G. I'm fine with the title of hottie just like everyone else.

Taylor - Sorry no link here either.

5:15 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Speed Reed can't slow down.

He's like Lionel Ritchie that way.

5:17 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Speed out of control like Joaquin Phoenix.

5:20 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Big Man Runnin' Da Floor!

5:22 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Auburn ahead 63-59 with 11:24 remaining.

5:28 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Knox is a serviceable player ... good to see him step up.

Just needs to quit putting ball on the floor underneath.

5:29 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Knox is unrefined ... yet enthusiastic.

5:38 PM  
Blogger michael said...

So does that make it official? I am now Queen of HABOTN? Sweet.

5:42 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Let's go Tigers!!!! Please, please, PLEASE kick 'em in the butt Big Blue!!!!

5:42 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

You've always been a queen to me, Michael.

5:43 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

God save the Queen!

5:44 PM  
Blogger michael said...

Well golly, Monica. You're gonna make me cry.

5:45 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

This is such a nice change of pace. Usually when I watch the Tigers I'm shocked when 3s and FTs go down. Tonight I'm shocked when they miss.

5:49 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Has anyone else noticed the subtle shift where Q starts the game, but Frankie plays more minutes. Nice to have a freshman you can trust in crunch time

5:51 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Someone get that man a hankie!

5:52 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Final:

Auburn 91, MSU 76

6:00 PM  
Blogger NoVaTiger said...

Lebo must have finally made them practice free throws.

6:02 PM  
Blogger Wakeriderof87 said...

On the football side of things, Kiffin has his 3rd recruiting violation.

So they give the team with the most criminals the Fulmer Cup, will they give the coach with the most screwups the Kiffin Cup. The guy has 3 violations and a League Reprimand, what a champ.

6:03 PM  
Blogger michael said...

Go AU!

Don't worry about me Jay G, I got it together. But watch out, if I get any more love, the waterworks might start.

In an aside, as I may have mentioned months ago, my wife does not think Jan Terri is funny and thinks it's dumb that I think she is funny. As you may also recall, I had a son about a month ago. When talking about the addition to the family, my two daughters always call him, "Little Brother." This of course triggers me to start singing "Little Brother" by Jan Terri. Well, in Target today, wife my said the phrase "little brother" to my oldest daughter, age 4, and she sang "Come on, little brother.." just like Jan Terri. I was so darn proud. My wife got mad and told her not to sing that song. I told her to sing it loud and proud. Our house is divided on Jan Terri (do they make those house divided license plates for Jan Terri? I will put one on the minivan)

6:03 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Kiffen is trying to become the next Kelvin Sampson.

6:07 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

I'm so darned proud of the Auburn Tigers today. What a great win. I was hoping big time but certainly wasn't expecting it.
WARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR EAGLE!!!

Did we beat 'em on the boards?

Michael, I hope you'll extend an invitation to all Hotties for your coronation. God save the Queen!

6:17 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Auburn wins boards: 39-37.

Game set an SEC record for most threes attempted in a game: 62.

6:20 PM  
Blogger Wakeriderof87 said...

All this queen talk has me singing some "Fat Bottomed girls"

6:20 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Hmmmm, I thought Omnica was a title in itself.

What is wrong with this Auburn basketball team? Didn't they get the game plan? They are suppose to suck.

6:22 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Thanks Jay GT for your (queue broken record) as usual outstanding coverage. War Eagle!!!
Have a safe drive home.

6:30 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

cue, sorry I was thinking about waiting in a ticket line, I suppose.

6:30 PM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

that was cool! michael is, of course, the queen. mon is the evil duke, waiting for a chance to off michael.

6:45 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

yay

6:48 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Also ... that was NOT a record for threes attempted. We received some erroneous information.

6:49 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

jhag - what r u doing here? Aren't you supposed to be pushing some redwood around?

6:51 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

UGA beats the gators...wow

6:53 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

We were defeated... Game was at 6 but we move on to regionals..

6:54 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Got another HOTTIE streak going ... met AUFan365 at today's game.

Thanks for stopping by!

7:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I love how Trooper Taylor is almost throwing a pseudo-gang sign in the picture below this.

G-Unit!

7:07 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Jay GT - next time you cover an AU game in N.C. I'll be sure to stop by.

jhag - go get 'em in regionals. Make the hotties proud!

7:08 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey gang, let me save you some trouble.

Don't bother dropping the 10 spot on the latest Jason flick.

Wait and Netflix that steaming pile when it comes out in the summer.

For more, email me and I'll provide details.

7:10 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

PeterF -
not sure if you're around, but thanks for the great least of eateries in the St. Simon's area. I've stored it for future reference.

7:17 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Sensi, you mean they finally made a Jason movie that wasn't good? After that Jason in space one, I thought he could provide quality acting anywhere.

7:33 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Steve,

Here are 13 Things Wrong with the New Friday the 13th

7:35 PM  
Blogger NoVaTiger said...

I've never even been remotely tempted to see a Jason movie.

I did rent Cloverfield the other night. That's the best horror flick I've seen since Aliens.

7:37 PM  
Blogger DoWhat? said...

Tar Heel Tiger, you think there is anything to the talk about Coach Thigpen coming to the plains?

7:41 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

NoVa: Really? Cloverfield?

I guess Silence of The Lambs did nothing for you?

7:45 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

Tarheel & P.F. - 'Preciate the posts concerning St Simons on previous blog. We will NOT be going to the Georgia Room, although I'm sure it is outstanding. We are pretty low-key folks, not to mention poor. I think we have enough spots to hit over a long weekend though.

7:45 PM  
Blogger NoVaTiger said...

Silence of the lambs was ok, but I wasn't interested enough to see the sequel (or was it a prequel).

7:48 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

I watched the end of the game ... impressive ... then I dashed to the kitchen to make some pasta with meat sauce, salad and garlic bread for Mrs. Jet and the Stewardess.

I had made Ghiardelli brownies earlier ... served them with vanilla and chocolate syrup -- that should get approval from Dr. H.

Valentine's Day big for the Mrs ... our first date was on Feb. 15 23 years ago. Take care of your sweeties, boys.

7:49 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

May 22 will be our 10 year anniversary. Better come up with something good.

8:06 PM  
Blogger michael said...

Is Silence of the Lambs really horror? I more consider that suspense/mystery. And I would call Aliens an action movie. But I am not a professional movie categorizer, so feel free to ignore.

8:24 PM  
Blogger michael said...

Wikipedia's first sentence was, "The Silence of the Lambs (1991) is a psychological horror thriller..." I changed it to "The Silence of the Lambs (1991) is a psychological suspense thriller..." to support my point.

8:29 PM  
Blogger Jeremy Eubanks said...

THT, no problem. If you need a list more tailored to specific needs in that area (or a list for other activities), I can do that, too. Gained a wealth of knowledge of the Golden Isles during my time there.

8:29 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Wikipedia's first sentence is "The University of Alabama is a four-year institution of higher education located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama ...," but I changed it to "The University of Alabama is located by the River Styx in the seventh circle of Hell." to better support my point.

8:45 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Jet your commitment to the bama hate warms the cockles of my heart.

8:53 PM  
Blogger j-z said...

Mr. and Mrs. J-Z just got done eating Crawfish Etouffee that I made for dinner tonight. Damn, sometimes I wish I was more like me.

Question: Is it possible that Jeff Lebo doesn't suck as bad as we thought?

8:55 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Who's the most evil villain?

Jason Voorhees (films)
Michael Myers (films)
Hannibal Lector (films & books)
John Wayne Gacy (real life wacko)
Ted Bundy (real life wacko)
Paul Bear Bryant (drunk a-hole coach)

8:58 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Poor Mrs. JZ

8:58 PM  
Blogger j-z said...

The poor Mrs. JZ part happens later.

8:59 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

You know, all it took was for me ... a Lebo defender ... to jump off the bandwagon, then they win three in a row. He doesn't suck ... he's a good X-O coach. It's the other things -- recruiting until this past year, selling the program, developing some of the players.

They won today because they made shots, and played defense at crunch time. Varnado made his points, but he didn't kill us.

Lebo needs players, but he needs to sell his program internally. That will help crowds, which helps build the program. I presume if they get to 7 wins he survives.

8:59 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Overshare, J-Z

9:00 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

No joke, Sensi.

And happy Valentines Day, Sensi.

9:02 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Gnome ...

Tie ... Drunk coach/Leigh Leigh Tiffin's daddy.

9:02 PM  
Blogger j-z said...

Gnome,

Tawana Ramsey?

9:07 PM  
Blogger j-z said...

Sorry...Twillita Ramsey.

9:13 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

J-Z ...

Her name is not to be mentioned. Ever. Again.

9:14 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

DoWhat? - sorry for the delay, I've been scanning/photoshopping very old family photos. One had giant chunk missing from my daughter's face, including an entire eye. She now has a complete face with 2 left eyes and mild hypertelorism. But you can't tell when you zoom out to normal size.

To answer your question... all they talk about is basketball up here. I checked the usual Carolina related web sites and found nothing pertinent.

Sen Jet - Thank you for correcting the UA-T wikipedia entry. I will sleep better tonight. And yes, I give your dessert a Mobil 5* rating.

9:19 PM  
Blogger j-z said...

Rumor is she had 666 tattooed on the back of her neck. That's what I heard anyway.

9:20 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Of course, TarHeelTiger can't help but be a fan of UNC alum Lebo, though I recently feared he wasn't going to be able to survive until the new arena. I certainly hope he does. We've put up with 90% mediocre or worse basketball for about a hundred years, so even if he doesn't improve, we can probably live with it until we don't have to pay a big buyout. Remember, Wooden didn't reach the Final Four until his 14th year at UCLA.

9:27 PM  
Blogger Spongeworthy said...

War Eagle all. Big win for Lebo.
Jet, I too jumped off Lebo's bandwagon. The loss to an below average Vandy team and a blowout at Ole Miss will do that. I agree with you completely. Good xo, average recruiter, needs badly to sell the program. The new arena and dorms will help recruiting. Perhaps someone in the athletic dept should step up and lead Lebo in selling the program. Wouldn't that be a novel idea. Not everyone is a Bruce Pearl type of guy

9:29 PM  
Blogger Denny Crum said...

I do believe that Auburn has developed a team chemistry and has a decent chance at the post season.

9:43 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Jay G. Tate - it's been a blast. Hope you have a fun week and I'll catch up with you after your furlough.

Good night Hotties, and of course,
WARRRRRRRRRRRRRR EAGLE!!! HEY!!!

9:46 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Before I check out ... I'm heading out of town until Wednesday ... will have limited computer time.

If it were any team other than Alabama, I'd feel sorry for them the way the lost today ... a tip-in at the buzzer, which was reviewed.

The kicker: South Carolina's player touched the ball when it was on the rim, which is basket interference. It wasn't called.

The officials reviewed whether the player had his hand off the ball when the light came on. The ball was clearly on the rim ... but that's not reviewable. So the officials had no choice but to score the basket and give South Carolina the win.

9:51 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Jay G ...

Get some rest ... stay up all night ... whatever ... do whatcha wanna do.

We'll manage. And we'll be thinking 'bout you.

9:53 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

Michael, it would appear that you masquerade as user 74.230.0.205, lurking the annals of Wiki.

Well played my friend.

9:55 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

one last comment b4 I crash... Dan Mullen at Miss St has already tried to lure Thigpen to Starkville without success

10:01 PM  
Blogger Jeremy Eubanks said...

Valentine's day is officially over in the Eastern time zone...back to life as a grade A jerk!

11:16 PM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

wde, frankenbummer.

11:17 PM  
Blogger Jeremy Eubanks said...

What are you doing Scott. You have another hour and a half of kissing the missus's feet.

11:38 PM  
Blogger Jeremy Eubanks said...

WDE!

11:38 PM  
Blogger NoVaTiger said...

Good morning hotties!

I classify a movie as horror if one of its primary goals is to give you nightmares.

A really good horror movie has a high peek factor. That's where you want to cover your eyes but have to peek out to see what's happening. This varies considerably with individuals and for me is rare.

6:21 AM  
Blogger Jeremy Eubanks said...

l promised my honey that I'd go see a chick flick with her for Valentine's day.I'm not sure if I'm going to keep my word.


Some bigtime recruit in Georgia know's Lan Kiffin's name, but only Chizik's last name. Does that mean TN is ahead? Stupid AJC is reaching on that one.

8:10 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

PeterF- You're right, AJC is stupid on that one. 18 yr olds shouldn't be on a first name basis with the coach, anyway.

Absolutely ZERO in Chapel Hill or Raleigh papers or web sites about Thigpen. Was it just a tease?

9:29 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

1111

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10:11 AM  

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