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3.29.2009

Auburn practice report, 3/29

Hey everyone. Practice has ended. They went approximately 2 hours.

Since I can't watch practice, I'll just have to rely on what I'm told.

Here's what I heard:
  • TB Mario Fannin was wearing a protective boot on his right ankle. He didn't practice today. Fannin said he "turned it" during practice Saturday and expects to be back later this week.

  • TB Onterio McCalebb has an incredible story. He spent 20 minutes tonight talking about his rise out of poverty. He spent part of his adolescence living in a trailer that didn't have power. He moved around frequently because his mother had nowhere to live and his dad wasn't involved. I'll report on this in much greater detail sometime soon.

  • I asked DE Antonio Coleman about McCalebb's acceleration: "He's fast as (expletive deleted)."

  • TB Ben Tate said the team's fastest player is a toss-up between McCalebb, CB Walt McFadden and CB Neiko Thorpe. Tate confirmed an earlier report (received at Pro Day via Pat Sims) that he ran a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash two weeks ago. Tate said Fannin also ran a 4.4.

  • Add G Byron Isom to the list of linemen who were exasperated with the Franklin-inspired weight-loss program. Every linemen (aside from Big Snacks Berry) has gained weight since last season. Most of them are up at least 10 pounds. Isom is up 15 ... to 300.

  • LB Eltoro Freeman went on a memorable rant about why he signed with Auburn last year. He said one bad season wasn't enough to erode his respect after all the support Auburn had shown him through the years. It reads better in quote form. I'm working on it.

    UPDATE: Here it is ...
    "When I signed with Auburn University in 2007, I didn't sign with coaches. Tuberville wasn't on my scholarship, Coach Willis wasn't on my scholarship. Auburn University was on my scholarship. So when I didn't qualify, Auburn, they didn't drop me, they still kept in contact, they still kept on encouraging me. When Auburn had a down season, I sat back and thought about that, they were with me when I was down, so I decided to stick with them when they were down. Plus, it's a great place. I wouldn't want to be nowhere else."


Photo credit: Todd Van Emst/Auburn University

96 Comments:

Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

This comment has been removed by the author.

6:58 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Here I am! ROCK you like a hurricane

6:59 PM  
Blogger FSJ said...

OT: I'm no expert, but Tiger Woods is a decent golfer.

7:00 PM  
Blogger Kathy said...

Tiger was 5 strokes back heading into the final round. Won by one stroke on the 18th. Another great comeback.

7:00 PM  
Blogger Dear Leader said...

rock on 80's boy

7:13 PM  
Blogger chip chip said...

apparently the florida marlins have instituted a policy similar to chizik's regarding player appearance and conduct.

it has ticked off their best player.
that comes with the territory i imagine...

i like the new rules as they are intended to instill pride and honor in having the privilege of playing AU football and receiving a free education.

7:36 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

jhag - your parents' must've taught you that song.

7:47 PM  
Blogger AUBigCat said...

I heard that Caudle was taking the majority of the first team snaps today. I would not be surprised (or upset) if he ended up winning the job.

7:49 PM  
Blogger michael said...

Jay G writes:

"According to Malzahn, the quarterbacks did a rendition of the entire musical 'Oklahoma' in practice. We have no way of confirming this, we just report what the coaches tell us."

7:52 PM  
Blogger AUBigCat said...

Michael I hope they did the 2000 version that ended in a NC

7:54 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

How can you delete the first comment on a thread?

7:56 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It has been a long time since Caudle has been on a meaningful field. He has decent straight-line speed and is tall with a good arm.

The issues to overcome for Caudle are: Will the game be too fast for him? Can he learn not to telegraph his throws? Will the new offensive coaches be able to train him to overcome those issues?

7:56 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

And Michael, I understand how to actually do it. : )

7:56 PM  
Blogger tigerfan44 said...

Jay, I was looking at our brackets and if UCONN beats Michigan State I have you, you have me if opposite happens. That is if N.C. wins it all.

7:57 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

From sources inside the program:

"Oklahoma ... where the wind goes sweepin' the plain ... and the wavin' wheat ... sure smells sweet...."

and

"Chicks and ducks geese better scurry ... When I take you out on the surrey ... when I take you out on the surrey with the fringe on top."

7:57 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

I don't care if he has calf implants or not, you can't knock a guy who likes Rogers and Hammerstein.

8:05 PM  
Blogger AUBigCat said...

Hoopie there's one more issue for Caudle that you forgot to mention: Can he stay healthy!

8:07 PM  
Blogger Miller said...

Ok fellas... I need a new weedeater and I don't want to spend a lot... recommendations?

8:09 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

craigs list

8:10 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

Goats eat weeds. Get goats. Talk to Michael, he can set you up cheap.

8:11 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh yeah. He has a heard of 'em.

8:13 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Got some good stuff today. Lemme update ...

8:13 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

Mares eat oats, and does eat oats, and little lambs eat ivy...

8:16 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

No doubt there is an injury-prone history. Maybe his cartiledge has matured and weight training has strengthened. He has been on the Plains for a while.

My guess is that if the coaches had that worry, he wouldn't be with the ones. I see the other issues as the challenges to overcome.

8:24 PM  
Blogger wtc said...

Bought a HomeLite three years ago and it has worked like a champ. Bought it at a place called Harbor Frieght for about $80.00

8:26 PM  
Blogger michael said...

My goats have golden hooves, so they will cost you $20,000 a piece if you want them for weed eating purposes. Why do they have golden hooves? don't ask me about my business...

8:27 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am glad that the OL is adding weight back on. It also seems that they are as well.

8:28 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Added several anecdotes.

Look for more information and a video as the night progresses. If it gets too late, don't fret.

It'll all be here tomorrow morning for you.

8:29 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

A line averaging 300#. Imagine that.


...and it's good weight, too (whatever that means).

8:29 PM  
Blogger michael said...

"He's fast as (expletive deleted)."

That makes me happy as (expletive deleted).

8:29 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

I am leading the bracket pool, but I will not win unless Michigan State wins in the semis.

It should be a dandy finish to what's been a really fun bracket challenge.

8:30 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Michael, that word began with f and ended with k.

8:30 PM  
Blogger michael said...

If the Eltoro quote is as good as it sounds like it might be, someone prepare the pour a bucket of ice water on Jet to cool him down.

8:31 PM  
Blogger michael said...

Fast as Falk? As in Columbo's Peter Falk? That is fast.

8:32 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Eltoro is a "BULL"

8:33 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

Speaking of Peter Falk - "Serpentine Shel, serpentine..."

8:35 PM  
Blogger tigerfan44 said...

Jay if N.C. wins it is between you and myself. If Villanova or UCONN win a couple more have a chance. Good luck.

8:36 PM  
Blogger wartiger said...

I like you FSJ..I really do but I gotta say..seeing you as a RoF member on the Hottest AUBURN Blog On The Net feels like a slap in the face..I know it's due to your whit,insight,and contribution to the HABOTN but seeing "RoF Bammer" really gripes me..I know I am likely in the minority here so I'll just leave it at that...

Jay-Wasn't Frenchy the fastest guy on the team at the beginning of last year? Injury not fully healed?

8:48 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

It's going to be a tight finish, 44.

8:48 PM  
Blogger wartiger said...

I hate Bama!!

8:49 PM  
Blogger tigerfan44 said...

I have been wrong about several players but I think Eltoro is going to be a good college LB.

8:50 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Great for Onterrio!

8:50 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Well, wartiger, you'd better get used to it. FSJ represents what's right about this blog ... he can speak rationally about the whole Auburn-Alabama thing.

Where else can you find that?

8:51 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I checked my bracket and there is more red color than green.

8:52 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Eltoro quote is up.

8:54 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

Wartiger - I too hate Bama, but I have no issues with FSJ being RoF. He's a good contributor, makes sensible arguments, and in general is a great part of this fine HABOTN community. Except for that one thing...

8:55 PM  
Blogger wartiger said...

Jay- Yes..maybe he does...but we have no problem going on and on about hating all things bama and then all of the sudden a "BAMMER" is in the most coveted position on the blog..regardless of his contribution or whit..it just feels wrong..then it's not my blog..I love the HABOTN..I don't have to agree with everything that happens here..

8:56 PM  
Blogger tigerfan44 said...

wartiger not many bama fans could make it on this board. I understand what you mean but FSJ has to have a little Auburn in him to spend as much time on this board as he does.

8:58 PM  
Blogger DoWhat? said...

I am trying to find the story that ran about 5 or 6 months ago on McCalebb. My wife read it as well and instantly became a huge fan of the young man. Seems like he lived in an abandoned car most of his Jr and Sr year of High School and said going to Auburn and changing his position in life was his motivation for being a better football player. I will see if I can find it, think P Marshall was the one that wrote it.

9:00 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Michael ...

You better get a big freakin' bucket.

ELTORO!!!!!!!!

I love this guy!

9:02 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

After sitting around 50 for most of the tourney, I will now finish either 12th or 32nd. Jhag, without picking a winner, will finish in the top 20 no matter what.

9:03 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

How many years of eligibility does McCalebb have? 3?

9:08 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Damn Peter your right, only if I had clicked UNC one more time like I thought I did...

9:09 PM  
Blogger wartiger said...

WOW!! I love me some Eltoro!! all that was missing from that quote was a big WAR EAGLE!!

9:10 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

McCalebb is a real inspiration.

If he emerges as a helpful player, which I expect, he's going to be one of those guys Auburn fans can celebrate. What a story with that kid. He's truly pulling himself up from the abyss ... and he's so off-the-cuff about it. He's seen hell and it's not a big deal to him anymore.

Reminds me of Sam Jackson's character in Pulp Fiction: "This ain't the first time I've had a gun pointed at me."

9:11 PM  
Blogger tigerfan44 said...

jhag 5 to play 4.

9:11 PM  
Blogger Seanzie said...

Wow...I'm glad I stopped in for a HABOTN nightcap. I now have a mancrush on Eltoro. Also bigger lineman means more pancakes. On that note I'm calling it. Goodnight all!

9:12 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

I'm a huge fan of Onterrio now, this is great. I can see him falling 3rd in the depth chart right? He has huge potential to flourish in this offense

9:13 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

McCalebb won't be here more than three if he can help it.

He'll cash in at the first opportunity ... and you really can't blame him for making that his goal.

9:13 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The best aspect of college athletic schollies ....... opportunity to break poverty cycles.

9:13 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Note that it's "Onterio" ... one r.

He clarified that tonight.

9:17 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Energy is good.

Eltoro is good.

Onterio is good.

I'm feeling good.

9:17 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed listening to him tonight.

Maybe it was just me.

9:18 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Jay, It's not just you i wished I could hear him..

9:20 PM  
Blogger michael said...

re: FSJ in the Ring of Fire - definitely deserving. A lot of us love FSJ around here. As far as I am concerned, he is more welcome than a few of the more moronic Auburn fans that show up from time to time.

9:27 PM  
Blogger tigerfan44 said...

Jay how are the players responding to the new rules. (no earrings and such)

9:29 PM  
Blogger Matt said...

Great stories from practice today.. Good to see such inspiration from a student athlete.

9:29 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

El TORO = One man AU marketing machine.

9:32 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

Captain B - names?

9:39 PM  
Blogger wartiger said...

FSJ should be more than welcome here at the HABOTN..no argument..just not flippin praised for his bammer insight..screw that...I am done...

9:39 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

So, Neil has a legit shot of winning this job, sounds good.

9:40 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

One of you bracketology types needs to figure out what happens in all of the combinations.

9:42 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Cant wait to see Frenchie

9:43 PM  
Blogger BigEZ said...

We can only hope that Onterio is that good, almost makes me like Canada a little. Nah!

9:48 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

FSJ has been a strong contributor. Besides that, FSJ hardly ever brings up the subject of the infidels.

9:48 PM  
Blogger Guruwill said...

Jay,

Sorry if you have already stated. I just wanted to know your opinion on the QB race. You have seen them first hand is Caudle accually winning? Second, you said before that McCalebb is another Brad Lester, has your opinion changed?

9:49 PM  
Blogger AUBigCat said...

I remember reading a story about Onterio and how much he said going to the Military Academy helped him mature. His HS coach noticed immediately when he saw him. I've liked that kid every since then.

I went to a funeral a few weeks back in Alex City. It was for one of my wife's childhood mentors from Tuscaloosa who's last name was Freeman. Church was packed, the guy was obviously loved and well respected. I wondered if it was a relative of Eltoro but I didnt see him there. The pastor performing the service's last name was Croom from Tuscaloosa. He looked alot like Sly. I think it may have been his brother. Just thought I'd share that 6 degrees of seperation moment.

9:49 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Y'all ease up on wartiger.

He wasn't ripping FSJ. He was just stating his opinion about something in an inoffensive manner and that's how we roll here.

No foul by my whistle.

9:49 PM  
Blogger BigEZ said...

I have friends that have a huge problem with Joe Sanders being such a huge Alabama football fan, as long as he shows up on the diamond he can love both. I can't, but he can....

9:53 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

I can't stand waiting 5 more months for a meaningful snap in football....this suuuuuuuucks

9:56 PM  
Blogger AUBigCat said...

Jay I have a silly question but do coaches get a wardrobe allowance when they go to a new school? It seems that they wear team gear everyday and it's always different. What do they do with their former school's gear?? Not like they can get caught wearing it while working for a new school right?

9:56 PM  
Blogger wartiger said...

so I went 1 for 4 on the final 4...ouch..worst I have ever done..what did I learn from this whoopin'..........

9:56 PM  
Blogger wartiger said...

hey but I kicked some butt at spades tonight...

9:57 PM  
Blogger wartiger said...

I feel your pain jhag..I was REALLY hoping to be watching some AU basketball around this time...that woulda distracted me at least..

9:59 PM  
Blogger BigEZ said...

You can see Borges wearing stuff from other schools. I assume they would keep what they want to keep.

9:59 PM  
Blogger michael said...

Just for the record, I got no problem with wartiger. I understand where you're coming from. Just backin FSJ, that's all.

gatiger, sorry but none of the regulars annoys me. So I got no juicy cut-down coming or anything. Well, I guess there is that one guy I hate...

10:09 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This qoute from Roof was on the Goldberg site: **Defensive coordinator Ted Roof again said Stevens has been impressive. He also said the defensive front had a good Sunday, and the secondary did a good job in the takeaway department.

DBs doing a good job in the takeaway dept = INTERCEPTIONS .... not good for the QBs/Wrs.

10:09 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

My brother was in Oxford, MS this weekend and said bars close at 12..what in the world?

10:11 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Yes, they have a wardrobe allowance. It's called their big arse salary.

Since I'm a chick I can admit this. Eltoro's comment about sitting back and thinking he wouldn't leave Auburn when we were down made me misty.

I love Onterio's story too. There are lots of Onterio's out there. They just don't usually get schollies to SEC teams. Did you know:
-there are over 5,000 kids in foster care in Alabama
-75% of kids who enter foster care at age 12 or older will age out or run away
-if a kid has just ONE adult who shows them some consistent, healthy attention it can be the difference in a lifetime living in and off of "the system" or being a "success"
-maybe you could be a mentor to a kid

Goodnight hotties.

10:15 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

Nevermind only on saturday

10:19 PM  
Blogger AUBigCat said...

Looks like Tim Hawthorne is getting a little love from Malzahn! Now that is a very nice suprise.

10:26 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

BigCat: Some coaches get a clothing allowance, some don't.

Since Chizik's contract isn't pubic record yet, I can't answer your question just yet ...

10:35 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

New video up.

10:52 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

NICE!

10:53 PM  
Blogger BigEZ said...

Pubic record. Yes!

11:00 PM  
Blogger BigEZ said...

Classic "keystroke error". I do it all the time and it still cracks me up.

11:01 PM  

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