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4.28.2009

Auburn received with a Hummer

Hey everyone. Auburn's ~~gauche~~ splashy limousine gimmick has morphed into something more high class.

Our friends at AuburnSports.com are reporting that the Tigers' coaches, in the midst of a barnstorming tour across the state, have upgraded their transportation. The standard limousine has been replaced by a Hummer.

This whole thing seems odd to me.

Will it generate attention? You betcha.

Is it the right kind of attention? We shall see.

Photo credit: AuburnSports.com

527 Comments:

Jet said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 4:10 PM
michael said...: So can we get an Alabama Senate resolution condemning the legalization of Puppet Marriage in some states?; 4:12 PM
Aubie said...: ehyou,
Ever seen John Prine live?
awesome show... especially Lake Marie; 4:12 PM
Jet said...: Michael ...

That subject is so incendiary that I'm not sure we can get it done this late in the session.; 4:13 PM
Jet said...: As to Freeing the Hops, I'm thinking it will take a few Navy Seals to get them released.; 4:15 PM
ehyou said...: Aubie...
I've seen him four times. He is my all time favorite. Glad to hear you enjoyed it.; 4:15 PM
ehyou said...: I've got an excellent Live album with Lake Marie on it. Superb. You Got Gold is another fine track on it.; 4:17 PM
Jet said...: What if puppets and bears teamed up to join forces kinda like all the bad guys in the original Batman movie?

Wonder if Cesar Romero would work on their behalf?; 4:22 PM
Chris03 said...: The Auburn limos were just on ESPN Around The Horn. Did anyone see it?; 4:27 PM
Norm said...: I'll have you know that without the aid of any highly-trained Special Ops types, I'm currently freeing some Hops. I think I'll free some more too after a bit.; 4:28 PM
Aubie said...: ehyou, I have that same album. (actually, i have 2 live versions... not to be mistaken for 2 live virgins).

To me, Lake Marie is a great song.

Live, however, Lake Marie is a frickin ausome song.; 4:29 PM
chip chip said...: puppet marriage between a male and female puppet is perfectly acceptable. the debate over homosexual puppet unions could blow the doors off THE HABOTN.; 4:33 PM
Norm said...: Can it be confused with 2 Live Crew?; 4:33 PM
Norm said...: Chip Chip - Bert and Ernie. Discuss.; 4:37 PM
chip chip said...: they should go straight to puppet hell! but with all the rights and tax benefits of straight puppets.; 4:40 PM
michael said...: What's the problem with Free the Hops? I thought yesterday it was really close to getting through.; 4:43 PM
chip chip said...: speaking of 2 live crew, how long did luther campbell's nephew last at AU as a WR?; 4:45 PM
Jet said...: Michael ...

Truthfully, it's a bill that 90 percent want to vote for, but are scared to because they can see the ads now a year from now

"So-and-so, your state Senator, said nothing when his colleague was arrested for DUI on a Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. Not a peep.

A week later, he voted to increased the alcohol content in beer.

For safer streets, safer families and strong Alabama values, vote John Doe for state Senate."

That's the score.; 4:48 PM
Norm said...: Are we talking about something other than my first thought as it relates to 'free the hops'? My first thought involves approximately 96 Calories.; 4:48 PM
Kathy said...: Chris03, I missed the limo talk on ESPN, did you see it? I think people are missing the point. Auburn is sending "7" coaches out in a show of force. I think it only makes since that they all travel together. I don't think putting them in a van would be nearly as demonstrative as the limos. I'm just psyched that they are sending 7 on each visit.; 4:48 PM
Norm said...: Jet - I guess it's because I don't live there anymore but...huh? Whatchyu talkin' 'bout Willis?; 4:50 PM
Quitstina said...: Kathy, that's a good point about sending all 7 of them. I hadn't thought of that and was having mixed feelings about the whole limo thing.; 4:52 PM
Jet said...: Free The Hops is the campaign for a bill that would allow boutique beers with higher alcohol content to be sold in Alabama.

The Senate Majority Leader, as referenced in my post, was arrested two Fridays ago for DUI at 5 p.m. in Birmingham.

The bill was debated Thursday, but was carried over -- which is legislaturese for killing it at this point in the session.; 4:53 PM
Kathy said...: Oops since = sense!!!

Logistically it only makes sense that you have to rent something big to fit all those men in comfortably. They would be making fun of Auburn if they were carpooling in 2 or 3 different cars. The limo seems like a good idea to me. They are making noise because they are "scared!" These coaches aren't sitting on their hands. They are getting noticed. They are working hard. I LOVE IT!!!; 5:00 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: No hockey tonight. I think I'll go on to bed. Good night Hotties.; 5:58 PM
digger4au said...: Dang JET and I thought I had just freed the HOPS. Most people would be in trouble if caught DUI not politicians. He will hop right on down the crooked road.; 6:32 PM
digger4au said...: Take a little ride:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDvFrQLh4TU; 6:48 PM
Kathy said...: Great video Digger. Glad to see Ted playing along today. Maybe he just doesn't like those orange shirts, or he didn't get the memo!; 7:03 PM
Prowler said...: The Limo Debate.

I think it's a great idea for several reasons:

1) What better way to renew and create relationships than introducing the group to various influential high school coaches at one time. This is a great way to observe which members of the staff have the best relationships with the HS coaches, in turn helping our chances of recruiting.

2) It shows that this staff is serious about recruiting and doing whatever it takes to bring talent to Auburn.

3) Regardless of what many bammers say, it's not necessarily about trying to beat bama in recruiting, but to better AU's position in the market for certain players.

4) The limo is a means of transporation. So what that it's a limo...they are traveling all around the state and who can blame them for wanting to travel in a more relaxed atmosphere? They would still be made fun of if they all crammed into a passenger van or traveled in a multiple car caravan. Plus, it couldn't hurt the impression of high school students.

5) It's gaining the university national attention. Whether you choose to believe it or not, it has been said that there's no such thing as bad publicity.

6) And the final reason why I like it is...the Bammers HATE it.; 7:27 PM
Kathy said...: Prowler, I concur! All excellent points.; 7:38 PM
DoWhat? said...: Since we have alot of facebook junkies on here, Marcus Lattimore has joined about every Auburn Group there is. Here are a few: Auburn Tigers Football Group, Mean Gene Chizik Fan Club, War Eagle Gus Malzahn!!!, AU TIGERS ON THE RECRUITING "PROWL!!", Bring Auburn the # 1 recruiting class for 2010, Trovon Reed! War Eagle groups. No mention of USCe, UGA, FSU or Bama on his site . There are a few USCe fans that are trying to plead their case to him. But I would say he is thinking about Auburn a great deal!! :-); 7:40 PM
Jet said...: "We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender." -- Winston Churchill.

Our troop transport, so to speak, is a limo.; 7:41 PM
michael said...: The limo will be worth at least 2 wins a season starting in 2010.; 7:44 PM
Kathy said...: Off Topic , but they have closed all schools in my area until Monday. Two probable cases of swine flu in the school down the street from my house. Everyone wash your hands often!; 7:45 PM
Jet said...: I wonder if this accelerates Steve's 4 to 25 year timetable for the AU recovery.; 7:49 PM
Prowler said...: Purchased my HABOTN tee today!!Can't wait to get it in the mail.; 7:52 PM
michael said...: SWINE FLU! WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!!!

Seriously though, are we all gonna die?; 8:01 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: we will all experience a physical death, but not likely from swine flu; 8:07 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I probably won't live long enough to die from swine flu as I may die from disappointment if the Caps sweep the Pens.; 8:08 PM
michael said...: THT, it's hockey. Prepare yourself for even greater disappointment when the league folds in 2012.; 8:09 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I need some prozac, stat!; 8:10 PM
Prowler said...: What about when the world as we know it ends in 2012?!; 8:11 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: it's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine

it's time i had some time alone; 8:11 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: i'm not a big R.E.M. fan, but I love that song even though I haven't a clue what they're talking about:

The other night I dreamt of knives, continental drift divide. Mountains sit in a line
Leonard Bernstein. Leonid Brezhnev. Lenny Bruce and Lester Bangs.
Birthday party, cheesecake, jelly bean, boom!
You symbiotic, patriotic, slam book neck, right? Right.

I think the lyrics are by Michael.; 8:15 PM
FSJ said...: This bammer loves the limo thing..

Hope they make it up to Gadsden in one.; 8:16 PM
Prowler said...: You totally lost me, THT! That sounds like a Michael dream.; 8:18 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: from the song "It's the end of the world" by R.E.M., probably mid 80s which was way past my prime. Not familiar?; 8:20 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: full lyrics here:

http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/blastfromthepast/itstheendoftheworld.htm; 8:21 PM
Prowler said...: I know the song you are talking about, but obviously I haven't paid that much attention to the lyrics...Wow, that is nuts!; 8:24 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: it's hard to pay attention to lyrics that make no sense; 8:26 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I guess we should smoke some weed and then it would all become perfectly clear; 8:26 PM
Prowler said...: Or do some speed!; 8:28 PM
ehyou said...: THT & Prowler. I want to party with y'all. Name the time and place and I'm there.; 8:36 PM
NoVaTiger said...: Time to prepare THT's funeral.; 8:37 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: ehyou- check my profile and you'll reconsider; 8:37 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Hey NoVa - I should have Gary Bettman suspend you for the entire series (3rd man in rule violation)

Nova and AU1 are giving me the ol' one two.

Aren't there any Pens fans to help me out?; 8:41 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I'm about to reach the conclusion that their aren't a whole lot of Auburn Tiger/Pittsburgh Penguin fans in HABOTNville.; 8:49 PM
Prowler said...: Sorry, THT. Not really into hockey.; 8:50 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: That's ok Prowler. I'll watch enough of it for both of us.; 8:53 PM
NoVaTiger said...: How does someone from Alabama living in NC get to be a Penguins fan?

AU1 and are at least rooting for the local team.

BTW I haven't watched 1 minute of hockey this year and don't know if I will. But I have a fondness for the only decent local pro team.; 8:53 PM
NoVaTiger said...: and I...; 8:54 PM
NoVaTiger said...: Nats might actually pull one out.; 8:56 PM
Prowler said...: Maybe I need to check out a game in person sometime. Think that might change my mind?; 8:57 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: NoVa-
I'm Tar Heel born and Tar Heel bred, and when I die I'll be Tar Heel dead, but I've had burnt orange (that would be the arteries) and navy blue (that would be the veins) blood from birth as my father was from LA and went to Auburn. Forsaking my mother's wishes, I turned down UNC to attend THE ONLY school I wanted to attend, (the GREAT) AUBURN UNIVERSITY. After college I spent time in NC, GA, TX, PA (the Penguins won their only 2 Stanley Cups during the 13 months we lived in Pittsburgh), GA again, and finally back home for good about 9 years ago.

ok, is anyone still awake?; 8:59 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: oh yes, Prowler. It's an incredible experience. Unlike most folks, I really like watching it on tv because all the superb slo-mo replays allow you to appreciate the incredible hand-eye coordination and skill involved. Give baseball players a bat less than an inch thick and have them hit a 90 mph fastball that is no more than an inch thick- I don't think most of them could.; 9:03 PM
NoVaTiger said...: You got around almost as much I have. VA, NY, AL, VA again, AL again, TN, GA, IL, VA again.

Time to call it a night.; 9:03 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: oh, yes I was back in AL for a year somewhere in there.; 9:04 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I wish I had something like this nearby:

Montgomery Roller Hockey
http://www.rrrhockey.com/

I did get to play roller hockey 1 summer in Marietta. It was absolutely the most fun in the world, and pretty good exercise, too.; 9:09 PM
ehyou said...: It's hockey night, and there's not even a game on?

Sweet dreams THT, Prowler, Nova, whoever else might be out there.; 9:15 PM
ehyou said...: Not because of the hockey talk by the way, just time.; 9:15 PM
Prowler said...: Night, Ehyou!; 9:17 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: yep, I'm going to turn in too. try to catch up on sleep before I start getting behind again when 2nd round starts.; 9:17 PM
Prowler said...: I might have to check a game out sometime. The closest team to Montgomery is the Thrashers, right?; 9:18 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: that would be closest NHL team.

then there's the Cottonmouths
http://www.cottonmouths.com/; 9:22 PM
Monica said...: Swine flu in Huntsville now? Michael don't cough on me and keep your sheep safe.; 9:29 PM
Jet said...: I believe Michael's sheep and goats are on his property in Montana.

Of course, my bro works at the largest hospital in the Huntsville area, so that's something to worry about.; 9:39 PM
Monica said...: Jet - Best BBQ of my life: Sweetwater, TN - Bradley's BBQ; 9:46 PM
Jet said...: That's the kind of report I need to hear, Monica.

We're heading up that way the week of July 4 for vacation -- rafting, hiking, etc.; 9:49 PM
Prowler said...: Goodnight, Hotties!; 10:02 PM
Monica said...: gnight Prowler; 10:07 PM
Jet said...: Monica ...

I looked up Bradley's online, and I couldn't find a web site, which is a good sign for a reputable BBQ joint.; 10:13 PM
michael said...: It is official: Huntsville is home of the swine flu! (except not really Huntsville, it is our little sister Madison, but hey, almost Huntsville)

Luckily, I used to practice my kissing technique with pigs when I was a teenager, so hopefully I am immune.

And Jet, the livestock is in Idaho. At least, the livestock you know about...; 11:38 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Good Morning Hotties. It's time to go work out. My name is Fran's and I'm here to pump you up!; 3:17 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: morning Hotties!

Where's Luv?

Jet, you on your way o the gym yet?; 5:08 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 5:16 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I love iTunes alarm clock. So far this morning:
Sweet Cherry Wine (Tommy James & Shondels)
Our God is an Awesome God (Rich Mullins)
Good Vibrations (Beach Boys)
Walk Away (James Gang)
Human Touch (Bruce)
Skating Away on the Thin Ice (Jethro Tull); 5:28 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I've got to head to work, but what a great song to end with
On My Own sung by Eponine (Frances Ruffelle)

On My Own sung by EponineI've been in love with Eponine since 1987; 5:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Good morning and Happy Friday Eve, Hotties!; 6:10 AM
Anonymous said...: TarHeel, I'm not very cultured, so I had to Google Eponine because I had not clue what/who that was!; 6:12 AM
Anonymous said...: not=no; 6:21 AM
Jim Rome said...: Almost 500. Cmon; 6:33 AM
Anonymous said...: TarHeel, that's quite a variety of tunes!; 6:35 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: I'm not happy with my Iphone / Ipod Bose Radio that my wife got me for Christmas. Right now it will not work or play the Iphone or the Ipod Touch that I have. It reads it, but it won't play it. Anyways, my gripe for the day.; 6:38 AM
Jim Rome said...: Jet can't wait. If you really want to follow a bill go to www.politics4all.com
You can track what your congressman or Senator is doing ( or NOT doing ). Plus you can talk politics. Pretty cool stuff

Closer to 500; 6:38 AM
Norm said...: Morning Hotties - I'm not sure exactly how I did it, but I made excellent time during my run this morning. I don't consider myself to be fast so this will puzzle me throughout the day today. Being puzzled thusly is bound to annoy the living fool out of me. On top of that, I have my first interview this afternoon.

Dangit.; 6:39 AM
Jet said...: For the time period, THT, I have released myself into my own recognizance.; 6:39 AM
Jet said...: Actually, I'd rather confine discussions here to more important topics, such as:

AU love
UAT hate
Good BBQ
Bad puppets
BC coaches
Raw, unfiltered speculation; 6:41 AM
Norm said...: But wait, raw unfiltered speculation on what? I must know!; 6:43 AM
ehyou said...: Morning bamahaterites.

eddie...
We've got a Bose i-pod player. Best thing I've ever bought. It is on constantly and never a problem.; 6:58 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: ehyou- I have loved the Bose player since I got it. I know plug it up and my ipod reads that this device is not meant to work with this accessory. Not sure what my options are here, I guess I need to check into it.; 7:07 AM
ehyou said...: If I was a technical guru, I would offer advice, alas....; 7:08 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: I bet hitting it repeatedly till it works may not be the best technical advice, but it was first gut feeling, but not reaction.; 7:25 AM
AUMom said...: Morning, Hotties!

I was out of pocket for a while. Is there a new HABOTN T-shirt or a 2nd run?

The Swine Flu has also made it to SC but has not made it to Greenville yet. We are all so tickled that we finally have rain this spring that sickness has not taken over draught on the radar.; 7:46 AM
Seanzie said...: Ah H1N1 virus otherwise known as the Pig Flu...It's only a matter of time until it hits ATL and when it does, work from home time.; 8:04 AM
Norm said...: Pig Flu - what a crock.; 8:11 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: This virus is crazy. I hope they get it contained. It does worry me, especially since I have a 3 year old and a 10 month old.; 8:13 AM
Seanzie said...: No Eddie is what's crazy is Arsenal had a chance to get a tie at Old Trafford and didn't. Now we've either got to beat ManU by 2 (unlikely) or replicate the score and win on kicks. I don't like our chances.; 8:16 AM
Anonymous said...: Good morning all!!

The pig virus has made it here. MD has 6 cases. Woo Hoo!!; 8:20 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Just arrived at work after my 75 mile commute. The place I'm at today just barely covers our expenses. I don't think it's worth the drive, but it does give me time for HABOTN and map research.; 8:26 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: AU1 - see if you can get Ovie up close to that pig virus.; 8:27 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Luv - Great to hear from you. I had paraphrased lyrics from an Air Supply song in regards to your scarcity, but decided it was so incredibly corny that I deleted it.

Hi AUMom - it's so good to have the ladies here today. Monica was having to cover for all the ladies yesterday. All the ladies make HABOTN so much classier.; 8:30 AM
Anonymous said...: gatiger said...
Pig Flu - what a crock.gatiger, please elaborate...; 8:33 AM
Anonymous said...: TarHeel, I like a little cheese! What song was it?; 8:34 AM
Jet said...: Should we wear masks while on HABOTN?

We don't need Swine Flu. Perhaps FSJ needs to get rid of his BBQ pig avatar until the coast is clear.; 8:35 AM
ehyou said...: THT...
Come on man, You can't tease us with Air Supply lyrics and not deliver.; 8:35 AM
Jet said...: Because with the Air Supply as I understand Swine Flu is an airborne disease.; 8:39 AM
Jay G. Tate said...: Can't believe AHSAA canceled games. Get real.; 8:42 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: ehyou & Luv- I did it in the early morning when I wasn't coherent. I'm embarrassed. And I did deliver (see 5:16 post)

Eddie - I have no idea what ipod clock radio I have, but it isn't Bose. My wife got one for me at the local Apple store. I remember I took it back and exchanged it for a much cheaper model that works perfectly (at least for 4 months) and has a clock display more to my preference.; 8:43 AM
Jet said...: Mrs. Jet, ElTurbo and Stewardess are supposed to leave today on a band trip to Gatlinburg for a festival with two dozen bands.

I told them ... 50-50 you're staying home.

Why remain calm when you can launch into a full-fledged panic? More fun that way.; 8:44 AM
Norm said...: Luv - every year in this country, 35k - 40k people die from your average run of the mill flu. I refuse to buy into this current hysteria (just like I refused to buy into the last one, or the one before that...). Everyone should use good old fashioned common sense with this just like you should with anything else.

That's my opinion and how I'll be dealing with this "crisis". Feel free to follow my lead. Or not. It's all up to you (collectively speaking). After many years of marriage, I'm beginning to believe I don't rule my own house so I doubt I rule anyone else's.; 8:48 AM
Seanzie said...: Gatiger makes a good point. So far the worldwide death total isn't even cracking 200...yeah you may get sick and it may suck, but doesn't it always?; 8:51 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Luv - THT is the very antithesis of culture. My wife wanted to see Les Miserables in 1987 when we were in London. Like a good hubby, I found tickets and we went (she claims I was kicking and screaming, though I recall it being one of the extraordinarily rare instances where I was thinking more of her than my own selfish self). It was AWESOME. I was so stupid I thought a musical was something like Oklahoma where they burst into corny songs for no apparent reason. I didn't realize a musical was entirely sung.; 8:53 AM
Jet said...: I hereby petition Jay G for a new rule that if a Hottie ever posts Air Supply lyrics, then they are enjoined from evah removing them via the little trash can thingy.; 8:53 AM
Jet said...: Les Miserables?

Doesn't he look goofy with that hat? How long before he steers LSU into the ditch?; 8:54 AM
Jay G. Tate said...: New thread up.

There is a video included, but I can't easily embed it.; 8:56 AM
ehyou said...: Jet...
I think the family will be fine as long as they steer clear of Cooter's Garage.; 8:56 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Y'all will just have to settle for the unmodified R.E.M. lyrics I posted last night at 8:15 pm.; 8:58 AM