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4.18.2009

A-Day Basics

Hey everyone. Here are some numbers from A-Day, which you may or may not find significant.

PASSING
N. Caudle was 11-of-16 for 161 yards and 2 TDs.
K. Burns was 3-of-8 for 48 yards.

RUSHING
O. McCalebb had 2 carries for 75 yards, 1 TD
B. Tate had 4 carries for 72 yards

RECEIVING
D. Adams caught four balls for 103 yards, 1 TD
M. Fannin caught four balls for 71 yards

MVPs
Wes Byrum (special teams) ... hit a 46-yard FG
Michael Goggans (defense) ... two tackles, one sack
Ben Tate (offense) ... see above

RECRUITING FALLOUT
Our friends at AuburnSports.com and AuburnUndercover.com are reporting that Mississippi OL Shon Coleman has committed to the Tigers. He is the fourth player to make that leap. Coleman is 6-foot-7 and weighs 275 pounds. Players in the 2010 class aren't yet rated by the recruiting services, but I expect him to emerge as a three-star guy.

Photo credit: Todd Van Emst/Auburn University

317 Comments:

wartiger said...: mon-you got jokes...; 9:50 PM
Monica said...: smooch Wartiger; 9:51 PM
wartiger said...: can't do nuttin but smile at that...; 9:55 PM
Unknown said...: Ole Miss will likely win the west, although LSU may have something to say about that.; 9:59 PM
wartiger said...: really never thought I'd be saying Ole miss to win the west..but with the only proven QB..tough to argue..still..cough cough...; 10:01 PM
Unknown said...: LSU may have a shot if that new QB continues to look good, but Nutt has put together a very good team. He did part of it with players he took from us.; 10:03 PM
wartiger said...: you know what tho...everybody had us to win the west last year..bottom line is you just never know and all that JAZZ!!; 10:06 PM
Miller said...: I'm back... It's been a difficult weekend. My girlfriend and I are on the rocks and my wife is not too happy with her either.

What'd I miss this weekend? Anything good?

By the way, the girlfriend is Lowe's... we've been seeing way too much of each other lately!; 10:09 PM
YoungPJ said...: Lowe's is feminine?? I always did think Home Depot was a little more rough around the edges.; 10:13 PM
chip chip said...: its time to break out the football bats and $3 bills when OM is going to be the west fav without eli coming back for a sixth year. yeesh. how much crazier are things going to get? i don't think there is a tougher division in any conference anywhere.; 10:14 PM
wartiger said...: I'm out hotties..to those still gainfully employed have a good day to those not..keep chillin...:)..night; 10:14 PM
Miller said...: As much money as Lowe's has taken from me lately... it has to be feminine... right?; 10:17 PM
FSJ said...: Ole Miss is still Ole Miss.

They will finish no better than third in the West this year.; 10:19 PM
Seanzie said...: Atlanta, is bout to get rocked, like a hurricane. Sirens already have gone off once, it's going to be a long night.; 10:22 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: FSJ that makes no sense..sorry but Ole Miss is GOOOOOOD no matter what way you look at it.; 10:26 PM
Seanzie said...: Jhag, FSJ is right. Until they prove otherwise, they're an SEC West Also-Ran.; 10:31 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Im about to start off April 20th the right way!; 10:46 PM
chip chip said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 12:01 AM
chip chip said...: watcha gonna do jhag? castrate an elephant to celebrate hitler's birthday? isn't that what most folks do on 4/20?; 12:05 AM
JgobravesHAG said...: lol sarcasm?; 12:23 AM
Anonymous said...: Good morning, Hotties! I have short week! Leaving for the beach Wed. evening! YAY!!!!; 5:21 AM
wartiger said...: morning...which beach Luv? I just got back from Jacksonville beach...Water was still cold but weather was beautiful..; 5:40 AM
Jet said...: Please have a good day, as I will be away most of the day participating in an important 18-part environmental study.

We tee off ... I mean, we start our study at 9:10. Have a good day.; 6:25 AM
Anonymous said...: wartiger, Destin. I've never been there. Since moving to AL, I've only been to Gulf Shores. I hear Destin is very nice.

I'm jealous, Jet. We ended up not playing on Sat. because we thought it was going to rain.; 6:33 AM
ehyou said...: Good Morning!!

I'm jealous of everyone. The beach, golf outings. My life sux in comparison.; 6:43 AM
Anonymous said...: ehyou, it's been two years since I've been to the beach and I haven't played golf in two weeks. So, you're life doesn't suck that bad. You woke up this morning, right?; 6:56 AM
Anonymous said...: Luv...lot's of golf in Destin and the water is normally clearer than Gulf Shores. You should have good weather....enjoy.; 7:00 AM
ehyou said...: Luv..
Thanks for the encouragement. I guess it ain't that bad. When July 25th rolls around I'll be the envy of everyone as I'm heading out for seven days in PC. Woohoo!!; 7:04 AM
Anonymous said...: Thanks, Hoopie! We have an 8:00 a.m. tee time on Thursday, but I have no idea where.; 7:05 AM
Anonymous said...: ehyou, see? I'm only going for 3 full days (we won't be getting there until late Wed. night and we'll be leaving Sun. morning).; 7:10 AM
cincytiger said...: Luv,
The beach sounds so wonderful. On Wednesday I get to go to Scottsboro to help my sister pack to move.; 7:15 AM
Anonymous said...: cincy, now that sounds like fun...actually, it doesn't. I hate to pack and move.; 7:17 AM
cincytiger said...: It might be kind of fun - she needs someone who isn't emotionally attached to her stuff to come throw away and organize. And I do love to organize! I'm talking myself into it being fun. I'd rather go to the beach!; 7:21 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Well sadly after this weekend we now have to wait 3 1/2 months before fall football practice starts in August.; 7:43 AM
cincytiger said...: WE,
I hate this conflicting time of the year. I want AU football to hurry and get here, but when it arrives it means summer is over, and I hate that.; 7:48 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: morning peeps. out of pocket this weekend. A-Day was surrounded by building a fence in my back yard. glad to be back at work so i can relax.; 7:56 AM
Anonymous said...: scottie, you wanna come do some repairs on our fence? ;-); 8:02 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Scottie,

I spent my afternoon on friday staining my fence only to get frustrated and realize that this is a multiple day project and I have to schedule it around our frequent rain days.; 8:05 AM
Seanzie said...: Fences and yardwork make me really glad I live in a condo. All of that stuff just stays pretty on it's own.; 8:09 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: Luv, i didn't do too bad considering i was a fence building virgin. if i'm ever down your way i'll be happy to help. :)

RK, that sucks. i was in the rain till 10pm last nite putting up 2x4's. good times. ha. staining will be a couple weeks away. i need a break.; 8:11 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: i don't mind the work. oddly, i find it relaxing. it was just me, the rain, and the Allman Brothers.; 8:13 AM
cincytiger said...: So sorry y'all all had to work this weekend. We had an awesome weekend. Got to Auburn Friday night where our college son grilled dinner for us (and 22 others!) We had 25 spilling in and out of his condo. Makes you feel young to be around that many 19-22 year olds! Then we went to Auburn Christian Fellowship for open mic Friday. Our son and various band members did us proud with an AC/DC rendition of Back in Black. Long on entertainment, short on singing :) Saturday we went to the game, had 15 for a beautiful tailgate then went to son's soccer game which he won 5-0. Visited with husband's parents and our daughter and son-in-law (and my two grand-dogs) Saturday night, and then Sunday went to church with everyone, to Panera for breakfast, and home to Birmingham in time for our Sunday afternoon nap on the couch watching the Braves win. It was a heavenly weekend!; 8:15 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Scottie,

I had no idea how big my back yard is until I thought I was about half way down one side and looked up and realized I was about 1/4 of the way down one side.

Speaking of the Allman Brothers, I see they are going to be at World's Fair Park.; 8:18 AM
Seanzie said...: cincy, I'm glad the Braves didn't let you down, that was a nasty skid they were on.; 8:23 AM
Anonymous said...: cincy, sounds like you had a fun-filled weekend. I'm sure you were ready for that Sunday afternoon nap!!; 8:29 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: sounds fun Cincy.

RK, i had forgotten about that concert. i'll have to hook that up.

i was listening to 'Live at Fillmore East' over & over.; 8:29 AM
ehyou said...: That giant sphere at World's Fair Park is full of wigs, right?; 8:30 AM
ehyou said...: Scottie..
Stormy Monday on that album is one of the finest songs in existence.; 8:31 AM
Anonymous said...: I'm sure I've heard that song, but I can't remember. I looked up the lyrics...not a very happy song.; 8:35 AM
Anonymous said...: One of my favorites is "Jessica."; 8:36 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Scottie,

Do you have the Deluxe 2 CD edition of Filmore East? If not, you need to pick it up. It has the whole show, plus some extras.; 8:36 AM
WarEagleRK said...: My favorite Allman Brothers Band song is Whipping Post, the live version from At Filmore East.; 8:37 AM
Anonymous said...: and who doesn't like "Ramblin' Man"?; 8:37 AM
ehyou said...: Whipping Post took up the entire second side of the second album. A classic AB jam.; 8:41 AM
WarEagleRK said...: I'm not a big fan of "Ramblin' Man". Most people who are hardcore ABB fans were really burned out on that song since it's the one song everyone seems to know.; 8:41 AM
ehyou said...: It is a shame when the classic rock stations sink their teeth into a good song. They will overplay something until it is dead.; 8:45 AM
Anonymous said...: Obviously, I'm not hardcore.; 8:46 AM
ehyou said...: An apropos anecdote on 4/20 from Skydog: The Duane Allman Store by Randy Poe:

Normally the band hated being photographed; the cover of The Fillmore Concerts shows them displaying terminal boredom. However, during the session, Duane spotted a dealer friend, raced over and grabbed a bag of contraband, then returned to his seat, discreetly clutching the stash in his lap. This cracked up all the members, resulting in a memorable image.
Album Cover; 8:52 AM
ehyou said...: Luv..
If you like the song, then rock on.; 8:52 AM
WarEagleRK said...: ehyou, I've read that book as well.

Once you know the story, when you look at the cover of Filmore East, you truly understand why they are all cracking up in the picture.; 8:55 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Even Jaimoe is smiling, and he never smiles.; 8:55 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Don't get me wrong "Ramblin Man" is a good song, but just one that has been played to death over the years.; 9:00 AM
Seanzie said...: Speaking of Jam bands, has anyone been to a Dave concert this year?; 9:02 AM
WarEagleRK said...: He's playing at Vanderbilt Stadium this weekend, but ticket prices were a bit more than I wanted to pay.

I think his tour just started. I do like what I've heard from the new album coming out in June from the DMB.; 9:06 AM
Seanzie said...: I've tickets for the show next Wednesday, I can't wait. It's been about 3 years since I last saw them.; 9:07 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: RK, i DO have the 2 CD set.....AND Whipping Post is my fav Allman Bros. song. :)

i didn't realize that about the album cover. ausome.; 9:16 AM
wartiger said...: I had a choice between Dave Matthews tickets or Talladega...great seats too..I chose dega..; 9:17 AM
Seanzie said...: NASCAR! I've only been to one race, the Brickyard in 2006, but that was a great time. Tix were a bit pricey but it was worth it.; 9:19 AM
ehyou said...: wartiger..
You chose wisely.; 9:20 AM
wartiger said...: it'll be my last hoo rah here in alabama for a while so I figured I could do it right at the race...plus it's better seats than I have ever sat in..; 9:22 AM
wartiger said...: anybody else gonna be at the race?; 9:23 AM
WarEagleRK said...: I just can't get into Nascar anymore.; 9:28 AM
Anonymous said...: I have never liked NASCAR.; 9:28 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: i can't believe you turned down DMB tickets for NASCAR.

but i'd rather go see AU play the Citadel than go to a World Series game. so it is....; 9:30 AM
ehyou said...: I love NASCAR. It's just too easy to watch from my couch to fight the masses.; 9:30 AM
Seanzie said...: NASCAR is fun in person. It's a yawn on T.V. I'd take the Dave tickets myself.; 9:31 AM
Anonymous said...: ummm, I know I'm showing my age, but I'd rather play golf than do either of those things.; 9:32 AM
Seanzie said...: Different strokes for different folks, Luv.; 9:34 AM
Harrison said...: agreed Luv. i would much rather play golf than either of those and i am the target demographic for both of those other things; 9:34 AM
michael said...: If I had to choose between NASCAR and Dave Matthews, I would pick staying home.; 9:36 AM
wartiger said...: I don't play golf and only got into Nascar by betting a dollar on Kyle Bush last year..I only live 20 min from the track and have only been to 2 race and that's when I was in boy scouts..over 15 years ago..; 9:39 AM
Will said...: Dave Matthews Band dumps poop on people.; 9:40 AM
wartiger said...: it'll be a blast..I have noticed that most AU fans don't like nascar..wonder why that is..or maybe it's just the Hotties...; 9:40 AM
Aeronaut said...: Does anyone know where I can find a list/roster of scholarship players?

How can we be thin at so many spots?; 9:42 AM
Harrison said...: they sure do, Will. Literally and figuratively.; 9:42 AM
digger4au said...: Had to leave abruptly last night Tornados all around but we did not see any real bad wind. Rained hard, no hail.
NASCAR can be fun but I hate the huge crowds. I have seen 2 Talledega races and one in Atlanta but it has been about 9 years ago. I don't live far fro the Talladega track but would't fight those crowds any more.; 9:57 AM
Anonymous said...: ABB...favs 1. One way Out. 2. You don't love me no more.; 9:58 AM
wartiger said...: I agree with the crowds part if I have to do the fighting..I am the guest in this case so all I gotta do is tag along...; 10:01 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: the only time i can deal with crowds is at JHS. the rest of the time it irks me.

speaking of crowds, i'll be headed down to the ATL for the Braves-Cardinals game next monday. anyone else going to be there?; 10:07 AM
WarEagleRK said...: As I get older, the more I don't like crowds.

That's the thing about going to a DMB show, I like Dave Matthews' music, but a lot of his fan base irritate me.

In fact, since I don't smoke anything, some concerts I go to I really don't fit in at all with the crowd.

Speaking of crowds, I'm going to see U2 at the Georgia Dome in October, that should be a slightly large crowd.; 10:09 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: I choose home between both DMB or NASCAR.

I went to the Atlanta Race since someone else bought the tickets and it took 2 hours to go 2 miles. Never Again.; 10:21 AM
Seanzie said...: Ok enough about DMB and NASCAR, let's talk about football. Why isn't Neil the starter?; 10:22 AM
Anonymous said...: Because Kodi has the tools. He just hasn't employed them all at the same time.

That's what I always hear when I ask why Kodi Burns is still in the mix.

And, that's not incorrect. I just wonder if those tools will ever all surface at once.; 10:25 AM
Anonymous said...: Truth is, it'll take the fall practices and probably a game or two to make a choice.

As I posted before, I think it is dangerous to roll into the season with a QB battle still raging, but that may be what faces Auburn.; 10:27 AM
WarEagleRK said...: I'm still curious if Kodi has all the tools.; 10:29 AM
Anonymous said...: He's figured out scramble, pass in the dirt*, and overthrow.

Just needs to work on reads, fitting one in the window, and hitting folks on the run.

*in the dirt - Seriously, some of his passes have more drop than a Doug Drabek curve.; 10:34 AM
WarEagleRK said...: I would argue that he hasn't figured out the scramble, because he runs so off balance that he falls over at any contact.; 10:36 AM
digger4au said...: I had hoped that Kodi just needed coaching and would get that this year. I am now beginning to believe it is deeper than that and he should be used in certain situations and not the starter. Neil still throws the ball up for grabs too many times. A good defense would have intercepted at least 2 Sat. Given time he may come around.; 10:37 AM
Anonymous said...: Thank you, RK.

Another person that notices that.

Strong winds blow him off course like a ship piloted by Gilligan.; 10:37 AM
JgobravesHAG said...: It's April 20th; 10:43 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Sensi,

It's been painful watching Kodi back there. Part of it was last years offense, part of it has been it just seems he has a complete lack of confidence out there.

Everyone talked when he came in what a great runner he would be, but he hasn't done much with his legs that is overly impressive.; 10:54 AM
wartiger said...: I still wanting Kodi as the stater...plp that know more about football than me disagree saying the very things that ya'll are saying now regarding his talent and his actual skills..I know it this isn't much of a reason but I just got a feeling about Kodi..I really belive we will be singing his praises by November and wondering why we were ever questioning him..I hope anyway..I like Caudle and am glad he is getting a chance..is he a Senior or Jr?; 10:58 AM
wartiger said...: i think we need the ability to scramble and while Kodi does run odd at least he can run..; 11:02 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Could it be that the Auburn Coaches are leaving the door wide open for a True Freshman to take the rings this season at the QB position? That is a scary thought, but with the best case scenerio of sucess this year, it might make sense.; 11:04 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 11:05 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Reigns instead of Rings.; 11:06 AM
wartiger said...: I thought about posting a Rollison question but the thought of having to start a true freshmen..ohhh..shiver..tho on his facebook he belives he will play this fall..I like his ambition...; 11:11 AM
JgobravesHAG said...: I wouldn't care if a true freshmen played; 11:19 AM
mytommyd said...: When was the last time a true Freshman came in and started the season at Auburn? Ever?; 11:25 AM
michael said...: Kodi got a start as a true freshman. Didn't fair so well.

As far as a full season starter as a true freshman... you got me.; 11:28 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Burns started one game as a true freshman vs New Mexico State.

Gabe Gross started several games as true freshman in 98.; 11:30 AM
Will said...: I can't see either of the true freshmen coming in and making a splash. It seems clear that Kodi and Caudle will be the two guys and I think at this point Caudle seems like the best option.; 11:32 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Was Stan White a true freshman when he started?; 11:34 AM
mytommyd said...: I was actually wondering if there had been a true freshmen to start the first game of the season. Several freshmen qb's have started but I'm not sure there has ever been one to come in and dominate to get the starters job. Just thinkin'; 11:42 AM
Jay G. Tate said...: New thread up.; 11:47 AM
michael said...: Old thread down.; 11:56 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: "G's up, ho's down......"; 1:03 PM

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