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6.23.2009

Chizik adds an eighth commitment

This may be older news to some of you, but Auburn has landed another commitment to its 2010 recruiting class. This happened last night.

Georgia CB Jonathan Mincy, according to our friends at AuburnSports.com, AuburnUndercover.com and ITAT, has promised to sign with the Tigers in February.

Scout.com and Rivals.com both rate him as a 3-star prospect. They both consider him one of the top 10 cornerbacks available in the Southeast.

Mincy has scholarship offers from ... a whole wad of major programs.

Here's a look at the players Auburn has committed so far:
OL Shon Coleman, Olive Branch, Miss.
LB Jake Holland, Pelham
ATH Shaun Kitchens, Atlanta, Ga.
K Cody Parkey, Jupiter, Fla.
WR Jeremy Richardson, Springville
LB Jawara White, Troy
LB Jessel Curry, Buford, Ga.
CB Jonathan Mincy, Decatur, Ga.

Photo credit: Rivals.com

Questions? Comments? Post directly to the blog below or email me at jgtate@gannett.com.

401 Comments:

ehyou said...: could it be?; 8:40 PM
ehyou said...: new page....yesss!; 8:40 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: Yea, watching the game just in time to see the hatless
been looking at new cars, too.
anyone have a hyundai?; 8:41 PM
Miller said...: I know 2 people who have or have had a Hyundai Santa Fe... both hated them.; 8:44 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: we have a Hyundai and like it a lot. 2 years, no problems at all.; 9:18 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: it was so much cheaper than the toyotas/hondas we were looking at.

we're usually toyota buyers; 9:21 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: yea, i've had my camry for 12 years...no problems ever; 9:36 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: night all.....stay COOL!!!; 9:38 PM
Unknown said...: I love Tommy Hanson.; 9:55 PM
Jet said...: Les - hat = Witless, Clueless.

Les + hat = Forrest Gump; 10:08 PM
Hornet said...: we have an avalon....best car ever! People can literally recline in the back seat and stretch out their legs. Runs great, good gas mileage, a little pricey but just as nice as a Lexus imo; 10:08 PM
Jet said...: 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Extended Cab.; 10:12 PM
j-z said...: My sis has a Sonata and she likes it. It's about 3 years old, which is a record for her. She normally wrecks 'em or blows them up. So I guess that's a stamp of approval.; 10:13 PM
j-z said...: I'm trying to contain my exuberance, but could we be on the way to a top 10 recruiting class? (I ask only because I don't follow recruiting.); 10:16 PM
Unknown said...: 2000 Intrepid with 170 something thousand miles and dents in the hood from where a tree fell on it. You just don't get much better than that.; 10:17 PM
j-z said...: 06 Chevy Z71 (work truck) and and 06 Ford Freestyle; 10:19 PM
Unknown said...: I am considering getting an H2 around the end of the year or early next year. I don't buy unless I can pay cash. I can put flags in the windows and pretend I am an Auburn coach.; 10:20 PM
Jet said...: Now Tubby ... I mean, Steve ... you don't work at Auburn anymore.; 10:23 PM
Unknown said...: Work? I just want to ride around and pick up chicks.; 10:27 PM
wtc said...: jz-for AU to get a top ten class, several of the big time running backs and a couple of linemen will have to come aboard. AU can come close this year if they get Seastrunk, Reed, Dyer, and at least 2 highly rated OL.(IMO)

If a couple of the guys AU has get a bump in the rating system, AU doesn't have to get some of the others.

I suspect a top 12 class is very doable.

(But I don't follow recruiting that much); 10:28 PM
wtc said...: Nissan Murano runs smooth. No troubles at all.; 10:28 PM
Jet said...: Analogy Time with Jet!

WTC is to "doesn't follow recruiting that much" as Hoopie is to "let's pump up expectations, then turn on the coaching staff."; 10:31 PM
Unknown said...: My Intrepid smokes more than I do, but it still moves, which means it isn't time to replace it.; 10:32 PM
Unknown said...: As for the recruiting class, if we end up ranked in the top 15, I think this staff has done remarkably well. So far Richardson and Parkey are the only big time commits, but a lot of the others are close to being 4 stars.; 10:34 PM
Anonymous said...: I tried to convince Wifey to get a Murano...she got a Tahoe.... b/c everybody else had one.

If the recruiting rating services truly take needs into account...AU will need 4 top OL for it to be top 10. I'm not sure there are 4 of the top OL still uncomitted.; 10:35 PM
Anonymous said...: Jet...that was complicated.; 10:40 PM
wtc said...: I think several guys will go up in their 'rating'. AU kicker is the listed as #2 in nation on scout. Rivals doesn't rank them until the season so that will help.

I won't get all worked about a top 10 class becasue I am not sure there is a big difference.

Stanford is rated #9 on scout but they have 17 commits. Avg rating is 2.76. AU has 8 commits with avg rating of 3.13. I would say AU has the better class but Scout has AU at #22.

Monica-avatar is for you.; 10:42 PM
Anonymous said...: That tall Texas drink of water has shut down the corndogs.; 10:46 PM
Anonymous said...: Sounds like the hell-es-you fans started drinkin' bayou juice around 10am.; 10:48 PM
Jet said...: Hoopie ... that would be a late start for the Corn Dogs.; 10:49 PM
Anonymous said...: An especially late start if in Baton Rouge.

I'm out. It's mid-nite in Ga.; 10:56 PM
wtc said...: I did not get the pix changed. I think this one is for Monica.

I downloaded the newer IE and now the avatars do nto show up on this blog. Any suggestions?; 11:05 PM
michael said...: BMG's last day is today. Did you guys know that? Crazy. I just bought some cheapo CDs for the last time there. An end to an era.; 11:05 PM
Aeronaut said...: BMW 540i - I love/hate it. If I had to do it all over again, I will / will not do it. Its the best / worst car, evar!

Its a little confusing.; 11:07 PM
ADP said...: I've got a F-250, Crew Cab, Long Bed diesel that I will sell you tomorrow. Great truck ... it's just to damn big!! I have to three point turn just to park in a normal space. Parking decks require above average creativity.

Is anybody counting down yet? How many days to the first practice snap?; 11:13 PM
Unknown said...: Phred, how many gallons per mile do you get?; 11:54 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Happy Marcus McNeill Day, Hotties!!!

T-minus 73 days until kickoff.

Honorable mention to Kendall Simmons; 12:11 AM
Anonymous said...: Good morning, Hotties! Happy Hump Day!; 5:14 AM
Kathy said...: Good morning Hotties where ever you are! T-3 days until vacation!; 6:02 AM
Aeronaut said...: Good morning luv.

Tht should be here too, I think he just stopped sleeping altogether. I mean he sleeps like ..3 hours a night, and for that he has to spend time brushing teeth, showering, changing, getting into bed, getting up, changing again etc. Might as well just not sleep.

War Eagle and happy older McNeil day to ya.; 6:06 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Good Morning all!

Tyrik Rollison for Presdient.; 6:40 AM
Miller said...: Wtc, drop IE and get either Firefox or Safari.; 6:56 AM
Miller said...: So... 79 year old Buzz Aldrin, of moon walk fame, has put out a rap video.; 6:59 AM
Jet said...: IE = Kodi/Caudle Todd

Mozilla Firefox = Tyrik; 6:59 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Sorry Jet, IMO, Safari= Tyrik; 7:20 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: By the way, Sensi is guest hosting on Sportsline, for all you radio fans.; 7:21 AM
ehyou said...: You're all wrong, Chrome is the way to go.

But anything is preferable to IE.; 7:48 AM
mrdude said...: wtc,
That is likely because this page is a secure page, but the pictures are not. There is a setting in IE (I believe it's on the security tab in Internet Options) to allow mixed https and http pages.; 7:57 AM
mrdude said...: Firefox has more memory leaks than an 80 year old man with alzheimers. If you like the Mozilla rendering engine, go with K-Meleon instead. Same engine, less bloat.; 8:00 AM
Seanzie said...: Must be a slow morning if we're talking about the pros and cons re: internet browsers.; 8:17 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: Happy Marcus McNeill day THT. my favorite OL of all-time.

ok, back to doing inventory. yack!; 8:21 AM
Seanzie said...: I heart Marcus McNeill.; 8:24 AM
Jet said...: I don't care about browsers, I'm just trying to build unrealistic expectations on Tyrik, so I can get mad at him sooner.

HA!; 8:42 AM
Cory said...: Jay G, have you heard anything about C Thompson, J Savage and PPL being kicked off the team? There's a lot of internet chatter going on about that in the last couple days.

These are three of our better under classmen. I hope like heck this is not true.; 8:47 AM
Seanzie said...: Cory, I just went to the usual places and haven't seen anything to that effect...do you have linkage?; 8:59 AM
Jet said...: ITAT has the chatter ... no official post from a reporter.; 9:15 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Here is the my latest post, there will be more later today for those interested.

A New Blogger; 9:18 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: we can all take a collective sigh of relief now.... WHEW!!!!!!!!!

per Rivals:
Former four-star quarterback Tyrik Rollison of Sulphur Springs, Texas said he is in Auburn, has been cleared by the NCAA and is now focusing on his upcoming freshman season on the Plains.; 9:18 AM
Seanzie said...: Scottie, thank you but that was SO yesterday!; 9:19 AM
Anonymous said...: Jet..quickly building unrealistic expectations....a common ocurrance.

Getting mad sooner.....not nearly as common. JHAG has sung Kodi's praises for the past 2 seasons and is still singing.; 9:23 AM
Seanzie said...: I guess my ITAT Lite folks haven't been enlightened to said chatter.; 9:23 AM
Cory said...: There's a post about it now on ITAT. In addition to the three I mentioned, it looks like you can add Cam Henderson to the group. Sucks if true.; 9:27 AM
Jet said...: Posters on PMarsh's forum also offers speculation that C. Thompson, PPL and J. Savage will be gone.

Hoopie, say "thanks" for the assist.; 9:29 AM
Jet said...: cory ...

That's called "thinning of the herd," or "freeing up of scholarships."; 9:30 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: sorry Sean, i hadn't been at my computer since 5pm ET yesterday. been a busy boy. ;); 9:31 AM
Anonymous said...: If those player expulsion rumors are true....that's a whole new level of "attrition".; 9:32 AM
Cory said...: I understand what it's called. We really haven't seen what PPL can do, but Savage and Thompson played well last year when called upon. Thompson ran first team quite a bit during the spring. Big loss if true.; 9:33 AM
Seanzie said...: Maybe Durst will get a scholarship now.; 9:36 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Jet - I know you were just kidding. If one was going to thin the herd, one would start with some of the mediocre recruits Tubs locked us into in the latest signees, not to mention jettisoning a long snapper or two.; 9:38 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I just got off the phone with Andre Smith. He tells me he dreams that one day he can be half as good as Marcus McNeill.

He'll just have to keep dreaming.; 9:48 AM
FSJ said...: Guys and Gals..

I know my name has been in the news constantly since Friday. I want each of you to know that I did NOT get preferential treatment in Tennessee.

Additionally the inspiration for my name on this blog has come out of retirement since el Jobso has returned to the news.. This is a funny blog. Start from the beginning.

Fake Steve; 9:50 AM
AUfan said...: I have no idea if these rumors are true, but J Savage and C Thompson were spoken very highly of during practice. If these two, Cameron Henderson and PPL are really off the team they would join Reggie Hunt, DeRon Furr, Andre Wadley, Freddie Smooth, Jermaine Johnson and Raven Gray as commitments from 08 no longer on the team(for various reasons). That signing group would now look like a probation class.I hope this is not true.; 9:53 AM
Jet said...: The Dellenbach Plan:

UNNAMED HEAD COACH: "Dax, I understand you've decided to give up scholarship and play as a walk-on."

DAX: "No, I'm not."

UHC: "I guess I heard wrong, then I guess you're going on medical scholarship."

DAX: "Huh?"

BLAM! Glock 9 to the kneecap.; 9:55 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: FunKNEE!!! Cruel, but FunKNEE; 10:07 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: These losses would suck and I'm sure there is more to it whenever an official annoucement is made.; 10:09 AM
Seanzie said...: I find it strange, if 4 players were indeed kicked off the team, you'd think that would make rounds pretty quick. Anyone think there is any legitamacy to this rumor?; 10:11 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Yes.; 10:18 AM
Miller said...: Woah, WOah, WOAh, WOAH! WTH is this about guys getting kicked off the team? What are they rumored to have done to earn that dubious honor?

Jomarcus Savage, I was looking forward to him becoming a Sen'Derrik Marks type playa... Christian Thompson/Cam Henderson, I thought we heard good things from them from the spring practices... PPL, unless his knee has suffered a setback that would be career ending we could use potential playmakers....; 10:20 AM
Seanzie said...: Until Jay G reports it, it didn't happen.; 10:26 AM
ADP said...: Steve ... I actually get 16 in the city and 21 on the interstate.; 10:32 AM
Anonymous said...: Hopefully just a rumor. These are all players we need. All had real potential.

4 at once sounds like all were in on the same "problem". Hope it doesn't necessitate self reporting.; 10:55 AM
WarEagleRK said...: If it's true it'll be interesting to see how Coach Chizik handles this with the media. His phrasing will be interesting.; 11:22 AM
j-z said...: It's really quiet in here today. Perhaps we should discuss the BC coaching situation.; 11:27 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Ok, my brother's first blog post is up for those interested.

What To Do While You're Waiting

Enjoy.; 11:31 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Since I'm in a linking mood, check out Oregon's new Uni's for this comming season. These guys are all over the place.

Quack Attach Uni's; 11:42 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: yikes. feathers. hmmm....

that's a cool pic of your bro on your blog. sweet to have the team swarming around him like that. i wish i had had someone take pics of me back in '97. :(; 11:45 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Yeah Scottie, that is one of my favorite pics that I got of him on the field. I have a ton of pics while I was there, but all on film and not digital. I've got to take them and have them put on a disk, just don't want to drop the money just yet.; 11:53 AM
Jet said...: History has shown me, the more numbers involved with such specificity, the more likely it is to be true.

To quote Mike DuBose, "We're not a very deep team from a depth standpoint," so any loss has some significance.

Devastating, no. But not good, either.; 12:01 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: eddie, the only pics i have are 2 from the '97 Bama game. i went to Photographic Services and looked through the negatives until i found me. my fave is the one of Karsten Bailey running past me on the sideline.; 12:06 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Scottie- I have several pictures from Photographic Services. I used to look thru the negatives each week and find some great shots of myself on the sideline. Not many actually will do that.; 12:14 PM
Jet said...: Scottie B ...

How the weather up there? Headin' to the hills for next week.; 12:21 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Jet,

I can't speak for Scottie's area of TN, but here in Chattanooga it's been 95+ for the past week or so.; 12:57 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Just to make something clear:

While I have confirmed that Rollison is on campus (just as Bryan Matthews and others reported yesterday) that isn't the same as being "cleared" by the NCAA.

An Auburn official told me this yesterday morning ... "a student doesn't have to be cleared yet to be admitted to school and on campus, and my understanding is that everyone that was expected to be here this week is here."; 1:04 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I don't think I'll be blogging today.

I'll soon be heading to Catholic High for the appointment of a new football coach. This is how things go in the Age of Furlough.

Our high-school guy has been furloughed this week.; 1:05 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Well ... maybe I will blog later.

I'll see what I can find out about this possible attrition situation.; 1:10 PM
Jet said...: I talked to one of Jay G's daughter's playmates, and his daughter told her friend there was no way he was blogging today.

But a friend of mine who knows the person who checks out Wifey's groceries said he was going to blog.

And you know he's a five-star blogger ... so I guess we gotta wait and see.; 1:13 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: very true JG. didn't think about that. enjoy the CHS gig. furlough...yuck.

Jet, it's mid-90's and very hot. it has rained pretty much every day for two weeks except for yesterday and today. i think we're expecting scattered thunderstorms for the next 3-4 days. after that, i'm unsure.; 1:14 PM
Miller said...: We appreciate your dedication JGT!; 1:15 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Scottie,

We haven't seen a drop of rain at my house in about 2 weeks.

Weird how that works out since I just put top soil, seed and straw down on my yard 3 weeks ago.; 1:17 PM
ehyou said...: Been at or above 100 in mid GA for over a week. To quote Matthew Broderick:

Man it's hot. It's like Africa hot. Tarzan couldn't take this kind of hot.; 1:21 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: sucks RK. last summer i had my sprinkler on every other day. this year i haven't even taken it out of the garage. we've had more than than i have ever seen this year.

Jet, you passing through on vacation? staying in the mountains?; 1:22 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Auburnsports.com reported that Rollison informed them that he was cleared by the NCAA, not just enrolled. Now granted, it doesn't come from an Auburn University Rep, but Tyrik saying that he has been cleared is pretty strong evidence that he is good to go.

Tyrik for QB '09 starting now.; 1:23 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: sorry, more RAIN.; 1:23 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: Eddie, if you want me to customize you a 'FREAK' jersey now just let me know. ;); 1:24 PM
Seanzie said...: Heard from my co-work who is an ITAT subscriber, that as of now, there's been no confirmation around the attrition and Cam Henderson, who was named by a poster, has said he knows nothing about being kicked off the team and the poster who put his name up deleted it shortly thereafter.; 1:25 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Scottie, fire up the press. Those jersey's will sell like hot cakes. I'll take one :)!!!; 1:27 PM
WarEagleRK said...: So what will his # be?; 1:32 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: #7; 1:37 PM
Anonymous said...: Hopefully no overzealous HABOTN booster posts a blog in place of our committed 5 star blogger.

Eventually a biased opposition paysite reporter would get wind of the incident and break open the story. At that point HABOTN self-reporting would be in order.; 1:39 PM
Aeronaut said...: JayG.

Thank you. Much respect.

Aero!; 1:39 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: eddie, that's BLASPHEMY!!!!; 1:41 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Does that mean Eltoro will wear #34?; 1:42 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Benton can wear # 88.; 1:43 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: That's the plan, we are un-retiring numbers. Away with the past, on with the future.; 1:45 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: In all seriousness, Rollison was #7 in High school, so who know's his college #.; 1:47 PM
WarEagleRK said...: How quickly would the staff be fired if they started pulling retired jerseys and pictures from the scoreboard?; 1:48 PM
Anonymous said...: Eddie....you not only know better than that....you know better than that! Next you'll be saying that you're giving #74 away to the 1st 5 star OL to commit.

THT, the resident HABOTN player-# historian may have serious issues with you over this. In fact, I noticed that you unveiled the plan on a day he isn't around.; 1:51 PM
Miller said...: What would a customized #5 jersey with "Miller" on the back cost me, Scottie B?; 1:51 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: If there is one thing that most Auburn fans get up in arms about, it would be tradition, especially the older generation. Bowden definitely did himself no favors when he added the orange shade to the jersey number and if they pulled retired numbers out of retirement, unless said honor'ed player gave his blessing, that would cause an uproar IMO. Pulling down pictures. Nobody seemed to mind when Bowden's came down :). Pat Dye, a whole different story.; 1:52 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: "Always Keep Moving Forward."- Walt Disney

Past is the past, what are we, Alabama?

:); 1:55 PM
Miller said...: If we unretire jersey #'s, we might as well let Nike design our uniform with tiger stripes down the pants and on the helmet.; 1:56 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: Anybody else watching U.S. vs. Spain in Confederations Cup soccer right now? Spain hasn't lost since 2006, but the U.S. is hanging in there at the 25 minute mark.; 1:57 PM
Jet said...: I consider myself a traditionalist, but I hate the notion of retiring numbers.

I wish we had a Ring of Fame for great PLAYERS, or some such like the Cowboys have.

Sullivan, Bo, Rocker, Zeke Smith and Carlos Rogers have won major awards, and throw in Beasley and Jimmy Hitchcock FOR good measure and that would make a fine inauguaral class.

Then we could unleash 7, 34 and 88 again. Shoot, we could limit the inaugural class to those three.; 1:57 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Eddie,

The Orange shade on the numbers was horrible...horrible.

Does anyone remember when Ernie Sims asked if they could pull # 34 just in case he wanted to sign at Auburn or Georgia?; 1:57 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: USA scores! 1-0!; 1:58 PM
Jet said...: Mess with the uniform, and I'll kill ya.; 1:58 PM
WarEagleRK said...: I hate the thought of someone else other than Bo Jackson wearing # 34. It just wouldn't be right.; 1:58 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Actually, we will be unveiling a navy blue helmet, navy blue pants and navy blue jersey for future home games. All about impressing the recruits.; 1:59 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Our new change, "Boo the Blue"

All Auburn, Not All Orange.; 2:01 PM
Jet said...: Eddie, I'm with on unretiring numbers. But messing with the uni, that's bad. That's bad.; 2:03 PM
wtc said...: According to Jason Caldwell, paosted at 11:00am (I had a friend read this off to me) that since everyone is on vacation (Chizik and all the others, info is slow coming out. He cannot confirm anything. In fact when C Handerson was asked about it, he said he knew nothing about being kicked off the team. The poster took the message down shortly thereafter.

Just passing this along.; 2:06 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: D.Miller, the only problem with trying to replicate AU jerseys is the sleeve stripes. without doing a complete 'custom' jersey you're only going to get the stripes on 1/2 of the sleeve. Russell & Nike do this on their replica jerseys. so, long story short, we could probably do one for $50.; 2:06 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Things I would like seen brought back. Out with the smoke and back to running thru the paper.; 2:06 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: I like the Ring of Fame idea, but would prefer that the 3 numbers that are retired stay that way. Just don't retire any more.; 2:08 PM
Jet said...: Scottie B,

Could I get a UAT jersey with 12 as the number and "Cousin Humper" as the name on the back?

I've got a really irritating co-worker I want to draw in the Christmas gift exchange.; 2:10 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: I hate retired #'s in any thing. I much prefer the Ring of Fame idea as a way to celebrate great players. I say throw 7, 34 & 88 back into play.; 2:12 PM
Jet said...: The problem with retiring jerseys is that it is done out of snap emotion.

I love Terry Beasley. My childhood dog was named for him, but he didn't win the Heisman. He was an All-American. We've had more than a few of those.

Tracy Rocker won the Lombardi and the Outland, yet 74 is still available.

If the three of them signed a letter saying "unretire them," would you feel any better?; 2:13 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: Jet, if you really want to go that route i'll help. ha.; 2:14 PM
Jet said...: Scottie B,

I'll spend next week in the Greater Pigeonburg-Townsend Metroplex.; 2:20 PM
Miller said...: I wish they'd go back to the old tear-away jerseys.; 2:20 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: If all three agreed to unretire them and it wasn't a situation where they felt pressured to agree to that, I would be okay with it.; 2:20 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: In futbol news, U.S. still leads 1-0 at the half.; 2:21 PM
Seanzie said...: If USA wins I might set a couch on fire.; 2:23 PM
Harrison said...: this is way out of the blue, but has anyone bought airline tickets on priceline; 2:23 PM
Jet said...: If USA wins, I'll set Sean's couch on fire.; 2:24 PM
Miller said...: I thought only WVU set their couches on fire?

Do we do that for soccer wins? Do we really care that much (?) about a grandiose game of kickball?; 2:25 PM
FSJ said...: Jet:

At least one school (cant' remember which one) retires "jerseys" but not numbers. That may be the way to go.

It's sorta like a ring of honor thing, which, IMO is the best way to go too.; 2:27 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: Harrison, I've bought hotel rooms and rental cars on Priceline, but never airline tickets. I assume you mean the bidding process, not buying them outright.; 2:28 PM
Seanzie said...: Miller, we were out of it, people were talking about the death of USA soccer, the Internationals were bagging TEAM USA, we came back from the dead and are about to beat a team that hasn't been beaten in YEARS. I think I can sacrifice a couch to the fuego this one time in the name of grandoise kickball.; 2:28 PM
Miller said...: Binoba,
(Or any other resident food guru)
Where can I get the best seafood in Destin? What are a couple good options?; 2:30 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: All, Auburn vs. West Virginia has been set to a 6:45 cst kickoff on ESPN or ESPN2.; 2:31 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Sean, if you mean by years, they were beaten in 2006 in the World Cup.; 2:33 PM
Seanzie said...: Word, thanks for the news Eduardo.; 2:33 PM
Seanzie said...: Right, but I think since then they haven't lost.; 2:33 PM
Miller said...: I like the passion, Sean.

In that case, I'll join you. Mind if I douse your couch with gasoline in preparation of the celebration?; 2:34 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: So much for my DVR'ing the USA Match to watch later. Now i'm just following. The fact that we got to the second round is amazing, considering getting thumped by Brazil and Italy.; 2:35 PM
Seanzie said...: Absolutely, if you bring the gas, I'll bring the matches.; 2:36 PM
Jet said...: Speaking of couch burning, so we're set for a 6:45 game against the Hillbillies.; 2:38 PM
Miller said...: Sweet! Now all we need is for someone to bring beer, brats and smores.; 2:38 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: It's time we show our hillbillies from the north what a good southern butt kicking is all about. With Rollison, #7, at QB, we will be unstoppable.; 2:39 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: Sean, you're not going to need gas and your couch will be safe if the U.S. doesn't pick things up. Spain is just firing away right now.; 2:40 PM
Jet said...: Eddie,

He'll be throwing to Benton No. 88, and Noel Devine will impaled by the divining rod of a linebacker, Eltoro, No. 34.; 2:40 PM
Harrison said...: Scott- yes I mean throught the bidding. I was wondering if you get to choos the flight or they choose it for you; 2:41 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: I like it Jet. Unretire the numbers and unretire them quickly.; 2:43 PM
Unknown said...: I have bought airline tickets on Priceline, Travelocity, and Orbitz. They are all about the same.

I will even talk about futbol to keep from thinking about our stupid, stupid governor. What in the world was he thinking?; 2:44 PM
AUMom said...: Sorry, Piedmont Executive was me.; 2:45 PM
Jet said...: Don't Cry for Me, South Carolina!; 2:46 PM
ehyou said...: D. Miller...
High Tide is my favorite. Low key, inexpensive, good food.
Louisiana Lagniappe is also very good. A little pricey buy not outrageous. Has a cajun twist. Excellent food.; 2:48 PM
Jet said...: Ehyou,

Outstanding avatar. Top notch.; 2:49 PM
Harrison said...: I ate at Lagniappe for the first time this year. pretty dang good; 2:52 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: You Know What Grinds My Gears, I'll tell you, it's retiring Numbers.; 2:52 PM
ehyou said...: Thank you jet. It was in honor of Norm, a fine fellow.; 2:55 PM
michael said...: What's new with you guys?; 2:57 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Correct ehyou, Norm had the Grind My Gears post a couple of days ago.; 2:58 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: USA 2-0!; 3:02 PM
Seanzie said...: GGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLL; 3:02 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: USA getting totally outplayed, but...Scoreboard!; 3:03 PM
Seanzie said...: RED CARD?!?!?!?!@?!; 3:14 PM
Aeronaut said...: Harrison

I have bought tickets through priceline's name your own price, and the savings are not worth it. Ticket timings are not in your control, and you cant change or cancel ticket.

After you pay all the 'fees's etc there.. either you barely save any money, or you end up spending more. Getting tickets from airtran.com or other budget airlines is a better option.

There are always some good travel deals floating around.; 3:15 PM
Seanzie said...: That's dodgy at best. Same ref that gave us 2 reds vs Italy.; 3:19 PM
Seanzie said...: Italy back in 2006, to clarify.; 3:19 PM
michael said...: Is the match on internets TV somewhere?; 3:20 PM
Anonymous said...: Have yall kept up with the So Carolina Gov sit? This guy went AWOL for 7 days to have an affair in Argentina. The speculation got so bad that this morning's TV news erroneously reported that he was hiking nekkid on the Appalachian
Trail.

here's the AJC article: http://www.ajc.com/news/content/shared-gen/ap/National/US_SC_Governor_Where.html?cxntlid=homepage_tab_newstab&imw=Y; 3:20 PM
Seanzie said...: 2-0. Final. GO USA!!!; 3:20 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: USA wins!; 3:21 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: Ends Spain's 35 match unbeaten streak. U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard was under constant pressure. Awesome play from him!; 3:23 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: That red card was ridiculous, by the way.; 3:24 PM
Harrison said...: Thanks Aero; 3:25 PM
Jet said...: Hoopie,

C'mon, you gotta love some negative invalid speculation about a nekkid governor with his Argentinian mistress on the Appalachian Trail or in the Buenos Aires Ritz Carlton!; 3:28 PM
Seanzie said...: That ref sucks really bad. He has it in for USA.; 3:35 PM
Seanzie said...: Can y'all smell it?; 3:40 PM
Seanzie said...: And no, it's not the smell of the gasoline I'm pouring onto a sofa I just found...; 3:40 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: New, short thread up.; 3:43 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: Maybe you can smell the fear of the South Africans or the Brazilians! Either way, doesn't look like we're making it to a new page.; 3:45 PM
chip chip said...: did i really just watch the USA futbol team BEAT ESP?
there was no doubt who won the game.
it was not luck, they just won it on the field.
you wouldn't think USA had any business being on the same field with ESP watching the disparity in technical ability, but the 2-0 score is all that matters.

bye bye 35 match unbeaten streak!
bye bye 15 match winning streak!
hello 3rd place match!

...and ESP = Spain for the fan that only follows american football.; 3:45 PM
Norm said...: What's up Hotties. I'm trying to catch up on some posts and see it's almost new page time.; 3:52 PM
Norm said...: I'm willing to do it by myself if need be.; 3:52 PM
Norm said...: I guess it need be.; 3:53 PM
Norm said...: Still no one to assist?; 3:53 PM
Norm said...: I'm not afraid.; 3:53 PM