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7.26.2009

I love creative marching bands

Hey everyone. This is not Auburn-related.

Underrated part of my job: Hearing the marching bands every week. I think Auburn has a swell band. They don't play anything real crazy, but they handle their business.

Here is USC's band making me happy by playing Avenged Sevenfold's "Almost Easy." Brilliant.

343 Comments:

Scott M. Brannan said...: it's that new page smell. i hope.; 10:24 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: EZ- I'm with you.; 10:26 AM
Unknown said...: Man, even on the Auburn Insider, they are talking about Todd being the guy. Man, why didn't someone see this Todzilla coming earlier?; 10:28 AM
mytommyd said...: I think it'd be cool if we can come up with the rushing numbers that Malzahn was able to get out of Tulsa. Those were about 3 times what we had last year, right?; 10:29 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Todzilla, smodzilla. Tyrik Rollison is the man, just wait and see!!!!; 10:29 AM
Unknown said...: I am hoping for a very physical running attack. Tate getting the ball deep, from behind the QB should help. Fannin or McCalleb will also offer another option from the h-back spot.; 10:31 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: yeah Steve, i wish you had mentioned C.Todd earlier. my goodness. ;); 10:31 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Arkansas the year Mustain was the QB under Malzhan (well until being 9-1 wasn't good enough for Nutt) ran the ball all the time. They hardly passed the ball.; 10:31 AM
Unknown said...: Also, keep in mind that Caudle, Rollison, and Moseley are all not that big. I expect an SEC QB to be at least around 210, which, if I remember correctly, Todd and Burns are.; 10:32 AM
Unknown said...: Arkansas is probably the team that has had the rushing attack most similar to Bama last season. I still remember them rushing for around 400 yards against us. It still pisses me off.; 10:34 AM
AUfan said...: How many quarterbacks play for Auburn in the first game(not including Fannin or other position players)?

I'll say 3.; 10:35 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: What about 300 pounds for an SEC QB Steve?

I don't think you can measure whether a QB will be good based on his weight, I just don't.; 10:36 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Depressed, 2 at most, most likely just 1.; 10:36 AM
Monica said...: OY VEY! I HATE HATE HATE HATE having 499 QB's in and out of a game.; 10:37 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Depressed- To clarify, if Rollison is not the starter (which he probably won't be) but is not redshirted, then 2 QB's play, if Rollison is red shirted, then just 1 QB plays barring injury.; 10:37 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Eddie,

If it's just one, that means La Tech gave us a really really tough game and we didn't get the back ups any work.; 10:38 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Mon,

What about 499 pound QB's?; 10:39 AM
mytommyd said...: Just took a look, and yes I understand it's against a different conference and level of talent, but Tulsa ran the ball for an average of 268/game. Not bad for a "passing" offense, huh?!?; 10:39 AM
mytommyd said...: Mon's speaking yiddish :); 10:40 AM
Monica said...: Call me crazy, but I say there'd be mobility issues with a 499 pounder. :-); 10:41 AM
AUfan said...: I'm thinking Malzahn would rather not play that many, I just feel like there won't be enough seperation between them to play only one.

Eddie,if your prediction comes true, who do you think that one QB will be?; 10:42 AM
WarEagleRK said...: You're crazy.

A 499 QB would be impossible to bring down...until his heart attack sometime before halftime of his 1st start.; 10:42 AM
Monica said...: What? Because I'm a Catholic girl who was raised Southern Baptist, I can't speak a little Yiddish?

(that was in my best Barbara Streisand accent); 10:44 AM
BigEZ said...: I think we'll play only one unless we run the Wildcat which in my opinion doesn't count for multiples. I think they will pick one, have him ready practice the backup and have him ready if the 1 doesn't pan out, just like any other year.; 10:48 AM
mytommyd said...: Ohhh absolutely darling, speak away speak away. It's a free country.; 10:48 AM
Jet said...: How many QBs?

In a perfect world, 2.

The first one is the starter. If he gets the game in hand, then another gets out the mop at the end.

Who? Not sure.

Who it's not? My guess is Kodi is neither QB1 or QB2 when La. Tech comes to town. Strictly a guess.; 10:50 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Depressed- Chris Todd would be my prediction, if arm strength doesn't wear down thru practices.

RK- La Tech will not be easy. Too many changes for it to be easy.; 10:55 AM
Unknown said...: Eddie, I agree. My fear is that Todd will be the starter but his arm won't hold up for more than half the season. If that is the case, I would rather them go with someone else.

As for number of QBs who play, 2 or 3 is my guess. Todd starts, Kodi comes in in obvious running situations, and the second stringer (Caudle or Rollison) comes in to mop up.; 11:02 AM
Unknown said...: As for La. Tech being easy, it will only be if we can play smash mouth and Tate runs that ball down their throats. That is what I am hoping to see.; 11:03 AM
Unknown said...: From the insider: "The worst thing that can happen is that you get behind Chris Todd and his arm gives out 3 or 4 games into the season". I have to agree with that one.; 11:08 AM
Unknown said...: "You should not go to Wal*Mart and not expect to see a redneck type person".
-- Eddie from the Insider; 11:15 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Steve- Thanks for listening !!!!; 11:18 AM
BigEZ said...: I'm stickin with Caudle guys. If Todd can make the year, I'm fine with that. I just thing Caudle made the huge push last year.; 11:23 AM
Unknown said...: You are welcome Eddie. There are a lot of interesting quotes in the show.; 11:25 AM
Unknown said...: I will go with Todadlurn. Take Todd's head, glue it on Caudle's torso, and add Burn's legs.; 11:27 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Thanks for the laugh Salsa. Please prove my point and tell me you believe that, that McElroy is better than McCoy and Bradford. It will make my day. I bet you also slobber over Trent Richardson's photo about how great he is going to be this year, because he is looks like a "beast". I'm just to sane to ever think about rooting for a team like bama I guess.; 11:36 AM
mytommyd said...: I thought Bama was pinning all their great QB hopes on Star Jones - wasn't he supposed to be the next greatest thing?; 11:38 AM
Jet said...: No truth to the rumor that Tim Tebow is saving himself for Greg McElroy.

McElroy for Heisman!; 11:38 AM
mytommyd said...: I thought that camp is where they picked the preseason Heisman.; 11:40 AM
mytommyd said...: Jackson - I meant Jackson. Actually I only remembered his first name and knew his last started with a J. Figured I google afterwards.; 11:41 AM
Unknown said...: Who is McElroy?; 11:48 AM
mytommyd said...: Steve - he's the 2009 Heisman trophy winner; 11:51 AM
Unknown said...: Ah, okay. That must be the guy Spurrier voted for.; 11:52 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Steve- McElroy is the opposite of cleanliness is close to godliness.; 11:52 AM
Unknown said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 11:57 AM
Unknown said...: Salsa really seems to come up with the weirdest off topic references. I wonder what grade the kid is in.; 12:10 PM
Seanzie said...: McElroy is the kid who couldn't take the job from Wilson?; 12:13 PM
Unknown said...: Ah, you mean Bama's new QB. I thought that was suppose to be Star Jackson. I am not sure why we are discussing that on the HABOTN. Who cares? JPW wasn't very good, so I certainly don't fear his backup.; 12:16 PM
Seanzie said...: Steve, moving on from yet another pointless distraction, what was the site or podcast you were quoting earlier?; 12:21 PM
boknowsbo said...: Steve, "Todzilla" ?? LOL!!!; 12:23 PM
Unknown said...: Sean, it is Eddie's radio show. Click on his name and you will see a link to his Auburn Insider blog. You can hear the show there. It is pretty good stuff and he has some interesting comments.; 12:25 PM
Seanzie said...: Thanks for the info, SFC.; 12:25 PM
Unknown said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 12:25 PM
Seanzie said...: Who is phantom posting?; 12:26 PM
Unknown said...: Oh no, they say he could not throw, oh no, Todzila....eee eee eee!!!; 12:26 PM
Unknown said...: That would be me correcting hooked on phonics typos.; 12:27 PM
Unknown said...: It occurs to me that Gus Malzahn may have the easiest OC job in the nation this season. I mean, he can set modest goals. Get the linemen to wait until the ball is snapped to move. Don't call himself an idiot. Score more than 3 points against MSU. Score against Bama. And the biggest goal of all: Don't say we need to simplify the offense!!!; 12:31 PM
boknowsbo said...: Malzhan, don't tell the AU faithful that you are trying to get un-stupid. Thanks.; 12:39 PM
Monica said...: huh?; 12:41 PM
Unknown said...: boknowsbo is refering to a comment made by the OC that shall not be named.; 12:43 PM
Monica said...: wow - I guess I've so tried to wipe that whole ugly scene from my mind that I TRULY couldn't not figure out what the heck he was talking about!; 12:47 PM
Unknown said...: I posted a link to a HABOTN blog from last season. It was from after the Southern Miss game and provided a quote from the OC that shall not be named.; 12:51 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Anyone wanna hear something cool?; 12:55 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: VEGAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!; 12:56 PM
mytommyd said...: Bring it jhag; 12:58 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Speaking of my blog, here is my latest post, enjoy:

Media Day Thoughts; 12:58 PM
Anonymous said...: I hate preseason QB speculation, soooooo without further adieu:

I see a 4 prong QB attack

1. A Kodi Burns that won't break don't mechanics when under pressure and actually knows our O and the opposing D.

2. A Neil Caudle that now has practiced and scrimmaged enough with the ones that he won't throw INTs willy nilly.

3. A Chris Todd that now has full arm strength, learnt Malzahn's offense from film study and knocked .4 of his 40 speed.

4. A Tyrick Rolleson that will come to fall camp, learn the Offense in 2 weeks, avoid typical freshman mistakes, adjust to the speed of the SEC and acclimate to life without momma. GET ON THE TRAIN.

I also see Federal Gubmint limiting spending, the recession ending tommorrow and the banks handing out money like chewing gum.

Life is good.; 1:02 PM
Seanzie said...: Let's hear it Jhag.; 1:04 PM
j-z said...: Time for lunch...any suggestions?; 1:04 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Nice Hoopie, "GET ON THE TRAIN"! Love it. Rolling with the Rollison Express.; 1:05 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: J-Z- Stick with a boring Subway sandwhich.; 1:06 PM
Seanzie said...: Welcome to Moes!; 1:06 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Anyone had Jimmy John's subs? They are great.; 1:07 PM
Jet said...: I think Salsa's had coke from Jimmy Johns on a regular basis.; 1:11 PM
AU1292 said...: Kenneth Carter commits to Auburn over Alabama, LSU, Clemson and Ole Miss among others.; 1:12 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Sweet. Let the good times continue. Time for a big RB to commit now.; 1:13 PM
Jet said...: That's great news, 1292!

Unfortunately, Greg McElroy, who had a trash time TD pass late in the Iron Bowl, is going to win the Heisman Trophy this year.; 1:13 PM
Anonymous said...: Moe's is good "chain" food.

Wifey and I do this new Japanese restaurant for lunch on Mondays. No knife flipping show, therefore it is affordable for lunch. No pesky gluten either.; 1:14 PM
Unknown said...: Ah, McElroy was the scrub that came in to run up the score when the game was over. Everyone knows that, based upon the Bambi Creed, that game didn't count anyway.; 1:15 PM
Monica said...: Nice Hoopie! Ya know Hoopie you've gotten much funnier. I'm going to take all the credit for it, too.
:-)

mmmmmmmm Moes - I so wish I had a burrito from Moes right now. Although I did just make myself a very yummy sammich.; 1:15 PM
mytommyd said...: Now Steve don't go to name calling again; 1:16 PM
Jet said...: Wasn't avoiding gluten the substance of the message at the beginning of Def Leppard's "Rock of Ages?"

Gooten gleiten, don't eat gluten.

Or something like that?; 1:17 PM
Monica said...: I had the best sushi I have had in my whole life from Surin in B'ham.; 1:17 PM
Seanzie said...: I actually had Moe's for lunch, y'all be jealous!; 1:17 PM
Monica said...: HAHAHAHAHA Jet

RISE UP GATHER ROUND
ROCK THIS PLACE TO THE GROUND
BURN IT UP GO FOR BROKE
WATCH THE NIGHT GO UP IN SMOKE
ROCK ON; 1:18 PM
Monica said...: That's cold blooded, Sean.; 1:19 PM
Seanzie said...: Committments are fun. Now if only we'd get those big fish!; 1:23 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: The problem with the big fish Sean is that we are having so much fun reeling them in with our ultra lite rod and reel.; 1:27 PM
Monica said...: i love fishing with an ultra lite; 1:30 PM
Anonymous said...: Goddess....I really do owe it all to you. Thanks dahling. You remind me of someone....

Sean...the jealosy you caused will subside around 7EDT. We're now doing Moes for dinner.

Mr. Carter, our new DL is 6'-5", 270# with what appears to be a low body fat count based on the photos. Methinks this recruit is probably courtesy of THE ROCK.; 1:30 PM
Seanzie said...: I'm fishing ignorant, what is an ultra lite?; 1:30 PM
mytommyd said...: Ya lost me Eddie; 1:30 PM
Monica said...: ultra lite is a lite weight rod that lets you feel LOTS more action when fishing - let's you cast small lures and it's really good for artificials for small mouth; 1:34 PM
Monica said...: you hook a 3 lb small mouth on an ultra lite and it's like fighting a blue marlin - i exaggerate, but you get the idea; 1:35 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: mrtommy- Like Mon said, fishing with an ultra lite can be a lot of fun. Takes longer to reel them in, but more enjoyable. Just a comparison between our recruiting.; 1:36 PM
Jet said...: He said "reel." Heh heh heh heh.; 1:36 PM
mytommyd said...: I was about to put down another comment like that Jet, but I then thought better of it; 1:38 PM
Jet said...: I'm a subtle man, TommyD.; 1:38 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Just to clarify, i'm not from Reeltown, sorry to those that are, especially with your favorite citizen Charles.; 1:38 PM
mytommyd said...: BTW Goddess, RE a post a couple days ago, I was referring to the "why do you have a kid" site. Don't even know if you remember the comments but for some reason I want to explain two days late.; 1:40 PM
Anonymous said...: Ultralite is normally 2-6# test line on an open-faced spinning reel. It is good for stealthy presentations. Trout fishermen use those rigs on small, tree canopied No Ga. streams to catch 4"-6" native trout. I go once a year with some buddies, but in order to be good, you gotta do it a lot. I prefer to catch big, stoopid large mouth bass.; 1:41 PM
mytommyd said...: I found a stats site. I have a good feeling about our improvement on the offense. It's not possible to fall much further down the list than we were.; 1:44 PM
Monica said...: what did you say about that site, Tommy?; 1:45 PM
mytommyd said...: In order to be good you gotta do it alot. True.; 1:45 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: mrtommy- If last year ever tought me anything it was to never say "surely it can't be any worse than last year". I refuse to say those words or believe them anylonger.; 1:46 PM
mytommyd said...: Just wondered how you came about it, Monica; 1:46 PM
Aeronaut said...: Auburn is still recruiting both Mike Thornton and Jeffrey Whitaker.

By the way, has Auburn signed a guy from greenville lately?; 1:47 PM
Monica said...: I'm not taking that bait. I typed it out, but I decided to prove AGAIN that I do, indeed, have a filter.

Tommy - my bro-in-law sent it to me.; 1:48 PM
mytommyd said...: But Eddie there are only 5 or 6 spots left on the list. Certainly we'll be better than Washington .... right?; 1:49 PM
Anonymous said...: Eddie.....surely....it can't be worse than last year.

Last year was dysfunctional offensive football exemplified.; 1:51 PM
Jet said...: Aero ...

I understand they have "offers."
Do they have "commitable offers?" I love new phrases.

I've operated under the assumption that we would sign one or two DTs at the most. We've got our No. 1 guy committed (whatever that means).; 1:52 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I haven't forgotten you all.

I have one short thing to write and then I'll be here for the remainder of the afternoon.

I'll be posting about various stuff. See you at 2:45ish CDT.; 1:52 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Washington hired them a heck of an offensive coach in Sarkisian. See, you just can't say it right now.; 1:52 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Salsa: You're pushing it.

I know you have thoughtful stuff to add. Don't disappoint me.; 1:54 PM
Monica said...: I think talk radio is bad for Josh Moon's health. He gets too upset.; 1:54 PM
mytommyd said...: However it was nice to see our defense, despite all the problems was ranked in the top 20.; 1:54 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Agreed Mon. He does so much better with race issues and politics :)!!!!!!; 1:56 PM
Jet said...: Salsa,

You gonna take that from him? Really. Show him who's the Shark. Nobody talks to a Bama man like that. Right?; 1:57 PM
Monica said...: When he starts using that voice pitch that only dogs can hear he's loosing it.; 1:57 PM
Aeronaut said...: I think Mike Thornton has a very 'commitable' offer. Thornton has visited Auburn thrice over summer, including a visit last Sunday.

Whitaker was in Auburn on Saturday. I don't know how commitable an offer he has.

I think (Hope) AU signs these three DTs.; 2:02 PM
Anonymous said...: Bammer....Bahammer.....Banhammer........Banhammer Bammer!!!; 2:03 PM
Monica said...: Hoopie - I just listed to your call on Eddie and Sensi's show.

Nice.; 2:04 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Look, I hate Salsa as much as the next, but he does serve a purpose if he doesn't cross the line. He makes me proud to be an Auburn Fan and realize how crazy some bama fans can be. It's entertaining to say the least.; 2:06 PM
Anonymous said...: Thanks....I'm not a call in kinda guy, but Sensi/Eddie had a good discussion going and no one else was calling in......; 2:07 PM
Monica said...: You should be a call in kind of guy more often.; 2:10 PM
Seanzie said...: Did I miss a Salsa Shark gem?; 2:14 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Again, thanks Hoopie. Hope to have more call-ins in upcoming shows. Maybe even a girl in WV will call-in to chat :)!!!!; 2:15 PM
j-z said...: Nope...just a douchebag being a douchebag.; 2:16 PM
Seanzie said...: C'mon J-Z tell me how you really feel!; 2:17 PM
j-z said...: I have to be careful. This is a family blog.; 2:18 PM
Unknown said...: My worst nightmare's realized. The HABOTN turned into a fishing blog.; 2:19 PM
Jet said...: Remember, J-Z

You catch flies with honey, not vinegar.

Even if they have a great familiarity with vinegar.; 2:19 PM
Monica said...: It is my intention to tune in this week. If y'all say something that inspires me to call then I will. I just can't call in for the heck of it. You know how I hate calling attention to myself.; 2:21 PM
Anonymous said...: Eddie..yeah...as far as Bammers go...he's not as bad as most..but, I prefer not to have them near me.

Maybe it comes from not having lived in Al since 1980.

We live in a diverse neighborhood: UGA,GT,UT,AU,UF,Spellman,Vandy,Morehouse, etc. A Bammer from Birmingham moves in and the neighbors invite him to the next neighborhood event. By the end of the evening he is teetering drunk and has fully exposed his rich,ignorant, necked-out self. After the event, the neighbors asked me for advice, because I "grew up with them". It's not always possible, but try your best to ignore them is my advice.; 2:21 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: I agree Steve. Time for everyone to get in line and start showing your Rollison Express Tickets. We are about to board. This ticket is way hotter than the hogwarts express, so step right up and buy your ticket now.; 2:22 PM
Monica said...: I heard on song on one of my new favorite HBO shows that you need to hear, Eddie! I'll see if I can find it.; 2:23 PM
Monica said...: Welcome to Auburn, Kenneth Carter. WDE!; 2:24 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Mon- It's got to be from Hung, your new favorite HBO show!; 2:25 PM
Jet said...: Walked in on Mrs. Jet watching "True Blood."

I can't tell you what was my reaction.; 2:26 PM
Anonymous said...: Wooo Woooo...All Aboard!; 2:26 PM
j-z said...: Better than walking in and catching her watching a show called "Hung," or vice versa.; 2:27 PM
Jet said...: J-Z ...

What would it say if ... nevermind.

I think I know the answer.; 2:28 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: New Thread up!; 2:30 PM