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8.20.2009

HoF adjustments

Hey everyone. Periodically, we tweak our Hall of Fame (seen at right) to reflect changes in our membership. Sometimes people leave. More often, new HOTTIES arrive and make their mark.

This is the only blog that honors its most valuable posters in such a public manner. To make the list means you're valued and loved and respected by your HABOTN peers and the thousands more readers who never post.

It's quite an honor.

So here's what we're doing:

PROMOTED FROM 'NOTABLE NEWCOMERS' TO 'FEELING THE HEAT':
ehyou
digger4AU
depressedAUfan
Norm (new identity)
BinOBA
Spongeworthy
wtc
Sean
cincytiger

ADDED TO 'NOTABLE NEWCOMERS':
Aeronaut
Chocolate Scott
chip chip
coosa
Fearless Freep
wes
Jason Crawford
paulmain
Lowcountry Tiger
Craig Miller
AU1292
Loganville Tiger
IV

IT WAS FUN WHILE IT LASTED:
cotton
Cory
vrga
dan
tigerfan44
Will
wakeriderof87
Andrew
alan (from montgomery)

Also of note:

* Congratulations to all newcomers and the newly promoted. We're glad you're here!

* I have ordered the 'Feeling The Heat' with those closest to RoF consideration, at least in my view, at the top. The only way to make it into the Ring of Fire is to be voted in by current Ring of Fire members.

* I wasn't going to place IV on the list due to his very recent debut, but a few members contacted me privately to make sure IV was included.

504 Comments:

Aeronaut said...: No way !!; 2:13 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Aero with the long-distance win.; 2:15 PM
Aeronaut said...: Domo Arrigato, JGT.

I'm so fast I chase rabbits and squirrels and talibans.

PS: Michael: 03 from grad school.; 2:16 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Scott Chocolate,

...continued from the other thread.

If you remember in the 2001 game at Vandy, Carnell Williams went 51 yards for his first career TD in that game...

And when Vandy was making their comeback Dan Stricker caught a "TD" in the back of the endzone on the open end of the stadium that he A) didn't hold on to & B) didn't land in bounds even if he held onto it.

I remember Tub losing it and running out into the endzone.

The 1993 Vandy game, if not for the goalline stand, that season is crushed.; 2:19 PM
WarEagleRK said...: Congrats to all the promoted hotties.; 2:19 PM
Alan said...: :(; 2:20 PM
Unknown said...: ehyou is definitely deserving. I have enjoyed IVs posts also.; 2:22 PM
E-Bro said...: Sorry for the repost from the last thread, but thought it might have got lost in the thread transfer shuffle. Here goes:

I worked up in the press box as the telecommunications guy with the coaches' headsets during the 2001 Vandy game and the coaches' headsets upstairs went out during the first half and then the they announced it over the loudspeaker so that the Vandy coaches would stop using their headsets as well and I just thought, "Great, now the entire stadium knows I failed at my job." Well, I didn't really, it was out of my control and it was just time for those old headsets to stop working.

Mazzone was on the field calling plays, so our offense was fine, but Lovett was up top and so it was down to Joe Whitt to call defensive plays for a little while and when asked for a playcall, all he could reply with was, "Uh...uh...base defense." Good times.; 2:23 PM
Taylor said...: Man I was demoted to further down the list of feeling the heat.. ouch; 2:23 PM
Unknown said...: Taylor, take it as encouragement to bring it or the fact that we have had a lot of new quality posters show up.; 2:25 PM
Norm said...: Wow. I'm honored. I have so many people to thank. But first among those would have to be Jet/George for forcing me to stop lurking and start posting. I am awesome.

Keep Hate Alive.; 2:26 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Another good excerpt from the Clay Travis book that my brother passed along. Enjoy

Insights to the UT Season- South Carolina Game; 2:28 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Aero chasing Taliban hares!!! Way to go!!!; 2:28 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Congrats to all the newly promoted Hotties!

Well Done!; 2:28 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: JGT - thanks for adding me to the "Notable Newcomers"!

WERK - I thought I remembered that '01 game as kind of a coming out party for Caddy. I had definitely forgotten about the Stricker "catch", but I do remember screaming at the refs during that game, so that was probably why. Do you remember which endzone - the one closest to Memorial Gym or the other one?; 2:28 PM
WarEagleRK said...: The TD was in the open end of the stadium.; 2:29 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: quantity is apparently better than quality.

Norm -you are great, and hilarious.; 2:31 PM
Anonymous said...: Cangrats to all the newbies and those who have ascended.

Now I must blast you all cause I descended. But it must be with substance.

Great job as always JGT!!; 2:31 PM
Anonymous said...: It's because I didn't change my pic back.; 2:33 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: .... a steady IV infusion is healthy for all Hotties.; 2:33 PM
wes said...: this is so unexpected and an honor...i feel like i have so many people to thank. of course, i would like to thank the academy, my country, my God, and my hatred for all things crimson.; 2:33 PM
Anonymous said...: And excuse me

Cangrats = Congrats!; 2:33 PM
j-z said...: Congrats to all. My lifelong dream is to make it into Mr. Tate's Peeps section. Stalkerlicious!

What happened to Barkley for Governor?; 2:34 PM
wes said...: oh, and JGT of course...; 2:34 PM
Unknown said...: There are quite a few people feeling the heat that are deserving of the ROF. THT is who I am putting my money on.; 2:34 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: j-z- I think Barkley is still working on his golf swing.; 2:35 PM
Unknown said...: And I will gladly take my new title as Auburn Insider Critic.; 2:36 PM
Seanzie said...: Crazy day here in the ATL, just wanted to thank Jay G for the recognition.

Eddie what happened to Man U?? On another note, I'm enjoying your work.

Congrats to all other promoted Hotties!; 2:36 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: WERK, that's what I thought. I was going to feel really stupid if it had happened right in front of me and I didn't remember it very well. I was in the stands in the other end zone. As mentioned previously, I had no adult beverages in the stadium due to 9/11 concerns, so can't blame anything on intoxication.; 2:36 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: let's not get the cart before the horse, SFC.

But if such an honor ever came my way, I would need a couple of Feeling the Heat Hottie ladies leading the way.; 2:37 PM
Norm said...: Doc/THT - I vaguely recall someone giving you the business for dispensing "medical advice". Who was that wanker and is he/she still here?; 2:37 PM
michael said...: Aeronaut - I graduated undergrad in 05, grad in 07, both in aerospace. I just missed ya!; 2:37 PM
Unknown said...: 2001 was frustrating. My guess is if we played LSU early, we would have beat them.; 2:38 PM
Norm said...: Aero - we know you're busy, but a quick "hey I'm still here" would be appreciated by me and I'd imaging everyone else. Except maybe Monica because she's just mean.; 2:39 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Steve- It's your title now :).

Sean- Damn, just damn. I knew I was going to hear something about the loss yesterday, especially when it came to a newly promoted team. Oh well. We start slow but finish on top.; 2:40 PM
j-z said...: Aero...I second Norm's comments. The images on the news from your neck of the woods have not been very reassuring lately. Thoughts, prayers and much respect to you.; 2:42 PM
E-Bro said...: Exactly Eddie. We've dropped points at Newcastle and Reading (who both went on to get relegated) the last two seasons and came out on top. Hopefully things remain cordial between you and Sean after Arsenal comes to Old Trafford next Saturday.; 2:43 PM
Unknown said...: I am actually listening to Auburn Insider radio at the moment. For some reason they are failing to worship Tuberville.; 2:43 PM
Seanzie said...: I'm looking forward to that match, although it doesn't bode well for the away team.; 2:44 PM
michael said...: I still can't believe so many Hotties have chosen European soccer teams to be fans of. Is it completely arbitrary, or do you fellas have reasons for liking the teams you do?; 2:46 PM
E-Bro said...: I dunno, Arsenal is looking strong early on with wins at Everton and Celtic (in the CL qualifier, which looked glorious in Fox Sports HD the other day). I'm expecting a scoring draw unfortunately for my Red Devils. Just hope we beat Wigan on Saturday.; 2:47 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Me and Gunner can keep it friendly. I like that their is someone else to chat Premiership with. The match at Ole Trafford should be a good one.; 2:47 PM
Unknown said...: Soccer? Blah!!!!; 2:47 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Alan, dude, have we seen you during the past nine months?; 2:48 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Michael- Give the Premiership a serious try and you will be hooked. I love it.; 2:48 PM
digger4au said...: Thanks Jay for the recognition.
I have been through some tough times lately but hope to improve with time.
IV I graduated in 1956, when did you graduate?; 2:49 PM
Unknown said...: The head coach in waiting thing is very interesting. We have Trooper Taylor as assistant head coach. I wish we had Malzahn as a head coach in waiting, but since Chizik just arrived, he would be waiting a long time, hopefully.; 2:49 PM
Seanzie said...: Michael, when I first started at Coke I had a contact at a DC who was straight off the boat from London. He is a HUGE Arsenal fan and talked to me about it literally every day. So I started keeping up and now I'm hooked.; 2:49 PM
E-Bro said...: Michael, I've always enjoyed soccer, but really caught the bug after the 2002 World Cup and just started watching all the games I could and became a big fan of Manchester United after seeing what they stand for. So it wasn't arbitrary for me. Happened over time.

Actually spent some time living in London back in 2005 and made it up to Old Trafford (United's home stadium) for a Champions League match.; 2:51 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Coach-in-waiting anytime soon at Auburn would be a terrible sign for Chizik. Like you Steve, I hope Chizik is here a long time and achieves alot.; 2:51 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Norm, a quick google finds this post back on signing day in February:

Gonzo said...
AND THT,

Your status on The HABOTN does not qualify you to dish out unsolicited medical advise.; 2:51 PM
j-z said...: Watching the Premiership soccer games is amazing. That league definitely elevates the game to a new level.; 2:53 PM
Unknown said...: shesaid hasn't been on much lately. I wonder what happened. I consider shesaid a contender.; 2:53 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 2:54 PM
Anonymous said...: j-z - there was a goal yesterday that was ridiculous; 2:54 PM
E-Bro said...: As big of a United fan as I am, when it comes to watching specific leagues, I much more prefer Spain's La Liga. Hopefully ESPN (which now has rights to some La Liga games) starts showing those games on ESPN2HD.; 2:55 PM
Unknown said...: Eddie, the more I hear from Chizik, the more I am convinced that he has the personality to be a head coach. Many people make the mistake of thinking a good coordinator (i.e. Mike Dubose) will make a good head coach. The truth is that the jobs are very different. Bill Oliver is a good example of a guy I don't think had the head coach personality. Boom is another. I liked his intensity, could have done without the profanity, but wouldn't have wanted him as a head coach. I am officially a Chizik man, and the season hasn't even started.; 2:56 PM
Fearless Freep said...: Wow, JGT, I am truly honored, and surprised.

I've been recommending this site to a certain select few AU fans. I truly believe it has become the best AU info source of any kind (including my limited experience with the pay sites), and I want to drive traffic here, but I don't want the 'wrong' kind of folks to find out about it.

Except for Faker, of course. He's good folks, despite his poor choice of educational opportunities.

Thanks again for the cred!!; 2:57 PM
E-Bro said...: THT, does your son constantly sing about blowing bubbles (West Ham theme song)?

As much as I watch and love soccer, I still know where my sporting priorities lay: Auburn and SEC football.; 2:57 PM
Unknown said...: I am with you Fearless. I would like to see a lot of good Auburn people here, and even more good Bama folks like Faker. On the other hand, I would never even reference HABOTN in the al.com forums. I would hate this place to ever become as useless as those forums.; 2:58 PM
Unknown said...: Hmmmm, Eddie's Brother reminds me of an old TV show. I think it was called Eddie's Father or something like that.; 2:59 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Eddie's bro - not in front of me. But I have no doubt he probably sings it in the shower, when he's not singing Zevon. He went to West Ham's last home match in May and had a blast.

Time for me to shut it down and start the 100 minute commute. Got to get home and do a little research. WERK has raised the bar.

WAR EAGLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll be hatin' every slow driver on the way home, cause I'll be thinkin' they're bammers.; 3:01 PM
Seanzie said...: We're getting awfully close folks, I can hear the band in the back of my mind already.; 3:04 PM
muxi87 said...: thought someone may want to see this:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4409799

They've got someone blogging from AU.; 3:04 PM
digger4au said...: If you need a refresher on HATE BAMA
Sign up for the digger "lived through 1973 to 1981 debacle". Pesonally indured several Legion Field heatbreaks. SEC officials never cheat but they did lean heavy in one direction.; 3:06 PM
j-z said...: Can we preempt Puppet Hour today for a Pants Off Dance Off? We haven't had one of those in a long time.; 3:11 PM
E-Bro said...: Exactly Sean. I was scrolling through my Comcast guide on tv last night last night and was able to see previews for the two Thursday night games on ESPN on the Sept. 3 (N.C. State-South Carolina and Boise St.-Oregon). I got all warm and fuzzy inside.; 3:12 PM
Anonymous said...: Thanks muxi -

Chris Low
One of the biggest surprises for me was Chris Todd winning the Auburn quarterback job. Wasn't sure his shoulder was healthy, but he tells me today that he's making all the throws and is 100 percent confident in it.; 3:12 PM
Norm said...: J-Z - I'm working from home today (tomorrow too) and I'm all for pants off. I'm already barefoot and wearing shorts. I'm not sure about the dancing though because I'm chronically afflicted with the "over 40 white guy" syndrome. But, I guess I could just tell you that I have awesome moves and no one would ever know differently.; 3:13 PM
Harrison said...: chris low also just said Mike Gundy was high on UT's list last year; 3:15 PM
Seanzie said...: Well Mike Gundy's a man, he's 41!! (or 42?); 3:19 PM
ehyou said...: I come back from a meeting and.....promotion!

Thanks JGT, you got the most rockin' blog around.; 3:29 PM
Jet said...: As the ex-leader of the Free World ... I'd like to say:

1. I don't give a rip about soccer. It's what they play in the Axis of Evil countries, and in my ancestral home of Scotland, which pissed me off to no end today.
2. I hate UAT.
3. I'm glad to see the promotions. Good people doin' good things. The fire burns brightly at HABOTN.
4. I will see my 155th Auburn football game in person on September 5.
5. My favorite road game in attendance -- although it was ugly -- was the 2004 victory over UAT to complete the perfect regular season. ElTurbo and I sat in the upper deck, made our way down toward the AU section, joining in the announcement to the Infidels that we had, in fact, just beat the hell out of them.
6. I hate UAT.
7. My favorite Auburn game I ever attended was the 1982 UAT game. I was unchained and nothing would ever be the same.; 3:31 PM
ehyou said...: My wife last night:
You watch videos of practice,not a game, but practice. If that's not bad enough, you have notifications sent to your phone that there's a new video of practice. You're disturbed.; 3:34 PM
Anonymous said...: §teveFC said...
There are quite a few people feeling the heat that are deserving of the ROF. THT is who I am putting my money on.

I agree 100%. TarHeel is DEFINITELY ROF worthy (I think so, anyway)!; 3:34 PM
Jet said...: Tell Mrs. Ehyou the Allen Iverson Fan Club meets on Tuesdays.; 3:35 PM
Anonymous said...: Jet, unchained from what?; 3:36 PM
Unknown said...: Doesn't everyone work in their underwear? And my 10 second commute is rough.; 3:36 PM
Unknown said...: Tar Heel Tiger gets a great shout out on Auburn Insider!!! Way to go THT.; 3:37 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: Luv, you just unknowingly asked Jet for what should be the post of the day.; 3:38 PM
Unknown said...: Wow, just heard the Saban speech on Auburn Insider. Did he go to a camp at OSU for how to handle the media? Has Mike Gundy been coaching some coaches?; 3:41 PM
Anonymous said...: Scott, I can be slow sometimes...are you saying his answer to my question is going to be the post of the day?; 3:42 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: Yes, luv. Jet - no pressure, but hurry up with your masterpiece. I had to watch that IB on tv, but I was no less unchained.; 3:46 PM
Aeronaut said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 3:48 PM
Anonymous said...: Jet does have some stories. Have any of you read the SWAT Team story on his blog? Good Times!; 3:48 PM
E-Bro said...: Anybody see where the father of the woman that Bama LB Courtney Upshaw allegedly abused/harassed is siding with Upshaw in the matter, saying his daugther is at fault. Because, you know, football is more important than family. WTF!
I guess the maxim from the early 1990s still holds true (well half of the equation anyway): We may pay our players, but we don't beat our women. Wow.; 3:50 PM
Jet said...: Luv ...

I was unchained from the shackles of losing to those $*%'s for nine straight years and hearing about it from my Son of Sidewalk "friends" of my youth. We were unchained from the ridiculous notion that we couldn't compete with them toe to toe until the Lord returns again.; 3:51 PM
Anonymous said...: I sure wish last season hadn't been such a disaster. I wanted a few more wins.; 3:55 PM
Anonymous said...: 'Cause you know in the bammers' eyes, that one loss erased the 6 in row Auburn had.; 3:56 PM
Anonymous said...: THT deserves ROF honors.

Poor old salsa. Never to make the wall.; 3:59 PM
Jet said...: Don't worry, kids, I'm sure the Hall is bronzing an ice cream scoop in anticipation of THT's arrival one day.; 4:00 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: ehyou, your previous post is classic! videos of practice! u ddddddaaaaannnnggg right!; 4:03 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: I knew Jet would say it better than I could. I went to school every year from 1st grade - 9th grade having to listen to that crap. 10th grade was the first time I was ever excited to go back to school after Thanksgiving!; 4:03 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: Luv, 'unchained' from the bondage and tyranny of the evil empire. the '82 victory broke the streak that the Bear had over us.

FREEEEEDOM!!!!!!!!

gotta love Patrick Fain Dye for that decade. the best in school history.; 4:05 PM
Aeronaut said...: The latest 'injury list' is very disturbing. I hope it's mostly little things. The following folks were seen added to the muscles beach:

Jonathan Evans,
Ben Tate,
John Cubelic,
Neiko Thorpe,
Terrel Zachery,
Jake Ricks,
Zach Clayton,
Byron Isom.

That's in addition to the regulars.; 4:07 PM
Anonymous said...: My bama hate is pretty strong from just living here for the past 10 years. I cannot imagine what it must have been like to live through those years. I can understand why some you Hotties' hate runs so deep!; 4:10 PM
Aeronaut said...: Sorry .. the list was pulled from another guy in my pre-naptime final check for the day's progress.

time for a nap and then gym. Hold the fort.

Thanks JGT.; 4:10 PM
Quitstina said...: Congrats, everyone!; 4:10 PM
Anonymous said...: I heard about that yesterday, Aero, and yes, it is very disturbing.; 4:11 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Ouch hurts to get demoted. Don't worry, I'll be back when life slows down a little.; 4:17 PM
Anonymous said...: Did you guys hear about the Memphis basketball team?; 4:23 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: just heard about Memphis. sucks for their fans. Cap doesn't care. he's at UK. the players lived it and probably don't worry too much about it. they've got to find a way to punish the peeps who put their schools in these situations.

speaking of...Eric Ramsey,; 4:24 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: you had better not let me find you!; 4:25 PM
Monica said...: Congrats to everyone.; 4:27 PM
AU1292 said...: I see how it is.; 4:27 PM
Unknown said...: Everyone forgets basketball in 16 days... Can't wait.; 4:29 PM
Unknown said...: I have a curious problem. I'm invited to remain in Atl opening weekend with some VT friends and teach them how to properly spew venom at the Tyde.
OR
Make the beloved trip to the Plains.

What do do.? Go with the heart and to Auburn.? Go see the better game and get my hate on.?

Thoughts please; 4:35 PM
Monica said...: Are there stores called "Big Lots" in Alabama?; 4:35 PM
chip chip said...: yikes! notable newcomer status even though my HABOTN time has been severely hampered recently by the new job. i plan on being back hot n' heavy once the season starts. thanks jgt. i have access to all the pay sites but this is THE place for AU news!!!; 4:36 PM
Monica said...: Always chose love.; 4:36 PM
chip chip said...: big lots is a dangerous place.; 4:36 PM
Monica said...: why, Chip?; 4:37 PM
scott,will not,from tucson said...: basketball?; 4:37 PM
scott,will not,from tucson said...: oh, coongrats to all the well deserved promotions.; 4:38 PM
chip chip said...: marc, a seat @ JH has been awaiting your behind all offseason. do not disappoint it.; 4:39 PM
ehyou said...: I call it "Big Lots Of Junk"

I love that store, you never know what you'll find in there.; 4:39 PM
Monica said...: chip chip was chip chip your original name on here? you've been around for a while haven't you?; 4:39 PM
chip chip said...: you can spend a lot of time and money in there mon.; 4:39 PM
AUfan said...: Monica, yes there are. Including one in Auburn. Supposedly, there merchandise is purchased from stores that discontinue these items. My wife loves it.; 4:40 PM
chip chip said...: pretty much mon. i started posting when i was laid off back in february of this year. i used another name like the first two days or so. i don't even remember what it was.; 4:40 PM
ehyou said...: Chris Low will be posting several articles after today's visit to the Plains.

This one has some nice Ziemba quotes.; 4:41 PM
AUfan said...: "their" merchandise. Sorry.; 4:42 PM
Unknown said...: chip chip.
That is how I'm leaning. My NEW seats are waiting and I'm excited to see the view.

But I live in ATL and I really hate the Tide.
Nothing beats pulling against the Tyde (and for Hokie Hokie High) from my other seat in the BibbGraves Amp Theater..; 4:42 PM
Jet said...: Marc ...

Let the dead bury the dead. Step into the light and meet your obligations at home.; 4:45 PM
Monica said...: I find "nothing beats pulling against the tide" disturbing. Pulling FOR the Tigers beats the hell out of pulling against that school in sincere opinion. That's just me.; 4:46 PM
Monica said...: Thanks for the Big Lots info guys. I have to send Luv shopping for a tailgate item. I'm going to send her to Big Lots. I bet she's excited.; 4:46 PM
chip chip said...: it'll take the VT fans about 4-6 minutes to start hating those effin' cousin humpers of their own free will. they will need no further instruction.; 4:47 PM
Unknown said...: LOL. Big Lots of Junk... Some cheap shistuff in there. Some good junk sometimes.; 4:47 PM
Monica said...: Marc! The Dean of Hate has spoken. There is no more definitive word.; 4:48 PM
Unknown said...: I just heard on the Insider that Bates practiced at linebacker. Simply incredible.; 4:48 PM
Monica said...: My favorite is my sister calling Whole Foods "Whole Paycheck".; 4:49 PM
AUfan said...: Thanks to Jay for the promotion. My comments are not popular at times, but I appreciate the chance to post without being called a Bammer.

Jay and his "no-spin" reporting of Auburn sports, along with the members here, have made this the best place for Auburn sports information and discussion I have found anywhere.; 4:49 PM
chip chip said...: i guess AU needs to hold open tryouts for LB next week. this is getting redonkulous.; 4:50 PM
chip chip said...: bammer; 4:51 PM
Monica said...: depressed you HAD to know that was coming; 4:51 PM
Unknown said...: I'm headed to the Plains. Whoamikiddin'.? I would be really annoyed if in the Dome watching Tyde win..!

"Whole Paycheck"...HA.! That is right. It smells like fish in that place too.. Simply nasty.; 4:52 PM
Anonymous said...: Monica, yes and it's just a bunch of JUNK.; 4:52 PM
chip chip said...: i admit that was cheap. i can't resist the low hanging fruit sometimes.; 4:53 PM
Anonymous said...: I hadn't read any of the other responses. I see I'm not alone in my opinion.; 4:54 PM
Anonymous said...: Monica, I've heard Whole Foods called that too.

And, yes, I'm thrilled about having to go to Big Lots. But,for you...; 4:55 PM
bigdaddy334 said...: what up my au fans; 4:56 PM
Fearless Freep said...: Marc:

Hate is hate, but in J-H you will be amongst your family.

And this is coming from someone who will be proudly wearing my grandfather's 1920 VPI class ring that night.

Besides, one of the most enjoyable simple pleasures in the college football world is joining the cheering throng whenever the Tide is mentioned second in a score update by the J-H announcer. Especially when it's a final.; 4:56 PM
Unknown said...: "Otis Mounds. Otis Mounds. Please report to the Auburn locker room."

We'll be fine at LB with Pybus and Herring back.

Would not rule out seeing AC or Coleman standing up either.. Think about that for a second... Makes you sort of grin don't it.? ;); 4:56 PM
Monica said...: But Luv hey all say it's cheap junk and they love it...

;-)

The Whole Paycheck in B'ham doesn't stink and I love it!; 4:57 PM
Unknown said...: depressed, know that you are appreciated here, even if I do think you have the worst nick:)

As for people not agreeing, that is as expected. Possibly all members of the RoF that disagree with me should be removed, but it would be terribly lonely there.; 4:58 PM
Unknown said...: How about overlyOptomisticAUFan. That works for me.; 4:59 PM
Unknown said...: FearlessFreep.

Agree 100%.

A son of a '20 VPI grad. Got to share that with my Hokie buds.; 4:59 PM
Anonymous said...: I guess on my salary, I shouldn't knock Big Lots.

Tuesday Morning is a bunch of junk too (at least the one in Alabaster is).

I've never been to Whole Foods. It's one of my brother's favorite stores.; 5:01 PM
Monica said...: Hokies are thugalicious and I like them only because WVU hates them so.; 5:01 PM
Unknown said...: By the way, there was some ironic irony that happened recently. You have all heard about the Saban beat down of the media recently. Well, it wasn't very long ago I suggested to Jay that he post a depth chart based upon his opinion to give us an idea of where we stand. Yes, I take credit for the bonehead idea.; 5:02 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: AU1292, you deserve to be on the NN list. I'll add you now.; 5:04 PM
chip chip said...: the out of date 55 gallon drum of off brand cheese puffs you can get at big lots are amazing. at least the colors you see after eating them are... consume them in a safe place.; 5:16 PM
IV said...: I am speechless and that is all I can say; 5:33 PM
AUfan said...: chip chip, providing low hanging fruit is my specialty:)

If you ladies want a real treat while in Auburn, check out Mikes Merchandise. Think flea market with a roof and walls.; 5:36 PM
cincytiger said...: Wow, I go install drapery rods & hang drapes for my niece and I come back to a promotion! Thanks, Jay!

I know only the ROF members get to vote on new members, but if I was one, I would vote for THT.; 5:37 PM
cincytiger said...: I love WHole Foods and Big Lots and Mike's in Auburn! I have widely varying tastes.; 5:38 PM
cincytiger said...: I know this is my third post in a row, so I won't go to four. But, the best game I ever attended was the 1989 Iron Bowl. I don't think anything will ever beat the atmosphere and having bama on our turf. Very sweet.; 5:39 PM
chip chip said...: gotta run and make the homemade ice cream for my youngest's 3rd birthday this saturday. a batch of chocolate w/ brownies and a batch of vanilla for the boring folks. wish me luck. i've already put a lot of work into the prep.; 5:41 PM
Monica said...: Luv you never take this long to answer an email. Where are you?; 5:52 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Monica says, "Always choose love"

I would like to amend that to say,
"Always choose love, except go for money in second marriages".

That's what MrsTHT and I are planning.

Marc - there is no reason any Auburn fan should be at a non-Iron Bowl UA-T game, unless of course a Utah-style beatdown is 110% guaranteed.; 5:52 PM
mytommyd said...: Congrats to all the newcomers, and heat feelers!!!; 5:54 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: btw, I read a lot of comments on my Palm phone instead of watching the road on the long drive home. I had to be removed from my car with the Jaws of Life.; 5:54 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: My head wouldn't fit through the door anymore. You people are nuts and you have no idea what you're talking about.; 5:54 PM
Anonymous said...: Monica, I was eating dinner and then I went outside to tend to something. And, since I'm so sweet, my legs are covered with mosquito bites and I wasn't even out there ten minutes.; 5:58 PM
Anonymous said...: Tar Heel Tiger said...
Marc - there is no reason any Auburn fan should be at a non-Iron Bowl UA-T game, unless of course a Utah-style beatdown is 110% guaranteed.

Tar Heel, I agree with you 100%!!!!; 6:01 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: you're fortunate, Luv. MrsTHT always gets deer ticks on her, and it only takes her a couple of minutes to catch her quota.; 6:04 PM
cincytiger said...: I hste bugs - especially chiggers!; 6:07 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: i admit i chose HATE over LOVE back in 2006 (i think). i went to the UT-Bama game here in Knoxville instead of listening to the AU-NonConference patsy on the radio. we won by 30 or so and UT beat the Tide. it's the only time i have ever sang Rocky Top and i enjoyed every second of it! plus i had a seat on the 40 yard line lower level. a one man hate-party!!!!

HATE.....it's good for ya.; 6:07 PM
cincytiger said...: hste = hate; 6:07 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: naw, cincy, you were right the first time. Hste the bugs and save the hate for bama!; 6:08 PM
Jet said...: He said "heat feelers." Heh heh heh heh.; 6:09 PM
Anonymous said...: All I can say is, "WOW!"; 6:18 PM
cincytiger said...: THT, Was your freshman year in 1973 or 75 by any chance?; 6:27 PM
j-z said...: IMHO, THT deserves a battlefield promotion for his efforts on the countdown. Besides, that will move me up a spot...

I have three Iron Bowl experiences that are all equal for me. 1989, my first year as a season ticket holder, our seats were on the front row in the end zone next to the student section. I got to give James Joseph a high five on the first touchdown.

1997--Most electric atmosphere in the 4th quarter EVER.

2003--I had to go to the game with my former boss. I hated him more than any bammer since the bahr. After Caddy's big opening run, I just grinned at him. I didn't have to speak to convey my disdain. He left right after halftime.; 6:33 PM
Miller said...: Sheesh, I have a busy couple of days at work and miss all kinds of excitement on here...

A big hearty CONGRATS! to all those honored today! Deserving to all of you.

Catching up:
Memphis... what is with these "vacated" wins... does it really matter?

Upshaw... anybody surprised?

Muscle Beach... starting to sound like we may need to import some more sand. It's getting awfully crowded over there!

War Eagle! Hate $pUAT!; 6:35 PM
Anonymous said...: D. Miller, I have an email I want to forward to you in case you're interested. It will be from ctab1968.; 6:40 PM
Miller said...: I'll be on the lookout, luv...; 6:41 PM
Fearless Freep said...: Marc said...

A son of a '20 VPI grad. Got to share that with my Hokie buds.

Make that GRANDson. I'm old, but not THAT old! :-]

The Colonel was one helluva guy, truly a gentleman and a scholar. Graduated from VPI, taught in the War College at West Point during WWII, started Industrial/Systems Engineering programs at two major Universities (NC State and GA Tech), and ended his career teaching a summer course at AU.; 6:46 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: cincy - the latter; 6:47 PM
Miller said...: What's for dinner tonight, Hotties? I'm starving!; 6:52 PM
cincytiger said...: THT,
We were there the same time. Hubby came in 76 & I in 77. Not great football while we were there.; 6:53 PM
Miller said...: Justa Reminda:

A brief announcement for the Hotties out there...

As the much anticipated College Football season approaches, we all have our own thoughts about how the season will go for our team, and others. During the season, we love to toss around our predictions and make picks on the weeks big games. This season, make your picks mean something.

How you ask? Enter the HABOTN Pickers!

Go to Yahoo! Fantasy Sports and enter our College Football Pick'Em contest.

Group ID# 9404
Password: wareagle; 6:54 PM
cincytiger said...: All right, I entered this Pick"Em contest, but I am counting on you hotties walking me through the first week or so. I understand straight picks, it is the spread stuff I don't get. Does Auburn plus 32 mean that Auburn has to win by 32?; 6:56 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: yep cincy, AU football just downright stunk my 4 years there. It immediately improved to Top 20 status the season after I left. I've always figured it was my fault.; 6:58 PM
Harrison said...: I just signed up for the pick 'em, so it's pretty much already over; 7:02 PM
Miller said...: Auburn +32 would mean right the opposite. It would mean that AU was getting 32 points, and as long as they don't lose the game by more than 32, they beat the spread.

You remember when you were a kid and you were playing a game against some weakling kid from the 'hood and you spotted him 10 from the get-go? The spread works similar.

Example:
For the LaTech/AU game... the spread is currently listed as, "AU -13.5" This means that Auburn is expected to win by 2 touchdowns. If AU wins by 14 then they beat the spread, if AU wins, but by 13 or less, then they failed to beat the spread.
So, If you pick AU to win at -13.5 and Auburn wins the game by 13 points or less, you get that pick wrong. For you to get the pick correct, AU would have to win by 14 or more.

make sense? Or confuse you more?; 7:03 PM
IV said...: Wow, I have finally been able to catch my breath and the staff here at the home has gotten my heart rhythm back on track. I need to do some catching up by first of all saying Jay, there is no possible way that anyone on this blog can appreciate your creating, maintaining and continuing to make this the finest blog on the web anymore than I do. I thank you as I kowtow to your hotness. You are without exception the best. I would also like to apologize to the very deserving people who's place I took on the list. And what were those people who talked to Jay on my behalf thinking?

Digger, I did not graduate. Long story made simple, I ran out of smarts, guts and money all at the same time. I attended from fall 1957 thru spring 1959 as a co-op student, so it was not a continuous attendance at that. This remains the one thing on my life's resume that I wished I had filled in.

By your stating that you graduated in 1956 means that you are my senior by a few years. Just think, had I made it a year earlier or you finished a year latter, you could have been one of the upperclassmen that made sure I had my rat cap on. Ah, the good old days.

Lastly, and I do apologize for the length of this post, to the person that was questioning whether to stay in Atlanta for the UAT-VT game or go to our Auburn, always but always take the option to go to Auburn. God has given us only a certain amount of opportunities to go to Auburn. Always go with God's plan.; 7:06 PM
Monica said...: I think I love you, IV.; 7:11 PM
IV said...: Monica... I know I love you and I just hope that my wife of 41 years and your '57(Greg) don't find out.; 7:13 PM
IV said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 7:13 PM
IV said...: Sorry about the double post. I do get excited when a young hot chick comes on to me like that.; 7:15 PM
Unknown said...: As a VPI grad myself (MS) I have to pull for the Hokies even if I can't be at the game.

The fact that I HATE BAMA will only enhance the experience.; 7:15 PM
Unknown said...: Monica, It's all your fault!; 7:17 PM
Unknown said...: Well, I must admit that I am amazed. I read a quote from Ziemba about what occurred last season. He basically said everyone basically quit, including the coaches. Typically I always stand by all the mis-statements I make, but if what he says is true, it was time for Tuberville to leave.

When a team tries to quit, it is the head coaches job to light a fire under them, including coaches. I would have expected to tell any player that wasn't putting forth effort, that if he didn't step hit up, he would need binoculars to ever see the field again. I would say something similar to coaches.

I hate to admit it, but it really does sound like the entire team went plop.; 7:21 PM
IV said...: In my previous post, I was telling Digger about his maybe having been one of the upperclassmen to check to see if I had my rat cap on. Story... In those days, all Auburn freshmen had to buy and wear a rat cap until Auburn beat Alabama in any sport. I wore mine until the end of the '57 beat down of UAT in B'ham. At the end of the game, I tossed my rat cap high in the air and never saw it again. I was so tired of that thing..... What I wouldn't give to have today?; 7:21 PM
Monica said...: Sorry, IV, but Greg found out. I was laughing so hard he asked me about it and I had to read him the string of posts.; 7:22 PM
ehyou said...: IV...
You're on the right track. Endearing yourself to Mon is a good way to stay out of trouble around here.; 7:22 PM
Unknown said...: I like that rat cap concept. It sounds pretty cool.; 7:23 PM
Unknown said...: I am still trying to raise the $10,000 required to become Omnica's favorite.; 7:24 PM
Monica said...: IV I don't suppose you have any photos of you in that rat cap do you? Now THAT would be a treat!; 7:25 PM

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