Kodi seems happy enough. I am beginning to wonder if Malzahn is hoping he can correct some of Kodi's issues on the side after practice and have him as an option as a backup to Todd.
From what I have read, Eltoro is a guy that loves football, whether it is practice or games. He must really be hurting to not be out there. This injury is the worst we have seen so far, which is incredible at this point.
I do think Jay is right. We could expect big things from this team if it had depth. Bates progressing as quickly as he is is a very good sign. One of my hopes early was that a DB or two could switch to LB. While I think we are okay at DB, we don't have any extras because of the attrition.
Kudos on the Office Space reference Jay. I'd like to think the world is a better place because of it. Or am I jumping to...conclusions? Ok, I'll stop now.
I have some anger issues this morning, checking my home email as I started work this morning, I find out someone has hacked my paypal account. They resolved it quickly, but nothing like being violated in your sleep.
Hey, my brother shared this link with me last night. It's a very good read about the firing of Fulmer and the hiring of Kiffen, a kind of behind the scenes look at it.
I'm generally not an optimist, but I can see this team being a lot like the 2000 team that surprised people by winning 9 games. We have to stay healthy, but if we can do that I think we have the talent to compete.
I see Ole Miss as being greatly overrated and Arkansas' D as being something we can put points on the board against. I think those two games can be wins that we aren't really expecting.
RK- I thought the same thing. It is crazy that he would have done that, but hell, that's kiffen.
If we stay healthy, we will win more games than we lose. If things go our way on the injury front, we will be a good team that is competitive in every game. Will we win 8 or 9 games, maybe, but it won't be easy. I do think this team can be more competitve than most think, but I also see things thru orange and blue glasses, so I always take that into consideration.
I'll agree with that Jet. That is the way I feel also.
So Freeman has a hamstring injury and Darren Bates could start at safety. We need Freeman to get healthy and quickly. That injury is the one that scares me the most.
Who gave it? Was it accompanied by the chiseled chin of Chiz? Was it shaded by the shades of Luper? Did the recipient hear banjo music while being stared down by Lolley? Or did Trooper laser down a hack? Or did the hack wonder if he/she was going to be reduced to a mess of chicken wings by Rocker?
Good morning Hotties!! From Oops world this morning.
An NCAA representative is in Knoxville investigating whether the amateur status of Tennessee freshman running back Bryce Brown has been violated, which could potentially make him ineligible.
I marked three loses from the the "in play" column. Maybe Auburn is better than I thought and those teams are in more trouble than I though, but I don't see us as in the same league right now. I hope I'm wrong. I am already tormented over this coming season. That's not good.
I've been re-watching the highlight video of the 2004 season. I've made it through the TN game. That was an awesome game - over 500 yds offense, 6 turnovers, held TN to 293 yds offense when their average was over 500 per game.
As I'm watching, all of a sudden Chizik comes on the screen talking about the defense. I knew he was our coach, but I guess I had forgotten it was this season. It was a surprise to see him.
Here's a little something to get you pumped up this morning:
Courtney Taylor had a play early in the game that helped us keep the momentum going where he ripped a sure interception out of a UT defenders hand and ran it about 15 more yards down the field.
No problem, mond. The Thigh Master always has the answers.
That UT game was awesome. Me and two of my AU buddies had tickets in the UT section. People were heckling us prior to the game. That did not last long.
Mon....$aban goes off on the reporters at least once each season for either asking him about or speculating about his depth chart. He completely lambasted Ian Rappaport last August.
You know...it's kinda like mistakenly askin' the Thigh Master about his bidness.
I have disabled auto-play for this video.
Substance?
ReplyDeleteYessir.
ReplyDeleteVery good video Jay. Thanks for the long hours.
ReplyDeleteTed Roof, a man of few words.
Kodi seems happy enough. I am beginning to wonder if Malzahn is hoping he can correct some of Kodi's issues on the side after practice and have him as an option as a backup to Todd.
From what I have read, Eltoro is a guy that loves football, whether it is practice or games. He must really be hurting to not be out there. This injury is the worst we have seen so far, which is incredible at this point.
I do think Jay is right. We could expect big things from this team if it had depth. Bates progressing as quickly as he is is a very good sign. One of my hopes early was that a DB or two could switch to LB. While I think we are okay at DB, we don't have any extras because of the attrition.
Is Coach Chizik wearing a gold chain? What's up with that? I thought that was off limits.
ReplyDeleteKudos on the Office Space reference Jay. I'd like to think the world is a better place because of it. Or am I jumping to...conclusions? Ok, I'll stop now.
ReplyDeletemorning.. one day closer
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Hotties! It's Hump Day! Where's Tar Heel? He's late!
ReplyDeleteI see he posted who we are honoring today on the last post.
ReplyDeleteReggie Slack was way before my time here AL, but I do know Jason Campbell. He definitely embodied (and still does) the true Auburn spirit.
here *in AL
ReplyDeletedurn typos
R. Slack would get my vote. VERY under appreciated during his time at Auburn IMHO.
ReplyDeleteLT
Roof....what a crazy guy. ha.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY CAMPBELL-SLACK DAY!!!!
ReplyDeleteman, i really need to get in the shower. work. BOOOOOO!
Why can't I get the words "5 & 19 is not what we need" out of my head?
ReplyDeleteSensi,
ReplyDeleteWins heal all wounds. Maybe you'll have the words "9 & 3" or "8 & 4" in your head after this year.
I have some anger issues this morning, checking my home email as I started work this morning, I find out someone has hacked my paypal account. They resolved it quickly, but nothing like being violated in your sleep.
ReplyDeleteRK,
ReplyDeleteThe only way 8 or 9 wins happens is if many, many bad things happen to other teams in front of Auburn.
We won with the previous administration and we still felt uneasy because every win got uglier for four years.
Hey, my brother shared this link with me last night. It's a very good read about the firing of Fulmer and the hiring of Kiffen, a kind of behind the scenes look at it.
ReplyDeleteUT Coaching Search
Sensi,
ReplyDeleteI'm generally not an optimist, but I can see this team being a lot like the 2000 team that surprised people by winning 9 games. We have to stay healthy, but if we can do that I think we have the talent to compete.
I see Ole Miss as being greatly overrated and Arkansas' D as being something we can put points on the board against. I think those two games can be wins that we aren't really expecting.
Auburn - La Tech Line is out and we are 13 point favorites right now. I find that interesting.
ReplyDeleteWarEagleRK said...
ReplyDeleteWe have to stay healthy, but if we can do that I think we have the talent to compete.
I completely agree, WERK. Staying healthy is the key this year.
Eddie,
ReplyDeleteMy favorite line in the whole article is:
"Who would be so dumb?"
Apparently Lane Kiffin.
I find it funny that Hamilton apparently talked to Turner Gill, but UT didn't catch any heat for not hiring him.
RK- I thought the same thing. It is crazy that he would have done that, but hell, that's kiffen.
ReplyDeleteIf we stay healthy, we will win more games than we lose. If things go our way on the injury front, we will be a good team that is competitive in every game. Will we win 8 or 9 games, maybe, but it won't be easy. I do think this team can be more competitve than most think, but I also see things thru orange and blue glasses, so I always take that into consideration.
This is how I look at the schedule:
ReplyDeleteExpected Wins:
La. Tech
Miss. State
Ball State
Kentucky
Furman
Expected Losses:
LSU
In Play:
WVU
Arkansas
Tennessee
Ole Miss
Georgia
Alabama
I'll agree with that Jet. That is the way I feel also.
ReplyDeleteSo Freeman has a hamstring injury and Darren Bates could start at safety. We need Freeman to get healthy and quickly. That injury is the one that scares me the most.
OK, Jay G.
ReplyDeleteWho got the stare down?
Who gave it? Was it accompanied by the chiseled chin of Chiz? Was it shaded by the shades of Luper? Did the recipient hear banjo music while being stared down by Lolley? Or did Trooper laser down a hack? Or did the hack wonder if he/she was going to be reduced to a mess of chicken wings by Rocker?
Inquiring minds.
Jet, a writer asked Coach Roof about Goggan's play inside versus his play outside. that prompted the blank stare.
ReplyDeleteGreat Fulmer article Eddie - Thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteRoof's "answer" is clllaaaaassssiccc. How do you do your job without cracking up?
ReplyDeleteI'm swamped Hotties. Hope y'all have a great day. A few of you need to take the orange shades off
ReplyDelete"if we can stay healthy"?
We ain't healthy now! What on earth would make y'all think we could "stay" healthy? We can't even GET healthy.
Love, Peace, and WAR EAGLE!!!!
Signed,
THT who's in a real UA-T hatin' mood this week.
Good morning Hotties!! From Oops world this morning.
ReplyDeleteAn NCAA representative is in Knoxville investigating whether the amateur status of Tennessee freshman running back Bryce Brown has been violated, which could potentially make him ineligible.
I marked three loses from the the "in play" column. Maybe Auburn is better than I thought and those teams are in more trouble than I though, but I don't see us as in the same league right now. I hope I'm wrong. I am already tormented over this coming season. That's not good.
ReplyDeleteBryce Brown....hahahaha. Karma's not a nice lady.
ReplyDeletePeter, you are not alone in your torment.
ReplyDeleteTrue dat PF.
ReplyDeleteJay G, you see that ESPN is doing Premier League and Lega on the weekends now?
ReplyDeleteWait, Jay G has been talking to ESPN? Have they offered him?
ReplyDeleteNothing is better than Premiership in HD.
ReplyDeleteI can think of a few hundred.
ReplyDeleteJay G,
ReplyDeleteThat pic of you with the HABOTN hat needs to be your profile picture.
Jay G - Rockin the HABOTN
I don't know if everyone can see this, but I love these interview's with high school coaches.
ReplyDeleteInterview with Delaine's High School Coach from Rivals
Did someone say something about JGT working with ESPN?
ReplyDeleteHAVE A GREAT SLACK-CAMPBELL DAY EVERYONE!!
ps I hate being firewalled
the end
I've been re-watching the highlight video of the 2004 season. I've made it through the TN game. That was an awesome game - over 500 yds offense, 6 turnovers, held TN to 293 yds offense when their average was over 500 per game.
ReplyDeleteAs I'm watching, all of a sudden Chizik comes on the screen talking about the defense. I knew he was our coach, but I guess I had forgotten it was this season. It was a surprise to see him.
Here's a little something to get you pumped up this morning:
AU TN 2004
I had forgotten what a great day Courtney Taylor had in this game. He was fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteCourtney Taylor had a play early in the game that helped us keep the momentum going where he ripped a sure interception out of a UT defenders hand and ran it about 15 more yards down the field.
ReplyDeleteWhy on earth did Saban get so upset about the media speculating about the line up of his football team? That's goofy.
ReplyDeleteRK, wasn't it our first play from scrimmage? Can't remember.
ReplyDeleteYou know, Carnell had a similar play in the LSU game, taking the ball from Corey Webster.
Where do those games go when you don't get plays like that?
UAT last year getting Clemson's fumble on the first play?
Momentum is an interesting thing.
Because Saban is an @$$hat, mond
ReplyDeleteOh yeah. Thanks, Michael.
ReplyDeleteThat's why YOU'RE the Thigh Master.
Watched the film on Delaine. Is it just me, or does he look more like a linebacker than an end?
ReplyDeleteCincy, thanks for the video! I'm sure I watched that game, but I have NO memory, so I don't remember it. What an AUsome highlight video!
ReplyDeleteIf Saban is an @$$hat, what kind of @$$hat is he?
ReplyDeletea. A John Deere @$$hat.
b. A Git-R-Done @$$hat.
c. A houndstooth @$$hat.
d. Other _______________
Is Thigh Master like Aerosmith's "Lord Of The Thighs"?
ReplyDeleteNo problem, mond. The Thigh Master always has the answers.
ReplyDeleteThat UT game was awesome. Me and two of my AU buddies had tickets in the UT section. People were heckling us prior to the game. That did not last long.
From where did the term @$$hat come, anyway? I've never heard before.
ReplyDeleteI vote d.
ReplyDeleteI'm going with John Wayne Gacy @$$hat.
Primary definition, courtesy of UrbanDictionary.com
ReplyDelete"One whose head is so far up their rear end it could pass for a hat."
Michael,
ReplyDeleteI was in the UT section for that game as well. It got pretty lonely in that stadium after the 1st half.
Epiphany!
ReplyDeleteI've figured it out! I've figured out who Saban reminds me of! It's taken me nearly 10 years to figure this out.
Saban reminds me of ...
Brad Wesley, the twisted small-town thug of the 1989 cinematic masterpiece, "Road House."
Mon....$aban goes off on the reporters at least once each season for either asking him about or speculating about his depth chart. He completely lambasted Ian Rappaport last August.
ReplyDeleteYou know...it's kinda like mistakenly askin' the Thigh Master about his bidness.
I take offense to that statement. I am only a moderate creep. Saban is @$$hat ultimoto.
ReplyDeleteahhhh I get it.
ReplyDeleteSaban is the shepherd and his players are his sheep!
Thanks, Hoopie.
Jet, thanks for the definition! I'm not very hip. I don't use the Urban dictionary.
ReplyDeleteCincy ...
ReplyDeleteI'm as non-hip as they come. In fact, I'm terminally non-hip.
Cincy?
ReplyDeleteLuv ... apologies.
ReplyDeleteI'm can't read either. I thought I had A.D.D. Turned out I had MINUS.
I'm just struggling today.
harsh - using another woman's name...
ReplyDeleteLike being in bed with Mary and saying
ReplyDeleteOh Ann you have beautiful eyes
lol mon
ReplyDeleteJust because sometimes you need some Wild Cherry
ReplyDelete