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9.26.2009

Ball State @ AU: 1st half

Welcome to Jordan-Hare Stadium, where the Auburn Tigers are playing the Ball State University Cardinals.

Ball State's first possession: Punt.
Auburn's first possession: FUMBLE. Anthony Gulley fumbles the punt.
Ball State's second possession: TOUCHDOWN ... MiQuale Lewis 2 run ... PAT good ... drive covers 18 yards in 4 plays.
Auburn's second possession: TURNOVER ON DOWNS.
Ball State's third possession: FUMBLE.
Auburn's third possession: Punt.
Ball State's fourth possession: FUMBLE.
Auburn's fourth possession: TOUCHDOWN ... Tommy Trott 6 pass from Chris Todd ... PAT good ... drive covers 28 yards in 4 plays.
Ball State's fifth possession: Punt.
Auburn's fifth possession: TOUCHDOWN. Terrell Zachery 47 pass from Chris Todd ... PAT good ... drive covers 78 yards in 6 plays.
Ball State's sixth possession: SAFETY. Two running plays net -8 yards.
Auburn's sixth possession: TOUCHDOWN. Onterio McCalebb 1 run ... PAT good ... drive covers 63 yards in 2 plays.
Ball State's seventh possession: Punt.
Auburn's seventh possession: TOUCHDOWN. Terrell Zachery 65 pass from Chris Todd ... PAT good ... drive covers 77 yards in 3 plays.
Ball State's eighth possession: TURNOVER ON DOWNS.
Auburn's eighth possession: TURNOVER ON DOWNS. Fake punt loses one yard.
Ball State's ninth possession: FIELD GOAL. Ian McGarvey 33 FG. Drive covers 18 yards in 5 plays.
Auburn's ninth possession: FIELD GOAL. Wes Byrum 32 FG. Drive covers 49 yards in 9 plays.
HALFTIME.

291 Comments:

FSJ said...: Uno; 6:31 PM
Kathy said...: FSJ #1, wow; 6:31 PM
Anonymous said...: Lots of empty seats; 6:31 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: well, now that's almost disturbing; 6:32 PM
Kathy said...: Having that picture on the top of this thread just ain't right.; 6:32 PM
Miller said...: Mostly in the visitor section from what i can tell, hoop; 6:32 PM
Kathy said...: Had a step on Washington; 6:32 PM
Anonymous said...: Washington got beat; 6:33 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: switch back to #24, please; 6:33 PM
Miller said...: sunuva; 6:33 PM
Kathy said...: Poor Gulley. Change his number back.; 6:33 PM
Miller said...: struggled is a dang understatement! WTF is Boulware doing to earn his paycheck these days?; 6:34 PM
Kathy said...: Imposters.; 6:34 PM
Kathy said...: DEFENSE; 6:34 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I've got to get off this computer. Auburn needs my full attention.

Later, Hotties!

WARRRRRRRR EAGLE!!!!!; 6:35 PM
Miller said...: ref signaled td when he was still at the 2...; 6:36 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Terrible.; 6:36 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: I just got home, what the hell just happened; 6:37 PM
missinit said...: unh,... unh,.... unh!!!; 6:37 PM
Miller said...: we just thought we were less than efficient on ST last year...
Now that we have a ST Coordinator, boy our ST sucks!; 6:38 PM
Fearless Freep said...: So much for the shutout.; 6:39 PM
Unknown said...: Special teams are going to cost us a game, but not this one.; 6:40 PM
missinit said...: Welllllllllllll, we'll just have to come from behind ....again!!!!; 6:40 PM
Miller said...: Boulware needs to start having his pay docked...; 6:40 PM
Unknown said...: I have to agree Nova. I was hoping Gulley would be the man, but there is no excuse for bobbling a fair catch when the ball comes right to you.; 6:41 PM
Dear Leader said...: Sullen is starting////

holy crap he is 17 or 18; 6:41 PM
FSJ said...: Well Auburn will just win 63-7 now..

In other news UT is losing early to Ohio; 6:42 PM
FSJ said...: Overrated teams this weekend..
Cal, Miami, Ole Myth, and LSU IMO.; 6:43 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Wow just wow; 6:44 PM
Miller said...: Are we playing Ball St or the Arizona Cardinals? good grief...; 6:45 PM
Unknown said...: Don't forget FSU and Clempson.; 6:45 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Pretty weak.; 6:45 PM
Fearless Freep said...: FAH, but not FAH enough.; 6:46 PM
Unknown said...: This is a new strategy. We let each opponent go up by 14, then turn it on.; 6:46 PM
Unknown said...: Everyone is looking vulnerable except Bama.; 6:46 PM
FSJ said...: I'll grant you FSU..but Clemson was playing a ranked team.; 6:47 PM
Dear Leader said...: at least we are not overrated...

heck we are not even rated; 6:47 PM
Miller said...: This is ridiculous... we were not ready to play this game.; 6:47 PM
Anonymous said...: Well....at halftime the honeymoon between the coaches and players will be over. We're standing around.; 6:48 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Frankenbummer: Keep the language clean, homes.; 6:48 PM
FSJ said...: Auburn will turn it on soon.; 6:48 PM
Unknown said...: Hoopie, it appears we are stuck on G at the moment.; 6:49 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Finally we do something right.; 6:50 PM
Anonymous said...: I often wonder if the coaches let up in games like these to see how self motivated the team can get with prompting.; 6:50 PM
Unknown said...: Yea, now we ballin. Time to shove that ball down their throat. Nothing fancy.; 6:50 PM
dnatl said...: no g - just stuck on o, as in "o crap"; 6:50 PM
Anonymous said...: That's not a fumble; 6:51 PM
Dear Leader said...: not'in like homecookin; 6:53 PM
AUBigCat said...: I understand we want to save somethings for UT but come on fellas; 6:53 PM
Dear Leader said...: What is up with the O-LINE injury(s)?; 6:55 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: We are not getting holes in that line; 6:55 PM
Kathy said...: Is this all because Isom isn't playing? Come on guys.; 6:56 PM
Miller said...: we can't get 2 inches against Ball St?; 6:56 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Messy.; 6:57 PM
Kathy said...: We don't do well with rain delays. Hope we don't have any more this year.; 6:57 PM
AUBigCat said...: These fellas are starting to worry me a bit.; 6:57 PM
Anonymous said...: The poor OL can't be blamed on missing Isom. None of the OL are firing off the ball.; 6:57 PM
Unknown said...: The offense isn't getting that fast pace either. Everything looks out of sync.; 6:58 PM
Miller said...: I am quite disgusted at the moment...; 6:58 PM
Kathy said...: My Bamer husband is too happy right now. I need Auburn to get the ball and score a TD now!; 6:59 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: We look pathetic; 7:01 PM
Kathy said...: Carter out there; 7:02 PM
Unknown said...: wow; so far this year we can't even stop Ball St. on a 3rd down...; 7:02 PM
Anonymous said...: We're getting beat on the OL and DL.; 7:02 PM
Kathy said...: Finally; 7:03 PM
Unknown said...: most intimidating SEC stadium? hmm, Jay, what do you think? you've been to all of them; 7:03 PM
Kathy said...: They are really pushing back our OL; 7:04 PM
Kathy said...: They are going to stack the box, you have to throw; 7:04 PM
Unknown said...: why are we trying to go east-west on Ball St.? Ahh, much better, Darvin; 7:04 PM
Dear Leader said...: Is D Adams the only person who can catch a cluch ball...

Geez... I thought benton and blake would be in today; 7:05 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Good to see Trott with the TD; 7:05 PM
Kathy said...: Trott!; 7:05 PM
Anonymous said...: Adams didn't extend his arms when he caught that pass and got away with poor fundamentals.; 7:05 PM
Miller said...: Lower your shoulder and run over somebody Tate! you're a big guy...

Lookie there... Trott caught a TD.; 7:05 PM
Unknown said...: Attention: there has been a Tommy Trott sighting in eastern Alabama; 7:06 PM
WDCWE said...: This is pure guess, because I haven't been to them all, but it would have to be:
1. The Swamp
2. Tiger Stadium
3. Neyland Stadium
4. Sanford Stadium
5. Us
6. Bama; 7:06 PM
Miller said...: sheesh; 7:07 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: You think Neyland and Sanford are more intimidating than us? Neyland has a whole bunch of fans but I have heard (haven't been there) its not as loud as other SEC stadiums... and all the noise escapes out of Sanford thanks to the endzone being open.; 7:08 PM
Kathy said...: Burns out for the game with injury; 7:08 PM
Kathy said...: Who will run the wildcat?; 7:08 PM
AUBigCat said...: if our special teams ever catch a clue, this team could be something serious; 7:09 PM
Miller said...: I like Bates!; 7:09 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: That was a big hit by Bates, but he still didn't wrap up and tackle him.; 7:09 PM
AUBigCat said...: More like it!; 7:09 PM
Miller said...: Burns was limping after his carry earlier...; 7:10 PM
Kathy said...: Quentin said Kodi will not be back in the game; 7:10 PM
auforme said...: How serious is Kodi? We'll need him next week.; 7:11 PM
Unknown said...: according to commentators, i guess # 13 hawthorn is a defensive captain for us...; 7:11 PM
Dear Leader said...: WHY WHY WHY..
Our Punt return sucks; 7:11 PM
Dear Leader said...: DO NOT TOUCH THE BALL>... JUST LET IT ROLL WHERE EVER IT MAY; 7:12 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Jesus Christ we need to just go straight block from now on, don't even try to return them, let them roll.; 7:12 PM
Unknown said...: 2 fumbles- bye bye gulley...; 7:12 PM
WDCWE said...: I went to Georgia during the blackout game. That could have had something to do with it. It was intimidating. They have more seats and it is a larger stadium, but it is open as you say. I haven't been to Neyland. Hopefully I will next week.; 7:12 PM
auforme said...: I think Trooper needs to get his towel in the air and get us going.; 7:12 PM
Kathy said...: So they get 2 yards from that 1st penalty; 7:12 PM
Kathy said...: So they get 2 yards from that 1st penalty; 7:12 PM
Kathy said...: These plays are taking too long; 7:13 PM
Dear Leader said...: I have to think CGM is setting Ball State up since they are over playing the run...; 7:14 PM
Miller said...: Quad injury for Burns...; 7:15 PM
Kathy said...: Kodi was taken to the locker room and reports say he has an injured quad; 7:15 PM
Unknown said...: I guess Todd is going to have to prove last week wasn't a fluke.; 7:15 PM
WDCWE said...: Todd's gonna be ok. Fannin will step in those short yardage situations.; 7:17 PM
Kathy said...: Zachery!; 7:18 PM
Kathy said...: Wizner with another great block; 7:19 PM
Miller said...: Nice move by T-Zach; 7:19 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Tate looks like he is afraid to make contact, need to bring Caddy in to give him some private lessons.; 7:19 PM
Unknown said...: Todd's fine, I was just referring to Ball selling out to stop the run and making Todd beat them with the pass.; 7:20 PM
Dear Leader said...: if wizner could catch he woudl be freddie wegan II (sp); 7:20 PM
Miller said...: Wisner has proven to be a good addition due to his blocking on the perimeter.; 7:21 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: There are a lot of empty seats, looks like most of them are the high dollar seats near the 50 yd line.; 7:22 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Way to go Clayton; 7:22 PM
Kathy said...: This is our back up line; 7:23 PM
auforme said...: Safety!; 7:23 PM
Anonymous said...: Hot Carter..Z Clayton...go backup DL; 7:23 PM
Unknown said...: Somebody woke up the defense.; 7:23 PM
Unknown said...: Wow, the defense is looking strong, but the offensive line seems to be having issues.; 7:24 PM
Kathy said...: Looks like Bobby Cox over there!; 7:24 PM
Miller said...: Parrish is not a happy camper! What set him off that time? Did he think Bynes came across early? I did.; 7:25 PM
Anonymous said...: Put in some backup OL and see if they want to play. The backup DL came to play.; 7:25 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Two runs, -8 yards. Hard times.; 7:26 PM
Unknown said...: They have been selling out on the run and we have been running Tate outside way too much. If we run outside, give it to FAH. The offensive line looks terribly weak.; 7:26 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: I'm confused what just happened, why aren't we starting on the 20.

Wait nevermind penalty, we will be.; 7:27 PM
Miller said...: crap; 7:27 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Are you freaking kidding me, give it to the kid.; 7:28 PM
Unknown said...: FAH!!!!; 7:28 PM
Miller said...: Wow.. Bynes got in there so quickly that I could have sworn he sjot across early... guess not.; 7:28 PM
Anonymous said...: Somebody caught FAH from behind.; 7:28 PM
Unknown said...: Now, doesn't FAH look a bit better running outside?; 7:29 PM
Miller said...: McCalebb got caught from behind?!; 7:29 PM
auforme said...: Way to finish that run!; 7:29 PM
Scott Coats said...: FAH!; 7:29 PM
Fearless Freep said...: FAH!; 7:29 PM
Unknown said...: fah- nice run; but you cannot slow down like that at the one- its why u got caught...; 7:29 PM
Kathy said...: Told my Bamer husband, that there goes Auburn's freshmen! Thank you FAH.; 7:30 PM
Anonymous said...: Trott disquised the hold admirably on the block that sprung FAH.; 7:31 PM
FSJ said...: Uh oh...Tebow just got hurt. He's still down.

Hope he is ok. Zoo Keeper..I'll keep you posted.; 7:31 PM
Scott Coats said...: Did David Pollack's motor finally stop running?; 7:32 PM
Unknown said...: It ain't a hold if you don't get caught.; 7:32 PM
Unknown said...: Florida was destroying Kentucky. If they were dumb enough to leave Tebow in, then they will learn a lesson.; 7:33 PM
AUBigCat said...: lets keep the defense strong fellas; 7:33 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I'm guessing Ben Tate is out. Left shoulder.; 7:33 PM
Anonymous said...: Steve..good call on FAH running outside.; 7:33 PM
Miller said...: Why was Tebow even still playing in that game?; 7:33 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: B/c Meyer is a POS who runs the score up, next question.; 7:34 PM
Kathy said...: Now Tate is hurt? This is going to be a bad day for injury bugs.; 7:35 PM
AUBigCat said...: I would really like our CBs to play more aggressively; 7:35 PM
Anonymous said...: One more AU TD and it is time for the 2nd team O...Caudle, ESmith, other Ol and receivers.; 7:35 PM
Miller said...: JGT...
Ben's shoulder... holding him out for precaution, or is it something that could linger? How bad?

We need that guy.; 7:35 PM
Unknown said...: ouch- losing burns and tate vs ball st?; 7:35 PM
Unknown said...: Man, if they are going to run their QB like that, I hope they brought some backups.; 7:35 PM
FSJ said...: Tebow don't even know what state he is in right now.

He got the shula knocked out of him.; 7:36 PM
Jet said...: Tebow has been sick ... and he's in in a 31-7 game ... Urban doesn't think well.

That might explain Dan Mullen's brain farts.; 7:36 PM
Unknown said...: They should get Eric Smith some significant carries in this game.; 7:36 PM
Miller said...: I would like to see a little less of a cushion given by our CB's...; 7:36 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: That was a nasty hit, probably a pretty good concussion.

For his sake hope he's alright, but wish for Meyer's sake wish he was done for the season.; 7:37 PM
AUBigCat said...: Ball St is gonna get that young fella killed tonight; 7:37 PM
Miller said...: We just give them those underneath throws...; 7:37 PM
Unknown said...: I never understand a school having trouble when graduating 4 offensive linemen. If you have that many seniors, you should have some backups getting significant playing time. If not, you basically screw yourself.; 7:39 PM
Miller said...: Steve... we will be in that situation 2 years from now...; 7:40 PM
Unknown said...: Geeze, I haven't seen Tebow look like this. I think he is wondering where Toto and Aunt Em are.; 7:40 PM
Miller said...: Great Chik-fil-a commercial!; 7:41 PM
Unknown said...: Miller, that is what worries me and why I am hoping we sign some big uglies in this class.; 7:41 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: It was only 31-7.

I don't fault Coach Urban Meyers for playing Tebow in that situation.; 7:41 PM
Miller said...: only? up 4 scores?; 7:42 PM
Kathy said...: But he was sick already? Had to fly up in a separate plane.; 7:43 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Not a good choice to throw that ball, got away with one.; 7:43 PM
Miller said...: Very ill-advised throw there... double coverage...; 7:43 PM
Anonymous said...: Wario....you've got to come back for those underthrown balls. coulda beat the defender.; 7:44 PM
Fearless Freep said...: That was Todd's first incompletion, if I'm not mistaken.; 7:44 PM
Scott Coats said...: same play as La Tech?; 7:46 PM
Miller said...: GREAT throw! Love the double move!; 7:46 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Zachary with two TD's now.; 7:46 PM
Unknown said...: pump and go doesn't work to the left, try it to the right.... nice job, offense; 7:46 PM
Kathy said...: Great pass and catch.; 7:46 PM
Scott Coats said...: BSU -5 yds on the ground...that's awesome.; 7:46 PM
AUBigCat said...: This is starting to look like a practice game; 7:46 PM
Unknown said...: Todd has a pretty good pump fake.; 7:47 PM
Miller said...: I'm fine putting Caudle in the game now and running some backups.

Of course, I could understand letting the starters stay out there til halftime. But, we should have the 2's or 3's out there in the second half.; 7:47 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: I like Todd 2.0 much better than the 08 version.; 7:47 PM
Unknown said...: I don't know who has had more big plays at Auburn, Tommy Tuberville in 10 years or Gene Chizik in 4 games. This is simply incredible.; 7:47 PM
AU MikeyC said...: todds arm looks better with each game.; 7:48 PM
Kathy said...: Me too Wake!; 7:48 PM
Miller said...: Again... pitiful ST coverage.; 7:48 PM
Unknown said...: I'm with Steve; I cannot recall this many big plays in a while; meaning taking chances, not just breaking big runs.; 7:49 PM
Scott Coats said...: Looks like we need to keep the 1st team D in a little longer.; 7:50 PM
Miller said...: Todd's arm is healthy. I didn't expect it to heal this quickly and this well. It's a testament to 1) Dr. James Andrews and 2) Todd's resilience and work ethic in getting back.; 7:50 PM
Unknown said...: Todd has been regaining confidence in his arm.; 7:50 PM
AUBigCat said...: Need a stop now fellas; 7:51 PM
Unknown said...: Let some backups get some time now.; 7:51 PM
Miller said...: You can tell he's gaining confidence in his arm... He stepped into that throw and let it fly..; 7:52 PM
Miller said...: nice play Demond!; 7:52 PM
Anonymous said...: It's not Coach Malzahn, not CGC calling the big plays. It is also a newer trend in CFB altogether to play this wide open style.; 7:52 PM
Kathy said...: Great play by Washington; 7:52 PM
Scott Coats said...: wow, nice play; 7:53 PM
Kathy said...: Benton in; 7:53 PM
AUBigCat said...: Two more scores then let the subs have it; 7:53 PM
Kathy said...: Holding; 7:54 PM
Miller said...: not quite enough on that one...; 7:54 PM
Unknown said...: I wouldn't mind to see Caudle get some snaps here.; 7:54 PM
Miller said...: Travante Stallworth was in the game on that last play..; 7:54 PM