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9.09.2009

Belated Tuesday night report

Hey everyone. I was in a hurry to get home Wednesday night, so I didn't provide a post-practice report. I'll denote that with a BONUS tag.
  • Gus Malzahn on Auburn's pace, which didn't satisfy him last week: ``we’re wanting to snap the football as fast as we can and keep the hammer down and not give them time to look up."

  • Malzahn on if he'll use TB Eric Smith this weekend: ``We’ll just have to see. It’s hard to say right now. We’re just kinda moving him around."

    BONUS
  • LB Craig Stevens on the beat-writer squabble he witnessed a few weeks back: ``I thought they were playing at first. I didn't know what to believe. I thought I was getting punked."

  • Stevens on his performance against Louisiana Tech: ``The first half, I'm not gonna lie. I was tired in the first half because I had to run down on the first kickoff and then they had a long drive right after that. It took me a while to get my breath back. Once I got my breath back and got my second wind, I was OK."

  • OL Andrew McCain on the task ahead: ``Our goal is to get to Atlanta and win in Atlanta. Mississippi State comes in with a really good defense. They play fast. They play physical. We've got a challenge ahead of us and we're in a situation where this is one practical step we can take toward our goal.

    BONUS
  • McCain on the team's approach heading into the Louisiana Tech game: ``Coach Chizik made a point before we left LaGrange to ride over here for the game … that people were going to watch us and people are going to her about us and how that game went. Based on that, they're going to make judgments on who we are. It's the same thing in life: People either see you do something or hear about something you did and they're making judgments on who you are.

  • McCain on why coaches seem almost grumpy this week: ``They don't want anybody to get ahead of themselves. It's one game and there's a whole lot more to come. It's one of those things where we said: We're going to enjoy this (on) Saturday night. That's the fruit of all the labor we've put in. Then the labor starts over again the next day."

  • Kodi Burns on the "Wildcat" formation: ``I definitely think it has a lot more potential for it to be better than it was. If you notice, the guys who were tackling either Onterio or me were in the secondary. I guess it’s a pretty good sign we can get on those guys. We just have to be able to make them miss and go all the way. With the Wildcat, I think we’re just scratching the surface."

Photo credit: Todd Van Emst/Auburn University

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Blogger ehyou said...

incorporeal substance

2:41 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Substantalicious!

2:41 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Ehyou, if it were anyone else, I'd be peeved.

But I can't be made at you. You had me at "You big dummy!"

2:41 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

i'm working; i ain't got time for substance

2:42 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

You guys crack me up.

2:43 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

Fair warning to Tailgaters....

I will be roaming.
I will be hungry.
I have a map.

2:44 PM  
Blogger missinit said...

again...I will be jealous of you all in Auburn this week.

2:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is entirely inappropriate, but here goes:

I'm starting to like Gus Malzhan a lot.

2:53 PM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Step two. No need to go any farther until step two is complete with a satisfactory result

2:55 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Ehyou,

Wouldn't it be incredible if a roving band of HABOTNistas secretly assembled on Saturday like a crack squad of commmados -- or maybe like a squad going commando on crack -- and wreaked havoc wherever they went?

Would that be cool?

2:55 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

11

2:56 PM  
Blogger schofunk said...

I'm so useless at work right now. It must be football season.

2:59 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

jet, you'd dig it the most.

2:59 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Jet

Leader of the resistance.


Viva La HABOTN!

3:00 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

nice goal mccain

3:02 PM  
Blogger Quitstina said...

I think I need to change tailgate spots...or go to the grocery store again.

3:04 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Jet - I think that is SUCH a good idea. If you do it I insist you all wear those hard hat's with cans on the side that feeds your beverage of choice to your mouth via long, curly straws!

3:04 PM  
Blogger Quitstina said...

Scottie B was at least nice enough to offer to help clean up the site. Somehow I think I will get no such civilities from the HABOTN Marauders.

3:05 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Missinit - Me and you both! I'll be home being jealous with you.

ha Kristina - Make them BYOsomething!

3:06 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kristina,

I always bring my own provisions and leave the place better than I found it. Promise.

Can't forget what I learned in Boy Scouts.

3:07 PM  
Blogger Aeronaut said...

Sensi

Good job @ the undercover.

3:08 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

hurry print that promise before he deletes it!

3:09 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

pfffft Monica

That's one that doesn't get deleted.

3:11 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

;-) Sensi

3:12 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks Aero.

I expect to be booted any moment now.

3:13 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Monica ...

We can't do that when we're on duty.

Signed,

Jet and the SWAT Team (Swaggalicous Auburn Tailgaters)

3:16 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

MSU @ Auburn will be LIVE on:

Fox Sports South, Sun Sports, Fox Sports Southwest, Fox Sports Wisconsin, Fox Sports Midwest, Fox Sports Houston (Louisiana), Fox Sports West

... and, for Tucson Scottie, the game will be shown on a delayed basis on Fox Sports Arizona (Sept. 13, 5 p.m. PT)

3:16 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

"You'd dig it the most."

What movie is that from? I know that line.

3:18 PM  
Blogger Quitstina said...

Pulp Fiction

3:18 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

Daniel Jetortega shall rally the masses with his battle cry...

"Chicken wings, chicken wings!!"

3:18 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Pulp Fiction

3:19 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Jet Your beverage of choice couldn't be Diet Coke or Water and still be in compliance with the SWAT Code of MisConduct?

3:19 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dang, Stina is fast.

3:19 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Ain't no thang like a chicken wing!

3:19 PM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

Stina is FAH. and she's got a kick-A tailgate spot.

respect the hotties. respect the tailgate spot.

3:20 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

K = FAH

3:20 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm going to need good walking shoes to make the rounds this week.

3:22 PM  
Blogger Quitstina said...

There is no diet coke at my tailgate spot...head's up.

3:22 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Jay, don't forget Fox Sports Carolinas. I am already mentally prepared for the game. I could crush MSU on my own with my unrealistic expectations of my mental powers.

Auburn 45, MSU 6.

3:23 PM  
Blogger FSJ said...

What about bourbon zoo keeper?

3:23 PM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

i encourage all roaming-hottie tailgaters to provide their own beverages.

just sayin'.

3:24 PM  
Blogger FSJ said...

Real Steve Jobs made his first public appearance today at Apple's iPod event...

Good grief he looks bad.

Jobs

3:25 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

wow, he does look bad

3:26 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

If Steve Jobs looks any worse, he could be forced to become a member of Steely Dan.

3:27 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

Mon...
That pic is totally awesome.

3:30 PM  
Blogger FSJ said...

Here he is just three years ago...

2006

3:30 PM  
Blogger Quitstina said...

I am not sure on the bourbon, actually. I would BYOB


And Scottie is the ideal tailgate drop by-er. Just sayin'

3:30 PM  
Blogger FSJ said...

Grrrrrr...my phone keeps missing calls..

Stupid AT&T.

3:33 PM  
Blogger michael said...

I would like to think that if I ever made it to the tailgate of a Hottie, they would not only provide me with beverages but also feed me grapes and give me a back massage. I would not be required to clean anything.

3:34 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

15 mins and it's the Auntie Em.

3:35 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

Kristina...
We're just talking big. You'll find me even perfecter than Scottie.

3:35 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

No, ehyou YOU are totally awesome!





(ummm...I'm not eating sugar so maybe I'm just seeing things, but is there a little piece of chocolate cake over the Blogger "B"?)

3:35 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Michael - Do you want those grapes peeled?

3:37 PM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

wow, not sure i've ever been called an 'ideal' anything. thanks K.

ehyou, i am sure you are superb. i hereby dub thee an even perfecter tailgater!

3:40 PM  
Blogger Quitstina said...

ehyou, I'm not scared.

3:40 PM  
Blogger michael said...

No Mond, not peeled. I don't want to be high maintenance.

3:42 PM  
Blogger FSJ said...

If I come to zookeeper's tailgate I expect some crimson and white decorations...and some chairs in houndstooth print...and perhaps some Maker's Mark.

I'll provide the BBQ.

3:45 PM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

not sure if anyone cares, but the new intro video is Saliva, 'Family Reunion'.

i just googled.

3:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Join the Auburn Football Insider Podcast tonight at 8 p.m. CT. Eddie and Sensi have some divergent opinions about where this team is heading in to week two. Plus a special guest. If you miss the live show, download for free on ITunes.

Thanks for the support.

3:49 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Let me guess Sensi is very low key and not as optimistic but Eddie is optimistic about the teams future?

3:51 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Not really, RK. We were both impressed and excited on Saturday.

We just have different thoughts about this week.

Tune and enjoy.

3:54 PM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

you can see said video.... "HERE"

3:54 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Steve, that Fox programming note was provided by Auburn.

I hope you're right (for your sake) about the game being on Fox Sports Carolina. Auburn doesn't miss this programming stuff very often.

3:58 PM  
Blogger michael said...

I haven't really liked the pregame video since about 2005 or so. 2004 was the best. I remember being like "Wow, that was awesome" when they showed it early in the season, before we even knwe we were good.

So basically, we are as good as our pregame warm up video, and this new one is just pretty good but not great, so I estimate 7 or 8 wins.

3:59 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My friend Kevin Strickland has a good read about Auburn's victory. Check it out if you get the chance.

4:00 PM  
Blogger Howard said...

I am unbelievably jealous of those of who will be in Auburn on Sat. It's been too long.

At least I have the Lowcountry Auburn club kickoff party to look forward to - should be about 40 other folks there. I hope FAH continues to translate well through the TV.

4:02 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

The "In 2004 Auburn Will Rise" video will always be the best.

I remember getting chills watching that before the LaMonroe game. It was a perfect early statement when put with how we crashed and burned in 2003.

4:07 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Surely folks aren't changing their predictions after only one encouraging game?

I'm gonna follow the lead of Todd and Tate.... and just breathe a little easier for now.

4:08 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My predictions remain the same, Hoopie. But some questions were answered - partially and others remain open for review.

One game is one game. But at least we have a game to talk about now.

4:09 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I remain unrealistically optimistic and we will crush MSU 45-6, causing MSU fans to rise up in protest and insist that the need Sylvester Croom back.

4:14 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Pour me some of that, Steve. It sounds like it'd be fun to be on that side.

4:15 PM  
Blogger Howard said...

I'm with Steve. Must be something in the Carolina air.

4:19 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

A little Ryan Adams for Lowcountry and Steve.

4:22 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Sensi, thanks for the excellent Strickland article. It is amazing how similar the scores in the last two openers were, while the feeling we got from them is totally different.

It just goes to show you can't really judge a performance solely on the point spread. Against LaMo, we won, but without the sustained drives. Against LaTech, it was as if they were grasping at straws to try to stop us.

One of the ways I judge a performance is by the number of first downs. If I remember correctly, we had 29 versus LaTech's 19. That is a much better indicator of how the game went. When you dominate in terms of number of first downs you win, unless you are playing a Steve Spurrier team in the 90s.

4:25 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Nice choice with the Ryan Adams.

4:37 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Fan of the RA, RK?

Nice.

4:38 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

A big difference in the openers from the past two years is how we scored.

Last year it was a punt return and a defensive TD, and really only two sustained drives the whole game and we looked confused trying to do anything.

This year it a long play, long drives and offensive TD's.


I do disagree with the article that the fumble to start the 2nd half would have been huge to the team last year in the opener, it was too early for that to kill us.

However if we had played this game with La Tech in October or November of last year and it was 13-10 and we fumbled, they win the game.

4:42 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Sensi,

Yeah. Personally I think he's a DB (not defensive back either), however I do like his songwriting and his music.

4:43 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

I was a Ryan Adams fan back when Whiskeytown came out.

4:43 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

We're getting the Miss St game on Dish Network because we ordered Game Plan.

4:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Same here on both counts, RK.

Crazy was a favorite Whiskeytown song.

4:47 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Mon,

I have dish network and it's showing up as being on ch. 420 (Fox Sportssouth)

4:48 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Sensi,

I've been trying to find the out of print Whiskeytown EP "Rural Free Delivery" for a long time now. Amazon has it used, but I'm not paying $35 for a CD. I have their other three albums.

4:51 PM  
Blogger E-Bro said...

Discovered Whiskeytown for the first time a couple of years back. "Everything I Do" appeared on an episode of Friday Night Lights during the first season and I was kind of hooked. I knew it sounded like RA, but didn't know he fronted a band before going solo.

4:52 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

RK, I may have a connection for that. I'll ask.

4:53 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

420 is Fox Sports Ohio here

We're getting it on 441 an HD Alternate channel. At least it's in HD.

4:54 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Cool, just let me know.

4:55 PM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

BEASLEY!!!!

4:55 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Mon,

Sorry, didn't think about you being as north as you are.

4:55 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

There has to be an alarm that THT has that rings anytime we get near 88.

4:56 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

MSU's hope has to be that Anthony Dixon will make a serious contribution offensively. Against Jax State they did pretty much rely on the run, but Dixon is supposedly their most talented back.

Don't forget that Greg "Use to coach receivers" Knox has said that MSU has as good a set of runningbacks as he has been around. Apparently Ronnie, Caddy, Irons, and Rudy have some competition. Now we find out how big of an expert on runningbacks Knox really is.

4:56 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

I saw WhiskeyTown a couple of years ago here in Huntington. Once again our fantastic Public Radio production "Mountain Stage" brought them to town the same night we saw Brandi Carlile.

4:57 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Ask, Q.Groves how talented Dixon is...He ran right by him while Groves was trying to get the QB sack record in the 2007 disaster vs Miss State.

4:58 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Wow, if someone would just post player names for all the post numbers less than 100, we would really get rolling.

4:58 PM  
Blogger E-Bro said...

Dixon can ball.

4:59 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Actually, I follow Groves on twitter and that is probably the biggest mistake he made at Auburn. I don't have the testicles to bring it up.

5:00 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Dixon is a good back. He and MSU are going down big time.

5:01 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

At least Groves was honest after the game that he had no idea what was being called from the sidelines because he just wanted the sack record.

It made sense since it was a 3rd and 15 that he should blitz.

5:02 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Q tweets TOO much. I unfollowed him.

5:09 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

RK - There's a RFD on Ebay for $24.99 + $3 shipping.

5:13 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Strike out on my end, RK. He is in search for the same.

5:23 PM  
Blogger AU MikeyC said...

any news on pybus

5:32 PM  
Blogger AllenD said...

JGT - that's a lot of love for the keystone state.

http://pollspeak.com/pollstalker/pollstalker.php?r=V&s=9&p=18&w=2&t1=0&t2=0&v=27

5:38 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Mon,

I look every now and then and that's just too much for a CD. I don't mind paying $15 or so, but I just can't justify a 8 song CD for $25+.

Some people are wanting $100 or more for it.

5:42 PM  
Blogger cincytiger said...

A couple of things from the last thread:

Jay, I can't believe you have never heard Octopus' Garden. I like it. Tell your wife Happy Birthday and thank her for sharing you with us.

For those in B'ham, The Auburn Tigers Everyday show is on Sat mornings at 10:30 am on Direct TV's ABC 33/40 (Direct Tv channel 33)

6:03 PM  
Blogger cincytiger said...

Anyone coming to our tailgate - we won't be there until about 10:30 am. We go to our condo first and have breakfast and watch a bit of Gameday. So put us later on your list to crash :)

6:05 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

UGH I want to see footage of Chizik wiht his whistle during warm ups dangit

6:05 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Cincy ..

Be careful what you wish for ...

Sincerely,

Jet and the SWAT Team (Swaggalicious Auburn Tailgaters Team)

6:07 PM  
Blogger Aeronaut said...

Jhag

You can catch some pre-game warmups by going to www.auburntigers.com and clicking on Louisiana Tech highlight video.

Sorry, Im on my tablet, too much effort linking things.

6:25 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Allen: Someone is going to complain regarldess of who I vote and where. It's a battle than cannot be won.

I'd certainly hope I wouldn't face ridicule and scorn here at my home base over ranking Pitt No. 12 ... in the season's second poll.

6:27 PM  
Blogger Aeronaut said...

Well, Steelers are a good team, JayG. I think they are OK at 12.

:)

6:30 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

It's always something. Can't win.

6:35 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

12 is fair. The Big East is fairly underrepresented in the polls. Their teams aren't garnering a ton of respect.

It's all moot until midseason anyway.

6:35 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

I true it says media cannot be played

6:37 PM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

MaYbe I should join the Habotn Mob. Sounfs like fun.

6:37 PM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

Cincy will end up being the best team in the Big East this year. That is my guess.

6:40 PM  
Blogger cincytiger said...

I want to get my son-in-law an iPod for Christmas. Any advice between the new 16gb Nano with video or the 8gb Touch?

6:40 PM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

Cincy- definitely the touch. It has video also and a lot better screen than the nano.

6:42 PM  
Blogger Wakeriderof87 said...

Is it Saturday yet?

6:46 PM  
Blogger cincytiger said...

Eddie,
Go with the touch even if I can only afford the 8 gb?

6:50 PM  
Blogger Wakeriderof87 said...

I would check out the Microsoft Zune's Cincy, I was given a Zune when my Ipod crapped out on me. I have had zero problems with it, and the interface is pretty easy to use. The biggest advantage of it for me over the ipod is the subscription service the Zune service offers. I pay $15/month for unlimited music, compared to a buck/song with Itunes. I don't know if he listens to alot of music but if he does it is a much cheaper option.

There is a Zune HD coming out before Christmas, it is supposed to be comparable to a Ipod touch.

Definitely worth checking out.

6:52 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I was having some fun on a message board today in a thread where we post goofy rumors and stuff. None of it is meant to be true; it's all very tongue and cheek.

I posted: Word on the skreets is Greg Knox was spotted on the MSU sideline actually coaching last week.

The Prowler responded with: Well, that'll just free up another LBer, because he won't have to worry about the RB catching the ball.

7:00 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

What the mother$*(^*&$^ O$&()*$# do you mean you can't win. You have a fan club, you singlehandedly carry your organization, and you have a wifey that plays rock band with you.You're living the life of a golden god. Chin up and fist down.

On the other hand, Nobody's ever heard of AllenD, and nobody ever will. Somoans are girl scout cookies, not famous people.






Re: The Poll: I'm just happy you dropped Iowa to 25 (though, I still think out is where they belong. A team that barely wins because a 1-AA team beats itself with chip shot field goals isn't better than 95 other teams). I'm okay with your poll. Plus, you have Bama lower than 86% of the voters. That's a win in my book! (I'd keep that stat to yourself, though, lest people start accusing you of being an Auburn fan again:-) ).

7:02 PM  
Blogger Dear Leader said...

substance from 30,000 feet.. bloggin n flyin...

7:17 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Riding one of those long range satellites, DL?

7:18 PM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

Cincy- That depends on how much Video you want on the ipod, if it will be loaded with mainly music, the 8gb would be fine, but if mainly video, then 16gb would be ideal, but the Nano is not ideal for watching video. I have the 8gb 3G Iphone which is very smiliar to the touch and it has all that I will ever need.

7:20 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

US Soccer doesn't look as good against T&T as they did against Mexico. It's like a game of hackey sack going on at midfield.

7:21 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

Until they start making iPod Touch big enough, I'm sticking with my 120 GB iPod Classic.

7:24 PM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

Sensi sent me this delusional bama fan in action. It's funny, but there are some bad words, so don't play around children.

Crazy Bama Fan Rant

7:29 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Crazy Bama fan is redundant.

7:38 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Been playing Beatles Rock Band this evening... lots of fun, but the timing on everything is a bit different from the other Rock Band games, so it was tough to get used to.

7:40 PM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

I've enjoyed Beatles Anthology on VH1 Classics this evening.

7:41 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Eddie, that is one of the saddest videos I believe I have ever seen. That guy's parents really need to adjust his priorities. That is simply incredible.

7:42 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think our Bama neighbor is Ricky's older brother....he doesn't get invited to anything.

7:44 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Steve...how long since has it been since you've been around Bammers?....it can get much sadder.

7:45 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

We just scored that 93 yard TD again!!!

7:48 PM  
Blogger cincytiger said...

Surely this bama fan video is staged. I'm bad, I yell at the TV, but this kid is over the top.

7:49 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Wow Peter - that was a nice post.

7:50 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

My SanDisk Sansa has outlasted every iPod I've ever known. Never had an ounce of trouble. Has HUGE battery life. Super easy interface and was WAY less expensive. CNET.com continues to give it excellent reviews.

7:53 PM  
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7:53 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

That video reminds me of the crazy Florida fan fan from a couple of years ago.

7:55 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

RK - That's pretty crazy about the Whiskeytown CD. I read a little about it and it seems they are hard to find. Not sure if you're going to find one for $15 now that they've become a hot commodity, but I hope you do! I'll keep my eyes open. I only have one of their CD's and sadly it's not that one.

7:55 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Cincy: Though MonD apparently has the best mp3 player in the universe, my first-generation iPod nano has been with me every day since November 2005. Never had a problem. I work out with it, run with it, play basketball with it, I sledded with it, I blogged with it, walked along beaches on both coasts with it.

It's a question of what your recipient wants: Something to use at home or something to in with an active part of his/her life.

One doesn't run with an iPod Touch.

8:03 PM  
Blogger Kathy said...

So Goldberg said Eric Smith will play Saturday.

8:03 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

I'd trust Goldberg on that.

I'm not at Auburn to confirm.

8:04 PM  
Blogger wtc said...

I will be in AU again this weekend. I will be visiting the sites of those posted on the map. I will bring my on beverage, like any of us should, and just visit everyone to see what you guys are up to. I would like to put a face with several of you.

8:14 PM  
Blogger cincytiger said...

Thanks for all the advice on the iPod. I will get my daughter to do a little sleuthing and see what purposes he has in mind. I'm thinking he wants to be able to use it when he works out.

8:14 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

The most impressive thing about the first game had nothing to do with passing or running. The impressive thing about the first game was how few mistakes we made offensively. Last season we looked the opponent square in the eye and shot ourselves in the foot. The worst part was we did it over and over again. Barney Fyffe would be proud. The most impressive thing about the first game was that a team that looked like it didn't know what it was doing all of last season looked prepared. Regardless of our record this season, ChizCo is a success in my book.

8:15 PM  
Blogger Kathy said...

Taylor also said his receivers didn't miss an assignment on running routes or blocking.

8:17 PM  
Blogger wtc said...

Cincy- I have an ishuffle and itouch. The shuffle is the one I run, workout with. I have used the touch while working out and it just seemed too bulky. Touch also has contacts, calender and internet access, so it has that going for it.

8:18 PM  
Blogger Kathy said...

Is this weekend a sellout? I hear there are RVs rolling in now.

8:21 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Evidently Coach Chizik feels the OMac hype is premature. According to Andrew Gribble coach CGC stated the following in his SEC Teleinterview today.



“People can jump to a lot of conclusions with one football game. We don’t know what he is yet. He had one good football game and there was a lot of other people responsible for his success other than him. That was one game out of the box. We’ve blinked and moved on. He’s got to continue to just be a better football player. As the season goes on, whether he has earned the right to handle the ball more remains to be seen. If he does earn that right, can he do it? Well, that remains to be seen, too.

“So we’re kind of in a feeling out process, too. We’re not going to put a whole lot of stock into a guy that rushes for 110-some odd yards one time. If you do it six or seven times in a row, now you’ve got our attention.“

8:23 PM  
Blogger digger4au said...

One game does not a season make.
But I was impresssed by the movement of the ball and the smooth way the team went about it's business. I also was very impressed with the adjustments made during half time. The continuation of the offense during the whole second half. No sitting or squating on the ball after we got the 23-13 lead.

8:30 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Sounds like a challenge to me. Will FAH step up to it? 6 or 7 100+ games would be nice.

8:31 PM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

Hoopie- Chiz himself is very high on McCaleb, I have it from good authority.

8:32 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

you're an asshat

8:39 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

I so hope that was directed at me.

8:40 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Kathy ... don't know if it is a sell out but we carried the motorhome over today (can't go in until 4 PM on Wednesdays in the hay fields) We pulled in at about 4:05 and there were already several there ... but I don't believe there were as many as there was last Wednesday. When we left it was probably half full of RVs

8:41 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

which post, mon? I did something wrong again, didn't I?

8:43 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

i know you do -you're a bigger attention whore than I am and that's saying something

365 - Where do you live? I used to get such a kick and thrill out of it when the RV's started showing up on campus on Wed. when I was in school

No Peter you've been alarmingly well behaved and entertaining.

8:48 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

Jay G, you take a break from band practice to watch any of the footey match against the islands of Trinidad and Tobago?

Does that win guarantee the US a spot in the World Cup?

8:50 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

I used to walk down Biggio on my way to class and would love how the RVs would start lining the street on Wednesday. Same peeps every week. I really should have taken the time to meet some of them, but was always too "busy." I bet they had great stories.

8:52 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

Mon,

I'll work on that. Don't want to stain my rep, you know.

Wait, I called Steve the illigitimate offspring of Paul Obnoxiousbaum and a Care Bare. That wasn't nice. Give me some credit here. ;-)

8:54 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

I don't see anything wrong with that, Peter.

8:56 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

fuji apples dipped in hummus is yummy

8:59 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

I think the apples are great, but hummus is boring. I've never had the two together, so maybe it balances out to something good.

9:01 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Somehow, I feel like i have been wronged.

9:02 PM  
Blogger cincytiger said...

I love red pepper hummus. In fact I am having that at the tailgate this week.

9:02 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

mmmmm yummy Cincy - something else for me to be jealous about!

9:06 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Speaking of @$$hats, I was driving from Bham to the Gump this afternoon following a meeting at a company my agency regulates, there were aforementioned @$$chapeaus in Kia hatchback which was being operated in a reckless fashion.

I finally figured out why. The @$$fez in the back seat was mooning everyone, and his @$$beret buddies were so tickled by it that the auto was swerving as they yukked it up.

9:08 PM  
Blogger wtc said...

CIncy-my daughter got me hooked on hummus. I use the crusty bread with it. Can't eat much though, while trying to get to my orginal weight.

7.4 lbs.

9:09 PM  
Blogger IV said...

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9:09 PM  
Blogger IV said...

Red pepper hummas and corn hole? Wow, I had better get a copy of THT's map and head to Auburn

9:10 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Nevermind.

9:13 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Eddie...so according to your source, CGC is very high on Omac. Why then do you think CGC made that statement?

BTW, I never said that CGC wasn't high on Omac...I didn't refer to the coaches opinion on Omac at all.


I read his statement as: Omac has a lot of work to do before the FANS should expect something special. I think that CGC is trying to calm down the fans.

9:14 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

Hoopie ...

CGC is trying to prevent invalid positive speculation.

9:15 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

don't forget the declarative statements

9:16 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

im so pumped

9:21 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

why, jhag?

9:23 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Jet....you'll need to take that up with the coach.

9:23 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

The Miss State game, I didnt exactly see the AU game in entirety Saturday

9:25 PM  
Blogger cincytiger said...

I got a notice that my cornhole bags would be delivered tomorrow. I am a little concerned though because the email said my RED and navy blue bags would be delivered Thursday. In response to my panicked email the sender assured me he sent ORANGE. I am going to be one mad woman if they sent red.

9:27 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

BUT i did TIVO it

9:29 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Fox Sports So is featuring AU right now.

9:31 PM  
Blogger FSJ said...

I read where Hugh Hefner filed for divorce from his estranged wife....

My question: Why would Hefer EVER get married in the first place?

9:32 PM  
Blogger IV said...

But Cincy, the red bags will go well with the red pepper hummas.

9:32 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

IV..I posted earlier today that I've met your childhood friend "Coosa". His daughter is a friend and we met him at a holiday party a few years ago.

9:36 PM  
Blogger Jet said...

My DVR is showing the game right now.

9:36 PM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

ESPN article on TOP 25 Recruiters


Trooper Taylor, Auburn
The top recruiter on what is a very good recruiting staff, Taylor first started gaining notoriety during the Class of 2005, when he helped Phillip Fulmer and Tennessee assemble an outstanding recruiting class. Thus far at Auburn, Taylor has helped to introduce several outside-of-the-box ideas like the "Big Cat Recruiting Weekend" that took place in the spring. Atlanta is a very important area for Auburn (parts of the metro area are less than an hour from the campus) and Taylor landed his first major commitment from the area in Under Armour All-American Antonio Goodwin (Booker T. Washington). Give Taylor credit with making a strong evaluation on Goodwin, who didn't have the buzz of other players, but is a four-star-rated prospect and the No. 23 overall prospect in the country.

9:36 PM  
Blogger AllenD said...

Jay G. Tate said...
It's always something. Can't win


Aw shucks JGT, thicker skin than that on picks that are public. You could have come back with Pitt beat a tough Youngstown State team that was coming off a 4 win 2008 (uh, nevermind), or how about Pitt freshman was the leading rusher with 129 yards, the most for a frosh in an opener since Dorsett did it in 1975...sounds like our frosh...

All is good, I simply noticed you ranked both Pitt and PSU above the majority of your peers.

PS - Is ESPN/ABC disproportionately represented among the AP voters? I guess they do watch the games...

9:37 PM  
Blogger cincytiger said...

IV,
Red will never do!

9:38 PM  
Blogger IV said...

Got ya Hoopie. Coosa=nice guy, not like me. We go back a long way. Started Auburn together, worked with the Highway Department together. We kind of split paths in 1961 when I moved to the Gump. I saw him at our 40th HS reunion in 1997 but missed him at our 50th in 2007. You know that you are old when you start talking about having a 50th reunion.

9:46 PM  
Blogger IV said...

Cincy,
Is that avatar picture you? If it is, what frightened you?

9:48 PM  
Blogger cincytiger said...

That is a picture someone snapped as I walked into my surprise 50th birthday party last week. I was truly and thoroughly surprised, as evidenced by that terrible picture!

9:50 PM  
Blogger IV said...

I am going to be a little cautious on this game and pick it AU 21, MSU 13. I think that we should be aware of over optimism.

9:51 PM  
Blogger cincytiger said...

But over optimism is so much fun. I am picking 35-10.

9:53 PM  
Blogger IV said...

Cincy, Catching people in a picture when they are just being themselves is never a horrible picture. I think that you like very nice. I thought maybe you had been frightened by a missed CH toss.

9:54 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

IV and I are in the same camp.

Auburn 24, MSU 21.

9:57 PM  
Blogger IV said...

After all, you thought enough of the picture to share it with us.

9:57 PM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Sensi, that's far too close for my liking.

9:57 PM  
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