BLOGGIN FOR YOUR NOGGIN: Gene Chizik speaks
Here we go ...
- He has arrived.
- ``They came back Sunday very focused. They understand the urgency."
- On the possibility to UK changing its entire offense: ``It's a question mark as far as where they're going to go. We've done our homework. We have out best educated guess. We're going to prepare for a number of different scenarios."
- On defending the Wildcat: ``You've got another tailback in the backfield and you can spread the field out. You've got number issues, meaning how many people you can leave in there to defend. It's good stuff. It's a lot of misdirection. It's tough to defend."
- On Coleman's chat: "It wasn't about the direction of the defense. I'm proud of him playing through all the issues. He's playing with the cast. That's not a thing you'd like to have. It had nothing to do with the defense. They're not going to come to me with an issue that I'm not aware of. They know my door is open. We'll talk about what's good for the team first and his good second. He was pleased when we got done talking about it. It was all good."
- Chizik said Coleman won't be changing positions.
- More on Coleman: ``The stat sheets don't tell the story. It's very overrated. He's doing what we're asking him to do with the defense. Don't look into if he had a sack or didn't have a sack. You have to play within the structure of the defense. He's been the ultimate teammate."
- On freshmen growing up: ``By Game Seven, they've seen enough SEC football to know how to compete."
- On Ben Tate: ``He's a good back. Let me tell you something -- the offensive line has been doing a tremendous job of opening those lanes. When he bounces things to the perimeter, he's been able to make some guys miss. He's beat up and tired on Sunday, but he's running the ball physically as we envisioned it. We've got to run the ball much better Saturday."
- On the lack of Wildcat: ``A lot of it has to do with field position and circumstances in the game. There are some other variables in there that haven't allowed us to get in that situation during the past few games."
- He doesn't like penalties.
- ``We're trying to put there what we think we can do. You can't always do what you'd like to do. That's where we're at. Whether that's being very aggressive or not, we have to determine that week to week."
- He noted that Neiko Thorpe's struggles at Arkansas forced the team to avoid blitzes. ``You have to pick and choose your battles when you can be aggressive."
- Chizik said Eltoro Freeman is "day by day," but said they're "together."
- Chizik said CB Walt McFadden (left ankle) is going to be a game-time decision.
- On injuries: ``We're racking our brains every night to figure out how to keep our guys. It's definitely something we're trying to work our way through."
- On what was learned from the Arkansas debacle: ``I know how 18 to 22-year-old guys think. They do the same thing every day, every day, and then they win a few games. Then all the sudden you go out on Saturday and get your brains beat out. Does it have to happen like that to get your attention? We'll see. When you have a young team and a team that hasn't been in this situation recently ... with being 5-0 ... it's obvious we didn't handle it very well."
- More on that: ``It's not Chicken Little. The sky is not falling. We didn't play well. We have to re-capture the things that got us to 5-0. It's not doom-and-gloom, but let's troubleshoot and figure it out."
- That's a wrap.
116 Comments:
Big Snacks, hopefully I'm done letting you down.
Hopefully we'll hear something about Byrum. I saw him yesterday in the Lowder building with a boot on and on crutches.
Dang J I get all set up with split screen and you cahnge threads on me!
O well I will make comments later
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I'm a little slow, but I think I killed the last thread with my Seinfeld references.
Holy crap the first 4 deleted?
So sad you deleted everything you said about me?
a carry over from the last thread...RE: Gameday weather
I wouldn't put too much stock in that weather.com gameday weather link...it's totally different than what the 10 day forecast for 'Auburn University' at weather.com shows.
Saturday is calling for sunny skies, high of 65, low of 45...I'd say mid 50s for kickoff! Should be an awesome day for some football!!!
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Geez, I mean 4 of the first 5 posts on here were Big Snacks ripping me a new one, now they are deleted.
I can't believe my incredibly substantial 1st post got deleted! Dang it! I'm only FAH about once a month.
Why would you delete your first post, Chocolate? That's just bad form.
It's part of my conspiracy to make sure my post is the first. Since I'm apparently a problem causer and a liar.
What happened to the post?
DWWD.......
yes, I am tired of all the wildcat reference even in NFL
I didn't. Let it be known that at 11:22 I posted the following (which Digger can validate):
"Bip Bop Bam Alakazam!"
It disappeared for reasons unknown to me.
So much fun these days. Do we play football this week?
Ben Tate is playing this year up to what he looked like he'd be as a freshman. I picked him to get 1200 yards this year, if he stays healthy he's far beyond that pace now.
Eddie, against the Wildcats of Kentucky. The game is at home.
Kathy, that was a great article about "Pat Dry Field". Thanks for the link!
“If one is to be called a liar, one may as well make an effort to deserve the name.”
-A.A.Milne
And now my post about the deleted posts makes no sense
I verify and mine was of egual innocence
Is this alternate universe HABOTN?
Thank god we don't play Kentucky in basketball this weekend, we can beat them in football. I think you could put an average high school team with UK jersey's on and they could beat Auburn in basketball.
Scott, it's still there...up top...IN THE LEBO THREAD. We've moved on.
Typo verified
Yes, a universe in which "Double Dutch Bus" lyrics are offensive. It would have been even worse if I had criticized Rebecca, Lolita, Veshawn and Dawn.
CountChocula, did you go back and admire your post? It's not going anywhere.
CHicken Little reference? Bizarre.
I hope the coach doesn't get bombed with posts for saying that Neiko struggled on Saturday.
I only deleted posts Big Snacks had deleted himself.
I had already made my last post before you enlightened me, PF. That was some weird, thread-merging/morphing stuff. I never left the Lebo thread, but ended up on the Chizik thread.
Some others went with it but that's OK.
Man, I like Gene Chizik!!
Did any one ask about Bynum?
It's just a jump to the left
And then a step to the right
With your hands on your hips
You bring your knees in tight
Here is hoping that this team learns from this loss and we just roll over Kentucky.
Yeah, is the Byrum injury legit or just lies being spread on the interwebs?
Bynum? Why would Chiz have a comment on the Lakers?
He's a big fan.
Sorry bigsnacks I can't type so goog
Lebo's Lunatics are comin' in big this year, folks.
DON'T APPOLOGIZE TO ME...appologize to poor little Wesley from Ft. Lauderdale...
just messing with you, of course. I knew what you meant.
No problem sometimes I don't even konw what I think
``It's not Chicken Little. The sky is not falling. We didn't play well. We have to re-capture the things that got us to 5-0. It's not doom-and-gloom, but let's troubleshoot and figure it out."
yes, HABOTN harmony is not doom and gloom
Exactly
Since everyone is gone to lunch so will I!
Nuzzles are perfectly normal ways to to show you love another man
In the interest of HABOTN, avoiding the Harmony Hut and to accomplishe full-disclosure, I wish to hereby confess to the following egregious act on my part: I am the man in the back who said everyone attack and... well, I think you know what happened.
I offer my most sincere apology to everyone but Jet.
I love you guys. I love lamp.
Well I missed all the drama
Our Oline commit Shon Coleman got moved from a 3 to a 4 star today
I ain't mad atcha, got nothing but love for ya. Do your thing boy.
Man, that news on McFadded being a game day decision is troubling. I was certain he would be "day by day".
sounds like i missed the fireworks.
I meant what I posted and responded to. Otherwise, I would have deleted it. The Chinese haven't taken over yet.
On to Kentucky:
What is a reasonable offensive goal in terms of yards and points for this game?
What is a reasonable defensive goal n terms of yards and points for this game?
You guys, you could always create more fireworks if you are into the drama. Just do like I do!
So, what do you guys think of the Boston College coaching situation?
What is the official HABOTN position on nuzzling? I suspect it is allowed, but could be considered sexual harassment. Greeting nuzzling with a chair to the back of the head should be allowed.
I nuzzle many of the stuffed animals I sleep with. Is that not normal?
It depends. Are the stuffed animals under age?
it's cool michael. i nuzzle. so what?
Sensi,
I think it is resonable to expect us to get 400 yards and in the 30's offensively against Kentucky.
I don't know what is resonable defensively right now.
What is "Day by Day," other than a song by the Hooters??
The Chiz doesn't strike me as a fan of one hit wonder groups.
There are many layers to the Chiz, commissioner. You may also be surprised to learn that he is quite skilled in origami.
Day by day is just an efficient way of saying that a player will definitely play unless he doesn't.
Late to the game today. Jay G., just wanted to say I appreciate the b-ball coverage. I know Auburn basketball is largely a joke, but I love me some college basketball, even if I put in on the backburner for the next couple of months or so.
By the way, anybody watch the Dolphins last night (of course y'all did)? Orange jerseys looked nice. Just sayin'.
Personally, I stick with the two major sports, football and recruiting.
To each his own.
It's the sport of kings, better than diamond rings...
Boy JGT left in a hurry today, did he have a HOT date for lunch....or sumpin.
E-Bro, I watched the game and found it rather entertaining. R Brown looked very good, as did Ricky Williams. Rex Ryan also makes a good loudmouth to pull against. Some good NFL action.
Michael, Chiz is also a certified square dancing instructor. He apparently has his own DVD based tutorial business, "The Squistem," which he had to sell per SEC requirements.
That's two Monday night games that Ronnie has killed in this year. Too bad they lost the first one to the Colts. His yardage wasn't as big last night, but the two touchdowns (including the gamewinner) were.
I was surprised the Dolphins had so much success running the ball on the Jets. Looks like Ronnie Brown is having the best career to this point of the 4 AU players picked in the 05 Draft.
Michael is joking.
I'm now seeing Mark Ingram touted as a Heisman Trophy candidate, yet Ben Tate has more total yards, higher ypc, and more all-purpose yards. Not that I think either of them is going to win it, but it's still annoying.
When you are on a dominant team recognition flows your way.
ugh, puke but true
Lunch sure is good!
Commisioner - I actually bought the Squistem. I found that it helped me win some amateur high school level dance contests, but proved to be woefully inadequate in preparing me for a higher level of dance competition.
Kristeenuh - where have you been? You not telling people I am joking really cost us against Arkansas.
Did you give Lego Bowie a bite? He looks very enthusiastic at the moment.
Is Tate (Ben not Jay) now the SEC leading rusher?
MChiela, I have already taken full responsibility for the Arkansas loss.
E-Bro - yep. Ingram is 4th.
Ingram's behind Hardesty and who else?
Dixon from MSU.
BEASLEY!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah, well then of course Ingram should be a Heisman candidate. Also, 2+2=5.
I understand the dominant team thing and Ingram is certainly a good running back, but if Bama is to have any Heisman candidate, it should come from the defense.
here's the link for all SEC Team & Individual stats SEC STATISTICAL GOODNESS
1. Tate
2. Dixon
3. Hardesty
4. Ingram
5. Demps
6. McCalebb
*****
10. Tebow
Michael:
Unfortunately, the Chiz pulled my user rights to his Square Dancing Squistem®©™ after I tried to show off my new moves in an extreme mosh pit at a Korn concert. The kindest comment about my decision began with the word "Dumbass," and came from my own mouth. It got back to the Chiz, who declined public.
At least I'm not driving 14 hours to a game this week, eh?
Great lunch ...equal HOT date ummmmmmmmmmmmm ?
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Those stars above number 10 make me want to nuzzle him...in a gay public display of affection sort of way.
I'm still planning on calling Sensi an idiot...I don't care about the new Humanity Tent
Peter- I encourage it.
Since I don't know whether I can call in tonight or not, I'll just say now that Sensi is an idiot. For that matter, every last one of you are idiots. You're all worthless and weak, now drop and give me twenty!
Norm- You are free to voice your concerns and dictarship threats as well at 646-649-1890 between 8-9 PM CST.
What do you guys think of Tommy Tuberville?
Tuberville? What is that? French?
I wonder if Urban has plans to adopt Tebow. Man nuzzle. I don't even nuzzle my Dad.
you might see Tubs in Louisville next year.
Harrison,
Now that's funny, Tubs taking a flight to Louisville. Maybe Lowder will let him use his jet.
Eddie,
I didn't get to listen to you and Sensi last week, so...wait, maybe that's why we lost.
I've said too much.
mytommyd, that's what I said on Saturday when watching the game with a Gator fan. I love my Dad. He's a great Dad. I hug my Dad, fist pound my Dad, high five my Dad. I don't nuzzle noses with my Dad. Different strokes...
I know I said this yesterday, but that nuzzling weirds me out.
It apparently kills threads, too.
You folks are a bunch of Tebow-nuzzling nimrods.
Well, actually none of you are.
Except for Norm.
I think I was 3 when I quit nuzzling with my dad. It was when I realized he had a bulbous schnoz with lots of hair.
Weirds me out, too.
Why is "Muskrat Love" running through my head all of a sudden? Somebody needs to make a Tebow/Meyer video using that song.
Jay G, you mean to say you don't nuzzle Bags?
Will their be a segment on how SteveFC turned lost his mind, not Sensi?
are you drunk? That sentence didn't even come close to working.
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