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10.10.2009

GAME DAY: Auburn @ Arkansas

Hey everyone. I have arrived in Fayetteville for this morning's game. Traffic here usually is hell. It was light today. Very few tailgaters around. Little buzz. It's too early.

So it goes.

UPDATES
  • As best I can tell, LB Eltoro Freeman is not here. I don't think he's in trouble. I don't think he's been disciplined. I think he's out on his own accord. I don't know that for a fact. We'll find out more later today.

  • G Byron Isom is dressed out.

  • Auburn warms up in two groups: offense and defense. There were 26 players on the defensive side. That would not count as an excess.

  • Arkansas' top WR, Joe Adams, is not dressed out. He apparently was injured in practice Thursday.

157 Comments:

Blogger Kathy said...

I'm nervous.

9:26 AM  
Blogger Kathy said...

We can not afford to lose linebackers. This team will test our defense for 60 minutes.

9:27 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

This is one game the LB depth won't matter. We will be in Nickel a lot.

9:27 AM  
Blogger Kathy said...

I hope you are right Eddie. I hope we rush that QB all morning too.

9:29 AM  
Blogger Kathy said...

Why will Eltoro take himself out of the game?

9:29 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Will Arkansas nickel and dime our defense into oblivion?

9:30 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

Kathy- That is the story right now. I'm not sure what is going on, but there is something up with that.

9:31 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

Sensi- If they had a running game, yes, but they don't.

9:31 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

FSU naming Jimbo Fisher CIW has turned into a major problem on that staff.

Lee Corso is all over that and is right.

9:32 AM  
Blogger James in Auburn said...

I'm nervous too... but I belive that's because I remember how well Auburn played in early games and/or against Arkansas under CTT and company...

New staff hopefully equates into better preperation and better results!

9:32 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

Look, I was never a huge Corso fan, but he is gameday and it is sad to see him like this. He is trying hard, but struggling badly.

9:32 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

No, the problem at FSU is that Bowden didn't retire when he should have. Sorry, but his career will be tarnished by how it finished IMO.

9:33 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Good point, Eddie.

Who had pig for breakfast?

I enjoyed a smoked sausage biscuit.

9:34 AM  
Blogger AU MikeyC said...

I think AU will be able to control the game with the run. give the D some rest and be better than they were in the UT game.

9:36 AM  
Blogger James in Auburn said...

I'm eating some pig right now Mr. S... going to be grilling some up too a little later today!

9:38 AM  
Blogger AU MikeyC said...

AU 41

Hogs 31

9:38 AM  
Blogger Norm said...

Morning Hotties - I'm getting my bacon on now. War Eagle!

9:39 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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9:39 AM  
Blogger auforme said...

Oh.. Corso's making me sad. You're right- he's Gameday. Sad.
On another note- I'm nervous too Kathy. My laundry's got to get done in a hurry. My lucky AU shirt's in there and I've worn it every game!

9:40 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Smoking some sausage myself today.

Ribs for the later games.

9:40 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

McShay breaking down Snead.

9:43 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Says O-Line is the biggest problem.

9:43 AM  
Blogger Dear Leader said...

Arky has running backs...

Maybe Eltoro is second guessing his transfer...

9:46 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Rumor is The Bull had a heated confrontation at practice. I'm sure he's struggling with the lofty expectations and little playing time. I hope it's something we can look back on in a year and chalk up to a valuable learning experience. You can't let your talent override the discipline you must have to scheme on the college level.

9:46 AM  
Blogger j-z said...

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9:46 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

This is the least electric SEC pre-game situation I've seen ... aside from Vanderbilt.

9:53 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hotties' Picks for Michigan @ Iowa:

The Maize and Blue or the Maize?

9:55 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Vandy folks were in the library and the labs.

What's Arkansas' excuse?

9:55 AM  
Blogger FSJ said...

Least electric is good for Auburn I suppose.

9:55 AM  
Blogger THT 2.0, G.G. said...

Faccia quale che facciamo!

'ight hotties, i'm off for a much need jog.

WAR EAGLE!!!!

9:57 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

JGT - Why do you think that is? I hope in translates into the Hogs coming in flat.

9:57 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

Sensi.... I was all set to pick Michigan... until I heard that their starting RB (brown) didn't travel, and that it was snowing in Iowa. MI QB Forcier is from Cali... his first snow game won't be pretty without a running game. Gimme Iowa.

9:57 AM  
Blogger FSJ said...

Sensi..

For some reason I think Michigan wins.

9:57 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

Hogs are getting marinated.... almost time to put them in the smoker!

9:58 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

oh sheesh...

10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

ESPN is working to create more controversy about Chizik vs. Gill. They just showed the "Boo!" video in a teaser "Controversy at Auburn?" again.

10:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why is this story coming back around? I have seen it on Outside The Lines this week and now it is going to show on Gameday?

I guess we need to celebrate the 1 year anniversary?

10:01 AM  
Blogger wtc said...

Man that clip they just played going to a commercial was awful. Wonder if that guy goes to any games?

10:01 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

And did anybody ever figure out who that one person is that evidently has represented the entire University?

10:02 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If they want to "celebrate an anniversary," why not the Franklin firing?

10:02 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

One hour to kick off!!
this is way too early for a football game!!
Hope the Tigers are wide awake.

10:02 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Any word on whether or not we are the Pam Ward game?

10:03 AM  
Blogger Dear Leader said...

THT 2.0...
ti attualmente vive in Italia?

10:04 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

TV sports media love controversy any kind and will play to it at every turn.

10:05 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sensi - now that makes sense. Because on the ESPN crawl they showed that AU has 207 total points this year 1 point less then all of last yr. There is a story, the success of Malzhan

10:05 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

digger - who works with Spielman, that is who it is. Is that Ward?

10:06 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

ESPN sounds like they are calling for a national moment of silence for Tebow.

Good grief.

10:07 AM  
Blogger FSJ said...

Its crazy Sensi.

10:07 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Not sure about the TV teams but it could be.

10:07 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

it's Howdy Doody time errr Tim Tebow time

10:08 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What are you dining upon today, FSJ?

I still say Bama blows OM away today.

10:08 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I forgot Pam Ward is from Baltimore and went to MD.

10:09 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Actually DC and worked in Bmore. Your who cares fact for the day.

10:10 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

50 minutes to kickoff.

10:11 AM  
Blogger FSJ said...

Sensi...

We are looking at some ribs today.......

Ought to be tasty.

10:11 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

Quentin Groves is ready for BBQ!

I am ready for BBQ!

10:12 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Enjoy 'em, FSJ.

10:13 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Q may be getting ready for his team to relocate or draft Tim Tebow.

10:14 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Is the crowd getting any better?

10:14 AM  
Blogger Fearless Freep said...

Love that pic at the top of the post.

What, are tickets first come, first served, and they fill in only one section at a time?

10:15 AM  
Blogger AUBigCat said...

Alrigt Hots, on your feet for Bodda Getta!!

10:15 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

QuentinGroves54 ...its time to bar b que some hogs!!!! WDE

10:16 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

THANK YOU CHRIS FOWLER!!!

10:17 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I suppose that video will always accompany any discussion of Chizik at Auburn.

10:18 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My name is Jason Fowler and that is my smart cousin!!

10:18 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

I hate that they take anything from the Paul Bammerbaum show

10:19 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Isom is in uniform and warming up.

10:19 AM  
Blogger Fearless Freep said...

You folks forget, our struggles against Arky in the morning games were most noticable when we were at home.

I subscribe the 'early kickoff hurts the home team' meme. Let's hope the trend holds up today.

10:19 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Good news JGT

10:19 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I actually saw Paul Finebaum defend Auburn on Outside the Lines. I was SHOCKED!

10:20 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I like the all white unis.

Just saying.

10:20 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

It looks chilly in Fayetnam

10:20 AM  
Blogger michael said...

Eltoro is watching the game with me today. He is cooking the chicken wings. I will be sure to ask him if and when he will be back. It is kind of awkward to try to fit that question into conversation. We will see how it goes.

10:20 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Good deal for Isom. Take it like a man and handle your business. Hats too to John Sullen and Bart Eddins.

10:21 AM  
Blogger Dear Leader said...

YES CORSO PICKED THEM

10:21 AM  
Blogger Miller said...

Has corso had another stroke? He is really struggling this morning...

10:21 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lee Corso picks Arky. Off to a good start!

10:21 AM  
Blogger AUBigCat said...

I am nervous about this game but I'll be nervous against KY next week too even if we win.

10:22 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Hope the Corso curse works it's magic.

10:22 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Michael - Once you have cans of courage I think the question will just flow naturally.

10:22 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Speaking of cans of golden nectar I bought some extra, going to be a long day of football

10:24 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Auburn warms up in two groups: Offense and defense.

There are 26 guys on the defensive side. How about that?

10:24 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

How about that ...one word SCARY

10:25 AM  
Blogger BinOBA said...

Michael, get you a smoker and smoke your wings, good stuff!! Maybe we'll have a cooking extravaganza at the IB ?

10:25 AM  
Blogger michael said...

I don't have any cans of courage. If I have to wait on that, then I guess I won't get any info out of eltoro.

How may dudes are on the travel squad total, Jay?

10:25 AM  
Blogger Fearless Freep said...

Yikes, I don't think 26 defensive players is enough for a game like this one.

10:25 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Episode II of "Is Sensi Crazy?" should be even better than episode I. I can't wait.

10:26 AM  
Blogger michael said...

binoba, I don't do the wings, eltoro does. Hopefully he is back on the field by the Iron Bowl. We will see.

10:26 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Twenty six guys on defense doesn't sound great, but it could be that Todd intends to amaze us all and play iron man football.

10:27 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

thin

I hope it is, SteveFC. I really do.

I like being wrong when I pick against the grain.

10:28 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Arkansas' top WR, Joe Adams, is not dressed out. He apparently was injured in practice Thursday.

10:29 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Man, I love that big jumbotron thingie at Arkansas. Man, now I know I should be a college coach. Can you imagine grabbing some beer and popcorn and heading over to the stadium and cranking up the jumbotron to watch MNF or a movie?

10:30 AM  
Blogger K_Mo said...

I hate to say it but this issue with The Bull doesn't come as much as a surprise. For whatever reason the guys that come in from these prep schools and JC's never seem to be able to stay on the field. In all reality if these guys aren't graduating or qualifying out of high school the chances they can make it through college aren't very good. I would find it hard to believe El Toro is just not a morning person and pulled himself out of a game on his own if there isn't something else going on. Regardless, I want to see this guy back on the field living up to all that hype.

10:30 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That's a big loss for the Hogs.

10:31 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Chris Todd came from a JC.

Carlos Rogers came from a prep school.

Just sayin'.

10:31 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Jay, while you are already out in Arkansas, you might want to swing through Iowa on your way back and visit some friends, especially if Michigan does well today.

10:32 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Where did we get FAH from?

10:33 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Prep school Schmep school

If you are mature and work you can play. Period.

10:33 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Weis.. Kiss my Arse you fat slob.

10:33 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Wasn't Fairley a JUCO too?

10:34 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

digger a bit sensitive today?

10:34 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

If you quaterback for Notre Dame and win 3 games you are the greatess thing since peanutbutter and jam samiches. BS

10:35 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Personally I like JUCOs. You don't want a lot of them, but they are good for filling immediate needs.

10:35 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

FC not really just have a belly full of ND and Weis

10:36 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Steve,

That's a good point. I don't see us going after a bunch of those though. Chizik's plan seems to be long term - get recruits, redshirt, build depth.

10:37 AM  
Blogger IV said...

Coach Chizik said that Isom will play today on the Auburn radio pregame show.

10:38 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

The only thing I see in Arkansas' favor is they need this game a lot more than we do. With their schedule, their season could soon go up in flames.

10:38 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"That would not count as an excess."

I LOL'd at that.

10:39 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Good plan by Chizik. I just hope auburn pulls out some serious $$$ for Malzahn and not lose him next couple of years.

10:39 AM  
Blogger IV said...

Coach Chizik said that Isom did everything they asked him to do and is ready to play.

10:40 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I predict a lot of pain for Arkansas receivers. Bates and Etheridge will bring the pain.

10:41 AM  
Blogger IV said...

Coach Chizik was not asked about the bull's status.

10:41 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Great news IV this should help us.

10:41 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I liked the way Eddins played against UT, but this will be a different type of game. Good to see Isom back.

10:42 AM  
Blogger ehyou said...

Players from all backgrounds both succeed and fail. It's about the person, not where they come from.

10:42 AM  
Blogger IV said...

I am ready for some hog fixed anyway the Auburn Tigers decide to prepare it.

10:43 AM  
Blogger JgobravesHAG said...

WOW Eltoro not there. I heard from a bammer during the week that he was having trouble with the staff and was considering leaving the team, I hope there is 0 truth in that

10:43 AM  
Blogger ehyou said...

I skipped the bloody mary's this AM and went strait to the salty dogs. Woooohooooo!!!!

10:43 AM  
Blogger IV said...

ehyou,

I agree with you on the character issue.

10:44 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

jhag, it really depends upon what is going on. If a player is discontent he either needs to get over it or hit the road.

10:44 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Salty Dogs go good with Bar B Q Pork

10:45 AM  
Blogger IV said...

Steve,

I agree with you also.

10:45 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rod uses tons of western movie references today.

10:45 AM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

mornin' JGT. let's go.

DWWD!!!!!!!!!!!

10:47 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I have a problem with "stars" that don't walk the walk. If you aren't playing well, you shut your mouth and open your ears.

10:47 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

15 minutes to kickoff.

Stadium is maybe 60% full.

10:47 AM  
Blogger K_Mo said...

I'm probably a little less optimistic than you guys about these players making it through college. If you cannot qualify out of high school you are going to have a difficult time in college. If they weren't playing football they wouldn't be at the university anyway. There is obviously going to be a higher attrition rate from those who couldn't qualify in the first place. I'm sure there are plenty more, but since the time I've been a student here Raven Gray, Bo Harris, Greg Smith, and Chris Slaughter all come to mind. I haven't done much research, but I'm sure theres more.

10:48 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Drew Brees picks coming up next.

10:48 AM  
Blogger scottatl said...

Lee Corso needs to hang up the mic....College Gameday is awful

10:48 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Dang where are the hogs?

10:49 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Have the Hog fans given up on the team already??

10:50 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Many kids that go the JUCO route just need some growing up time. It doesn't take a genius to graduate high school with poor study habits. When you go to college, it is a different matter and self discipline comes into play. I should know. I really screwed up my first year of college. Of course, I had a great time, so I guess it is a matter of what goals you are attempting to achieve.

10:51 AM  
Blogger K_Mo said...

Didn't Corso have a stroke? The guy needs some time off.

10:51 AM  
Blogger IV said...

IV out until halftime. Go TIGERS, beat the hogs. WAR EAGLE!!!

10:51 AM  
Blogger ehyou said...

That's why I like early road games. The home crowd just ain't as into it.

10:51 AM  
Blogger AU MikeyC said...

Lets go Auburn!!!!!!!WDE

10:52 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Nothing inspires a home team more than to see half the stadium empty in one of their more important games.

10:52 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

Can we get rid of these clowns and get on with the game.

10:53 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Corso does seem a bit understated today. Perhaps he needs a trip to the rest room and doesn't want to risk an embarrassing accident.

10:53 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Drew Brees is the truth.

10:54 AM  
Blogger AUfan said...

AU- 37
Arky- 33

McFadden and Thorpe= good pass coverage
Everyone else= questionable pass coverage

Fear Toddzilla(shout-out to SFC)

10:54 AM  
Blogger Aubie said...

I'm at the beach. Is there a way to listen to the game online? I would like to listen to the Auburn broadcast while I watch.

10:54 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wonder if Kirk will make it to the Iowa game with the snow going on?

10:55 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Auburn Football Radio Streams

10:55 AM  
Blogger auforme said...

Let's go Auburn. War Eagle!!!

10:56 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sounds like The Bull gets too high and too low.

Go even Steven there pal!!!

10:56 AM  
Blogger scottatl said...

yeah Corso had a stroke, aka....'a sign to spend time with your family'...but he is taking the Dick Clark approach

10:56 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Here are some online radio stations.

10:56 AM  
Blogger K_Mo said...

Looking at Jays picture more closely I'm amused by those high school bleachers that are sitting on top of that nice end zone area.

10:57 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I like Thorpe in coverage too. Etheridage and Bates need to reach out and hit someone.

10:57 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Yes, we avoid the Corse Curse!!!

10:57 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Brees picks Auburn
Corso picks Arkansas
Herbie picks Auburn
Fowler picks Auburn

10:57 AM  
Blogger Aubie said...

Thanks Sensi

10:58 AM  
Blogger BinOBA said...

hogs' leading receiver not playing, joe adams, 2nd in sec in receiving,big loss.

10:59 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Game thread is UPZ.

10:59 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

We need to see Mallett scrambling. This won't be like the WV game. Make that kid scramble.

11:02 AM  
Blogger IV said...

Is this 2008? We have the 5 wins, are we going to start a run for 7 loses?

12:32 PM  

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