THE FIVE THINGS
- Gus Malzahn is not anxious about going back to northwest Arkansas: ``I got a chance last year to do that (with Tulsa), so I felt that and all the distractions that come with that with friends and family asking for this and that. This is more of a business trip and the fact that I had that experience last year I think will definitely help this year."
- Malzahn on Auburn's need to beef up red-zone production after problems at Tennessee: ``I think it's what you focus on and we need to work that much harder. We had a couple opportunities and we're very fortunate our defense was playing extremely well. We've got to find a way to score touchdowns. It was great to get some points, our kicker did a wonderful job, but as an offense we've got to find a way to score touchdowns when our defense gives us opportunities."
- K Wes Byrum on his 2008 struggles: ``There wasn't really a low point, it was just after missing a couple, it just got tough. Overall, the team wasn't doing well and I wasn't helping at all on my end of it by putting points up on the board when we were struggling. It just got really tough as the season went on to keep missing as we were all struggling as a team."
- Kodi Burns on last season's loss against Arkansas, which was the first without Tony Franklin: ``The whole year was a disappointment. That game in particular, we had several opportunities to get in the end zone and for whatever reason it didn't happen. That just showed the turmoil and the stress the whole team was under. We couldn't even score on four downs from the 3-yard line. We have another chance this year. Everybody is excited about that."
- Mario Fannin on Malzahn's attitude this week: ``He's more intense. He's more energetic, and you can tell it's a matter of he wants everything to be perfect. So we understand that and we've got some guys from Arkansas."
BONUS QUOTE
- Malzahn, who was jazzed about the team's last Tuesday practice, on today's workout: ``It probably wasn’t up to what last week was. We’ve got to come out tomorrow and Thursday and really focus in. At the same time, we threw a lot at them. Arkansas gives you a lot of different looks and we want to make sure we’re prepared."
Photo credit: Todd Van Emst/Auburn University
Questions? Comments? Post directly to the blog below or email me at jgtate@gannett.com.
Evening Hotties. Everyone behaving themselves?
ReplyDeleteNice work Kristina
ReplyDeleteHola
ReplyDeleteHey Ham. Are you new?
ReplyDeletei always behave.
ReplyDeletegood baseball game going on right now.
ReplyDeleteJGT - long time lurker, first time poster on Saturday while you were out of pocket.
ReplyDeletePosted this link on last thread of Gus' radio interview with Arkansas radio:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.arradio.net/Audio/GUS%20READY%20FOR%20AIR.mp3
Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteWelcome Ham..
ReplyDeleteI'm the resident bammer.
Nice, Ham.
ReplyDeleteWelcome.
Welcome Ham!
ReplyDeleteThanks FSJ... I have to say that I don't care much for Bama but I come from a long line of Bammers... that includes parents, grandparents, etc. I clearly made the right choice for an institution of higher learning.
ReplyDeleteThere's a bad rumor on this blog that I am a closet Auburn fan...That is totally not true.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone. Good to have finally broken through the silence barrier
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't show by the absurd amount of time you spend on here. Are you an active participant on any Bama sites?
ReplyDeleteI'm a member of Tiderinsider and a mixed school board.
ReplyDeletei figure we've got a several Arkansas born players to keep everyone focused this week. i think that helps....why, i have no clue. but it sounds good.
ReplyDeletei'm not behaving myself as usual Kristina. ha ha. Just watching my drunken hero Tony Franklin have that same "look" we saw last year.
ReplyDeleteWe have such magnetic people on this blog - FSJ can't help himself.
ReplyDeleteNice...has to be hard to keep up. Does anyone have any tips on keeping the thread current without having to refresh constantly? Sorry, fairly new to the posting part.
ReplyDeleteSo far Tony Franklin don't impress me much.
ReplyDeleteNo, Ham, but if you figure out how to do that, let me know.
ReplyDeleteHam- F5
ReplyDeletecincy & Shania Twain have something in common, eh?
ReplyDeletesorry, i couldn't help it. :)
Of course you aren't, Craig.
ReplyDeleteThanks Eddie, any way to keep it from automatically resetting to the top of the thread when it refreshes?
ReplyDeleteHam,
ReplyDeleteIn what part of Birmingham are you located?
Use Google Chrome for your browser, Ham.
ReplyDeleteGoogle Chrome makes me happy. IE, not so much.
ReplyDeleteHam- No Dice there.
ReplyDeleteEveryone- About time to get on Sensi if you want to, we are about to talk about the rest of the season and Jay's negatism. Call in at 646-649-1890 if you want to disagree.
I am in Homewood. I use Firefox... guess I need to check out G Chrome. I feel like Google is taking over my digital life.
ReplyDeleteHam,
ReplyDeleteI use Safari and when I refresh it stays at the same place I was on the page. I keep it on the last post and when I refresh it goes back there and I can see what new has posted.
That's what Chrome does too, Cincy.
ReplyDeleteI need a Mac, Cincy. My iphone has convinced me that Apple products work, and work well.
ReplyDeleteSteve- Giving Jay Hell!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove It.
Interviewed Petrino on ESPN2 at halftime.
ReplyDeleteOff topic-I'm looking for a zero turn mower (used if possible). Anyone have one they are looking to get rid of?
ReplyDeleteMy son convinced me to buy a Mac earlier this year and I LOVE it. I will never go back to a PC if I can help it.
ReplyDeleteKristina,
ReplyDeleteDid you have an awesome time at the TN game? It sounded like so much fun.
Anybody know anything about the Comfort Inn & Suites in Slidell?
ReplyDeleteHam...go Mac and never go back.
ReplyDeleteI had a fantastic time at the Tennessee game, Cincy. Scottie B definitely hooked us up! Glad we won my first away game!
ReplyDeleteKathy..I've stayed in Slidell before for a football game but don't remember where.
ReplyDeleteWe usually stay in New Orleans at the Wyndham on Canal.
What are the odds that Tony the Angry Drunken OC doubles his production in the second half to end with 0 points?
ReplyDeleteSensi, I didn't mean what I said.
ReplyDeleteNice show guys.
ReplyDeleteGood call Steve.
Sensi- is an idiot :)!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter!!!
PF, I was with you. We went more in depth on how Sensi has lost his mind:)
ReplyDeleteMan, is Sensi even online to defend himself, or is this a behind the back beat down?
ReplyDeleteI had to hang up 20 minutes in. I'll go back and podcast it. I wanted to be able to come back on and talk about Arkansas. I have opinions. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteI'm distracting him on the phone. Let the beat down of Sensi continue!
ReplyDeletePeter- I'm sorry man, I didn't realize that. Blame me on that. I would have put you back on for sure.
ReplyDeleteBy not meaning what I said, I was lying about the part where I said I had nothing to back it up. I thought it would be more effective if I kept it simple. You can't argue with simple.
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely going to be an interesting game because Arkansas' offense will test us in a different way than anyone has yet. I guess WV was the closest, but my gut tell me if you got a guy named Chizik on your staff and you have a one dimensional offense, you got problems.
ReplyDeleteNo Eddie, I wanted to wait until you got to that part of the show. I planned on going back in the waiting area, but ended up having to hang up to dodge the pigs. Beat Arkansas.
ReplyDeleteTiny bubbles.... Man, this watching the Franklin System operate is getting me a bit misty.
ReplyDeleteSensi, I'm just messing. You're a good bammer witch. I'm glad we're facebook friends.
ReplyDeleteAnybody else smellin' bacon?
ReplyDeleteI expected us to be talking about if Ole Miss could upset Bama this weekend, but with the way Elroy has played, Bama looks to be better than last season. Ole Nutt is going to have issues.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not Kosher. Destroy the pigs.
ReplyDeleteCan i listen to yall online Eddie?
ReplyDeleteis there a link?
Evenin everyone.
I do believe whoever wins the west will win the SEC, and that is likely Bama. Florida is too one dimensional and that Bama will beat Tebow up so much he will be looking for his little dog Toto before the game is over. Yea, okay, I am looking ahead a bit.
ReplyDeleteAuNug...
ReplyDeleteClick on eddie's profile and there's a link to Insider. There will be a podcast.
AUNugget, click on Eddie's avatar and go to his blog. You will find all the links you need there.
ReplyDeleteThanks ehyou
ReplyDeleteMan, my Franklavision seems to be a bit fuzzy tonight. Where is the offense?
ReplyDeleteI actually had my first tinge of sympathy for Tebow. I see him coming back too soon and getting knocked the eff out against LSU. That could change that kid's life. I still hate him, though.
ReplyDeleteThey are showing a picture of the MTSU head coach and he keeps glancing over at someone. This is about the time Franklin was fired last season. Could lightening strike twice?
ReplyDeleteAunugget-
ReplyDeleteDo as other's suggested or:
www.auburnfootballinsider.com or:
download Itunes.
War Eagle
VIDEO IS UPPPPPZ.
ReplyDeleteI don't look for Tebow to play against LSU. That was a serious concussion he got against Kentucky. If he doesn't want to spend the rest of his life eating fruit loops and watching the disney channel, he needs to take some time off.
ReplyDeleteGood night Hotties. Thanks for listening. Hope to get back in my HABOTN grove tomorrow. Dang work trying to interfer with it. Just give me the pay check.
ReplyDeleteStuck in West Gomorrah ... had a decidedly mediocre meal at Tha Universitah Club.
ReplyDeleteEveryone of the Bammers spoke highly of Sensi. Only one conclusion possible.
Sorry, Sensi.
Steve..
ReplyDeleteWhat is wrong with Fruit Loops and Disney?
Doh, they scored.
ReplyDeleteSteve ... translate your 9:04 comment for me. I didn't quite follow you.
ReplyDeleteIn other news, I think tonights showing should end this ridiculous CTF debate.
Just got back in, gang. Thanks for being good sports.
ReplyDeletePP, I was saying Chiz could stop the run. As for tonight, you saw the Tony Franklin System against the Tony Franklin System and somehow came to a conclusion?
ReplyDeleteSensi, always here for you:)