The fine peeps at footballcoachscoop.com, who have been right almost every time in situations I can verify personally, are saying assistant coach Tommy Thigpen has interviewed at Florida for a job as safeties coach.Is it true? I'll call Thig, but don't expect to hear anything substantive about this until the Outback Bowl stuff gets into swing on Dec. 26 or 27.
For those who don't know, Thigpen is a critical (central?) component of the Tigers' recruiting enterprise. He's a main contact for most big-name prospects and I'm certain that Gene Chizik would work to keep Thigpen on the Plains if it came to that. More money? A new Pez dispenser? A bigger coaching role? You name it.
Back to the note from footballcoachscoop.com, I think I know who will get that job if it comes down to Thig and Willie Martinez. I'd say one resume is significantly thicker than the other.
**Thanks to Jet for his assistance here.
BACK-TO-BACK FIRST POSTS.
ReplyDeleteIMPRESSIVE....MOST IMPRESSIVE.
I love posts that end with "?"
ReplyDeleteGives me a TMZ vibe -- and that's a good thing in my book.
ReplyDeleteTMZ....good for you. not my cup coffee.
ReplyDeletewhy?
ReplyDeleteor should I have said, why"?"
ReplyDeleteTMZ"?"
ReplyDeletethat sounds like hollywood stuff.
ewwww
A question mark is just a winding, unknown road that leads to the gap before the period.
ReplyDeleteis that anywhere near Cumberland Gap"?"
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't be heartbroken to see Thig go elsewhere..
ReplyDeleteMaybe he can take Gus and a couple of others with him...
Leave Trooper and Luper though.
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ReplyDeleteShut up Bama.
ReplyDeleteMy mouse has the heebie jeebies today.
ReplyDeleteI finally watched the whole Merrimac Ridge light display. It's a heck of a lot better with sound.
ReplyDeleteHope Thig stays!
wtc,
ReplyDeleteWhat are your thoughts about James Stone from Nashville?
Auburn in on him?
I propose to Chiz that he promote Thig to Co-Coordinator, Lead Singer and Driver of the Winnebago.
ReplyDeleteAccording to Finebaum.... Bob Stoops is in Tuscaloosa today..
ReplyDeleteI have a hard time believing that since the Sooners play on 12/31...
TMZ may not be your cup of tea from a topical standpoint, but they get the poop. The real poop.
ReplyDeleteDid I hear right yesterday that there is going to be some sort of TMZ for Sports?
ReplyDeleteIf so, damn Tiger Woods! Damn him!
has UF named a DC?
ReplyDeleteTHT vibe: 2.0's suitcase is still somewhere in Europe.
ReplyDeleteI want to keep the same recrut staff for at least 1 more year to keep the ball rolling and fill a 2-3 year pipeline
ReplyDeleteTHT I have been out for a day or so... did 2.0 make is home??
ReplyDeleteDL - 2.0 has made it as far as philly today. No flights to RDU, but a flight to Greensboro late tonight. Hopefully we'll have her home shortly after midnight.
ReplyDeleteFSJ- Stone is a lock for Auburn! It must be true since TMZ reported it.
FSJ-Regarding Stone. AU is in on him, but most think he is UAT property all the way. This staff hasn't given up on him, but with the ones they feel they have committed, he is a casualty of not enough room, unless of course he says he wants to come. I think this group of coaches has just about filled all 28 spots.
ReplyDeleteHe is VERY good.
I don't care enough about celebrities personal lives to be a fan of TMZ.
ReplyDeleteI hate when Sportscenter leans in the TMZ direction.
well, I heard from wtc's mom that Stone is AU bound ;-)
ReplyDeleteyeah, what WERK said.
ReplyDeleteI would hate to see Thig go. He is very vitale in the recruitiment of several players, as JayG stated.
ReplyDeleteThanks wtc,
ReplyDeleteThere was a discussion about uncommitted folks on Tiderinsider and he was one that mentioned both schools.
From what I can gather both schools are going to have strong classes.
On a related note, the top ten in recruiting according to ESPN is crammed full of SEC schools.
Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, holidays or whatever you want to call it. Pick the appropriate greeting according to your personal / religious preferences.
ReplyDeleteAnd a happy new year to all (with due apologies to Zoroastrians)
Being PC is a pain in the rear. anyways. Ya'll have fun.
Merry Christmas Aero! (Sorry, I am not politically correct) Good to see you. Or hear, or whatever...
ReplyDeletePat Sullivan supposedly up on Finebaum soon.
ReplyDeleteOK, for those of you who know. What are the chances that we lose Thigpen? Excellent, maybe, no way, or who knows?
ReplyDeleteHey Aero! Happy whatever it is you want to have a happy one of!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd a Merry Christmas, too!!!
Hey Aero! Glad to see you back! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, etc.
ReplyDeleteThis Sunday, you have the privilege of wishing me a happy birthday.
ReplyDeleteListening to Sullivan on the radio... I hope one day to be half the man he seems to be.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he never go the Auburn HC job..I'd have a hard time during the week of hate for sure.
likewise with a Bart Starr viceyversa, FSJ.
ReplyDeleteWhy don't y'all get a room? Bart Starr is a Bammer. Period.
ReplyDeleteI know most on here would disagree; but, I felt the same way about Terry Bowden. Having attended Samford, I liked him very much and hated to hate him on IB week.
ReplyDeleteDang. Just call me thread killer.
ReplyDeleteMeyer and Thigpen coached together at Bowling Green. I think it all depends on what job is offered. If it is a lateral move, I doubt he leaves. If Meyer offers the DC spot, I think he keaves.
ReplyDeleteAt AU he coaches Safties and inside LB's. That is an odd combo. I would bet Meter gives him at least the LB job. But I think he has to throw the CD job in there also to get him to leave.
Not that I follow that stuff, but that is what I was told late today.
BTW-Look for Willie Martinez to show up at Miss St as the DC.
ReplyDeleteJudt my guess, or is that my mom's take on it.
ReplyDeletethanks wtc's mom!
ReplyDeleteNice to see you again, Aero.
ReplyDeleteChances on Thig leaving are dependent on which job is offered.
THT,
ReplyDeleteWhen does 2.0's flight leave Philly?
IV - in about 15 minutes. We're leaving for GSO at about that same time.
ReplyDeleteShe had free wifi in Philly and she spent it reading the past 2 days of HABOTN
Ah, The Tales of the Travels of 2.0.
ReplyDeleteI think by now he knows how to interview, so it's not like he's doing it for practice. And with that in mind, why would he interview for a job he didn't want? I'm guessing an enticing position is at stake.
ReplyDeleteHey THT,
ReplyDeleteDo you have a link to her flight from Philly to GSO on Flight Aware?
IV - here it is. we're out the door
ReplyDeletehttp://flightaware.com/live/flight/RPA3391
Chanukah is over.
ReplyDeleteAero,
ReplyDeleteI'll pick Christmas from your list and wish you a Merry whatever it is you prefer.
Glad to see you drop back by, hopefully you'll stay around again.
Your source on this rumor is footballcoachscoop.com??? How professional!
ReplyDeleteSweetTits4DaTyde on tiderinsider just posted a hot rumor on the NCAA presenting Jay Jacobs with a LOI on Christmas morning....this might be worthy of a new blog post!
Journalism in this state is a joke.
Wow Z4Z....
ReplyDeleteThat's a bit harsh don't you think?
Aero,
ReplyDeleteWe have missed you. You took some good commentary with you when you took a little vacation from HABOTN. Glad you decided to drop by. Stay a while and have a good one, which ever you choose. Mine is Christmas.
I'm not sure it's just Zimas that Z4Z has been drinking. Not with that attitude.
ReplyDeleteI second all the sentiment with regard to Aero.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back. Stay a while.
And Happy Festivus to all.
2.0,
ReplyDeleteWhen you have a chance to read this, the old man may have already crashed. Good that you are back home. I know your family is glad to see you. I am sorry that you have had trouble with getting flights, connections, etc. Take care, enjoy your time home, Merry Christmas and I will see you in a little over a week in Tampa. WAR EAGLE!!!
Breaking news from Auburn ...
ReplyDeleteThe clean-up crew assigned to work at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum found 14 additional fouls on each team that were left over after the game.
Jet- I know funny. ..and THAT was funny!
ReplyDeleteMatthew (said in Gunsmoke's "Festus" voice) ...
ReplyDeleteI've had the honor of seeing some atrocious basketball -- actually played on the losing end of a 59-5 game as an 8th grader 31 years ago -- and there were two options last night.
a. Foul.
b. Allow the other team to score.
Auburn looks like a team that will finish 6th in the West, but could compete for 3rd in the SWAC West.
tht..
ReplyDeleteA BIG WELCOME HOME AND CIAO BELLA TO 2.0
MERRY CHRISTMAS..
If it were the 1960s or 1970s, I could see Dear Leader with his own Christmas special on television -- a la Dean Martin or Andy Williams.
ReplyDelete"Christmas in Pyongyang" starring Dear Leader with the People's Democratic Republic of North Korea Dancers, Run-DMZ, David Brenner, and Charo.
2.0 is in her own bed, sans pillow which is in suitcase somewhere, getting some well-deserved sleep.
ReplyDeleteUSAir has no record of her suitcase being scanned anywhere. It could be in Florence, Munich, or in someone's home in a small Tuscan village. Who knows, it could be sitting at RDU.
GOOD MORNING HOTTIES!!! WARRRR EAGLE!!!
I don't know how many of y'all will be around today, but I'll catch up with you after 9 EST.
Good Morning, Hotties and Merry Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteTar Heel, so glad that 2.0 made it home for the holidays!
Nice that Thigpen is talking to UF when AU has a bowl game to prepare for...but, whatever. It's all about who's money is talking the loudest - PERIOD.
It's Christmas evening, and in the drunktank, some old man said to me "you won't see another one." And then he sang a song, a rare old mountain dew....
ReplyDeleteSources tell us that Willie Martinez interviewed for the vacant Safeties Coach position at Florida, not the Defensive Coordinator. Also, Head Coach Urban
ReplyDeleteMeyer has interviewed Tommy Thigpen (Auburn Secondary Coach) for the same position.
That was the quote from www.footballcoachscoop.com. I would not think he would move if it is just lateral.
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ReplyDeleteWow. Despite what some mays say, that website has a lot of info.
ReplyDeleteFSJ-They are also saying it looks like Smart is leaning to join UGA as the DC after the bowl game.
Miss St.- interviewed Wmartinez for the DC job. Would you take the Dc job at State or the secondary coach at UF?
THT what a Christmas story....
ReplyDeleteI have been keeping my wife and the outlaws informed of the journeys of 2.0.... of course being surrounded by women at the outlaws house... they thought what a great lifetime move this could make.....
enjoy...
PF, wth does that mean??
ReplyDeleteLuv,
ReplyDeleteIt's a song. Fairytale of New York by the Pogues.
Yippee, 2.0 made it home for Christmas!!! I hope they find her luggage. So happy for your family. I know this was a stressful time for you all.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas Eve Hotties!!!
I was hoping our coaching staff would stay intact for at least 2 years.
A couple of thoughts ...
ReplyDelete1. I believe the Chiz staff is better paid than the Corch Urban Myers staff at the Gator.
2. Outside of our little family, who thinks the safeties coaching job with the Gator is an equivalent to the one coaching safeties in Auburn?
Just sayin'.
Man, I hope Thig farted during his interview.
Good morning from Suffering Spines, errr Southern Pines, retirement mecca in the not so beautiful sandhills of North Carolina.
ReplyDeleteThanks to all the Hotties who have passed along their thoughts and prayers for 2.0. And apologies to all the others whom I bored with the almost never-ending saga.
And it wouldn't surprise me if the Loveliest Village is just too small a place for Mrs Thig. I have no knowledge one way or the other, just sayin I wouldn't be surprised.
ReplyDeleteI do not think thig will jump for 50-100k... I think it will need to be a promo.
ReplyDeleteIf his recruits pay off and we do well next year,,, he will get a dc offer or poss HC for a smaller school.
I forgot who was having trouble with this message every time they refreshed the HABOTN thread...
ReplyDelete"This page contains both secure and nonsecure items. Do you want to display blah blah blah..."
That just happened to me at this work computer. Solution:
Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom >scroll about halfway down to "Display mixed content" and change it from "prompt" to "enable". Then click OK.
oops,
ReplyDeleteCustom should read Custom Level
apology accepted, tht.
ReplyDeletethanks, PF.
ReplyDeletechanging topic...
were the specifics of Nosa Egauae's foot injury ever made public?
details?
ReplyDeletedid Nosa participate in bowl practices?
ReplyDeleteBEASLEY!!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas eve everyone!
ReplyDeleteand a substantial good morning to you, WERK!
ReplyDeleteHERE!
ReplyDeleteTHERE!
ReplyDeleteEverywhere
ReplyDeleteA+ team effort
ReplyDeleteI think we're on a pace to bust through 100 posts on this thread by the end of the day.
ReplyDeleteI hope I find Cam Newton under my tree in the morning.
Are you going to get 2.0 a new pillow today, since she'll never see her's again?
ReplyDeleteAre you going to get 2.0 a new pillow today, since she'll never see her's again?
ReplyDeleteTHT-that did not work for me. I am using IE 8.0
ReplyDeleteyes, I'll get her 2 new pillows.
ReplyDeleteMrs. Jet left my pillow in a hotel room in Mobile years ago and didn't pack it when she had full packing responsibility.
ReplyDeletewill you ever be able to forgive her for such gross misconduct. I bet she did it on purpose.
ReplyDeleteI loved this avatar until I realized it was a Tuberville tree -- it has only a 1 star on top. We need 5 stars!
ReplyDelete2.0 left her pillow once in Digby, Nova Scotia. It was waiting for us when we got home.
ReplyDeleteJet - I feel your pain. It is always a tremendous disappointment when those in whom we intrust our very own well being let us down ;-)
PF ...
ReplyDeleteShe's been on double secret probation since 1998.
Wel, I guess it is time to go buy my Christmas gift. My wife hates it when i do that.
ReplyDeleteWTC ...
ReplyDeleteGet yourself a toupee ... it gets cold in winter.
MrsTHT got her gift when we were in Auburn last month. I think there are about 2 presents under our tree...from neighbors.
ReplyDeletespoken from experience?
ReplyDeleteomg. snort. that's hawt.
ReplyDeleteI am going to buy a grill. Seems that my family was told that what I was getting myslef for Christmas and now they are coming over Friday to grill out. I had planned on getting one but had decided to wait until after Christmas. guess I can't wait now.
ReplyDeletewatch out PF
ReplyDeleteOmnica has apparently taken complete control over PF's body. Somebody call a priest, or rabbi, or the Roto-rooter.
ReplyDeletewhat ya grillin?
ReplyDeleteTuna and steaks.
ReplyDeleteI had a lot to do this AM thus a late HABOTN arrival.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to all!
Happiness abounds in my heart for 2.0 and her late night sleep AT HOME!
Happy and Healthful wishes for New Year. With an Auburn victory on New year's day.
Yummy!!! That sounds wonderful. I prefer my tuna tartar and my steak medium.
ReplyDeleteJet I would keep that probation secret forever. If Mrs. Jet learns of same you will indeed be in deep stuff.
ReplyDeletewtc - this pc at work has IE 6.0. Yes, 6.0! The only reason I used it earlier is my U3 was still in the car. I'm back on Firefox now.
ReplyDeleteummm, you should really get the to upgrade to 6.0. There's some bad malware/spyware/adware that still out exploiting some of the security holes in IE6
ReplyDeleteI like my tuna extracted from a can, thoroughly drained, mixed with boiled egg, relish and Duke's mayonnaise and accompanied by fresh white bread.
ReplyDeletePF - I have no control over what is on these computers. I'm just thrilled I can access the internet while at work.
ReplyDeleteok, boys & girls. 3 hours of driving today for 15 minutes of work. That sounds about right. I'm going to head on home as they are about to close this place for the day.
Listen, folks, I'm workin' 'til 5 today, and we dang well better get cracking if we're gonna have one more flip before Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI will do my part Jet.
ReplyDeleteSurely there is someone out there that can help us.
ReplyDeleteWhere is Norm?
ReplyDeleteWhere is Michael?
ReplyDeleteWhere is Cincy?
ReplyDeleteWhere is Kristina?
ReplyDeleteWhere is J-Z? Who cares?
ReplyDeleteMy hand is getting tired from typing, so HELP.
ReplyDeleteThat's a long road to try and go down by yourself.
ReplyDeleteSo I will assist.
ReplyDeleteFor all you How I Met Your Mother fans...Marshall was wearing an Auburn throwback t-shirt in the most recent episode. Represent.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sean.
ReplyDeleteWhere is our fearless leader Jay G. Tate?
ReplyDeleteOkay Jet, your turn.
ReplyDeleteIf 2.0 was awake, I bet she would help us get to a flip.
ReplyDeleteHere is the proof---->
ReplyDeleteIs Norm lurking, waiting for us to do all the dirty work and then he jumps in at 199?
ReplyDeleteOnly 60 more to go, we can do it.
ReplyDeleteWhere is WTC, out not following recruiting? Oh, I forgot, he is out buying himself a "rug" for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteIf I could back in time, I'd take State!
ReplyDeleteWhere is Luv?
ReplyDeleteI used to be able to throw the pigskin a quarter mile!
ReplyDeleteWhere is Coosa?
ReplyDeleteI can't stay but a minute our Big family Christmas get to getogether starts at 2:00pm today so i still have some things to do. THT get 2.0 up so she can help. No on second thought let her sleep.
ReplyDeleteWhere is AUFan?
ReplyDeleteWhere is Scottie B?
ReplyDeleteHow much you wanna make a bet I can throw a football over them mountains?... Yeah... Coach woulda put me in fourth quarter, we would've been state champions. No doubt. No doubt in my mind.
ReplyDelete50 to go, pant, pant.
ReplyDeleteI gotta go to lunch, but I'll be handing out Christmas gifts to you kids after lunch.
ReplyDeleteAh, where is Faker? He sure could help do this.
ReplyDeleteWhere is Scott Chocolate?
ReplyDeleteStay the coarse old man.
ReplyDeleteYou can do it
Where is PF snacks? He was here just a bit ago.
ReplyDeleteNever show weakness, the only pain that matters is the pain you inflict.
ReplyDeleteAh, where is Steve FC? He could do this by himself. Maybe he is still out at the flagpole waiting on PF.
ReplyDeleteYou got to be the dumbest smart kid I know.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me wonder if you know the difference between a sneeze and a wet fart!
ReplyDeleteThe hard work of so many, sacrificed by the disrespect of few.
ReplyDeleteIf it is below freezing, don't put your tongue on the flagpole Steve.
ReplyDeleteWe shall over come
ReplyDeleteSoon as the the govmint check gets here
You'll shoot your eye out kid.
ReplyDeleteYou're gonna be second string all your life, boy!
ReplyDeleteBoy if you keep .... it will make hair grow in your palm.
ReplyDeleteMy momma said that life is just like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are gonna get.
ReplyDeleteAnd if you over-indulge you wiil get sick
ReplyDeleteAnyone else would have left you by now, but I'm sticking with you. And if I have to ride you like Zorro, you're gonna show me the money.
ReplyDeleteTalking. Jerry Rice, Andre Reed, Chris Carter... I smoke all these fools. They are making the big sweet dollars. They are making the... quan, and you are talking.
ReplyDeleteYou had better put bullets in that thing if you plan on shooting somebody, Pilgrim.
ReplyDeleteOK guys keep up the good work I got to leaeve for now
ReplyDeleteThat's what I'm gonna do for you. God bless you, Jerry. Now this is what you're gonna do for me. You listening?
ReplyDeleteShow me the money.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very personal, very important thing. Heck, it's a family motto. Now are you ready? Just checking to make sure you're ready...here it is - show me the money. OHHH! SHOW! ME! THE! MONEY!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it make you feel good just to say that, Jerry? Say it with me one time brother!
ReplyDeleteDidn't mean to step on you there US. Please excuse me.
ReplyDeleteI am a valuable commodity. I go across the middle. I see a dude coming at me...trying to kill me! I say 'Get killed...catch the ball' Boo-yah! Touchdown! I make miracles happen!
ReplyDelete"Almost always right".
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sarcasm.
Thig is a superb recruiter. Gotta keep him.
See, that's the difference between us. You think we're fightin', and I think we're finally talkin'!
ReplyDeleteGotta go eat some lunch. You are on your own for a spell Sean.
ReplyDeleteI'm from Arizona Jerry! I broke Arizona records! I went to Arizona State! I'm a Sun Devil, man!
ReplyDeleteOh and JH.
ReplyDeleteHow'm I doing? I'm sweating dude! I'm sweatin' my contract! I'm sweating Bob Sugar calling me, telling me I'm missing the big endorsements by being with you! THAT'S how I'm doing - I'm sweating dude!
ReplyDeleteYou are hanging on by a very thin thread and I dig that about you!
ReplyDeleteDon't sell yourself short Judge, you're a tremendous slouch.
ReplyDeleteA flute without holes, is not a flute. A donut without a hole, is a Danish.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to give you a little advice. There's a force in the universe that makes things happen. And all you have to do is get in touch with it, stop thinking, let things happen, and be the ball.
ReplyDeleteLet me tell you a little story? I once knew a guy who could have been a great golfer, could have gone pro, all he needed was a little time and practice. Decided to go to college instead. Went for four years, did pretty well. At the end of his four years, his last semester he was kicked out... You know what for? He was night putting, just putting at night with the fifteen-year-old daughter of the Dean... You know who that guy was Danny?
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid with this many personalities I will soon look like this poor fella to the right. -------->
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling I will be in the doghouse for this effort...and I guess the attire will be fitting.
ReplyDeleteI've done my part, I will allow someone else to actually flip the page...my time at work is running out and then I will be unable to do so.
ReplyDeleteWar Eagle and Merry Christmas and Happy (insert your favorite holiday here!
ReplyDeleteSomeone page Norm...
ReplyDeleteOr better yet....
ReplyDeleteLet me take care of it.
ReplyDeleteJust once
ReplyDeleteWait
ReplyDeletefor
ReplyDeleteit...
ReplyDeleteCrimson Boom!!!
ReplyDeleteornage & blue delayed BOOM! :)
ReplyDeletehappy christmas eve hotties. hope everybody gets what they want except for the resident bammer.
j/k....sorta. weagles.