Hey everyone. Just a short note ...The Auburn women have beaten No. 11 LSU at the Maravich Assembly Center. It was the best game I've seen this season.
Alli Smalley hit a 23-foot shot with :03 remaining to force overtime. The Tigers moved ahead with approximately 1:30 remaining in overtime on a shot by Jordan Greenleaf. LSU went scoreless during its final four possessions -- including a botched, open layup at the buzzer.
Auburn (10-6) was led by point guard Morgan Toles and center KeKe Carrier, who finished with 17 points apiece.
It's the team's first SEC win in three tries. The Tigers lost at Florida in double overtime Thursday.
Photo credit: Bill Feig/Associated Press
Questions? Comments? Post directly to the blog below or email me at jgtate@gannett.com.
Great win by the ladies!
ReplyDeleteWar Eagle!!
ReplyDeleteI ran across an article on the war eagle reader that quoted Tuberville before the 2008 season as saying Lubbock looked like the surface of the moon.
ReplyDeleteOut of curiosity I did a virtual drive around Lubbock. The surface of the moon is a little harsh, but it definitely isn't the loveliest village on the plains. There seems to be a dirt theme. Trees are small. Everything is flat. I don't think Tubbock will be in my vacation plans.
Kathy...I posted this comment in the last thread in response to your link. If you'll allow me:
ReplyDeleteAll due respect to James Willis's title of associate head coach, but wasn't his move to Bama more or less a lateral one?
Coach Saban...just...stop talking.
I agree E-Bro.
ReplyDeleteThis game is a good sign for ladie's basketball. Sure, you are going to occasionally have a down year, but they will be back.
ReplyDeleteThey'll be back soon.
ReplyDeleteBut will Ashley Judd be back soon?
ReplyDeleteHahaha, I just read where Tuberville promised a little more running at Texas Tech. Define a litte? Maybe 30 to 40 carries a game? This will be interesting.
ReplyDeleteJay,
ReplyDeleteYou never said if you were up for a little indoor soccer?
JayG-From your previous thread.
ReplyDeleteI don't think UA winning makes Chizik's job harder. I don't think it makes it easier either. It is a win and AU will have to work hard anyway. But a bigger question would a UA fan even care? I heard the got bye week from the NFL this weekend anyway and will play the cowboys next week.
SO UGA has now offered K Smart $700k per for 3 years to come to UGA as the DC. Wow.
ReplyDeleteSound like a lateral move to you?
ReplyDelete$700k could make me forget I was on or near a septic tank.
ReplyDeleteI wish someone would offer me a lateral job at that salary.
ReplyDeleteWait a minute, does that mean a lateral move as someone else's wife? Nevermind...
I guess it depends on whether he is leaving your program or coming to your program, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteAnyone that takes until 2010 to figure out who Ashley Judd is had zero credibility in any area.
ReplyDeleteJust heard that Saban told Smart he could not talk to the media until Sabn told him he could.
ReplyDeleteWhat if Smart talks to the media to tell them he's going to Georgia? Does Saban suspend him at that point?
ReplyDeleteThe evil empire winning can benefit Auburn. If the 2004 team had faced an undefeated evil empire in the Iron Bowl, they would have likely been in the BSCG.
ReplyDeleteHe has to get his permission PF.
ReplyDeleteI'm out for awhile. Wish I had gotten up to go run today. Maybe Monday.
ReplyDeletePF, I don't know most of the music groups these days. I saw the other day where Bounce had a number 1 hit. I have never heard of Bounce, but it is by choice.
ReplyDeleteAnybody told Steve yet that Ashley is an actress not a singer?
ReplyDeleteNothing you can say can justify that. She's a cultural icon, rabid sports fan, and most importantly, hot.
ReplyDeleteSteve, How's the weather in Belize?
ReplyDeleteAshley, not Bounce (sic).
ReplyDeleteAbout 73 degrees and clear at the moment.
ReplyDeleteBy they way, in honor of Omnica everyone should watch the Big Love season premiere tonight at 8:00 AuST on HBO.
Steve, I bet you know who Tony Franklin is though.
ReplyDeleteYou have an incredible grasp of the obvious, IV.
ReplyDeletereally a great game, alli's shot was clutch; That was a heartbreaker at UF thursday night and this gives them faith they can win in the SEC, now they can continue the streak against bama wednesday night!
ReplyDeleteI sure wished I could say the same for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for you concern, but I really would prefer that you wouldn't say anything for me.
ReplyDeleteWhat can be said for you. Your turn PF.
ReplyDeleteI will not be watching Big Love nor Chuck tonight. Not sure what I'll watch but I can absolutely, positively guarantee you it will be neither of those selections. Though Chuck does have some easy on the eyes ladies from what I've seen on the commercials.
ReplyDeleteWhy would anyone want to work for a man who tells you when/who you can talk to? $aban is a joke. He might be a good coach, but he a terrible person in my book.
ReplyDeleteSo did everyone like the final episode of "Auburn Everyday"?
ReplyDeleteChuck DOES have a number of eye catching women.
ReplyDeleteBut it's also a good, fun show.
Money will make you do it until you get tired of such treatment. Walmartian creater
ReplyDeleteCoaches asking assistants not to speak to the press isn't unusual, although Saban seems to take it to another level.
ReplyDeleteWho is Ashley Judd?
ReplyDeleteor creator.
ReplyDeleteAsk Steve, Michael. I think she is a singer though.
ReplyDeleteI want to be 21 again.
ReplyDeleteWhere is Kristina? We need her to tell us if Michael is kidding.
ReplyDeleteShe sings in a trio all by herself and a couple of goats.
ReplyDeleteNot me, PF. 50 is too much fun!
ReplyDeleteYeah, where is Kristina. Its been a while.
ReplyDeleteMost Coaches, when telling their assistants not to talk to the media, don't leak it to the media that they said such.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, where is Kristina? She hasn't been around since Christmas or before. Or I have missed her if she has.
ReplyDeleteI actually don't think I could survive 21 again, but I'd like to try.
ReplyDeleteIf you ask a walmartian to take you to their evil leader where do you think you will end up?
ReplyDeleteCincy, I like 70 much better.
ReplyDeleteas long as I am still breathing.
PF, that is a good point. Saban does seem to have some control freak in him.
ReplyDeleteKristina ia alive and well somewhere in Alabama. I saw her commenting on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI like Chuck. It's pretty mindless, fun entertainment. The agent who keeps a framed photo of Ronald Reagan in his apt is great. That would be Col. John Casey, played by Adam Baldwin.
ReplyDeleteMichael, Did you fire Kristina?
ReplyDeleteditto
ReplyDeleteCH=B, loved the final episode of Auburn Everyday and I hope they continue doing the Auburn Preview using this format.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if we could get KeKe to play with the men's BB team? She might be a beast with them, then again she might hurt some of them in practice.
ReplyDeleteCan anyone reacall a coach leaving Saban for a step up? Also Smart went to UGA, but that would matter since Saban doesn't have any kind of loyalty to anyone or place.
ReplyDelete*ditto was for PF.
ReplyDeleteI have nothing against Chuck, I have seen an episode or two, it just didn't make it into my rotation. Since there's no football, we'll probably watch something recorded after F4* goes to bed.
Kathy, how bout the comments from Chizik and some of the players at the end. Doesn't that just make you feel awsome inside? I like how he is running this program. I truely believe he loves Auburn and wants the players to love Auburn as well. How could the players not even know the fight song until chizik made them. What was the previous staff doing?
ReplyDeleteI think we are going to rewatch the AU-NW game. The two hour version.
ReplyDeleteTHT...exactly. It's not the show with the most depth, but it's a lot of fun and it's a got little bit of everything: drama, comedy, and action. Then there is Yvonne StraHOTvski.
ReplyDeleteI dig it. I'll be watching tonight.
or awesome!
ReplyDeletei gave up on heroes. it got stupider and stupider.
ReplyDeleteI miss Monk :-(
Chuck is a great show. The woman on the show make Judd chick not look so good.
ReplyDeleteMe too THT.
ReplyDeleteYou mean the singer Ashley Judd?
ReplyDeleteI didn't fire Kristina. She might have quit. I don't know.
ReplyDeleteAnyone know if she went to Disney World before Christmas? I saw an Auburn fan that may or may not have been her... not sure though.
Ashley Judd? Who's he?
ReplyDeleteJust had to change my picture back to Ali! She saved that game for overtime and then the other stepped up! What an exciting game...now can we get the guys to get on board?!
ReplyDeleteE-Bro said...
ReplyDeleteCoach Saban...just..stop..talking
==I couldn't agree more..What incredibly stupid quotes those were in that AJC article. Great coach..but what a horrid little man..
Yeah, players being a less than familiar with the fight song in recent years is disappointing, but I'm not gonna get upset to the previous coaching staff about it.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure Lac or Ronnie Brown could sing the fight song right now if you asked them to. That doesn't devastate me.
But hey, I do like that Chizik is going to do a better job witht hat. More importantly, it seems like he's going to do an even better job of recruiting.
She works for you Michael. You should know if she had vacation leave for Disney.
ReplyDeleteKristina was at Disney before xmas, yes...according to Facebook.
ReplyDeleteWhen he's finished with the fight song, he should move on to the Alma Mater.
ReplyDeletePF,
ReplyDeleteIf you see Kristina on FB, would you tell her we miss her? The girls are a little outnumbered on here. Plus I need her to tell me if Michael is kidding.
I have messaged with Kristina on Facebook. She's ensconced with non-HABOTN activities at the moment, that's all.
ReplyDeleteCH=B, they will definitely be Auburn Men when they leave! Every show makes me proud of our Auburn coaches and players. This was a special season. JJ made the right hire.
ReplyDeleteCincy, I also have the 2-hr version of the game. I've watched it a few times. It will have to get me through the long winter.
I have finished my Auburn column for Monday's edition ... just in time for me to attend the 5:30 mass.
ReplyDeleteSee ya, peeps.
i think he should start with the Alma Mater. It almost makes me cry every time I sing it. MrsTHT and I love us some Auburn.
ReplyDeleteYummy! Sweet potato french fries with supper.
I don't know the Alma Mater.
ReplyDeleteNot all of it, anyway.
learn it tonight, E-Bro.
ReplyDeleteI know the original version with the API reference. How about you Digger?
ReplyDeletefurreal. learn it. love it.
ReplyDeleteBEASLEY!!!
ReplyDeleteTHT...your wish is my command.
ReplyDeleteOn the rolling plains of Dixie, 'neath the sun kissed sky, proudly stands our alma mater API, etc.
ReplyDeletebro - I read that message from THT as more of a command to you rather than a wish. But, I get your point.
ReplyDeleteIV...already know that part, minus the API part.
ReplyDeleteI love the Auburn Creed. I could recite it when my daughter was at Auburn (she made me learn it) but it is a little rusty. I need to brush up on it.
ReplyDeleteTHE ALMA MATER
ReplyDeleteOn the rolling plains of Dixie
'Neath its sun-kissed sky,
Proudly stands, our Alma Mater
Banners high.
To thy name we'll sing thy praise,
From hearts that love so true,
And pledge to thee our
Loyalty the ages through.
We hail thee, Auburn, and we vow
To work for thy just fame,
And hold in memory as we do now
Thy cherished name.
Hear thy student voices swelling,
Echoes strong and clear,
Adding laurels to thy fame
Enshrined so dear.
From thy hallowed halls we'll part,
And bid thee sad adieu;
Thy sacred trust we'll bear with us
The ages through.
We hail thee, Auburn, and we vow
To work for thy just fame,
And hold in memory as we do now
Thy cherished name.
Kudos to cincy:)
ReplyDeletethe alma mater and the creed are both awesome, the auburn band learns the alma mater at preseason camp as freshmen so i've known it since before the first day of classes!
ReplyDeleteWe really should know the alma mater and the creed as well as we know the fight song. Otherwise we are just like the walmartians.
ReplyDeleteI don't know the Alma Mater by heart, but I'm nothing like the walmartians.
ReplyDeleteI assure you.
I believe in Auburn and love it.
I do like the Auburn Creed. I do like to think that Auburn people hold themselves to a higher standard.
ReplyDeleteThanks Cincy... I always sing it with the band! That's what separates us from the sidewalk alum. Auburn Men..gotta love it!
ReplyDeleteIndeed IV and it just doesn't sound right without the API. Althought I understand why it was dropped.
ReplyDeleteIT just don't sound right!
Furthermore, I think it's safe to assume that there are no walmartian types on the HABOTN (that includes FSJ and Mark). It's what makes this place great.
ReplyDeleteThat Eddie character is kind of a tool, though.
I know E-Bro, I don't know it fluently. But I wager you know more of it than most walmartians know of their alma mater - or even what an alma mater is!
ReplyDeleteE-Bro,
ReplyDeleteLOVE your avatar by the way.
Cincy, thanks for pointing out E-Bro's avatar. It is pretty unique:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Cincy!
ReplyDeleteGreen Bay is coming back. They just recovered an onside kick.
ReplyDeleteLooks like Arizona borrowed our ST coordinator.
ReplyDeleteThis Green Bay comeback it looking very impressive. They are just down by 7 now.
ReplyDeleteWHo had the link earlier to Auburn Everyday. I would like to see the last episode.
ReplyDeleteLook for the show at Auburn Everyday
ReplyDeleteHey errybody
ReplyDeleteFavre vs Green Bay?
ReplyDeleteI can't believe Green Bay has tied this one up. At one point they were down by 21.
ReplyDeleteThat was a great move for the first down.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to crawl in bed. I'm HABOTN-incapable in bed right now, so...
ReplyDeleteGood Night, Hotties!
This is a great game if you don't care about defense.
ReplyDeleteThe war eagle reader actually has a picture of the coaches national title trophy at Walmart. Simply incredible.
ReplyDeleteGood night THT. Hope your shoulder is healed soon.
ReplyDeleteQuite the comeback.
ReplyDeleteKickers!
ReplyDeleteHoly Wide Left Batman!!! To OT we go!!!
ReplyDeleteThe Cardinals players may invite their kicker to a blanket party latter tonight. That was a short field goal try.
ReplyDeleteI like the college OT better. Green Bay winning the coin toss may give them the game.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Norm.
ReplyDeleteEl Turbo called to give me the same message. I couldn't post it because I was answering the phone.
Tough break ... the officials see the obvious hold, and miss the helmet to helmet hit.
ReplyDeleteDansby wins it!
ReplyDeleteDansby!
ReplyDeleteAaron kicked the ball right to Dansby.
ReplyDeleteWTC did you find the episode? Go the the following link. You don't have to sign in. Just click the free events button and then click watch on the 1st video. http://all-access.cbssports.com/player.html?code=aub&media=136549
ReplyDeleteTC did you find the episode?
sorry for the crazy post. I was trying to post and include an earlier post.
ReplyDeletesweet. the game didn't delay The Simpsons that long.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for Chuck.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe The Simpsons is 20 years old. I have never seen a single episode.
ReplyDeleteDansby does good:)
ReplyDeleteI haven't watched much Simpsons for a long time. I am more of a King of the Hill type guy, but I am really looking forward to the Big Love season premiere. It may be the best show on TV these days.
ReplyDeleteSteveFC,
ReplyDeletethat picture of the trophy is great; who would have ever thought the national championship trophy would be surrounded by cokes?
We have some really big prospects visiting this weekend. Whitaker, Thorton and Jones are three of the uncommitted guys coming in. I think we could know something on Sunday from at least one of them.
ReplyDeleteMcFadden earned some props from Rivals. He was named to the All Bowl Team.
ReplyDeleteDANSBY!!!
ReplyDeleteThat NC trophy picture is pretty shocking. I wonder if Saban might be available to autograph bobble head dolls at Walmart at some point.
ReplyDeleteE-Bro...Tool...you are lucky I dragged you out of the shed to this place...
ReplyDeleteBoo!!!!
ReplyDeleteBoo who?
ReplyDeleteSorry I made you cry.
ReplyDeleteAuburn Tigers.
ReplyDeleteMy kids used to love that joke. We did it over and over and over :)
ReplyDeleteNew thread UPZ.
ReplyDeletei guess i am the only one who saw this headline on twitter and excitedly came to read about some engineering competition that auburn lost in louisiana. Oh well. Congrats to the lady tigers.
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