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2.18.2010

Furlough Day Five: Thursday

I am on a mandated and unpaid furlough as required by the Advertiser's parent company, Gannett. As such, I am not permitted to participate in blog-related activities for one week.

So we have these pre-loaded entries. That's all.

It's up to you to keep the HABOTN fresh until I return on Sunday, Feb. 21.

Have a nice day.

ps: I'll be watching Gretchen Bleiler win the gold in women's half-pipe tonight if you want to enjoy vicariously.

314 Comments:

cincytiger said...: Guess we'll do it without him; 7:46 AM
LuvAU1968 said...: Nice job, Cincy!; 7:46 AM
cincytiger said...: Well, now that the page is safely flipped, I will turn over the computer to those waiting in line :(; 7:46 AM
mytommyd said...: Thanks cincy!; 7:47 AM
mytommyd said...: Why is it that I feel compelled to read the comments after al.com articles. I should know better by now.; 7:47 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: RK- According to JKev, Jay G will be hatin' at 9:05AM CST I believe.; 7:51 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Tommy,

I think you read them because they are there, and they make you feel better about yourself.; 7:52 AM
mytommyd said...: Thanks RK, I knew there had to be a reason. Although I was worried that the reason was that I needed to get ultra peeved early in the morning.; 8:00 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Well it may be that too.; 8:05 AM
ehyou said...: Feeling down? Read AL.com comments and realize you're smarter than a whole bunch of folks.; 8:20 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: 'sup hotties.; 8:42 AM
michael said...: Kristinuh showed up last night! Woooooo ha!!!

And Kristinuha, if you are checking today, you actually owe me about 20 bucks in fines due to your disappearance from the workplace. People have had no idea when I am joking and when I am serious. All because of you.; 8:45 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: almost time for HATE....

http://www.live365.com/stations/supersport930?site=pro; 8:47 AM
ehyou said...: I heart hate; 8:53 AM
ehyou said...: It's nice to see Ari Gold working hard and lining up gigs for Mr. Tate.; 8:53 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: when you're getting paid the big bucks like Ari you've got to come correct.; 8:54 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: FURLOUGH HATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!; 9:06 AM
API said...: Hate has arrived !; 9:06 AM
ehyou said...: The Minister of Hate...nice; 9:07 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: so, does that make us the congregation of hate? or disciples of hate?; 9:08 AM
mytommyd said...: maybe we're hate sheep; 9:11 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Ok, the Marquis Daniels story is great.; 9:16 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: i loved Aubie's "Grand Marquis' cardboard car he used to have at basketball games. good times.; 9:18 AM
ehyou said...: great, sad...take your pick; 9:19 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: another solid segment from the Minister.; 9:24 AM
ehyou said...: Very nice segment dude.; 9:24 AM
digger4au said...: Happy Birthday CH=B
Thanks Eddie for the salary link. Looks like Auburn is trying to do what it takes to keep these coaches, which I agree with(not that they care if I agree).
Kristina this is a big Howdy Mam to you!
Jet I was going on a tyrate about the BB team but decided it ain't worth it.; 9:41 AM
Jet said...: I'm past tirades on the hoops team. It's all frustrating.

In my heart, I believe it's taking the easy way out to put it all on Lebo's feet. Having said that, he needs go because we need new energy.

Lebo has been bashed for not "promoting" the program. What does it say about us that we have to beg Auburn people to support the basketball program?

Kevin Scarbinsky's blog this a.m. is troubling. You can read it here: http://blog.al.com/kevin-scarbinsky/2010/02/scarbinsky_auburn_hoops_still.html

The margin of error for Auburn basketball is incredibly narrow. This sets the program up to fail -- no matter who the coach.; 9:52 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Lets just can the program. When you put a crappy product on the floor on a consistent basis you get what we have gotten the last few years. I was there in '98 & '99 and if you put a good team on the floor that is competitive, people will show up and cheer loudly. I'm to the point that I don't even watch the games anymore because they are just a train wreck to watch. My roommate at the time was the head trainer during the above era and I had to pick him up at the airport several times after a game when the team flew in and after wins, you would find several fans there to cheer the team as they got off the plane at midnight or later. Auburn can be great in Basketball if it tries. The new arena does not set Auburn up to fail, I respectfully disagree. A new direction in leadership is needed. Don't blame the fans IMO.; 10:02 AM
LuvAU1968 said...: I agree in part with Jet and Eddie. I agree that the program needs new energy. A new arena provides some new energy, but it's not enough. Most fans are not making >$500,000 a year plus bonuses and incentives. Why should they continue to spend money week in and week out and year in and year out on something that isn't improving?; 10:09 AM
LuvAU1968 said...: Jet, shouldn't the margin of error be even narrower for the football program?; 10:10 AM
digger4au said...: Very good statement by Tiger Woods.
He did seem sincere and took total blame as he should have.
In time this to will pass.; 10:24 AM
Jet said...: Eddie ... let me see if I can explain it better. Auburn has never sent the message that it cared about basketball until the new arena. (Showing up when you're 15-0 doesn't meet my definition of "caring.") I've been for a new arena for years.

What sets Auburn up to fail is limiting recruiting through AAU contacts. I'm not laying the whole blame at the feet of the fans, or even half of it. It's amazing how much better a team -- any team -- plays when it's being supported than when it's not.

And I agree we need new leadership because Lebo's lost this program. If and when his successor arrives, we need to treat it the same way we treat football -- get behind it, rather than say "Impress me first, then I'll pay attention."; 10:26 AM
Jet said...: Luv ... I don't think so. Football has a solid foundation. When we're down, we can get back up in a hurry. We all want football to take the ultimate step. Basketball doesn't have that foundation.; 10:28 AM
digger4au said...: I do not understand how the AAU is such a force in college basketball. I do not keep up with basketball very much. I have always watched some basketball, mainly during March Madness but never followed recruiting. Do all major basketball shools use the AAU coaches as their main recruiting. If so this is something the NCAA needs to look into and control if they are going to cherry pick a program to put sanctions against because of some tie back to a school.; 10:34 AM
CHB said...: Thanks for all the bday wishes.

I think the coaches deserved a raise. They definitely have turned things around in a very short time. They recruited like we have never seen before and there is a buzz about Auburn that has been missing for a while.; 10:47 AM
CHB said...: AAU has a lot of influence because of all the endorsements it has started to receive. The NCAA needs to step in asap before the game is completely ruined. I would also think that state athletic associations would do something. They step in for baseball and limit off season leagues that high school kids can play in.; 10:50 AM
digger4au said...: Thanks CH=B. I do believe if the NCCA is going to stick their toe in the water in regards to AAU coaches they should take a dive in and keep it clean and not just select one team to punish. I am sure every AAU coach has some tie back to some college in basketball. I bet all of them played for some college team.; 10:59 AM
cincytiger said...: Hi hotties,

Blogging from the lobby of the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville. Pretty swanky place and free internet (if you can handle the country music playing in the lobby) Waiting for hubby to get out of a meeting so we can meet our daughter for lunch :)

Sorry I missed hating this morning. Any bombshells?

And did wtc ever share his conversation with the former coach that he spoke of the other day? Just wondering if I missed it.; 11:05 AM
Unknown said...: It is great to see the coaches get significant raises, particularly Malzahn. That salary won't keep him from a major job opportunity, but it will certainly make him think twice about heading to a lesser program.; 11:22 AM
Jet said...: Digger made his feelings known. Any other HOTTIE reactions to Tiger's MeaTonyFranklinCulpa Project?; 11:53 AM
LuvAU1968 said...: Jet, I guess what I'm trying to say is that since the university puts so much money into the football program, shouldn't it be held to higher standard?; 11:55 AM
Norm said...: He could've said any number of things and I doubt I'd have been surprised either way. He screwed up in a colossal way, got caught, everyone knows about it, and he's sorry. I think I believe him, I want to think he's sincere. The game is certainly more entertaining to me with him than without him, but I watched it long before he came onboard so I'll continue to watch without him whenever I have the opportunity.

I absolutely agree 100% that Ellin and the kids should be left alone.; 11:58 AM
Jet said...: Luv ... absolutely.

My point about hoops is that if we are handcuffed in any in basketball, it's disastrous. In football, we have ways to work around it.; 12:01 PM
LuvAU1968 said...: What Tiger did is between him, his family and God. They are the ones he truly has to answer to. In the grand scheme of things, golf and multi-million dollar sponsorships don't really matter. I just hope he is truly remorseful.; 12:01 PM
LuvAU1968 said...: Jet, gotcha. Thanks.; 12:02 PM
Jet said...: Norm ... I'm sorta at the same place. He said all the things he was supposed to say.

Going back to rehab indicates to me that he's serious. He could have said he will continue to seek outpatient treatment as begins to resume his life. He's not doing that.

If he wanted to rid me of all my skepticism -- he could skip the 2010 season and continue treatment, then play in the Ryder Cup this fall as a goodwill gesture toward the game and his peers.

Ultimately, he apologized to the folks he needed to today -- he used the "cheated" word, which I presume is a big one and acknowledged he has a long way to go.; 12:08 PM
ehyou said...: From this point, I will boycott watching matches Tiger is in and make it a point to watch those he isn't in.

After I single-handedly manipulate golf TV ratings, I will sit back and revel in the destruction I have wrought.

Get some Tiger!; 12:12 PM
LuvAU1968 said...: I agree, Jet. He should take this season off and continue with rehab. No way is he ready to go back on tour.; 12:13 PM
Unknown said...: I don't think we know enough about Woods to speculate about what is best. If I ever see someone come out and admit they have been cheating before they get caught, I will believe they are remorseful. Until then, it seems more likely that they are sorry they got caught.; 12:42 PM
mytommyd said...: ehyou, umm isn't that what got him in trouble in the first place.; 12:54 PM
ehyou said...: Very good point mytd...

Dear Tiger,

Don't get some.

ehyou; 1:08 PM
Unknown said...: A school loans a laptop to a student. That laptop has a built in camera. School connects to the laptop remotely and takes a look through the camera. Big brother is watching you.; 1:15 PM
Eddie McCoy said...: Jet- Back on basketball. I've heard several different things regarding AAU recruiting. I heard that the ban is up and that we can recruit these guys, but we just aren't. I've heard it said that Lebo is fueling this AAU rumor thing to save his job. Does anyone have real knowledge on this issue? I've heard it played both ways and it would be nice to have it cleared up.

As for Tiger, he said things that needed to be said according to his rehab. Is he sorry, yes, is he sorrier that he got caught? Only time will tell. Hopefully the guy is dead serious in setting things right in his own family. Children make this whole thing so much more severe than Tiger just being a cheater on his marriage vows. I am a huge Tiger fan and I will continue to pull for him. Very few so called "Role Models" are ever the way they are perceived to be. Most all have flaws. Growing up, Dale Murphy was my hero and I probably would have been upset to learn he had done something like this, but to be honest, my true role model and the two people I admired most growing up and wanted to be like were and are my Mom and Dad. That is the way it should be IMO. Tiger doesn't owe anyone but his family an apology, but just make right by what you say since you are going public with.

Sorry for the rant.; 1:19 PM
ehyou said...: Steve...
The pronoun 'his' was used, denoting it was a male. Why would anyone want to spy on a dude?; 1:20 PM
Jet said...: Eddie ... apparently we can't have any recruiting through Komara teams, period. NCAA ban or not. Reporter for another site posted the other day that says he's seen the letter that limits the program beyond that. I'm for changing coaches, but we've got to get this figured out, or it's like playing football with 9 guys or baseball three infielders and two outfielders.; 1:26 PM
ehyou said...: There's a black hole in my heart where basketball used to be.; 1:33 PM
digger4au said...: Again I was a big Lebo supporter and last year I thought he had reached a point where we would see Auburn going to the NCAA starting this year. This years team is basically a senior team with his recruits. It just didn't happen and I see no reason to think it will happen with him in charge. Another year would be a big waste leaving him in charge. It is time to move on without Lebo.; 1:37 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: not sure if anyone has mentioned this today, but HAPPY FURLOUGH DAY 6!; 1:42 PM
CHB said...: I honestly don't care about Tiger's private life. He isn't a religious figure or and elected official so what does it matter? I care about Tiger the golfer. I watch tiger because he is a golfer. What he does in his time away from golf is not my business. As someone said earlier that is between him, his family and God. What he is accused of doing only affects him and his family. Therefore it's none my or anyone else's business. When he comes back to golf I will still be a Tiger Woods fan, but only because of his golf skills. I wouldn't choose to have a personal relationship with him.

Just one man's opinion.; 2:03 PM
Unknown said...: Personally, I don't watch people such as Woods because I believe it basically condones his behavior. People like that are responsible for the deterioration of the American family, which affects all of us.; 2:12 PM
cincytiger said...: Now blogging from the business center at the Embassy Suites in Franklin, TN. There is a needlework convention going on here - some strange looking sights! But, lots of friendly people.

I am just traveling around the Nashville area blogging on free internet sites as hubby conducts his meetings.

Had lunch at the Nashville art museum with our daughter. She is doing great by the way!

Still no exciting news on the blog - I keep thinking I will check in and we will have a new basketball coach or have a new football player commit, or something memorable!

So glad to see Kristina was here for a brief visit.

Carry on; 2:15 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: carry on our wayward cincy!

enjoy Tennessee. you came the right weekend for nicer weather. not too bad lookin' outside here in east tennessee.; 2:21 PM
cincytiger said...: The weather is gorgeous. Cold, but blue skies and tons of sunshine. I had forgotten how much I love sunshine!!; 2:24 PM
CHB said...: SteveFc, I agree in a way, but we can't blame another person for our actions. It's just like the movement in the past 10+ years to blame ones violent actions on TV or video games. I've watched all kinds of tv with violence and such ever since I was 4-5 yrs old. I've never committed a crime like that. The reason is because my parents taught me right from wrong. So we can't blame Tiger or people like him for the down fall of the American family. It's the American family's responsibility to do what is right.; 2:33 PM
Unknown said...: I don't necessarily believe examples cause the behavior, but I do believe in not condoning it. I do believe in forgiveness, but I do also believe in judging in terms of whom I choose to associate with.

I also believe we affect others with our actions. We can choose to contribute to society or take from it. Personally, I find that contributing to society ends up being better for all in the long run.; 2:42 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: Thank you, Miss South Carolina. Next up in the interview portion of our pageant, Miss Alabama.; 3:00 PM
ehyou said...: [rimshot]; 3:04 PM
Norm said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 3:05 PM
Norm said...: Such as; 3:08 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: I just want Tiger to play Golf. If he wants to reign in his behavior and try to rebuild his family thats his business. If he wants to say screw it I'm staying single and sleeping around, well he can make that choice too if he wants.

He has never claimed to be a role model. He is just someone who is pretty damn good at a particular sport.

I just hope he comes back to golf soon.; 3:12 PM
Jet said...: Remember ... not just Iraq, but THE Iraq.

The young lady is a contestant on one of Mrs. Jet's faves ... the Amazing Race.; 3:12 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Welcome to America, where stupidity makes you famous.; 3:17 PM
THT 2.0, G.G. said...: Ciao Hotties; 3:35 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: hottie ho 2.0!; 3:40 PM
ehyou said...: lando the ladies man; 3:55 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: here; 4:06 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: there; 4:06 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: and everywhere; 4:09 PM
Unknown said...: An Ole Miss walk on football player passed away.; 5:19 PM
missinit said...: Happy Birthday CH=B!

Hope it is a great one for you!; 5:57 PM
Michael Seale said...: baseball=sad this year....gonna be a long season; 6:07 PM
LuvAU1968 said...: I don't watch any of those pageants, so I had never seen that. WTH kinda answer was that kinda answer???; 6:10 PM
LuvAU1968 said...: Scott Choco, your post around 3:00 made me LOL.; 6:12 PM
Jet said...: I guess the auto-post function was on furlough today.; 6:30 PM
digger4au said...: Jay and auto are now officially AWOL
If caught they will pay dearly
unless they turn themselves in.; 6:34 PM
missinit said...: Car 54 where are you?????; 7:08 PM
Jet said...: Baseball gets off to a rip-roarin' start ... losing 13-8 to SEMO.; 8:21 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Q: what's a 40 year old doing in the Super G?

A: crashes & burns

Maybe I'll start training so when I do the 2014 downhill in Sochi, I won't be so sucky.; 8:47 PM
Jet said...: THT ... I took note of that ... perhaps the Senior Olympics would be a better place for him.; 8:57 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Chicks curling on CNBC or ice dancing on NBC. That one's easy.; 9:10 PM
Norm said...: Not a blasted thing on tv I care to watch.; 9:17 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: "curling icons"

that made me laugh. you're right, Norm.; 9:20 PM
Norm said...: I say that, yet still sit here watching crap. I'll give it 20 more minutes then I'm off to bed.

Furlough week sucks, I miss the lively HABOTN.; 9:41 PM
E-Bro said...: THT...what kind of shot do we have against Canada on Sunday?

Mike Milbury has been pretty critical of the US after its first two games and basically said they had no chance if they keep playing like they do.

That was before the Swiss took the Canadians to a shootout, though.

Can't wait to watch that one.; 9:42 PM
ehyou said...: The 'Day 5 Furlough' has been an awful long day.; 9:52 PM
Jet said...: Curling announcer... "The Denmark women are trying to stimulate some rocks."; 9:52 PM
ehyou said...: I'm a curling icon....albeit a toe curling icon.; 9:56 PM
Jet said...: I don't know squat about curling, but that was a pretty sporty shot.; 9:56 PM
ehyou said...: jet...doesn't know squat about curling; 10:05 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: E-Bro - Looking at the rosters, there is no reason the US should be able to skate with the Canadians. But then, the Swiss shouldn't have been able to, either.; 10:05 PM
E-Bro said...: Do you believe in miracles?!

Yes! YES! YES!

...

Just kidding. We might be clear underdogs against the mounties, but the NHL fills out both squads. These guys don't need to be a Lake Placid vintage to win.; 10:13 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Skeleton and luge are not my cup of tea. I'll stick to skis, thank you.; 10:36 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: For a moment, when I read this headline, I thought, just perhaps, our problems were solved:

Walgreen swallows Duane Reade; 10:46 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Denmark & Canada are in the curling equivalent of extra innings. It's almost 1 a.m. here, so I may have to read about it in the morning.

Good night, Hotties!; 11:57 PM
Jet said...: Headin' to the pancake breakfast. HOTTIES have fun.; 7:28 AM
wtc said...: Norm-Eddie: I love cold weather running. Just finished 10.14 miles at a 8:27 pace. I never go at that pace when it is warmer. That is 1 hour and 25 minutes for those that care. It was very easy today. Now if I can just quit eating so much.; 8:37 AM
wtc said...: AU has 3 recruits coming in this weekend. They may get a commit from a DB. The DB is Charles Rose kid.(from the early 90's). He will be a top prospect in Alabama in 2010.; 8:39 AM
wtc said...: Also have the Spencer Region kid coming to town. he recently said he is solid to AU, likes AU, likes Jeff Grimes ALOT, and will be recruiting for AU this spring and summer. He will take visits, but says he is soild to AU.; 8:40 AM
Wakeriderof87 said...: How in the world could you like running in the cold?

It makes my lungs feel like they are going to explode.; 8:43 AM
wtc said...: He is joined by Reese Dismukes. A center from Spanish Fort, AL. He is the kid that was going to commit somewhere about 2 days after Regions made his announcement. I have heard that even though he has been a life long AU fan, as are his parents, he was going to commit to UAt. He and Regions have become close friends over the past year and want to play together. When Reegions changed his mind to AU, Dismukes called his presser off. I would not expect a commit form him this weekend, but it would be nice to get one. AU wil then have two of the top in state linemen in the state.; 8:43 AM
wtc said...: Wake-It was 28 degrees when we started. I ran a marathon in Bham in 2004 and it was 17-18 degrees at the start and never got above 32. best marathon (time wise) I have run. I guess I have been lucky because the cold air never has bothered me when I run. Maybe it all the excess thick skin (that is what I will call it) that insulates me. I don't know.; 8:46 AM
digger4au said...: Good morning Hotties
wtc great news, hope it all works out for Auburn. Sure seems early for commitments but I guess not looking at other big programs.; 8:54 AM
Miller said...: So good to be back home!

What have I missed this week? Anything exciting? Has Lebo been fired yet?

I see where the baseball team couldn't get out of there own way yesterday in the opener. 5 errors?! Just how much us the team affected by having the starting CF and starting SS out due to injury? Now they lose the #2 SS.
Biggest thing is they have to find some arms. You can't give up 13 to SEMO. That's just turrhible.; 9:18 AM