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2.02.2010

My journey heads east

Hey everyone. I soon will begin my trip toward Spartanburg, S.C., where tailback Marcus Lattimore will make his decision between Auburn and South Carolina later today.

As I have said before, I am going for the story. Don't read too much into my decision to go. I'm not going because I'm 100% sold on him choosing Auburn. I'm going because ESPN says he's the nation's top tailback recruit and this situation has intrigued me since last summer.

Lattimore's announcement is scheduled for 5 p.m. CST. I'll update you if that changes.

Photo credit: Greenville (S.C.) News

Questions? Comments? Post directly to the blog below or email me at jgtate@gannett.com.

419 Comments:

E-Bro said...: Steve...didn't say it did make them an idiot.

Just saying this isn't wholly an Obama idea.

Like Commish said, it's a bi-partisan deal. Don't think you can really attack party affiliation on this one.; 11:17 AM
bigdaddy334 said...: Wow Scott Ch.

I don't know whats worse the raccoon or that you sat there over five min. yourself; 11:17 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: so, did Marcus call him, too?; 11:17 AM
Seanzie said...: wtc, I'm feeling good about the surprise. If it's who I think it is. Time will tell.; 11:17 AM
Jimmy said...: WTC

surprise up our sleeve; 11:18 AM
bigdaddy334 said...: nice turn Norm; 11:18 AM
CHB said...: WTC, I guess you are referring to Howard as the "take it somewhere else" and maybe Mack Brown as the surprise?; 11:18 AM
Unknown said...: There is really no difference between a republican and a democrat. The only purpose they serve is allowing you to vote for who will lie to you for the next four years, which some call democracy.; 11:19 AM
bigdaddy334 said...: Right on Steve; 11:19 AM
Seanzie said...: Speaking of take it somewhere else, this is getting very close to a political discussion.; 11:20 AM
Scott Chocolate said...: I know bigdaddy. I felt like I might be experiencing typical Bammer evening entertainment (had all the critters crawled from beneath my mobile home). With that said, you can't tell me you wouldn't have been wondering what that racoon was going to do.; 11:20 AM
E-Bro said...: Wake...I know it's blurring the line and I'll stop commenting on it for fear of it becoming a full blown political discussion.

I thought it might be allowed because it was relevant to our favorite sport (for the large majority of us anyway), college football.

I'll stop now, though, to make sure I don't accidentally cross that line. Wouldn't be fair to JayG while he was on the road and unable to chime in.; 11:20 AM
bigdaddy334 said...: "This is quickly turning into a full on political discussion... Jay G is no big fan of those so I will"

I forgot sorry Jay I am done no more political discussion today for me.

I did say today right. ha ha; 11:21 AM
Norm said...: Jimmy, nice surprise if it happens.; 11:21 AM
Harrison said...: ScottChoc- you remind me of a friend of mine who made me go outside once to watch 2 lizards humping. It was hilarious; 11:21 AM
Unknown said...: Sorry for getting political. Please replace republican with Alabama fan and democrat with LSU fan in my previous posts.; 11:21 AM
E-Bro said...: Unfair to JayG b/c he wouldn't be able to chime in and stop it, not chime in with his own thoughts on the subject.; 11:22 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: just as long as there isn't a reciprocal surprise, Jimmy.; 11:22 AM
wtc said...: Jimmy-I have heard we have no interest in him at this time.; 11:23 AM
bigdaddy334 said...: Scott your right I would have been right there also. Prob. got my phone out and took pictures for proof. Bc that is some funny stuff; 11:23 AM
Wakeriderof87 said...: My birthday is Feb 22 1987. So when I was signing a legal doc today, I dated the sig 2/2/1987... oops I'm so used to writing 2/22/1987 that all those 2's confused me.

Signing Latt would have been sweet, but stealing Grant from bama would be just as sweet.; 11:24 AM
wtc said...: CHB-Yes Howard is the one that decided his own fate. Interesting that after Lattimore called, AU supposedly still passed on him.; 11:25 AM
Seanzie said...: Grant is not the surprise. That ship sailed a while ago.; 11:25 AM
cincytiger said...: wtc,
Ok, I am disappointed about Lattimore. Not just because he is an excellent football player, but because he seems like such an outstanding person, too. I think he is just the kind of person that Auburn wants.

So do you still feel good about Coleman? As much as I wanted Lattimore, I feel we need (with my very limited knowledge of football needs)Coleman more. What's your mom's gut say?; 11:25 AM
wtc said...: SO I guess I can get back to work now and not worry about any news today.

Safe travels JayG.; 11:26 AM
bigdaddy334 said...: I will saw Scott when I was in 10th grade I walked up on our football star and a girl getting it on outside the lunchroom between the dumpsters and I will say I ran from there. And yes I said between the dumpsters that had to be nice smell.; 11:26 AM
wtc said...: Coleman is going to sign with AU.; 11:27 AM
Unknown said...: Coleman became not as critical when we got Mack, but OL is could still use him. Come 2011 you will see all of these linemen with playing time.; 11:29 AM
Scott Chocolate said...: Here's my 2nd (and last) raccoon story. One time we had had a party on the pool deck at my parents' house and left a cooler with some ice in it out there. Later that night, someone was looking out the window and noticed a raccoon on the deck. It went over to the cooler, opened it up, and got a piece of ice out. It then took it over to the pool and washed it. Of course, it disappeared. The raccoon stared at his paws for a few seconds, then went back and got another piece of ice and washed it, with the same result. It repeated this at least five or six times, which was incredibly amusing to the semi-intoxicated humans watching through the window.; 11:33 AM
Unknown said...: It is official. Chizik is a success at Auburn. I just read on another blog where a Bambi predicted Chizik would be gone in 3 years. You can't get better confirmation than that.; 11:37 AM
E-Bro said...: Anybody excited about Lost tonight?; 11:37 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: not at all, e-bro. less excited than if presented the opportunity to watch paint dry.; 11:40 AM
Aubie said...: Big Daddy,
Was the smell from the dumpster?; 11:40 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: However, I'll probably watch White Collar tonight.; 11:41 AM
E-Bro said...: Tis a shame, THT, but I understand.

I'll be watching White Collar at some point also.; 11:43 AM
Unknown said...: I am not sure why Lattimore would have gotten the impression he would be used less as a receiver at Auburn. Look at guys like Eric Smith or Mario Fannin. They pretty much to do it all. I had assumed Lattimore would be the h-back and Dyer would be the tailback.; 11:43 AM
Seanzie said...: apparently Lattimore is comfortable running the draw and catching the slip screen. That's about all USCjr runs with the TB.; 11:46 AM
Unknown said...: I can understand him caving to the pressure of his home state, but the comments I have seen from him basically saying he would be the wildcat QB don't make much sense.

Also, compare the talent on the South Carolina offensive line versus what we have at Auburn. Can anyone figure out which offensive line has the most talent?; 11:48 AM
Unknown said...: On the up side, the stock market isn't stinking today. It just goes to show you what happens when politicians shut up.; 11:49 AM
wtc said...: SPurrier reportedly has told Lattimore that he is changing his entire offensive scheme for him.

'Rented Mule'; 11:50 AM
Seanzie said...: Spurrier needs to change his whole offensive scheme. It's been lousy and predictable ever since he set foot in Columbia.; 11:51 AM
Scott Chocolate said...: E-Bro, my mother-in-law is a "Lost" fanatic. If I give you her phone number, will you call her and talk about it so she'll quit trying to talk to my wife and me about it?; 11:51 AM
Seanzie said...: I'm hearing Byran Jones will commit/sign with Auburn tomorrow.; 11:51 AM
Scott Chocolate said...: Think Spurrier will also change those ugly-@$$ uniforms for him?; 11:52 AM
E-Bro said...: I gotta think it's the playing closer to home thing than it is offensive scheme for Latts. And I'm okay with that if that's the case.

If it is somehow about scheme, then Marcus, what were you thinking?; 11:52 AM
E-Bro said...: So I'm the only Lost fan on HABOTN right now that I know of.

Duly noted.; 11:53 AM
Seanzie said...: It's a home school thing. Is what it is. Welcome to big time 'crootin.; 11:53 AM
Jet said...: He'll talk about schemes, and visors ... and staying close to home.

Stay classy, HOTTIES. It's OK.; 11:54 AM
Unknown said...: Sorry E-Bro, but I just never could get into Lost. Actually, I am usually the one lost when I try to watch it. I am a Big Love fan.; 11:55 AM
E-Bro said...: We can't blame Latts for listening to his close friends and family any more than we can blame Cam Newton for maybe taking his Dad's advice and not going to Starkville.; 11:56 AM
Scott Chocolate said...: Actually, I'd probably like "Lost" if I tried it, which I might do after the series is over (which will be easy, since my mother-in-law decided it would be a great idea to give us the first two seasons on DVD for Christmas). I just don't like getting involved in having to watch something every week to keep up (had that problem with "24" when it first came out, so just made myself stop watching it after the first season).; 11:58 AM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Tivo is a beautiful thing Scott Choco. I am the same way, so I used to not watch any new tv, now I just watch it whenever it is convenient.; 11:59 AM
CHB said...: I can't wait for Lost to start and I can't wait for it to end. They better answer all of my questions. I don't want things to end not knowing.; 11:59 AM
Scott Chocolate said...: ...and yet, I'll check the HABOTN almost every day to "keep up".; 11:59 AM
digger4au said...: Well we have spent the last 24 hours like a nervous Groom on wedding day. Hoping we can get through this without wetting our pants.
It will be alright folks we will make it with or with out one more teenager coming on baord.
BTW Happy birthday Faker, hope you get to feeling beter.; 11:59 AM
Norm said...: Bro - I'll be watching.; 12:01 PM
E-Bro said...: Yeah, Lost is not for the casual observer, so I've never blamed anybody who didn't want to keep up with it. I've done the same on other shows.

But for those that have followed all along and kept up, it's extremely rich and rewarding storytelling.; 12:02 PM
Jay 'W. not Tate' said...: E-Bro...I'm a Lost fan. Never missed an episode. Pretty excited about the final season though--I'm ready for an "ending". I've heard tonight's episode is great!!!; 12:03 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: It's only somewhat about when "Lost" comes on. You still ultimately have to watch all the episodes to know what is happening, right? I just don't want to get addicted.; 12:04 PM
digger4au said...: Wonder how JGT is going to take his anti-climatic annoucement tonight after finding out we knew long before he got there.
Then again what if what we "know" is not right.
Stay tuned the plot thickens.; 12:06 PM
E-Bro said...: Yeah, SC, like I said, it's not easy to just jump right into.

On another TV note, any Deadlist Catch fans seen where Cornelia Marie captain Phil Harris has suffered a stroke.

Sad, but not surprising with the way his health has been the last couple of seasons.; 12:06 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: well this really ticks me off. Everything is going fine and according to plan. Then BOOM!

Now every time I try to send an email mozilla crashes. Too bad Google doesn't have a U3 version of Chrome. I may actually have to use this company's IE. Yuck!; 12:08 PM
weagle251 said...: @CH=B To quote The Dread Pirate Roberts, "Get used to disappointment." They're not going to answer everything, but I'm just holding out hope we have less questions than answers when it's all played out.

@E-Bro Count me in the excited ranks. Been with it since day one. Thank God for Tivo.

For the rest of you:
Final Season of Lost Promises to Make Fans More Annoying Than Ever; 12:08 PM
Norm said...: Bro - can't say that's surprising about Phil, he's certainly not the picture of health.; 12:09 PM
Secondaid said...: Chalk me up as another Hottie Lost fan. Can't wait for tonight's new episode. And for the fact that it's almost over.

If what we're hearing about Lat is true, then oh well. We'll play the hand we're dealt, and we'll play it pretty darn well.; 12:11 PM
michael said...: I will go against the grain here and say Latt made the right decision.

There will be less competition, so even if the offense runs less he should be in better shape as far as getting looks. The rented mule analogy doesn't really work because he is an incoming freshman trying to help build something at SC, not a rented JUCO junior a la Cam Newton or Rudi Johnson. And from that article that Jay G linked, it looks like he has made an entire community happy by staying. If I were in his shoes, I'd probably go to SC too.; 12:13 PM
michael said...: I am a Lost fanatic. Unfortunately, I don't currently have TV and must watch everything on the internets, which means I have to wait until the next day to see new episodes. Thus, I will be going on internets blackout on those days.; 12:14 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: weagle, that's funny! I think my mother-in-law will be receiving that link!; 12:14 PM
Harrison said...: Now who's the idiot?; 12:15 PM
Seanzie said...: Latt's decision is fine. But as Eltoro Freeman said last year..."If we don't getcha, we'll beatcha."

Here's to seeing Lattimore get the Mark Ingram treatment next season! 33 yards/less than 2 yards/carry and a faceful of dirt and hurt.; 12:16 PM
Norm said...: Harrison - this guy?

Idiot?; 12:18 PM
Unknown said...: I just realized we play South Carolina for the next two seasons. Lattimore will definitely get to gauge his decision.; 12:18 PM
Aubie said...: I am a huge Lost fan. My favorite episode is where Gilligan puts on the jet pack to get rescued, but then he hears on the radio that there is a UFO, so he hides in the clouds - resulting in NO rescue!
HE WAS THE UFO!!!
Man, was the Skipper p.o.'d!; 12:19 PM
ehyou said...: All the speculation...the kid probably hasn't even made up his own mind yet.; 12:20 PM
Harrison said...: dang Norm, can't see you tube videos at work. Was it a video of boxhead? That's my guess; 12:20 PM
Jet said...: Aubie ...

And remember ...
Gilligan in the clouds made it rain, which called off the search!; 12:20 PM
Norm said...: eh you hoser; 12:20 PM
Norm said...: Harrison - yes, it surely was. I bet he regrets having shared that link way back when.; 12:21 PM
Unknown said...: ehyou, you can't bet that Lattimore has already told the schools. Today's dog and pony show is just for show and I trust wtc's mom.; 12:21 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Oh thats the show ya'll are talking about. Well then count me in as a fan.

Mary Ann or Ginger?; 12:22 PM
Unknown said...: Mary Ann!!!; 12:22 PM
ehyou said...: very nice Norm

now take off; 12:24 PM
CHB said...: The promo's for Lost have been saying the "answers are coming".

when is the deadliest catch coming back on. Didn't that captain have heart issues last season?; 12:25 PM
Unknown said...: All I want for Recruitmas is Coleman and Jones. Anything else is gravy.; 12:25 PM
CHB said...: I feel ya steve, and a long snapper; 12:27 PM
Harrison said...: mmmmmmm gravvyyyy; 12:27 PM
Seanzie said...: Not a Lost fan (never seen an ep) but I'm a big fan of the Star Trek Reset and I'm told the same guy is behind both.; 12:29 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: You hear that fellas, seanzie is a NERD. Give him a swirlie!!!; 12:30 PM
Seanzie said...: Ease up mayne, I'm definitely not a Trekkie.; 12:32 PM
Jet said...: MANDEL PAYS HOMAGE; 12:50 PM
E-Bro said...: CHB...Deadliest Catch usually comes back on around April or so.

Cap'n Harris has been struggling with health issues for a couple of seasons now. Probably wasn't the smartest move in self-preservation for him to be out there in the first place.

Like Norm said, he's not exactly a beacon of good health (none of those guys really are) anyway. Probably just a matter of time that this happened.

Hope he pulls through.; 12:50 PM
ehyou said...: It'll be nice when a successful Auburn recruiting effort is not labeled as "surprising".; 12:51 PM
michael said...: My proudest HABOTN moment is sharing the captain boxhead link, Norm.

I have been meaning to do a Captain Boxhead pt 2, but just haven't gotten around to it yet. One day.; 12:51 PM
ehyou said...: Great, now I'll have the boxhead song in my head all day.

My favorite line - "I have a box for my head"; 12:56 PM
weagle251 said...: According to Football Scoop, TTU CTT has hired Steve Ensminger for an off-the-field position. What do you think? Equipment Mgr? Waterboy?

What's the over/under on days until Hugh Nall takes an offer?; 12:58 PM
martini35504 said...: boom?; 12:59 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: not exactly; 1:00 PM
martini35504 said...: Just can't get the hang of it Norm!; 1:00 PM
martini35504 said...: Math was not my fav, see now it takes 200 posts to roll, maybe next time!; 1:01 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: martini - Norm spent a month at Fort Bragg, a month at Parris Island, and a month at Fort Benning, plus several months at an undisclosed location receiving the training necessary to accomplish the Page Flip like a pro.; 1:02 PM
Jet said...: Have a coupla more Martinis, and you'll be good.; 1:03 PM
Jet said...: In fact, Norm will be the centerpiece of the new TLC reality series "Flip This Page!" in the fall 2010.; 1:04 PM
ehyou said...: i heart martinis; 1:04 PM
Norm said...: I can't wait for "Captain Boxhead Part Deux", destined to be a classic.

A couple more martini's and we'd all be good. I may just enjoy 1 or 3 myself tonight since I haven't restocked the garage refrigerator.; 1:05 PM
Commish of Old Pimps said...: I watched Lost regularly but in recent years it became clear to me the writers had no "answers" or cohesive explanation for the story or the characters; the plot turns were just randomly contrived to drag it out for as long as the ratings held out. So, I stopped watching two years ago.

To quote Dieter from Sprokets: "Your narrative has grown tiresome [Lost]."; 1:06 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: IF Lattimore doesn't want in foget him, I hope he does bad at ucse; 1:08 PM
Jet said...: "Lost"
"Chuck"
Snow skiing
Linux/Chrome

A partial list of things I've never watched/done/contemplated, nor am concerned about it.

Purchase a dollop.; 1:11 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Comm'r - your comment would apply equally well to Heroes.; 1:11 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I'm in clemson. Not much going on here. Heard latt is indeed going to USC. Oh well. I'm still going!; 1:12 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I like the silliness of Chuck and Psych. And I just love Adam Baldwin's character on Chuck, Colonel John Casey.; 1:13 PM
ehyou said...: I can't watch any show that you have to follow regularly...Lost, 24, etc.

I do love catching Giada De Laurentiis on Everyday Italian.

Giggidy; 1:13 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: HI JGT!!! Glad you're there safe & sound.; 1:13 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: any D J Howard sightings there, JGT?; 1:15 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: I haven't looked, but I bet the Clemson and Kentucky fans are giddy that they might "steal" Howard from us.; 1:16 PM
weagle251 said...: Stay classy, jhag.; 1:16 PM
E-Bro said...: "Lost"
"Chuck"
"Psych"
Snow skiing
Chrome

A partial list of things I've watched/done, and am consumed by.

Well, okay, mostly I'm just consumed by skiing, but the others are cool too.; 1:16 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: wheres hoopie and turfman? getcha some! told ya Latt was goin to USCe 2 days ago BUT nooo I dont know what im talkign about. come GET SOME; 1:17 PM
Norm said...: ehyou, I've never heard of it. But I assume it's something on The Food Network. In my house, that's a wasted HD channel. I like to eat the same as anyone else but I don't like to cook so no-thanks. But, in the reverse, I don't even know how to ride a motorcycle but I still watch American Chopper.; 1:17 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: On I go. About 45 miles to the church!; 1:19 PM
Jet said...: Not to be ugly, but at this point DJ Howard is like the Pinto in the mall parking with car keys, jumper cables, and a $20 on the hood.; 1:20 PM
E-Bro said...: Be safe JayG.

See if you can change Lat's mind with your objectivity.; 1:20 PM
michael said...: The only non-comedies I watch these days are 24 and Lost (darn ABC for getting rid of Pushing Daisies!). 24 is fun every week, I am emotionally involved with it zero. You get desensitized to the characters on it. I am 100% into Lost. Last season was totally awesome. The only disappointing season was a few years ago when the writers strike hit.; 1:20 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: I love motorcycles and couldn't care less about American Chopper.

Well yes I could, I care about every show on the food network less.; 1:21 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: so we need another RB; 1:22 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: The only non comedy I like is Southland.; 1:22 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: I wouldn't say we need another HB, it wouldn't hurt.; 1:22 PM
weagle251 said...: About the point that the Commish says he quit, Michael. Definitely the low point of the series.; 1:23 PM
E-Bro said...: I don't know if you'd count Burn Notice as non-comedy b/c it's definitely got some of that and is light-hearted a lot of the time, but it's got some edge to it.

Really good show.; 1:24 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: so in the end Latt is scared of Dyer. You better believe if Dyer wasn't at AU Latt would be here 100%...so it goes...
yeah we dont need another HB but the coaches wanted 2 in this class; 1:25 PM
CHB said...: ehyou, get DVR it's great.; 1:25 PM
Harrison said...: Wake. i love food network. I watch nip/tuck but it's so absurd it's almost funny; 1:26 PM
Norm said...: The only things I watch live these days would be sports or news. Everything else is DVR'd which is either specifically for me, or in some cases Hot Wife and I.
DVR =
The Closer
NBC Thursday comedies
Better Off Ted
Modern Family
Cougar Town
Lost
24
Southland (when new episodes come back)
Deadliest Catch
American Chopper
Fringe
probably something else I'm missing; 1:28 PM
E-Bro said...: Season two of Lost was kind of bats--t crazy at times, but the season finale was awesome and we also met Ben and Desmond that season for the first time.

I'd been unequivocally captivated by every other season for the most part.; 1:29 PM
Commish of Old Pimps said...: Michael: I think your points are valid depending on how you define the ultimate objective. If Lattimore's goal is to be the most successful college back possible, and thereby improve his NFL opportunities ($$$) and draft status (as reported), then Auburn and its offensive system has to be the best choice for him without question. If it's appeasing his SC peeps, being perceived as loyal to the State, having fewer bloggers write nasty things about you, and being regarded as a SC hero (perhaps even a tragic one as his career withers under Spurrier), he should sign with the Gamecocks.

A decision based upon the latter seems unfortunate and even immature, but perhaps it will turn out great for him. I hope so. Perhaps he'll parlay it into success that transcends football and be the next "great" SC Governor.; 1:29 PM
Norm said...: Oh yeah, I forgot about Damages on FX.; 1:29 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Aycock > Lattimore; 1:30 PM
Commish of Old Pimps said...: jhag, i thought your bold prediction and tussle with Turfman was over Shon Coleman, not Lattimore.

"Get some" non-revisionist history, son.; 1:32 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Hear the staff if making a full court press on Roy Finch now, the RB out of Niceville, FL who is commited to OU; 1:32 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: check the archives, then you can get some too; 1:33 PM
Commish of Old Pimps said...: Norm: Nice list. You should have "only" in quotes.; 1:33 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: I don't know that he made a bad decision. Here he was going to be a part of a great offense, but he will have to share the spotlight with Dyer, Ayecock, FAH, Adams, Reed and Newton/Rollison, plus who knows else out of this current class and future classes. At USCjr he is going to be the guy. The face of an ok offense. Kinda like Gerhart at Stanford.; 1:35 PM
Commish of Old Pimps said...: jhag/"Get some" = Scrappy Doo/Little Chicken Hawk; 1:36 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Lattimore should have went to FSU to be honest, Eddie Gran; 1:36 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: I tell you what listing our current/future stars sure does ease the pain of not getting Latt.

The only shows I watch a regular basis are:
How I Met Your Mother- Love it
Two and a Half Men- Getting old
Scrubs- A shell of what it once was
Southland when it starts back
Real World- Yes I know, I don't know why I watch it; 1:37 PM
Commish of Old Pimps said...: Wake: SCe has 4-5 4* RBs on the roster, most of whom are Sophs or Freshmen. He may be the starter for the next three years but it's not that much different than Auburn; he's still got to beat others out.; 1:37 PM
Harrison said...: Wake- I agree on Scrubs. It used to be a great show. I can barely watch it now; 1:38 PM
CHB said...: So is Lost 2 hrs tonight or is that 1st hour a recap?; 1:42 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Harrison, I still enjoy watching it, but its not scrubs.

It's a spin off that didn't change names thats all.; 1:42 PM
E-Bro said...: Scrubs is still solid. Just not very good anymore, thought it's gotten better as the season's gone on.

CHB...Lost is two hours tonight. There will be an hour long recap followed by a two hour premiere.; 1:44 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Lattimore to sc fellows. Just got on with blackberry so don't know if yall have discussed; 1:46 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: we're over it, sponge. We'll still be just fine tomorrow.; 1:47 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Roy Finch? He only had an official visit to OU, according to Scout. Look like he visited GT in Nov (unofficially?).

jhag - you got any info on if he has ever visited the Loveliest Village?; 1:48 PM
digger4au said...: I see Mr. Homer Tate got the news.
For a young man of substance I can see why he chose USCe and I hope it works out for him.
Auburn will move on with one of the best classes in recent history and with hope of repeating it next year.; 1:50 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: interesting that SCe (Lattimore) and Clempson (Howard??) are both on AU's schedule in 2010 & 2011.; 1:56 PM
mytommyd said...: Has Auburn ever had a recruiting class this highly regarded, since they started keeping track of that kind of thing?; 1:59 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Yep. I am ok on the latt decision. Would have been sweet gravey but we need db dt and ol more.; 1:59 PM
Dadof3Girls said...: Not too worried about the Latt decision. There will be another "God's gift to football" next year. If we can show progress and use Dyer and others to make this offense really something, that next great thing will be knocking down our door next year.; 2:05 PM
ehyou said...: mmmmm sweet gravy; 2:07 PM
michael said...: I was ready to write scrubs off after the first couple of episodes this season, but I think it is a little better. The problem now is that the central character and her juvenile boyfriend add absolutely nothing to the show. But I like Cox's #1 student and it is good to see the mean girl get more screen time.

Anyway, Scrubs isn't as good as it was, but it is still worth watching.; 2:07 PM
Norm said...: I've watched all or parts of each Scrubs episode this season. I can't recall a single time I laughed. It's completely forgettable now. I thought it was actually going off the air last year after the finale. In my opinion, it should have.; 2:14 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: the only hospital shows I ever liked were Dr. Kildare and St. Elsewhere. It's likely my mom had a crush on Dr. Kildare and I didn't know any better than to watch it.

St. Elsewhere? How could you not like a show with Howie Mandel, William Daniels, Eric Laneuville, Ed Begley, Jr., Stephen Furst, Ed Flanders, etc.

I thoroughly dislike any other hospital-based show.; 2:14 PM
Scott Coats said...: The new Scrubs is getting better every week. I agree, though, they need to change the focus to Denise & Drew. They're fun. The main girl is annoying and her boyfriend was funny for about two episodes...just really annoying now.

It is still worthy not just of a spot on the TiVo line up, but an actual live viewing once in a while.; 2:15 PM
Scott Coats said...: THT, don't forget Denzel Washington.; 2:16 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Absolutely!, SCoats.

His name went through my mind but my fingers couldn't keep up.; 2:16 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: oh, another St. Elswhereian I thought of but skipped over to Ed Flanders in my typing... Mark Harmon; 2:17 PM
Jet said...: Fitch was in early last summer -- pre Big Cat.; 2:18 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: Addressing something from earlier...one doesn't watch "Everyday Italian" just for the food:

Giada; 2:21 PM
Norm said...: THT - Alfre Woodard, Terrence Knox (left St. Elsewhere to do the Vietnam series "Tour of Duty"), weren't too shabby either. That's still my all-time favorite hospital show. Except for the series finale. That just pissed me right off.; 2:21 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Thanks, Jet. I bet he visited with Finch.; 2:22 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Don't remember Woodard, but do remember Knox.

I thought the finale was very clever, and a little funny. How else do you abruptly end a series? I suppose they could have had one of DL's missiles strike the hospital.; 2:24 PM
ehyou said...: ChocoScott...
You are a wonderful person. Thank you.; 2:26 PM
WarEagleRK said...: So Jay G's making the trip for a guy who isn't coming to Auburn?

Maybe it's an ESPN thing since he's ESPN's #1 RB, maybe this is Jay G's first ESPN assignment.; 2:28 PM
Norm said...: For some reason, PaulMain and kittens comes to mind.; 2:28 PM
martini35504 said...: Check out my new profile pic, and I like this pic of her better!

http://www.celebritywonder.com/picture/Giada_De_Laurentiis/GiadaDeLaure_A__Wyman_14319525.jpg; 2:31 PM
michael said...: Scott C, do you know what jumps out at me about that picture you linked? The teeth. Definitely the incredibly white teeth.; 2:32 PM
michael said...: martini, will I get in trouble at work for clicking a link that says "celebritywonder"?; 2:33 PM
martini35504 said...: Good point!...You work?...Just kidding, your firewall might block it, but I assure you it is PG-13 rated!; 2:36 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: She definitely has white teeth, and seemingly more of them than the average human. I think it's because of the really big mouth, which probably comes in handy when hosting a cooking show. Still, there's something else about her...personality, that's it, personality.; 2:41 PM
FSJ said...: wtc,

Is your surprise C.J. Mosley?; 2:41 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: FSJ, it wouldn't be a surprise if he told us.; 2:42 PM
Harrison said...: I hate surprises; 2:43 PM
Norm said...: Shut up Bammer! I don't care if it is your birthday.; 2:43 PM
michael said...: Hey Harrison..... BOOO!; 2:44 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: wtc did mean a pleasant surprise, right?; 2:44 PM
Harrison said...: that's not so scary over the internet; 2:47 PM
Scott Chocolate said...: Happy Birthday, FSJ! May you live long and your team not prosper!; 2:48 PM
michael said...: Yeah Harrison, you had no idea how scary my face looked when I typed that. You would have crapped your pants.; 2:50 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Hey peeps. I am here at Silver Hills Memorial United Methodist Church in Spartanburg, S.C.

There are roughly 10 reporters already here, two TV trucks, one guy from the Christian radio station working hard (and unsuccessfully) to land a one-on-one with Lattimore.

Already.

The announcement will be delayed. Lattimore's mother is going to speak for a while before the actual decision is revealed around 5:30 p.m. CST.

If you're wondering why I'm still here even though it's evident Lattimore is going to USC, well, this is going to be fun for me. It'll be a circus.; 2:50 PM
Norm said...: Circus? Will there be clowns and peanuts?; 2:51 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: The church doesn't even open until 3 CST, but you know the HABOTN® already has gained entrance.

Really nice people here. They know what's coming and they're as ready as they can be.; 2:52 PM
FSJ said...: Jay...You should live stream the announcement with your isight camera on your laptop....; 2:52 PM
michael said...: Do they have any idea at the church that the page is about to flip?; 2:52 PM
Norm said...: Doubtful.; 2:53 PM
Norm said...: But we do.; 2:53 PM
Norm said...: So; 2:53 PM
FSJ said...: Have no idea if he knows what he is talking about but McCready is still beating the Coleman to Bama drum.; 2:53 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: An absolute professional right here on HABOTN.; 2:54 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: darn; 2:54 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: FSJ - I sure hope he has no idea; that would obviously disappoint me waaayyyy more than Lattimore to USCe; 2:55 PM
michael said...: My mom says some back room deals were made, and Lattimore will commit to Auburn; 2:59 PM