Ben Tate speaks
Hey everyone. My interview with Ben Tate, the former Auburn tailback, began according to plan today. We spent 15 minutes or so talkin' shop.
He refused to tell me which teams were working him out privately, which I found a little odd. So it goes. If secrecy yields him an extra $1 million, I support it fully.
I'm no hater ... except when I'm hating.
The full Q & A will run in tomorrow's editions of the Advertiser. Here now is a sneak peek for you HOTTIES.
Q: Have you noticed a change in how many people are around you or want to hang out with you now that you'll be an NFL guy?
A: ``Not really. I'm not someone who hangs out with a lot of people. It's just the same group I've had all my life. I'm not the kind of guy who gets to know everybody. I stick with the people I know."
Q: You obviously had a great Combine, running a 4.4 and showing plenty of strength. Were you surprised by how well that went?
A: ``I was hoping to run a little bit faster, actually. I've had better times. I told my agent that I planned to run again at Pro Day, but that didn't go over too well with him. He told me I didn't need to run it again, that the 4.4 was good enough. I'll just go with the numbers I have, I guess."
Q: You've been really hitting the social networks lately, offering autographs and exclusive interviews with fans. Where did that come from?
A: ``I had the idea for a while, but my marketing guy and I came up with the stuff we're doing. It's definitely something I want to keep doing -- especially at the next level. I want people to know about me if they care enough to look. I'm not going to be like (Chad) Ochocinco and tweeting every 30 minutes. He does a pretty good job, but that's not me. Do people really care that much?"
Photo credit: Todd Van Emst/Auburn University
Questions? Comments? Post directly to the blog below or email me at jgtate@gannett.com.
He refused to tell me which teams were working him out privately, which I found a little odd. So it goes. If secrecy yields him an extra $1 million, I support it fully.
I'm no hater ... except when I'm hating.
The full Q & A will run in tomorrow's editions of the Advertiser. Here now is a sneak peek for you HOTTIES.
Q: Have you noticed a change in how many people are around you or want to hang out with you now that you'll be an NFL guy?
A: ``Not really. I'm not someone who hangs out with a lot of people. It's just the same group I've had all my life. I'm not the kind of guy who gets to know everybody. I stick with the people I know."
Q: You obviously had a great Combine, running a 4.4 and showing plenty of strength. Were you surprised by how well that went?
A: ``I was hoping to run a little bit faster, actually. I've had better times. I told my agent that I planned to run again at Pro Day, but that didn't go over too well with him. He told me I didn't need to run it again, that the 4.4 was good enough. I'll just go with the numbers I have, I guess."
Q: You've been really hitting the social networks lately, offering autographs and exclusive interviews with fans. Where did that come from?
A: ``I had the idea for a while, but my marketing guy and I came up with the stuff we're doing. It's definitely something I want to keep doing -- especially at the next level. I want people to know about me if they care enough to look. I'm not going to be like (Chad) Ochocinco and tweeting every 30 minutes. He does a pretty good job, but that's not me. Do people really care that much?"
Photo credit: Todd Van Emst/Auburn University
Questions? Comments? Post directly to the blog below or email me at jgtate@gannett.com.
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Secret substance!
Good stuff. Looking forward to a full serving tomorrow.
Excellent, as usual, Writer Tate
Too answer his question... No.
I'm "o" happy, apparently.
JG ...teasing the Hotties with tidbits of substance.
Hottie PCs will light up the MA site manana to read the rest of the story..
Better than being O deprived... unless you're into that kind of thing.
Ben Tate seems sharp, level headed, realistic and knows how to do the game. He'll get serious looks from the pros just because they know he won't get stoopid on them.
His comments regarding "getting overlooked" don't quite fit his persona, but they aren't egregious either.
It seems like Ben is still acting like good ole Ben. I think he can do some great things for the lucky team that drafts him.
Excellent work J
Where is he projected to go?
I received the strangest letter ever in the mail today. It is handwritten/addressed to [Mr. & Mrs THT] with our correct address including 5 digit zip code. The letter is from someone in Belle Glade, Florida. Off the top of my head I do not recall knowing this person.
The letter, in its entirety, reads as follows:
Dear [our names],
Please send to me your nine digit zip code.
I shall appreciate it very much.
Sincerely,
[his name]
There is a handwritten STAMPED SELF-ADDRESSED envelope enclosed!
Via Google, I see that he is retired and has made several donations in the $200-500 range to various Republican Party groups. (I don't recall ever making a contribution to any slimy (they are all slimy) political group).
I think I will respond, "5 digits is apparently enough" and drop it in the mail this weekend in Zurich.
Ben Tate is a bright dude, no doubt.
Great job. Will be real curious where Ben ends up.
The Ravens would be close to home. Or the Redskins. Not sure I'd wish the Redskins on anyone, though.
THT what do you think the guy from the mail wants? that is strange
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Good tease, JGT. Anxious to read the whole article tomorrow.
Great news from my sister. After extensive tests they believe she just suffered a severe migraine headache that affected her eyes and facial muscles. She hasn't had migraines before so that threw them off for a bit. But apparently they saw something on her CT scan or MRI that convinced them of the diagnosis.
Hi Cincy - any news on your sister's MRI?
The Skins could use him. Portis is past his prime. I think Snyder is finally quitting his interference and the team will improve.
well, I'm always slow. Thanks for that update.
small koreans care.
Lookin' forward to the non teaser edition.
THT ...I wouldn't respond. That would acknowledge receipt of the letter and confirmation of your address. In todays world, the less info sent out, the better.
Please confirm me on the HABOTN facebook page. I just requested to be accepted.
OT, but interesting. One of my old AU buddies used to be very connected to the PTB up there. . .he's saying that the Tubby Smith rumors have some substance to them.
Any comments, HOTTIEs?
It won't show CH=B is why I asked on here.
Glad to hear about your sister Cincy.
A buddy of mine was telling me that he saw a mock draft and the same guy listed the top 15 players at every position. He had Tate as the 15th best RB. I thank that is just ludacris(misspelled on purpose). The guy loses all credibility he might have had. He has great speed, size and strength. He also proved to be very durable. If he falls very far some team may be getting the steal of the draft.
I think Zookeeper/Kristina keeps track of that, CH=B.
Fairfield overcomes 27 point deficit in 2nd half to beat George Mason. Story here
PTB?
powers that be
Incy- Great news about your sister.
I don't think we could go wrong with Tubby. Just look at his resume. He did more in 10yrs at KU than Auburn has done in 16yrs. I know that comparing us to them in BB is like comparing them to us in FB, but I think he could be very successful.
Time is running out...
Is everyone signed up for the Bracket Challenge yet? Tourney starts tomorrow morning! Everyone get signed up and don't forget to fill out yer brackets.
Go to the Tourney Pick'em on Yahoo Fantasy Sports...
Join a group and use the following to enter...
GROUP ID: 26461
PASSWORD: hatebama
From what I have seen of Tate over his career I would project him as a "Serviceable" top tear Back-Up half back at the next level. I see him going late third to fourth round. I would compare him to Jason Snelling of the Atlanta Falcons. Able to spell a star starter (Turner) for long periods without tremendous drop off in production. AND fill in multiple games if the #1 goes out with an injury. I personally just don't see him being an NFL everyday back for a pro team.
But boy howdy will he be missed on the Plains.
LT
p.s. He will make a fine living with that gig.......
Said it before ... count me as a "nay" on Tubby.
Guys named Tubby tend to want to duck hunt in December.
We're watching Eli Stone episodes tonight. It's great to go from one to the next with no commercials or week wait. I think we'll finish the series tonight. There were only 26 episodes before it was canceled. MrsTHT and I really like this show a lot.
i'm happy you prefaced the entry with "former Auburn tailback". i never would have known!
i would almost like to see the saints let reggie walk and go get the tater in the 2nd or 3rd. all the production, with less kardhashienahyuwejbzwdhyr...
as usual, a stellar tidbit done only the jgt way.
whera da gold at!?
jet is right. do we really need another tubby?
Tubby this Tubby that, you can't go wrong with his resume.
Ben is my friend on facebook and I enjoy reading his status....good luck in the next passage of life! Thanks Jay as always!
Cincy....glad your sister has an answer
Not sure about the Tubby thing either.
I've said before he isn't my 1st choice, but if thats who JJ went with I wouldn't be upset.
I heart haters
Gosh, you leave for a few days and too much stuff happens.
It was so sad to read of AU365 leaving us but he is now "Where Eagles Soar!" How fitting.
No worries....AU365 will live on in spirit with the Hotties because most of us are AU 365 days a year too.
Cincy, I'm so glad your sister is okay. A smart thinker, that nephew of yours!
Hopefully after tomorrow I'll be lurking more often. It's been a tough one.!!!
Cincy, Once again proof that prayers are answered. I am so glad that you received good news concerning your sister. I shall have a good night's sleep knowing that you shall also.
I want a "Hooper" Taylor.
Just checking in to say goodnight. Sweet dreams to my Hottie friends.
Goodnight Cincy.
Cincy great news about your sister! Pray changes things, hih?
Jay nice work with the interview and with "Where Eagles Soar".
Jet - I think Hooper Taylor is an excellent idea. I even had a bammer friend say he'd come coach hoops at AU if Trooper would recruit for him.
The Memphis-St. John's game had a great finish. Now, the Memphis coach has to call his parents to come pick him up from the game, seeing that he's 14 years old, and he's got a quiz in history tomorrow.
Baseball game got a little out of hand tonight. A&M's coach quit and it seems the team didn't handle it well.
Don't respond to the hand written letter. It sounds like the start of a scam.
By the way, if you send me $19.95 in a self addressed stamped envelop, I will give you my secret to make money doing next to nothing.
rtsgrhstttttttttttttthhhhhhhhhhssssssssssssssssssssttttttttttt
how many days, jhag?
JGT, do you not plan on defending your bracket crown?
oh my. I just realized it's 1 a.m. and we still have 2 episodes of Eli Stone to watch. Those will have to wait. It's double shift Thursday in a few hours.
Sweet dreams, Hotties!
Good morning, Hotties! Rise and shine!!!
In the vein of "this freaks me out"
Too weird
Good morning, Hotties! It's Tourney Time!! Has everyone filled out their bracket?
The Wizard of Jetwood said...
I want a "Hooper" Taylor.
I said the EXACT same thing last night, Jet! GMTA!
Morning, Luv,
I filled out my bracket and I think it will provide hours of comic relief. I usually have some idea about basketball, but this year I have none! Should be interesting:)
Cincy, a coworker of mine is from that area and she said she's not surprised at all. She said that area of Memphis was bad 50 years ago and has been going downhill ever since. I can't believe that they rented the room out 4 or 5 times and nobody noticed anything (like an odor, maybe??)
I always make my husband look under the beds when we stay in hotels. That is just one of my weird quirks. One of many...
Good morning ladies!
All you worthless dudes get up! The Hottiettes are putting us to shame!
Another 16 hour work day in store, then I get to come home and pack for a 1 week trip.
Have a great day, Hotties! See y'all at work.
I'm ready for the long weekend. The 4am wakeup call / workout is tiring on leap forward week!!!
Just read the rest of the story on BenTate. He seems to be incredibly level headed about EVERYTHING. I have to believe that's going to help him through his NFL career.
Cincy, great news on your sister!
So I hope everyone understands now, no more gettin' sick or hurt or otherwise, okay?!?
And that just gave me comment 69, life's little victories.
..wouldn't that room start stankin' after a just a few days??
Morning folks.
Cincy - that's good news.
THT - I watched that show too and was right disappointed it was shown the door.
Everyone else - I still don't follow basketball so have no idea who should be coach at AU. Whoever Jet says will be fine with me.
Anyone seen Chris Slaughter?
Speaking of roundball, we're about to find out how good our baseball team is. The next month or so is chock full of highly ranked SEC teams. It'd be really cool if we could start making headway in baseball again.
Always like to leave my audience riveted
I'm riveted.
I'm riveting.
Don't worry about that ... Mongo's coming!
ATL in the house....
Candygram for Mongo.
Mongo only pawn...in game of life.
Sorry for posting on an old topic, but I just read this from Barley: "Mike Shula -- that was the saddest day of my life when he got fired."
I know, it's Sir Charles, but "What the ..... ??????"
comm'r...
I took that to mean that Barkley thought we would continue to beat Bama as long as Shula was around thusly sad to see him go.
It was the saddest day of his life because he was AU fans' favorite Bama coach of all time. I cried a bit when they fired Shula.
Good point guys. He was probably laughing when he made the comment. I miss Mikey too in the same way.
Sweet, looks like the games today will be streamed here.
Seanzie- Just for you, I'm sporting my vintage blue vodafone Man U jersey.
Hey that's alright. We're still in the hunt. We're down 2/3 a game from Man U and Chelsea(as they have a game in hand) and we're in the QF of champions league.
Mongo? Did someone mention Mongo?
"We got this one kid, Mongo... He's got a forehead like a drive-in movie theatre, but he's a good ship. So we don't bust his chops too much. So, one day Mongo gets out of his cage...
Mary: They keep him in a cage?"
I signed on 10 seconds too late :-(
ah THT, there will be other Beasley opportunities.
I would have cried had UA kept Shula....
Cincy,
that is great news on your sister
And I was sad to see Shula go. You think UGA might hire him for a few years.
Time is running out... 2 hours til tip off.
Is everyone signed up for the Bracket Challenge yet? Tourney starts tomorrow morning! Everyone get signed up and don't forget to fill out yer brackets.
Go to the Tourney Pick'em on Yahoo Fantasy Sports...
Join a group and use the following to enter...
GROUP ID: 26461
PASSWORD: hatebama
Hey Miller is Jay in or is he chicken?
Not Miller, but Jay is in.
Jay has graced us with his presence.
We have 54 entries as of right now. That is down significantly from last year.
I'm disappointed in the turn out. I was hoping to get to 75 entries this year.
Thanks Seanzie and Miller. I think Auburn's bad season compared to last year is hurting this years participation. A lot of fans are not following Basketball as close. I never do but I enjoy being part of this bracket stuff.
I could do better by throwing darts at the bracket taped to the wall - but I'm in.
My 4 yr old's favorite mascot is the Orangemen, therefore they will win it all.
FSJ - Your obsession has reached a new 'high' in 'low'
that is uber freaky
Chris Low looks at our strength & weakness.
I think it says a lot that our weakest position is linebacker and we have 3 starters returning. That, coupled with an excellent group of new linebackers coming in, should work out well for us.
Since none of yall really know me away from this message board, if I don't post for about a month and a half without a farewell speech, then that means I am probably dead.
Norm...
That was done without my permission. I have the Apple attorneys working on it right now.
Michael, if you don't post for about a month and a half, but we see another report of a leprechaun in Alabama, should we assume it is you?
One other thing....
What was Sandra Bullock's husband thinking?
Steve - just play your leprechaun flute and I will come out.
You think that thinking was involved, FSJ? I imagine the reasoning going through his head at the time was "SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX SEX"
Yeah, dude seems to be pretty much a bone-head.
I mean c'mon, the private lives of Jesse James / Sandra Bullock really shouldn't surprise any of us. What's still bothering me though is what'n the world was Fatty Arbuckle thinking?
Tyson seems to be pretty into pigeon racing. That is one weird dude.
Ehyou,
There is no team with the mascot Orangemen. Did you check Div II?
Go Mormon Cougars....I think I accidentally picked Florida.
For those wondering, What Jesse James was thinking
What did James do? I can't look at YouTube at work.
CHB...
Cliffs Notes: He cheated on Sandra Bulloch.
I'll take care of her.
Hooray. Nortre Dame screwed up my brackets already.
Why the heck is Robert Morris leading Villanova?
If FL wins and Nova loses I am 0-3 already!! No good!
And where is Robert Morris anyway?
Florida/BYU in overtime.
Pennsylvania somewhere.
Vandy winning early.
Nova down 4 with 3 min to go...Gators just lost the ball, and quickly stole it back. 20 sec left in OT.
Robert Morris is in Pittsburgh.
tied at 81. Time out.
Buffering. Dangit.
We're at our second bonus game betweeen Florida and BYU.
Florida tried to overthink it. Passed the ball around near midcourt trying to get the last shot, then panicked when it got time to set something up.
C'mon Robert Morris!!
That's twice they've choked with the shotclock off.
and... C'mon Jimmer Fredette!
My 'Nova feed just died.
Fredette just waved at the camera from his back...ha.
Florida's going down, methinks.
Nova feed back....Bobby M up 2 with 1 minute to go.
25 seconds. Nova and Robert Morris are still tied.
.9 seconds. still tied.
BYU up 7 on Florida with 1:20 to go. Choked it away.
Robert Morris blocks the inbound shot. Overtime.
Murray State is hanging with Vandy 7 minutes into that game.
BYU up 9 with a minute to go in the second overtime. You can book this one as a win by the Mormons.
The Mean Green are waiting for Florida to get off the floor so they can play K-State.
Nova looks stronger now. Up 4 on Rob Morris in overtime.
BYU cheerleaders are not as hot at UF's. Oh well.
Robert Morris's Rob Roberson just fouled out.
News FlashL BYU is very white, but they can ball.
BYU wins first first round game since 1992.
So, how's everyone's brackets looking after 2.9 games so far?
I'm 2.9 - 0 right now.
And my Murray St. pick is hanging toug...
UF should've won that game, though....twice. They lost based on inferior nerves and brains.
I apparently picked BYU, so I'm 1-1. Nova's gonna win, so I'll be 2-1
Dang, Miller. Nobody can call you an SEC Homer.
ND losing just killed my south region
I'd love for RM to win... it wouldn't hurt my bracket as bad as it would others... plus it'd be a good story.
I am no Homer... or Marge... maybe a Bart... but, not really.
Thank Goodness I had Baylor going to the final four, or I would've had ND winning some more. Baylor's the only 3 seed I would've picked to have beaten them.
under a minute. Nova up 4 and with the ball. Timeout Robert Morris.
Mike Rice, coach of RM just earned himself a shot at a better coaching gig somewhere.
One official called foul, the other called Jump Ball. Foul official layed the smack down on the Jump Ball official.
Robert Morris's coach is about to get T'd.
Jay Jacobs, call this dude.
Holy Crap. Robert Morris is scrapy. Down 1 with 37 to go.
That press and ensuing steal was a thing of beauty.
you can see my live blog here.
Murray State up 2 on Vandy 4 minutes left in half 1.
From Down Town.
9.1 to go. Robert Morris down 1. Nova at the line shooting 2.
They make them both. Robert Morris has just under 10 seconds to tie it and send it to another OT.
shot at the buzzer clanked out. Close but no cigar. CBS guy says "They only lost on the scoreboard." Give them the Gene Chizik Moral Victory Trophy, Johnny.
2 seed Villanova survives.
PF is on fire.
I bet that Live Blog site of PF's is chock-full of awesomeness.
Dubai Hotties in the house.
I just clicked on the "boss button" on the CBS on demand thingy, and it managed to just completely freeze up my machine. If I really needed it, I would've been super busted. Fail.
1-2 in my bracket world. Nova yes Fl. and ND no and Vandy is not looking good
Sam Houston and Baylor are tied. Maybe I shouldn't have put Baylor in the final four.
Baylor is in my final four also lil' scared
I went from 0-3 to 2-1 with overtimes....much better.
I'm already hosed. ND lost, had them in 16. Vandy is down, I have them in F4. Villinova almost lost, have them in F4. UF lost to BYU, but I had them done in the next round.
UGA is rapidly doing away with their gameday atmosphere in response to some negative media coverage on the trash situation. They already have one of the most boring old crowds at their games. This will only increase that.
Oops. link
You had Vandy in the F4? SEC Homer.
Sensi probably picked all SEC teams to lose in the first round.
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4.2 seconds. Vandy up 1. Murray State ball.
CHanging the topic, and this may get lost in the bball tourney, but I am hearning the recent suspension of a UAt player (do not recall his name) was for steroid usage. Anyone else hear that? Maybe be just rumor, but I stated awhile back that it looked like several players on that team were juicing it. I have been around the gym long enough to know who looks like they are 'on' and who is just genetically gifted.
Vandy loses as ball hits the bottom of the net at the buzzer. Some weak defense on that last play.
Murray State immediately accused of juicing.
Bald Murray State trumpet player in tears. It's pandemonium.
Murray State accused on winning on the court.
I'm genetically gifted, if you know what I mean.
You're tall?
It would suck to have had Vandy in the F4...
oh, wait... Sorry Seanzie.
On the other hand, it feels good to have picked Murray St.
bracket bust
...and smart, Norm. Ok, maybe just tall.
Look at D. Miller! 5 for 5! Dangit, Vanderbilt! Dangit, Notre Dame!
And who beat Florida and Vandy in the SEC tournament?
MissState? Yeah they got screwed.So what?
Um...
It's been a while
BOOM!!! Hosting con-call page flippage action goin' on up in here.
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