Hey everyone. Guard Frankie Sullivan underwent knee surgery today in Birmingham to repair a torn ligament.No timetable has been given for his return.
The success was deemed a "success," though I don't even know what that means given the context. Mack McGadney had "successful" surgery in 2000 and you know how that ended.
Not saying Sullivan is finished like McGadney was. I'm just saying: There's no way to know.
Sullivan was supposed to be the de facto star of Tony Barbee's first Auburn team. Looks like that plan has changed. It'll be a long year in Auburn Arena.
Photo credit: Todd Van Emst/Auburn University
Questions? Comments? Post directly to the blog below or email me at jgtate@gannett.com.
Ouch.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be a long time before we get a .500 record on our home court after this 1st season.
Maybe now they will release the schedule.
Double ouch
ReplyDeletePerhaps it will be a long year of winning?
ReplyDeletewe need some healing substance
ReplyDeletebut commitment substance is also good.
ReplyDeleteJustin Garrett, LB, according to AuburnUndercover
Crap!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just got done watching some You Tube videos of Auburn football. I was going to get on here all excited and then this. Thanks for ruining my night you stupid knee.
THT, that makes me a little happier.
ReplyDeleteThere is still time for Sullivan to make it back. You would think he could be back by SEC play.
Never compare Sullivan to Mac. Mac was the most frustrating basketball player in Auburn history. So what he scored 30 points....it took him 50 shots (15 fade away threes) to get there.
ReplyDeleteDepending on the surgery, probably 6-10 weeks until he can start rehab. He might make it back by January if he makes it back at all.
ReplyDeleteFOOTBALL
ReplyDeleteAnybody beside me think the agent party story in Miami has gotten a little quiet?
I would have thought by now we would at least have heard which agent threw the party, a pretty full list of attendees, and questions asked as to whether the players paid their own expenses to attend? I'm not an expert, but can't you meet with an agent as long as you don't accept anything of value or sign a contract? Not sure if the peeled shrimp on the buffet would count as something of value or not.
Well that flipping bites. Way to break in the new arena.
ReplyDeleteDear Braves,
ReplyDeleteIf you don't pick it up, I will be forced to criticize you. Neither of us wants that, trust me. Come on.
ehyou
This is where the Nats usually choke.
ReplyDelete1 down
ReplyDelete2 down
ReplyDeleteNats Win!!
ReplyDeleteMcGadney! Wow, haven't heard that name in awhile. Played against him at the Student Act back in the day. He was a surprisingly good shooter in that setting.
ReplyDeleteBraves lose 3 of their last 4. Not good. Especially blowing a golden opportunity in missing Strausburg.
ReplyDeleteThe Braves only get 5 hits and strike out 10 times, you'd think they were going against Strasberg and not a middle reliever who was starting on 5 mins notice.
ReplyDeleteMack 'The Jack'? Dude would throw it up from anywhere.
ReplyDeleteLike I said in the earlier thread, this Braves team is starting to look like the team that lost 9 in a row earlier in the year.
ReplyDeletePrado has dropped 20 points on his average in the past 2 weeks.
Glaus has 4 RBI all month.
Four RBIs for Glaus?
ReplyDeleteCALL UP FREDDIE FREEMAN!
Well at least we were not expecting too much this year from the basketball team. I still think we will see a pretty good product. Once Barbee has a little time to recruit we will be fine.
ReplyDeleteWTC, where you expecting the commitment today? I'm hearing we could be in for a very good month. Garrett isn't hight rated (yet) but he had an impressive offer list.
ReplyDeletesomebody remind me, when did Frankie hurt his knee? I don't remember hearing about it.
ReplyDeleteYou didn't. It was top secret and none of us heard about it.
ReplyDeleteThey're playing by themselves allegedly.
WTC: I answered your basketball signee question on the forum.
ReplyDeleteCan we blame the injury on Lebo somehow?
ReplyDeleteFreddie Freeman is a large kid, but he hasn't been in Double A very long.
ReplyDeleteWTC, where you expecting the commitment today? I'm hearing we could be in for a very good month. Garrett isn't hight rated (yet) but he had an impressive offer list.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you answer the BB question?
ReplyDeleteFreddie Freeman is in AAA.
ReplyDeleteCHB, we're about to open to the public a HABOTN forum.
ReplyDeleteIt's in BETA right now.
When do you think the new forum will be ready?
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I thought he was still in double A, but I guess he started this year in Gwinnett.
ReplyDeleteAll this year I figured he was in Mississippi, well you won't have to wait long to see him. I don't see the Braves bringing back Glaus next year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad turn of events.
ReplyDeleteas long as he didn't injure his knee in a pickup football game. freakin' practice!
ReplyDeletemost pay sites thought the garrett commit was coming just not today. he now has over a year to gain about 20-30 lbs. glad to have him aboard.
ReplyDeleteHearing a Rose may bloom soon.
ReplyDeleteI expect the forum to be open by Monday.
ReplyDeleteTerrible news for Frankie was expecting all-sec caliber year.
ReplyDeleteWhat position are we recruiting CJ Uzomah for?
here are the linebackers expected to be on the team next year that are not sure fire starters:
ReplyDeleteupperclassmen (so to speak):
j. evans
e. freeman
h. gaston
newcomers:
j. curry
j. white
l. owens (de?)
j. holland
can we expect anything out of gaston? his size screams he will be needed to play, but is he healthy? i've heard virtually zip about him but he could be a very important contributor if able.
uzomah @ te/wildcat
ReplyDeletethe other tigers are offering @ qb.
Also hearing Eltoro has dodged a potential charging bull of trouble.
ReplyDeletepaging petey smith? petey smith....?
ReplyDeleteoh, he's over there in the grey shirt...
Wow, a lot going on here today. Rundown of my thoughts, Jetarsky style:
ReplyDelete1. I'm all for retroactively claiming a national title if the AP or BCS awards it, but the FWAA, no thanks.
2. FSJ...claiming 1918, 1983, 1993, or 2004 will never compare to Alabama's thirteen simply because of 1948. That'd be like us claiming a national title for going 9-3 in 2005.
3. Soccer...what's hard to understand? You try to stick the ball in the opponents' net using 10 outfield players while having a goalkeeper protecting your net. And you can't use your hands. Easy peasy.
4. Frankie Sullivan...that sucks. Talk about a gut wrenching loss to a team. Hopefully he's back for league play.
E-Bro - re: item 4, don't hold your breath
ReplyDeleteYeah, I was taking a cue from NoVa's optimistic timeline and holding out hope.
ReplyDeleteFeel sorry for Sullivan. Hope he can come back for some of the season.
ReplyDeleteJGT unveiling a new HABOTN forum on Monday?
Double shift at the BuyMore starts in 7+ hours.
ReplyDeleteSweet AU dreams, Hotties!
THT apparently is a doctor, hangs out in a prison and works a double at the Buymore. What can't he do? Ancient Maps? No he's all over that, what else ya got?
ReplyDeleteBack at the office. I spend so much of my time here.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Hotties!
I hope Feng can find the new forum.
ReplyDeleteNice early morning hate Feng.
ReplyDeleteehyou - Homer has a direct line in to Feng and Feng has been heavily involved in the Beta testing of the new site.
ReplyDeleteFeng makes a great point there.
ReplyDeletenope, just play one on HABOTN.
ReplyDeleteSeanzie, you forgot to mention that I'm a Countdown Clown.
38 days til kickoff!
GO TIGERS!!!
WARRRRRRRR EAGLE!!!
Good morning, Hotties! It's hump day! Only 5 more hump days until football!
ReplyDeleteAs a matter of fact, despite my vehement objections, Homer has decided to make Feng an Administrator/Creative Content Contributor on the new site. So look forward to more frequent banhammering and insane ramblings. Oh yeah, Feng may have a thing or two to say too.
ReplyDeleteFeng knows football. You can take what he says about it as gospel.
ReplyDeleteScottieB, THT and SteveFC have been cheating on us and dating other blogs. Don't try to deny it, I have proof. I don't even know y'all anymore.
ReplyDeleteThe first time I heard the term 'Hump Day' I had a very salacious interpretation of it and thought it odd the topic was being discussed at work.
ReplyDeleteThere can only be one...per sport.
ReplyDeleteehyou,
ReplyDeletePlease tell me they weren't seen at al.com?
ehyou - I'm with you. I'm a one blog kind of guy. I always have been and I don't expect that to change.
ReplyDeletecincy, puh leeeez; don't be gross.
ReplyDeleteRecruiting:
ReplyDeleteExpected Garrett but just not so quickly as was mentioned earlier.
Uzomah is being asked to play slot receiver and wildcat by AU. LSU is asking him tp play QB. He wants to play QB, but REALLY likes AU. His HS coach says he can be a great WR. HS coach is going ot line him up at WR more this coming year to showcase his talent.
The coming 2 weeks could bring in a handful of top commits. It should start on Sunday with Rose.
Not been able topost much lately. vacation and then moving day for the daughter.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, work kinda gets in the way also.
I am headed to AU in about 45 minutes for some appointments. Maybe I can find some more info to share later this evening.
Sorry, THT :) I sure hope you aren't sharing info on that "other blog" that you don't share with us. You know how I hate being left out of things!
ReplyDeleteI think THT just likes being first over on that other blog...
ReplyDeletethanks for the update, wtc. You shouldn't let work interfere with more important matters.
ReplyDeleteCincy, I could paraphrase Bill Clinton, but I won't.
C'mon, paraphrase.
ReplyDeleteSweet Water Georgia Brown boasts the following slogan: "Smoother than a Bill Clinton apology." My dad immediately bought the T-shirt.
ReplyDeleteSeanzie,
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty clever.
What a crying shame for both Frankie and the Auburn Tigers. His leadership will be sorely needed this year. Looks like it is going to be a long season.
ReplyDeleteHi IV,
ReplyDeleteI've missed you. How are things going? Well, I hope.
"Other blog"? What is this?
ReplyDeleteGospel ... here some gospel for you!
ReplyDeleteDear brothers and sisters, heed this Good Book and what it has to say!
I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on an another blog hath committed adultery with it already in his or her heart.
And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be relocated to Tuscaloosa!
bringing al.com onto your computer=tracking dog poop into your house after yardwork.
ReplyDeletejet and i have a different way of saying the same thing.
ReplyDeleteJet seems to have a different way for everything.
ReplyDeleteChip ...While verbalization styles may separate you and Jet, that ain't all..
ReplyDelete...your avatar will never cease to creep me out. It's like a mid-morning slab in the face.
Just for the record, I'm 100% OK with HOTTIES reading blogs created by Gribbs and Dr. Bitter.
ReplyDeleteI encourage it.
AL.com? Go at your own risk.
ReplyDeleteI too have dallied with the "other" blog, but I ain't plucking my eye out and moving to hell.
ReplyDeleteAs for "The Other Blog" in reference to the HABOTN, we will be rolling out a completely new interface -- complete with our own forum -- early next week.
ReplyDeleteIt's sort of ready right now. We're testing it.
Dr. Bitter is Dr. Pepper's ugly cousin.
ReplyDeleteJG you referred us to Bitter previously. The dude is very solid.
ReplyDeleteSince we have your permission, I guess this is an open relationship?
It's the age of Free Love come round again! If everyone's cool with it and no money is exchanged it seems like it's legit.
ReplyDeletewhew! Thanks, JGT. You're still tops!
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed the most important post of the day. BuyMore today is like Apple store on iphone release.
Y'all have fun & play nicely.
I know we were just speaking of going to al.com at our own risk, but someone sent me this article and I thought it too good not to share.
ReplyDeleteAntonio Coleman chooses the right way
Oh ok, I thought "other blog" meant they were slumming it at al.com or something like that.
ReplyDeleteSo who's AU's best ball handler now? Wait...wait....that didn't sound right.
ReplyDeleteRestated: Who is Sullivan's backup?
Apparently Colin Cowherd is drinking the AU KoolAUd. A friend called to say Cowherd called Auburn the "No. 1 undervalued team." Joining the 11-0 bandwagon. Manageable out of conference schedule. The either/or games are at home.
ReplyDeleteCT ..nice article about Coleman, Thanks
ReplyDeleteAl.com occasionally has some decent articles. It's that war zone comment section that is awful. Luckily I lost my password and will not reapply. The few times that I do slip down into the comment section only leads to regret and embarrassment. It's sorta like looking through the magazines while waiting at a tire store and find a Hustler buried ....you wanna look, but just know you are gonna feel creepy afterwards.
A no one cares Post
ReplyDeleteThe Gadsden Times has a good article on former Bar B Que cooker and head chef TT.
Hate to hear about Sullivan I was looking forward to watching him this coming Basketball season.
THT- call my cell ASAP! big news and a change of plans.
ReplyDeletefortuitous check of the blog about 10 minutes ago.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm intrigued. What was the big news?
ReplyDeleteI'll let 2.0 GG tell you if she's so inclined when she gets a chance this afternoon or evening.
ReplyDeleteInquiring minds...
ReplyDeleteOff for a fun day of bank, dry cleaner, Post Office, Aveda store, Whole Foods, Sam's, Costco, Publix and Wal-Mart. Anyone want to come with me?
ReplyDeleteCincy...
ReplyDeleteI'd rather get stabbed, shot or beaten than run that gambit.
Not sure I like the attention AU is suddenly getting (even though I've been secretly thinking a really good season lies ahead). AU typically does so much better when expectations are muted. These guys are wrecking things for AU! COME ON!
ReplyDeleteI don't think AU talk has been over-done. They're 'in the talk' for 2nd best in the west, which is probably just about right.
ReplyDeleteIn the last two days, Chris Low has ranked our DB's and LB's as fourth in the SEC in unit rankings. He did rank our D-line pretty low, but looking at that, he must think our defense will be at least halfway decent this year.
ReplyDeleteI guess I do too. Certainly think we'll be better and should have some better depth, but I won't be sold on all our returning DB's from injury (Zac, Aaron, Mike) until they make it through fall camp and get some games under their belts.
Cincy - I'd trade that in a heartbeat for my BuyMore shift today. How soon can you be here?
ReplyDeleteAll the talk about being undefeated though - I like that they're getting some recognition, but at the same time, I think I like AU better in the "nobody's talking about us/chip on our shoulder" mode. AU typically seems to respond better historically in such a role.
ReplyDeleteScottieB...
ReplyDeleteBitter requested a AU-MSU simulation on NCAA11. Thanks.
ehyou - how would you know
ReplyDeletebtw, you apparently were just window shopping. check out the posts.
never mind, that was a different thread:
ReplyDeleteScottie B said: As a reference I beat MSU in Starkville by a TD
I was wanting him to run a true simulation with both sides controlled by the computer. Scottie's skills are so vastly superior, it's not a fair gauge when he plays one side.
ReplyDeletegotcha. I look forward to seeing those results.
ReplyDeleteThe last video football game I had, someone threw it out the door (our apt was three floors up). It did not survive.
my avatar is there to be a constant reminder of the perils of humping your mullet-wearing cousin while on meth.
ReplyDeletekiffykin on the herd on espn radio now.
ReplyDelete1st question about the lawsuit.
non answer.
kiffykin calling the plays.
ReplyDeletekiffykin only concerned if negative perception of him is hurting the program. he does not think it is currently.
ReplyDeleterealistic view of uscw ability to compete and maintain over the next 6 years:
ReplyDeletecompete at championship level.
very short direct answers. did not sound like he was particularly interested in being on the show.
ReplyDeleteAndy Katz on Barbee.
ReplyDeleteOnly preforming well when we are under the radar is a trend that has to end.
ReplyDeleteGreat programs step up when the expectations are high.
Jay G- what happens to all the old posts when you move blogs? I have a lot of Eurasian history recorded around here.
ReplyDeleteWerk, I am in 100% agreement. We need to buck the trend of only doing well when we are the underdog. Its time we finally perform at a championship level no matter where were are ranked or what others think of us. I say bring on the praise/hype and lest see what these guys can do.
ReplyDeleteG, what is the difference between a blog and a forum?
ReplyDeleteYou know you are getting old when you t-bag the toilet water.
ReplyDeleteT M I
ReplyDeleteEGADS MAN!
ReplyDeletewow... just, wow.
ReplyDeleteand some call my avatar disturbing.
ReplyDeletebryce brown leaves ut via text message. dooley says he needs to ask for scholly release face to face man to man. otherwise, no release and he must pay his own way for a year wherever he goes.
ReplyDeletehelloooooo toronto argonauts!!!!
So, anyone know what time it is?
ReplyDeleteWow, what about that weather?
See the game with the local sports team last night?
How about that guy on TV the other night?
I read that on Bryce Brown, glad we didn't get that guy.
ReplyDeleteCH, you must have quite a pair.
ReplyDeleteSo much for lunch, then.
ReplyDeleteTo be safe, CHB should probably not use the facilities at BALDY's house.
ReplyDeleteAgreed Norm. There would be much screaming by CH=B, it would scare the neighbors, he'd sue, it would get all ugly...I could only imagine the headlines. I think I will go slap a disclaimer sign on the toilet right now ("Use at your own risk") just to head off any potential legal claims against my toilet and it's flushing power.
ReplyDeletewhile at AU, one of my buds has procured a street sign proclaiming "no dumping". it was proudly displayed above the facilities.
ReplyDeleteBo Jackson's dad is in poor health
ReplyDeleteStupid clogged toilet.
ReplyDeleteChip, I knew someone at AU with the same sign displayed in the same place. Wonder if we were there around the same time.
ReplyDelete...or had equally brilliant friends.
ReplyDeleteWe had one that said "Blasting Zone". Given my diet consisted largely of Raman Noodles and Pizza in college, it was appropriate.
ReplyDeletethere's a small community in NC called Intelligence. The old-timey little wooden road signs pointing in the direction of said community were coveted by teenagers many years ago. Just sayin'
ReplyDeleteChip ...your 11:31am explanation of your avatar has changed my whole outlook. Now instead of feeling creeped out, my Bammer hate is fueled a little more ..that is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteNever change that avatar.
THT/Doc - I'm sure it's much the same for Intercourse, AL.
ReplyDeleteJust one of those days today. Been working on a report for work all morning. I finally get all my data in and saved, then someone went in behind me and saved the same document again. However the document they saved was the one before my data went in. All my work this morning was for nothing.
ReplyDeleteAuburn alumna tops TheHill.com’s “50 Most Beautiful People”:
ReplyDeleteAlexis
rk, that sounds like the IT dept's fault to me. blame them and take no responsibility yourself. cite lack of institutional control over their department and promote the death penalty as they are repeat offenders. go back to all handwritten reports, typewriters and mimeograph machines.
ReplyDeleteWERK - there are a variety of options out there to prevent such an occurrence. You should develop a PowerPoint presentation highlighting some of these options making sure to cover the cost savings in lost productivity when they implement a solution. You'll be a hero.
ReplyDelete...just a-swingin'. I stepped out on JG and visited Bitter's site. AU has issued the 2010 roster and Dr. Bitter has some good comments regarding such.
ReplyDeleteI still possess the beautiful, professionally-produced stamped steel sign that used to grace the bathroom wall above the porcelain facilities in my AU days that reads: THINK! OUR AIM - NO ACCIDENTS
ReplyDeleteJust my luck, Mrs. Dr. Freep and I had only daughters. It would only apply to me if I were to post it now.
On a side note, the aforementioned throne in my student digs was of a brand that I have never encountered, before or since: an Eject-O. Logically, on such occasions that we were in need of its primary function, we would euphemistically state, "Time to go jack the Eject-O."
Yes, I fully realize this is far more than any of you wanted to know. But how often are you provided an opportunity to publicly discuss your toilet? I didn't want to miss what may have been my only chance to share.
1926 standard ejecto
ReplyDeletedo we have an alabama polytechnic institute grad on our hands?
or was freep's landlord not one to upgrade facilities every 50 years or so?
I do enjoy the very odd and random additions we have here.
ReplyDeleteI always loved Grandma's house with the nice crocheted toilet seat cover. Within 4-5 seconds of lifting the seat, it was guaranteed to fall back down to its original position, which proved to be a somewhat disastrous event on more than one occasion, especially after riding in a car for 4 hours with no stops in between and there was an urgency in your dash to the bathroom due to the Coca cola you drank 3 hours prior and yes this is a run-on sentence, but in the grand scheme of things does it really matter?
ReplyDeleteBaldy, I remember my grandmother having one of those lid covers and I remember the issues that it caused.
ReplyDeleteGlad I could sparks some good toilet talk.
I think Dr. Bitter provides some great material. How bout a combined forum with Dr. Bitter?
ReplyDeletewhile smart and beautiful, girls like alexis frighten me. sorry hon, but we are doing wendy's & and adam sandler movie on the first date. if she can stick with me after that, she has a chance. i will gladly observe her doing yoga in a 105+ degree room.
ReplyDeleteif the place we go to dinner cannot serve meat or meat by products of some sort, i'm not interested. i finally convinced my wife to date me after inviting her over for steak. i knew i had a winner pretty quick.
First, I have to admit to watching the toilet video. Now, did anyone else who watched it notice that the person doing the filming was a female (painted toenails)? How many females would be interested in vintage toilets?
ReplyDeleteYep, chip chip...I don't think Alexis would have appreciated the meatloaf sandwiches I brought for lunch today. Still, I thought it was cool that she is an AU alum.
ReplyDeleteCan you say very high maintenance? Fresh out of college I'm sure she can still double fist some beer and yell War Eagle with the best of them.
ReplyDeleteLike bitter's roster breakdown. I am pumped about Ford being at 240. I think he is going to be a beast and could be the breakout player on D that we are all looking for.
Nice find Chip. That looks like ours, alright.
ReplyDeleteAnother fond recollection, along the same topic: when my Brit-born roommate acquired a girlfriend, one of the first things she did was introduce one of those deadly crocheted lid covers, with the same delayed slamming effect described above by Baldy.
Shortly thereafter, a male friend of ours came by for a few beers. We failed to inform him of the new booby-trapped Eject-O. Conversation ceased as we awaited the predictable event. . .sure enough, after the required 4-5 second delay we heard a loud SLAM followed by a bloodcurdling scream.
We held our laughter best we could when our friend limped out, but lost it when he glared at us and declared, "YOUR TOILET IS NOT USER-FRIENDLY!!!"
Good times. . .
same thoughts on ford ch=b.
ReplyDeletei found it even stranger on the antique toilet vid that there were so many comments from other toilet aficionados. i've never been so glad to admit AU football is my obsession as i am today.
I'm with you chip. Other than the old Eject-O, the only time I've ever paid any attention to such a device has been when it failed to operate within design specifications.
ReplyDeleteI looked at the roster link from Bitter and noticed that Mack is listed at 361, Phillips is 291 and J. Evans has bulked up to 230.
ReplyDeleteAssuming that these are accurate numbers (and the numbers on the recruting sites are/were also accurate), methinks that only Evans packed on what one might call "good" weight since last football season.
New thread UPZ.
ReplyDeleteAuburn Tigers Tickets
ReplyDeleteTriple Ouch
I hope Sullivan come back after some time!
ME TOO!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteadair, please be more specific. Did you mean Gilbert O, Pat, or Joe?
ReplyDeleteIf you meant Gilbert O, I'm afraid you're along again, naturally.
Of course, if you meant Joe, you won't exactly be in a big crowd, either.
wait a minute. Were you talking Auburn basketball?! You'll definitely be all alone.
ReplyDeleteNot like you and me on abandoned threads, THT. We have each other.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely! And in 27 more posts, we'll have Norm.
ReplyDeleteNorm who?
ReplyDeleteSnead, of course. He's been lurking here for years, hiding from Sonny.
ReplyDeleteI don't know who those people are, but I'm glad they'll be here in a few posts!
ReplyDeleteusing a lost art.... Norm
ReplyDeleteI never believed I'd live to see ua-t get the death penalty. YIPPEEE!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat? I thought you said Tuscaloser gets the death penalty?
Oh, rats. You said "This thread's a loser. It gets the death penalty"
Why you hatin on all the old threads, THT? What did they ever do to you?!?!?
ReplyDeleteit's a basketball thread. Duh.
ReplyDeleteduh
ReplyDeleteSullivan, the basketball player, is apparently still out.
ReplyDelete