I am hopeful that Brian Woodham, who recently left a part-time gig with ITAT to take a full-time job as a copy editor at the Advertiser, will be given an opportunity to take my old job. Brian would be a great addition. I'll let you know if I hear anything about that.
As I explained on Facebook, we will have a board at AuburnSports.com with a stricter standard when it comes to cussing and any off-putting shenanigans. Personally, I'm good with the Bunker and have read it for a long time. They get a little upset when things don't go well, which is understandable, but I feel like that board's reputation for savage commentary far exceeds reality.
With that said, we will have a HABOTN-esque board over there for people whose tolerance for cussing is at zero. Just want to make that clear.
I'll be starting at AuburnSports.com on Monday.
Take care, errybody. Thanks as always for your support!
Nice to see, Jay G. You may want to remove the MA stuff on this blog.
ReplyDeleteGlad you could stop by and say bye. Thanks for all your hard work. I'll be stopping by the new site and coughing up the dough I'm sure. Good luck with the new endeavor.
ReplyDeleteHey, JayG! Best wishes on your new gig.
ReplyDeleteNorm, you are now reinstated as the official page turner.
ReplyDeleteNow we is rolling again!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yeh, I'm all over this! Norm, get ready. We've got PAGE FLIPS!!!
ReplyDeleteJayG,
ReplyDeleteGood to see you around. I'm happy that you moved on to a more stable gig. They're lucky to have you.
On to the next chapter. Let's see how this evolves the HABOTN gang, now.
I'll be out of pocket for a few hours attending a meeting tonight in The Gump then making the drive back to Troy. I'll check in on my return and be prepared (as always) to perform my duties as the situation presents itself.
ReplyDeleteI'm like Gen. Haig all up in here.
No orange facemasks!
ReplyDeleteNo drop shadows!
No names on the back of the unis!
No "THE JUNGLE"!!
No bollards!
HABOTN 1.0 RAWKS!!!
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ReplyDeleteAh, comments removed by the author. That brings back the good ole days. And I must say that I have no ill will for the MA. Companies have their procedures in place for a good reason. I just can't go without my Jay fix.
ReplyDeleteNah. What they did doesn't bother me. We'll see what happens.
ReplyDeleteWe'll see what happens. Yea.
ReplyDeleteall the comments right here in one nice little list. I could get use to this.
ReplyDeleteWell things are going like they're going. Jay, glad to hear that the separation wasn't adversely horrible. The new people have posted something about Reuben on 2.0 I'll be glad to party on 1.0 or 2.0. Gonna listen to what the folks say about your new spot before I head over there.
ReplyDeleteWearin' straight-leg Levis with the cuffs turned up ... Sperrys, no socks ... driving up and down Carter Hill Road ... all ol' school style.
ReplyDeleteOne problem, it's more difficult to post your thoughts three times in three different yet similar threads back here on 1.0.
ReplyDeleteI got enough Advertiser hate to cover Jay.
ReplyDeleteBooya!
This does bring back a lot of old memories. I had almost forgotten what this interface was like. It actually isn't bad.
ReplyDeleteJayG,
ReplyDeleteSomeone did bring up an interesting question.
All the Rivals sites, and akin, tend to have a definite slant towards their school. i.e. The reporters tend to be Homers. Are they going to be fine with you Doing What You Do? Playin' it straight and all?
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ReplyDeleteLove on the Advertiser web site ... By Jay G Tate, special to the Advertiser
ReplyDeleteBubbs, I'll be writing for a slightly different audience. I'll adjust appropriately. Not sure exactly what that will entail just yet.
ReplyDeleteI got a kick out of that, Jet.
ReplyDeleteHey lookey here! THT, Feng, and I have been keeping 1.0 warm for visitors. Woohoo!
ReplyDeleteFirst post on 1.0 by the iPhone. Glad I stored this bookmark. Hope I can remember my login info. If you're reading this, I guess I remembered it alright.
ReplyDeleteYay me.
ReplyDeleteI never did make front page quote. Someone tell me something super witty to say before this place gets abandoned again by everyone but MJT, Feng, and me.
ReplyDeleteBTW, michael, I'm so happy to see Jan Terri. Seizing Batman gave me the willies.
Hey, look! Norm remembers how to use his phone.
ReplyDeleteTHT, I never made the 1.0 quote or the ROF :`(
ReplyDeleteOkay so am I gonna have to go back and forth between 1.0 and 2.0 now?!? There's so many different rules for each place
ReplyDeleteThe only front page quote I ever had involved my car resembling one used on Mythbusters. Needless to say, it wasn't a proud moment.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jay for the hard work!!
ReplyDeleteNow Steve how did you post first and not say first? Come on your on 1.0 you know the rules!
Sorry. I just got kind of all giddie and excited.
ReplyDeleteFIRST! First post as Tim in v1.0, that is
ReplyDeleteMmm. Mmm.
ReplyDeleteMemories, light the corners of my mind
Misty watercolor memories of the way we were.
Scattered pictures of the smiles we left behind
smiles we give to one another
for the way we were.
Wow. I forgot about this place.
ReplyDeleteWill I now have to post on HABOTN 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0?
ReplyDeleteWhat if 3 threads about the same subject pop up in 2.0 and 3.0? Will I have to post the same comment 7 times?
THT, it was time to change from old Jan Terri on 2.0. I know it has been difficult for you. I'm sorry.
ReplyDeleteAnd bubbs, you were a co-founder of The Pit. Keep that chin up. No one can take that away from you.
WARNING: There is currently a puppet hour warning in your area. If this had been an actual puppet hour, you would have been directed where to seek shelter.
ReplyDeleteHow many posts does it take to make a flip?
ReplyDeleteHow much does a rainbow weigh?
ReplyDeleteAPI here. I used to say I was all in. For some reason, All In ( the one from Chattanooga ) took exception. In any case, I certainly present. I intend to spend time at H20, and in due time, join H30 as well. Lata playa.
ReplyDeleteNo, but I know the human head weighs 8 pounds.
ReplyDeleteI've missed this format.
ReplyDelete...except for the scroll down all the time when the page gets long.
ReplyDeleteE-Bro: 201 is top of next page
ReplyDeleteE-Bro: use a different browser for v1.0, I think.
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ReplyDeleteJust to be clear, Eddie McCoy is Eddie, not E-Bro.
ReplyDeleteThis E-Bro speaking, though I'm not even sure what my handle is on my google account. Guess I'll find out when I publish this comment.
I think we should try to get this thing up towards a thousand comments and see if JayG freaks out.
Ouch- I got called E-Bro. That is low.
ReplyDeleteOkay, hopefully my handle now says E-Bro and MJT doesn't lose his cool when seeing the previous post.
ReplyDeleteOMG- 2 Michael's. Michael war ensue.
ReplyDeleteWe should just start calling you M-Bro I guess.
ReplyDeleteAs far as browser. Limited on the iPad.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteI do love HABOTN 2.0, but...God I've missed this format.
ReplyDeleteDang, wearing big boy pants tonight Bro. Ms. Knoxville got your confidence high.
ReplyDelete1000 posts here we come... assuming we can get our handles correct again. It's good to be home.
ReplyDeleteBe careful, E-Bro. Michael trademarks and copyrights everything. I wouldn't be surprised to see him demand everyone named Michael pay him royalties.
ReplyDeleteI SAW WHAT YOU DID EARLIER EBRO HOW DARE YOU I THOUGHT WE ALREADY HAD THIS TALK LIKE THREE YEARS AGO HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME AGAIN?!?!?!?!
ReplyDeleteIt won't happen again...for at least another three years or so. Promise.
ReplyDeleteEddie, sorry I insulted you. I was thinking about the skiing thread on Hv2.0 when I was posting here.
ReplyDeleteE-Bro, you are welcome for the compliment.
Feel free to flip the apology and thank you however it best suits your needs.
Bizzam!
ReplyDeletewell, in appreciation of all the fun times on Hv1.0 and Hv2.0, I thought I'd subscribe one year to JayGT's new site. After 3 attempts, all leading to a huge nearly blank page with "Invalid Data" or some similar two word annoyance at the top, I decided they don't really want my money. I'm good with that.
ReplyDeleteSubversion is fun. :)
ReplyDeleteTHT,
ReplyDeleteI went ahead and got you a year subscription. Use the 1.0 name, Your 2.0 password, and email me your 3.0 credit card number. Good as done. JayG thanks you.
I don't trust email, bubbs.
ReplyDeleteMy Discover Card number is:
1957199320042010
Exp. 07/88
Thanks!
I had you pegged as a Diner's Club guy, THT.
ReplyDeleteExcellent! What was your 2.0 password? I just want to make sure I got it right. You can just go ahead and post it here, what with the email distrust and all.
ReplyDelete2.0 password (typed backwards for security) is:
ReplyDeletedrowssap
So what do you folks think about the BC Coaching situation?
ReplyDeleteI think it's Muschamp's job to lose.
ReplyDeleteIs it August yet?
ReplyDeleteAll seems right with the world now that Jay G can communicate with the hotties. I feel much better now.
ReplyDeleteI song dedication to the G-man. You can't stop him. The excellence in coverage will continue.
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ReplyDeleteSomeone needs to let Feng know where we are.
ReplyDeleteI bet he's already gone to auburnsports.com. I bet he was able to register.
FENG? Heck, I just need some help writing my dissertation. Can FENG help me with that?
ReplyDeleteFeng's got a lot on his plate. Try Earnbangla. She writes awesome dissertations. Steamy, even.
ReplyDeleteTo clarify an earlier comment of mine. I don't understand why they blocked JayG from being on 2.0 all together.
ReplyDeleteIt does sound like a very corporate thing to do. But a nonsense type of thing.
I don't understand that, Bubbs.
ReplyDeleteA former co-worker told me today that they're upset because I was steering people toward AuburnSports.com.
The HABOTN and Advertiser content is free online. And only a small percentage of the Hot Ones reside in the tri-county area.
I'm not mad, though. They're just trying to defend their most important online element. I get it.
Applause around the room!!
ReplyDeleteJG in the house everyone!!
Morning JG and everyone else.
JG is that you in your profile pic with the KFC bucket on your head?
ReplyDeleteThe Advertiser was petty before Richard was.
ReplyDeleteJay G has freed himself, and I am ecstatic for him.
Other than Jay Gizzle, there's been precious little reporting at the Advertiser for years (hat tip to S. Kitchen for his recent series on legislative waste).
My hometown paper is dying, and we need to call hospice.
Well, we need to call someone, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteI'm calling...
ReplyDeleteBEASLEY!!!
ReplyDeleteOur first "BEASLEY!" since the resurrection.
ReplyDeleteWow.
That's a great moment. Glad I didn't get in the way.
Haven't bought a MA in many, many years. I'll follow it online and the time it takes me to get through what they offer of interest to me takes less and less time these days.
ReplyDeleteTHT your Discover Card must be maxed out. I tried to book a vacation.... wait no I mean I was needing food for my family yes that is it and I tried your card and it was rejected.
ReplyDeleteThat's not me in my avatar. That's Buckethead, the guitarist.
ReplyDeleteWith that said, I have been working on a Buckethead costume for Halloween.
Any chance for a Hottie Ho meet up during media days JayG, or is food already falling off the plate?
ReplyDelete(I know the chances are slim, but hey, a guy can ask.)
bigdaddy, you can thank LB for that
ReplyDeleteJG, I posted your facebook comment about an auburnsports.com area for the hotties on HABOTN. Yes, the MA did respond to it. I hope I didn't get anything stirred up. I just found it despicable that they banned you from HABOTN.
ReplyDeleteI like to put on Earth Heals Herself by Buckethead really loud, lay on the floor in the dark and enter a transcendent state.
ReplyDeleteI usually listen to that when entering Mississippi. Not exactly transcendent, but it's something.
ReplyDeleteI don't enter Mississippi and I don't listen to upside down pail of KFC. I bet I won't like this Buckethead thing, but I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteSteve, I'd rather just lay low with the Advertiser. I'm not mad at them. I wish they hadn't given me an IP ban -- I think that's going too far -- but they haven't slighted me financially. They are doing what they said they would do for me.
ReplyDeleteMy Official Stance® is that each Hot One make her/his own decision about what to do and where to go. The HABOTN community won't die or anything.
There may be enough room in everyone's life for HABOTN and the new place.
Laying low for a little bit until things settle down makes a lot of sense. I am just glad this sight is still around so you do have a voice to the non-facebook hotties.
ReplyDeleteHalf way to a page flip.
ReplyDeleteJet took the words right off my keyboard. I was busy successfully (finally) registering on Auburnsports. I'll give it a try.
ReplyDeleteTell me how it is over there, THT.
ReplyDeleteBTW - for those joining auburnsports, you can get a free subscription to auburnundercover (1-6 months depending on if your month by month or a yearly subscriber).
I haven't read all the fine print.
I liked auburnsports better before JayG was there even.
But free is free.
Well now we're a bit more than halfway. But still this is taking too long.
ReplyDeleteIt would help if michael told us a story.
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ReplyDeleteHard to believe 2.0 didn't quite make it 2 years. At least not with JayG anyway.
ReplyDeleteActually, I'm surprised it lasted this long. Jay G's patience was incredible.
ReplyDelete@bubbs
ReplyDeleteif I ever check it out, I will. I mainly just did it out of appreciation for JGT's HABOTN.
If we're going to make it to a page flip, folks have to stop deleting their own comments...
ReplyDeleteYou must become wise to the ways of Hv1.0. A deleted comment counts just as much as one of mine, and generally contains more substance.
ReplyDeleteGenerally.
ReplyDeleteBut sometimes, sometimes you really make an almost valid point.
I know. I'm not perfect, so mistakes will happen.
ReplyDeleteSee? That was substance right there.
ReplyDeleteAnd now we're one closer.
I predict we'll flip on Sunday at 1530 hours. Sooner if Ephemeral would start pulling her weight around here.
ReplyDeleteIf you start using military talk, can I start using trucker language ... good buddy? Over.
ReplyDeleteI read you Bravo um, er, what's U? Bravo Bravo Sierra.
ReplyDeleteold Air Force habits die hard.
Actually, 99.9% died quickly cause I murdered them. 24hr clock is the only one I've nurtured.
Unicorn. I'm pretty sure it's Unicorn.
ReplyDeleteOver.
ReplyDeleteclose...Uniform
ReplyDeleteradio: Bravo Unicorn Bravo Bravo Sierra
Maj.: What on earth did he just say?
Sgt: BUnicornBBS. I have no earthly idea what that means.
Page Flip?
ReplyDeleteHow
ReplyDeletemany
ReplyDeletemore
ReplyDeleteposts?
ReplyDeleteSee
ReplyDeleteRock
ReplyDeleteCity!
ReplyDeleteLet's not get carried away, Tim.
ReplyDeletebtw, 72 to the top of the next page. Don't rush it. Savor it.
Nice effort boys but we're still a ways out.
ReplyDeleteI hope the MA doesn't ban my IP address for steering people to Eurasia.
ReplyDeleteIf they do, you can steer the MA people to Siberia.
ReplyDeleteNorm, this could take awhile.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing it will be a whole lot quicker than on the last thread.
ReplyDeleteI'm here ...I'm concerned.
ReplyDeleteI have the front page quote. I want it to stay that way.
It was the perfect last front page quote in that it is truly timeless.
ReplyDeleteNite hot ones.
ReplyDeleteGood morning, API.
ReplyDeleteWhere's the "on" button for this place?
ReplyDeleteHmm. I guess that wasn't it.
ReplyDeleteGuys, I'm trying to stall on going to this church work day then cutting grass etc. I need some folks to pull their weight around here.
ReplyDeletemy weight is firmly planted on this kitchen stool.
ReplyDeleteClose enough, THT.
ReplyDeleteCatch you on the flip side. I gots to go.
Still a long way to go here.
ReplyDeletejgt leaves and 1.0 breathes again. we can always come back to this thread and post in perpetuity.
ReplyDeleteYea, I view 1.0 as our emergency shelter. In case of emergency, head here. It works.
ReplyDeleteTurns out I don't really need to cut the grass. Still. I think I'll just do some spot weed eating and call it good.
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ReplyDeleteHere's what I think should happen for the multiple versions of HABOTN. JOMHO, BTW - take it FWIW. OK?
ReplyDeleteFor those who have the scratch, 3.0 will be at the Rivals site and would more-or-less replace 2.0 as the go-to site for JGT substance.
2.0 would then become the blog of whomever the MA hires/designates/appoints as the new AU Beat Hack. It's their property, so they can do with it what they wish.
Personally, I'd like to see 1.0 reborn as Jay's personal non-AU oriented blog. Kind of a 24-7-365 Puppet Hour. Lose the MA ads in the masthead, but (hopefully) retain the archives, which are invaluable for umm, archival purposes. Unlike 2.0 or 3.0, he would have exclusive dictatorial powers - not unlike Michael or Dear Leader have in their respective empires.
Thoughts from the panel?
everybody keeps talking like this place was dead. Slackers.
ReplyDeletespeaking of archives...
ReplyDeleteEddie4AU said...
Firecoachchizik.com. I will never support this hire. This is the low point of me being an Auburn fan. I actually want him to fail miserably.
5:36 PM
That one made me LOL now. I don't want to see what I may have posted back then.
I will come here more often, Hopefully Jay will frequent the site. I already pay espn for service, so I am not likely to spend for another pay site.
ReplyDeleteI've got no agenda. I'll just bounce around to wherever whenever. Right now that means 1.0 and 2.0.
ReplyDeleteI know everyone would like to know how things will shake out, or have marching orders, so to speak. But things rarely work that way.
We're just gonna have to wait and see how things shake out.
REMAIN CALM! ALL IS WELL!
ReplyDeletesorta like this?
ReplyDeleteHello. I don't like the way the MA responded to the hotties.
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ReplyDeleteMe neither. I kept reporting PF and the admin didn't do anything at all about it. What an idiot.
ReplyDeleteI understand why MA did as they did. Most companies have things in place for when an employee departs. That isn't a big deal normally, but when you are talking access to a forum they make public, it looks like they would have just removed Jay's admin rights. If they had just done that, I would say no biggie.
ReplyDeleteAs for Jay trying to get people to auburnsports, he better. That is basically his job now. I don't believe he would do it by advertising in 2.0. He goes to other forums other than HABOTN and isn't spamming them with ads for HABOTN. Jay draws readers by excellence.
Sweep the leg.
ReplyDeleteGet him a body bag
ReplyDeleteFreep ...
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine Rivals would want JayG to operate a second "unofficial" blog, but let's say he renamed it and handed it off to a trusted associate. We could gather here for fun and frivolity.
Only problem I see: he has no trusted associates.
We're doomed.
He doesn't trust me? How am I supposed to react to this?
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine rivals having a problem with a personal blog, as long as it didn't get too work related.
ReplyDeleteEasy like Sunday morning dmfoapirhapweg['
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ReplyDeleteOn 2.0, I reported a bunch of people to the moderator as a joke shortly before I was aware of Jay's removal as admin. So, you know, if you get your HABOTN account deleted by the new admin, sorry.
ReplyDeleteI think the important question is, who specifically did you report to the moderator? I mean, other than Steve of course.
ReplyDeleteJay, want to give us a heads up on what to expect from you for media days?
ReplyDeleteI've got a better question. Who the heck is Sara?
ReplyDeleteDoc - my guess is that we know her mother well.
ReplyDeleteMiniWEG? Come on, help me out here. I don't know real names, only HABOTN handles. For example, I have no idea what your real name is, Norm.
ReplyDeleteI just know you're from Johns Creek, GA, USA.
ReplyDeleteas an example, even in person I frequently call Cincytiger "Cincy" cause I'm afraid I'll call her Rhonda if I try to use her real name. Why Rhonda? I have absolutely no idea.
ReplyDeleteoh darn, I just realized we're more than 2 hours overdue for my predicted page flip. Rats.
ReplyDeleteSwitching handles does make it difficult to figure things.
ReplyDeleteFor instance, if Art started posting under the name CincySteve, I would have no idea how to read it.
Come to think of it, I don't know what Art is talking about half the time anyway. So maybe that's not the best example.
Idiots.
ReplyDeleteSara from earlier = SJT = My Wife. Wrong account longed in when I posted earlier. Sorry if I got all you dudes excited. I know what the presence of Carmela used to do to you all.
ReplyDeleteGee, thanks for that let down Micahel
ReplyDeleteGuess I need to update a profile somewhere since I no longer live in either Johns Creek or Georgia.
ReplyDeleteSo Norm's saying we know Machiel's mother-in-law? I've actually met Sara once a few years ago, but can't say I've had the honor of meeting her mother.
ReplyDeleteIf MJT speaks the truth, then my guess was wrong.
ReplyDeleteI've been blocked from HABOTN!
ReplyDeleteNot really.
I thought we were working toward a page flip. We're more like a bunch of geezers waiting on the 4:30 dinner seating at Denny's.
I'm not exactly sleepy but at this pace I don't expect to sit up and wait for a page flip here.
ReplyDeleteLet's worry about it tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteSo will Carmella show up before it's time for Norm to flip the page?
ReplyDeleteJet, are you saying we are all invited to Denny Crum's for dinner?
ReplyDeleteI am so starved for football I am reading the bleacher report. If this keeps up, I will have to enter a 12 step recovery program.
ReplyDeleteWe're definitely getting there a lot quicker than we did on the last thread.
ReplyDeleteMichael, that was exactly what I thought. It must be that great minds thing.
Morning.;
ReplyDeleteYeah, so what if it is, Norm?!
ReplyDeleteHey Norm, I looked on the internet, and in the comics the Flash is either tied with or faster than Superman in their various races.
ReplyDeleteThanks MJT. I either didn't recall races or wasn't aware of it. It was a most serious question posed to me yesterday morning and I just didn't have an answer.
ReplyDeleteCrow tastes pretty darn good THT. Given enough time, we all say stupid things when talking about the future because we all have no effing clue to what is really going to happen, whether we think we do or not.
ReplyDeleteThat's just because you don't own a Magic 8 Ball, Eddie.
ReplyDeleteOr MJT's astrological knowledge.
True Bubbs.
ReplyDeleteWhere is Norm? He better be getting ready, or he is going to miss his chance in the spotlight, and we know Norm never likes to be out of the spotlight on the big stage.
Shut up.
ReplyDelete"Norm" is already in use on auburnsports.com
ReplyDeleteI wonder if I signed up some time back and forgot. Now I have to figure out something else.
"gatiger" is no longer accurate for me.
ReplyDeleteWhat to do? What to do?
ReplyDeleteNew page smell and no more scrolling for a bit.
ReplyDelete