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2.16.2016

Welcome to another 5k

OK. So you all have reached 5,000 posts, so THT has asked that I make a new thread. I'll gladly acquiesce. But first, a photo of the always-lovely Jenna Fischer to user in a new post. Please enjoy.

4999 Comments:

bubbs said...: I don't think that says anything, THT. But I could be wrong.; 12:51 PM
E-Bro said...: Looking at it upside down, I see some LOLs in there.

What's so intermittently funny, THT?; 1:09 PM
michael said...: If you tilt it 83 degrees, it looks like a bunch of zeros and ones at an 83 degree angle; 1:17 PM
E-Bro said...: Dude! It totally does!; 3:16 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: y'all are silly. I was simply replying to michael. This is a digital page with a digital smell. Fortunately, there are no strings of four or more consecutive 0s. That would really smell awful.; 3:51 PM
bubbs said...: Hey, MJT. Look at last place: http://cfn.scout.com/2/1097657.html; 4:59 PM
michael said...: Just wait a few years. After they storm through the Big 12 a few times, they'll be up at least to 10th from last.; 5:57 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: and still 20+ spots behind Del Monte P-F
some may think that stands for Pre-Flight, but we all know it's the Del Monte Pineapple Factory.
They were unbeatable until the NCAA banned the use of pineapples as a substitute for footballs.; 10:30 PM
michael said...: The NCAA was completely controlled by Dole back then. Del Monte got hosed.; 10:54 AM
bubbs said...: We should have a "Dole Bowl."

"Welcome to the Dole Bowl, folks. This is it. This game is for all the bananas."
"And the PA attempt for a cherry on top."
"They're really slinging the pineapple all over the yard today."; 11:17 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Mangos. You've got to have mangos.; 11:59 AM
bubbs said...: "He cuts left! He's got an open field! And there the Man-goes!!!" ("man" said like "main"); 12:04 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: only 395 days until kickoff. I guess until then we're stuck with the Fantasy Fruit League.

GO TIGERS!
WARRRRRRRRRRR EAGLE!!!; 12:49 PM
bubbs said...: What's wrong with the FFL? It fantasies good, don't it?; 1:42 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: well, peaches just seem a bit out of place there, and I love me some peaches.

And speaking of apples, the made-in-house Apple Cobbler at the Village Tavern at Reynolda Village in W-S was one of the best desserts I ever did eat. They use Nilla Wafers for the soft crust. We're taking 10/10 goodness. A la mode, of course! I don't know if they have same quality, but I notice a location at
Lower Level - The Summit
101 Summit Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35243; 2:07 PM
bubbs said...: Do you also like being taken on fishing trips to the beach?

Thanks for the apple pie pointer. I'll have to give that place a look see.; 2:29 PM
bubbs said...: Here's a fun article!

http://auburn.247sports.com/Gallery/46563589/GallerySlides/303096-303096?View=Full#303096-303096; 2:29 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: No, not to the beach or anywhere else. Last fishing trip I went on was to Lake Eufala in late March 1974. I didn't even catch a cold.; 2:58 PM
michael said...: The original Apple Cobbler at Chili's still can't be beat, though.; 3:01 PM
michael said...: JOVON WASNT AT PRACTICE TODAY I REPEAT JOVON AWASNTBH AWHNRKAJSKASTJTGJ WEGQVUEJQBJ QJIIQ; 5:06 PM
michael said...: Jovon's off the team!

How many days until the 2017 season?; 6:10 PM
Jimmy said...: Freakkin frik dang gumit shoot all to heck; 8:39 PM
michael said...: Just a little adversity. Gonna be an even bigger story now when we go undefeated.; 9:07 PM
THT said...: We will go undefeated 6 out of every 7 days each week this season. We'll even be undefeated one entire week in October.

michael, you've got 394 days, 20 hours, 21 minutes and 47 seconds until 2017 kickoff; 10:13 PM
E-Bro said...: Ok, let me reach for the orange and blue tinted shades and say this...

I didn't really expect much from Jovon this season. Nothing more than flashes, anyway. Dude has talent. No doubt. But he didn't show a consistent enough attitude in the past to make me think he was going to buy in to being a good teammate.

Doesn't really change my expectations for the season, though that's in large part because I don't have any. Just going to try and enjoy the season for however it turns out and hope we make a bowl game at least, and then I'll go from there when/if we get to six wins.; 7:36 AM
Jimmy said...: I'm good with the tax slayer bowl; 7:50 AM
bubbs said...: This is for all the bananas, folks!

It's very clear to me that Gus is going all in. No more trying to balance things out. I have to respect him for that. If he's going to be searching for a new job in a few months, it's going to be on his own terms. He's gonna coach this year his way with no compromise.

"That's a bold move, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off."; 8:44 AM
bubbs said...: Transfer U:

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/auburnauthority/2016/08/03/former-baylor-qb-jarrett-stidham-attending-auburns-preseason-practice/88039682/; 9:56 AM
michael said...: So which QB does this development help/hurt the most? I saw on Twitter Warblogle thought this helps JFIII. I actually think this helps the more traditional passers since we are now so thin at RB. Don't want to put all your offensive chips on Kerryon staying healthy. And I have no doubt Gus still thinks of himself as a passing guru.; 9:58 AM
michael said...: and by "this" I mean the Jovon situation, not the baylor dude that bubbs snuck in before I posted.; 9:59 AM
bubbs said...: That's a good question. You're argument, however, assumes we have someone to throw the ball to. Let's say SW gets the nod. If the receivers drop a bunch of balls or run the wrong routes, it's all moot. Gus would have to go with a running attack. Also, as much as he might think of himself as a "passing guru" he continues to harp on his offense being "running offense." It's also where he's had the most success.

Right now we have:
(more traditional backs)
Johnson
Miller
Martin
(bigger FB/H type backs)
Pettway
Cox

That's thin when you consider Johnson is the only guy with real RB experience.

My conclusion is that we'll be going with ineffective. That's our mythical 2016 season offense.; 10:11 AM
michael said...: Yeah, unless one of the QBs makes some great leap in performance this year, I agree the offense will be ineffective. But the interesting question is what style of offense exactly will be ineffective?! That's why we love fall camp! So many questions!; 10:25 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Is the man from Nantucket overly optimistic on AU's bowl destination?; 10:32 AM
michael said...: Sometimes my wife or I (mainly my wife tho) get mad at the kids, and we dole out some harsh punishment (NO TV or TREATS FOR A MONTH!)

Then we settle down and realize, oh crap, this punishment will be a pain in the butt for all involved... we were just really mad and didn't think this through. What have we done?!

I wonder if that's how Gus is feeling this morning.

If he's like us, he'll call Jovon and say he can earn back TV/Treats/Spot on the team by folding all the laundry and mopping downstairs or something.; 10:39 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I don't care how much weight they say KJ has gained, I still think he'll be more in the mold of Mccalebb, i.e. not a "traditional" back. At this point, we might as well have Earl Brown at the helm.

Getting the ball to the receivers may be a bigger issue than the ball sticking to them once it arrives, though it's entirely possible both will be issues this non-existent season.

394 days and some 7 or so hours until kickoff.
GO TIGERS!
WARRRRRR EAGLE!!!; 10:44 AM
bubbs said...: Here's the deal. Gus got tired of making JR (halfway) do the laundry. No matter what he did, JR never submitted to his authority. I wouldn't say he got put up for adoption, but he's going to an all boys boarding school now. And it's not a nice one.; 11:14 AM
bubbs said...: I dunno, THT. I think up the middle plays are going to go to Pettway and Cox (most of the time). Maybe even Miller. KJ and Martin will spend most of their time on the perimeter in order to try to utilize their speed.

But. Whatever. This not-really-happening-season is going to be terrible.; 11:16 AM
michael said...: It will be interesting to see who is on the field and who gets the ball in short yardage situations. JJ and Pettway maybe? With Cox lead blocking? Throw in a Kerryon-cat from time to time like last year for good measure.; 11:31 AM
bubbs said...: This is what our red zone offense will look like this year:

https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2016-05/24/16/enhanced/buzzfeed-prod-fastlane02/anigif_original-grid-image-28671-1464120777-2.gif; 11:36 AM
michael said...: So you're saying our RBs will find a hole and get through it? Nice optimism!

Hey, this is good:

http://donaldmaroney.tumblr.com/; 11:41 AM
Jimmy said...: My son is 7, ipad is my only carrot and stick; 11:54 AM
michael said...: I wonder if Gus took away Jovon's ipad before going nuclear?; 12:37 PM
bubbs said...: That thought troubles me, MJT.

I suspect he went straight for nuclear. Gus needs to step down.

So. Who's our next coach going to be in 2017?; 1:36 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: well, if we don't want a nuclear coach, we'll probably hire someone who'll double ticket prices and give every back and receiver an equal number of "touches" no matter if they practice hard or not.; 3:09 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: ugh. I just read the article about the transfer u docu-series. It wouldn't hurt my feelings if CGM dismissed JFiii right now. I'd rather have a good AU man at QB than someone of that ilk. Unless, of course, he can beat ua-t.; 3:41 PM
bubbs said...: JFIII is ... an unknown to me. Depending on how you want to spin the docu-series, he can come across a couple different ways. Hacks have gone out of their way to mention him being upbeat/chummy in practices since it came out. I suspect they feel like we're not getting a full portrait of who he is, and they're making a "correction." JMO

But let's get down to brass tacks. Can he 1. complete >60% of his passes 2. not turn over the ball? If the answer to both of those is "yes," then we'll all be his biggest fans. If the answer to either is "no," he'll forever be a footnote in AU football trivia.; 4:58 PM
bubbs said...: Hmm. Well, I can't really fault Gus for this one. If I were him, I'd probably be pretty pissed at JR. Why can't we all just get along?

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/college/sec/auburn-university/war-eagle-extra/article93899387.html

Morning question: Does KJ stay healthy the whole season?; 9:16 AM
bubbs said...: Hey E-Bro and Jimmy,

What do you think about this: http://qz.com/750531/americans-are-quietly-assembling-the-powerhouse-soccer-league-europe-fears/

Quartz is real hit or miss, and I don't know enough about this to know if it's complete non-sense or something to keep an eye on.; 9:23 AM
michael said...: Did you know if you tape quartz to a watch it becomes a lot more reliable?; 9:58 AM
bubbs said...: I tried that once, but the computer screen was too heavy to carry around all day.; 10:48 AM
michael said...: Yet another reason you should seriously consider some sort of weight lifting program.; 11:01 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: re: 9:16 a.m. Not if he runs between the tackles.

My Fossil watch still keeps time (it must have quartz), but the AU on the dial no longer flashes on/off. It's just off. Unfortunately, I don't think they make this watch anymore :( It's the 2nd watch I've owned in the past 36 years. I may go back to the Seiko which has been in a drawer for about 10 years.; 11:39 AM
bubbs said...: I think we've talked about watches before. But that's all I remember about the conversation.; 12:06 PM
bubbs said...: Hey, you guys think this "writer" might be Bortac?

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/08/the_troubling_trend_of_auburns.html; 12:07 PM
Jimmy said...: @brianjstultz
Looking for good news, Auburn fans? Last two times Alabama (2010, 13) started No. 1 in coaches poll, Tigers appeared in national title game.; 12:18 PM
bubbs said...: Not sure I can hang my watch on that, Jimmy. That's some thin hope, right there.; 12:45 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I'd rather AU not appear in the national title game than have 84 teams disabled by the polio virus.; 1:06 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: it might even take 85.; 1:07 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: puppet hour! I'll be stocking shelves nonstop til midnight, y'all enjoy PH on my behalf.; 4:03 PM
michael said...: AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!; 4:54 PM
bubbs said...: I feel as if we have let THT down.; 5:07 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: it's not the first time, bubbs. I'm used to it ;); 6:14 PM
THT said...: Paying so little attention to the non-season, I don't know what our depth is at safety. Do we have enough depth there that we could see Rudy at RB?; 6:06 PM
Jimmy said...: Could be the most Gus thing for Gus to say,

Asked if Auburn could play all three QBs in the opener, Malzahn smiled and said, "I doubt it. ... Unless it's a trick play."; 6:17 PM
E-Bro said...: bubbs...

Re: your earlier article about soccer in America

I would say it's closer to nonsense (though not completely) than something to really keep an eye on. No doubt European clubs are interested in the US Market, but my feeling is that as these summer pre-season tournaments continue, interest will wane. There's still a bit of new car smell to them right now.

Plus, I think eventually there will be a backlash from European fans as well as the players who are already asked to play and travel too much.

I could see a scenario where a European league starts playing some regular season games over here like the NFL does in London, though.; 8:07 AM
bubbs said...: THT, it doesn't appear as though they'll be moving Rudy. I think it would take an injury or two to the existing backs before that happened. So, you know, just hang on a second and let's see.

Jimmy, Gus is boring at all his pressers. It could be worse. He could be a loose cannon saying all kinds of crazy things.

That sounds like a more reasonable assessment of things, E-Bro.; 8:59 AM
bubbs said...: From the sound of things, JFIII will not be starting. We'll probably have some packages for him, but he's not going to start.

What do you guys think? JJ or Grit?; 9:20 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!
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BEASLEY!!!; 9:44 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I say JJ, since I can barely remember who the other QBs are. What's a Grit? I know there is Queen, White, and Barrett, but I don't know if any one of them is better than JJ.; 9:50 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: oh wait... JJ will be gone by 2017. So, I have no idea who will start.

390 days til kickoff!
GO TIGERS!
WARRRRRRRRRRRR EAGLE!!!; 9:52 AM
bubbs said...: Grit = White; 9:53 AM
bubbs said...: I'm just going to set this down right here:

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/08/06/488861223/cockroach-milk-yes-you-read-that-right?; 9:53 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: npr and cockroaches... not surprised to see them in the same link.; 10:03 AM
E-Bro said...: Saw that article pop up on my twitter newsfeed a couple of days ago and decided I want no part of reading it. Still don't.; 10:05 AM
michael said...: I think Grit Laser starts the first game. I don't care what the coaches say about clean slates, how can you forget how many times JJ threw it directly to the other team?; 11:27 AM
bubbs said...: That's how I see it too, MJT.

I bet it's frustrating. Let's say JJ is a practice player (I have to assume he is for him to have ever seen the field last year). There he is, doing everything in practice to make you think he should be the guy, but they know he melts under the lights. How do handle that? "JJ, we appreciate your effort and your stats say you should start, but we're going another direction. You never really had a chance."

Maybe they'll throw a lot of confusing defensive packages at him during the scrimmages so that it'll make it tough for him to do well. Heck, if they let the QB's go live, that should be enough to make him shut down.

I think Grit's numbers will be close enough to JJ's in the scrimmages in order for them to give him the edge. It should set up for another underwhelming season ... Well. At least for those of you who believe we're having a 2016 season.

390 DAYS!!; 11:41 AM
michael said...: My expectations are 7 to 8 wins. Hopefully I am merely whelmed and not underwhelmed.; 2:20 PM
bubbs said...: You should lower those expectations to 5 or 6 wins just in case.; 2:40 PM
THT said...: Our only hope for 8 wins is if there are several surprisingly sucky teams in the SECW this season. I'm expecting no fewer than 4 wins. 15 would be better.; 3:36 PM
Jimmy said...: We are going to Jacksonville guys!
New Years Ever 2016,
Auburn Tigers your 2016 Tax Slayer Bowl Champions!; 9:20 PM
bubbs said...: Not a big fan of Jacksonville. (Fun Fact: Jacksonville is the birthplace of bubbs)

Think I'll probably stay home even if we make a bowl this year.; 9:18 AM
bubbs said...: Hey, THT, since you're going to get hogtied into going to AU in a few weeks you should check this out. While Mrs. THT is watching the "game," you can travel to Seale and check this place out.

http://www.npr.org/2016/08/08/487384516/an-alabama-museum-you-can-enjoy-from-the-drivers-seat; 9:30 AM
bubbs said...: Nice summary. Yet a little lower on the projected wins (6.5).

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2016/8/9/12404854/auburn-football-2016-preview-schedule-roster; 10:42 AM
bubbs said...: Oof.

WarEagleExtra ‏@wareagleextra now59 seconds ago
ESPN announces broadcasting team of Brent Musburger, Jesse Palmer and Kaylee Hartung for Auburn/Clemson

I'm starting to question if I have an affinity for any broadcasting crew.; 11:49 AM
E-Bro said...: Well, I liked Nessy and Blackledge pretty good, but Nessy is basically on sabbatical at CBS while he waits to take Verne's throne next season.

I (mostly) like Fowler as a play by play guy, but am "meh" on Herb.; 1:11 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: doggone it, bubbs, you tricked me into going to npr.org. That looks like a museum that I would absolutely love to visit. Maybe after the LSU game since I now have a week off without a trip to Alaska.

Ugh, with that broadcast crew, you are strongly tempting me to drive to AU sans MrsTHT for the Clemson debacle. I've never cared for "Nessy" or Palmer. At. All. I like Brent, but I don't really like listening to him. Blackledge doesn't offend me. Too bad Mike Lange doesn't do college football.; 1:43 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I might stay home and watch on TV if they'll just keep the camera on the Washington & Lee grad and not on the game.; 2:01 PM
Jimmy said...: Here is the movie I helped produce in Bogota last year

http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/09/belko-experiment-james-gunn-greg-mclean?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter; 10:40 PM
E-Bro said...: Heck of a cast you had working on that, Jimmy. From Johnny C to Gallagher (fan of his work in The Newsroom, Short Term 12, 10 Cloverfield Lane) to Rooker.

From reading the article, is the film actually set in Bogota or Colombia, or did shooting there just save money?; 7:47 AM
bubbs said...: Nice, Jimmy. How long before an average Joe can get their eyes on it? You know, without going to a film festival or the like.; 9:56 AM
bubbs said...: You had to mention Alaska and a game in the mythical 2016 season all in one post, THT. Now I'm depressed.

I was really looking forward to our trip.; 9:58 AM
Jimmy said...: E-Bro: Gallagher is a really nice guy, and makes his own music. The script was originally set in Argentina, however Colombia has a 40% local labor and local spend rebate. That is why some companies are shooting in Colombia now. so mostly to save money.

bubbs: 2017, I think around early Spring. Hopefully it will be a wide release.

The one I am working on now in Massachusetts has a really great cast, Jason Clark as Ted Kennedy, Kate Mara as Mary Jo, Ed Helms as Joe Gargan, Bruce Dern as Joe Kennedy, Chris Cooper as Robert McNamara.; 12:15 PM
bubbs said...: Wonder if MJT is still stuck on a Delta "flight."; 12:31 PM
E-Bro said...: Another stellar cast there, Jimmy. Have wondered why Clark hasn't been given his due (he was great in Zero Dark Thirty..and other stuff, but especially that) as he's mostly been limited mostly to character work it seems. Sounds like he's the lead here, though.

Also, if Kate or her sister Rooney ever want to grab a drink or something, I'd probably be down. Just tell them you know this great guy on the internet that you've never met, but he's from TN and an Auburn man, so he's good people. Yeah, say that.; 1:14 PM
bubbs said...: I'm probably not allowed to have a drink with Kate, but we could do coffee. If she asks what kinda guy I am, just print off the internet and highlight all the "bubbs" stuff. That's sure to impress.; 1:35 PM
bubbs said...: How do you guys feel about this new Hack, chick Lauren Shute at SEC Country?; 1:42 PM
THT said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 2:35 PM
bubbs said...: Interesting take. Anyone seen The Lobster? I like the premise (as this article describes it anyway).

http://www.vox.com/2016/8/10/12416672/stranger-things-netflix-review-original-story; 2:35 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I have no earthly idea what THT had to say.

If I was in Kate Mara's family, I'd just study maps and not worry about work.

Lauren Shute and SEC Country? That's probably on the basement TV which I only use for football games and hockey.

Suttons cheeseburgers (me) and reuben sammiches (2.0) are superb.; 2:42 PM
E-Bro said...: bubbs...saw The Lobster a month or two back. Definitely offbeat and original. Not an out and out black comedy due to its absurdity, but has some dark elements. Also some genuinely affectionate moments as well, though again balanced by absurdity.; 3:30 PM
bubbs said...: I'm good with all those qualities, E-Bro. I'll have to put it on my list of "to see."; 4:41 PM
bubbs said...: RG comments about Cowart floating around. He's talking like the switch has flipped. I'm still hoping for a solid contributor and little more.; 4:47 PM
bubbs said...: You know, it's funny how different this year and last are projected. In reality there's little difference in personnel, we just have a larger body of work by which to grade the QBs. Frankly, we're better equipped (on paper) on D than we have been in years.

Granted, our RB situation is tenuous at best. But I feel like the coaches at least know what they have this year. Clearly, there were issues with JR that kept him from getting the playing time we needed out of him. It wouldn't surprise me if we get middle of the pack QB play, but end up blaming lack of RB depth for a couple losses.

I'm not saying we'll be good. I don't think we will be. I think the expectations are properly set this year. A sane O/U is set at about 7 wins. 8 would be maxing potential. Anything above 8 and a lot of "miracles" (2013) would need to happen. 6+1(bowl) would probably be enough for Gus to keep his job. <6 and we'll be speculating on who our new coach is by December.; 10:56 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Why are we waiting til December?

Tom Herman if Big 12 doesn't take Houston?

Art Briles?

Willie Taggart?

Matt Rhule?

Larry Fedora with GC as his DC?

Mike Bobo after CSU goes 12-0 this season?

Will Muschamp after fellow Jays Jacobs & Gogue fly under the cover of darkness to Charlotte in late November?

Willie Simmons?; 12:09 PM
bubbs said...: I think Tom is getting scooped up one way or the other. If we get in the conversation soon enough ...

Too soon to go after Art.

I'm not excited about Willie.

Matt would be an interesting choice.

Larry would fit our current roster. Wonder if Gene would be willing to follow him here.

Not a fan of Mike Bobo

Coach Boom would make for a lot of message board fun.

Had to look Willie up. Not sure he's ready for the big time, but I always like a good gamble. Let's do it!; 1:29 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: well, I wasted my time developing that list. Here's what the experts said today

p.s. I haven't read it yet, let me know if they plagiarized my list.; 3:13 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: ok, they stole my #1 and my #4. They changed the last name of #2 on my list and moved my #3 to #8, obviously a thinly veiled effort to avoid copyright infringement charges. It didn't work. I've already placed a call to my internet intellectual property attorney, Feng.; 3:19 PM
bubbs said...: I think the only reason Larry didn't make the list is because he's not "on the rise." He's been a known quantity (good) for a while now.; 5:02 PM
Jimmy said...: Wait...Wait...Wait.... there is a guy named Doc Holiday and is a new top emerging in college football coach.
Jacobs, fire up that Jet in Opelika.; 10:22 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: well, it's all moot. JJ says he's not going to "flip people out of here like pancakes" anymore, and that Gus is the right man for the job now and for a long time to come.

Unfortunately, the writer of the article did not provide a translation of "long time" into units that I understand.; 10:26 PM
bubbs said...: What kind of offense does Doc run?

Maybe that's the football I should be watching this year. Make a short list with some of these coaches and watch their teams. I can make highlight videos with commentary and send it to JJ's Pancake Shack.; 9:00 AM
E-Bro said...: Auburn football is the only football you should be watching, good or bad. Read the dadgum Creed you knuckleheads...

"I believe in Auburn and love it."; 10:05 AM
bubbs said...: We believe Auburn; it's Gus we're questioning.; 10:11 AM
E-Bro said...: Have so far watched the first couple episodes of "Last Chance U". I can see why JF3 hasn't come off great, but from the cheap seats, he mostly just seems like a college kid to me. Sure, he could use a dose of humility, but he's not all that different, attitude wise, from a lot of college football players I've seen before.

Furthermore, he seems like a bright kid with a sharp mind. I'm not talking about football when I say that. I don't know much about him as concerns football other than that he is a gifted athlete. Whatever else his shortcomings, he doesn't come off as an idiot.

The guy who comes off worse to me through two episodes is the head coach. Certainly with the cussing, even if cussing is still a big part of football, but he seems part of the good ol boy network of coaching that's more interested in winning than anything. He talks about this being a last chance for these guys to make an impression, but other than providing an avenue with which to play football, he doesn't seem much interested in developing their character to the point of becoming a better man, which more than the football, is probably what the guys in this situation need more than anything.

Maybe the next four episodes will make me feel differently about all this. Regardless, it's been interesting to watch.; 10:36 AM
bubbs said...: Good show. Your assessment is pretty fair, and I don't think you'll change it after you finish.; 11:33 AM
bubbs said...: Cool

http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/081216aaa.html; 12:01 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I've always thought very highly of QR and RB. It's a shame I don't ever listen to the games on the radio.; 12:27 PM
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michael said...: I am suspicious of you drdra, but I do need some help on my dissertation. But you're not getting more than $100 from me until I am certain you are legit.; 10:18 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I've used that service before, michael. drdra has a really cool software feature that prevents directly plagiarized sections (basically, the entire dissertation) from being detected by those ornery professors who may use
DupliChecker, CopyLeaks, PaperRater, Plagiarisma, PlagiarismChecker, Plagium, PlagScan, PlagTracker, or Quetext.

However, it won't trick Viper, so be careful. If you're still interested, send $19.95 to Dear Leader and he will forward to drdra.; 10:38 AM
bubbs said...: I read PaperRater as "PaperRaper" at first. Though less seemly, I think it's PaperRaper might be a more apt name.; 10:43 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: whether he wins a Heisman or doesn't start a single game, I hope his momma is right.
http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2016/08/john_franklin_iii_auburn_journey.html; 11:17 AM
michael said...: Wow, I had not considered that JFIII might have destiny on his side.

I change my prediction back to NATTY IS IN THE BAG! TEAM OF DESTINY! G; 11:40 AM
bubbs said...: This is an interesting quote from today's presser:

"Auburn Gold Mine ‏@AUGoldMine 19m19 minutes ago
Auburn's Gus Malzahn: 'Our quarterback has to be more of a runner this year. I don't care who it is.'"

Let's be frank. Gus knows who the QB is gonna be. He's slow playing as a strategy for Clemson. I'm cool with that. I'm still putting it as 75/25 odds for White/JFIII. I think White starts and JFIII begins his career as the wildcat guy.; 12:34 PM
michael said...: According to Gus, even ole Chris Todd had to be a threat to be a runner back in the day. I wish he meant what it sounds like he means, but I don't think he really means what it sounds like I think he sounds like he means.; 12:41 PM
Jimmy said...: Norway belly flop competition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T0OLR4MzrM; 12:57 PM
bubbs said...: I suspect that will be the way of this season, but I didn't expect you to be so harsh with your criticism, Jimmy.; 1:28 PM
michael said...: I feel like I would die if I belly flopped from that height.; 2:55 PM
bubbs said...: I feel like it's probably cheaper than a vasectomy and quite possibly more effective.; 9:17 AM
E-Bro said...: Yes, death is a very effective preventative measure to having more kids.; 10:06 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: did Harrison create this map?
http://www.ironfrog.com/catsmap.html; 10:30 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: There's got to be aome kind of tiger in RBD Library. Someone with current knowledge needs to update this list
http://www.ironfrog.com/librarycatsmap/AL.html; 10:34 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Our quarterback has to be more of a runner this year. I don't care who it is

Is that because he can't hit receivers or because he's our only RB?

It's just a wild guess, but I think the answer is Yes; 10:47 AM
bubbs said...: It's not "if" the offense will be bad, it's "how bad" the offense will be. 2008? 2015?; 11:35 AM
michael said...: I'm just wondering if the National Championship will feel better this year than in 2010. On the one hand, the first is usually the best, but on the other hand, it will be nice to win it without any scandals hanging over the season.; 12:31 PM
bubbs said...: The scandal was one of the best parts. There was constant drama. JayG doing work and dropping hints and what he was hearing ... speculation was rampant. Add that to the exciting play on the field. It was electric.

Besides, now you can go back to all those bammers who said, "They wont keep it. They're gonna take that 'ship away when they find out everything on Cam." You can open a conversation, "Hey, I've been meaning to ask you. Have you heard anything else on the Cam investigation? I wanted to see how much time I still have to take my pic with the trophy."; 12:37 PM
bubbs said...: Now if we can get minor injuries to the 3 guys behind him, we might have a shot.

http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/lsus-worst-nightmare-leonard-fournette-in-boot-following-ankle-injury/; 12:54 PM
michael said...: Why would Fournette even be scrimmaging? I'd have him in a non-contact jersey.; 12:59 PM
bubbs said...: NY Times got some slow readers:

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/13/sports/olympics/can-you-beat-usain-bolt-out-of-the-blocks.html?_r=0

A .135 was enough to get me in the ">99%"; 1:39 PM
michael said...: I got 99% too. Must be like those facebook quizzes people always take and post that show they are geniuses. You know. Since all of you facebook.; 1:42 PM
bubbs said...: How did you and your FaceBag even get in here?! I didn't think you people were aloud around these parts!; 2:00 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I feel like Ben Johnson behind my keyboard.

00.131
ON YOUR MARK SET BANG
Is that you Justin Gatlin? Congratulations. You were faster than Usain Bolt.

I got called a cheat the second time...

00.081
ON YOUR MARK SET BANG
While you did beat Bolt, your reaction time is considered by officials to be too fast to be humanly possible. You are disqualified.; 2:59 PM
E-Bro said...: I bet Lee Ziemba would get a negative start time on this.; 3:20 PM
bubbs said...: ZING!!; 5:01 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: E-Bro, that's funny!; 5:02 PM
michael said...: HOW DARE YOU TALK ABOUT LEE ZIEMBA IN A NEGATIVE WAY!!!!!; 6:20 PM
bubbs said...: This is a bit of twist as far as predictors go. We always focus on the skill positions when talking preseason (QB/RB etc), but I think a more consistent predictor is line play. Even at AU that's played out. When we've had a more experienced line (2010), we've done better things than when we haven't (2011/15). Sure, putting Trotter behind a great line doesn't mean we'll win a Natty. But great line play can make the difference in a couple games in the W/L department.

All that to say, we should have pretty solid lines on both sides of the ball this year:

DL is full of talent. If CL can stay healthy and if half the other guys live up to the hype we've been hearing out of camp, it might be the first time in a while we can count on them to make a difference.

OL is projected to be one of the best units in the country: https://www.profootballfocus.com/college-football-top-10-offensive-lines-in-notre-dame-stanford/

I'm revising my prediction. I think we get 7 wins in the regular season.

FEEL THE SUNSHINE!!; 9:22 AM
michael said...: With that kind of sunshine, I'm going to start calling you the 5th Dimension, bubbs!!!; 9:45 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: still mostly cloudy up here.

381 days until kickoff!

GO TIGERS!
WARRRRRRRRRR EAGLE!!!; 11:11 AM
michael said...: Auburn has enough talent and coaching to win anywhere between 3 and 12 regular season games this year.

Anyone certain of how the season will go is ignorant, and they have proven it.; 11:22 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: wait a minute. I'm not certain. Are you telling me I can't be ignorant?; 11:35 AM
bubbs said...: You may not be ignorant, THT, but you'll always be an idiot. That's what MJT said, anyway.; 11:50 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: well, that goes without saying, bubbs. But I'm pretty sure I can lay claim to ignorance, too. I'm a double gold medal winner!; 11:52 AM
michael said...: I've been on the record numerous times saying all of yall are a bunch of idiots.

The issue of ignorance is a little stickier, though. Only those who have proven it are for sure ignorant. The rest of yall just have ignoramus potential.

I think part of being ignorant is that you can't be aware you are ignorant, thus ruling out THT. But since he claimed to be ignorant when he actually is not, it is safe to call him a liar.; 1:51 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: Only 1700 posts so far? Loafers.; 2:15 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!
BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!
BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!
BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!
BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!
BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!!
BEASLEY!!!BEASLEY!!

Loaf on that!; 2:21 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: @michael

well, maybe that explains all the burn marks on my pants.; 2:23 PM
bubbs said...: That was rather unkind of JayG. I'm a lot of things, but if compared to footwear I'm much more a bunny slipper kinda guy.; 2:50 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: What about vapid? Can I claim vapidityness?; 2:52 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Shoes? Why would anyone want shoes?; 2:53 PM
bubbs said...: I didn't say I WANTED shoes. I just said that if you compared me to a pair of shoes - if i HAD to BE a pair of shoes, it would be bunny slippers.

WHY ARE YOU SUCH A LIAR!!; 3:12 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I'd like to be Oscar The Grouch slippers.; 3:13 PM
michael said...: You know, the comment output around here might not be prolific, but the posts are of an incredibly high quality. We're basically a bunch of Stanley Kubricks and Terrence Malicks in here. You can't rush art.

Also, I'd be a pair of chewbacca slippers (like the pair we bought my brother in law last Christas) because of the eyes, mouth, ears, nose, incredible strength, long-lasting good health, and general zest for adventure.; 3:44 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: my shoe; 4:00 PM
bubbs said...: What's Christas, MJT? I'm always looking for new holidays to celebrate. I'm intrigued.

That shoe looks like a lying idiot, THT.; 4:20 PM
michael said...: Christas is a wookie holiday, duh.

This video gave me a mental chuckle:

https://twitter.com/elliosch/status/766021223415439361; 4:34 PM
bubbs said...: Says who!?; 5:12 PM
Jimmy said...: all of them?; 9:16 PM
E-Bro said...: But why male models?; 7:35 AM
bubbs said...: So what's your question?; 8:40 AM
bubbs said...: LOLZ!!

These guys are totally deaf. Completely. The little monkeys. Hear and see no evil (don't guess "speak" applies).

https://www.yahoo.com/news/donald-trump-aide-on-awkward-exchange-with-cnn-anchor-i-think-i-unraveled-her-233522443.html

"“I completely disagree with the polling information,” said Cohen...

Unanimously, these African-American Evangelical preachers all acknowledge that Donald Trump is colorblind when it comes to race and is only interested in ensuring that all Americans have the opportunity to thrive and achieve the American dream,” said Cohen."

They don't even realize that the goal is not "color blind."

Sorry, THT ... Trump will succeed and pivoting this into personal gain, but I don't think he will succeed in becoming POTUS. Not by a long shot.; 8:48 AM
bubbs said...: Classic

https://twitter.com/shutupmikeginn/status/766029035537215488; 8:58 AM
michael said...: I think Cohen is really into the power of positive thinking.Like if you don't believe polls, then they won't be true. And if you say you won the interview, then you won the interview. Evidence schmevidence!; 10:14 AM
bubbs said...: I guess Ryan Lochte shouldn't have stopped believing he was robbed at gun point.; 10:33 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: yikg;bpiu7nbykjtj!!!!!!!!!!!!!; 11:52 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: that was the 14 year old pain pill talking.; 12:28 PM
bubbs said...: Disappointed in the in the news segment. No word or pictures of their luggage.

http://wiat.com/2016/08/17/alabama-welcomes-british-couple-after-mistaking-bhm-airport-for-uk-one/; 1:47 PM
michael said...: It's like wiat doesn't even know what was funny about that whole thing.; 2:03 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Jim Harbaugh's salary increased to $7 million through 2021

Wow, I guess I was wrong for expecting $4 million to get us more than a 6-6 season.; 2:42 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Harbaugh’s $7 million annual contract ranked second among coaches in 2015, trailing only Alabama’s Nick Saban, who earned $7.087 million.; 2:43 PM
michael said...: Reason to be hopeful: the talent needed to win is likely on campus. Just gotta do it.

http://www.sbnation.com/college-football-recruiting/2016/8/18/12530108/ncaa-football-best-recruiters-2016; 4:29 PM
bubbs said...: There you go. $4mil gets you a 6-6 season, but really nice recruiting rankings. So. There's that!; 4:40 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: "The best running back is our safety (Johnathan) Ford. He is the best player to put at running back."

Although I could be quoting myself, that statement actually comes from Terry Henley, who apparently is faster than Usain Bolt.; 6:49 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: 17BEASLEY!!!

here's the link I thought I had included in the previous post http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/08/former_auburn_rb_terry_henley.html; 6:52 PM
michael said...: I think Terry Henley is probably not a football expert.; 9:32 AM
bubbs said...: Well, I don't think we can really know that until he races Bolt.; 10:43 AM
michael said...: I think he'll beat Wayne Bolt handily.; 11:37 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Finally; 12:01 PM
bubbs said...: Pittsburgh = Minnesota; 12:44 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: only much better; 1:25 PM
bubbs said...: So... Close to a flip. Wonder who will show up.; 12:22 PM
michael said...: 1796 - The year George Washington hit Alfred Honnybop in the head with a sack of acorns, leading to the invention of the printing press.; 1:56 PM
bubbs said...: 1797 - Lord Alfred posted a letter on the bulletin board of the local dry goods store asking for patent law advice. Due to general lack of response and/or incorrect advice, he was never credited with the invention of said printing press.; 4:26 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: 1798 - Jonathan Price and John Strother published a chart of the North Carolina coast. It was drawn, engraved, and printed in New Bern, NC.; 5:29 PM
michael said...: 1799 - Jonathan Price snaps off John Strother's thumb during a violent thumb-war match. Alfred Honnybop printed all about it on his printing press, but he had to pay Eli Whitney to do so since Eli had secured the printing press patent. Eli Whitney was an active visitor of a patent law advice bulletin board.; 5:33 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: despite the lack of a thumb, John Strother still had a successful surveying career, primarily in western NC and then in TN. He also enlisted with Andrew Jackson's army during the Creek Indian War. Fort Strother in Alabama was named in his honor. Eventually, the loss of a thumb was more than he could bear and he died from depression in Alabama in 1816 while surveying the Indian boundary.; 9:13 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: 1801 - BOOOM! goes Hualālai. And it's been quiet ever since.; 9:52 AM
michael said...: 1802 - Thomas Jefferson says "That was a really good page turn, THT." He then uses his bulletin board skills and steals the printing press patent. The money provided by the patent should be enough to buy roughly 10% of all of North America within a year.; 11:30 AM
bubbs said...: 1803 - "These new bicycle contraptions will be the death of the printing press. America should invest heavily in bicycle shorts." - Thomas Jefferson; 1:20 PM
bubbs said...: 1804 - Pat Dye rides a bicycle through the Auburn area. His satchel has a hole in it causing several pounds of acorns to be scattered throughout Lee county.; 4:55 PM