#34 - South Carolina7.14.2008
7.11.2008
War Damn Bass!
Auburn University students, Richard Peek and Adam Murphree, are competing in this year's College Bass National Championship. They are in first place going into the last day with a 5.08 pound lead over the second place team, The Scandal Plagued University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. Protect this lake!
Here is the official website...
http://www.collegebass.com/
Here are the standings...
http://www.collegebass.com/live-weighin.asp
7.10.2008
Auburn Recruiting Rant
As most of you already know, Auburn football landed their 19th verbal commitment for the 2009 signing class and there has been much wailing and nashing of teeth regarding this class.I for one, am not one of these people. Coach Tuberville and his staff recruit players that they "see", not the ones they read about. If any of the so-called recruiting experts knew anything then they would be on the sidelines or working in an athletic department somewhere.
Take a look at this list and see if you agree. The ratings are given by Scout.com:
Ben Grubbs - 1 star
Courtney Taylor - 1 star
Tre Smith - 1 star
Carl Stewart - 1 star
Chris Evans - 1 star
Jason Bosley - 2 star
Tyronne Green - 2 star
Robert Dunn - 1 star
Jonathan Wilhite - 1 star
Sen'Derrick Marks - 2 star
And for the Bammers...
D.J. Hall - 2 star
Demeco Ryans - 1 star
Atnoine Caldwell - 2 star
Tyrone Prothro - 2 star
If crootin' rankings are important to you, Tom Luginbill of ESPN.com updated his recruiting rankings on July 9th and has Auburn ranked #11.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3477705
7.09.2008
The Mickey Goldmill Retort
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/myfox/pages/News/Detail?contentId=6923862&version=3&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=3.2.1The only school that would surprise me less would be Duke. This is the most pathetic thing Mickey has ever read. This kid is a junior and he's NEVER kissed a girl? There isn't a bar he could wander into in Atlanta at 3am and find some drunk chick to make out with? He doesn't need lessons for that, she won't know the difference and she'll probably think it's great.
The thing most unsurprising about this article?
Michael McCarty said he went to the drastic measure of placing an ad because he wanted to impress a certain girl. The special girl is a co-ed from Maryland that McCarty has been chatting online with for years and the two will be meeting soon. "I think she's my soul mate so I can't wait to see her next week," McCarty said.
The second most unsurprising?
"I guess I've been on the computer too much playing video games and not going out and meeting people as much as I'd like to," said McCarty.
Alright, Michael, you've found the solution to your own problem. Now get off your butt and get down to Buckhead or some frat party and do your thing.I'm still bitter about watching those nerds carry a goalpost around Atlanta in 2003 after beating Auburn. 2005 wasn't much better.
7.08.2008
7.07.2008
Ray Melick's Cold Sore and Kevin Scarbinsky Debate Auburn's New Offensive Philosophy and Recruiting
| Auburn awash in football commitments |
| Auburn recruiting for a Tony Franklin offense |
The "Revenge of Markeith Cooper"? WRAS doesn't think so. There is one difference between this offense and the one of Terry Bowden: talent. Bowden was a great X and O coach but was not a good evaluator of talent, he relied on Papa Bowden's castaways while Coach Tuberville knows good football players when he sees them.
7.03.2008
Vote for Coach Tuberville's Top Ten Games
The Official WRAS Top Ten...
1) 2004 SEC Championship win over Tennessee,
2) 2007 Iron Bowl - 6 in a row over Alabama,
3) 2005 Sugar Bowl - Win over Virginia Tech caps 13-0 season,
4) 2003 Iron Bowl - Cadillac goes crazy and the Jetgate controversy,
5) 2004 versus LSU - Sam Rives digs snap out of dirt to beat LSU,
6) 2005 Iron Bowl - Honk if you sacked Brodie,
7) 2006 versus Florida - 27-17 win with arguably the loudest crowd JHS has ever had,
8) 2004 versus Georgia - Total domination over top 10 team during 2004 run,
9) 2005 versus Georgia - Athens crowd leaves before John Vaughan kicks game winner, and
10) 2006 versus LSU - 7-3 all-time defensive struggle.
And I was at every one of these games!
7.02.2008
7.01.2008
6.30.2008
6.26.2008
6.25.2008
ESPN's Mark Schlabach Predicts The Bowl Games
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=schlabach_mark&id=3458435&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab5pos2Early thoughts on his predictions...
1) Ohio State in the MNC game versus another SEC team? That will end badly for the Buckeyes;
2) BYU crashes the BCS party;
3) The Sugar Bowl will be spreading the love;
4) Ole Miss, Nebraska, Miami and Notre Dame back in a bowl game;
5) Zook versus the Gators;
6) Eight Auburn opponents (two non-conference) predicted to go bowling; and
7) Ten SEC teams predicted to go bowling. Ten!
6.24.2008
Bammer of the Week
http://72.242.51.73/publicquery/Details/pgDetails.aspx?id=1100586424
Might as well get this over with. Jimmy Johns, come on down, you're the next contestant on if the price is right (we'll sell you a bag)!
And afterwards, head on over to Jimmy John's Pit Bulls, home of the Linebacker Bullies:
"Not only does Jimmy sell some of the bulliest dogs in the country.
He also (no longer) plays for the (most overrated) best college football team in the country.
The (Scandal Plagued) University of ALABAMA (at Tuscaloosa)!
ROLL (Blow) TIDE"
He also (no longer) plays for the (most overrated) best college football team in the country.
The (Scandal Plagued) University of ALABAMA (at Tuscaloosa)!
ROLL (Blow) TIDE"
6.23.2008
6.20.2008
Bammer(s) of the Week
What the hell kind of getup is Jay Barker wearing in this outfit? Give me a break, Jay is pushing 40 and he's trying too hard. The $300 jeans, graphic tee from some retro band he doesn't even listen to and the Fidel Castro hat. Come on! I've seen Jay out in public and he also looks like he has purchased a lifetime supply of Mystic Tans as well. I'll bet anything Sara Evans picks out his clothes for him. It's all about style over substance for Bammers.
Just when you think it couldn't get any more irritating for Auburn fans to listen to Bammerham radio, these two start taking shots at Coach Tuberville during an interview with Brain Matthews of AuburnSports.com and Auburn's recruiting this season. Asking questions like, "do you think Tuberville is offering these scholarships to try and compare to Sa6an?" and "do you think he will pull these scholarships if a better player comes along?" Just because Bammers' lives revolve around Sa6an doesn't mean the rest of the world is in his orbit.
And Tony Kurre said in so many words that Tuberville is going after guys he can attain instead of going after 4 and 5 stars. Kurre is nothing but a burned out hipster and disc jockey from the 80s and he should not be taken seriously. It kills me when people call in asking what he thinks about sports. How does he have time to even watch a ballgame when he is on two different radio stations all the time.
Bammers are so brainwashed on the star system and crootin' rankings. To be fair that's all they have to brag about these days. Tuberville has put a lot of players in the NFL that weren't blue chip recruits and he'll continue to do that. He knows a good player when he sees one and I trust him to bring in the best players for Auburn.
6.19.2008
Toomer's Corner
A lot of discussion has been going on regarding Toomer's Corner and the work that is being done on the oak tree and keeping it healthy.While WRAS loves the tradition of rolling Toomer's Corner, something needs to be done. We'd rather have that tree standing in 20 years when our kids go to Auburn than for them to see an empty corner and only being able to hear about or just see pictures of the tree. That is more important than rolling the tree after every victory, swim meet or graduation.
What are your thoughts? Vote on the right or post a comment here.
6.16.2008
I Got Out The Official WRAS Telescope...
..and was looking at some of ESPN and SI's stars and here is what I found:SI's top 100 seniors:
AU has 23 prospects
SPUAT has 25 prospects w/ 2 commits
On ESPN.com's Top 150 Watch List:
AU has 7 out of a total of 14 commits
SPUAT has 5 out of 7 commits
Birmingham News Ranks SEC's Athletic Programs
The Birmingham News recently rated the all-time SEC athletic programs and most intense rivalries. WRAS was a little shocked at Auburn's #6 ranking but that's still better than SPUAT.
http://www.al.com/sports/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/1213517803272940.xml&coll=2
http://www.al.com/sports/birminghamnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/1213517779272940.xml&coll=2&thispage=1
6.13.2008
Bammer of the Week
Jason Caffey's stats...
8 Years
4 Teams
462 Games Played
7.3 Points Per Game
4.4 Rebounds Per Game
$29 Million Earned
10 Kids
8 Baby Mommas
$300,000 in Child Support due
1 Bammer of the Week
8 Years
4 Teams
462 Games Played
7.3 Points Per Game
4.4 Rebounds Per Game
$29 Million Earned
10 Kids
8 Baby Mommas
$300,000 in Child Support due
1 Bammer of the Week
6.10.2008
6.09.2008
Special Monday Edition of Bammer of the Week
ROBERTSDALE -- Former Alabama quarterback Ken Stabler refused to take a breathalyzer test Sunday morning after his arrest for driving under the influence early Sunday morning, said Robertsdale Assistant Police Chief Brian Middleton.
Stabler was driving a white 2007 Dodge Durango north on Alabama 59 on Sunday morning when Robertsdale Patrolman Tyler Kane stopped him near Hub City Grocery at 12:32 a.m., according to the police report. Kane conducted a field sobriety test, Middleton said, but the assistant chief declined to describe the details of it because the case remains under investigation.
Stabler was driving a white 2007 Dodge Durango north on Alabama 59 on Sunday morning when Robertsdale Patrolman Tyler Kane stopped him near Hub City Grocery at 12:32 a.m., according to the police report. Kane conducted a field sobriety test, Middleton said, but the assistant chief declined to describe the details of it because the case remains under investigation.
Stabler, 62, was arrested and charged with reckless driving and driving under the influence. His SUV was impounded, but it was released to the former quarterback and current analyst for Alabama football radio broadcasts when he posted $1,000 bond at 1:16 p.m. Sunday.
The Sunday night arrest marked the second time since 2001 that Stabler has been arrested in Baldwin County for driving under the influence. In 2001, he pleaded guilty to drunken driving after being arrested in Orange Beach. Stabler entered that plea as part of a deal whereby the police dropped drug and reckless driving charges.
6.06.2008
Domestic Violence in Gainesville on the Rise
Jort Rage is the leading cause of domestic violence in northern Florida and with the weather warming up, Florida fans will be taking their wrinkled jorts out en masse so if you have any family or friends who are wearing big sweaters or pants and have been "falling down the stairs" or "hitting themselves in the face with a door" contact your local authorities. It's very likely they are victims of Jort Rage.
6.04.2008
Tha Bahr Must Be Doing 360's In His Grave
Ray Melick's cold sore is defending Auburn regarding the most recent finger salute from Coach Tuberville...
| Two thumbs up for seven-finger salute? |
The Mickey Goldmill Retort
So here I am, rocking my seersucker shorts for the first time this summer at the Magic City Brewfest at Sloss Furnaces this past weekend and what should I see but a confluence of events so unbelievable I thought I had been drinking too much Emerald Coast Ale. My bloodshot eyes did not deceive me. It was a LSU fan eating a corndog. Thankfully he didn't try to hit me across the eye with a beer bottle or cause me to get nuts because if he wanted to get nuts, Mickey would get nuts. If anyone has information on whether or not Apache from Bartender & Apache infamy is actually affiliated with Emerald Coast Beer Company, let me know. Because he was there serving beer and I know it was him no matter how many times he denied it. Take it for what it's worth but Apache thinks Auburn is going to win the SEC this year over Georgia only losing in the regular season to the Dawgs. And Apache gets his picks right 60% of the time every time.
6.03.2008
5.27.2008
5.23.2008
Bammer of the Week (Part II)
Ian Fitzsimmons of WJOX's The Roundtable had a warrant issued for his arrest because of bad checks written in the nineties. Guess we'll be hearing twice as many Cafe Lazio commercials for a while until this Bammer can pay off his fine.
Bammer(s) of the Week
Thanks, gr82bAnAUTiger. This is a bunch of Bammers, apparently in some kind of concrete bunker, watching a game, cussin', holding babies and smoking at the same time.
5.22.2008
ESPN Ranks Top Teams, Players and Moments of BCS Era
So much for the ESPN bias against Auburn as they tab the 2004 Tigers as the best SEC team of the BCS era.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3406757
5.21.2008
5.20.2008
Ivan Maisel Article About Coach Tommy Tuberville
Ivan Maisel will accompany Auburn's Tommy Tuberville, Georgia's Mark Richt, Miami's Randy Shannon, Notre Dame's Charlie Weis and Yale's Jack Siedlecki on the coaches' tour of the Middle East. He will update this trip diary regularly starting on Tuesday and will take a deeper look at the journey beginning May 27.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?id=3405133
Photograph by Todd Van Emst
5.19.2008
5.15.2008
Bammer of the Week
My little brother graduated from SPUAT this past weekend (I am proud of him) and this was an interesting experience to say the least. And know that I represented Auburn well with a navy suit and an orange tie.
Here are some of the highlights...
1) Three Bear Bryant references during the ceremony. Can they go one day without talking about him? He's been dead for over 25 years;
2) Alumni Association president listed last year's A-Day game sellout as one of the accomplishments of this graduating class. I don't even have a smart-assed comment here, they don't need any help;
3) He also mentioned that enrollment at SPUAT is higher than ever. My girlfriend, who works at another university's undergraduate admission's office, said it was because they have lowered their admissions standards. Guess he forgot to mention that during his speech;
4) I heard at least four "Roll Tahds" bleated during the ceremony;
5) The guy stating people's names as they crossed the stage had to stop at least twice because of how rude people were, they were yelling "Skee-wee" or "Roll Tahd" or whatever else as the poor person's name afterwards was drowned out. He started by asking people to please refrain from yelling, though Bammers aren't smart enough to listen. I actually felt bad for some of the poor kids;
6) Amidst all of this, one person stood out, this poor sap who fell asleep during the ceremony. Of course he had on a ratty ol' SPUAT cap, crimson polo and boogie chain. The girl sitting next to him had to nudge him awake when she needed to leave her seat. It took him a while but he finally budged (from dreaming about Sa6an I'm sure). He was asleep for at least thirty minutes.
Here are some of the highlights...
1) Three Bear Bryant references during the ceremony. Can they go one day without talking about him? He's been dead for over 25 years;
2) Alumni Association president listed last year's A-Day game sellout as one of the accomplishments of this graduating class. I don't even have a smart-assed comment here, they don't need any help;
3) He also mentioned that enrollment at SPUAT is higher than ever. My girlfriend, who works at another university's undergraduate admission's office, said it was because they have lowered their admissions standards. Guess he forgot to mention that during his speech;
4) I heard at least four "Roll Tahds" bleated during the ceremony;
5) The guy stating people's names as they crossed the stage had to stop at least twice because of how rude people were, they were yelling "Skee-wee" or "Roll Tahd" or whatever else as the poor person's name afterwards was drowned out. He started by asking people to please refrain from yelling, though Bammers aren't smart enough to listen. I actually felt bad for some of the poor kids;
6) Amidst all of this, one person stood out, this poor sap who fell asleep during the ceremony. Of course he had on a ratty ol' SPUAT cap, crimson polo and boogie chain. The girl sitting next to him had to nudge him awake when she needed to leave her seat. It took him a while but he finally budged (from dreaming about Sa6an I'm sure). He was asleep for at least thirty minutes.
5.13.2008
Make Up Your Mind!
http://www.al.com/sports/press-register/pfinebaum.ssf?/base/sports/1210670129176610.xml&coll=3This guy kills me. It's one week, Auburn sucks, the next, they're great. He's leaning towards the latter in this article but he still manages to take some veiled shots at Tuberville and Auburn. Some things never change.
5.12.2008
USC In Deep Again (If The NCAA Wants Them To Be)
If you didn't see ESPN Outside the Lines this past weekend, it has been alleged that USC basketball player, O.J. Mayo, has been accepting extra benefits for years in exchange for a verbal agreement to sign with BDA Sports Management upon declaring professional. Which Mayo did after foregoing his eligibility after this past basketball season.
Here's an article by Pat Forde about the lack of institutional control at USC along with links to the OTL show, etc.
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=3390757&sportCat=ncb
TNT's Inside the NBA Highlights From the Past Week
Ernie Johnson tricks Chuck into saying he's a dumbass on TV...
Also, last night the TNT crew went barefoot to raise awareness and shoes for this charity that donates new shoes to impoverished youth overseas. Though we could have done without seeing Barkley's toes painted red from his pedicure.
http://www.samaritansfeet.org/
Also, last night the TNT crew went barefoot to raise awareness and shoes for this charity that donates new shoes to impoverished youth overseas. Though we could have done without seeing Barkley's toes painted red from his pedicure.
http://www.samaritansfeet.org/
5.02.2008
5.01.2008
Start Making Plans, Bammers
The NCAA approved today the SEC's affiliation with the Papajohns.com Bowl, creating an SEC-Big East postseason football game next season in Birmingham and ending Conference USA's two-year relationship with the game. The NCAA certified two new bowls: the ESPN-owned St. Petersburg Bowl in St. Petersburg, Fla., and the Congressional Bowl in Washington D.C. Conference USA goes to the St. Petersburg Bowl to play a Big East team. The Papajohns.com Bowl's addition of the SEC was contingent on the St. Petersburg Bowl being approved. The Southeastern Conference will now have nine automatic bowl slots for its 12 teams. The Big East will have seven for its eight teams, and Conference USA will have six for its 12 teams.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)