7.22.2008
Quote of the Day
Speaking to a crowd of more than 500 LSU fans in a Tiger Tour stop at the Hilton Riverside hotel in New Orleans, Miles made an offhand comment regarding LSU’s victory over Alabama last season.
Miles’ Tigers beat the Crimson Tide, coached last season for the first time by former LSU coach Nick Saban, 41-34 in Tuscaloosa. The Tigers went on to win the BCS national championship.
According to The Times-Picayune of New Orleans, Miles cautioned LSU fans “not to make too much of that game, as it seems like a lot of teams in Louisiana beat that team.”
Miles’ reference was to Alabama’s 21-14 loss to Louisiana-Monroe last year, two weeks after falling to LSU.
7.21.2008
John Clayton Praises Rudi & Cadillac
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=3491802Q: Do you think Bengals RB Rudi Johnson has enough left in the tank to regain the form he had when he rushed for more than 1,400 yards?
Seeing Johnson in minicamp was a revelation. He has worked out so hard this offseason -- he's a ball of muscles. It was amazing how quickly he was hitting the holes. He has the ability to get to the 1,400-yard level, but I'm not sure he will have enough carries for that number. The days of the 350-carry back are over, and the Bengals will try to get Chris Perry involved a little. From what I see, though, Johnson has a chance to have a Pro Bowl season. He looks awesome.
Seeing Johnson in minicamp was a revelation. He has worked out so hard this offseason -- he's a ball of muscles. It was amazing how quickly he was hitting the holes. He has the ability to get to the 1,400-yard level, but I'm not sure he will have enough carries for that number. The days of the 350-carry back are over, and the Bengals will try to get Chris Perry involved a little. From what I see, though, Johnson has a chance to have a Pro Bowl season. He looks awesome.
Q: Will Cadillac Williams regain his starting spot in Tampa Bay or will he lose his spot to Earnest Graham? If so, will he go down as one of the biggest blunders in the draft at RB?
Cadillac was a great choice. He just has bad luck, and that happens in this physical game. I'm not sold he will be a factor this year coming off his knee injury, as his was the worst of all the running back knee injuries. That doesn't mean he won't play this season, but it will be hard for him to get back to his old form so soon. That's why the Bucs rewarded Graham with the three-year contract and signed Warrick Dunn. They are covered. Don't count out Cadillac for the future and never consider him a bust.
Cadillac was a great choice. He just has bad luck, and that happens in this physical game. I'm not sold he will be a factor this year coming off his knee injury, as his was the worst of all the running back knee injuries. That doesn't mean he won't play this season, but it will be hard for him to get back to his old form so soon. That's why the Bucs rewarded Graham with the three-year contract and signed Warrick Dunn. They are covered. Don't count out Cadillac for the future and never consider him a bust.
7.18.2008
Bammer of the Week

What follows is an email forwarded to me and some of my Auburn friends by a Bammer that he copied from Bama Online. Obviously to frighten and intimidate us as Auburn fans. With this type of objective analysis, WRAS can see why SPUAT is the favorite to win Super Bowl XLIII. Decide for yourself...
Here is some info that has been posted on BOL by an "insider". The guy has been spot on with everything else ever posted so I for one believe every word.
* Julio Jones probably will be starting opposite McCoy during the Clemson game. Julio is a physical freak of nature, and is actually bigger than Jack linebacker, Alex Watkins. Julio had only one weakness coming into the summer. That was getting off the press. Now he has that down packed, his only weakness is..........well, actually nothing....
* B.J. Scott is the real deal in the slot. He caught a pass in 7 on 7 the other week and split the defense and left everyone in the dust. He has been compared to a mixture of David Palmer and Freddie Milons, but explosive like Prothro. He should end up being the best out of that bunch, and that's saying a lot.
* Mark Barron is quiet. He's like Silent Bob. lol. He's said to be walking around the complex with an angry look on his face, because he can't hit anybody yet. He's said to have reported in around 220, and they wanted him to lose weight, and he's reported to be at around 205.
* Alonzo Lawrence is awesome. A freakish athlete. He can cover anybody out there, and that's without technique. Once Saban gets a hold of him and work with him.....watch out. Expected to be a starter by mid-season.
* Robbie Green is small. Maybe around 5'9. Probably will need a redshirt year to bulk up.
* Dontae Hightower is huge, and the thought of two 260 pound linebackers in the middle of that defense is scary.
* Marcel Dareus is absolutely a monster. Saw him yesterday, and he is all solid. Nothing fat about him. He was weighing in at 301. He's standing at around 6'3, no taller than 6'4. He should be playing early and often, and is a very personable individual with a hell of a work ethic.
* Courtney Upshaw is impressive. Expected to play as a freshman.
* Damien Square's arms are HUGE and ripped up!! Getting stronger in the weightroom and is Dareus's workout partner. Everyone calls him Square.
* Jerrell has is every bit of 6'3, and he looks intimidating. He should nail down the SAM position by the end of camp. H e looks like an upper classmen.
* Matchett has nice size on him and is every bit over 200 pounds and is solid standing at around 5'10.
* Mark Ingram is built like a race horse. He will be a 20+ carry a game back.
* Star Jackson is expected to be the #2 quarterback by the end of camp. He is said to be smooth in the pocket and has lots of confidence. Only time will tell.
* Wesley Neighbors is built like a rock, and is expected to be force at least on special teams.
* Tyler Love is expected to compete for the right tackle spot in camp. Drew Davis has added good weight and improved over the spring. But it's unsure if he'll be able to hold down the fort at RT.
* Barrett Jones needs to add lots of weight. Athletic, but small.
* Terrance Cody has a very impressive work ethic. He's doing well.
* Chris Jordan is a physical specimen. He's working out at RB, and that's where he wants to be, but it's just a matter of time, before he's on the other side of the ball.
* Michael Williams will be a beast. Very raw talent. Something special to watch in the future. Said to look like Juwan Simpson in the face. lol.
Now for updates on current players
* Mike McCoy is a first class individual and Saban absolutely loves him
* No signs of Johnathon Lowe
* Nick Walker is taking a very serious approach to his last year and is said to have matured a lot. * Expect big things from Justin Woodall. All of the "negative influence" that he was hanging around has graduated, and he's on a mission to prove himself.
* Marquise Maze is not only quick, but is said to be the 3rd fastest player on the team behind Terry Grant and Rashard Johnson.
* Glenn Coffee is 100%, and is weighing in at 203. He wants to play at 215. Shoulder is fine.
* John Parker-Wilson should have a much better season this year. It was said that Applewhite screwed him up last year, and all of the kinks are being worked out. So expect a better season from him this year.
* Andre will be a top 5 pick next April. Caldwell a late 1st rounder.
* Darius Hanks catches everything thrown his way. No questions asked.
* Colin Peek will be something special to watch next year. Like Hanks, he doesn't drop anything.
* Prince Hall's issue is just simply "trust". Has a lot of proving to do.
* Josh Chapman will be a monster this year.
* Greenwood has added major weight.
* Talks of Zo moving from the nose to the end, cause Chapman and Cody will probably hold down the middle.
* Don't count out McCollough.
* Don't count out Ali Sharief. Can flat out fly and won't be denied.
* McElroy seems very excited to be at Bama and is a great guy. Talks of a transfer should be silenced.
* Cory Reamer is coming along. Don't count him out just yet.
* B.J. Scott is the real deal in the slot. He caught a pass in 7 on 7 the other week and split the defense and left everyone in the dust. He has been compared to a mixture of David Palmer and Freddie Milons, but explosive like Prothro. He should end up being the best out of that bunch, and that's saying a lot.
* Mark Barron is quiet. He's like Silent Bob. lol. He's said to be walking around the complex with an angry look on his face, because he can't hit anybody yet. He's said to have reported in around 220, and they wanted him to lose weight, and he's reported to be at around 205.
* Alonzo Lawrence is awesome. A freakish athlete. He can cover anybody out there, and that's without technique. Once Saban gets a hold of him and work with him.....watch out. Expected to be a starter by mid-season.
* Robbie Green is small. Maybe around 5'9. Probably will need a redshirt year to bulk up.
* Dontae Hightower is huge, and the thought of two 260 pound linebackers in the middle of that defense is scary.
* Marcel Dareus is absolutely a monster. Saw him yesterday, and he is all solid. Nothing fat about him. He was weighing in at 301. He's standing at around 6'3, no taller than 6'4. He should be playing early and often, and is a very personable individual with a hell of a work ethic.
* Courtney Upshaw is impressive. Expected to play as a freshman.
* Damien Square's arms are HUGE and ripped up!! Getting stronger in the weightroom and is Dareus's workout partner. Everyone calls him Square.
* Jerrell has is every bit of 6'3, and he looks intimidating. He should nail down the SAM position by the end of camp. H e looks like an upper classmen.
* Matchett has nice size on him and is every bit over 200 pounds and is solid standing at around 5'10.
* Mark Ingram is built like a race horse. He will be a 20+ carry a game back.
* Star Jackson is expected to be the #2 quarterback by the end of camp. He is said to be smooth in the pocket and has lots of confidence. Only time will tell.
* Wesley Neighbors is built like a rock, and is expected to be force at least on special teams.
* Tyler Love is expected to compete for the right tackle spot in camp. Drew Davis has added good weight and improved over the spring. But it's unsure if he'll be able to hold down the fort at RT.
* Barrett Jones needs to add lots of weight. Athletic, but small.
* Terrance Cody has a very impressive work ethic. He's doing well.
* Chris Jordan is a physical specimen. He's working out at RB, and that's where he wants to be, but it's just a matter of time, before he's on the other side of the ball.
* Michael Williams will be a beast. Very raw talent. Something special to watch in the future. Said to look like Juwan Simpson in the face. lol.
Now for updates on current players
* Mike McCoy is a first class individual and Saban absolutely loves him
* No signs of Johnathon Lowe
* Nick Walker is taking a very serious approach to his last year and is said to have matured a lot. * Expect big things from Justin Woodall. All of the "negative influence" that he was hanging around has graduated, and he's on a mission to prove himself.
* Marquise Maze is not only quick, but is said to be the 3rd fastest player on the team behind Terry Grant and Rashard Johnson.
* Glenn Coffee is 100%, and is weighing in at 203. He wants to play at 215. Shoulder is fine.
* John Parker-Wilson should have a much better season this year. It was said that Applewhite screwed him up last year, and all of the kinks are being worked out. So expect a better season from him this year.
* Andre will be a top 5 pick next April. Caldwell a late 1st rounder.
* Darius Hanks catches everything thrown his way. No questions asked.
* Colin Peek will be something special to watch next year. Like Hanks, he doesn't drop anything.
* Prince Hall's issue is just simply "trust". Has a lot of proving to do.
* Josh Chapman will be a monster this year.
* Greenwood has added major weight.
* Talks of Zo moving from the nose to the end, cause Chapman and Cody will probably hold down the middle.
* Don't count out McCollough.
* Don't count out Ali Sharief. Can flat out fly and won't be denied.
* McElroy seems very excited to be at Bama and is a great guy. Talks of a transfer should be silenced.
* Cory Reamer is coming along. Don't count him out just yet.
D'Antoine Hood Article
D’Antoine Hood said, “It’s keeping up a tradition – sending Hoods through here."
At Auburn, that means one thing, at Alabama, it means something totally different.
http://www.auburnundercover.com/news/story.php?article=108
At Auburn, that means one thing, at Alabama, it means something totally different.
http://www.auburnundercover.com/news/story.php?article=108
7.17.2008
SEC's Top 7 Defining Games
In addition to today's article, you will see a list on the right of the screen with links to all of my College Football News posts. Thanks for reading.
7.16.2008
Gabe Harris on Sports Talk with Bo Mattingly
A Mickey Goldmill production highlights Gabe Harris of Wire Road and Shug and College Football News as a guest on Sports Talk with Bo Mattingly to discuss off the field troubles at Alabama, Auburn's quarterback situation and Arkansas' season outlook.
http://www.sportstalkwithbo.com/site/
Hey, Nick, quit playing with your dingy!!
Look at these three idiots. No way in hell Karle and Finebaum can catch a fish. Karle stands about 5'3" and weighs 120 pounds soaking wet (his giant head weighs about half of that). That boat looks so new I'll bet they bought it at Academy that morning. Mickey has caught cobia bigger than that thing. I even heard Karle and Finebaum talking about this yesterday on the radio and they both talked about how they don't know how to fish (sure can't tell by the video). Why even do it then? Sa6an looks even more uncomfortable than normal.I'm sure Finebaum got a little queezy from the huge rapids on whatever man-made lake behind Karle's subdivision they are on. Though maybe they were just butterflies in his stomach from being so close to his mancrush, Sa6an. Finebaum was so excited he even broke his pole.
http://www.myfoxal.com/myfox/MyFox/pages/sidebar_video.jsp?contentId=6993937&version=1&locale=EN-US
7.15.2008
Patriots Rookies Win "Ultimate Rookie Challenge"
No doubt Jonathan Wilhite answered his fair share...
http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/07/rookies_are_qui.html
http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2008/07/rookies_are_qui.html
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.
7.07.2008
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
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"
6.20.2008
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...
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
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