April 27, 2008
Fanblogs Open Thread
Mucho mas tequila edition.
Comments:
Bevo Boy said:
posted on April 26, 2008 2:13 PM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse?
Tomcat, on the thread "Is 2008 Going to the Dawgs?", in the last post, you did have one wrong fact about Texas. They are number 3 on the all-time wins list, behind Notre Dame (824) and Michigan (869). The way Notre Dame did last year, I'd say that we should pass them this year.
c-dogg said:
posted on April 26, 2008 6:42 PM — 76.188.151.33 — link — abuse?
Super Bowl Champ New York Giants!!!!
Thanks for picking a Hurricane! That makes 13 years in a row that THE U has a first rounder! Thought the streak was over.....not yet. Winners recoginize winners....New England has had a history of picking Canes also.
Go Canes! We still OWN the draft!
Tomcat said:
posted on April 26, 2008 8:18 PM — 68.90.179.109 — link — abuse?
Thanks Bevo Boy for the correction, # 3 instead of #2 its okay still top ten in almost every category. Michigan has been playing for like 150 yrs or something and most of those wins back in those days were against YMCA's etc. etc. same with the Longhorns.The Horns are #1 in the most points scored in a single season 652, wasnt it, I'm recalling from memory and as you pointed out we all make mistakes.
Hookem-HornsTomcat said:
posted on April 26, 2008 9:50 PM — 68.90.179.109 — link — abuse?
#7 Yes its a NCAA record
You can find alot of info at Mack Brown's site, some of the info has not been updated.
The Horns have 38 players activley on NFL rosters, However I beleive this number to be higher because some have been added and not any dropped to my knowledge.
One thing for sure the Horns have had 32 players in the Pro Bowl, many multiple times. I have to agree with some other posters on here f-the NFL.
Some Miami fans brought up this draft talk stuff, guess that makes them feel better after going 5-7 last year. You can have the most players drafted and some of the best recruits, but that doesnt mean much if they result in a seven loss season. This year they should turn it around, I dont know, they have everything in place and really have no excuses. The Hurricanes beat Texas A&M last year something the Horns didnt do.The Canes travel to College Station this year and I'm looking foward to the game.
Looking at the Hurricanes schedule last year which included Oklahoma its no wonder they dropped a few.
Adios TomcatBleed Crimson
posted on April 27, 2008 2:41 AM — 65.4.27.59 — link — abuse?
said:
LETS TALK SEC WEST
Alabama - has a good shot. not because they will be great, but because they win by default. Going into 2008, they have the most stable team.
LSU - Even though they lost another great QB, they will be a contender if RP can ever manage to get himself together. Because Les Miles has no spine, id say its a great bet that RP will be in the pocket in the first game of the season.
Auburn - Auburn is on the major decline. They are at the edge of the cliff, and if they dont win 8 games this season, the glory days for the Tigers may soon be over. With a new defensive AND offensive system to be implemented this year, things aren't looking up for the tigers; especially since they lost possibly the best DC in the SEC, and replaced him with a joke. An iron bowl loss could put the final nail in the coffin for the next decade.
Ole Miss - look for Houston Nutt to reclaim his position at 4th in the west, and hold it for the next decade.
Mississippi State - Sly Croom has got his bulldogs looking up. he seems to be a great coach without the resources.
Arkansas - no mcfadden. no jones. no qb. no big wins.
Kodi4Heisman said:
posted on April 27, 2008 3:46 AM — 72.218.233.232 — link — abuse?
Let's talk real, non-delusional SEC West.
Arkansas - no
Miss St - no
Ole Miss - Sleeper SEC team, I'm calling it
Alabama - ah hell naw
LSU - possibly
Auburn - possibly
That, of course, doesn't have all the details, but you get the gist.
Tomcat said:
posted on April 27, 2008 4:38 AM — 68.90.179.109 — link — abuse?
Non Delusional
Ole Miss will emerge from the pack
Nutt knows how to win and with Jevon Snead at QB they will contend for the SEC west during Nutts first year. Yall didnt see the Army all American bowl after the 05 season? This kid is for real and alot here around Austin thought he should have got the starting job over McCoy. Snead averaged over 340 yds and 4 TD's per game at Stephenville High.
Ole Miss also has a big strong line on both sides of the ball. The Rebels have no weakness
Remember you heard it here on fanblogsZac said:
posted on April 27, 2008 8:34 AM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse?
You guys & your SEC East & West or who's on 1st, what's on 2nd, & I don't know's on 3rd in all time wins. It's time to pull out your cat callers & bags of tomatoes, cause I'm gonna talk Big East.
Cinci: With teams like E. KY, Miami(OH), Akron, & Marshall in the 1st 7 games, the Bear-Cats could be 6-1 by the time S. FL comes-a-knocking Oct 30. The lone loss will be to OK on Sept 6th, but expect a dog fight. Cinci returns 16 starters from last year, and this year's starting QB, Dustin Grutza isn't one of them. Before his injury, and Ben Maulk taking over, Grutza completed almost 71% of his passes for 432 yards, 4 TD's, & 0 INT's. Once again, the defense will be solid; not to mention, their offensive minded HC, Brian Kelly, didn't ignore the defense in either his 1st or 2nd recruiting classes. Given the final 5 games of a 13 game schedule features WVU, Louisville, Pitt, Syracuse, and Hawaii, Cinci will still net 9 wins & a respectable bowl appearence.
CT: Last year's Big East surprise team, the CT Huskies have to like their chances for repeat success, especially given they return their backfield virtually intact, not to mention their 4 leading receivers. Though a little young at both guard positions, the OL should still be solid. Defensively, the Huskies weren't hit that bad either. The question is, given their luck last season at key times in key games, and that luck having run out in the 2nd half against Wake, what can we really expect? Expect the "Cardiac Kids" of the ACC (aka, VA) be CT's 1st real test. Pass that test (Let's not overlook Baylor), and CT could be 6-1 or 7-0 by the time they host Cinci. After that, the only breather is at Syracuse, and maybe a home date with Pitt, a team they beat far & large in Pittsburgh last year. If they play to their potential, 8-4/9-3 is not unreasonable; if they depend upon luck like last year, they'll fall to 7-5.
Louisville: The Cardinals lost arguably the best QB to the NFL Draft, Brian Brohm. The word on the street is Brohm's backup, Hunter Cantwell, is Brohm's 2nd coming. Cantwell does inherit a host of receivers, but his emergence remains to be seen. Although HC, Steve Kragthorpe finally found a defense last season, it was too little, too late. The good news, the only 3 to start all 12 games are gone; the rest come in with all that experience, and Ex-MI DC, Ron English to put them together. The early slate includes depleted KY & KS St, the later which should be much improved over last year's 5-7 mark. So, Louisville should be no worse than 4-2 by the time they host S. FL, but only 5-4 by the time they host Cinci & WVU. Sadly, even with 8 home games, they will have to take 3 out of their 4 road games to win 6. However, if they can upset KS St, they just may knock off CT as well. Personally, I doubt it.
Pitt: HC, Dave Wannstedt, should be grateful for his team's win at WVU last year. What with the team he inherited, not to mention his last 2 recruiting classes, the only response I have is, "It's about time!" On paper this has been a solid team, which has done nothing but under-achieve over the past 3 seasons. The good news, even if Pitt still doesn't do so well, Wannstedt will get his 5th year as his last chance. Even with Iowa visiting within the 1st 4 games, the Panthers should still be 4-0 by the time they visit S. FL. If they stumble too badly there, they could stumble almost as badly at Navy. A trip to ND follows visiting Rutgers (Too bad the Irish weren't on Pitt's schedule last year.), all before finishing out the Big East schedule, which doesn't feature WVU as its last game. The point is this: Pitt will have won its last game at home against Louisville on Nov. 8th. With 7 wins it will have at least given Wannstedt his 1st winning season and bowl trip in his 4 year's as Pitt's HC.
Rutgers: Q - How does a team replace 380 carries for over 2000 yards and 24 TD's. A - QB Mike Teel. With a host of receivers returning, he'll likely improve this year upon having thrown for almost 3150 yards last year. However, even with Ray Rice's numbers, in addition to Teel's, Rutgers was mediocre. With some holes in the offensive line, and questions regarding which RB will step up, the Scarlet Knights will be depending on their defense to get them through the early part of their schedule, which includes trips to Navy, WVU, and Cinci in their 1st 4 games. Of course, unless they can find a replacement for Morgan St, which was a replacement for Howard, they'll have plenty of time to practice for their 1st game against visiting NC. Sadly, Rutgers could be 3-4 by the time they visit S FL. Though they'll beat Army & likely Louisville, unless they can find that 12th opponent, they'll miss being bowl eligible for the 1st time in 5 seasons.
S. FL: There's a reason I keyed a lot of this discussion off of when a team would be playing S FL. HC, Jim Leavitt has brought his Bulls a long way in 11 seasons, and this could be his best year yet. With starting QB, Matt Grothe, the rest of his backfield, and a passel of receivers returning, the offense shouldn't skip a beat. The defense should be just as quick and strong despite the loss of 2 key CB's and 1 key LB, but does show a coaching change. Still the Bulls have developed the depth to re-load. Despite an early test at home against KS, and perhaps trap doors at NC St & Cinci, AND provided they don’t fade as they did toward season's end last year, S FL should pick up 10 regular season wins, perhaps garner an at-large BCS bowl, and again be fighting WVU tooth & nail over the Big East crown.
Syracuse: This is likely Greg Robinson's last season. He has neither coached nor recruited well, and at times he's had the talent to either use or develop. Sadly, neither he nor his "W Coast Offense" have been right for the Orange. Despite an early slate which features Northwestern, Northeastern, and Akron, the 3-1 record Syracuse carries into their home stand against Pitt will be short lived. Even visiting Louisville will avenge last year's embarrassment to the Orange. What with ND on the schedule, had the Irish been on the schedule last year, ND would only have matched their worst season instead of eclipsing it. I don't like to see men loose their jobs, but 10 wins in 4 seasons will not get it done.
WVU: Despite all of the distractions surrounding the loss of Rich Rodriguez to MI, new Mountaineer HC, Bill Stewart, proved no man is indispensable. Despite the continued battle over $4 M between WVU and their Ex-HC, not to mention Rich Rod's OC (former WVU OC, Calvin Magee) alleging possible racism & prejudice against a former WVU employee, Bill Stewart proved he could not only pull together arguably one of the best coaching staffs in the country, but one of WVU's best recruiting classes in a long time. If spring ball was any indication, despite the loss of his best receiver, a 3 time 1000+ yard rusher, and a tank with legs as a backfield blocker, Sr. QB, Pat White's offense shouldn't miss a beat over last year. With a visit to CO replacing MD, and with an up-grade from MS St to Auburn, this season should be an exciting one. However, big questions remain on defense where most of the DL, and secondary were decimated by graduation. Though it looked as if his first recruiting class, some Jr. college transfers, and many a player stepping up in the spring have provided some answers, only at game time will Stewart and his new coaching staff know for sure. Despite the looming questions, another 10 win season, at least a share of the Big East crown, and a BCS bowl are likely in the cards for the Mountaineers.
Likely finish (1st to last): WVU, S FL, Cinci, UConn, Pitt, Louisville, Rutgers, Syracuse
U. of S. C. 1978 said:
posted on April 27, 2008 9:11 AM — 97.82.175.124 — link — abuse?
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2008-04-18-congress-bcs_N.htm
posted on April 27, 2008 1:12 PM — 68.158.211.194 — link — abuse?War Eagle Atlanta
said:
And more thread hijacks coming up, too! :-)
Bleed Crimson: Since you're into the prognosticating, tell me what you think another Iron Bowl loss does for Saban? Do you think the spring game attendance might slip to 25,000 for the following year and the only act they can book will be KC and the Sunshine Band?
AUtigerman said:
posted on April 27, 2008 7:19 PM — 68.1.99.173 — link — abuse?
I was just wondering how our good friends at Bama can have what Rivals calls a top 15 recruiting class for the last 5 years and still have a whopping 0 posted at the NFL draft.
Maybe Rivals isnt all what its cracked itself up to be. Or prehaps Bama is just filled with a bunch of under achievers. Better enjoy your recruiting championship because thats all youll get.
I also believe its better to be honest with ones self and Bleed crimsom is having trouble with this one.
Auburn and LSU will be the two to beat this year in the west. Auburn should easily improve on its 108th ranked scoring offense and its 8-4 record. LSU will be tough as usual and should still be a powerhouse. Bama will be improved but there tough road schedule should yield no better then 8-4.
A late season 4 game losing streak and an embrassing loss at home to La.Monroe last year showed me they still have a long way to go.
I dont mind giving credit where credit is due so if and when Bama begins to play ball I'll say so.
Also i dont feel Tubbs job is in the least bit of jeopardy neither do i feel Auburn is on the edge of a cliff.
Honestly i feel that Auburn is still far more talented then Alabama at this point. I know that one year this will turn around just probably not this year.
We are returning 10 starters on offense and 7 on defense so those of us that have been around a while feel a bit of optomism.I guess when Bama beat AU 9 in a row we were a bit bitter too. One thing ill say about that. Even Bama didnt get to nine in a row without first winning 6 in a row so be careful what you say.
Hotty Toddy said:
posted on April 27, 2008 8:48 PM — 75.105.128.59 — link — abuse?
We have so many offensive weapons its unreal. Mainly at wide receiver, but we're gonna have two great running backs (including 5-star Enrique Davis) pushing for Cordera Eason's job this fall. And Eason looked like a beast at the Grove Bowl. And... not to mention.. the MCCLUSTER FLUSTER. Need I say more?
Defense looks slightly better. Need Greg Hardy, Allen Walker and Tony Fein to step up and stop the run.
Zac said:
posted on April 27, 2008 9:06 PM — 209.36.193.14 — link — abuse?
Hey, C-Dogg! Yea, I know. Most of the guys don't appreciate my long-windedness. Brevity has never been my strong suit. It's just that I started on an idea, got on a roll, and woosh; there you have it. I hope there's something about it you and the rest might enjoy. If not, I'll keep working at getting better. (Cross your fingers.)
Zac said:
posted on April 27, 2008 9:17 PM — 209.36.193.14 — link — abuse?
Tomcat, I agree; Houston Nutt is a winner; he’ll bring Ole Miss out of the doldrums and into the Lime-Light. I can even agree he’ll have them improving upon last season’s 4 win record. However, I think they’ll only manage bowl eligibility, which in-of-itself isn’t bad. It’s over the next couple of seasons where they’re likely to emerge as an SEC W. contender. JMO.
Tomcat said:
posted on April 27, 2008 11:59 PM — 68.90.179.109 — link — abuse?
#19 AUtigerman The way I look at things you dance with the one that brung ya, right. At Ark Nutt had an explosive running game, the wild hog offense was alot of fun.He knew to utilize the best players at the best positions and that he had a solid running game.He could try and manage the clock and time of possesion and he didnt have to force it threw the air, a very conservative, but solid and successful offensive attack. Nutt proved that he could win and beat some of the best in the country with his gameplan and he did.
Nutt posted wins against Tenn, Tex, AU and LSU with his team and the Ark admin really screwed up by letting this guy go. Now that he is at Oxford he has a great young QB and a stable of wide receivers. He will still have the foundation of a running attack, but he will also utilize his best offensive weapons and you will see more of a passing game with the talent that he has available at his disposal.
I would agree with Zac however that history has shown that a coach usually needs a couple of seasons to turn things around. Ole Miss has a brutal schedule and they will probably lose a few, but I wouldnt pencil in a win if you know what I mean. After starting against Memphis they will face Wake Forest and this game will probably come down to who can stop who, and I would expect Nutt to play somewhat consevative in the first quarter and then air it out some. Wake has an great passing attack and the Rebs will have to stop them.If Wake gets on the board early in the game,Look for Nutt to turn his QB and receivers lose.He knows that if he cant stop them than he's going to have to air it out more and mix it up.
We will know alot more about the Rebs after this game.
Adios Tomcat
P.S. If you were a coach and had a couple of players like Jones & McFaddin wouldnt you run the ball more? This is a different team with different players and he knows who he has at the skilled positions.Bleed Crimson
posted on April 28, 2008 12:32 AM — 65.4.27.59 — link — abuse? said:
Okay, heres to stir up trouble:
ALABAMA VS. AUBURN - the present situation
Alabama - Just now starting to build a solid base of talent and depth with the nation's #1 recruiting class. Things are looking nothing but up with increasing talent, depth, optimism, and coaching staff talent. The tide's defense will be rock-solid next year with 8 returning starters and the rest being filled with 4 and 5 star freshman.
The tide has a senior QB, (a big sign of success-to-come) a stable of talented backs, julio jones, and the SEC's best Offensive line, highlighted by 2 2009 NFL mock draft 1st rounders (Andre Smith, Antoine Caldwell).Auburn - Coming off an 8-4 season, the tigers lost the SEC's best DC and their offensive coordinator. in the offseason Tuberville was also rumored to be heading to other schools. In Tuberville's first head-to-head recruiting battle with Saban his record ammounted to 0-17. While Tuberville did manage to save a top 20 recruiting class, for the first time in years, he got dominated by big brother.
Auburn's team is unstable to say at the least. With talent and depth declining, a first-year-starting QB, a completely new offense, and a new defense, the tigers will be lucky to win 7 games next season.
biased? maybe
thats just the way i see it.
i mainly just want a response to see how yall see it.also, i realized i can only name three guys from the Auburn Football Program:
Tuberville, Kodi Burns, Brad Lester?I know yall atleast know Saban, JPW, Julio Jones, and Andre Smith.
does that mean anything?Hotty Toddy said:
posted on April 28, 2008 12:55 AM — 75.105.128.56 — link — abuse?
#24 Bleed Crimson,
Yeah.. just a tad biased... LOL.
#23 Tomcat,As usual i'm expecting the annual beating of Memphis, and then on to Wake Forest -- I really dunno man. They didn't seem as good in '07 as they were in '06, but they whipped us up real nice in Oxford. This time the tables are more even, but we still gotta go to their house. We'll see what happens.
AUtigerman said:
posted on April 28, 2008 9:51 AM — 129.61.46.16 — link — abuse?
Bleed
Im actually enjoying this. I love when Tide fans are filled with so much anticipation. Makes it all the more sweeter.
I give you this much your o line is pretty good but your QB is mediocre at best. Your best bet will be when he finally graduates.
Our O line returns every starter this year.We get all our tail backs back, all our recivers too. Do you seriously think Kodi OR Todd wont be as good as Brandon was?
Not sure why youve never heard of Mario Fannin,or Sen'Derrick Marks,Lee Ziemba,Troy Blackmon,Antonio Coleman, to name a few.Guess your like most Bama fans youd rather not watch little brother get tougher and still your thunder.
Just our time my friend.You may see changing the offense as a weakness. I see it as a sign of a good coach. The defense is still there has been for several years through 2 different coordinators and still will be.
Im glad you can find optimism after a 6-6 season.
Id have a bit harder time with it then you do.
posted on April 28, 2008 11:02 AM — 68.158.211.194 — link — abuse? said:
Bleed: I'm sorry, I missed where you predict how many wins Alabama will win this year. Can you say it again?
Tuberville is so scared he's already preparing for his next career. He drove the pace car at Talladega yesterday. I believe his new name will be Ricky-Tommie...
TE
posted on April 28, 2008 12:58 PM — 70.180.43.182 — link — abuse? said:
Bleed Crimson? More like Bleeding Gray Matter...
As for his comparisons of Auburn to Alabama, personally, I think next year, the Capstone's going to be competing for 2nd place.
They'll fight it out with Auburn & Ole Miss...It's going to be tight, and next year, I think a 5-3 record is going to win 2nd place in the West.
Jevan Sneed has a new coach, but I'll be honest with you, he got screwed with Nutt. Nutt will be an overall + for Oxford, but Jevan Sneed is going to be severely underused. The kid's got talent, and Nutt doesn't know jack squat about a passing offense. Whether that's because he's antiquated, or whether it's because he knew he couldn't get the right numbers of the sort've recruits with the skillset necessary to execute a more balanced, passing offense out in Fayettnam, we'll find out this fall.
This is because Jevan Sneed has more skills than any of their running backs on campus. If they play away from their skill position strengths and force the run, we'll know Houston Dale Nutt is simply a throwback. An archaic old monolith harkening back to an epoch long gone in college football.
Auburn's a crapshoot. No one doubts their talent, and Ramsey & Zeimba-the Chop Block Champions-are back to anchor a young and seriously talented line. Whoever the quarterback is will have all day to throw. The Lester kid at running back is also poised to be a great one, and Auburn will not have to rely on a vertical threat next year.
Not to burst a lot of Bama fan's theories-like our own little BC, here-but Auburn hasn't truly threatened anyone vertically since Dameyune Craig when he was coached by Jimbo Fisher. I think he was a senior in 1998. That means that Auburn's done its damage on the ground, with sub-par play from quarterback (aside from Campbell in '04, though two Top 5 running backs in the backfield, along with Tre Smith & a RB that started in the SB for the Giants didn't hurt his performance, to be sure).
So, to say that Auburn's going to be "lucky" to get 7 wins because of a lack of continuity on offense is silly. If anything, first year coordinators tend to have the advantage of a lack of gametape with the players on campus in the system you're running.
Witness Borges Gulf Coast Offense in '04 & Gary Crowton's Wizard-like performance in '07...
Defense is another story, but the Plainsmen have a lot of talent. What they don't get is a lot of credit.
Most people will tell you that Nutt maximized potential like nobody's business in Fayetthades...But, stop and think about it...When's the last time Auburn had a huge recruiting class? When's the last time these guys took a bunch of 5* defensive-or offensive-players?
What Tuberville and staff do like none other than perhaps Nutt is develop players in their system.
Who the hell was Carlos Rodgers coming out of HS? How about Sen'Derrick? Quentin Groves? I just see a lot of talent from those kids, and they seemingly are NEVER highly touted coming in.
Auburn will be just fine.
MSU will take a small step back because they're not going to beat Auburn & Alabama two years in a row. They're also going to have their hands full instate against Nutt & Ole Miss, and I mean that on the field and on the recruiting trail, as well.
Arkansas' a complete wildcard, but Petrino running a spread offense with Nutt's leftovers? Yech...
My predicted order of finish?
LSU (7-1 record, undefeated with their only loss coming to Florida in the Swamp in a rematch)
Auburn (5-3)
Alabama(5-3, but relegated to 3rd place due to a loss head-to-head once again in the Iron Bowl)
Ole Miss (4-4 in an upstart, bowl eligible season)
MSU (3-5 in an aforementioned step backwards, missing out on bowl eligiblity by only a game or two)
Arkansas (2-6 while Petrino gets his feet wet)Just my $0.02...Fire away...
TampaGator said:
posted on April 28, 2008 1:20 PM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse?
Bleed Crimson/WEA:
Good stuff gentlemen...enjoying the exchange!
__________________________________________________This reminds me of UF-FSU many years ago.
I'll confess to a little "entitlement mentality" arrogance born of being the namesake/flagship school of one's state. That is, because we are THE U of FL, the oldest, largest, richest, most challenging admissions, most prestigious academically, etc.--year after year, we essentially imputed that overall superiority to gridiron superioty--before actually achieving it on the field. Put differently (here's where the "entitlement mentality" comes in)--we thought (perhaps sometimes still think)--that UF being #1 in the state, is just the way things are supposed to be.I guess it took a few gut wrenching losses to our "little sister school" (FSU), to yield due respect. Nowadays, beating FSU is a huge accomplishment, regardless of the teams' respective standing--if for no other reason than it staves off a year's worth (or worse) of eating crow.
_________________________________________________
That said--at 6 years and counting:...there's a blue and orange monkey riding an elephant like a racehorse jockey...and the elephant is braggin' about how the monkey's ass must surely be hurting from the roughness of the current terrain...
...I think I might wait'l those eggs hatched before I started counting chickens!
My $02.
GO GATORS!!TampaGator said:
posted on April 28, 2008 1:37 PM — 205.188.116.136 — link — abuse?
"...As for his comparisons of Auburn to Alabama, personally, I think next year, the Capstone's going to be competing for 2nd place. ..."
Respectfully disagree.
...I don't think Arkansas will be that good, since they lost T-Mac and H. Nutt.
GO GATORS!!Tampa Hurricane
posted on April 28, 2008 2:30 PM — 24.96.199.254 — link — abuse? said:
I'm shocked to see Crimson Tide fans still talking so much trash. I read an interesting question this morning: "What do Wheaton, Winston-Salem, Weber State and Washburn have in common?" The answer is "Each of those schools had one player more than Alabama selected in this year's draft. So did Bentley College, Gardner-Webb, North Dakota State, Mount Union, St. Augustine, Grand Valley State, Coastal Carolina, Arkansas State and Hampton."
It's amazing that the Tide fans are still talking about what a great program Alabama is when they can't even get one player selected in the draft.
posted on April 28, 2008 2:51 PM — 68.158.211.194 — link — abuse? said:
Ouch! You guys go easy on Bleed Crimson now. We want him to come back for the final round of jeopardy...
Porky: Two backs in the 1st round for R-Kansas!! Is that you I hear squealing? Good job.
TE: Pretty good analysis on Auburn. There's a chance that we could be pretty good in spite of all new coordinators. I have it on good authority that Tony Franklin is introducing a whole new regimin of chop blocks for the offense...
T-Gator: "...there's a blue and orange monkey riding an elephant like a racehorse jockey...and the elephant is braggin' about how the monkey's ass must surely be hurting from the roughness of the current terrain..."
LMAO!!!
TampaGator said:
posted on April 28, 2008 3:01 PM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse?
TE:
Your post was implying that everyone else would be vying for 2nd place, while LSU would obviously occuppy #1. My reply was suggesting that the inference to be drawn from (at least that part of) your post, was that Ark'y was to occupy #1.
...otherwise known as humor (wasn't it clear???).
Humor aside, I really do think that Arkansas will suck next year, and that LSU is the front runner for SEC-W.
...just having a little fun with your post man.
GO GATORS!!
posted on April 28, 2008 3:01 PM — 68.158.211.194 — link — abuse? said:
P.S. TE: Thanks for pointing out how utterly amazing it is that these unheralded recruits who show up at Auburn somehow seem to find their way into the NFL, despite us having always been in the shadow of Alabama when it comes to recruiting. Must be something in the water over in east Alabama...
Speaking of Daymeune Craig, I know he was coaching QBs on the Bayou at least through 2004. Whatever happened to him? He was definitely the best QB at Auburn during my era. He was the prototype Mick Vick QB before Mick Vick came around...
AUtigerman said:
posted on April 28, 2008 3:09 PM — 129.61.46.16 — link — abuse?
TE
If Bama goes 5-3 in SEC play next year id be surprised. Ark,LSU Georgia, Tenn,on the road then finish with Miss.St and us at Tusc. 5-3 is going to be tough.
I can see a 5 loss season easily for them with a tough opener at Clemson. And I figure 4 losses in the SEC.
I dont remember last time we lost to LSU at home so ill have to give us that one. I see us 10-2.
Home schedule is favorable for us this year.
Should be a fun year.TG #29 thats some funny stuff.
Kodi4Heisman said:
posted on April 28, 2008 4:29 PM — 72.218.233.232 — link — abuse?
I just don't see Auburn having a three loss SEC record with their favorable schedule and returning talent. I think Brad Lester and Tristan Davis are going to make their senior year one to remember. Two losses at the most.
Bleed Crimson
posted on April 28, 2008 9:00 PM — 72.146.39.202 — link — abuse? said:
well i just wrote a huge post, clicked the preview button and lost it all.
Sorry, i really don't feel like spending the next 10 minutes re-writing it.Might wanna fix that Kev.
maybe ill post later.
right now im a little pissed.Big Tide said:
posted on April 28, 2008 9:13 PM — 12.208.88.211 — link — abuse?
Zac #13, good post. Regarding South Florida and Coach Leavitt, it will be interesting to see how well he and his team respond to the added pressure of this season. Dong OK suddenly will not be good enough and every team playing those guys will be focused.
AUtigerman said:
posted on April 28, 2008 9:33 PM — 68.1.99.173 — link — abuse?
Big Tide
Explain to me please how Bama fans can be so high on the rivals ranking of #1 recruiting class but seem to discount the fact that Bama has had a rivals top 15 class the last 5 years.
You said Saban didnt get any players but according to rivals he sure did.
If you want my opionion way to much stock is put in rivals. Coaches better do there own recruiting and seek players that fit what they are doing as a team.
Tubbs does that as well as anyone in the college game.
Big Tide said:
posted on April 28, 2008 10:17 PM — 12.208.88.211 — link — abuse?
Kodi - just jerking your chain. Are you related to Burns or is he your hero or something?
AUtigerman - we are talking about two entirely different things here. Notice I didn't say anything about talent. I said the kind of team Saban inherited. When DJ Hall, Bama's all time leader in career receptions, touchdowns and total yards, doesn't even get picked, that tells me all I need to know about Mr. Dope Smoker gotta go gome to Ft. Walton Beach and take care of "some personal stuff" DJ Hall. DJ Hall is a poster boy for the entire Shula era. Sure, Shula brought in some good players but obviously he didn't do a whole lot with that talent and he did even less in the realm of discipline.
Regarding your Top 15 analogy, let's get apples and apples. Justin Rose and Rory Sabbatini are both Top 15 in the world golf rankings but I don't think Tiger is losing any sleep worrying about them. Didn't Auburn finish #15 in the final AP poll last year? At 9-4 that's a long way from bringing home the crystal.
Big Tide said:
posted on April 28, 2008 10:22 PM — 12.208.88.211 — link — abuse?
Final thoughts. Great job for Glenn Dorsey in becoming the Chiefs #1 pick and the #5 pick overall. After going to U Tube and watching that chop block Auburn put on him last year he's lucky to be playing football. That's the most disgusting thing I saw all of last season and if anyone actually thinks that wasn't a designed play they haven't watched the video....
Kodi4Heisman said:
posted on April 28, 2008 10:25 PM — 72.218.233.232 — link — abuse?
No, we're not related. He's just my favorite quarterback since Jason Campbell, which isn't saying much since we've only had Brandon inbetween. I think it'll be nice to likely have more touchdowns thrown than interceptions and to also have a QB that can run.
Big Tide said:
posted on April 28, 2008 10:30 PM — 12.208.88.211 — link — abuse?
Hey, he may win the Heisman. Good luck to Kodi Burns and all the Auburn Tigers. One thing is for certain, you guys are going to move the ball around with that new offense. Got some of my old school Auburn fans a little nervous....
AUtigerman said:
posted on April 28, 2008 10:58 PM — 68.1.99.173 — link — abuse?
Big Tide
You bring up some valid points. Ill have to disagree with you on one though.
Auburn at 9-4 last year was actually very close to winning it all. An overtime loss due to lack of offense against South Florida, Another enimic display of offense and last second loss to
Miss. st. (first and goal and couldnt get it done),Last second touchdown at LSU,and a beat down by Georgia.
My point is this, if we had any kind of offensive passing game we might have been in the show.We are much closer to being there then we get credit for.
The point I was making about the top 15 ranking for Bama was simply that talent alone isnt getting it done.
I have no doubt that Saban will eventually turn things around but its going to be much tougher then some Bamers would like to think.TE
posted on April 29, 2008 9:36 AM — 204.68.245.11 — link — abuse? said:
Ron,
Alabama was traditionally one of our most hated rivals. They have too many to choose from now with the likes of us, Tennessee (Their traditional rivalry) & of course Auburn & the Iron Bowl...Not to mention ULM, MSU, and the rest of the teams that beat them down the stretch last year...
They beat us at home from 1969 to 1999...We finally started winning again with the 2000 game at home in Tiger Stadium.
Sure, we beat them at their place, but 30 years of not beating a hated opponent...at HOME? Yeah, that will stew up a little hatred amongst our fanbase...
When I say hatred, I mean it in a congenial way. More like intensely heated rivalry, so to speak...
You couple that with our former coach heading back there and cheating his arse off, what with the Saban Rule regarding bumping recruits, and a LOT of activity with Lance Thompson getting recruits parents employment, and the Red Elephant Club's manueverings in the Mobile Area paying for scholarships for kids to go to certain schools and be influenced by certain people...
Yeah, a tendency to want to gig 'Bama does eventually simmer to the surface for me...Especially in light of all the crap they talk about the past juxtaposed against all the ineptitude of their present...
They talk like it's the 70's, when they haven't done ANYTHING in 10 years (1999 was their last conference crown), and haven't won a national title coming up on 20 years (1992)...
I liken them to ants, and myself to a child on a sunny day with a microscope...
TE
posted on April 29, 2008 11:54 AM — 204.68.245.11 — link — abuse? said:
The man is nothing if not innovative, but Lance Thompson and the Red Elephant Club are going to $ERIOU$LY $top at nothing to $hut Alabama down for LSU. We'd picked up guys like Chevis Jackson, JaMarcus Russell, Phelon Jones, & Sidell Corley from Mobile in the past, and $aban knows how important the area is for his success...
I do tend to foward Kevin a link of most of this stuff, but maybe I should start posting articles again, if I can find the time...
Any suggestions from the Peanut Gallery on possible subjects? I'm open to ideas...
Big Tide said:
posted on April 29, 2008 1:53 PM — 69.34.227.69 — link — abuse?
AU #54, I wasn't trying to slight Auburn's season and I agree that a few breaks would have gone a long way, but a lot of teams can say that. Just look at LSU, who I believe A) was the best team in the country but B) was also the luckiest college football team of the modern era. TE had to go back to 1960 and the Minnesota Gophers just to find the last two loss team to take home the crown.
Having a Top 15 Class (whatever that means) and having a Top 3 just aren't the same. But, at the end of the day the work ethic in Tuscaloosa was completely non-existent upon Nick Saban's arrival and he has done more work for our program in one year than Shula did during his entire tenure - in my humble opinion.
TE #60, how about a point spread thread. How much will Bama be favored when we roll into Baton Rouge? And by the way, I think Baton Rouge means Red Stick? Maybe that's why we've had so much success over the years. It's the perfect place for the Crimson Tide to pull out the Red Stick and whip that Tiger down.....
TE
posted on April 29, 2008 3:14 PM — 204.68.245.11 — link — abuse? said:
BigTide,
You might not want to talk about points spread thin...Because I'd start bringing up all of those National Championships you claim and how many of them are actually legitimate...Or the T-Shirt you guys had printed up by one local 'Bama retailer that celebrated your "recruiting national championship"...
I had to LOL @ that one...Even Mack Brown never came out with something that registered so heavily on the lamescale...
As to how heavily 'Bama will be favored? Seriously? Seriously, BigTide? C'mon...The only thing you guys will be favoring by the time you leave Death Valley is your collective tucchus', which will feel somewhat akin to a proctological examination gone horribly awry after we're done with you...
You have Sex & The City for one more season, and that alone spells trouble...not to mention the STELLAR upgrade at Offensive Coordinator you brought in. McElwMcDonaldMcFlurryvain is going to be JPW's what...3rd OC in 3 years? Sounds like a recipe for success!
AUTigerFan08 said:
posted on April 29, 2008 3:48 PM — 74.239.251.222 — link — abuse?
Bleed Crimson #9
How can you call Paul Rhodes a joke when his defence was ranked high than Muchamps last year. And held WV and there high octane offense to only nine points in the season finale last year which kept them out of the MNC game. How is this consider a joke?Lennie Collins
posted on April 29, 2008 4:41 PM — 69.149.118.227 — link — abuse? said:
OU Ron, Comment #56, I look every now & then and it is nothing new. I just laugh when the Austin American Statesman/Longhorn bloggers bragged about Texas having the second most first rounders in the NFL Draft and how at least 4 Longhorns were going to go in the first round this year...well. I am still here and I ain't gone go anywhere! Take care! CRIMSON & CREAM TRUE!
Big Tide said:
posted on April 29, 2008 6:19 PM — 69.34.227.69 — link — abuse?
Nick Saban and Rich Rodriguez are playing golf together today at Reynolds Plantation outside of Atlanta. It is the Chick-fil-A Bowl Alma Mater golf outing. Rich Rod is probably trying to learn something about defense and Saint Nick could certainly use some offensive advice.
WEA, do you ever get over to Reynolds? I played there back in March and was really impressed with that place.
SEC Commissioner Mike Slive is presenting a plan for a 4 team playoff to fellow commissioners in south Florida today. At this point, and many people don't realize this, the NCAA does not recognize a football champion from Div. 1 because of the BCS BS happens independently from the NCAA. Isn't that the most rediculous thing ever?
Big Tide said:
posted on April 29, 2008 7:36 PM — 12.208.88.211 — link — abuse?
TE, did Ali Highsmith catch on with anyone after missing out in the draft?
Correction on my earlier post, the commissioner meeting is on Wednesday and it looks like the Big 10 and the Pac 10 are going to hold the playoff hostage because of their deal with the Rose Bowl.
Big Tide said:
posted on April 29, 2008 8:20 PM — 12.208.88.211 — link — abuse?
BSC Championship Lines: Here are the odds for making the BCS Championship Game from the Mirage Sportsbook in Las Vegas-
3:1 University of Southern California (USC)
6:1 Florida, Oklamhoma
7:1 Georgia, The Ohio State University
12:1 LSU
15:1 Missouri
25:1 West Virginia, Texas
40:1 Michigan, Virginia Tech
50:1 Auburn, Penn State, Illinois
60:1 ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE, Florida State
75:1 South Carolina, Kansas, Notre Dame
100:1 Arkansas, Kansas State, Virginia, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, North Carolina, NC State, Maryland, Louisville, Kentucky, Boston College, California, Arizona, Arizona StateKodi4Heisman said:
posted on April 29, 2008 9:36 PM — 72.218.233.232 — link — abuse?
I thought the odds for Auburn were originally 40:1? Oh well, the lower the odds, the sweeter the upsets.
Also, I like these odds better than the Vegas ones:
http://orangeandtrue.wordpress.com/auburn/auburn-sports/odds-on-winning-it-all/
posted on April 29, 2008 10:12 PM — 67.166.241.225 — link — abuse? said:
Big Tide: I'm not a golpher, but I'd like to watch that outing they have coming up...
Pity that Spurrier can't match up with a Florida alum instead of a U of SC one. He probably requested additional practice at Augusta National last week preparing for it...
Zac said:
posted on April 30, 2008 1:08 AM — 209.36.193.14 — link — abuse?
TE (Post 60): I¡¯m interested in knowing how many so called ¡°blue chip¡± players out of high school (1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 Star recruits) actually make it. By making it, I¡¯m referring to those who do little more than actually start the majority (¡Ý 70%, not including having been red-shirted) of their team¡¯s games (including their Jr & Sr years), to those who have spent at least 10 years in the NFL. I would like to see those individuals from all programs, Div-1, Div-2, NAIA, Jr college, etc. How many of the scholarship kids actually do something and how many basically warm the bench or are on scrimmage squads? I¡¯d also be interested in knowing how many ¡°walk-ons¡± earn scholarships and play as compared to those who are offered scholarships and warm the bench. What ever you come up with, thanks for listening.
Zac said:
posted on April 30, 2008 1:18 AM — 209.36.193.14 — link — abuse?
Hey, Kevin, some strange things have just happened with the use of basic symbols like apostrophes and quotation marks. I was concerned the inserted - greater than or equal to - sign was going to result in something odd (I wasn't disappointed; it did.), but I never expected apostrophes or quotes to be a problem. Watsa matta deesa ting?
Testing, testing… “, “, “ ; “1”, “2”, “3” ; *1*, *2*, *3* ; can’t, haven’t, shan’t ; Can you hear me now? Good!!!
Bleed Crimson
posted on April 30, 2008 2:52 AM — 72.146.39.202 — link — abuse? said:
autigerman:
you said you almost won it all last year at 9-4...
if i'm not mistaken, didnt you lose to South Florida and Mississippi State last year??
you ALMOST won it all in '04, NOT in '07.oh, and it's spelt Paul "Rhoads," not "Rhodes."
he's definitely a joke.
TE:i'm pretty sure LSU hates Alabama a whole lot more than we hate LSU. Ya'll are just mad because we have your former coach, and because Les Miles said "Now we have a new rival in F***IN Alabama!!!"
I mean LSU, i guess, classifies as one of our "rivals" but we Alabama fans don't put as much stock in it as Auburn or Tennessee.
For you, aren't we like your biggest rivals now?
haha. i guess thanks to Saban, your program has graduated from lowly rivals like Arkansas right??
Wait......didn't Miles drop one to the hogs LAST year?? in your national championship season?? wow...
lucky for yall there wasn't a more-deserving team like there has been every other year Miles has scored up 2 in the loss column (every year, despite having far better talent than every other SEC team).And yes. Nick Saban = VERY innovative.
Also to the clown who said Alabama has had a top 15 recruting class the last 5 years:sorry, rivals was being "maintained" while this was written.
but im pretty sure its like this:
2008: #1
2007: #5
2006: #10
2005: #16
2004: below 30? maybe.So no. although we are approaching Auburn's talent-level rather quickly, I'd say it will be the 2010 season before we have the talent and depth needed to be a national-powerhouse-frequent-BCS-appearance-LSU-talent-level-type-team.
Bleed Crimson
posted on April 30, 2008 2:55 AM — 72.146.39.202 — link — abuse? said:
oh and to justify the post time, (i caught hell for this last time) the fanblogs clock is one hour faster than mine, and i use this site as a procrastination tool while studying for tests and/or exams (its dead-weak at UA).
AUtigerman said:
posted on April 30, 2008 9:52 AM — 129.61.46.16 — link — abuse?
Bleed
I can tell that your only procrastinating because you obviously dont read the entire post of anyone.
That 9-4 remark was in direct response to one of your Bama brothers.
And if youll read it "maybe thats a stretch for you"
you could prehaps learn a thing or two.You remind me of a Bama friend of mine. Every Monday during football season he ask did Auburn win? Like im suppose to believe that he doesnt know.
Trust me i know every win and loss of Bama.Im also at least honest enough with myself to evaluate a teams strenght based on something other then hate for a team.When Bama starts looking good again ill be one of the first to admit it.Just dosent look like it will be any time real soon.
gatorhippy
posted on April 30, 2008 10:05 AM — 209.16.115.5 — link — abuse? said:
BT (#77):
Won't happen...
The bigger question is whether Percy tries to leave early admist questions of his durability or does he stick around for another year and try to show he is more durable than the common perception...
JMHO...
OU-Ron
posted on April 30, 2008 10:30 AM — 216.201.209.146 — link — abuse? said:
Kev, rest up and take it easy, we'll need you in full form for the up coming season.
One more thing, don't worry about any fan disputes, I'm sure TE will police the blog and keep any trouble down, after all he's icon of brotherly love.....
AUTigerFan08 said:
posted on April 30, 2008 11:22 AM — 74.239.251.222 — link — abuse?
Bleed Crimson
Glad that you could correct my spelling but you still didn't justify your point by calling "Rhoads" a joke. And who does Bama have as their OC never heard of the guy before now that's a what I call a "JOKE". ( Really I don't know who he is ) But even funnier than that is what Bama's record will be this season when it's all said and done.TE
posted on April 30, 2008 12:04 PM — 204.68.245.11 — link — abuse? said:
Bleed Crimson,
How much more obvious can you make it that reading comprehension isn't your strong suit?
Didn't I mention in my 1st post on this subject that Alabama has Tennessee & Auburn-at best-before LSU? One could probably even point to Georgia Tech as being a bigger historical rival than LSU. But, I'm digressing...
Why would you explain something to me that I already epxlained to you? Why is that? I mean...are you REALLY that dumb?
Wait...Don't answer that question!!!!!!! We've already seen you demonstrate what a glutton for punishment you are here...
Now that we've covered the fact that reading was NOT fundamental at little BC's home-wherever that haven of learning and knowledge was-let's move on to the points you tried to make...
Didn't I also already mention that you guys pounded us like an Irish alcoholic pounds Guiness for 30 years at home? Am I the one taking crazy pills here, or are you really this obtuse? Do you honestly sit here and think that the reason we dislike Alabama is completely Nick Saban-related?
It's the cherry on top, but I haven't ever ordered a bowl of cherries as a dessert. We've got years of cheating, a score & a half of home losses, and NOW Saban returning to cheat your way back to relavance to fuel the fire that's been burning for more than 40 years, now...
As for our rivalry against Arkansas, don't act like that's something we tried to drum up. The people that cover for your cheating program, and have for years (IE-The SEC Office in Birmingham, Alabama) have contrived that rivalry. It isn't much of one, either.
Our biggest historical rivals were Tulane & Ole Miss...Who we've eclipsed to such a degree as to relegate the rivalry to a mere historical tradition, much like yours with GT (BC, you do realize that your alma-mater-or is it your fight song?-mentions sending the "Rambling Wreck" to a watery grave, don't you?)...
I think that about covers, by now...I've grown bored and tired of pointing out everything from your total lack of reading skills to your obvious ignorance over your own school's history and tradition, to an astounding amount of assumptions based on the recent past...Class dismissed, you MENSA member, you...
posted on April 30, 2008 1:54 PM — 68.158.211.194 — link — abuse? said:
Yea, TE, why does Hey Alabama threaten to send GA Tech to a 'watery grave'? Shouldn't they send the Commodores (the ones from Nashville, not Tuskeegee) to a watery grave, being that they are naval flag officers? Wouldn't that be more appropriate?
Perhaps they can threaten Tech with a 'fiery crash', being that they drive that jalopy around and it most certainly has a bad fuel line, old 1930s Fords being what they are...
Ramblin' Gator said:
posted on April 30, 2008 3:35 PM — 216.10.193.21 — link — abuse?
Kevin, godspeed my brother. Hope all is well for you and that right soon.
Everybody else, lay off the wreck!! That old car has had a hard year!
Rivalries are funny things. Since Richt arrived in Athens, the rivalry with Georgia Tech has been a joke. Prior to that, the joke was on UGA for several years. When I was a student, we used to DREAM of beating Auburn - it's been a different story lately.
OU-Ron
posted on April 30, 2008 4:25 PM — 216.201.209.146 — link — abuse? said:
No BCS playoff....
http://newsok.com/bcs-rejects-playoff-proposal/article/3237111/?tm=1209585414Hricane23 said:
posted on April 30, 2008 4:32 PM — 170.135.241.46 — link — abuse?
Kev-
Sounds like you need a second opinion. Let the good ol' Dr. Hricane have a look at ya'...
Yep, it's just as I expected. It's your dickfer...
Rest up, don't lift anything over ten pounds (you know what I'm saying!), and for chrissakes, lay off the tequila, son!
Big Tide said:
posted on April 30, 2008 8:19 PM — 12.208.88.211 — link — abuse?
Good luck Kevin, I had a heart valve replaced back in 2004 - yeah, that was a shock. Went to the doctor for a routine life insurance physical. But hell, that's how Magic found out he was HIV positive!!
Regarding the Georgia Tech vs. Bama thing, there's a great photo of Bear wearing a football helmet while walking onto the field in Atlanta prior to a GT vs. Bama game. I can't remember all the details, but Bear and GT coach at the time were on the outs about an article that had been published in the Atlanta Constitution and Bear was afraid some GT fan was going to throw a whiskey bottle his way......
Tom Blogical
posted on April 30, 2008 8:42 PM — 24.95.77.153 — link — abuse? said:
Kevin:
Wow, that was a shocker. Take care of yourself, man. You'll be in our thoughts.
Bevo Boy said:
posted on April 30, 2008 9:47 PM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse?
Wow, Kevin, hope you recover quickly, man. Good thing you weren't with me when I hit a deer Friday night.
40 Acres, how long does it usually take you to write up an incident report? It took the cop who came to the accident like 40 minutes so I didn't get out of there until after 1 a.m.
Zac said:
posted on April 30, 2008 10:59 PM — 209.36.193.14 — link — abuse?
Gee, Kevin!!!(Post 78) Was it something I wrote? Seriously, my friend (I mean that sincerely.), take what ever time you need. We’ll all be here a-wait’n till you’re done flirting with those Candy Stripers (or should I say strippers). Anyway, enjoy as best ya can.
TE (Post 84), AHEM!!! Mr. Donahue is Kevin’s father. Just call him Kevin, or the GHipster’s “K-Hue”, or Big K, or Special-K (Just josh’n – I caught hell from him once for calling him the “M” abbreviation.) Anyway, you can call him Kay, or you can call him Jay, but ya duzn’t haz to cawl him Mr. Donahue…
OU-Ron (Post 92), No Play-Off?!? ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!!!! (Lawd almahty, wat iz wee gonna do now?)
Leave it to Bevo to hit a deer. I hit my 1st one more than 20 years ago. Since moving out to Nebrasker, my wife has hit 2 with the same car and totaled another car hitting a third. A friend of mine just sent me one of those “funny’s” you find on the net. Apparently some local newspaper in deep dark suburbia, or rural, small town, N America wrote an article with a photo showing an 8 point buck this young kid “shit”. I shit you not.
posted on April 30, 2008 11:22 PM — 67.166.241.225 — link — abuse? said:
Guys: If you want to know more about how Kevin is doing, go to his wife's website at: merrindonahue.com and she has all the details. Kevin did suffer a heart attck, but he's better and went home today. He had a stent put in to keep open a blockage.
This is truly scary stuff. Even someone as young as Kevin (34) can be a victim. Let's keep him in our thoughts and we'll self-govern here for a few days. The last thing he needs to worry about is if the kids play well with others over in the romper-room...
T-Mac
posted on May 1, 2008 3:33 AM — 66.78.139.117 — link — abuse? said:
T-Mac has been gone awhile.
T-Mac needs to know what the hell is wrong with Kevin?
T-Mac is worried over here.
T-Mac sends a shoutout to Kevin and all his Doggs on Fanblogs!!!
T-Mac sends MUCH LOVE FELLAS! 3RD WARD!!!
*T-Mac approved this message.
posted on May 1, 2008 7:25 AM — link — abuse? said:
Thanks, fellas. I got to go home last night, but I'll be on rest for at four weeks. I have very limited internet access (read: monitored by the lovely Mrs. Donahue).
If you want to send me posts, I'll publish them in your name. Type in NOTEPAD as a .txt file and email to kevin@fanblogs.com.
Thanks for the thoughts and emails. I really appreciate it. You guys rock.TE
posted on May 1, 2008 11:00 AM — 204.68.245.11 — link — abuse? said:
Get well, Kevin...Scary stuff...You're only 5 years my senior...I need to go get checked out...
Oh, and Mrs. Donahue...Those Vivid Video .mpg's with Stormy Daniels...You know, the ones in Kevin's Limewire Library? Those are umm...uhh...they're simply for informational purposes...Yeah!
In all seriousness...Glad to know you're doing better, and there's someone over there holding down the fort while you're under the weather...
The Lovely Mrs. Donahue
posted on May 1, 2008 1:27 PM — 72.189.206.5 — link — abuse? said:
Don't worry boys, Kevin will be back up and running before you know it. And @TE: Who says those were *his* downloads? ;-)
Seriously, though, he's doing great, and I suspect he'll be back around these parts in the next few days or so.
Thanks for all the well-wishes; we both appreciate it.
Zac said:
posted on May 1, 2008 5:29 PM — 64.12.116.136 — link — abuse?
Wait a minute. Wait a minute.
Mr. Donahue is Kevin's father, but Mrs. Donahue is not his mother???
I'm so confused!!!!!
Josh'n, as usual. Come back to us well, Kevin. Thanks for the support "Mrs." Donahue.
Hey, T-Mac, good hearing from ya. What'd ya think of the draft?
TE (Post 103), Kevin is 5 years your senior? I'm 20 years his senior!!! (Makes me wanna look at my diet more closely.)
TE
posted on May 1, 2008 5:39 PM — 204.68.245.11 — link — abuse? said:
I really should...I have an uncle whose a childhood diabetic whose now in Stage III (Out of V, I think?) Renal Failure, and my pops ignored his diabetic condition until 2004, when he got hospitalized for it...Thankfully, his is diet controlled...
I'm guessing I'm a pretty good candidate...
If you'll excuse me, I've got to down the rest of this Mountain Dew before I leave the office for the afternoon...
Zac, 55 years old is nuffin...My pops is 52, I believe...If he could type as fast as I can, he'd show you just how near the tree this acorn has fallen...
posted on May 1, 2008 6:46 PM — link — abuse? said:
Oh, great. Now my wife is on Fanblogs. Is nothing sacred?! ;)
If you boys are really interested, my story is here: http://snurl.com/26p0g
posted on May 2, 2008 12:05 AM — 67.166.241.225 — link — abuse? said:
Okay, Top Five Things Kevin is going to be doing with all this free time on his hands the next few weeks:
5) Finally clean out that backlog of Food Network shows in the old Tivo...
4) Analyze that feedburner thing and find out where all these thousands of guys go to...
3) Bowden Family Coaching Clinics--the Complete First Season on DVD. Oh yea!!!
2) Taco night EVERY night at the Donahue house. (Please pass the low-fat sour cream...) Ole'!
1) Just grin and bear it when new uniform thread gets hi-jacked by SEC homers in three posts...
Get well soon, Bro! We inmates will show that perhaps we can run the asylum...
Ramblin' Gator said:
posted on May 2, 2008 12:38 AM — 216.10.193.22 — link — abuse?
Amazing coincidence! I was in the Florida Hospital emergency room Sunday afternoon and evening with my wife and daughter. We were at Millenia Mall and my daughter - who was born with a heart murmur - was unable to catch her breath so we took her in for testing. Turned out to be a virus and she was sick most of the next two days.
Anyway, glad you are feeling better, Kevin. All of us Fanblogs freaks were a bit shocked by your news. Those stents are amazing little things!
Kodi4Heisman said:
posted on April 26, 2008 11:12 AM — 72.218.233.232 — link — abuse?So...what are the chances that Auburn can beat Georgia/LSU next year and win the SEC?