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8Mar/101

Obammer

As if you needed another reason...

WASHINGTON -- In an East Room ceremony this afternoon at the White House, President Barack Obama congratulated the entire Alabama football team for their national championship season, twice punctuating his remarks with a "Roll Tide!"

After the guests and team were settled, Alabama Coach Nick Saban accompanied Obama into the room and onto the dais.

"There is no question this team is here in large part because of what Coach Saban has done," Obama said.

Here's the full article, but make sure you have plenty of eyeball soap.

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4Mar/101

Zac Etheridge’s Injury Update on Ustream

Tonight, Zac Etheridge announced some good news about the neck injury that he sustained in the Ole Miss game this season. He was joined by Mario Fannin, and a few others, on Mario's Ustream channel. If you missed it, you can watch the videos in the playlist below.

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3Mar/100

Interesting Tidbits After a While

Sorry for the lack of posts recently, but the amount of news that anyone actually cares about has been slim at best. Some of these are a little old, maybe so old that you forgot about them. You're welcome.

Auburn's uniform has made the finals and will be taking on....wait...who?...Missouri? Yes, Missouri. You know... black helmet, puke gold numbers? That's the one. There is no way we can let that beat this. Vote now and often.
Over the past decade, Auburn football has been better than Alabama football. Even the back-to-back undefeated SEC regular seasons couldn't put Alabama ahead of Auburn in any of these categories. Not one. Expected Bammer comment: "Wul ha mini nashunul champeeunships y'all gaht?"
There's a war a'coming, and it's on the Auburn practice field.
Is Cam Newton definitely the guy to beat?
Pale Finebaum knows EXACTLY how Nick Saban tastes.
Here's a composite schedule for the 2010 SEC football season.
Want a closer look at the SEC West schedules?
How about the SEC East schedules?
What about a look at what to expect from the SEC West this spring from Chris 'I have to do widescreen videos so my face will fit, therefore I hate Auburn' Low?
A few Scout.com guys make a few preseason predictions for the SEC. (Part 2)
Darvin Adams finally gets a little credit, but it's just preseason hype.
You've already seen this, but here's the last time Auburn wore orange jerseys. I'm over it.
Ben Tate tore up the combine, and I like his confidence.
You probably saw this too, but Marquis Daniels has a lot of money and a lot of creativity...or something like that.
Baseball season has started, which shows how old this is, but the coaches picked Auburn to come in 5th in the SEC West. Of course they did...why wouldn't they?
Tonight is the last game in Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum history as the Tigers take on Mississippi State. I will be there, and you should too.

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24Feb/103

Tyrik Rollison to Leave Auburn (Official)

It's official: Tyrik's father says that the future of Auburn will now be the future of Sam Houston State.

Tyrik Rollison, the once proclaimed future of Auburn football, posted these two statements his Facebook page this morning:

Tyrik Rollison I'M DONE. I NEED A FRESH START!

Tyrik Rollison IS MOVING ON FROM AUBURN...I APPRECIATE EVERYONE WHO IS SUPPORTING ME.

Update: Rollison has removed the posts from his Facebook page.

Take that for what it's worth. It is just a Facebook status, but I'd say that's pretty concrete, and that it doesn't surprise me at all.

You'll remember that Tyrik was suspended from the team just before the bowl game and didn't make the trip. I'm sure Mr. Newton's arrival on the plains may have something to do with this as well.

I'll post more info as soon I hear anything else, but for now you can read the interview I did with Tyrik during football season.

**Note: This is my 300th post on the 'Blogle. Thank you.

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22Feb/102

Why We Make Fun of Bammers (Reason #7456)

No caption needed, but is that a goatee?...like Hulk Hogan style? I think it is.

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18Feb/100

Player Interview: Lucas Hargrove

I spoke with senior forward, Lucas Hargrove, last night and he was more than happy to answer a few questions about his past, this year's basketball team, and the star he shaved in the side of his head. Lucas and the rest of the basketball Tigers take on Florida tonight at 6pm tonight on ESPN. Watch.

Who was your favorite NBA player growing up?

Kevin Garnett.

Which NBA player's style is most similar to your's?

I think I play a lot like Joe Johnson or Carmelo Anthony.

What other sports did you play in highschool?

I played baseball, football, track, and basketball in highschool.

Was basketball your best sport? Do you think you could have played anything else in college?

I was pretty good at wide receiver, but basketball was where my heart was.

What position did you play in baseball?

I played pitcher.

What is another talent that most people may not know you have?

I can dance pretty good.

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11Feb/101

Gene’s Got Jokes

Who knew Chiz doubled as a stand-up comedian? I sure didn't. Here's a video from the Montgomery Quarterback Club's Awards Banquet where Coach split some sides and wet some eyes. This is good stuff. We gotta good'n.

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10Feb/100

Interesting Tidbits When There Isn’t Much to Talk About

This should be the last set of tidbits that include 2010 recruiting news. I sure hope it is. Enjoy.

I'm about as tired of talking about recruiting as you probably are, and hopefully we can talk about real sports soon, but here are some more rankings.
And more that are broken down by the SEC divisions. It just looks good to see Auburn on top of the West.
And here's yet another SEC recruiting roundup.
Here's a look at the number of signees from each state for all SEC teams. It must have been a down year for the state of Alabama, which is why Auburn had to settle for more in-state players. Alabama was going for the big dogs in Virginia.
I'm sure you've all seen Saban's tirade after losing OL Spencer Region to Auburn.
I just like this headline.
If you were tired of looking at the list of 2010 signees, how about the signing class from 2005?
What's to come in 2010 for Auburn football? This guy tells you.
It's definitely not too early for a 2010 preseason ranking is it?
How about Chris Low's pre-Spring SEC rankings? Did you know LSU is supposed to have a talented team?
He also puts Ben Tate in his top 15 SEC players from this year. Darvin Adams better be in the top 10.
Well at least Antonio Coleman made the top 10.
In more important news, Auburn is up for best uniform in college football. Go vote now.
But probably the best news of the pre-Spring, Zac Etheridge will be back to 100% by next season.
Aairon Savage is glad to be back as well.
Finebaum actually says something positive about Auburn, but Scarbinksy does not here or here, and then gives Alabama basketball coach Anthony Grant a pass for losing.
CBS Sports reminds us that the basketball Tigers would have been one game out of first place in the West if they would have held on in Saturday's overtime loss to Arkansas.
Lastly, Auburn plays Georgia (10-11, 2-6) tonight at Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum. If you live within 30 minutes of Auburn and think you can complain about the team or Lebo or whatever, why don't you actually show up to a game? Besides, the halftime show is one of the best I've ever seen...not kidding. We've seen what this team can do with a crowd behind their back, so if you want them to win, give 'em a crowd.

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8Feb/101

Interesting Tidbits Just Because

Just a few 'bits to get you through the day...

Here are some pretty interesting notes and inner-talks about the 2010 class of recruits. Some are known. Some are shocking.
You've seen the Rivals recruiting rankings, but these have a little more information. Auburn still beat Alabama in this one.
Here are the recruiting rankings from just within the SEC.
Rivals also gives two Auburn coaches a spot in their Class of 2010: Top 25 Recruiters.
Chris Low talks about his top recruiters as well.
And then he says Cam Newton is one of the top newcomers to watch in 2010 in the SEC.
Woodbery gives us his list of impact players from this year's signees.
Goldberg re-grades the men's basketball team after their OT loss to Arkansas, who now lead the SEC west.

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4Feb/101

Interesting Tidbits after Signing Day

National Signing Day is over, but the news, analysis, and prognostication has just begun. Today, I put together a nice little smörgåsbord of tibdts together for you regarding the signing class, a little bit of basketball, and some "insider news". Enjoy!

Here's a short episode of Auburn Football: Every Day. It starts at 5:50 am with Chizik leaving his house on National Signing Day and ends with the last signee's name written on the whiteboard. This has to be one of the best, and coolest, videos I have ever seen. Don't tell me this coaching staff doesn't care.
Chris Low ranks the SEC's recruiting classes and gives Auburn more than a passing grade. He goes into a little more detail here.
Dennis Dodd of CBSsports.com apologizes to Gene Chizik.
The rankings for this class are good and all, but what matters most is that almost all needs were met.
Just a ton of notes from Rivals.com about Auburn's class, the future, and other stuff.
CBSsports.com gives their take on Auburn Football after signing day as well.
Who won the recruiting battle? Auburn or Alabama? I think you know considering I'm posting this article.
Auburn got some big names, but what about the hidden talent like Ladarious Phillips and his awesome highlight video.