The state of Alabama ensured football success for years to come as its two powerhouses, Auburn and Alabama, stocked the pantry with fresh talent. Bama satisfied an insatiable need for offensive linemen after opening up Stickman hunting season in November against two teams of Tigers. Auburn loaded up with recievers who might catch the ball and 8 D-linemen to replace a great senior group.
Both schools signed two talented QB's apiece. Auburn's two signess are both considered Top 20 as McElroy seems to be a great fit in Tuscaloosa and the Earl of Bama might see time at reciever sooner than later. The Iron Bowl line battles for the next several years could be epic as both seems to be solid Top 15 teams in the years to come. Runs at championships could happen if the chips fall right for both teams. Although that reality seems more likely for the Tigers for the continuing future.
Florida, Georgia, LSU, Auburn, Alabama, and Ole Miss seem to have risen to the top of the the 2006 recruiting classes. Let us know what you think about Signing Day. Also, let us know what the Iron Bowl result will be when these guys are upperclassmen.
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I guess you guys have seen it but if you haven't yet. Gibbs will be the secondary coach for the Kansas City Chiefs next year.
They say a guy named Chuck Pagano is the first candidate. He has been in the NFL for a while but he coached with Tubby at Miami. I read where he was the secondary and special teams coach there. From what they said, his teams were pretty stingy and they blocked like 39 kicks in 5 years.
We shall see. I'm just glad Gibbs waited until after signing day to announce.
Gibbs sucked anyway. I think the D would have been better this year under him with a full year under his belt, and with a lot of players returning on D....but who cares now. He made a habit of giving up a lot of yards to lesser opponents. In the 12 games Auburn played last season, the defense gave up over 300 yards in 7 games...over 400 in 3 games including UGA, Wisconsin, and Kentucky. In Gibbs last appearance AU gave up 548 yards, 247 rushing, and 301 passing. That is just plain terrible. I hope he gets his shit straight in the NFL. Tubbs needs to get another Wayne Hall (without the baggage), Brother Bill Oliver, or a Gene Chizik. I wish Joe Whitt would take over the reins as well.
DuBose would be a SOLID choice. He was such a great coach at Bama. And the fact that he has a belly resembling that of Joe Lee Dunn. Bigger the Belly, the better the coach.
Dr. I heard that they dug up the Bear to get that hat that Andre wore. Shula is taking this shit a little to far.
Dr.- I agree with the Hawthorne hat coming from the Shell station next to "The Club".
Breaking News!!!!!!!
Tubbs "the Brilliant" has just fired Coach Joe Whitt from the coaching staff. Whitt has been with Auburn since 1981. The heart and soul of the Auburn D.
Rumor has it that Tubbs came into his office this morning and told him that he was going to have to let him go because of coaching conflicts.
My theory is that "Peanut" Whitehead was a solid Auburn commitment to the coaches, especially David Gibbs. Joe Whit has a son at U Louisville on the staff. I think Joe sent wind to his son that Gibbs was out at Auburn. Once this was out, so was Peanut from Auburn.
You make your own opinions. I`m not very happy with this decision, mainly because Joe Whit is the best coach Auburn has hands down. The man has done wonders with our linebackers putting many of them in the NFL. This was a very content and humble man who did not care about being anything higher than a LB coach. How can you fire someone who loves what they do and where they work, and has done nothing but be successful.
Examples: DT, Dansby, Aundray Bruce, Kevin Greene, TKO Spikes, Marcus Washington, T and A williams, Kurt Crain, Greg Carr, James Willis, Jason Miska, Anthony Harris, Marcellus Mostella, Mark Brown, and Quentin Riggins (au network). These are just a few of the many, many greats he has coached. Recognize any of these boys?
Dr. Are you really bragging about who had the better press conference and something that was said on sportscenter? Wow. Don't know what to say. WAY TO GO BAMAAAAA!!!! Smith is coming and they showed it on ESPN!!!! WHOOOOOOHOOOOO!
Tubby is and idiot if that is true about Whitt. Where did you hear that?
Don`t worry where I heard it, but I know for a fact it is true, let`s just say that.
Tubbs sucks cock-a-cola all day long. Why in the shit would you fire your best coach?
I hate him!
Andre does have a bitch voice though, Dr. You have to tell me that you would talk shit to him about it if you were lined up in front of him in a game.
I did hang out at the beehive teen club. I met your mom up there one night, Dr.
I just sent you all a song Charles and I recorded the other night.
I know I know. Just stirring the pot. Trying to bring some light to your dreary day in memphrica.
I feel like if smith was a Bama lean all along he should have announced really early to try and bring some other big names with him. Maybe he wasn't as sure as everybody said, or maybe he just wanted to take all of his visits. Just a thought.
It can't be true that they fired Whitt. I hope they reconsider but damn, that sucks. Lots of our players came to AU because of him.
He was the best thing Auburn had for real. It makes me sick to my stomach thinking about it. Tubbs is a complete fool. He was the best coach, recruiter, and mentor we had on our staff. Tubbs should just go ahead and get ready for a huge uproar because I promise you this is gonna get very ugly.
Fiero's are known for exploding when hit from behind. Just like Pinto's,
Recording sounds good Shakes! No harmony on the chorus though, kind of let me down. Overall pretty good. I really can't wait to get down there and participate.
Black Crowe's March 14 at the Fox. I suggest everyone getting ticks. That is the week of the A-Day game so I will be in town that weekend also.
Shakes - try learning these if you get time.....Sting Me, You're Wrong, and No Speak No Slave.
Dr. - I know you think that rankings don't matter like most of us, but to shed some light on you and Shake's talk about scheduling I have listed below the Sporting News Rankings of SEC schedules.......not even close.
SEC schedules are far from equal
February 2, 2006
All men may have been created equal, but all schedules aren't. Especially in the SEC. Here's how I break down each team's 2006 to-do list, from toughest to easiest schedule. Oh, and please say a prayer for Florida.
2006 SEC Schedules
1. Florida.
The good: Thank God for Vanderbilt and Kentucky. In fact, the lone sure road win is at Vandy. The only other gimme is a visit from Western Carolina. Opening at home vs. Southern Miss and Central Florida figures to net two wins -- but it may not be easy.
The bad: There are eight games vs. 2005 bowl teams, more than any other SEC squad. It'll come down to a monster four-game stretch from Sept. 30-Oct. 28, when the Gators play host to Alabama and LSU, go to Auburn and play Georgia. The Visored One visits in November. Can you feel the buzz yet?
Likely wins: (5) Southern Miss, Central Florida, Kentucky, at Vanderbilt, Western Carolina
Likely losses: (1) at Florida State
Tossups: (6) at Tennessee, Alabama, LSU, at Auburn, Georgia (at Jacksonville, Fla.), South Carolina
2. Tennessee
The good: Opening with four homes games is sweet, but none is a pushover. There's only one scary road game: at Georgia.
The bad: November again is marshmallow soft. Looking for a key stretch? It's from Oct. 7-Nov. 4, when the Vols go to Georgia, play host to Alabama, go to South Carolina and welcome LSU. Good luck.
Likely wins: (6) Air Force, Marshall, at Memphis, at Arkansas, at Vanderbilt, Kentucky
Likely losses: None 3. Mississippi State
The good: Looking for "sure wins?" Visits from Tulane and Jacksonville State are it. Home tilts vs. Kentucky and Arkansas offer hope -- slim, but some. There's a chance for a fast finish with a visit from Arkansas and trip to Ole Miss.
The bad: Opening at UAB is suicidal. And a visit from Auburn follows. Can you say "0-2?" And this is the wrong year to play host to West Virginia.
Likely wins: (2) Tulane, Jacksonville State
Likely losses: (5) Auburn, at LSU, West Virginia, at Georgia, at Alabama
Tossups: (5) at UAB, South Carolina, Arkansas, Kentucky, at Ole Miss
4. Vanderbilt
The good: There's a chance -- a chance -- to win three in a row with Tennessee State and Kent State coming to Music City, followed by a trip to Ole Miss. And games at Duke and Kentucky have to make the Commodore Nation smile. Is there a Commodore Nation?
The bad: Where to start. Well, Vandy opens at Michigan and at Alabama. Just brutal. And November features visits from Florida and Tennessee. Keep Vandy in your prayers.
Likely wins: (2) Tennessee State, Kent State
Likely losses: (5) at Michigan, at Alabama, at Georgia, Florida, Tennessee
Tossups: (5) Arkansas, at Ole Miss, South Carolina, at Duke, at Kentucky
5. Auburn (one non-league game TBA)
The good: It's not a stretch to envision the Tigers starting 6-0 with visits from Florida and LSU to follow. The only road pothole is at Alabama, where the Tigers have had success. There are only five games vs. 2005 bowl teams.
The bad: Playing Florida and LSU back-to-back is no treat, but they come to the Plains. Opening at home vs. Washington State isn't as easy as it looks.
Likely wins: (6) Washington State, at Mississippi State, Temple, Tulane, Arkansas, at Ole Miss
Likely losses: None
Tossups: (5) at South Carolina, Florida, LSU, Georgia, at Alabama
6. Kentucky
The good: Thoughts of a 3-0 start aren't crazy: at Louisville, vs. Texas State and vs. Ole Miss. Well, maybe they are. November could be kind, with consecutive home games vs. Vandy and Louisiana-Monroe.
The bad: There's only one winnable road game: at Mississippi State. And the only home game that Kentucky appears to be overmatched in will be when Georgia visits Lexington.
Likely wins: (3) Texas State, Central Michigan, Louisiana-Monroe
Likely losses: (6) at Louisville, at Florida, South Carolina, at LSU, Georgia, at Tennessee
Tossups: (3) Ole Miss, at Mississippi State, Vanderbilt
7. Ole Miss
The good: A home date with I-AA Northwestern State in November will be a respite. Going 2-2 on the road in SEC action is doable, thanks to trips to Kentucky and Arkansas. Vanderbilt comes to Oxford. Yeah!
The bad: The non-conference cupcakes are scarce, with a visit to Missouri and home games vs. Memphis and Wake Forest. The SEC schedule isn't horrid, since cross-division foes Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina are off the menu.
Likely wins: (2) Memphis, Northwestern State
Likely losses: (4) Georgia, at Alabama, Auburn, at LSU
Tossups: (6) at Missouri, at Kentucky, Wake Forest, Vanderbilt, at Arkansas, Mississippi State
8. Arkansas
The good: Aside from a trip to Auburn, the Hogs could win their other three SEC road games. A home win over Alabama on Sept. 23 would provide boffo confidence heading into a manageable four-game stretch.
The bad: There's lots of heavy lifting in the opener: USC comes to Fayetteville. Time to run for cover. November could make or break the Hogs: at South Carolina, vs. Tennessee, at Mississippi State, vs. LSU.
Likely wins: Utah State, Southeast Missouri State, Louisiana-Monroe
Likely losses: USC, Alabama, at Auburn, Tennessee, LSU (at Little Rock, Ark.)
Tossups: at Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, at South Carolina, at Mississippi State
9. Georgia
The good: If the Bulldogs survive a Sept. 9 junket to South Carolina, they should be 5-0 with Tennessee headed to Athens. Start thinking big if that happens. The only worrisome true road game is Nov. 11 at Auburn.
The bad: The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party usually makes Georgia puke. Non-conference visits from UAB and Colorado are intriguing -- and dicey. Will the Dawgs experience a letdown when closing at home vs. Georgia Tech after their game at Auburn?
Likely wins: (8) Western Kentucky, UAB, Colorado, at Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, at Kentucky, Georgia Tech
Likely losses: None
Tossups: (4) at South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida (at Jacksonville, Fla.), at Auburn
10. South Carolina (one non-league game TBA)
The good: Check out these three SEC road games: Mississippi State, Kentucky, Vanderbilt. Pretty sweet. There are only four 2005 bowl teams on the schedule.
The bad: The Gamecocks open with three consecutive SEC games. Steve Spurrier can't like that. Especially when two of the tilts are visits from Georgia and Auburn. South Carolina's season closes at Clemson, which has been a pain in the neck to the Gamecocks. Think Florida will be fired up for Spurrier's return on Nov. 11? Uh, yes.
Likely wins: (3) at Kentucky, Middle Tennessee, Florida Atlantic
Likely losses: None
Tossups: (8) Georgia, at Mississippi State, Auburn, at Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Arkansas, at Florida, at Clemson
11. LSU (one non-league game TBA)
The good: There are just three games vs. bowl teams from last season. There's no heavy lifting until a trip to Florida on Oct. 7.
The bad: Things get scary on Oct. 21 with a trip to Auburn. After that, LSU goes to Tennessee and welcomes Alabama. And finishing at Arkansas never is a treat.
Likely wins: (7) Louisiana-Lafayette, Arizona, Tulane, Mississippi State, Kentucky, Ole Miss, at Arkansas (Little Rock, Ark.)
Likely losses: None
Tossups: (4) at Florida, at Auburn, at Tennessee, Alabama
12. Alabama
The good: It's all good. Only three 2005 bowl teams are on the menu. The season opens with three fat softballs, and there are eight home games. The first seven will be jockstrap games.
The bad: When it gets bad, it get bad. Real bad. Check this out: at Florida, at Tennessee and at LSU. Oh, and Auburn visits to close the year.
Likely wins: (8) Hawaii, Vanderbilt, Louisiana-Monroe, at Arkansas, Duke, Ole Miss, Florida International, Mississippi State
Likely losses: None
Tossups: (4) at Florida, at Tennessee, at LSU, Auburn
So even after Bama is ranked LAST with 7 teams in between Bama and AU, you wont say that AU has little bit tougher road? Come on DR. dont let the crimson glasses play that big of a factor. It is ok to say that Bama has an easy ride ONE year.
Where are the 2006 schedules?
please post
Nice tunes $hakes. I like the style and the moves.
You are too easy dude. Take a Zanax, shit. It's a long off season and we're just trying to have something to talk about.
By the way, lots of people read the sporting news.
When was it said that Auburn had a tough schedule? The point was that Bama has a WEAK AS HELL schedule.
You should be glad they do since y'all lose guys on defense and a QB. It should help the young guys come along easier.
We were just seeing if you could be objective about Bama and we have our answer.
That is the last time I will mention Alabama until football season. I will only talk about Auburn and the Braves.
Yeah, Valium is a little better.
I need some today BIG TIME.
I sold a woman 2 twin sets of bedding and TOLD HER they were different at the point of sale. Just got through taking them to her house and she got pissed because they were diffenent. She called before I got back to the store bitching about it. The sets are in a play room and little kids sleep on them. Who cares if one is an inch higher than the other, the kids sure don't. The general public is full of moronic people. The last thing I want on a Friday is to be bitched out by some stupid redneck woman.
Just giving you a hard time Dr, no big deal. The only thing that I am worried about in AU's schedule is playing 12 games in a row. Of course, they usually lose when they have too much time to prepare so maybe 12 in a row will help.
OK, my "inside sources" on Scout.com seem to have heard that Muschamp will be the new DC at Auburn. Just a rumor, but this is coming from the administrators on the Auburn Scout message board.
Let the blitzing begin. Just hope the corners can lock it down.
Muschamp is from Rome, GA; played at UGA and was a grad assistant under "Brother" Oliver at Auburn before going to LSU under Saban.
Auburn only schedules BCS teams for non-conference. That is the Buffalo BILLS. Auburn is so good they have to schedule NFL teams to make it easier for the rest of the nation.
It's official, Muschamp is the new DC. I just hope we keep Whitt as LB coach but it looks like he will be taking a job as assistant AD. Thanks Joe.
So how long did you have to go down on the judge for? Does your jaw hurt? HAAAAHAAHAAAHAHa
Just kidding. Got to love sticking it to the man. I hate tickets and it's always nice to hear of somebody getting away with one.
Joe Whitt to take a position fundraising for Tigers Unlimited along side coach Dye.
I think Shake's conspiracy theory about P-nut might be a little off base. Coaches don't get fired over one partially qualifying player. I hope all of these internet rumors about turmoil among the staff are just that.....rumors.
So your arresting officer had a Dick Brush on his face? I bet he looked like our boy Daddy......a member of the "Village People."
"I'm growing a mustache."......"You're growing a mustache, Rabbit?"
"Shut up Farva!"
Nation- I was not offbase with my assumption of Joe Whit`s firing. I hit the nail on the head....and if you think that P-nut had nothing to do with his dismissal, you may want to look into this a little closer. Joe Whit Jr. is a coach at UL. Wonder how they got P-Nut? Dad`s dont ever try to help their kids out....come on man...it`s almost plain as day what took place here.
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