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Title: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 01, 2022, 05:05:56 PM
So Monday is the official first day that players can jump in the Continuum Transfunctioner Thingy to look for another team.  Some players are already declaring their love for all things port hole, including Auburn lineman, Keiondre Jones. 

QB, Brennan Armstrong, a 3 year starter at Virginia, also said he's heading elsewhere.  In 2021, the guy threw for almost 4,500 yards and 31 TD's. Just a small taste of what's about to be on the market.

I think we're all going to be paying close attention to the portal this off season, as there's no doubt we need to go all Lane Kiffin up in that bitch.  I don't know what Feeze's philosophy is on it, but he's got to know we're sucking hind tit talent-wise at a lot of positions, and we need immediate help.

Putcher portal news here when you think it's of interest to Auburn....or not.  Hope there's not a ton of Auburn news about players heading into that thing. But I imagine we'll have our fair share leave.

 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: bottomfeeder on December 01, 2022, 05:39:57 PM
So Monday is the official first day that players can jump in the Continuum Transfunctioner Thingy to look for another team.  Some players are already declaring their love for all things port hole, including Auburn lineman, Keiondre Jones. 

QB, Brennan Armstrong, a 3 year starter at Virginia, also said he's heading elsewhere.  In 2021, the guy threw for almost 4,500 yards and 31 TD's. Just a small taste of what's about to be on the market.

I think we're all going to be paying close attention to the portal this off season, as there's no doubt we need to go all Lane Kiffin up in that bitch.  I don't know what Feeze's philosophy is on it, but he's got to know we're sucking hind tit talent-wise at a lot of positions, and we need immediate help.

Putcher portal news here when you think it's of interest to Auburn....or not.  Hope there's not a ton of Auburn news about players heading into that thing. But I imagine we'll have our fair share leave.

I read something on the internets about this very subject and Auburn's new HfbC Hue Freeze. We are losing some seniors too, so we will need replacements effective immediately. I'm not sure what is going on in his mind, but I hope it's more than just $25 hookers.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on December 01, 2022, 06:07:40 PM
I read something on the internets about this very subject and Auburn's new HfbC Hue Freeze. We are losing some seniors too, so we will need replacements effective immediately. I'm not sure what is going on in his mind, but I hope it's more than just $25 hookers.
They raised their minimum to $35 due to the Biden economy.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 02, 2022, 12:14:08 PM
Mississippi State WR, Rara Thomas, entering the port hole. 44 receptions for 626 yards and 7 TD's this year.  He's from Eufaula, an hour down the road from The Planez.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 02, 2022, 01:02:53 PM
Mississippi State WR, Rara Thomas, entering the port hole. 44 receptions for 626 yards and 7 TD's this year.  He's from Eufaula, an hour down the road from The Planez.

Better production than any of our current guys.  Would be a solid grab.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 02, 2022, 01:38:19 PM
Should be an easy fix for Hue.  Alls we need are a few OL, DL, WR, LB, Edge Rushers, DB and QB.  Easy peasy.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: bottomfeeder on December 02, 2022, 02:15:15 PM
Should be an easy fix for Hue.  Alls we need are a few OL, DL, WR, LB, Edge Rushers, DB and QB.  Easy peasy.

You forgot the "long snapper."
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 02, 2022, 02:29:56 PM
You forgot the "long snapper."

^^^This guy knows^^^
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 02, 2022, 03:45:04 PM
https://247sports.com/Season/2023-Football/TransferPortal/

Not a whole lot of OL prospects in currently that give me warm and fuzzies.  All the local folk talking heads keep boasting about the NIL war chest that Auburn has handy.  I sure as shit hope we know how to use it to get some steam rollers up front.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on December 02, 2022, 04:25:10 PM
You forgot the "long snapper."

Didn't you quote some Dallenbach guy earlier this week? You miss Dax don't you?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 02, 2022, 04:27:48 PM
https://247sports.com/Season/2023-Football/TransferPortal/

Not a whole lot of OL prospects in currently that give me warm and fuzzies.  All the local folk talking heads keep boasting about the NIL war chest that Auburn has handy.  I sure as shit hope we know how to use it to get some steam rollers up front.

From my understanding, players can't officially put their name in until Monday.  That's new port hole entries.  The ones being mentioned above have stated they plan to.  So, if that's the case, hopefully, there will be a fresh batch of jumbo linemen available next week.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 02, 2022, 04:48:57 PM
From my understanding, players can't officially put their name in until Monday.  That's new port hole entries.  The ones being mentioned above have stated they plan to.  So, if that's the case, hopefully, there will be a fresh batch of jumbo linemen available next week.

Thank you for the clarification and for learning me.  The past 5 years (with exception to the last 4 games) have looked like a full-blown sissy fight from our fellas in the trenches.  Here's to hoping for some big, mean, King Dunlap looking sons of bitches wearing the orange and blue soon.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 02, 2022, 07:03:45 PM
Solidifying a commitment in the Gump today.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 06, 2022, 10:11:39 AM
Speaking of the portal, Coach Prime arrived Sunday in Colorado, met with the team and told them to all jump in it.  Even introduced his son to the team and told them, this is the new quarterback. 

Deion may be able to attract a lot of talent, but I don't believe that shit would fly at Auburn.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on December 06, 2022, 11:16:29 AM
Speaking of the portal, Coach Prime arrived Sunday in Colorado, met with the team and told them to all jump in it.  Even introduced his son to the team and told them, this is the new quarterback. 

Deion may be able to attract a lot of talent, but I don't believe that shit would fly at Auburn.

It wouldn't fly in MANY places. Most folks don't like Diddy ball. I think its fine for Shadeur to be the QB next season in Colorado - but he needs to earn that spot. It should not be given to him 7-10 months ahead of time. And especially when Diddy is the new coach. I think that's a bad way to start things.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 06, 2022, 01:43:29 PM
An honest attempt at translating Coach Prime's speech to his new team:

"Hey guys, you suck.  You're a disappointment to the university & your parents.  You all are some raggity-ass, low-level, Great Value branded bunch of shit stains.  I am bringing some Louis Vuitton players to replace you useless pieces of garbage when I force you enter the portal.  I am the greatest mother fucker that ever lived.  By the way, my son gonna be y'alls QB.  Alright, now let's be a team... and I dare you to ask me questions with this camera on you."

Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 06, 2022, 02:39:31 PM
An honest attempt at translating Coach Prime's speech to his new team:

"Hey guys, you suck.  You're a disappointment to the university & your parents.  You all are some raggity-ass, low-level, Great Value branded bunch of shit stains.  I am bringing some Louis Vuitton players to replace you useless pieces of garbage when I force you enter the portal.  I am the greatest mother fucker that ever lived.  By the way, my son gonna be y'alls QB.  Alright, now let's be a team... and I dare you to ask me questions with this camera on you."

I'd say that's a pretty fair interpretation.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 06, 2022, 04:11:51 PM
An honest attempt at translating Coach Prime's speech to his new team:

"Hey guys, you suck.  You're a disappointment to the university & your parents.  You all are some raggity-ass, low-level, Great Value branded bunch of shit stains.  I am bringing some Louis Vuitton players to replace you useless pieces of garbage when I force you enter the portal.  I am the greatest mother fucker that ever lived.  By the way, my son gonna be y'alls QB.  Alright, now let's be a team... and I dare you to ask me questions with this camera on you."

He says he's in a lot of pain and wants to know if you can help him.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 06, 2022, 04:31:27 PM
He says he's in a lot of pain and wants to know if you can help him.

Pardon me, Stewardess.  I speak Prime.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 06, 2022, 04:37:25 PM
Current O-linemen in the Hole

Offensive Line
OL Javion Cohen, Alabama to ?
OL John Young, Kentucky to ?
OL Kevin Pyne, Boston College to ?
OL Brey Walker, Oklahoma to ?
OL Isaac Zatechka, Missouri to ?
OL Ben Coleman, California to ?
OL Logan Brown, Wisconsin to Kansas
OL Jordan Davis, South Carolina to ?
OL Ajani Cornelius, Rhode Island to ?
OL Almarion Crim, Houston to ?
C Jake Renfro, Cincinnati to ?
OL Nate Adams, Hawaii to ?
OL Keiondre Jones, Auburn to ?
OL Gavin Campbell, Austin Peay to ?
OL Reed Buys, Mississippi State to ?
OL Jacob Bayer, Lamar to ?
OL Brant Banks, Nebraska to ?
OL Joshua Braun, Florida to ?
OL Drake Metcalf, Stanford to ?
OL Tanner Bowles, Alabama to ?
OL Kyle Hergel, Texas State to ?
OL Cameron Blaylock, Memphis to ?
OL Avery Jones, East Carolina to ?
OL Marques Cox, Northern Illinois to ?
OL Maleek McNeil, Penn State to ?
OL Edgar Amaya, Colorado to ?
OL Chase Rodriguez, ULM to ?
OL Drake Nugent, Stanford to ?
OL Johnathan Bass, Georgia State to ?
OL Phillip Wilder, Southeast Missouri State to ?
OL Luke Smith, Appalachian State to ?
OL Ja'Khi Green, Maryland to ?
OL Ian Fitzgerald, Missouri State to ?
OL Zane Madison, West Texas A&M to ?
OL Jake Hornibrook, Stanford to ?
OL Michael Purcell, Elon to Duke
OL Joe Horn, Umass to ?
OL Edgar Amaya, Colorado to ?
OL P.J. Williams, Texas A&M to ?
OL Myles Hinton, Stanford to ?
OL Casey Roddick, Colorado to ?
OL Trevor Radosevich, Penn to ?
OL Max Longman, Umass to ?
OL Xavier Graham, Umass to ?
OL Damieon George, Alabama to ?
OL Oliver Jervis, Monmouth to ?
OL Daijon Parker, Saginaw Valley State to ?
OL Ben Hoitink, Penn to ?
OL Josh Volk, Iowa to ?
OL Randy Holtz, Indiana to ?
OL Ches Jackson, Colorado State to ?
OL Thomas Grippo, Wake Forest to ?
OL Nick Gargiulo, Yale to ?
OL Baraka Beckett, UCLA to ?
OL Owen Snively, Colorado State to ?
OL Jeremiah Byers, UTEP to ?
OL Gunner Britton, Western Kentucky to ?
OL Scott Elliott, Harvard to ?
OL Campbell Barrington, BYU to ?
OL Tyler Manoa, UCLA to ?
OL Jacob Golden, Boise State to New Mexico State
OL Brian Stevens, Dayton to ?
OL Andrej Karic, Texas to ?
OL Jon Mucciolo, Sacred Heart to ?
OL Alec Bank, Harvard to ?
OL Jaylen Garth, Texas to Houston

Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 06, 2022, 04:51:54 PM
So far for Auburn, I've seen:

Zack Calzone
JJ Evans. That's James and Florida's boy
Ze'vian Capers
Jordan Ingram
Keiondre Jones
Zykevious Walker

That's all I've seen so far. Others?  All understandable.  I had high hopes for Keiondre Jones coming into the season, but he got yanked about every other series.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 06, 2022, 05:52:47 PM
So far for Auburn, I've seen:

Zack Calzone
JJ Evans. That's James and Florida's boy
Ze'vian Capers
Jordan Ingram
Keiondre Jones
Zykevious Walker

That's all I've seen so far. Others?  All understandable.  I had high hopes for Keiondre Jones coming into the season, but he got yanked about every other series.

Would not be surprised to see Micah Riley-Ducker (duck) out and into the portal as well. I believe he has been pretty vocal about disliking the Freeze hire.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on December 07, 2022, 08:30:44 AM
Would not be surprised to see Micah Riley-Ducker (duck) out and into the portal as well. I believe he has been pretty vocal about disliking the Freeze hire.

Another overhyped xfer that never panned out. Whatever will we do? Someone is gonna have to hold the team together after losing the 5th string tight end.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on December 07, 2022, 08:35:28 AM
So far for Auburn, I've seen:

Zack Calzone
JJ Evans. That's James and Florida's boy
Ze'vian Capers
Jordan Ingram
Keiondre Jones
Zykevious Walker

That's all I've seen so far. Others?  All understandable.  I had high hopes for Keiondre Jones coming into the season, but he got yanked about every other series.
Me and Kaos are in. Fuck Freeze. Me and K gonna  make all of you motherfuckers pay. Talk shit and see.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on December 07, 2022, 09:52:29 AM
Me and Kaos are in. Fuck Freeze. Me and K gonna  make all of you motherfuckers pay. Talk shit and see.
Just an innocent observation but you could make a first class toadie if you put your mind to it.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on December 07, 2022, 10:29:05 AM
Another overhyped xfer that never panned out. Whatever will we do? Someone is gonna have to hold the team together after losing the 5th string tight end.

Pretty sure he wasn't a transfer, just a normal ass recruit.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on December 07, 2022, 10:38:05 AM
So far for Auburn, I've seen:

Zack Calzone
JJ Evans. That's James and Florida's boy
Ze'vian Capers
Jordan Ingram
Keiondre Jones
Zykevious Walker

That's all I've seen so far. Others?  All understandable.  I had high hopes for Keiondre Jones coming into the season, but he got yanked about every other series.
Have we lost DeAngelo Frankenberry yet?
He has been dissatisfied all season long about his playing time.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on December 07, 2022, 10:58:31 AM
Just an innocent observation but you could make a first class toadie if you put your mind to it.
I do not know what toadie means but I do have google software on my computer and if I find out it has anything to do with sucking cock, I will be coming back to take some ass and kick names mister mister.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 07, 2022, 11:02:32 AM
Well damn.  It looks like we can add these names to the list.

D’Squarius Green, Jr.
Ibrahim Moizoos
Jackmerius Tacktheratrix
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on December 07, 2022, 11:08:42 AM
Well damn.  It looks like we can add these names to the list.

D’Squarius Green, Jr.
Ibrahim Moizoos
Jackmerius Tacktheratrix
Any chance we get Dan Smith from BYU?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on December 07, 2022, 11:25:55 AM
Pretty sure he wasn't a transfer, just a normal ass recruit.

you are correct sir....what GH meant to say was "early enrollee" not xfer. Kid is a bit of a testament to "mid west talent".
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 07, 2022, 05:18:06 PM
Not specifically a port hole move, but Marquis Burks declares for teh draffs.  So far, Colby Wooden, Derick Hall and Owen Pappoe have also declared.

You know what a great evaluator of talent I am.  My track record is well documented.  I called Jeremy Johnson being one of the greats to play QB at Auburn.  And without a doubt, he did play QB at Auburn. Never doubt me.

Colby Wooden:  I can see a 3rd round pick for him.  He did have a tendency to disappear at times, but when he showed up, he showed up big.  A little light to be playing on the interior, especially in this league.  But I think he's similar to Marlon Davidson, who played most of his career in the 280's.  They packed about 20 pounds on him in the NFL.

Derick Hall: He was my dark horse player when he got to Auburn.  Not a ton of hype, but he had that Takeo Spikes look about him.  Came in about 220 and I thought he could put on a few and move to LB.  He put on a few alright.  Stayed at DE and improved each and every year.  I've seen several late 1st round to early 2nd round projections on him.  I think the man is gonna' get paid, and paid well.

Owen Pappoe:  Most of what I've read has him projected in the 3rd round. I thought he was out of position and easily fooled on plays, but you look up, and the guy wound up with over 90 tackles.  Saw a couple of write ups saying he's a little light at 220, but could beef up a few and play weak side LB.

Marquis Burks:  I got nuthin'.  Big, athletic guy, but didn't get a ton of playing time.  Finished his career with just over 30 tackles. However, I've come to learn that pro scouts don't give a rat's patooty about stats.  They look at the person physically, and athletically.  They can teach you proper technique in the pros.  There have been a ton of guys from Auburn that have had very nice careers, who I would have never dreamed would get the call.  Neiko Torched, anyone? So, it wouldn't surprise me if he caught on with someone.     
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 07, 2022, 06:52:41 PM
Not specifically a port hole move, but Marquis Burks declares for teh draffs.  So far, Colby Wooden, Derick Hall and Owen Pappoe have also declared.

You know what a great evaluator of talent I am.  My track record is well documented.  I called Jeremy Johnson being one of the greats to play QB at Auburn.  And without a doubt, he did play QB at Auburn. Never doubt me.

Colby Wooden:  I can see a 3rd round pick for him.  He did have a tendency to disappear at times, but when he showed up, he showed up big.  A little light to be playing on the interior, especially in this league.  But I think he's similar to Marlon Davidson, who played most of his career in the 280's.  They packed about 20 pounds on him in the NFL.

Derick Hall: He was my dark horse player when he got to Auburn.  Not a ton of hype, but he had that Takeo Spikes look about him.  Came in about 220 and I thought he could put on a few and move to LB.  He put on a few alright.  Stayed at DE and improved each and every year.  I've seen several late 1st round to early 2nd round projections on him.  I think the man is gonna' get paid, and paid well.

Owen Pappoe:  Most of what I've read has him projected in the 3rd round. I thought he was out of position and easily fooled on plays, but you look up, and the guy wound up with over 90 tackles.  Saw a couple of write ups saying he's a little light at 220, but could beef up a few and play weak side LB.

Marquis Burks:  I got nuthin'.  Big, athletic guy, but didn't get a ton of playing time.  Finished his career with just over 30 tackles. However, I've come to learn that pro scouts don't give a rat's patooty about stats.  They look at the person physically, and athletically.  They can teach you proper technique in the pros.  There have been a ton of guys from Auburn that have had very nice careers, who I would have never dreamed would get the call.  Neiko Torched, anyone? So, it wouldn't surprise me if he caught on with someone.   

Does Eku Leota have any eligibility left? He was seemingly having a more productive year than Hall before the titty tear. Would be huge if he was able and willing to come back.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 07, 2022, 06:58:36 PM
Does Eku Leota have any eligibility left? He was seemingly having a more productive year than Hall before the titty tear. Would be huge if he was able and willing to come back.
I seem to remember that he had already said he wasn't coming back though.  Now, with the right DC...who knows if he would change his mind.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 07, 2022, 08:37:51 PM
I seem to remember that he had already said he wasn't coming back though.  Now, with the right DC...who knows if he would change his mind.

T-Will or Arnett is how I think it’s trending. McGriff has himself dubbed as a Co-DC/Secondary Coach on Twitter currently.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on December 09, 2022, 09:41:59 AM
T-Will or Arnett is how I think it’s trending. McGriff has himself dubbed as a Co-DC/Secondary Coach on Twitter currently.

Its Arnett until it isn't - ie he chooses to stay. McGriff will be Asst DC much like Carnell is Asst HC.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 09, 2022, 10:09:46 AM
Its Arnett until it isn't - ie he chooses to stay. McGriff will be Asst DC much like Carnell is Asst HC.
I am intrigued by Arnett.  His defenses have been pretty stout, especially for a 3-3-5 setup.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on December 09, 2022, 11:02:27 AM
I am intrigued by Arnett.  His defenses have been pretty stout, especially for a 3-3-5 setup.
Dude, I realize that you are usually just trying to be helpful and pass on some sports tidbits that you may have picked up in the newspaper and then other times, you are just trying to be funny. But the area code does not have anything to do with it.

That’s the stupidest thing you’ve said, lately.

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 09, 2022, 11:24:39 AM
Dude, I realize that you are usually just trying to be helpful and pass on some sports tidbits that you may have picked up in the newspaper and then other times, you are just trying to be funny. But the area code does not have anything to do with it.

That’s the stupidest thing you’ve said, lately.

 :facepalm:
I was just hoping it could translate to success in the 334
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Kaos on December 09, 2022, 11:34:58 AM
I am intrigued by Arnett.  His defenses have been pretty stout, especially for a 3-3-5 setup.

I'm more impressed that he was married to Amy Poehler than anything.  There's a nasty hotness to her.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on December 09, 2022, 11:36:19 AM
Dude, I realize that you are usually just trying to be helpful and pass on some sports tidbits that you may have picked up in the newspaper and then other times, you are just trying to be funny. But the area code does not have anything to do with it.

That’s the stupidest thing you’ve said, lately.

 :facepalm:
Ashford will make one helluva wide receiver or cornerback. Don't you agree?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on December 09, 2022, 11:52:42 AM
I am intrigued by Arnett.  His defenses have been pretty stout, especially for a 3-3-5 setup.
Gonna be interesting to see which DB coach among the dozen or so rises above the others.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 09, 2022, 01:07:37 PM
Ashford will make one helluva wide receiver or cornerback. Don't you agree?

Is he fast enough to throw to himself downfield?

Will be interesting to see how much he can improve in all seriousness. If he doesn’t have it in year 2, then having him in the slot would be pretty cool.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 09, 2022, 01:19:04 PM
Is he fast enough to throw to himself downfield?

Will be interesting to see how much he can improve in all seriousness. If he doesn’t have it in year 2, then having him in the slot would be pretty cool.

I remember Bill Brasky throwing the winning touchdown pass to himself in the playoffs.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on December 09, 2022, 01:36:29 PM
Ashford will make one helluva wide receiver or cornerback. Don't you agree?
hell, there’s no doubt. And I knew all along that if you were still alive that you’d be advocating his move to cornerback. In all seriousness, this time especially, I think you are spot on with this move.

 Not a natural qb but Hue may make him into one.

Kid is one hell of an athlete.

He reminds me a lot of myself.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 09, 2022, 02:12:04 PM
Not a natural qb but Hue may make him into one.

Kid is one hell of an athlete.

He reminds me a lot of myself.

Why do I find myself being a believer?  Weren't you the one that started the fad of chasing & catching squirrels that Tre Mason later popularized?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on December 09, 2022, 04:09:18 PM
I remember Bill Brasky throwing the winning touchdown pass to himself in the playoffs.
Bill Brasky hit .455 as an centerfielder before he broke his hip jumping off that streetcar in Birmingham... the drunken bastard.

How old are you Buzz? 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on December 09, 2022, 04:21:23 PM
Why do I find myself being a believer?  Weren't you the one that started the fad of chasing & catching squirrels that Tre Mason later popularized?
I chased whores. I caught the clap.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on December 09, 2022, 04:24:04 PM
Bill Brasky hit .455 as an centerfielder before he broke his hip jumping off that streetcar in Birmingham... the drunken bastard.

How old are you Buzz?
you should never ask a lady how old she is.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 09, 2022, 06:47:44 PM
I chased whores. I caught the clap.

The sex that ends in applause. Legend.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on December 10, 2022, 09:37:24 PM
I remember Bill Brasky throwing the winning touchdown pass to himself in the playoffs.

Did I ever tell you about the time Bill Brasky scissor kicked Angela Lansbury?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 12, 2022, 08:40:14 AM
Bill Brasky hit .455 as an centerfielder before he broke his hip jumping off that streetcar in Birmingham... the drunken bastard.

How old are you Buzz?

Old enough to remember rotary phones...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Kaos on December 12, 2022, 11:27:37 PM
Old enough to remember rotary phones...

Party lines?
Collect calls?
Long distance?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 13, 2022, 08:08:18 AM
Party lines?
Collect calls?
Long distance?
Nope
Yep
Yep
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on December 13, 2022, 10:18:42 AM
Party lines?
Collect calls?
Long distance?

Hello Sayruh? Get me 634, and tell em its Sheriff Taylor would ya...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on December 13, 2022, 12:25:08 PM
Party lines?
Collect calls?
Long distance?

Yes. But only for a short time. We had bought a small place on the river and a party line was the cheapest you could get. So you had to check to see if anyone was on the phone before you made a call. It was a little weird.
Yes.
Yes.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 13, 2022, 01:06:49 PM
Grayson McCall has entered the tigrinium portal with 2 years pf eligibility...word is there is mutual interest between he and Hue.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: AUTiger1 on December 13, 2022, 01:43:56 PM
Party lines?
Collect calls?
Long distance?

Yes, but barley. 
Yes, dial 1-800-Collect
Yes, had to dial 1-AreaCode-Number.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Kaos on December 13, 2022, 01:49:13 PM
Yes. But only for a short time. We had bought a small place on the river and a party line was the cheapest you could get. So you had to check to see if anyone was on the phone before you made a call. It was a little weird.
Yes.
Yes.

Party Line: Moved to a really small town back in about 1993.  I didn't have a party line, but a lot of the people there still did and it was definitely weird.

Collect Calls: Used mostly for check-ins.  We all had our own codes so we could let parents and grandparents know we'd arrived somewhere or that we were coming without being forced to incur the hateful long distance rates. 
"Hi this is a collect call for Robert Doubleday (double meant two or Tuesday)."
I'm sorry, Mr. Doubleday isn't available at the moment but I expect him back later
Okay operator, please tell them we'll call back about 8:30.
BAM--- They knew we'd be there Tuesday about 8:30.

Long Distance:  The charges were outrageous.  God help you if your girlfriend was gone to Michigan for two weeks and you promised you'd call her every night "after the rates went down."  I had a friend who had this weird habit of breaking into houses, calling foreign countries (quadruple long distance!) and leaving the phone off the hook.  He never got caught.  I was happier just calling local numbers and asking if they had Aunt Jemimah in a 16 oz bottle and then telling them they better let her out before she suffocated.  *69 killed that. 

Sidebar, your honor?
I found it inconsistent that the only time there was ever anybody else on the party line on Andy Griffith was the time that guy was in a hurry to get his car fixed. The rest of the time they picked up and got connected.   
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on December 13, 2022, 04:40:19 PM
Party Line: Moved to a really small town back in about 1993.  I didn't have a party line, but a lot of the people there still did and it was definitely weird.

Collect Calls: Used mostly for check-ins.  We all had our own codes so we could let parents and grandparents know we'd arrived somewhere or that we were coming without being forced to incur the hateful long distance rates. 
"Hi this is a collect call for Robert Doubleday (double meant two or Tuesday)."
I'm sorry, Mr. Doubleday isn't available at the moment but I expect him back later[/]
Okay operator, please tell them we'll call back about 8:30.
BAM--- They knew we'd be there Tuesday about 8:30.

Long Distance:  The charges were outrageous.  God help you if your girlfriend was gone to Michigan for two weeks and you promised you'd call her every night "after the rates went down."  I had a friend who had this weird habit of breaking into houses, calling foreign countries (quadruple long distance!) and leaving the phone off the hook.  He never got caught.  I was happier just calling local numbers and asking if they had Aunt Jemimah in a 16 oz bottle and then telling them they better let her out before she suffocated.  *69 killed that. 

Sidebar, your honor?
I found it inconsistent that the only time there was ever anybody else on the party line on Andy Griffith was the time that guy was in a hurry to get his car fixed. The rest of the time they picked up and got connected.
Never trust anyone that has never experienced a party line.

I do not want to party with them.

And, invariably, there is one family that tries to see how long that they can stay on the phone. They paid 8 bucks a month for that phone and they were damn well going to get their moneys worth.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on December 20, 2022, 11:16:06 AM
Saw that A&M QB, Haynes King, is leaving for...GaTech? 

Weird to see Tech grabbing non-triple option players.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 20, 2022, 01:39:03 PM
Saw that A&M QB, Haynes King, is leaving for...GaTech? 

Weird to see Tech grabbing non-triple option players.

I hope they have an incredible offensive line.  He throws in slow motion.

Seems like there is some momentum at Georgia Tech this cycle somehow, as they are in the running for a couple of notable players. 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on December 20, 2022, 02:38:08 PM
Fellas, its been a minute...its been that long since being excited about some 'cruitn. You guys heard anything in regards to the Tulane QB? Skreets say he is waiting till after the bowl game and will enter the Port Hole...

https://youtu.be/_k2jbXznwWA
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 20, 2022, 03:37:06 PM
Fellas, its been a minute...its been that long since being excited about some 'cruitn. You guys heard anything in regards to the Tulane QB? Skreets say he is waiting till after the bowl game and will enter the Port Hole...

https://youtu.be/_k2jbXznwWA

How many kids do you have now?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on December 20, 2022, 03:43:53 PM
How many kids do you have now?

Enough to have my own personal DHR worker...and it depends on who you ask...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on December 21, 2022, 11:33:33 AM
Fellas, its been a minute...its been that long since being excited about some 'cruitn. You guys heard anything in regards to the Tulane QB? Skreets say he is waiting till after the bowl game and will enter the Port Hole...

https://youtu.be/_k2jbXznwWA

Well hells bells. Where the hell you been asshole?

Saw something this morning that stated Pratt was staying. Their collective ponied up.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on December 21, 2022, 11:47:37 AM
Well hells bells. Where the hell you been asshole?

Saw something this morning that stated Pratt was staying. Their collective ponied up.

Still breathing brother. For what its worth, no more children have been born for years now...that I know of...
Well, the Tulane kid looks good. If he does hit the portal, I hope Hugh jumps on it...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on December 21, 2022, 03:28:00 PM
Still breathing brother. For what its worth, no more children have been born for years now...that I know of...
Well, the Tulane kid looks good. If he does hit the portal, I hope Hugh jumps on it...
Was wondering where you went off to.
Had to walk away for a good while myself.
Glad you're back brother.   
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on December 21, 2022, 04:08:18 PM
Was wondering where you went off to.
Had to walk away for a good while myself.
Glad you're back brother.

Thank you jmar! Glad to see you...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: AUJarhead on December 22, 2022, 01:42:35 AM
First, we get pictures of a no longer keen Mustang and then simp???  Damn brother!!!  It’s like we are excited about the future of Auburn football again.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 22, 2022, 08:59:25 AM
First, we get pictures of a no longer keen Mustang and then simp???  Damn brother!!!  It’s like we are excited about the future of Auburn football again.

Next thing you know, TigerWench, AUsweetheart, PellCity, Chizad, Ogre, Chopper, etc. will be back on here too.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 22, 2022, 09:45:38 AM
Next thing you know, TigerWench, AUsweetheart, PellCity, Chizad, Ogre, Chopper, etc. will be back on here too.

Let's not get carried away now...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 22, 2022, 09:49:51 AM
Hopefully, there will be some more QB's in the portal as these bowl games wrap up.  The top 3 rated right now are the Brennan kid from Virginia, Spencer Sanders from Okie State, and Grayson McCall. McCall is out with the academics deal.  I like what I've seen of Sanders.  I really think U Free needs to nab one.  Ashford is just too much of a project for me right now.   
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on December 22, 2022, 10:10:31 AM
Let's not get carried away now...

The x has had an anti t-Rex rule for years, so…
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 22, 2022, 10:18:55 AM
Hopefully, there will be some more QB's in the portal as these bowl games wrap up.  The top 3 rated right now are the Brennan kid from Virginia, Spencer Sanders from Okie State, and Grayson McCall. McCall is out with the academics deal.  I like what I've seen of Sanders.  I really think U Free needs to nab one.  Ashford is just too much of a project for me right now.

Hard pass on the kid from Virginia.  Sanders might be a good get though. 

Don't we have someone in the Sociology department that can help McCall?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 22, 2022, 11:06:32 AM
Hard pass on the kid from Virginia.  Sanders might be a good get though. 

Don't we have someone in the Sociology department that can help McCall?

I think our guy hasn't hit the portal yet.  Shit, I'd be willing to take some online classes for McCall to get him on campus.  30 transferrable credit hours can be knocked out in 1 semester if ya want it bad enough.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on December 22, 2022, 12:01:01 PM
I think our guy hasn't hit the portal yet.  Shit, I'd be willing to take some online classes for McCall to get him on campus.  30 transferrable credit hours can be knocked out in 1 semester if ya want it bad enough.

I thought his issue was that Auburn doesn't offer his major (or grad program, as the case may be).
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 22, 2022, 12:11:09 PM
I thought his issue was that Auburn doesn't offer his major (or grad program, as the case may be).

I think you are correct, but he could change his major and come on down.  Surely there is some overlap with other Health Science or Business majors.  I am wondering if he doesn't have enough transferrable credits that Auburn can recognize and apply (60 required if my thinking is accurate). 

All in all, I think the assumption that the ship has sailed for one reason or another is correct.  I just hate it.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on December 22, 2022, 12:28:23 PM
I think you are correct, but he could change his major and come on down.  Surely there is some overlap with other Health Science or Business majors.  I am wondering if he doesn't have enough transferrable credits that Auburn can recognize and apply (60 required if my thinking is accurate). 

All in all, I think the assumption that the ship has sailed for one reason or another is correct.  I just hate it.

No room in this world for a creative problem solver, unfortunately.  McCall might have made me a little too bullish on the 23 season.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on December 22, 2022, 03:24:27 PM
I thought his issue was that Auburn doesn't offer his major (or grad program, as the case may be).

Florida doesn’t either apparently. Starting to look like a “I’m in a shitty bogus major” situation. 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 22, 2022, 03:53:11 PM
Florida doesn’t either apparently. Starting to look like a “I’m in a shitty bogus major” situation.

Auburn offers a graduate program for his major, but not an undergrad program.  Weird to me, but probably common across the country. 

Alls I know is that if my dumbass can acquire a MBA, then this kid can figure it out with Auburn officials if he really wants to be here. 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on December 22, 2022, 04:24:31 PM
First, we get pictures of a no longer keen Mustang and then simp???  Damn brother!!!  It’s like we are excited about the future of Auburn football again.
you need to chill with this line of thinking, Bud.

Simp, Dallas (whom everyone hates, by the way) and this Snakebite fellow and the war damn Six guy all have a space to fill. There is no doubt about that.

But Kaos and I have checked out. You do realize, right? We were freezer burned.

This leaves a void that no 4 men can fill. Nothing against the aforementioned but you are talking cray cray, mister man.

Edit: I forgot to mention the return of JMAR, which is exciting, too.

I truly wish that GF and Sani could have lived long enough to see how heartwarming this is.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 22, 2022, 07:57:43 PM
Isn’t the Reed kid from Western KY entering the portal? Or is already in the portal? I’d take him on the roster.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on December 22, 2022, 11:35:09 PM
Isn’t the Reed kid from Western KY entering the portal? Or is already in the portal? I’d take him on the roster.

I think he said he’s staying at WKU.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 23, 2022, 06:33:03 AM
I think he said he’s staying at WKU.

Thank you.

Seeing now where Tulsa QB, Davis Brin, has entered the portal. That is probably going to be our guy, assuming there’s a good relationship with Montgomery.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on December 23, 2022, 04:32:03 PM
First, we get pictures of a no longer keen Mustang and then simp???  Damn brother!!!  It’s like we are excited about the future of Auburn football again.

Yes, very much excited!!! Glad to see you infidels again...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on December 23, 2022, 04:36:19 PM
Thank you.

Seeing now where Tulsa QB, Davis Brin, has entered the portal. That is probably going to be our guy, assuming there’s a good relationship with Montgomery.

Even though GH's skreetz says the Tulane QB is staying put, I'm going to hope that is just smoke screen until their bowl game is over...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on December 23, 2022, 06:33:24 PM
you need to chill with this line of thinking, Bud.

Simp, Dallas (whom everyone hates, by the way) and this Snakebite fellow and the war damn Six guy all have a space to fill. There is no doubt about that.

But Kaos and I have checked out. You do realize, right? We were freezer burned.

This leaves a void that no 4 men can fill. Nothing against the aforementioned but you are talking cray cray, mister man.

Edit: I forgot to mention the return of JMAR, which is exciting, too.

I truly wish that GF and Sani could have lived long enough to see how heartwarming this is.
Nice of you to note the huge void that jmar fills on this floundering site.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on December 23, 2022, 09:25:19 PM
6’4”, 290 lb OT Dillon Wade transfers to Auburn from Tulsa. Would like for him to throw on 15, but welcome the experience.

We might be on to something for next year. Something that resembles an above average 🏈 team.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: chinook on December 23, 2022, 11:34:55 PM
First, we get pictures of a no longer keen Mustang and then simp???  Damn brother!!!  It’s like we are excited about the future of Auburn football again.

#bringbackprowler   
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on December 24, 2022, 07:10:03 AM
#bringbackprowler   
It's possible but I hear he's seeking back pay and management is refusing. 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on December 24, 2022, 10:20:44 PM
Spencer sanders from okie state is one to watch. Qb. Dual threat. Can sling it. He and hew have been in talks.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: chinook on December 25, 2022, 09:34:06 AM
Spencer sanders from okie state is one to watch. Qb. Dual threat. Can sling it. He and hew have been in talks.

hopefully the injury bug doesn’t enter the portal too. 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on December 27, 2022, 04:10:28 PM
The Memphis/Utah St seems somewhat interesting. At least for the purpose of watching the Memphis QB Henigan. That is if in fact he enters the port hole. If watching, the AU fan may recognize one of the RBs, Asa Martin.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 27, 2022, 04:34:26 PM
The reports are that Wake WB, Sam Hartman, is jumping in the port hole.  Those same reports are saying he's most likely headed to Notre Dame. A couple of things.  Hartman would be a big get for anybody.  But, the guy hasn't put his name in yet, so how is it that he's supposedly inking with ND?  A little tampering perhaps?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on December 27, 2022, 04:57:37 PM
The reports are that Wake WB, Sam Hartman, is jumping in the port hole.  Those same reports are saying he's most likely headed to Notre Dame. A couple of things.  Hartman would be a big get for anybody.  But, the guy hasn't put his name in yet, so how is it that he's supposedly inking with ND?  A little tampering perhaps?

Pretty sure these guys are making contact or "showing interest" before the news gets out...kind of the same deal with the Tulane QB. He hasn't put his name out there but yet he has been of interest for almost 2 weeks...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 28, 2022, 11:37:26 AM
I think we've done okay so far with our port hole losses.  To date:

Zach Calzone  QB
Jordon Ingram RB
J.J. Evans  WR Dy-No-Mite
Ze'Vian Caped Crusader  WR
Dazalin Worcestershire  WR
Keiondre Jones  OL
Marquis Robinson  DL
Joko Willis  LB
A.D. Diamond  CB

Basically no production lost.  Doesn't mean a few more won't jump in, but to this point, I can live with all of these.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on December 28, 2022, 12:19:53 PM
The reports are that Wake WB, Sam Hartman, is jumping in the port hole.  Those same reports are saying he's most likely headed to Notre Dame. A couple of things.  Hartman would be a big get for anybody.  But, the guy hasn't put his name in yet, so how is it that he's supposedly inking with ND?  A little tampering perhaps?
I’ll jump in your port hole.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on January 03, 2023, 09:08:20 AM
GH, still keep an eye on Pratt...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 03, 2023, 01:24:35 PM
GH, still keep an eye on Pratt...

I would most def be ok with it.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 03, 2023, 02:13:25 PM
I would most def be ok with it.

Who dat?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 03, 2023, 02:57:47 PM
Who dat?
I have a pretty good idea what he’d be ok with but I’d rather just not know for certain.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on January 03, 2023, 03:02:49 PM
Who dat?

Easy peasy, just one post up Snags. Tulane QB Pratt. He hasn't entered yet but lots of noise he will and AU being the new home...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 03, 2023, 03:41:55 PM
Miss State RB Dillon Johnson commits to....................








The University of Washington
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 03, 2023, 03:48:14 PM
Miss State RB Dillon Johnson commits to....................








The University of Washington

UDubs

I hope he breaks his dick.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 03, 2023, 03:49:10 PM
We didn't want him anyway.  We rollin' 8 deep with five stars at RB.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 03, 2023, 04:18:49 PM
We didn't want him anyway.  We rollin' 8 deep with five stars at RB.

Tell the truth and go to church on Sunday.

Got a chubby situation going on in regards to our backfield potential.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 03, 2023, 04:27:54 PM
Tell the truth and go to church on Sunday.

Got a chubby situation going on in regards to our backfield potential.

I'd like another quality body back there in case of injuries. Otherwise, I like who we have. 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on January 03, 2023, 05:46:06 PM
Miss State RB Dillon Johnson commits to....................

The University of Washington

I chuckled at his choice. USCe would have been a better choice. That brutha gonna freeze up there.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 03, 2023, 07:46:44 PM
I'd like another quality body back there in case of injuries. Otherwise, I like who we have.

I am thankful for Tank’s service, but am ready to see Hunter unleashed on the SEC. Like Mario Fannin and Tre Mason done made a love child.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on January 04, 2023, 12:38:57 AM
I am thankful for Tank’s service, but am ready to see Hunter unleashed on the SEC. Like Mario Fannin and Tre Mason done made a love child.

Nah. He holds onto the ball better than Mario.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on January 04, 2023, 03:11:13 AM
Easy peasy, just one post up Snags. Tulane QB Pratt. He hasn't entered yet but lots of noise he will and AU being the new home...
Sure hope you're right. This guy can spread it around, hit the long ball and has good wheels.
 

Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 04, 2023, 11:24:34 AM
I chuckled at his choice. USCe would have been a better choice. That brutha gonna freeze up there.

They always hit the porthole back down south a year or two later. Like that LB from Huntsville just with Meeeeeetchicken.

I bet Karmello English may too....especially if Harrrrbawwlll leaves for Denver.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 06, 2023, 03:55:24 AM
6’6”, 305 OT Gunner Britton is coming to Auburn from Western KY. The future is looking brighter and brighter.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 06, 2023, 08:42:46 AM
6’6”, 305 OT Gunner Britton is coming to Auburn from Western KY. The future is looking brighter and brighter.
Plus he has a cool name
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: chinook on January 06, 2023, 09:14:21 AM
Plus he has a cool name


like buzz.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 06, 2023, 09:49:47 AM


like buzz.

chinook ain't too shabby either.  Apparently this guy graded leaps and bounds over anyone we had last year, or anyone that we have acquired so far this year in both run & pass blocking.  Put him on the left side of the line with a mauler that we have in Wright, and Hunter will be slicing and dicing.

Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on January 06, 2023, 10:18:55 AM
6’6”, 305 OT Gunner Britton is coming to Auburn from Western KY. The future is looking brighter and brighter.
And now he is staying at AU.
Nice pick up for the good guys.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 06, 2023, 11:52:10 AM
And now he is staying at AU.
Nice pick up for the good guys.

This dude is excellent. His line grades are pretty awesome, especially compared to what we've had.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 06, 2023, 12:11:31 PM
This dude is excellent. His line grades are pretty awesome, especially compared to what we've had.
My second grade art grades were better than what we've had since about 2015.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 06, 2023, 12:26:28 PM
My second grade art grades were better than what we've had since about 2015.

The future is bright.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 06, 2023, 12:27:11 PM
My second grade art grades were better than what we've had since about 2015.

Your words ring true buzzy.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 06, 2023, 12:28:53 PM
The future is bright.

Was practice good?

How about the effort...was the effort there?

No doubt. No doubt at all.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 06, 2023, 01:37:10 PM
Was practice good?

How about the effort...was the effort there?

No doubt. No doubt at all.

Practice was 6&4 solid, but it is still going to be about week 4 before we know what we have and we are still trying to figure out what talent we need to underutilize.   
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 06, 2023, 01:40:35 PM
Practice was 6&4 solid, but it is still going to be about week 4 before we know what we have and we are still trying to figure out what talent we need to underutilize.   
And who needs to call the plays?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on January 06, 2023, 01:43:28 PM
My second grade art grades were better than what we've had since about 2015.

Underachiever
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 06, 2023, 01:44:32 PM
Underachiever
I don't sell myself short.  I'm a tremendous slouch.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on January 06, 2023, 01:50:04 PM
I don't sell myself short.  I'm a tremendous slouch.

Gotta be good at something. Years later our grandchildren will talk good about us. My odds though are greater than most.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: chityeah on January 08, 2023, 12:36:42 AM
And who needs to call the plays?
  I see what you did there.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 08, 2023, 12:10:01 PM
3 nice pickups thus far this weekend. DT, CB, OLB.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on January 08, 2023, 03:27:00 PM
3 nice pickups thus far this weekend. DT, CB, OLB.

WTH? Didn’t they hear Freeze misused the company phone ten years ago!
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 08, 2023, 03:48:21 PM
WTH? Didn’t they hear Freeze misused the company phone ten years ago!
I’m happy for AU and for Bucky but let’s not get carried away with thinking it has too much to do with him, imo. Doug Barfield or GH could land a top ten class at Auburn, assuming they have the booster support and NIL.

NIL is a game changer for AU, I think. And it’s happening at the perfect time for Bucky.

I don’t think the Potato gang would have benefited, so maybe saying Doug and GH would have is a stretch. But you get what I mean.

I think any decent coach, even Gus, would consistently sign top 20 classes at AU, now. With on the field performance, we should consistently see top 10 classes.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on January 08, 2023, 03:50:43 PM
I’m happy for AU and for Bucky but let’s not get carried away with thinking it has too much to do with him, imo. Doug Barfield or GH could land a top ten class at Auburn, assuming they have the booster support and NIL.

NIL is a game changer for AU, I think. And it’s happening at the perfect time for Bucky.

I don’t think the Potato gang would have benefited, so maybe saying Doug and GH would have is a stretch. But you get what I mean.

I think any decent coach, even Gus, would consistently sign top 20 classes at AU, now. With on the field performance, we should consistently see top 10 classes.

So you are saying they don’t care?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on January 08, 2023, 03:52:07 PM
Did we just pick up another DB? 6’2” lbs, CJ Johnson from KatyTX.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 08, 2023, 04:13:33 PM
So you are saying they don’t care?
Are you referring to Barfield and GH?

If so, I don’t think Doug gives a single fuck. It’s hard to read GH. But I don’t care if he cares, anyway.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 08, 2023, 06:16:18 PM
Did we just pick up another DB? 6’2” lbs, CJ Johnson from KatyTX.

“Anutha one.”     -Dj Khaled

We tryin’a be DBU, cuh.

I am lovin’ the momentum we have. Excited about Auburn football again.

Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 08, 2023, 06:57:09 PM
I’m happy for AU and for Bucky but let’s not get carried away with thinking it has too much to do with him, imo. Doug Barfield or GH could land a top ten class at Auburn, assuming they have the booster support and NIL.

NIL is a game changer for AU, I think. And it’s happening at the perfect time for Bucky.

I don’t think the Potato gang would have benefited, so maybe saying Doug and GH would have is a stretch. But you get what I mean.

I think any decent coach, even Gus, would consistently sign top 20 classes at AU, now. With on the field performance, we should consistently see top 10 classes.

You tell ‘em uncle Rico.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 09, 2023, 09:51:19 AM
DT: Lawrence Johnson 6'3" 310 Port Holed from Purdue.

DT: Mosiah Nasil-Kite 6'2" 311 Port Holed from Maryland

LB: Demario Tolan 6'2" 222 Port Holed from LSU

Snag Chub: Port Holed from U Free doin' work.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 09, 2023, 10:34:37 AM
DT: Lawrence Johnson 6'3" 310 Port Holed from Purdue.

DT: Mosiah Nasil-Kite 6'2" 311 Port Holed from Maryland

LB: Demario Tolan 6'2" 222 Port Holed from LSU

Snag Chub: Port Holed from U Free doin' work.

Thinking Tolan is a play right away guy. The rest are going to be pivotal rotation pieces.

The Spencer Sanders buzz seems to be subsiding. He visited Ole Miss over Auburn this past weekend, apparently. Not sure who is turning who away in that scenario.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 09, 2023, 01:07:37 PM
DT: Lawrence Johnson 6'3" 310 Port Holed from Purdue.

DT: Mosiah Nasil-Kite 6'2" 311 Port Holed from Maryland

LB: Demario Tolan 6'2" 222 Port Holed from LSU

Snag Chub: Port Holed from U Free doin' work.
These top 2 guys are getting up there into the Token weight division. I just hope they can move a little faster.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on January 09, 2023, 05:45:00 PM
Just added 6’6” WR from Cincy, Nick Mardner!

Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 09, 2023, 10:15:55 PM
Just added 6’6” WR from Cincy, Nick Mardner!

Add all American rb from south Florida to the list too. Brian battie. Consistent 1000 yard rusher.

We gettin playas.

A good auburn and good Florida are the Main keys to slowing this Georgia train. It’s straight truth.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on January 10, 2023, 10:30:46 AM
Add all American rb from south Florida to the list too. Brian battie. Consistent 1000 yard rusher.

We gettin playas.

A good auburn and good Florida are the Main keys to slowing this Georgia train. It’s straight truth.

I'm exited about the RB Battie because of his return game skillz. He is a legitimate threat every time he touches the ball. Also excited about this 6'-6 Mardner kid. Wow. You add him with King, Brown, Moore, etc, the WR room is perhaps tied with the RB room as most talented on the team. The DB room is by far the most talented. Lets not forget Fairweather and perhaps King at TE.

Freeze in just over a month has raised the floor and some ceilings in every single position room to a place that we haven't seen in  4/5 years. Amazing. Thing is, Freeze/Caddy/Zac are not done yet.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Vladimir on January 10, 2023, 11:56:31 AM
I'm exited about the RB Battie because of his return game skillz. He is a legitimate threat every time he touches the ball. Also excited about this 6'-6 Mardner kid. Wow. You add him with King, Brown, Moore, etc, the WR room is perhaps tied with the RB room as most talented on the team. The DB room is by far the most talented. Lets not forget Fairweather and perhaps King at TE.

Freeze in just over a month has raised the floor and some ceilings in every single position room to a place that we haven't seen in  4/5 years. Amazing. Thing is, Freeze/Caddy/Zac are not done yet.
If opposing defense must count to 5 Mississippi, Auburn could make it to Iron Bowl.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 10, 2023, 02:17:07 PM
More numbers and experience on the line.  Avery Jones inks with Auburn.  Started every game at center for East Carolina this year.  6'4" 290.

That's the extent of my 411 on the guy, but I love the fact that we have another O-lineman coming in with plenty of playing time, especially at center.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on January 10, 2023, 02:54:57 PM
More numbers and experience on the line.  Avery Jones inks with Auburn.  Started every game at center for East Carolina this year.  6'4" 290.

That's the extent of my 411 on the guy, but I love the fact that we have another O-lineman coming in with plenty of playing time, especially at center.

I'm quite erect.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 10, 2023, 03:05:14 PM
I'm quite erect.

Now I'm aroused.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on January 10, 2023, 04:52:09 PM
More numbers and experience on the line.  Avery Jones inks with Auburn.  Started every game at center for East Carolina this year.  6'4" 290.

That's the extent of my 411 on the guy, but I love the fact that we have another O-lineman coming in with plenty of playing time, especially at center.

Could be IOL picking Auburn tonight also. Kid from Baylor, Micah Mazzccua...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 10, 2023, 05:37:21 PM
Could be IOL picking Auburn tonight also. Kid from Baylor, Micah Mazzccua...

Would be huge.  Entire offensive line would be retooled vs our 1 capable starter, Wright.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 11, 2023, 10:19:17 AM
I'm quite erect.
I thought that was a zit.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on January 11, 2023, 11:12:18 AM
Would be huge.  Entire offensive line would be retooled vs our 1 capable starter, Wright.

He committed to Florida. I ain't mad tho. This OL class with HS signees and the Port Hole is something to be excited about as is...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 11, 2023, 12:19:24 PM
He committed to Florida. I ain't mad tho. This OL class with HS signees and the Port Hole is something to be excited about as is...

How excited?

Are you hAUrd?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 11, 2023, 12:37:11 PM
He committed to Florida. I ain't mad tho. This OL class with HS signees and the Port Hole is something to be excited about as is...

Part of the daily routine while dropping little princess off at daycare is to listen to Locked On Auburn on Spotify.  My 2 year old even has gotten to the point of being able to recite some of the intro. to the show.  It is not spectacular by any means, but gives me a daily fix on Auburn football news/speculation.  This morning, they were saying a likely scenario (as expert an opinion as my own) that the line-up could look as follows:

LT: Britton
LG: Wright
C: Jones
RG: Miller
RT: Wade

On paper, a lot sexier than last year's line.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on January 11, 2023, 01:02:06 PM
How excited?

Are you hAUrd?

Like a rock...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 11, 2023, 03:07:36 PM
Like a rock...

So sexy...not like that wiregrass queer. Dude smells like unwashed butthole. Probably because...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on January 11, 2023, 03:28:23 PM
So sexy...not like that wiregrass queer. Dude smells like unwashed butthole. Probably because...

No secret WT loves some unwashed butth...I mean port hole...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 11, 2023, 07:29:26 PM
No secret WT loves some unwashed butth...I mean port hole...
I really do love me some hole, wait…
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 12, 2023, 07:38:58 AM
I really do love me some hole, wait…

Snags has hacked your account. Just fyi.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on January 12, 2023, 09:31:02 AM
Snags has hacked your account. Just fyi.

Hey Snags, GH called you a hack!!!
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 12, 2023, 11:18:50 AM
Mmmm....butthole!!!


Female butthole.  Definitely female butthole.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 12, 2023, 11:21:44 AM
Back to the proper hole for a second.  Just saw a Yahoo article projecting Justin Rogers, Kentucky D-lineman, to Auburn.

6'3" 332.  Started 12 games this year with 35 tackles.

Go get him U.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 12, 2023, 11:28:30 AM
Back to the proper hole for a second.  Just saw a Yahoo article projecting Justin Rogers, Kentucky D-lineman, to Auburn.

6'3" 332.  Started 12 games this year with 35 tackles.

Go get him U.

That’s a rather large young man. Between he and Jones, that’s close to 700 lbs of shit your pants for opposing centers & guards.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 12, 2023, 03:08:41 PM
U got him.

That means Marcus Harris may be the only interior D-lineman under 300.  At least that plays.  If any of these new guys can step up and bring the pain off the edge, this might be a kick ass line. 

Gawd, I hate how I talk myself into us being SEC West champs, just because we're finally getting some consistent, positive news.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on January 12, 2023, 04:06:06 PM
https://twitter.com/JFergusonAU/status/1613619413600669697
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 12, 2023, 04:37:51 PM
https://twitter.com/JFergusonAU/status/1613619413600669697

Wood
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 12, 2023, 05:32:17 PM
https://twitter.com/JFergusonAU/status/1613619413600669697
It is amazing what you can do when you actually try.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 12, 2023, 06:06:14 PM
It is amazing what you can do when you actually try.
Wes definitely needs to step it up but calling attention to his poor posting, publicly, only exacerbates the situation.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 12, 2023, 10:04:07 PM
https://twitter.com/JFergusonAU/status/1613619413600669697

You my boy blue.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Kaos on January 13, 2023, 05:01:22 PM
Is Quackadilly Blip still on the roster?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 13, 2023, 05:16:22 PM
Is Quackadilly Blip still on the roster?

Not yet, but it looks like we may land D'squarious Green next week.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 14, 2023, 08:15:21 PM
We got another LB, Austin Keys, from Ole Miss! Badassery is afoot.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on January 14, 2023, 09:07:07 PM
We got another LB, Austin Keys, from Ole Miss! Badassery is afoot.
Looks like we're mending ahead of schedule. 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on January 15, 2023, 12:39:11 PM
Any word on the LB visiting from Virginia???
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on January 15, 2023, 02:28:06 PM
Any word on the LB visiting from Virginia???
yes
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 15, 2023, 02:31:01 PM
yes

Haven’t you heard?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 15, 2023, 06:30:19 PM
We got another LB, Austin Keys, from Ole Miss! Badassery is afoot.

We’re destroying their program in about 6 different ways since November. It’s funny.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 16, 2023, 10:55:53 AM
Haven’t you heard?

B-B-B-B-B-B-B-B-Bird bird bird, Bird is the word.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 16, 2023, 04:09:12 PM
Not a port hole transfer, but since we're talking new players.....

The RB room just got a little more crowded. 6' 205.

Christian Burnette, a running back/outside linebacker from Faith Academy in Mobile, AL, has announced that he will be continuing his academic and athletic career at Auburn University, per his social media.

Burnette was a standout running back at Faith, rushing for 1,205 yards (6.8 yards per carry) and 16 touchdowns. He also added on 16 receptions for 212 yards and one touchdown. He led the Rams in all-purpose yards and helped them on their way to a semifinal AHSAA playoff berth.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 17, 2023, 01:21:40 PM
Not a port hole transfer, but since we're talking new players.....

The RB room just got a little more crowded. 6' 205.

Christian Burnette, a running back/outside linebacker from Faith Academy in Mobile, AL, has announced that he will be continuing his academic and athletic career at Auburn University, per his social media.

Burnette was a standout running back at Faith, rushing for 1,205 yards (6.8 yards per carry) and 16 touchdowns. He also added on 16 receptions for 212 yards and one touchdown. He led the Rams in all-purpose yards and helped them on their way to a semifinal AHSAA playoff berth.

I was on the fence before, but with this new addition.... I feel like we can win right away.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 17, 2023, 01:42:55 PM
I was on the fence before, but with this new addition.... I feel like we can win right away.

I aint even going there SnakeyPoo. Bad mojo. Karma. Juju. Nope, not doing it.

BtDubbz - the ole miss grove mafia (<snicker>) is threatening to release some more juice about Hewww "cause we mad as hell hes done messed us up!".

That crew is hilarious.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 17, 2023, 03:16:05 PM
I was on the fence before, but with this new addition.... I feel like we can win right away.
Now?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 17, 2023, 03:34:04 PM
Now?

Sure can, McNurra (said with 3 towel twirls).
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 17, 2023, 03:56:29 PM
Sure can, McNurra (said with 3 towel twirls).
(https://www.al.com/resizer/SnbVjBFkusBzoc8u8_zgovzBhyw=/1280x0/smart/cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/953118/KZIFW.gif)
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on January 17, 2023, 04:04:12 PM
I aint even going there SnakeyPoo. Bad mojo. Karma. Juju. Nope, not doing it.

BtDubbz - the ole miss grove mafia (<snicker>) is threatening to release some more juice about Hewww "cause we mad as hell hes done messed us up!".

That crew is hilarious.

Oh noes.  They gots receipts.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 17, 2023, 04:14:44 PM
I aint even going there SnakeyPoo. Bad mojo. Karma. Juju. Nope, not doing it.

BtDubbz - the ole miss grove mafia (<snicker>) is threatening to release some more juice about Hewww "cause we mad as hell hes done messed us up!".

That crew is hilarious.

Yeah, but can we win right away this year?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: djsimp on January 18, 2023, 11:34:06 AM
Yeah, but can we win right away this year?

McNurra and towel swirls already given, so yes. Btw, we have Auburn is the place to be with the best player names. That account for 2 wins by itself.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on January 18, 2023, 07:50:19 PM
Boise St's all everything qb, Bachmeier is transferring to....LaTech?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 18, 2023, 08:40:24 PM
Oh noes.  They gots receipts.

Neal mccredddy dun said so!

Biggest travesty of lane kiffin at ole miss is it’s made that entire bunch the most delusional bunch of asshats in the secw. They actually think they are on par with the super power programs. It’s hilarious.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on January 19, 2023, 08:54:46 AM
Boise St's all everything qb, Bachmeier is transferring to....LaTech?
Done with taters...he's on a personal quest for gumbo.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on January 19, 2023, 02:09:37 PM
Odd move, but former Okie State QB, Spenser Sanders, chose Ole Miss as his next destination.  Laney must not have much faith in Jaxson Dart anymore.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 19, 2023, 03:21:06 PM
Odd move, but former Okie State QB, Spenser Sanders, chose Ole Miss as his next destination.  Laney must not have much faith in Jaxson Dart anymore.

Dart and Sanders seem pretty apples to apples to me, with maybe Dart still having a higher ceiling. Ole Miss, by all appearances, is on the decline… and I don’t mind one bit.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 19, 2023, 07:43:00 PM
Dart and Sanders seem pretty apples to apples to me, with maybe Dart still having a higher ceiling. Ole Miss, by all appearances, is on the decline… and I don’t mind one bit.

Add to that they just took another portal qb a day or two before too. Lane is a weird mfer. Dart was NOT their issue last year. I’m considering lane train a disaster averted for us.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 19, 2023, 08:47:27 PM
Add to that they just took another portal qb a day or two before too. Lane is a weird mfer. Dart was NOT their issue last year. I’m considering lane train a disaster averted for us.

I thought he would have been a terrible fit. He is the same coach he was before taking lessons from the garden gnome up state. Good enough offense, porous defense, and shitty decision-making skills in and out of game. Considerably more inept morally than Hugh ever was, but doesn’t blast the Good News across all platforms before sourcing some “high-class” action, and has the privilege of never being seriously investigated for his misdeeds. That investigation probably would have happened had he taken the Auburn job, though.

I’m a fan of who we’ve got, what he’s done since getting the job, and the hope/excitement that he has instilled in the base.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on January 20, 2023, 08:03:18 AM


I’m a fan of who we’ve got, what he’s done since getting the job, and the hope/excitement that he has instilled in the base.
Given the choice I agree Auburn got the better head coach. I think of Kiffin as more of a play caller much like Petrino.


Just observing the second half of the schedule it did appear that Dart was not "the guy" that could bail Ole Miss out of a deficit. Kiffin made the choice because at least IMO, I think he saw the same. 
Auburn offered a better fit for Sanders and several other available QBs in the early portal all who chose to go elsewhere.


Doubtful Ashford transformed into Nick Marshall over the last few months so it's somewhat strange that we weren't able to entice at least one new veteran into the fold that "isn't afraid of competition."
The facilities, the surrounding cast with an established starting back, a few new receivers and a retooled line should have been enough with our offensive staff to add another QB.


Guess we'll just have to roll with what we got.












 



Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on January 20, 2023, 09:02:19 AM
Given the choice I agree Auburn got the better head coach. I think of Kiffin as more of a play caller much like Petrino.


Just observing the second half of the schedule it did appear that Dart was not "the guy" that could bail Ole Miss out of a deficit. Kiffin made the choice because at least IMO, I think he saw the same. 
Auburn offered a better fit for Sanders and several other available QBs in the early portal all who chose to go elsewhere.


Doubtful Ashford transformed into Nick Marshall over the last few months so it's somewhat strange that we weren't able to entice at least one new veteran into the fold that "isn't afraid of competition."
The facilities, the surrounding cast with an established starting back, a few new receivers and a retooled line should have been enough with our offensive staff to add another QB.


Guess we'll just have to roll with what we got.

Could be that 'ol Hue saw something in Ashford that intrigued him.  That combined with the fact that the newborn giraffe has decided to go through spring practices makes him think he can wait it out and see who is available after the practices of spring are over to look elsewhere if needed.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 20, 2023, 11:32:45 AM
I thought he would have been a terrible fit. He is the same coach he was before taking lessons from the garden gnome up state. Good enough offense, porous defense, and shitty decision-making skills in and out of game. Considerably more inept morally than Hugh ever was, but doesn’t blast the Good News across all platforms before sourcing some “high-class” action, and has the privilege of never being seriously investigated for his misdeeds. That investigation probably would have happened had he taken the Auburn job, though.

I’m a fan of who we’ve got, what he’s done since getting the job, and the hope/excitement that he has instilled in the base.

if the public knew half of what many of these other coaches have done or the remote direction of which their moral compasses point.......Lane may be one of the biggest offenders too. The fiasco with he and Layla has been very forgotten. Upon some research, its pretty obvious the dude is 100% morally bankrupt and always will be. Ive been vocal about 2nd chances. Almost anyone can make their peace and 180 their life after a mistake. But Kiffin is one of those that isn't defined by a singular instance of something. He has a pattern of over a decade of bad behavior.

Hes always looking for the "mistress" or the greener grass - figuratively in his career and in his personal life. And honestly as a HC in a conference this high profile, the professional side of that may be more important. The guy is always looking to the next gig...always. This goes back to USC, UT, Raiders and USC again.

All that factored into his coaching flaws - just is not worth the hype and money he receives. He is a pure play caller and overage frat boy wannabe playing the role of HC at a major sec program and you see the results. His in-game decisions are bewildering. NO...THANKS.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 20, 2023, 11:37:00 AM
Given the choice I agree Auburn got the better head coach. I think of Kiffin as more of a play caller much like Petrino.


Just observing the second half of the schedule it did appear that Dart was not "the guy" that could bail Ole Miss out of a deficit. Kiffin made the choice because at least IMO, I think he saw the same. 
Auburn offered a better fit for Sanders and several other available QBs in the early portal all who chose to go elsewhere.


Doubtful Ashford transformed into Nick Marshall over the last few months so it's somewhat strange that we weren't able to entice at least one new veteran into the fold that "isn't afraid of competition."
The facilities, the surrounding cast with an established starting back, a few new receivers and a retooled line should have been enough with our offensive staff to add another QB.


Guess we'll just have to roll with what we got.

spring practice will reveal many more portal opportunities. You can sign one at any time but they cant show up until summer....thats all the deadline earlier this week was for really (spring semester).
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on January 20, 2023, 11:47:51 AM
spring practice will reveal many more portal opportunities. You can sign one at any time but they cant show up until summer....thats all the deadline earlier this week was for really (spring semester).
I'm glad for it bc we do need a solid backup. Maybe we end up with someone similar to Ashford.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 20, 2023, 11:52:46 AM
I'm glad for it bc we do need a solid backup. Maybe we end up with someone similar to Ashford.

Robbie needs competition. I don't think anyone expects TJ to be around after A Day.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on January 20, 2023, 01:24:28 PM
Robbie needs competition. I don't think anyone expects TJ to be around after A Day.

Adios to Jeremy Johnson part 2. The room gets better just with the prospect of his absence, not taking reps away from people that have actual potential to compete at the SEC level. I think Hugh wanted McCall, then shifted to wanting to exclusively work with Ashford to see how coachable he is when McCall didn’t work out. We will either get a depth piece or a potential starter in May depending on how spring looks with RA & HG, if I was a betting man.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on January 20, 2023, 02:17:49 PM
Adios to Jeremy Johnson part 2. The room gets better just with the prospect of his absence, not taking reps away from people that have actual potential to compete at the SEC level. I think Hugh wanted McCall, then shifted to wanting to exclusively work with Ashford to see how coachable he is when McCall didn’t work out. We will either get a depth piece or a potential starter in May depending on how spring looks with RA & HG, if I was a betting man.

May 1 is the next portal opening date. Thats when I would expect him to leave if hes gonna.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on February 02, 2023, 10:47:29 AM
Even though this is the Port Hole thread, it's where we're talking noobies coming to teh Planez.  Great day for the good guys yesterday on two fronts. As expected, 4* RB, Jeremiah Cobb, inked with the Tigers.  We also got a 2024 commitment from 4* DB, Jaylen Lewis.  Next came a verbal for 2025 from a 6'6" 280 pound O-lineman.  Forget his name. Malik Something or Other.  Already on the radar of quite a few big dogs.

Lourde Bruce got the signature of 5* point guard, Tahaad Pettiford.  Great news, but tempered just a bit.  Never turn down a five star, but realize he's 5'11" 160.  Corch Pearlz needs one of those things at the fair that shows a minimum height requirement to ride this ride.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on February 02, 2023, 10:57:35 AM
Even though this is the Port Hole thread, it's where we're talking noobies coming to teh Planez.  Great day for the good guys yesterday on two fronts. As expected, 4* RB, Jeremiah Cobb, inked with the Tigers.  We also got a 2024 commitment from 4* DB, Jaylen Lewis.  Next came a verbal for 2025 from a 6'6" 280 pound O-lineman.  Forget his name. Malik Something or Other.  Already on the radar of quite a few big dogs.

Lourde Bruce got the signature of 5* point guard, Tahaad Pettiford.  Great news, but tempered just a bit.  Never turn down a five star, but realize he's 5'11" 160.  Corch Pearlz needs one of those things at the fair that shows a minimum height requirement to ride this ride.
Snag's is antimidget.
The little fella can ball my friend... just on a smaller scale.

 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on February 02, 2023, 11:30:31 AM
Snag's is antimidget.
The little fella can ball my friend... just on a smaller scale.

I am not anti-midget.  I'm an Anti-Dentite.

Here's the dealio. What have we been harping on all season?  The fact that our guards can't guard anyone with length, nor can they shoot over them.  No, I'm never going to turn down a 5 star baller at any position. Damn glad to get him.  But, just accept that if we don't get bigger in our back court, expect more of the same.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on February 02, 2023, 11:32:46 AM
Snag's is antimidget.
The little fella can ball my friend... just on a smaller scale.
Snaggs also knows a little German
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on February 02, 2023, 11:41:04 AM
Snaggs also knows a little German

He's right over there.

Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on February 02, 2023, 03:32:27 PM
Snaggs also knows a little German
Kleine Pointguards sind auch Menschen.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on February 02, 2023, 04:09:50 PM
He's right over there.

Know any good white basketball players?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on February 03, 2023, 12:12:54 AM
Kleine Pointguards sind auch Menschen.

Baron Von . Is that you.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on February 03, 2023, 12:19:42 PM
Not to be overlooked, is the fact that Jeremiah Cobb's teammate, Gabe Russo, signed as a Preferred Walk On.  Don't even know what that means. 

Russo is a punter/kicker, and listed as a 5 star All American.  I'm good with that.

Now, if U Free would get off his lazy ass and sign a Long Snapper, this class might be something. Sheesh!!!
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on February 03, 2023, 11:48:48 PM
Dax should have a kid old enough by now, right?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on February 04, 2023, 08:01:07 AM
Dax should have a kid old enough by now, right?
Longsnapper U baby!
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on February 04, 2023, 03:53:51 PM
Being speculated that McCall is working to graduate this spring so that he can come to Auburn in May. If true, another win or 2 for the good guys.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on February 06, 2023, 09:39:29 AM
Being speculated that McCall is working to graduate this spring so that he can come to Auburn in May. If true, another win or 2 for the good guys.

Would be YUGGGEEE
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on March 23, 2023, 11:28:10 AM
Port Hole update.

Linebackers, Kam Brown and Desmond Tisdol, are exiting stage left. Tisdol stings a little, since he was getting more playing time, and provided some depth at the position.  Maybe we can grab some experience from the port hole after the Spring.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on March 23, 2023, 12:05:08 PM
Port Hole update.

Linebackers, Kam Brown and Desmond Tisdol, are exiting stage left. Tisdol stings a little, since he was getting more playing time, and provided some depth at the position.  Maybe we can grab some experience from the port hole after the Spring.

This is true about Tisdol. But he always seemed a step slow and out of position.
So I am not really sure of the impact long term. 
Brown did not seem to be coming along as fast as he should have. But there was always hope.
Hate to lose the depth.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on March 23, 2023, 04:43:43 PM
si.com

The transfer portal giveth, and the transfer portal taketh away.

The Tigers have lost two backup linebackers to the portal in the last day, with Kameron Brown and Desmond Tisdol announcing plans to enter the portal on Wednesday.

Hugh Freeze noted on Monday afternoon that linebacker was one of the deeper units on the team. Now, with two men out, the rotation gets a little tighter.

Here's an updated look at the entire room as the Tigers work through spring practice.

#0 DeMario Tolan, So.
- 6-foot-1, 203 lbs

Bio: Transfer from LSU, recorded 10 tackles in 12 games.

Projection: Potential starter

#9 Eugene Asante, Jr.
- 6-foot-1, 219 lbs

Bio: Transfer from North Carolina, 62 career tackles, injured last season.

Projection: Contributing backup

#12 Austin Keys, Jr.
- 6-foot-2, 235 lbs

Bio: Transfer from Ole Miss, 51 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 2.0 sacks in two seasons with Rebels.

Projection: Starter

#13 Cam Riley, Jr.
- 6-foot-5, 237 lbs

Bio: Appeared in 33 games for Auburn, 88 career tackles (65 last season), 4.5 TFL.

Projection: Starter

#17 Robert Woodyard Jr, RS Fr.
- 6-foot-0, 241 lbs

Bio: Top-150 prospect in 2022 class, appeared in four games for Auburn last season, recording four tackles.

Projection: Backup

#31 Powell Gordon, RS Fr.
- 6-foot-2, 222 lbs

Bio: Three-star prospect, captain at Auburn High School, redshirted in 2022.

Projection: Third-string

#32 Wesley Steiner, Sr.
- 6-foot-0, 239 lbs

Bio: Appeared in 34 games over three seasons for Auburn, recorded 70 total career tackles, career-high 46 in 2022.

Projection: Backup

#46 Jake Levant, Jr.

- 6-foot-1, 233 lbs

Bio: Appeared in 20 total games for Auburn over three seasons, recorded 4 tackles in 2022. Earned scholarship during fall camp.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on April 15, 2023, 09:35:01 AM
Opened back up today. As of this post, Brown (LB), Tisdol (LB), Dawson (WR), and M’ba (DL) are out.


I guess I could have put (BW) for “Bench Warmer” instead.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: AUJarhead on April 15, 2023, 11:10:18 AM
Opened back up today. As of this post, Brown (LB), Tisdol (LB), Dawson (WR), and M’ba (DL) are out.


I guess I could have put (BW) for “Bench Warmer” instead.

Seems to be a recurring theme in a ton of portal moves.  Don't like the play time you're getting?  Leave!  Why should you be expected to go talk to your coach and ask them what you can do in practice to earn more playing time.  That's the old way of thinking, you boomers.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on April 15, 2023, 04:45:18 PM
Seems to be a recurring theme in a ton of portal moves.  Don't like the play time you're getting?  Leave!  Why should you be expected to go talk to your coach and ask them what you can do in practice to earn more playing time.  That's the old way of thinking, you boomers.
I am not pleased at all with the lack of respect for me, here and there are very few Likes and compliments that come my way.

I would definitely enter the portal and carry my talents to somewhere other than the x but I know that’s exactly what most want me to do. So, I refuse.

Sticks and stones, motherfuckers.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on April 25, 2023, 02:44:05 PM
Jeffrey M'baaaaaaaa winds up at Purdue.  Home of the big ass drum.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on April 28, 2023, 10:49:16 AM
D-lineman, Tobechi Okoli, jumps in the port hole.  Moved the needle about as much as Skretch Akingboooladoolabo.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on April 28, 2023, 10:54:53 AM
D-lineman, Tobechi Okoli, jumps in the port hole.  Moved the needle about as much as Skretch Akingboooladoolabo.

Never heard of him.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on April 28, 2023, 11:30:52 AM
Craig McDonald follows him into the transfunctioner.  Whip his ass Craig!
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on April 28, 2023, 11:55:34 AM
Never heard of him.

Exactly
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on April 28, 2023, 12:31:36 PM
Never heard of him.
This guy, here, is dead.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on April 28, 2023, 12:36:15 PM
I always thought that MacDonald was a clown. 🤡
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on April 28, 2023, 01:51:01 PM
I always thought that MacDonald was a clown. 🤡
I think his dad was a farmer
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on April 28, 2023, 02:04:31 PM
I think his dad was a farmer

Heard on his farm, he had a cow. Just the 1.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on April 28, 2023, 02:31:19 PM
I think his dad was a farmer
I thought he is a restaurateur. I could be wrong. It’s not likely but possible.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on April 28, 2023, 02:59:20 PM
I thought he is a restaurateur. I could be wrong. It’s not likely but possible.
That's a Kroc
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on April 28, 2023, 03:18:58 PM
That's a Kroc
Aren't you just a Ray of sunshine.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on April 28, 2023, 03:50:31 PM
Aren't you just a Ray of sunshine.
Agreed. That’s no way to have a happy meal.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on April 29, 2023, 03:06:56 PM
I think his dad was a farmer

He had a farm, but he never farmed it. It was just a tax write off.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on April 29, 2023, 05:02:52 PM
He had a farm, but he never farmed it. It was just a tax write off.

A lazy farmer who wouldn’t hoe his corn.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on April 29, 2023, 05:05:47 PM
Casey Thompson, formerly of Nebraska and Texas, is scheduled to visit. Looking at stats, he is about as good as Bo Nix… a low 60’s passer. Would be an upgrade over what we have.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on April 29, 2023, 09:24:59 PM
Casey Thompson, formerly of Nebraska and Texas, is scheduled to visit. Looking at stats, he is about as good as Bo Nix… a low 60’s passer. Would be an upgrade over what we have.
You mean Bo Nix behind a shitty line.
If he can be Bo Nix behind a good line, I’ll go for that!
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: jmar on May 03, 2023, 07:43:37 AM
Can somebody please persuade Finley to leave?
 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 03, 2023, 08:43:06 AM
Can somebody please persuade Finley to leave?
I did my best.  Hope it worked.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 03, 2023, 11:36:23 AM
I did my best.  Hope it worked.

Thank you for your service.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 03, 2023, 02:10:01 PM
Here's what  a combination of the port hole, and shitty recruiting will do for you.  Out of the entire 2021 cruitin' class, including port holers, we now have the following left on the roster:

Jar Kwez Hunter

Garner Langlo

Cayden Bridges

Donovan Kaufman
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on May 03, 2023, 02:49:49 PM
Here's what  a combination of the port hole, and shitty recruiting will do for you.  Out of the entire 2021 cruitin' class, including port holers, we now have the following left on the roster:

Jar Kwez Hunter

Garner Langlo

Cayden Bridges

Donovan Kaufman
I usually only casually glance at anything you write. If that much. Like most people.

But when I saw Jarquez in the porthole thread, I almost went old school Kaos on some motherfuckers.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 03, 2023, 03:05:08 PM
I usually only casually glance at anything you write. If that much. Like most people.

But when I saw Jarquez in the porthole thread, I almost went old school Kaos on some motherfuckers.

Tomato to the face.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on May 03, 2023, 03:44:08 PM
Here's what  a combination of the port hole, and shitty recruiting will do for you.  Out of the entire 2021 cruitin' class, including port holers, we now have the following left on the roster:

Jar Kwez Hunter

Garner Langlo

Cayden Bridges

Donovan Kaufman

Kaufmann was a transfer, no?  Not really a croot in that sense.

Looks like we're getting the MichSt QB.  And this twat should get you all tingly in your jiggly bits:
https://twitter.com/JLeeAULive/status/1653847229348601858
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on May 03, 2023, 03:56:54 PM
Kaufmann was a transfer, no?  Not really a croot in that sense.

Looks like we're getting the MichSt QB.  And this twat should get you all tingly in your jiggly bits:
https://twitter.com/JLeeAULive/status/1653847229348601858
Donovan’s brother was Andy. Andy was a professional wrestler.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 03, 2023, 04:05:31 PM
Donovan’s brother was Andy. Andy was a professional wrestler.
And the voice of Mighty Mouse
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 03, 2023, 04:52:00 PM
Kaufmann was a transfer, no?  Not really a croot in that sense.

Looks like we're getting the MichSt QB.  And this twat should get you all tingly in your jiggly bits:
https://twitter.com/JLeeAULive/status/1653847229348601858

Thus, the "Out of the entire 2021 cruitin' class, including port holers, we now have the following left on the roster:"

Never gonna' turn down a 6'9" 345 lb OT.  But realistically, his suitors right now are Mississippi State, Eastern Kentucky, Jackson State and La. Tech. But we need numbers.  Big numbers on that side of the ball.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 04, 2023, 08:11:27 AM
Thus, the "Out of the entire 2021 cruitin' class, including port holers, we now have the following left on the roster:"

Never gonna' turn down a 6'9" 345 lb OT.  But realistically, his suitors right now are Mississippi State, Eastern Kentucky, Jackson State and La. Tech. But we need numbers.  Big numbers on that side of the ball.

Play it Big Pookie!
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 04, 2023, 11:51:18 AM
A lot of BUZZ KILLINGTON on Payton Thorne squeezing through the port hole and committing to the War Eagles. Could be just rumor, but hopefully we hear something soon either way.

If it happens, I see it as a definite upgrade, to say the least.  There were times when I thought Ashford was as bad as anything Auburn had ever put on the field at QB.  We're talking Kadril Frayzha, Fetal Mosely bad. Yes, a lot of that had to do with being thrown into the fire behind a shitty line in a Bryman Hatpin offense.  I will admit that when Caddy took over, and got back to the basics, in a run oriented offense, RA showed a few flashes of what could be, especially with his athleticism. 

But the guy is a total unknown.

Payton Thorne would bring two years of starting experience in the Big 10.  In 2021, Meat Chicken State went 11-2.  Thorne was:

235-389  60.4%  3,240 yards  27 TD  10 INT

MSU fell hard to 5-7 last year.

242-387  62%  2,679 yards  19 TD  11 INT

Not overwhelming stats, but solid.  A little concern with the interceptions, but way more good than bad.  To put it in perspective, since Cam Newton in 2010, only once has an AU quarterback thrown for 19 or more TD's.  Nick Marshall threw for 20 TD's in 2014.   
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: The Six on May 08, 2023, 10:16:51 AM
Is Hew done port hole fishing or are there more carp to bring into the boat?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 08, 2023, 10:25:01 AM
Is Hew done port hole fishing or are there more carp to bring into the boat?

Thinking Auburn is in good standing with the WR's from Colorado and North Texas, the OL from Tulsa, and the Edge from James Madison.  That's at least what the talking heads that I listen to on the daily think.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on May 08, 2023, 11:07:30 AM
Thinking Auburn is in good standing with the WR's from Colorado and North Texas, the OL from Tulsa, and the Edge from James Madison.  That's at least what the talking heads that I listen to on the daily think.

true words Snake although the pundits seem to think Keon Coleman is a no - mutual from both sides.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 08, 2023, 04:23:47 PM
I have eligibility left.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: CCTAU on May 08, 2023, 04:40:30 PM
I have eligibility left.
You've been on a medical redshirt for over thirty years. Give it up already!
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 08, 2023, 04:49:29 PM
I have eligibility left.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 08, 2023, 07:00:02 PM
You've been on a medical redshirt for over thirty years. Give it up already!

Damn it, I still have my Covid year left.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 09, 2023, 09:41:40 AM
Auburn picks up a large rodent from the port hole.  Jaden Muskrat. A 6'3" 307 lb. O-lineman from Tulsa.  Started 12 games last year for the Golden Hurrycane. 

Add some experience to the depth chart.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 10, 2023, 11:39:10 AM
Former AU OT, Colby Smith, lands just down the road at Troy.  6'8" 320.  Let's see if he can crack the starting line up at a Group of 5 school. 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 10, 2023, 12:17:26 PM
Former AU OT, Colby Smith, lands just down the road at Troy.  6'8" 320.  Let's see if he can crack the starting line up at a Group of 5 school.

That's a big boy to not have sniffed the starting line up.  Must be addicted to ankle weights.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on May 12, 2023, 03:22:45 PM
TJ Finley gone....to TXSt.

https://twitter.com/aldotcomTigers/status/1657096563544449034
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 12, 2023, 03:46:43 PM
TJ Finley gone....to TXSt.

https://twitter.com/aldotcomTigers/status/1657096563544449034

The Bobcats, of teh Sun Belts, were 4-8 last year.  They might could use a tall, young stroonnng gentleman named Steadman.  Or TJ.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Buzz Killington on May 12, 2023, 03:59:13 PM
TJ Finley gone....to TXSt.

https://twitter.com/aldotcomTigers/status/1657096563544449034
Coach Ed Gennaro will be happy to have him
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 16, 2023, 09:49:15 AM
GH broke the news by text. Have to give credit to the news source.  North Texas Mean Green Grad Transfer, Larry Nixon, chooses the good guys.

6'2" 236 OLB

Nixon appeared in 41 games over the course of four seasons for the Mean Green, collecting  245 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. In 2022, Nixon started all 14 games for UNT, racking up 105 tackles, 5.5 TFL and a sack.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on May 16, 2023, 10:18:03 AM
GH broke the news by text. Have to give credit to the news source.  North Texas Mean Green Grad Transfer, Larry Nixon, chooses the good guys.

6'2" 236 OLB

Nixon appeared in 41 games over the course of four seasons for the Mean Green, collecting  245 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. In 2022, Nixon started all 14 games for UNT, racking up 105 tackles, 5.5 TFL and a sack.

Hes PREDICTED to come to the good guys today by On3 and Rivals. Don't think it's happened yet. Would be a YUGGGGE get though, as OLB may be the thinnest room on the team now.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 16, 2023, 10:48:03 AM
Hes PREDICTED to come to the good guys today by On3 and Rivals. Don't think it's happened yet. Would be a YUGGGGE get though, as OLB may be the thinnest room on the team now.

His addition would likely make that room a strength on this team.  We just need some WR's, and I think we will be sneaky good.  Good enough to have a chance against anyone not named Georgia.  This year's team kind of reminds me of the pieces we had in place on the 2009 team.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 16, 2023, 11:12:57 AM
Hes PREDICTED to come to the good guys today by On3 and Rivals. Don't think it's happened yet. Would be a YUGGGGE get though, as OLB may be the thinnest room on the team now.

Yeah, reading comprehension has pretty much gone out the window in my old age.  But to be fair, the lighting in this retirement home is pathetic.  And I only get to check messages between exercise and craft classes.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 16, 2023, 11:56:23 AM
His addition would likely make that room a strength on this team.  We just need some WR's, and I think we will be sneaky good.  Good enough to have a chance against anyone not named Georgia. This year's team kind of reminds me of the pieces we had in place on the 2009 team.

Kind of scary where we've been headed the last 4-5 years with this program, and how far we have to go.  I was thinking about FUGA, and where Kirby Smart has taken them.  Granted, he used the Saban model of recruiting....cough....buying...players, but it's all legal now, so that's water under the bridge. 

FUGA had something like 17 players drafted in 22', so you thought, of course they have to rebuild, at least a little.  Nope!  This year, they had a ton drafted on both sides of the ball as well. But, they'll just reload.  Take a quick look at business as usual at FUGA, and how U Free has had to scramble, and continues to scramble in trying to rebuild this roster.

Smart's 2023 class consisted of five 5* guys, and seventeen 4*.  They dipped in the portal 4 times, and all four players were former 4*'s coming out of H.S.

U Free signed ten 4* players.  The rest were 3 *, and so far, he's signed 16 players from the portal, and possibly another one today. Polar opposites.

Obviously, I'm not comparing the jobs the two coaches did.  We all know Freeze's circumstances, and what he's had to do to try and get us competitive in a very short period of time.  Time will tell, when we see what success he has on the field, and has had a few years to recruit the way he wants to. 

What blows my mind, is where we would be had Auburn given Bryman Hatpin another year.  I honestly don't know if we could have recovered this decade.  He was that bad.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 16, 2023, 12:23:41 PM
What blows my mind, is where we would be had Auburn given Bryman Hatpin another year.  I honestly don't know if we could have recovered this decade.  He was that bad.

The sad part is I believed in Barney Hamilton.  He talked a big game, and had been successful at his previous stops.  In hindsight, I see the red flags that I ignored at the time. 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 16, 2023, 12:32:03 PM
The sad part is I believed in Barney Hamilton.  He talked a big game, and had been successful at his previous stops.  In hindsight, I see the red flags that I ignored at the time.

I don't think anybody knew how utterly clueless this guy was about recruiting.  I hate using anything FUGA as an example, but a couple of years ago, when Smart was pretty much openly dogging Dan Mullen, he said point blank, it's all about the players.  If you don't get out there and bring in the talent, you have zero chance in this league.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on May 16, 2023, 12:37:25 PM
The sad part is I believed in Barney Hamilton.  He talked a big game, and had been successful at his previous stops.  In hindsight, I see the red flags that I ignored at the time.

Same, bro.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: The Six on May 16, 2023, 12:49:44 PM
I don't think anybody knew how utterly clueless this guy was about recruiting.  I hate using anything FUGA as an example, but a couple of years ago, when Smart was pretty much openly dogging Dan Mullen, he said point blank, it's all about the players.  If you don't get out there and bring in the talent, you have zero chance in this league.

Truth is we will never really know if it would/could have worked. Once the PTB went after him in such a public, stanky way, he shut down and just waited on that buyout check.

Is dude an egomaniac? Yep. Most HCs in P5 are.
Was he an incompetent boob? I don't think so.
Did he get pizzed once the poop hit the fan and decided to dare them to can him for nothing they could prove because he knew they had overpaid him to begin with? You betcha.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on May 16, 2023, 01:40:32 PM
Truth is we will never really know if it would/could have worked. Once the PTB went after him in such a public, stanky way, he shut down and just waited on that buyout check.

Is dude an egomaniac? Yep. Most HCs in P5 are.
Was he an incompetent boob? I don't think so.
Did he get pizzed once the poop hit the fan and decided to dare them to can him for nothing they could prove because he knew they had overpaid him to begin with? You betcha.

Please please please don't make me re-post the list of red flags that happened BEFORE they went after him.

Cause and effect have gotten severely reversed on the Harsin saga. Dude had the same red flags at Boise....we just didn't want to listen. Myself included.

Hes an absolute narcissistic, self absorbed buffoon who never had any business at a P5 program, and he hasn't learned one damn thing since. 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 16, 2023, 01:58:39 PM
Please please please don't make me re-post the list of red flags that happened BEFORE they went after him.

Cause and effect have gotten severely reversed on the Harsin saga. Dude had the same red flags at Boise....we just didn't want to listen. Myself included.

Hes an absolute narcissistic, self absorbed buffoon who never had any business at a P5 program, and he hasn't learned one damn thing since.

Preach.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on May 16, 2023, 02:17:41 PM
The sad part is I believed in Barney Hamilton.  He talked a big game, and had been successful at his previous stops.  In hindsight, I see the red flags that I ignored at the time.
^^this

I tried so hard. He got me. Hastings is more full of himself than any AU coarch in my lifetime. Coarch Dye was pretty cocky at times. But coach Dye could be because he was coach Dye. Hastings is not.

Kaos was one of the first I remember warning of him. I’m a member of some secret Auburn internet places that I’m not at liberty to discuss and there were allegations and hints there, too. I thought it was a bunch of koonga boonga. I did not want to believe it.

Allen Green without the e, iirc, screwed us over. And I was saying kudos to Al for being his own man and standing up to the powers that be. Boy, that was fucking dumb of me.  I thought it was time to get away from JABA.

Sometimes, the old AU is a good thing. It prevents a catastrophe like AG made with Harper.

I cannot imagine another season with him. The roster would be juco level.

I stuck with him too long and kept believing they were just out to get him. I refused to accept reality.

It reminds me a lot of when they told me that my first wife had run off with a black man.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 16, 2023, 02:21:44 PM
Please please please don't make me re-post the list of red flags that happened BEFORE they went after him.

Cause and effect have gotten severely reversed on the Harsin saga. Dude had the same red flags at Boise....we just didn't want to listen. Myself included.

Hes an absolute narcissistic, self absorbed buffoon who never had any business at a P5 program, and he hasn't learned one damn thing since.

Yep. Unlike my johnson, the list of red flags was long and distinguished. Before the "investigation" started, my position was, "I'm not saying fire the man. But, if this same shit is happening this time next year, he gots to go."





Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 16, 2023, 02:23:45 PM


It reminds me a lot of when they told me that my first wife had run off with a black man.

I'm not black.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on May 16, 2023, 02:38:25 PM
I'm not black.
not that color matters
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 16, 2023, 03:31:44 PM
not that color matters

Thank you for advocating for those that are severely color-blind like myself.  My dumbass is guessing between some shades of green, red, & brown.  Some blues, purples, & pinks give me trouble as well.  Why else would I have married a Turkish woman?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 16, 2023, 03:44:51 PM
Still busy in the port hole.  I was premature, like I was in bed this weekend, on the Mean Green OLB.  But we got ink from North Texas receiver, Jyaire Short. 

6'2" 218

23 catches for 628 yards and 11 TD's.  That's 27 yards a catch.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: WiregrassTiger on May 16, 2023, 03:57:13 PM
 :hijacked:
Thank you for advocating for those that are severely color-blind like myself.  My dumbass is guessing between some shades of green, red, & brown.  Some blues, purples, & pinks give me trouble as well.  Why else would I have married a Turkish woman?
I don’t know how to break this to you, other than to just come right out and say it.

Your wife is white.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on May 16, 2023, 04:07:19 PM
^^this

I tried so hard. He got me. Hastings is more full of himself than any AU coarch in my lifetime. Coarch Dye was pretty cocky at times. But coach Dye could be because he was coach Dye. Hastings is not.

Kaos was one of the first I remember warning of him. I’m a member of some secret Auburn internet places that I’m not at liberty to discuss and there were allegations and hints there, too. I thought it was a bunch of koonga boonga. I did not want to believe it.

Allen Green without the e, iirc, screwed us over. And I was saying kudos to Al for being his own man and standing up to the powers that be. Boy, that was fucking dumb of me.  I thought it was time to get away from JABA.

Sometimes, the old AU is a good thing. It prevents a catastrophe like AG made with Harper.

I cannot imagine another season with him. The roster would be juco level.

I stuck with him too long and kept believing they were just out to get him. I refused to accept reality.

It reminds me a lot of when they told me that my first wife had run off with a black man.

Coach Dye hit the recruiting trail immediately and it showed. He thinned out the weaklings and unified the team. That NEVER happened with Harsin. Not before the investigation. Surely not after. And don't call him Shirley.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on May 16, 2023, 04:08:24 PM
Still busy in the port hole.  I was premature, like I was in bed this weekend, on the Mean Green OLB.  But we got ink from North Texas receiver, Jyaire Short. 

6'2" 218

23 catches for 628 yards and 11 TD's.  That's 27 yards a catch.

This is what potato boy didn't do ^^
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 16, 2023, 04:31:04 PM
:hijacked:I don’t know how to break this to you, other than to just come right out and say it.

Your wife is white.

Well… shit

You know any good lawyers?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 16, 2023, 04:52:04 PM
Well… shit

You know any good lawyers?

Nope.  But I know  little German.

He's sitting over there.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 16, 2023, 05:04:02 PM
Nope.  But I know  little German.

He's sitting over there.

Watched the Val Kilmer documentary on Prime.  It was pretty sad, and he is kind of strange.

Wasn't the LB from North Texas supposed to announce at some point today?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 16, 2023, 05:15:35 PM
Watched the Val Kilmer documentary on Prime.  It was pretty sad, and he is kind of strange.

Wasn't the LB from North Texas supposed to announce at some point today?

Didn't I already tell you?  Pay no attention to the fact that he hasn't announced yet. Only that I said he did.

Top Secret is definitely in my top 2-3 favorite Abrahams/Zucker movies.  So damn sneaky good.

Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 16, 2023, 07:35:16 PM
Didn't I already tell you?  Pay no attention to the fact that he hasn't announced yet. Only that I said he did.

Top Secret is definitely in my top 2-3 favorite Abrahams/Zucker movies.  So damn sneaky good.

It be official now. He and the 6’2” WR Shorter getting me all puf’t up in the nether regions.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Kaos on May 16, 2023, 09:06:11 PM
Please please please don't make me re-post the list of red flags that happened BEFORE they went after him.

Cause and effect have gotten severely reversed on the Harsin saga. Dude had the same red flags at Boise....we just didn't want to listen. Myself included.

Hes an absolute narcissistic, self absorbed buffoon who never had any business at a P5 program, and he hasn't learned one damn thing since.

Leather pants?
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on May 17, 2023, 09:33:08 AM
Leather pants?

and lots of plastic....but ZERO self awareness.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on May 17, 2023, 09:34:12 AM
GH broke the news by text. Have to give credit to the news source.  North Texas Mean Green Grad Transfer, Larry Nixon, chooses the good guys.

6'2" 236 OLB

Nixon appeared in 41 games over the course of four seasons for the Mean Green, collecting  245 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. In 2022, Nixon started all 14 games for UNT, racking up 105 tackles, 5.5 TFL and a sack.

This did end up happening last night. Great pickup.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Kaos on May 17, 2023, 09:47:19 AM
and lots of plastic....but ZERO self awareness.

But they're influencers!
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 17, 2023, 10:01:10 AM
But they're influencers!

Wannabe Kardashians of the Midwest. I wonder if Coach Corn still has a burning sensation when he takes a leak.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 17, 2023, 10:06:25 AM
I have no idea if they're still probing the port hole.  I imagine they always are.  But, I sure do feel better about going to war this season. May not win 5-6 games, and an injury here or there on the O-line may derail the whole season.  However, I don't think there's any question we're in a better position as far as overall talent.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Kaos on May 17, 2023, 10:12:52 AM
I have no idea if they're still probing the port hole.  I imagine they always are.

Yep, those leather pants wearing whores probe all holes. 
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 17, 2023, 11:24:09 AM
Yep, those leather pants wearing whores probe all holes.

Kinky
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on May 21, 2023, 10:38:56 AM
Another body on the edge, Steve Sings (6'3"/255):

Sings appeared in 25 games over the course of three seasons for the Flames, recording 48 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and 7.0 sacks. He was apart of a Liberty front that finished third nationally in total sacks in 2022.

https://www.si.com/college/auburn/football/auburn-football-lands-liberty-flames-transfer-edge-stephen-sings
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 21, 2023, 11:45:20 AM
Another body on the edge, Steve Sings (6'3"/255):

Sings appeared in 25 games over the course of three seasons for the Flames, recording 48 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and 7.0 sacks. He was apart of a Liberty front that finished third nationally in total sacks in 2022.

https://www.si.com/college/auburn/football/auburn-football-lands-liberty-flames-transfer-edge-stephen-sings

Wish we could’ve gotten the other dude, but this should be a good depth piece.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 21, 2023, 06:50:41 PM
Hooks from Jackson St. commits. We got some WR options now.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on May 21, 2023, 08:22:57 PM
Hooks from Jackson St. commits. We got some WR options now.

Add the db from nmsu too. Although rivals is saying this is pending due to seeing if hewww accepts it. They have not gotten that confirmation yet.

He actually had better stats against Bama than anyone on our team did.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 22, 2023, 10:34:10 AM
Hooks is 6’4” 205.  Had 66 catches for 775 yards and lit the lamp 10 times.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on May 22, 2023, 11:45:41 AM
Add the db from nmsu too. Although rivals is saying this is pending due to seeing if hewww accepts it. They have not gotten that confirmation yet.

He actually had better stats against Bama than anyone on our team did.

Serious Dumbass in the bag, per the state's shitrag:

https://twitter.com/aldotcomTigers/status/1660666857488019459
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 22, 2023, 12:23:24 PM
Hooks is 6’4” 205.  Had 66 catches for 775 yards and lit the lamp 10 times.


Between he and Shorter, I am starting to wonder if the fans are higher on Camden Brown than the staff is. The 2 additions have showed it on the field more than we had existing on the roster.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on May 22, 2023, 12:42:25 PM


Between he and Shorter, I am starting to wonder if the fans are higher on Camden Brown than the staff is. The 2 additions have showed it on the field more than we had existing on the roster.

Well, WR performance depends a lot on QB performance.  So...
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snakebite on May 22, 2023, 12:49:31 PM
Well, WR performance depends a lot on QB performance.  So...

Truth. That also could be a 2 way street. Only one to get consistent separation was Javarious.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on May 23, 2023, 12:32:30 PM
Serious Dumbass in the bag, per the state's shitrag:

https://twitter.com/aldotcomTigers/status/1660666857488019459

key word "shitrag" - because they were wrong. This commitment "acceptance" has always been pending and was never confirmed by the staff. Although it's also a rare miss by Jeffrey Lee - we will just call it the Hoke effect on him.

"Auburn is not taking a commitment from New Mexico State transfer CB Syrus Dumas at this time. He officially visited AU this week. AU does have a few scholarships still available and could seek out more help for the 2023 season if the right player is available.

On a personal note, I prefer not to make a big deal out of these issues that happen occasionally. I know our friend, Jeffrey, reported him as a commitment a few days ago but the kid was quoted as a commit and there were a couple of asst coaches/staffers that tweeted out emoji eyes and stuff to back it up in a way."
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: wesfau2 on May 24, 2023, 09:45:09 AM
Shorter in the bag:

https://twitter.com/AuburnFootball/status/1661367392386301953
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: The Six on May 24, 2023, 11:33:33 AM
Shorter in the bag:

https://twitter.com/AuburnFootball/status/1661367392386301953

Bro. Hew likes big WRs, apparently.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: GH2001 on May 24, 2023, 11:43:52 AM
Bro. Hew likes big WRs, apparently.

Barns-a-cheatin uh-gin PawlllL!!
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: The Six on May 24, 2023, 12:47:59 PM
Barns-a-cheatin uh-gin PawlllL!!

Meanwhile, can I get odds on the fifth inning of Bama - UK - for entertainment purposes, of course. Somebody bring me my 9mm, while we are at it. Imma head to the Strip.
Title: Re: Port Hole
Post by: Snaggletiger on May 24, 2023, 03:03:32 PM
47 year old, Joey Gatewood, is on the move again.  Headed to Louisville.  Projected as a tight end.