Recruiting 2009: The year of the “secondary violation”
Just when you thought the shirtless wonders at Tennessee had cornered the market on the self-reported secondary recruiting violation, along comes G-Chiz to mount a challenge. And if you’re asking, “Isn’t this getting a little silly?”, the answer is … uh, yeah.
Background: Under the guidance of the boy wizard Lane Kiffin and his spiritual adviser Ed Orgeron, the Volunteers have reported four — count ‘em — “secondary recruiting violations” for sins ranging from the improper use of a fog machine to an overzealous Twitter Tweet. Not to be outdone, Auburn and Gene Chizik and his Limo Kings have apparently joined the fray.
Auburn hosted a group of rising seniors for what was known as Big Cat weekend. Amazingly enough, Big Cat weekend made big news in the loveliest village. According to Charles Goldberg of Al.com, the recruits wound up on Toomer’s Corner, where gleeful townspeople broke out the ceremonial toilet paper, which generally only happens after the Tigers win a big game, which they used to do periodically.
From Goldberg’s report: “Auburn athletic officials spent Monday reviewing last week’s Big Cat recruiting weekend to determine if any secondary rules violation may have occurred surrounding the traditional rolling of Toomer’s Corner, an event attended by visiting high school football players.”
Loading ...See, you’re not supposed to publicize recruiting visits. (Every school winks at this one, but it’s a rule.) As Marcus Lattimore, a running back from South Carolina considered the nation’s No. 1 recruit, told Bryan McLaughlin of Sporting News Today: “Somehow it got out that we were all there.” Somehow?
From Andrew Gribble’s exhaustively detailed report in the Opelika-Auburn News: “Three Auburn recruiting-themed Web sites had information regarding the event posted on message boards sometime Saturday afternoon. Niffer’s Place, 1151 Opelika Rd., also publicized the gathering on its marquee.” Indeed, as Gribble notes, at least seven police officers “were called to the scene for a ’special assignment.’ ”
Even if Auburn does find itself guilty of — cough, cough — a “secondary violation” or two, there won’t be a penalty. The NCAA will just tell the school to try not to mess up again. But messing up and saying you’re sorry is now just another way of SEC life, and not necessarily an unprofitable way. (And Georgia is by no means immune: It just self-reported three secondary violations involving the football program.)
Example: Lattimore has just narrowed his field of prospective collegiate destinations to eight, according to McLaughlin, and guess which school made the cut. As Lattimore told SNT: “We definitely felt the love from Auburn.”
Imagine that. Or, better still, just watch this video.
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db
June 2nd, 2009
11:45 am
Just a little school love.
uga_b
June 2nd, 2009
11:52 am
Stakes are higher and coverage more widespread. Not sure the NCAA can stem the Tide. Pun intended.
JD
June 2nd, 2009
12:01 pm
Is Schultz on vacation or something? Haven’t heard from him in awhile and Bradley’s popping out two a day.
Ted Striker
June 2nd, 2009
12:12 pm
That was an intriguing video. Apart from the toilet paper (which I occasionally value) the crowd enthusiasm was striking. I’m 100% a UGA guy but kudos to Auburn students and fans for doing what they can to land top recruits.
And, Mark Bradley — stellar topic and writing — as usual.
George G.
June 2nd, 2009
12:13 pm
Bama fans have been circulating e-mails around that detail specific rules in the NCAA rule book. Unfortunately for them, none the rules actually prove that Auburn DIDN’T commit any violations. Reading comprehension has never been a strong point for Alabama fans
KevinInKsaw
June 2nd, 2009
12:15 pm
There weren’t any violations over the weekend. It’s nothing more than the Bama-Obsessed media in the state of Alabama showing their true colors, and trying to discredit what was a brilliant recruiting ploy.
The man making the introductions wasn’t connected to the University and no announcement was made by the school itself. Nothing to see here. Move on.
H.S. Coach
June 2nd, 2009
12:24 pm
KevinInKsaw,
Well, the fact that schools aren’t supposed to publicize that recruits are there and AU obviously did is a violation. A petty one, but a violation none the less.
KevinInKsaw
June 2nd, 2009
12:26 pm
H.S. Coach,
The school didn’t publicize recruits being there in any way, shape or form. Independent media outlets and businesses did, but the school obviously did not.
kage
June 2nd, 2009
12:36 pm
HS Coach – is it a violation to publicize who’s there at any time or just beforehand? I honestly don’t know, because it seems like every school publicizes what recruits are in town on any given weekend all the time. Rivals, Scout, etc. didn’t publicize it until Fri night, after most of the recruits had arrived, so if that’s a violation, then the rule should change(because everybody, i.e. teams Rivals/Scout pages do it) or they need to actually have a penalty for doing so, other than it being a “secondary violation,” where nothing happens. If they’re not going actually to penalize it, then why is it a violation, is my question.
Nick Sabear
June 2nd, 2009
12:40 pm
Lame…..
Alabama doesn’t need gimmicks like this to win.
P.S. anyone ever wonder why no one ever brings up the fact that Michigan State was named in the Albert Means case as one of the schools that was trying to buy him? I know, I know, I was there at that time, and everyone that knows of me knows I am a control freak that runs EVERY facet of my program(s) – but trust me… I knew nothing about that. While we’re at it why doesn’t anyone talk about how I left LSU in the midst of an academic fraud scandal that was masterfully swept under the rug and settled out of court? Oh well… All that matters now is that I am in CHARGER, … I mean charge and that all of the recruits in Southeast belong to me. No need to look any further than Gadsden or Mobile to see how my recruiting strategies work. Kids simply love me. And respect how much I care for them. It’s like a certain high profile recruit said last year at his presser…..”I would like to thank Alabama for all they have done for me and my family”
By the way….I don’t appreciate the tide “pun” uga_b. I know it looks like there where serious violations at each of my last two stops, but that is in the past. I know a reasonable person might assume that a coach that possibly broke major rules at his last two stops that is now with one of dirtiest programs of the last 10-15 years might be cheating again. But I promise my back to back number #1 recruiting classes are 100% legit.
Roll Tide
XOXO
Got 12?
June 2nd, 2009
12:41 pm
Although the Tiger Prowl and Big Cat Weekend did not net a single verbal commitment, Auburn’s innovative recruiting methods coupled with 7 or 8 wins this year will net some of this big time recruits.
Shug
June 2nd, 2009
12:42 pm
Seem like some fine scholars – both present and future – in that crowd.
KevinInKsaw
June 2nd, 2009
12:43 pm
Nick Sabear,
You’re right, Alabama doesn’t need gimmicks. There payroll is a more than effective tool to lure recruits. Gonna have to find a new tool soon though, because that payroll is going to get slashed in a hurry!!!
thomas
June 2nd, 2009
12:46 pm
this is great, auburn brings out everything they can think of and alabama responds by getting a commitment from the best CB in the country, Demarcus Milliner (hasnt happened yet, but thursday is when he will announce) Lache said whats up saban wait till we get here. Hes in for a rude awakening. As long as Saban is at alabama, the barn will never be successful in recruiting.
Dutch
June 2nd, 2009
12:47 pm
That’s clearly Ted Roof making those announcements. Would recognize his voice anywhere.
Mark Bradley
June 2nd, 2009
12:47 pm
Thanks, Ted.
I seem to remember a crowd of UK fans greeting a player from Batavia, Ill., named Issel at Blue Grass Field when he arrived on his recruiting visit. Different sport, I know. Same principle, though.
Chuck
June 2nd, 2009
12:48 pm
One of the coaches, Trooper Taylor, was encouraging the crowd along. That’s not permissable. Someone was introducing the recruits (including their positions and hometowns) to the crowd. That’s not permissable.
There was more than one violation occurring there. Still, nothing will come from it.
Got 12?
June 2nd, 2009
12:48 pm
This article should be an invitation for Auburn fans to show enthusiasm for Auburn’s football future, instead they can only take shots at Bama. Even one the recruits mentions Saban in the video (and makes other derogatory comments not shown in the video).
Please be obsessed with your own football program.
Chuck
June 2nd, 2009
12:49 pm
One more thing. It’s obvious that SEC Recruiting and NASCAR have a lot in common. If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying.
george
June 2nd, 2009
12:55 pm
Bradley you are an idiot and your bias towards UGA is so amazing. The AJC has gone downhill so much over the last year or so and you are just another example. To have a supposed journalist that is so biased towards uga is just plain pathetic. You and the rest of the bulldawg nation are just pissed that richt has not thought of any of the things chizck has thought of and that none of these guys were in Athens last weekend. Oh and dont act like UGA doesnt have any violations bc they have just as many if not more than the schools you listed above.
Red Clay Hound
June 2nd, 2009
12:55 pm
Good point Kage. If there is not a penalty for doing it, why even call it a secondary violation? Why not call it an “Oopps” or a “we shouldn’t have done this, but probably will do it again event”.
KevinInKsaw
June 2nd, 2009
12:56 pm
Dutch,
The man making the announcements was definitely not Ted Roof, nor was he connected with the University in any way. Nice try though. Your voice recognition skills are obviously lacking. Maybe a video with a higher quality than YouTube would be helpful???
Got 12?
June 2nd, 2009
12:59 pm
Again, I applaud the Auburn coaching staff on their effort and resourcefulness. Things appear to be looking up for Auburn. That’s fine because Bama’s success if not predicated on Auburn’s failure.
SEC Fan
June 2nd, 2009
1:00 pm
What is the big deal here? I remember Jeff Capel at a Duke event when he was in 12th grade, the whole place started a designed cheer for him. This is harmless what AU did, it is actually pretty cool, this should not be any violation-this is better than having boosters pay off high school coaches and players.
fishtales
June 2nd, 2009
1:10 pm
Brilliant recruiting ploy? Stop before I shoot anymore milk through my nose. Let’s check the results of the Barn’s “brilliant” recruiting ploys:
Recruits committing after Tiger Prowl prom outing: Zero
Recruits committing after throwing toilet paper into trees: Zero
Sheer brilliance down on the Plains…Saban should just hang it up since it’s obvious he’s being owned by Cheez-It.
tiger7_88
June 2nd, 2009
1:22 pm
Hey, fishtales… can you remind us all how binding recruiting “commits” in June are again?
oldmac
June 2nd, 2009
1:30 pm
Ok, so Bama had a good year (cept’ for those last two)-but, seems to me AU won 6 out of the last 7 agains (got sort of boring actually)-got some catching up to do before AU concedes the “modern era” to the Bammers. All that Bear stuff, that’s waaay too far in the past.
IJ
fishtales
June 2nd, 2009
1:31 pm
Let me remind you Tigger…of course nothing is binding until signing day. Thanks for pointing out the obvious. Even more reason you clowns should have received a few non-binding verbals right? I mean…after all the excitement of throwing toilet paper dies down of course.
Pat "Lost My Pants" Dye
June 2nd, 2009
1:36 pm
Was that before or after the hayride? I know the tractor pull was AUsome!!
Outhouse
June 2nd, 2009
1:52 pm
When does cheapschtick have to have the limo back to the funeral home??
David
June 2nd, 2009
1:54 pm
How the hell does Bama get credit for this Auburn circus?
What the hell did we do?
Maggots can live off of dead bears too
June 2nd, 2009
1:56 pm
fishtales,
I’m not sure I get the tigger reference. Obviously he is a tiger too, but I dont quite see why that would be an insult or a put as you clearly were inteding it to be. Care to go a little deeper and explain that one for us?
U Gotta B Kidding Me
June 2nd, 2009
1:58 pm
I find it interesting that these recruits, from as far away as Texas, Conn., SC decided to all spend their own money to get themselves and family down to AU, pay for hotels, etc., all at the same time for the same weekend for an “unofficial” visit.
Gee, nothings going on at AU.
RAMBLE ON!!!
June 2nd, 2009
2:02 pm
When it comes to football, the motto in the SEC is “If you ain’t cheating, you ain’t trying”.
kage
June 2nd, 2009
2:03 pm
And here come the bama fans to bring this discussion down to the level of a third grade lunch table.
Anyway, for those that think these recruiting tactics aren’t working, you’re just fooling yourself. Has anyone committed to Auburn because of them? No, but signing day isn’t until next Feb. Recruiting is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s not as if these coaches are just going to quit recruiting them now that they didn’t commit right away. Recruiting is all about building relationships and building trust with these kids, and this is one of the ways to do it, and it’s working. This is a brand new staff that has an uphill battle in the state, but they’re doing some new things to try to make it a little less of a climb. The top 2 ranked RB’s(per rivals) in the country have Auburn at the top of their list, and it seems Seastrunk isn’t exactly shy to let you know where he’s thinking about going. That’s never happened at Auburn(or any other school that I can think of) since recruiting services have been around, so yeah, I’d say what they are doing is working. Will they get every top player in the state? No. They never have and they never will, but it’s looking like this coaching staff has things going in a better direction than it has been for the last 2-3 years whether you want to accept that fact or not.
Atl Auburn Grad
June 2nd, 2009
2:04 pm
War Eagle! I’m glad Bama had a good year. I’m glad they have a respectable program. Embarrassing them year after year when they su#ked was a big yawn. REAL FOOTBALL FANS love competition! Win some, lose some, but either way, BRING IT!
fishtales
June 2nd, 2009
2:05 pm
It’s really not that deep maggot…but since you are a Barner I will try and dumb it down for you. Tigger wasn’t meant to be a big insult…just a small dig kinda like “Bammer”…which is about as original as the 20 year old Bear joke you’re still trying to get mileage off of. I’ll just stick to Barner from now on as to not confuse you.
Anyway, anything on topic?
JJ
June 2nd, 2009
2:07 pm
Will all you Bama fans get back to work and start preparing for the dinner crowd !!
uga_b
June 2nd, 2009
2:12 pm
There are degrees to secondary violations. Accidentally mentioning a player is completely forgiveable. Some of these stunts are less so, but to be fair, they may be a reality of this overhyped recruiting process. UGA has had secondary violations (and more) in the past as have every other institution. This week it was at Auburn, which does not in any way show bias by Mark in reporting that fact.
One thing I will say is that I believe rules about showing the passion of a fan base are kinda silly. That could be a big factor for the kid to make an informed decision. I am glad Auburn is having fun.
Nick Sabear
June 2nd, 2009
2:12 pm
Spot on U Gotta B Kidding Me !!!
Whats next? Are we going to hear someone explain how kids from the same hs that come from modest means are driving identicle brand new cars in AU colors. That would be crazy wouldnt it? Eh… noone is that stupid though.
My guess is that these AU recruits end up getting cushy “summer” jobs working for AU boosters, and end up committing to them down the road. I hear thats how handsome, intellegent, coaches on the 5′2″ to 5′6″ group like to do it. Who knows… its all speculation.
Just saying….
Maggots can live off of dead bears too
June 2nd, 2009
2:18 pm
fishtales,
On this topic…. no. But I would like to take this time to commend youguys for cleaning up your act. You havent had anyone pooped for selling narcotics out of the football complex in around a year. I assume the process is working.
Congrats on last year’s IB victory. Seriously, credit where credit is due.
PaulC
June 2nd, 2009
2:23 pm
This stuff is nothing compared to what is going on in Gainesville, Florida. 24 arrests of football players in only 4 years. A total and utter disgrace and Urban Meyer should be raked over the coals in the media for running a program full of felons. Hey Urbie, just remember when you decide to bolt to ND that God won’t put up with that stuff in South Bend. Meyer is going to get his soon. No way his team repeats as national champions, something is going to go very wrong for him this year, I can feel it.
Mark Bradley
June 2nd, 2009
2:32 pm
When I first came to the AJC, I covered Auburn a lot. And it’s refreshing to recall how good-spirited the banter between AU and UA fans can get.
Nachos Fan
June 2nd, 2009
2:36 pm
Ha! Stupid Neck Barner fans. What a joke!
Saban owns you and the Commodore 64 you are typing on.
Hollywould
June 2nd, 2009
2:48 pm
Saban owns you. What is Saban’s record against Auburn. Yeah, he won last year against the worst AU team in 20 years. I love what these coaches are doing. After Tubs quit recruiting and coaching AU sucked last year. We are coming back, you bammers know it and the streak will start again this year. All AU has to do is keep doing what they are doing. War Eagle!!!
george
June 2nd, 2009
3:01 pm
Paul UGA had 12 arrested just last year and Bama had 9 so what is your point???
kage
June 2nd, 2009
3:18 pm
The only Auburn player that was arrested in the past 3 years that I can think of was King Dunlap, and that was for not paying a speeding ticket. Say what you will about Tuberville, but he ran a very tight ship when it came to off the field issues.
The only ones I can think of before that were Tray Blackmon for a minor possesion of alchohol and Kevin Sears for a DUI, both in 2006.
U Gotta B Kidding Me
June 2nd, 2009
3:36 pm
Can anyone tell me who paid all the travel costs for this “unofficial” visit to the plains? And don’t feed me this garbage that the families did because there isn’t any way, besides through cheating that these families paid for gas, hotel, food, just to come visit AU.
CrimsonRedScarlett
June 2nd, 2009
3:38 pm
Two questions for Mark. Has any school ever been penalized for a certain number of secondary violations? Do you think that the NCAA sill say anything about USC this year?
kage
June 2nd, 2009
3:41 pm
“And don’t feed me this garbage that the families did because there isn’t any way, besides through cheating that these families paid for gas, hotel, food, just to come visit AU.”
And you know this because…? You know what happens when you assume right?
U Gotta B Kidding Me
June 2nd, 2009
3:49 pm
kage,
crawl out from under your rock. Common sense says that you don’t spend the $$ in this economy to just drop by AU on an “unofficial” visit which just happens to coincide with other “unofficial” visits by other athletes. And to travel from places as far away as Conn, Texas, etc..
Are you really that naive?
Left my heart in dega and my teeth in high school
June 2nd, 2009
4:37 pm
“crawl out from under your rock. Common sense says that you don’t spend the $$ in this economy to just drop by AU on an “unofficial” visit which just happens to coincide with other “unofficial” visits by other athletes. And to travel from places as far away as Conn, Texas, etc..
Are you really that naive?”
Check out the football players parking lot in ttown next time there is a practice. Will you apply those same standards to your team?
kage
June 2nd, 2009
5:22 pm
I just don’t know how you can assume that these kids can’t afford to go to Auburn for a weekend. Do you know what kind of money their families make? Do you know if they have jobs after school? Did you check their bank statements over the weekend to see what they spent? Next time a recruit visits Tuscaloosa 3 or 4 weekends in a row, I want you to come on here and ask that same question about them.
Quit being an a** and accept the fact that they are actually interested in Auburn, and they want to get to know the coaches and their potential future teamates.
KevinInKsaw
June 2nd, 2009
5:33 pm
No joke. Talk about being extremely short-sided. How can you possibly know what these kids can and can’t afford? Way to show your true colors “U Gotta Be Kidding Me.” Well done.
gatorman770
June 2nd, 2009
5:41 pm
PaulC – The Gators are just trying to over take UGA in the sport of arrest, but still have along way to go to beat 12 in a year. I believe the biggest crimes of stealing a dead girls credit card and a laptop computer resulted in those players being permanently kicked off the team and out of school. Besides in the latest incident wouldn’t you punch somebody if someone be stealing yo’ chain!
Let’s examine famous alumni arrest for tomorrows class. LOL
gatorman770
June 2nd, 2009
5:48 pm
CrimsonRedScarlett – Don’t you know USC is untouchables as far as NCAA is concerned! Could be part of the reason California is in so much debt – Payoffs!
george
June 2nd, 2009
6:33 pm
how much you wanna bet Bradley does not write an article on all the secondary violations UGA has just gotten. 6 to be exact. OF COURSE NOT because he is the most biased writer in the land!
UGA=SecondaryViolations
June 2nd, 2009
6:52 pm
Hey Mark – I just read Tim Tucker’s post about UGA self reporting secondary violations (six since January 1, 2009 with three involving the football program). In addition, there were fifteen secondary violations by UGA from July 1, 2008 thru December 31, 2008 (but none involving the football program). Just wanted to get your opinion on this. Thanks for your work.
Mark Bradley
June 2nd, 2009
7:59 pm
The post above now includes a reference and a link to Georgia’s secondary violations. Thanks for the concern.
U Gotta B Kidding Me
June 2nd, 2009
7:59 pm
I don’t and never did say I know the financial situation regarding all these long distance recruits.
Common sense says how many families are going to drop everything to spend the time and money to drive down to AU for an organized “unofficial” visit? Guranteed some of these recruits got some help with their trip.
Tom
June 2nd, 2009
8:25 pm
Wanna see secondary violations?
Watch Reshad Jones try to tackle. LOL!
Atl Auburn Grad
June 2nd, 2009
8:37 pm
UB, get over it Dude. Your obsession with policing Auburn’s recruiting sitch is indicative of a greater personal grudge. The NCAA is a mess. Some degree of regulation is necessary to level the playing field, but honestly, many of their rules seem completely arbitrary, and do not precipitate the youngsters’ best interests. Their EDUCATION is what matters most — how they learn and grow to provide for themselves in the future. What do YOU care if a kid from a poverty-level family in a no-jobs town gets a nice summer job and a little coin in his pocket? Are YOU going down to Podunksville, Redneckland trying to improve the lives of these people? If not, then why don’t you shut yer chili-dog hole until you can think of a meaningful cause to rant and rave about. Just sayin’.
BamaDon
June 2nd, 2009
8:43 pm
You have to give the Auburn coaches credit, they are trying every thing
to get the recruits to come visit. Most will smile and say nice things to the coaches and laugh about the cow college when they get home and tell family and friends.
Mark Bradley
June 2nd, 2009
9:24 pm
Good one, Tom. Maybe the highlight of my day.
Smyrna Man
June 2nd, 2009
10:07 pm
Mark…
I can see 4 AU violations in this video alone, and you have to bring up how the Vols have 4 total under Kiffin. OMG, whatever are the vols to do? You going to write an article about UGA’s 6 recent violations?
PS Why dont you put your chowda where you mouth is and put $500 up on UF -50 against the vols. I got $500 obn the vols not losing by more then 50. Come one big guy you said the vols would lose by over 69. Give me a break. BTW “Just For Men” called, they need a new spokesman for their “Touch of Grey” campaign
Smyrna Man
June 2nd, 2009
10:22 pm
Forgot to add… Love all the article y’all have done about all the arrests down in gainsville. Some great reporting Man, does Urban gets a free pass or what?
Gator Growl
June 3rd, 2009
12:38 am
This “smoke and mirrors” or “gimmick” recruiting really started when these shows like “Countdown to Signing Day” started televising these commitments and all the sudden players were trying on 15 hats or using props and all this other nonsense. Seems like now You Tube is taking over now, those guys at Auburn really looked like idiots, and look, I’m not blaming Auburn ’cause they are just taking what’s there. But the NCAA needs to start adding up these secondary violations and doing something to control what has turned into a freakin’ three ring circus!!! You know, EVERY school in this conference has something great to sell, whether it’s an advanced education and specific degrees, fantastic facilties, rabid fanbase and tradition, location, campus life and unique enviornment, early opportunity to play, the best conference and competition in college football, the exposure and press, the opportunity to develop and take it to the next level, etc etc without resorting to this kind of stuff! Just my opinion!
Gator Growl
June 3rd, 2009
1:12 am
And PaulC, I just threw that rock back at ya and shattered your glass house…sorry. But seriously, it is good to know you have crawled out of your cave. Look, ONE arrest is too many and I’m not going to go down the list for you to show what these guys did and how they were delt with, also the fact that MANY off them were recruited by the previous staff…although I can and will be very happy to if you need clarification. The bottom line is, we all have problems and many are reflective of our society and many because a HC can’t babysit their players at 2 AM in the morning! I do believe Urban is going to have to do something drastic, as in make an extreme example of someone, to get the message across to some of these knuckleheads. Don’t get me wrong, the vast majority of our players are good citizens, but theres always those who choose a different direction, as in GET OUT! I’ve already sent several E Mails calling for a 6 game suspension if Janoris Jenkins instigated this whole thing. And if he doesn’t like it, show him the door! I’m sure you guys up there in La La Lane Land could use an All American corner! And even if he didn’t, he still ran away, so I’m in favor of 3 games minimum. I’m sure he won’t be happy about it, but he might just have to miss that epic beatdown we’re gonna put on the Viles Sept 19th!!!
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Bill
June 3rd, 2009
10:29 am
It’s funny how every time “little sis” auburn gets in trouble they somehow find a way to blame Bama. Get the chip off your shoulder and congrats on winning 6 in a row…I wonder how many times we will have to hear how they won 6 of 7, 6 of 8, 6 of 9, etc,…
Roll Tide
Mark Bradley
June 3rd, 2009
10:41 am
Urban Meyer always gets a free pass on this little blog. I love the man.
TigerFan
June 3rd, 2009
11:11 am
You Bama fans are all rediculous, I love how you all flock to auburn stories as if you feel threatened! Lets just play football and see what happens.
P.S. Saban isn’t a God- he will not own the state of alabama or Auburn. We had a down year, just like alabama did for so many. Auburn will return and dominate you like we have the past decade.
sc
June 4th, 2009
10:07 am
The big cat weekend was so effective that au lost it”s lead for Lattimore. Going into the visit ML publicly stated that au was his leader and after he was given the toilet paper everybody is even now. Kudos au.
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htparrothead12
August 19th, 2009
6:39 am
Nick Saban had 20+ secondary violations his first year at Bama. Come back after 16 more.