Tigers Rebound

Acceptable win last night by the Tigers over a marginal (at best) opponent...although after losing to Sam Houston State on Sunday I am not sure what opponent qualifies as marginal these days.

As someone who watches as much Auburn basketball as humanly possible this season has not been what I expected . With 4 horrocious losses to teams that are far less talented, except for maybe Troy (I know) which as 3 SEC transfers, and with 2 tough losses away from home to ACC teams to say the beginning of this season has been a disappointment would be an understatement. However, I am holding on to hope that the early season struggles will somehow help this team down the stretch. Frankie Sullivan, Tay Waller and DeWayne Reed are more than capable guards that on most nights can handle the ball and shoot lights out from the perimeter. What needs to happen is for someone (Brendon Knox, Kenny Gabriel, Ty Armstong, Johnnie Lett...someone) to step up and play tough in the paint for more than 5 minutes.

Auburn Picks Up In State Athlete Over the Weekend

Woodlawn's Chris Davis committed to Auburn over the weekend. He was supposed to make an official visit this past weekend, but had to cancel due to a family emergency. Auburn now has 23 recruits. You can read more at al.com.

House Passes H.R. 390 (College Football Playoff Act of 2009)

A House subcommittee approved the legislation of H.R 390 today. Next step is to go to the full committee for deliberation and revisions for the general debate. Although this bill is far from a House and Senate Vote, it is one step closer to having the Commander and Chief's signature.

H.R. 390 : To prohibit, as an unfair and deceptive act or practice, the promotion, marketing, and advertising of any post-season NCAA Division I football game as a national championship game unless such game is the culmination of a fair and equitable playoff system.

You can track the legislation here

You can show you support for the bill here

You can download your own personal copy here

Goodwin Recommits to Auburn

Rivals.com is reporting that 4 star WR Antonio Goodwin has recommitted to Auburn. He originally committed to play for Auburn in July, but decommitted earlier this month and showed some interest in playing for Georgia.

Prep Playoff Results for 2010 Recruits; Championship Edition

Jessel Curry and the Buford Wolves advanced to the GHSA Class AA Championship this past weekend with a win against Fitzgerald. The Gwinnett Daily Post has a story covering the match up against Calhoun in the Championship Game this Friday at the Georgia Dome. Ticket information can be found at the GHSA website.

5 things

1. Big win by the basketball team tonight;
2. It is absolutely ridiculous that Darvin Adams is not 1st team All-SEC;
3. It is more ridiculous that somehow Darvin Adams didn't even make the "Honorable Mention" category. Not 1st team, not 2nd team, not Honorable Mention.... 10 Touchdowns and 800+ receiving yards in the toughest conference in America and he isn't even "Honorable Mention"?.....that is "Hugh Hefner can still function as a man?" ridiculous;
4. It is utterly stupefying that somehow Lee Ziemba did make it;
5. Bob Griese is no Dave Rowe.

Auburn Gets Outback Bowl New Year's Day

Multiple sources are reporting that Auburn will accept an invitation to the Outback Bowl later today where they will most likely be playing Wisconsin. Five other SEC teams have finished the regular season at 7-5. Read more on al.com.

Prep Playoff Results for 2010 Recruits; The Third Installment

This past week 2 of Auburn's 2010 recruits were still vying for a high school football championship. Jessel Curry and the Buford Wolves advanced to the semifinals of the Georgia state playoffs. The Gwinnett Daily Post discusses Curry's 3 touchdowns Friday night. Meanwhile, Trovon Reed and the Tibodaux tigers were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Louisiana state playoffs.

Georgia State Playoffs

• Jessel Curry (LB) Buford W 26-0 vs. Cook Next Game: Fitzgerald

Louisiana State Playoffs

• Trovon Reed (WR) Thibodaux L 45-21 vs. West Monroe
  

Tight End Commits After Iron Bowl Visit

Little Rock Christian tight end Dakota Mosely (6'-4" 252 lbs) committed to play football for Auburn after a visit to Auburn this past weekend. Mosely was already high on Auburn, but the visit and some encouraging words from another Auburn commit and his high school teammate Michael Dyer helped Mosely make his decision. You can read more on al.com.

Prep Playoff Results for 2010 Recruits; Part Deux

This past week 7 of Auburn's 2010 recruits saw postseason action with only 2 advancing. Auburn recruits are still playing football in the states of Georgia and Louisiana.



Alabama State Playoffs

• Justin Delaine (DE) Linden L 13-6 vs. Brantley

Arkansas State Playoffs

• Michael Dyer (RB) Little Rock Christian L 54-50 vs. Greenbrier

Georgia State Playoffs

• Jessel Curry (LB) Buford W 30-22 vs. Jefferson Next Game: Cook
• Ed Christian (OL) Lowndes L 10-7 vs. Camden County
• Jonathan Mincy(DB) Southwest Dekalb L 19-17 vs. Clarke Central

Louisiana State Playoffs

• Trovon Reed (WR) Thibodaux W 27-17 vs. St. Pauls Next Game: West Monroe
  

Mississippi State Playoffs

• Shon Coleman (OL) Olive Branch L 54-23 vs. Madison Central
  

UGA VII Dead

Rumors breaking that Georgia's Mascot UGA VII died this afternoon. He was introduced as UGA's mascot in August of last year. Burial is slated prior to GA Tech game.

Read more at dawgsonline.com

Auburn Men's Basketball Play Son of NBA Legend Friday Night

The Auburn Men's Basketball team (1-1) take on UCF (2-0) Friday at 5:00 P.M. CT in the Glenn Wilkes Classic in Daytona Beach Florida. Marcus Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, is a Freshman guard for the UCF Knights. The Orlando Sentinel has a story on how Jordan cost his team a $3 million contract with Adidas earlier this month. Coverage of the game will be provided on the Auburn ISP Sports Network by Rod Bramblett, Dameyone Fishback, Brad Law, and Paul Ellen.

Lawsuit Filed Against Eric Smith

Lawyers for Crew & Howell, P.C. of Birmingham are filing a lawsuit against Eric Smith for the alleged altercation between the Auburn running back and Auburn student Decari Jenkins back in August. Read more about it on al.com.

Demond Washington Named SEC Special Team Player of the Week

According to Emory Blake, Demond predicted the 99-yard kick off return he had against UGA Saturday night. Read more at al.com.

Prep Playoff Results for 2010 Recruits

See the logo to the left. That's the BCS. We're not discussing that here. We're discussing the opposite of that. Playoffs. Highschool playoffs more specifically. Sorry Jim Mora. Of Auburn's 21 current recruits for 2010, 13 saw playoff action this past week with 7 making it to the next round. For these recruits this will probably be the last time for the next 4 to 5 years that they will end their postseason with either a championship or a loss.

Alabama State Playoffs

• Justin Delaine (DE) Linden W 7-6 vs. Winterboro Next Game: Brantley
• LaDarius Owens (LB) Jess Lanier L 27-17 vs. Hoover
• Kenneth Carter (DT) Greenville L 26-18 vs. Demopolis

Arkansas State Playoffs

• Michael Dyer (RB) Little Rock Christian W 29-27 vs. Forrest City Next Game: Greenbrier

Florida State Playoffs

• Cody Parkey (K) Jupiter L 48-0 vs. Dwyer
  

Georgia State Playoffs

• Ed Christian (OL) Lowndes W 52-14 vs. East Coweta Next Game: Camden County
• Jonathan Mincy(DB) Southwest Dekalb W 40-3 vs. Northwest Whitfield Next Game: Clarke Central
• Jessel Curry (LB) Buford W 24-0 vs. Pepperell Next Game: Jefferson
• Shaun Kitchens (ATH) Banneker L 41-18 vs. Rockdale County
• Demetruce McNeal (DB) Banneker L 41-18 vs. Rockdale County

Louisiana State Playoffs

• Trovon Reed (WR) Thibodaux W 15-14 vs. St. Thomas More Next Game: St. Pauls

Mississippi State Playoffs

• Shon Coleman (OL) Olive Branch W 38-6 vs. Warren Central Next Game: Madison Central

Missouri State Playoffs

• Steven Clark (K) Park Hill L 29-6 vs. Fort Osage

It's Gameday - Guck Feorgia Edition

Get out your pots and pans.

Ben Tate Semifinalist for Doak Walker Award

Ben Tate was named 1 of 10 Doak Walker Semifinalist on Thursday. You can help him make it to the final 3 with your vote.

The Guaranty Bank SMU Athletic Forum, the organization in charge of the Doak Walker Award, will give an official vote to the winner of SportsNation's ranking. That's right, SportsNation: You have a say in the award winner. Your No. 1 running back will receive an official vote to help determine the three finalists.

The award goes to the Nation's top running back. They also take in account the number of crab cakes one can eat in a single sitting.

Rank him at ESPN.com SportsNation

Learn more at Doak Walker Award

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Trovon Reed Commits to Auburn

Nice job by Trooper Taylor going into the state of Louisiana and out recruiting LSU. Read more on al.com.

Nation's #5 WR to choose Auburn, LSU, or Oregon Today

Trovon Reed to decide today at 10:15 CT. Read more on AuburnSports.com.

Three UT Freshmen Football Players Arrested Early This Morning

Arrested for armed robbery with a pellet gun. I guess Kiffin isn't paying his recruits enough. Al Gore would be proud of their choice for a get away car though. Read more here.

Something to get you pumped for this weekend...

and something to give UGA fans to cry about.

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Shawn Kemp Jr. Signs To Play Basketball at Auburn

He signed this morning to play for Jeff Lebo. Read more about it here.