Posts Tagged ‘Auburn Tigers’

Posted on October 15th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

Mid-Season Football Review!

Mid-Season Football Review!

It seems almost incomprehensible that half of college football’s regular season is over, but with [...]

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Posted on September 12th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

College Football Game Day, Week Two

College Football Game Day, Week Two

The Weekly’s coverage of week two of the college football season…

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Posted on September 9th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

College football’s back (and throwing me curves)

College football’s back (and throwing me curves)

After only one week of college football, I’ve already learned a lesson: My predictions were terrible.

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Posted on September 5th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

College Football Game Day, Week One

College Football Game Day, Week One

The Weekly’s comprehensive coverage of college football in the state of Alabama, week one.

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Posted on September 2nd, 2009 by Matt Hooper

College football? We’re live-blogging it!

College football? We’re live-blogging it!

As most of you know, this Saturday marks the first full day of college football [...]

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Posted on August 19th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

Auburn’s 2009 record will be…

Auburn’s 2009 record will be…

With the start of the 2009 college football season just days away, fans are beginning to wonder what they can expect from first-year Auburn coach Gene Chizik. Well…

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Posted on August 16th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

Football’s [almost] back

Football’s [almost] back

It occurred to me as I was watching the Hall of Fame Game last Sunday [...]

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Posted on June 26th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

Happy Anniversary to me…and Gene Chizik

Happy Anniversary to me…and Gene Chizik

June marks six months since Gene Chizik was hired as Auburn’s new head football coach, a move critically panned by yours truly in this column, which is also six-months old.

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Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

Five Sports Columns in Five Days!

Five Sports Columns in Five Days!

This week is our inaugural “Five Sports Columns in Five Days” series, or “Five in Five” for short. Five hot sports topics for you to read, react and debate amongst yourselves.

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Posted on May 4th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

Five in Five, No. 1: Was the Auburn limo stunt a good idea?

Five in Five, No. 1: Was the Auburn limo stunt a good idea?

The first of the five sports columns in five days tackles the burning question: Is Auburn’s stretch limo a good idea or not?

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Posted on April 29th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

A Weekly Sports Grab Bag!

A Weekly Sports Grab Bag!

The NFL Draft is done, Alabama’s spring football record is no more, a battle of attrition is on in the NBA and hundreds of rednecks defied Darwinism at Talladega. Sounds like it’s time for a Weekly Sports Grab Bag!

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Posted on April 29th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

2009 Auburn Football Preview: Game-by-Game Predictions

2009 Auburn Football Preview: Game-by-Game Predictions

How many wins can Gene Chizik pull off in his first season as Auburn’s head coach? The Weekly knows…

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Posted on April 28th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

2009 Auburn Football Preview: Position Breakdown

2009 Auburn Football Preview: Position Breakdown

The 2009 Auburn Football Preview rolls on with in-depth analysis of how the Tigers stack up position-by-position on both sides of the ball.

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Posted on April 27th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

2009 Auburn Football Preview: Five Bad Things

2009 Auburn Football Preview: Five Bad Things

No one knows at this point exactly how Auburn’s 2009 season will play out, but here are five things that could spell doom for Gene Chizik’s crew this season.

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Posted on April 24th, 2009 by Matt Hooper

2009 Auburn Football Preview: Five Good Things

2009 Auburn Football Preview: Five Good Things

No one knows at this point exactly how Auburn’s 2009 season will play out, but here are five things that could spell success for Gene Chizik crew this season.

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Posted on April 23rd, 2009 by Matt Hooper

2009 Auburn Spring Football Preview

2009 Auburn Spring Football Preview

April 23-30 is our inaugural Spring Football Preview series for Auburn University. Throughout the week, look for articles and blog postings previewing the 2009 Tigers.

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Posted on April 23rd, 2009 by Matt Hooper

Offense triumphs at unusual A-Day on the Plains

Offense triumphs at unusual A-Day on the Plains

The much-anticipated debut of the Tigers’ newest incarnation of the spread offense delighted fans at A-Day last Saturday, producing 501 yards and six touchdowns as the offense beat the defense, 57-31, in front of more than 45,000 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

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Weekly Tweets

  • @blakebritton Patrick Cooper's twitter appears to be @PatCoop but he hasn't tweeted since June. #bham 1 day ago
  • Patrick Cooper is running for Mayor of Birmingham, has a three-point plan. Not "Let's Do Something." http://bit.ly/42EgLb 2 days ago
  • Story and Video: Smitherman terminates Langford chief of staff http://bit.ly/3VoUQS 2 days ago
  • Smitherman names Kevin Moore interim chief of staff. #bham 2 days ago
  • Presser over. 2 days ago
  • Says he's committed to the city. Ready to work hard, etc. Smitherman talking. Paepcke asks if any charges pressed against Bowie. No. #bham 2 days ago
  • But seriously folks, Mr. Moore last worked in Parks and Rec. He seems calm. Says this is a very important time for the city. #bham 2 days ago
  • He last worked in the Parks and Rec. dept, possibly under Leslie Knope. If you don't get it, google it. #bham 2 days ago
  • Moore has been associated with city hall in #bham for 14 years. Says there's a lot of work to be done. Going to work with budget and finance 2 days ago
  • Smitherman hopes to have proposals on how to fix the budget shortfall by Tuesday, says Moore is working through the weekend. #bham 2 days ago
  • Everyone is subject to review, smitherman says. #bham 2 days ago
  • Smitherman says she's been interviewing the Mayor's staff individually to find out who knew what about budget. #bham 2 days ago
  • More updates...

War on Dumb

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

The aftermath of Larry Langford 

Last week’s verdict established Larry Langford’s guilt, but it will be a long time before we’re done settling all his unanswered questions. 

Upon Further Review

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Dear (New) Mayor, Let’s talk sports…

Whoever emerges from the special election in December holding my city’s mantle of leadership inherits a sports scene that is in the direst of straits.

Column

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

The Ballad of Federal Gaol

A poem about an ex-mayor & a prisoner-to-be.

Film

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity yields big scares

Paranormal Activity builds scares out of shadows, loud noises and anticipation.

Small World Cartoons

Not My President

Not My President

When “your man” didn’t become President, what did you say?

Suburban Legends

Batdance

Batdance

Some thoughts on the end of society