The 2012 College Football thread!!!

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Getting tickets won't be a problem... How much you interested in spending?

Trip to Texas probably won't happen since I got these tix...but we'll see.

I'll see if anyone I know is interested. I wish I had the cash to get them myself. I am going to try to make at least a few games this year though.

OK, cool. If you find anyone, let me know.

Jeremy

[BigTyla]

Glad we booted him when we did:

Details emerge regarding Michael Dyer

A day after Arkansas State released running back Michael Dyer for a "violation of team rules," details are starting to emerge about what prompted Dyer's dismissal.

According to several published reports, Dyer's troubles stemmed from a traffic stop on March 10. He was stopped for going 96 in a 70 mph zone and was fined $17 and given five days of community service.

But it's what the Jonesboro Sun found when it dug deeper that contributed to Dyer's downfall (the Sun story is behind a paywall so I'm linking another source). According to the paper, the state trooper who made the stop also found a handgun and a substance believed to be marijuana in the car but omitted both finds and no charges were ever filed.

The Sun obtained the video of the stop, which includes a conversation between Little Rock Christian graduate Dyer and Trooper Royce Denney, who either knew or came to know Dyer was a football player. The videotape shows Denney asking Dyer if the gun is registered.

"Carrying a pistol around? Uncool ... You've got a career ahead of you but you're being a total dumbass right now," the newspaper quotes from the video.

Denney says he could report the incident to Coach Gus Malzahn, but adds: "What's the best way to make you think? You're a grown man and I'm not trying to treat you like a kid." He also reportedly tells Dyer he doesn't want to tell Malzahn about the incident "because of the NCAA crap."

According to the newspaper account of the video, Dyer responds: "I'm done with this. This is my second chance over here." He urged Denney to take the gun. Eventually, Denney turns the camera off.

The state trooper is currently under investigation for his actions and comments during the stop.

This isn't the first time Dyer has been involved in a gun-related incident. Dyer was suspended at Auburn after a gun he owned was used in an armed robbery by teammates. Dyer was not involved in the incident but testified about how the gun ended up being used in the crime.

That trial occurred in April, a little more than a month after Dyer's traffic stop. At the time, Arkansas State coach Gus Malzahn said he was aware of Dyer's role in the robbery and said he was confident he had learned from his mistake.

"I am fully aware of Mike's circumstances," Malzahn said in a statement released by the school. "He knows very well the high standard we have of all our players here at Arkansas State, and I'm confident that he will meet those expectations."

From Malzahn's statement, it appears as though he was not aware of Dyer's covered-up transgression. If so, you can't blame Malzahn for letting Dyer go. He gave him a second chance after Auburn, trusted him, vouched for him, put faith in him and was lied to and let down.

Malzahn appeared in the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame Celebrity Golf Classic on Monday, but refused to answer any questions about Dyer.

[HilbillyHomeboy]

That's insane. Why in the world would someone of his talent level throw it all away like that? Sad.

Jeremy

[BigTyla]

Another one bites the dust. Good riddance.

Auburn quarterback Zeke Pike transferring, says Gene Chizik | al.com

AUBURN, Alabama -- Auburn coach Gene Chizik said Wednesday that freshman quarterback Zeke Pike is no longer a member of the football team and will transfer.


Chizik reaffirmed that defensive back Jonathan Rose is off the team as well, and plans to transfer.


"They're not with our football team anymore. Their intent is to transfer to another school. We wish them the best," Chizik said after the first day of fall practice.


Chizik said the decision not to bring Pike back was made in the last 7-10 days.


Chizik sent both players home for the summer. Pike was sent home after being arrested for public intoxication.


Chizik said quarterback Clint Moseley looked good, having bounced back from a sore shoulder that limited him in the spring.


"He's full go," Chizik said.


On freshman Jonathan Wallace, the freshman who can take Pike's place.


"He's capitalized," Chizik said.

[AdamVR4]

Do you like Jonathan Wallace more? What's the long term plan at QB? *edit* LOL, looked at your recruiting class to figure out who your other QB was, should've just finished reading the quoted text!

And it's official, Anthony Fera has escaped from Pedo State and is now a Longhorn.

[BigTyla]

I've heard a lot of great things about Wallace. He was regarded as a great "diamond in the rough" pick to supplement our recruiting class last year and was a spectacular in-state player. Practice reports indicate he had a fantastic summer and has really impressed his teammates. I'm actually willing to bet that he sneaks ahead of Moseley for the #2 spot before midseason.

He's listed as a dual-threat QB, but, like Frasier, he will be looking to pass first always.

[Mikes2nd]

Real question marks for Texas going into 2012? Can the QB position go from abysmal to competent and can our tradition of amazingly clutch kickers continue?

you guys need to kick Colt brother to the curb. And the other kid sucked also. Last season I was like holy crap if you guys had a qb you would have had a shot. It was like watching insanely talented recievers standing wide open only to get over thrown or way off to the side... It was painful watching the horrible passing to wide open guys.

[AdamVR4]

you guys need to kick Colt brother to the curb. And the other kid sucked also. Last season I was like holy crap if you guys had a qb you would have had a shot. It was like watching insanely talented recievers standing wide open only to get over thrown or way off to the side... It was painful watching the horrible passing to wide open guys.

Ha, agreed for the most part. Case McCoy is a serviceable back-up with virtually no upside. He'd be a great back-up if not for his helicopter dad (who isn't doing Colt any favors in the NFL).

I think Ash will take a significant step forward this season, but if he doesn't, we've got 2 potential freshman to throw at the wolves...

[BigTyla]

Toomer's Oaks Update - Office of Communications and Marketing - Auburn University

Update (8/8/12)
The Toomer's Corner Oaks were pruned significantly today for safety reasons, based on advice from Auburn University's Tree Preservation Committee. A tree service contractor, under the supervision of Auburn's Facilities Management, removed weakened branches above the plaza and streets at the corner of College Street and Magnolia Avenue. The work was done between summer and fall semesters because of fewer pedestrians on campus and less vehicle traffic. While long-term decisions about the trees have not been made, fans are still welcome to gather at the corner this fall and continue the tradition of rolling the trees with toilet paper.

[AdamVR4]

That's a pretty sad looking tree at this point... Sorry Tyler.