Scott Moore, Baseball and Such

Last week, a radio show talk host and a self-proclaimed Alabama fan Scott Moore claimed that he had in his possession tapes that would incriminate Cam Newton. He claimed that on these tapes Cecil Newton could be heard talking with MSU recruiters or Kenny Rogers (not sure) about a pay-for-play deal and you could hear Cam in the background. It also included reports of how much Tennessee and Auburn were willing to pay. What's funny to me is that if these tapes do exist, why have the NCAA not heard of them and made a ruling? Oh, they have heard them, Moore says, and recommended Auburn sit Newton before the Georgia game and Auburn refused. Two things wrong with this logic: 1) if the NCAA had told Auburn to sit Cam, they absolutely unquestioningly would have sat him, period. It just works that way. And 2) if Auburn had blatantly refused to sit Cam and so vehemently ignored the NCAA's recommendation, why did they NCAA reinstate Cam without restrictions just 24 hours after Auburn ruled him ineligible? Also, why would NCAA president Mark Emmert say at least 3 times that Cam was eligible and there is no evidence to show that Auburn did anything wrong? It just doesnt add up. I know, there are a million conspiracies out there, mostly on blogs and message boards that state Auburn is about to get hammered and give up the NC. The problem with that is, there is no evidence out there to back this up, other than rumor and wishful thinking. And just yesterday, John Bond's lawyer came out with a statement saying that these tapes are fake. Really? Wow, breaking news! Scott Moore is a known liar and notorious for fabricating things to make him and his show get better ratings. This was just another ploy to get more callers and ratings for his show. Just look at what his radio station in Huntsville said. They basically said this does not reflect the views of the station. I know, this is a blanket statement and most stations do this, but if there was any truth to this, dont you think the station would run with it a la Paul Finebaumesque? Oh well, I guess this thing will never end as long as Auburn is successful. If this is the case, I hope it never ends.

On a completely unrelated topic, baseball season is here! Auburn has started the season 7-3 and have looked pretty good and especially in the pitching department. That was the main improvement that Auburn had to make in order to be successful again this year. I would really like to make it to a couple of games this season especially when SEC play starts. Also, the pro's start soon. The Braves will have a new look starting with manager Gonzalez and Chipper Jones not playing for the first time since '95. The pitching will be pretty good if Lowe can keep the form he had after the All Star break last year. Hudson will be solid and Uggla at second will be a huge lift for the offense. It is always fun to go to a game at Turner Field so I hope to get out there for a couple this summer.

Auburn basketball finished up the home regular season at the new Auburn Arena with a huge 20 point comeback over Ole Miss. Auburn has struggled this year to put it nicely and have only won 3 conference games going into tomorrow's season finale against LSU. Auburn has lost 6 SEC games by 5 points or less and have played really hard. Next year, Auburn brings in a good recruiting class along with two transfer players that will be able to help immediately. Auburn will be vastly improved and will compete in every game. I truly believe that with Barbee and his coaching and recruiting ability, Auburn will be competing for the West within two years. Maybe a bit optimistic but that's how I am.

Addi had her 4th birthday last weekend and we took her to the American Girl doll store in Atlanta to let her pick out a doll and outfit. That store is something else! You could literally spend a million dollars on doll stuff in there and still have about half the store left. Addi had a great time and we had a great time taking her and enjoying watching her with the dolls. She also got her first bicycle that weekend. She did pretty good pedaling but stopping is another issue. Colt turns two next week. Not sure exactly what we going to do for his birthday but he is so laid back, it wont matter. He will have a good time no matter what.

I am going to the UAB basketball season finale at Bartow Arena tomorrow night. One of the anesthesiologists at work, Luc, gave me two of his tickets courtside. I'm taking my dad and we get to go to the Champion's lounge and eat before the game. I got to go last year one game and had a great time. Also, this game is very important for UAB. Not only is it senior night and the last game of the regular season, but UAB can clinch the regular season Conference USA championship by beating ECU. Should be a good game and a big crowd.

Til next time....