http://theauburner.com/mark_whyaumustwin.html

“This is a plan that has been enthusiastically agreed to by Mack Brown, President Powers and the Board of Regents,” Dodds said. “With the landscape in college football and all of the changes around the country, I’ve been looking at this for the last couple of years. When it’s not working, you have to go outside and make changes. Things are going well here, it’s working, so it’s best to be prepared to build from inside and that’s what we’re doing.

“Mack has provided outstanding leadership and continues to elevate our football program to a level as high as anyone in the country. We hope he stays a long time and he will be our coach as long as he wants, but this assures us that when the time comes, we have the right guy to step up into that position and continue to build on the great things we’re accomplishing.”

Muschamp joined the Longhorns this season after highly successful stints at Auburn, LSU and in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins. As defensive coordinator, he helped LSU claim a National Championship in 2004. He was a finalist for the Broyles Award (nation’s top assistant coach) in 2007.

“This is first and foremost about keeping Will at Texas,” Brown said. “He’s had several opportunities to interview for head coaching jobs, but we wanted him to stay here. I’m going to continue coaching as I’m enjoying it. I have eight years left on my contract, I am not thinking at all about moving on, it’s simply that I think Will is a great young coach, a perfect fit for this place and he wants to stay. Nothing will change in our structure. He will continue in his roll as defensive coordinator and when the time comes, will be ready to step in and take over the program.

“Everything we’ve talked about since we’ve been here, the premise of our program, has been about family. This is about family. When at some point I do step away, the fans can be assured the program can continue like it is. It will not miss a beat because the family will continue. Will believes in all the same principles we believe in. This assures recruits, our coaches and our players that Texas football will just keep on rolling.”

Muschamp’s Longhorn defense is leading the Big 12 in rushing defense (82.5 ypg/25th NCAA) and scoring defense (19.5 ppg/25th NCAA). UT ranks second nationally with four sacks per game. The Horns have held all of their Big 12 opponents below their season scoring average and limited six foes to 14 points or less.

“I was really excited when they presented the opportunity to me,” Muschamp said. “I’m not in any hurry to be a head coach and hope Coach Brown’s around for many more years. I’m just glad I’m going to be able to stay at Texas. This is the top program in the country, my family loves it here and there’s no better person to watch and learn from about running a football program than Coach Brown.

“President Powers, DeLoss Dodds, the administration and the leadership at Texas are outstanding. Coach Brown and a great support staff are in place. I’ve really enjoyed the kids in our program and everyone I’ve been around here. Texas has all the resources, facilities and a great recruiting base. It is the elite program in the country. No disrespect to any of the other places I’ve worked, but this is a really special place.”

A native of Rome, Ga., and 1994 graduate of Georgia, he was four-year lettermen at safety for the Bulldogs (1991-94). He was selected as defensive co-captain as a senior and was a part of two bowl teams. He also earned a spot on the SEC Academic Honor Roll in 1993.

“When I first came here in January and my wife, Carol, and boys, Jackson and Whit, stayed back in Auburn, I got such a great feel for the community and people. When Carol and the kids moved here in May, they fell in love with Austin. If I would have left, I would have left on my own because she was staying here. She really loves the community and the people, and our kids love their schools. It’s just a special place and somewhere I want to be for a long time.

“I really appreciate the confidence that President Powers, DeLoss Dodds, the Board of Regents and Coach Brown have in me. I hope Coach Brown is here for a long time and look forward to continuing to coach our defense, learning from him and eventually carrying on the outstanding Texas tradition.”

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“Lost” is coming back, and sooner than you might think. Sources say ABC is scheduling a two-hour premiere for the fifth season debut of the Emmy-winning thriller on Wednesday, Jan. 21. The premiere will be preceded by a one-hour clip show (so three hours of “Lost” total). That means “Lost” is returning to its Wednesday-at-9 p.m. time period. The most recent fourth season aired on Thursdays — first at 9 p.m., then shifting to 10 p.m. after “Grey’s Anatomy” returned to air following the writers strike. The new premiere date is also slightly earlier than last season. ABC has lined up 17 episodes for 2009, which is one hour more than the show’s now-standard 16-episode tally. The network added an extra hour to compensate for last year, which was cut short due to the strike. Also, yesterday THR reported that Reiko Aylesworth is in negotiations for a major recurring role on the show. The recently picked up “Private Practice” is currently in the same slot and there’s no word yet where it will go once “Lost”returns.

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LOST SEASON 4 DVD OUT DEC 9, 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMSC6vOyzBA

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“Actually my high school was the Bulldogs and we were red, black and white,” said Davis, who went to Tri-Cities High in East Point. “It has nothing to do with that. It’s just the cocky attitude of everybody from Georgia.”

Auburn strength coach Kevin Yoxall is tasked with enforcing discipline on players flagged for unsportsmanlike penalties. Davis warned that he still remembers Georgia players dancing to Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” and might respond with steps of his own.

“Don’t let me get in the end zone,” he said with a laugh. “If I score on a kickoff return against Georgia, I’m with Yox the rest of my life. I’m going to let it be known. They might want to get me right now.”

Kodi Burns by Downs:
During the first 7 games, Burns pass ratings by downs…
1st: 138.6
2nd: 15.6
3rd: 98.8

In the last 3 games as the fulltime starter…
1st: 140.1
2nd: 98.1
3rd: 103.9

Leading Receivers in the last 3 games:
Tommy Trott: 11-99yds-0td
Chris Slaughter: 10-159yds-0td
Rod Smith: 6-71yds-0td
Tim Hawthorne: 4-65yds-0td

Runningback production in last 3 games:
Mario Fannin: 85yds-26-0td (2-22yds-0td)
Brad lester: 85yds-26-1td (1-16yds-1td)
Ben Tate: 82yds-20-1td (5-2yds-0td)
Eric Smith: 16yds-8-0td

That’s 268-yards on 80 carries from the running back position for 3.35 yards per carry. I see progress. We still need a prayer. WE BELIEVE. WAR DAMN EAGLE.

District Attorney Tommy Chapman identified the people killed as Dennis and Donna Smith of Appleton Road near Brewton.

The shooting allegedly occurred about 7 p.m. at the home of Michael Williams near the Owassa community in Conecuh County, Chapman said.

Williams was arrested, Chapman said, and charged with two counts of murder.

Dispatchers at the Conecuh County Sheriff’s Office declined to comment about the case.

Investigators said witnesses told them that Dennis Smith, an LSU fan, called Williams, a fan of the Crimson Tide, after the game Saturday evening and an argument ensued.

Officers said Donna Smith was a relative of Michael Williams’ girlfriend.

Soon, the Smiths arrived at Williams’ home and the men wound up in a physical altercation, officers said.

Smith retrieved a pistol from his vehicle, and threatened Williams, who armed himself with a shotgun and fired two blasts, striking and killing Dennis Smith, officers said.

Donna Smith then threatened Williams, who shot and killed the woman, they said.

Investigators said alcohol was believed to have been a factor in the killings, and the investigation was ongoing late Sunday.

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