Coach Barbee Letter to Students

Aubie16 · « **on:** March 30, 2010, 01:20:49 PM »

My sister forwarded this email she received from Coach Barbee.

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Dear Auburn Students,

As your new head basketball coach, I am thrilled about the opportunity to represent you and this great university at such an exciting time for Auburn basketball. When I accepted this job, I knew there would be challenges, but what struck me the most was the tremendous potential of this program with everything Auburn has to offer. The university, the community and the fan base are all top notch, and the new state-of-the-art Auburn Arena demonstrates a commitment to this program that will help us take Auburn basketball to new heights.

As your head coach, I promise to stay true to the Auburn Creed as I believe in work, hard work. With that said, my staff and I will not be outworked as we bring the Auburn Family what they deserve. I will give my all in every aspect of the job, from recruiting and coaching to promoting the program. I will do everything in my power to produce a winning program and change the culture of Auburn basketball.

I challenge you, the Auburn students, to create a real excitement around Auburn basketball. You are a part of the team, and I need you there at every game to make Auburn Arena the best home court advantage in the SEC.

You are critical to our success, and there has not been a more significant period to turn this program around than now. The administration shares my feelings, as the design of Auburn Arena prioritizes the experience of the students.

The Auburn Arena caters to students in every way and is designed to create an intimidating home court advantage. Very few students throughout the entire nation will enjoy the same amenities that this new arena will present to you. You will have your own private entrance to the arena, concourse area, restrooms and concession stand. As students, you will have the best seats in the building. The student section will surround three sides of the court on the floor level. You will have an effect on the game like never before, and our atmosphere will be contingent on you. With your help, I truly believe we can have a great basketball atmosphere.

I know we can accomplish all of our goals together. I cannot express how excited I am to be your new coach. I look forward to the next few months as we build enthusiasm for next season and beyond.

War Eagle!

Tony Barbee
Head Men's Basketball Coach

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2010, 01:35:26 PM »

I have now officially heard more about, and from an Auburn Head Basketball Coach than I have in the rest of my Auburn past.

I like the start.... I'm intrigued.

Godfather · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2010, 02:23:19 PM »

I want to be a student again.

Saniflush · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2010, 02:27:51 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on March 30, 2010, 02:23:19 PM

I want to be a student again.

Come here grasshoppa.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2010, 02:40:48 PM »

Can't you see what he's doing? Mindless, blind sheep. The whole lot of you.

Saniflush · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2010, 02:41:43 PM »

Quote from: Harvey Birdboy on March 30, 2010, 02:40:48 PM

Can't you see what he's doing? Mindless, blind sheep. The whole lot of you.

Baaah doesn't always mean no.

AWK · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2010, 02:53:46 PM »

That Arena is going to be rockin'

GH2001 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2010, 02:58:54 PM »

Quote from: AWK on March 30, 2010, 02:53:46 PM

That Arena is going to be rockin'

It is supposed to be designed to be somewhat loud isn't it? Or did I just imagine that?

simp - do you know since you helped in some of the draft plans?

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2010, 03:11:13 PM »

I took a tour of it during the football season. Of course it was just a maze of concrete but you got the general idea of how it was all laid out. When we walked into the actual arena from the floor entrance, I literally went, What the hell is this? At first glance, it's really small and I guess next BEMC it is. But the more you stood there and looked around, you could tell this was going to be bad azz. It seems to have a lot of different levels and very unique seating layout. There's no question you will be right on top of the action. Big time.

AWK · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2010, 03:14:38 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on March 30, 2010, 02:58:54 PM

It is supposed to be designed to be somewhat loud isn't it? Or did I just imagine that?

simp - do you know since you helped in some of the draft plans?

It is designed to be really loud. With the seating and what not, like Ole' Harvey said.

djsimp · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2010, 04:10:11 PM »

Quote from: GH2001 on March 30, 2010, 02:58:54 PM

It is supposed to be designed to be somewhat loud isn't it? Or did I just imagine that?

simp - do you know since you helped in some of the draft plans?

The ceiling is low for one thing. Also, if I remember correctly, the design was created in an acoustic fashion to make it the much louder. Also, I think when students and fans enter the doors, they will enter in on the 3 floor giving a bowl type configuration. It should be very similar to Dukes arena, maybe a little bigger. This place will rock. At one time, you could take a virtual tour of the place. I think I will go take a look during A-Day.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2010, 04:15:33 PM »

Quote from: djsimp41 on March 30, 2010, 04:10:11 PM

The ceiling is low for one thing. Also, if I remember correctly, the design was created in an acoustic fashion to make it the much louder. Also, I think when students and fans enter the doors, they will enter in on the 3 floor giving a bowl type configuration. It should be very similar to Dukes arena, maybe a little bigger. This place will rock. At one time, you could take a virtual tour of the place. I think I will go take a look during A-Day.

I think Cameron Indoor is under 10K too. And yes, it's loud in there. Hell, I was watching them play Portland State or somebody like that and the Crazies never stopped.

jadennis · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2010, 05:28:32 PM »

Quote from: Harvey Birdboy on March 30, 2010, 04:15:33 PM

I think Cameron Indoor is under 10K too. And yes, it's loud in there. Hell, I was watching them play Portland State or somebody like that and the Crazies never stopped.

It's true...the number of people is not that big of a deal. When I lived in North Carolina I went to both Duke (9,300) and North Carolina (21,750) basketball games, and preferred the Duke atmosphere even though it had considerably less than half of what the Smith Center seats.

With our student section on three sides and close to the court, it could be a pretty difficult place to play (assuming we have enough students to fill the lower three sides....what an embarrassment it would be if we don't).

Seems like Barbee is doing everything right so far.

djsimp · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2010, 05:29:20 PM »

Quote from: Harvey Birdboy on March 30, 2010, 04:15:33 PM

I think Cameron Indoor is under 10K too. And yes, it's loud in there. Hell, I was watching them play Portland State or somebody like that and the Crazies never stopped.

I'm wondering if the Crazies were the test rats for the "5 Hour" energy drink. If so, I think a letter to Barbee is in need. I'm excited about this new arena for sure. I think the Barbee hire will re-energize the masses. Its up to him to keep it going.

Ogre · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2010, 05:50:49 PM »

Quote from: djsimp41 on March 30, 2010, 05:29:20 PM

I'm wondering if the Crazies were the test rats for the "5 Hour" energy drink. If so, I think a letter to Barbee is in need. I'm excited about this new arena for sure. I think the Barbee hire will re-energize the masses. Its up to him to keep it going.

We just need to hand out cocaine at the student gates.

AWK · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2010, 06:00:54 PM »

Quote from: Ogre on March 30, 2010, 05:50:49 PM

We just need to hand out cocaine at the student gates.

People would scream so much their ears would bleed.

The Prowler · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2010, 06:25:31 PM »

Quote from: AuburnChopper on March 30, 2010, 01:35:26 PM

I have now officially heard more about, and from an Auburn Head Basketball Coach than I have in the rest of my Auburn past.

I like the start.... I'm intrigued.

Thinking the same thing.

djsimp · « **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2010, 10:35:35 PM »

Quote from: AWK on March 30, 2010, 06:00:54 PM

People would scream so much their ears would bleed.

...and noses. The only problem with the cocaine idea is more people would be 'lined' up at the bathroom than in the arena itself.

Kaos · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2010, 12:37:42 AM »

That's not the only problem with cocaine...

AUsweetheart · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2010, 09:55:02 AM »

Quote from: Ogre on March 30, 2010, 05:50:49 PM

We just need to hand out cocaine at the student gates.

Hand out nothing. We keep, and dole out selectively. How else are we going to get some of you fucktards laid?