Charles Goldberg, the Auburn flunky…errr…Auburn beat writer for the Birmingham News is at it again. The Auburn apologist this time has published what looks like a press release direct from the Auburn athletic department in defense of Cecil Newton being at the Auburn-Oregon game last Monday night.

The NCAA made their feelings clear in regard to the elder Newton, who was proven to have solicited funds illegally from Mississippi State to the tune of $180,000 in exchange for his son’s services. An ongoing NCAA investigation is still underway to determine his possible involvement in Auburn’s recruitment and signing of his son, Cameron Jerrell Newton.

Auburn was ordered to provide Cecil “limited access” to the program. Following the Oregon game, however, his access appeared anything but limited as Cam quickly pinpointed him in the stands and went to him for a post-game daddy-son hug.

With so much controversy surrounding his presence at or near an Auburn football event (remember he skipped out of the Heisman proceedings altogether), one would think a journalist would at least take an objective stance at such an encounter, given the circumstances.

At best, there is a story there. At worst, it becomes a dangerous issue to Auburn.

But then, we’re talking Charles Goldberg here. Baghdad Bob didn’t convey press releases more diligently.

While Don Kausler, The Birmingham News’ beat writer for Alabama looks under every rock for dirt to write (remember him going to homes for battered women following an incident involving Courtney Upshaw and his girlfriend?), you will likely read Barrack Obama downing the Democratic Party before you hear Goldberg report anything controversial or negative about Auburn.

Makes you wonder why…

50 thoughts on “State Media Accountability: Charles Goldberg”

  1. Goldberg is such a great journalist. Has even acknowledged that the NCAA is still investigating the Newton “situation”. Reading from his stuff the investigation is closed and Auburn is completely innocent.

    Shane from Centerpoint has more objectivity than this guy!

  2. Goldburg is a joke just like the rest of the B’ham media. The problem with the media in the Birmingham area TV and radio and print is they are trying to impress and report to each other. They are all close friends and that is the problem with their objectivity.

  3. My gosh, you guys must really be hating life right now… Yet another blog about Auburn!! Lol!!!!! Keep them coming boys, it sure is entertaining to watch you squirm! 🙂

  4. We’re not the ones squirming, asswipe. You not only are squirming, but you have a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach from the fear that the hammer is coming. It is erroding the joy that you Barnturds would like be feeling at what should the most joyful time in your history. And YOU in particular are obssesed with Alabama and addicted to gleaning the news, information and opinions of the Bama nation. Your quick response to every post on every thread of Capstone Report indicates that you must eat, sleep, work and have carnel knowledge with your sister while connected to this website 24/7. You would be well advised to pursue the old cliché – “Get A Life Dude!”. And if you think we’re nitpicking the Barnturd arses you should try using your computer a while looking at other websites such as USA Today, SI, ESPN, The New York Times, Rivals team websites in particular Oregon, USCwest and just about any SEC team. However, we know you won’t simply because you are able to mask your fear of the hammer by (Cont.)

  5. Heres the truth about this site. bama ONCE AGAIN is having to replace multiple coaches, lossing theirs Senior QB, Losses of several key juniors, and Aubrun just won the NC. To be honest even if Auburn goes 0 – 12 next season next off season will be a CLASSIC watching you turds eat your young when lord saban doesnt produce the national title. You are headed towards a 4 -5 loss season next year and ANOTHER 3 -4 place SEC West Finish. Hope lil nicky has brick proof “winders” cause bubba and the boys are going to set him straight at the end of the season. LOL!!! I dont blame you guys for making up stories about Auburn. Lord knows thats the only positive things you have to hold on to.

  6. (Cont.) coming over here and while hiding behind a false bravado, dissing Bama and her fans for everything we say. Now that’s what a normal person would call a truly pathetic life. But I suppose it’s better than anything that East Alabama Male College has to offer! Bwaa Haww Haww! RTR!

  7. Ha ha ha ha! Thanks 334. You and 47 make my day and you just confirmed what I wrote in my posts #4 and #5 above. But lets analyze your desperate attempt to dis Alabama. Unlike you poor bastards, we have several 4* and 5* highly experienced athletes returning at every position where we lost someone to graduation or the NFL. Even McCarron has decent experience since we played him while stomping hell out of numerous teams; somethig the Barnturds were unable to do for your backup QB’s who all graduated anyway. As for coaches we have lost only 2. One who went to coach at Texas, one of the 5 top football schools and one who is over 60 and retired while staying on in an advisory capacity. Both coaches were replaced the very same day by coaches who have the reputation to be even better and both of who give us a better chance to sign 2 or 3, 5* that we want. Bravo! The Barnturds on the other hand had only Malzhan think of leaving (he’s your only real coach anyway) and only a what- an FCS school was interested? RTR

  8. Once again we keep another coach on our staff. Westerman will come our way. We are gonna jump in the top five for sure. lol. Boy for the hammer to be coming our way. Our coaches are sure staying put. You bammer trash are a joke. Life is good for my Tigers

  9. The stick with which to measure a coach is by who else want’s him. I don’t blame Malzhan for staying. Hell, he just came from mid-level Tulsa. Why would he want to go to an FCS school? On the other hand Texas, Florida, Pitt and the Dallas Cowboys were after our coaches and all but one stayed. And you won’t be moving up to #5 in recruiting either. You think all the major programs ahead of you are just standing still? They have plenty of 4* and 5* waiting to sign with them too. The Barnturds will be lucky to break the top 10. Last year we won the BCS, had the #5 recruiting class and beat your asses in recruiting even after losing a 5* in the final week who wanted to follow his brother to Cal. This year you won* the BCS* but we are still going finish #1 in recruiting and litterally stomp your arses. You phuckers just can’t outdo Bama at anything, even when you win* the BCSNC*. But then what would a $5 street corner slut know about that anyway? RTR!

  10. Do you idiots realize where we will be once Roberson..Fulse…Wright..florence sign which are sure signees. Let alone where we stand with Westerman..Drew..Crowell..Frost..Huggins.. You are all idiots

  11. Crimsonite,

    It only takes about 5 minutes at most to type a response, so I can assure you that I don’t eat, sleep, breath this site. Of course, every so often one of you guys resort back to the “must be obssessed with bama cause you visit our site” comments. Guess what, I visit all sorts of websites and this is just one of them. Not living in Alabama anymore, I miss the ” friendly” banter, so it is fun to come here and mix it up. Also, you should keep in mind that there often as many or more articles about Auburn as there are about bama. I’d be willing that if there was an Auburn site that devoted as much time to bama, it would be crawling with bama folks. Hell, they already frequent our rivals board.

    So, can we please get past this bs about me spending time on your board and get back to the meat of the argument? How about this; please provide references so that I may go check out the claims you guys are making about Auburn. You suggest AU people have their heads in the sand… I suggest you should educate us with credible references (I don’t want to read some blog from a fansite).

  12. We don’t need to give you references fool. It’s your damn team that in the frying pan. All we have to do is wait. You want refernces then go find them yourself. The entire US football world is up in arms and wants the Barnturds head on a stake. You think the entire country is out in left field? And surely even you can’t be that stupid. I’m not even talking about the possibilities of what illegal shite Barnies been up to that the FBI may have uncovered or even if they found a secret way to pay Scam or his dad. That’s another story completely. What I’m talking about is what everybody knows is the damn undeniable truth – that Scam knew exactly what his dad was doing thereby making him ineligible. And fool, you damn well know it too. The student athlete department of the NCAA did not have enough time to do an extensive investigation due to the SECCG. So they made a ruling on only what they had been able to prove at the time. But buster that shite won’t fly now that the COI is investigating. Every mothers (cont.)

  13. (Cont.) son knows Scam knew exactly hat his dad was doing and the COI will get the proof that they need. Once that happens Scam will be declared ineligible retroactively and Auburn will forfeit every game he played in and the conference and national championships. This will happen because it is a fact that he knew. Now if they ever prove Aubie paid him or other athlete is a moot point. Nobody can say for certain. But you will forfiet everything from this year because of Newtons ineligibility. You know it fool, so quit coming over here stirring up shite and acting like the whole rest of the country are fools. RTR!

  14. If everything is so wonderful down in Cow Shit City and you aren’t worried about Daddy Bama then why are you Aullbren Douchebags on an Alabama blog?

  15. Crimsonshite,

    You are correct, you don’t have provide a reference… Unless you want to be taken seriously. Your response leads me to believe that all of you statements about AU are based on speculation, conjecture, anecdote, and hate. You guys continue to write about how obvious it is that AU is going to be in trouble and how everyone knows it, yet when challenged to provide evidence in the form of a reference that can support your statements, you fold like a cheap card table. It’s real simple; if you truly believe the crap you are saying, provide a reference that supports it and I will be more than happy to check it out. To date, known of you have been able to provide anything. That includes you, Hannah… Oops, hammah. If the source of your guys info is another teams message board, I really worry about your ability to be critical consumer of information. Hammah, the very fact that you suggest it provides “proof” is very telling.

    JMUA04, if you’ll scroll up a bit, you will see I explain why I come to this site… Nice try of redirecting the conversation though (I.e., away from having to provide a reference for these bold claims of AU’s imminent demise. Keep it up though, it sure as hell is entertaining! 🙂

  16. I come here because its the best damn Auburn site on the net!!! 90% of the posts are about Auburn!!! Who was the last Saban asst. Coach to take a step up in the coaching world? bama = the place where good coaches die (see willis) and where great football players get put on medical redshirt. lol ol nicky keeps putting these small town heros on medical redshirt after nicky leaves theses high school coaches will not allow a bama coach near one of their super stars. Heres some more TRUTH for you crimsonshite…2010 National Champs. Only major acomplishment saban pulled off this season was the biggest choke job in iron bowl history. Poor nicky was at a total loss as his under coached team choked up mulitiple scoring chances (thats a sign of poor coaching turn overs and missed assignments). On the other hand the ENTIRE Auburn Coaching staff is returning intact. The very same staff that kept its cool and coached its players up to come from behind numerous times and lead them to a NC.Please tell everyone what is nicks win loss record when he goes into half time losing? IT SUCKS!!! Auburn 2010 National champs and Best Coaching Staff in America.

  17. 334:At least your honest.We know how to Roll here and every other Blog/Forum.Bama is Bama,and dya ain’t changin.Auburn,best coaching staff in America…??? Uh,no.

  18. 334 is like his boyfriend BP** before he got banned. He loves to argue and use that crazy Auburn way of making unequal things equal. But y’all don’t worry much about him. He will disappear after the first embarrassing loss for Auburn next season. And Auburns coaches will defect after next season, when they don’t make a bowl game. Right now the ‘money is too good’ at Auburn.

  19. Now BB you said in an earlier post I would vanish the Tuesday after The BCS National Championship Game. The one we won since NO ONE watched it right wishiknew? Most watched event in cable TV history per ESPN, but like I said dont let FACTS get in the way of a good ol bammer get together.

  20. AU Football since Pat Dye—-30 years— War Eagle!

    National Titles since 1981
    Auburn: 1 (2010)
    Alabama: 2 (1992, 2009)

    SEC Titles since 1981
    Auburn: 6 (1983, 1987, 1988, 1989, 2004, 2010)
    Alabama: 5 (1981, 1989, 1992, 1999, 2009)

    Undefeated Seasons
    Auburn: 3 (1993, 2004, 2010)
    Alabama: 2 (1992, 2009)

    Iron Bowl Wins
    Auburn: 17 (1982, 1983 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010)
    Alabama: 13 (1981, 1984, 1985, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2008, 2009)

    Wins since 1981
    Auburn: 254 (11 nationally)
    Alabama: 226 (22nd nationally)

    SEC Wins Since 1981
    Auburn: 141
    Alabama: 129

    Bowls Since 1981
    Auburn: 22 (15-6-1)
    Alabama: 19 (12-7)

    Heisman Trophy Winners

    Auburn: 2
    Alabama: 1

    NCAA Probations since 1981
    Auburn: 1
    Alabama: 3

    Auburn has recorded 28 more overall wins than Alabama over the past 30 years. Since 1981 Auburn has won more SEC titles, won more games, won more SEC games, had more undefeated seasons, won more Iron Bowls, been to more bowls, won more bowls and had more Heisman Trophy winners than Alabama.

    ENOUGH SAID!!!

  21. *National Champs 2010,
    You left out how many times you were caught cheating during those years. You failed to mention that most of your success during those years was directly attributed to Pat Dye, the only coach in NCAA history caught cheating on tape. Take a look at your history (second in major infractions in NCAA history, one behind the only death penalty).

    If you take a rational look you will see how easy it is to beleive that you are cheating again. For example your only other claimed NC was awarded(Not won) while you were on probation. Why were you on probation, for buying players. Just like you bAUght Cam, it would take a real idiot to believe anything coming from Cam or Cecil’s mouth. That means Lee County is full of idiots.

  22. Notice that he conveniently only shows a portion of the facts. That is what Auburn fans do. You can’t pigeon hole the facts. Overall, Bama has more undefeated seasons, more national championships, more SEC championships, bowl games, head to head victories. Auburn hasn’t caught up with Bama yet. Even if they duplicate this season for the next ten years, they still wouldn’t be caught up with Bama.

  23. AU Football since Pat Dye—-30 years— War Eagle!

    National Titles since 1981
    Auburn: 1 (2010)
    Alabama: 2 (1992, 2009)

    SEC Titles since 1981
    Auburn: 6 (1983, 1987, 1988, 1989, 2004, 2010)
    Alabama: 5 (1981, 1989, 1992, 1999, 2009)

    Undefeated Seasons
    Auburn: 3 (1993, 2004, 2010)
    Alabama: 2 (1992, 2009)

    Iron Bowl Wins
    Auburn: 17 (1982, 1983 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010)
    Alabama: 13 (1981, 1984, 1985, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2008, 2009)

    Wins since 1981
    Auburn: 254 (11 nationally)
    Alabama: 226 (22nd nationally)

    SEC Wins Since 1981
    Auburn: 141
    Alabama: 129

    Bowls Since 1981
    Auburn: 22 (15-6-1)
    Alabama: 19 (12-7)

    Heisman Trophy Winners

    Auburn: 2
    Alabama: 1

    NCAA Probations since 1981
    Auburn: 1
    Alabama: 3

    Auburn has recorded 28 more overall wins than Alabama over the past 30 years. Since 1981 Auburn has won more SEC titles, won more games, won more SEC games, had more undefeated seasons, won more Iron Bowls, been to more bowls, won more bowls and had more Heisman Trophy winners than Alabama.

    I’ll just let the numbers do my talking. Not into the childish name calling that most of you are. Can’t argue with the numbers Bama Fans. Thats the bottom line.

  24. NC*2010, thanks for the stats. Just curious, what are the stats since 1971, or 1991?

    Thanks!

  25. BTW, Technically the 93 went undefeated, but did not play the two extra games that Alabama had to play (SEC Championship and Bowl Game). If you are going to claim 93 as undefeated, you have to give us 2008, since we were undefeated in the regular season, just like the Aubs in 93.

  26. Oh come on 13 thats reaching.You are trying to erase two loses that Alabama had. What was the final record of said years? Using that formula you have to take the National Championships from Alabama where they either A. Did not win the SEC or B. Ended up losing their Bowl game that season. Reasons I do not go back 50 years is because I prefer to talk about modern football, And that is way before my time. Where every team has equal footing and the National Championship is less of a popularity contest.Inthe words of one of the Alabama posters here Auburn is very dis liked across the nation right now. 50 Years ago when jaded sports writers ruled college football auburn would have been lucky to finish in the top 5. As far as Comparing Auburn to Alabama Head up the fairest thing to do is start at 1989 when they started alternating between Auburn and Tuscaloosa instead of playing at Alabama’s 2nd home. Auburn 12 wins to Alabama’s 10.

  27. Way to address the question. Only a portion of the facts matter to Auburn. 13 is right. If you are counting 93, Auburn was on probation and didn’t play 2 games. So your numbers are a little skewed, But here are some facts. I have seen, with my own eyes, Bama win 4 national championships. Auburn only this one. What have you seen? I have seen Bama reach the top with 3 different coaches. Tradition is an important part of Alabamas program. And Bama lives up to its history and tradition pretty well. Auburn has no traditions, except rolling trees and hating Bama. And Auburn hasn’t caught up with Bama yet. Keep coming with your Auburn math. But state the WHOLE facts instead of a portion of them. If you want, I will show you the REAL numbers.

  28. I’m not erasing two losses. 93 Aub was undefeated in the regular season. So was Alabama in 61, 66, 73, 79, 92, 2008, 2009.

    Why start with 1989, for the Iron Bowl for the reason you gave. If I remember, Legion Field up to that point had half Auburn – Half Alabama in the stands. Oh, and the field was still 100 yards.

    Also, what year starts the “modern era” of college football, exactly?

  29. I couldnt paas this BS up. You gumps are truly sad. lets start with ButchVan:

    “You left out how many times you were caught cheating during those years.” Carefull my crimson wearing buddy. I do believe bama has been caught quite a few times more then Auburn in that time frame.

    “For example your only other claimed NC was awarded(Not won) while you were on probation.” Dude bama has only played in 2 National Championship games. You and hammah are pure dumb asses. You do realize that majority of bama’s CLAIMED NCs was given BEFORE their bowl game!?

    Now on to lessthen13c and counting:

    “BTW, Technically the 93 went undefeated, but did not play the two extra games that Alabama had to play ” \
    Once again another bama genius. Ok Ill give you 2008 . Go celebrate it right now. IF you say Auburn was the 1993 National Champs. I mean if you can take away 2 Loses Why cant I add 2 more wins?Fact of the matter is to have a LEGIT undefeated season you actually have to FINISH the season UNDEFEATED. You cant look at season results like your coach/team looked at the iron bowl. You have to finish!!!

    “Why start with 1989, for the Iron Bowl for the reason you gave.If I remember, Legion Field up to that point had half Auburn – Half Alabama in the stands. Oh, and the field was still 100 yards. ” Yeah thats why the bama higher ups begged and pleaded to keep that game in B’ham. That was bamas home away from home, they played numerous home games during each season prior to the iron bowl so dont act like thats a fair site. Facts are NationalChamps2010’s Stats are 100% Correct , Auburn is 2010 National Champion, 2010 SEC Champion, 2010 Iron Bowl Champion. Now run along and brag about number of fans or some other lame moral victory. Score Board Bitches!

  30. Oh I forgot, I think we were undefeated in the regular season in 1994 too. Our only loss coming to Florida in the SEC champ game.

    So is that 61,66,73,79,92,94,2008,2009 ?

    I’m still confused about when the modern era of College Football started….

    This is what I know…
    Alabama
    13 National Championships
    22 SEC Titles
    Most Bowl Games
    Most Bowl Wins
    Most Iron Bowl Wins
    Most 10+ Win Seasons
    Winning record against all SEC schools.
    1 Heisman winner (be honest, rather have a championship or a heisman winner)
    4 Coaches in the College Football Hall of Fame (Wade, Thomas, Bryant, Stallings)
    The record for wins in a decade.
    Most All-Americans in one year (2009)

    Anyways, that is what I know. You can dissect and choose whatever time frame you want to try in order to make Auburn superior. Whatever makes you happy….

    All in all, in any poll in deciding the greatest football program of all time…Alabama is near the top. Not sure where Auburn would be…20th?

  31. “I mean if you can take away 2 Loses Why cant I add 2 more wins?Fact of the matter is to have a LEGIT undefeated season you actually have to FINISH the season UNDEFEATED. You cant look at season results like your coach/team looked at the iron bowl. You have to finish!!!”

    What the hell??!!! 93 Auburn only played a regular season schedule!!!

    Okay, like this year’s NC* we’ll use an asterik for 93*. You did go undefeated, you just didn’t happen to play in a championship game or bowl game that year.

    Legion Field not being a fair site means what? What was unfair about it? 50% Bama, 50% Auburn, 100 yard field, middle of the state.

  32. I wish the 2011 season would hurry up and start. The Aubies will disappear and I don’t have to read their stupid posts!

  33. Go from 1970-2010. That is in my lifetime. I have been a Bama fan all of my life, and you say I can’t count Bear Bryant’s last two National Championships because it was jaded and not fair to Auburn. It happened. I seen it and you can’t change the facts. You sound really ignorant by saying that that Bamas national championships don’t count. There has never been a conspiracy to hold Auburn back. Give me a break moron.

  34. Don’t worry, these Auburn bozos will be hanging on to 2010 for the next 50 years. Bama should win like what…8 more before then?

  35. Yeah, that sounds right…

    It normally goes in cycles. Every 50 years, Auburn 1 NC* (assuming Auburn gets to keep their current one), Alabama 8.

  36. What a loverly bunch of coconuts! It’s Martin Luther Kind day, I wonder if they’re dancing around the burning cross in their white robes and pointy hats in Lee county?

  37. Hey Losers,
    5 star Kris Frost, click. Isiah Crowell next, Gabe Wright next, Ray Drew next. If we had done LimoGate again, you probably couldnt field a team this year cause all the recruits would have left.

    Hehe.
    BLOW TIDE!!! Capital L for Losers

  38. Crowell is Bama or GA. Maybe Auburn will cut him a check big enough, but they dont have the balls to do it two years in a row. The investigation into the Arkansas scouting company and Malzahn will heat up, and any one that you do sign that has a future will be able to jump ship with a free pass. Bama still has the better class, by far. But Auburn will be lucky to sign 1 of those guys.

  39. au [pays plenty of players 200range…nothing will stop them – nothing to lose-think driver in a high speed car chase

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