Good to see some fellow Alabamians on here, and more specifically, Auburn-ites! I am friends with some of the management and the HGI here in Auburn/Opelika (and actually used to work there a few years ago), and I must say, they run a pretty top-notch operation; I always put my folks up there when they come for a visit, and they are always treated well. That's interesting about the new Hampton; I haven't heard anything specific as to what hotel(s) was/were going to be out there...
And of course, yes, big bummer on the season, so far...hopefully things will turn around...
War Eagle!