Managed computer Time Machine setting blocks login

I have seen this a couple of times with 10.7 clients bound to 10.6 servers, and now with 10.8 clients and servers.
I have machines bound w/ authenticated binding to the server so I get a machine entry in WGM / OD. I create a machine group and set a preference for the group for Time Machine (set disk and quota). Now, on the client side, I log out (so the MCX settings refresh) and all logins are blocked (both network and local users). I get the spinning gear and have to reboot with ARD.
I'm not sure what it is in the process that is stopping the login process - any ideas of where to look?
Thanks,
Miles

Just reset the Admin password for my account using the system disk and everything works now.

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The Tragedy that will be, the tragedy that never should be
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