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re: 2015 NSD Thread: BOOOOOOMMM!!! We done?
Posted by bh153d on 1/29/15 at 1:26 pm to SlimCharles140
owner of 247 just Flipped his CB from UF to Auburn for Cowart. 
Keith just CB'd CVO to Auburn.
re: Prince Tega Update
Posted by bh153d on 1/20/15 at 7:52 pm to LSU Patrick
Just snapped his leg in a basketball game. Reporter at game compared it to the Alabama WR Prothro injury. Looks bad.
Just compound fractured his leg in a basketball game in Montgomery. Montgomery Advertiser reporting. Gym was silent and folks are huddled around him. Hate it for the kid.
Hoke just CBed Jefferson to Aubren
PM also said from talking to coaches he feels Trovon Reed has NFL potential at CB.
re: Byrnes HS (S.C.) HC Bobby Bentley to join Auburn FB Staff
Posted by bh153d on 2/24/14 at 5:16 pm to lowspark12
247 confirmed Jake Bentley will be moving to Auburn as well.
re: 2015 Auburn Football Recruiting Thread
Posted by bh153d on 2/24/14 at 5:14 pm to lowspark12
Looks like in addition to AU getting a stellar coach Auburn High School will be getting one of the top QB's in the country for any class in 6'4" 210 LB. Jake Bentley. 247 confirmed he willbe moving from Byrnes High School with his Dad to Auburn.
re: 2015 Auburn Football Recruiting Thread
Posted by bh153d on 2/22/14 at 2:42 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
It's confirmed Daron Payne is on campus.
Hello 5* DT Daylon Mack. A&M commit who reached out to Auburn.
"Star" Depth Chart??
Posted by bh153d on 2/6/14 at 1:01 am
Who you got?? Garrett / Moncrief / Mackenro Alexander??
re: ***Official NSD thread (Updates in OP)***
Posted by bh153d on 2/4/14 at 11:14 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
Steve Wiltfong just flipped his Braden Smith prediction to Auburn from TCU
Apparently folks in TCU are quickly losing confidence they had earlier today. I guess they are not getting good vibes from Olathe, KS. I am sure Luper knows it will be difficult to keep him away from AU.
re: ***Official NSD thread (Updates in OP)***
Posted by bh153d on 2/4/14 at 5:41 pm to tigerboi256
Occupy
Chad Simmons and John Garcia of Scout.com, switched their Evans pick to Auburn today. They had listed bama for the last few weeks. I think Garcia has some contacts on bama's staff. 
Williams and his high school coach know he does not fit in a 3-4
re: 2014 Auburn Football Recruiting Thread: Part II
Posted by bh153d on 1/30/14 at 4:35 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Ulbrich at 5, Smart Friday afternoon, Gus and staff Saturday.
re: Rashaan Evans opens up about his recruitment and more....
Posted by bh153d on 1/30/14 at 4:34 pm to TideWarrior
Ulbrich at 5, Smart Friday afternoon, Gus and staff Saturday.
re: 2014 Auburn Football Recruiting Thread: Part II
Posted by bh153d on 1/27/14 at 6:21 pm to beatbammer
Bama tried to offer to pick the Roc up on Friday to visit t-loser.
Daddy Evans holding son out to avoid unusual pressures associated with recruiting.
This all for TTs.
Daddy Evans holding son out to avoid unusual pressures associated with recruiting.
This all for TTs.
Found his biography.
""Musings of a Millennial"
My name is Rand Getlin. I'm a reporter and legal analyst for Yahoo! Sports, and a man with a mild sports car obsession."
""Musings of a Millennial"
My name is Rand Getlin. I'm a reporter and legal analyst for Yahoo! Sports, and a man with a mild sports car obsession."
Who is @Rand_Getlin that originally posted the supposed pictures of the kid's car? His name seems familiar.
Ole Miss fan addressing the lurkers on their board...
Posted by bh153d on 10/2/13 at 12:11 am
Good stuff, flead from elsewhere
This is from an Ole Miss message board about some uat lurkers posting on their boards. I know some AUC members are tired of the uat postings but this is just too funny not to share. Apparently some of the Ole Miss faithfull see what we see.........
"Well, the voyeurs from the land of Gump are showing up in numbers to check the misery index of their latest vanquished opponent. Aside from the Tide players, who played very well and are extremely good, indications are that some lurking rubes are manifesting their boorish behavior by reminding their opponent post-contest of the soundness of the victory, as if to inoculate themselves with another weeks worth of self-esteem. If they are indeed here and doing the same, then they indeed know the truth about themselves, if only in those places deep inside that they don’t talk about at parties. Their players are winners and you don’t see them acting the same. They shake hands and go on their way. They know they are winners and don’t have a need to prove it on the accomplishments of others. The Adlerian complex is in full effect here as it is an exposition of their efforts to compensate for their self-perceived inferiority to others. According to Alder, these feelings of inferiority may derive from their low position in their family structure, particularly if early experiences of humiliation occurred; a specific physical condition or defect existed; or a general lack of social feeling for others was present. Maybe some guy in the park had a little something in his pocket once and now they spend their time trying to heal themselves by attaching and proclaiming as "theirs" anything that appears alpha to them in an attempt to believe that by this they may be alpha too. This is apparently epidemic. Living vicariously through a football team is an art form in the” Row-Tyyde-Row” state.
However, like no other fan base, the gumpsters apparently bypass all opportunities to go out and celebrate with the opposite sex, rather they come to the opponents board to salve their low self-esteem by portending that “their” team is an extension of their own capabilities and accomplishments at which time they will readily explain to you THEIR accomplishments of NC’s won by dead farts of decades ago. Even though they spend the evening with right hand Rosie and a recruiting journal in their left, for some reason, they believe that from the exploits of others, that everyone wants to be them.
You Bammer lurkers are well known to all. You spend many hours in the Books-a-Million reading free papers and magazines with endless articles talking about the dominance of Alabama, as if something is in the water there. We know what you are like. We have seen you goobers standing in the magazine section with your mouths half gapped, booger-noodling while reading the 40th account of the latest Bama news. Most likely getting a woody reading about a 240 lb. linebacker recruit from another state, that somehow will eventually get spun to make it appear that being from“Alabama” has something to do with his success. I would have more respect for Bammerites if they would just admit that Junior, Drummonds, Coopers and the others are better at purchasing a college program than others Not only is the majority of the team from out-of-state but over half the freshman class, so what does Bama have to do with it and what is your personal contribution?
But yet here they are; attempting to remind us how inferior we are and how if you talk trash to a bunch of of kids from Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Texas, then a coach from West Virginia will make you pay for it because Bamma “don’t take that stuff”. But for all you Saturday winners, you will realize that come Monday morning your hemorrhoids will still bleed, your wife’s thighs will still rub and your brother will still be driving that ’92 Camaro and thinking it is cool. The odd stain on your daughter's car seat you will just ignore because you are a little intimidated by her boyfriend as he really is alpha. It will be that way regardless of how your team plays. Bama has some winning fans, some great folks, but they are not here lurking and looking to claim ownership of some imagined inflicted pain.
For those of you coming here in peace, welcome.
This is from an Ole Miss message board about some uat lurkers posting on their boards. I know some AUC members are tired of the uat postings but this is just too funny not to share. Apparently some of the Ole Miss faithfull see what we see.........
"Well, the voyeurs from the land of Gump are showing up in numbers to check the misery index of their latest vanquished opponent. Aside from the Tide players, who played very well and are extremely good, indications are that some lurking rubes are manifesting their boorish behavior by reminding their opponent post-contest of the soundness of the victory, as if to inoculate themselves with another weeks worth of self-esteem. If they are indeed here and doing the same, then they indeed know the truth about themselves, if only in those places deep inside that they don’t talk about at parties. Their players are winners and you don’t see them acting the same. They shake hands and go on their way. They know they are winners and don’t have a need to prove it on the accomplishments of others. The Adlerian complex is in full effect here as it is an exposition of their efforts to compensate for their self-perceived inferiority to others. According to Alder, these feelings of inferiority may derive from their low position in their family structure, particularly if early experiences of humiliation occurred; a specific physical condition or defect existed; or a general lack of social feeling for others was present. Maybe some guy in the park had a little something in his pocket once and now they spend their time trying to heal themselves by attaching and proclaiming as "theirs" anything that appears alpha to them in an attempt to believe that by this they may be alpha too. This is apparently epidemic. Living vicariously through a football team is an art form in the” Row-Tyyde-Row” state.
However, like no other fan base, the gumpsters apparently bypass all opportunities to go out and celebrate with the opposite sex, rather they come to the opponents board to salve their low self-esteem by portending that “their” team is an extension of their own capabilities and accomplishments at which time they will readily explain to you THEIR accomplishments of NC’s won by dead farts of decades ago. Even though they spend the evening with right hand Rosie and a recruiting journal in their left, for some reason, they believe that from the exploits of others, that everyone wants to be them.
You Bammer lurkers are well known to all. You spend many hours in the Books-a-Million reading free papers and magazines with endless articles talking about the dominance of Alabama, as if something is in the water there. We know what you are like. We have seen you goobers standing in the magazine section with your mouths half gapped, booger-noodling while reading the 40th account of the latest Bama news. Most likely getting a woody reading about a 240 lb. linebacker recruit from another state, that somehow will eventually get spun to make it appear that being from“Alabama” has something to do with his success. I would have more respect for Bammerites if they would just admit that Junior, Drummonds, Coopers and the others are better at purchasing a college program than others Not only is the majority of the team from out-of-state but over half the freshman class, so what does Bama have to do with it and what is your personal contribution?
But yet here they are; attempting to remind us how inferior we are and how if you talk trash to a bunch of of kids from Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Texas, then a coach from West Virginia will make you pay for it because Bamma “don’t take that stuff”. But for all you Saturday winners, you will realize that come Monday morning your hemorrhoids will still bleed, your wife’s thighs will still rub and your brother will still be driving that ’92 Camaro and thinking it is cool. The odd stain on your daughter's car seat you will just ignore because you are a little intimidated by her boyfriend as he really is alpha. It will be that way regardless of how your team plays. Bama has some winning fans, some great folks, but they are not here lurking and looking to claim ownership of some imagined inflicted pain.
For those of you coming here in peace, welcome.
I remember either Hoke or Matthews stated in one of their recruiting updates that AU coaches were re-evaluating their plans for DL in the 2014 class. Mainly because many of them firmly believe Elijah Daniel is about to grow into a big time DT. Hence the reason they are targeting more DE's in this class. I.e. Kennion, Thornton and Andrew Williams.
re: GAME WEEK Thread: Week 1 Washington State - 6 pm CST ESPNU
Posted by bh153d on 8/30/13 at 4:03 pm to Prometheus
Flead from elsewhere,
I was just going to share with you guys a couple things that CGM said at lunch. First off, I was eating with about 75 other donors so it was not just me in him chatting away. He was definitely in game day mode. You could tell that he was pumped and excited. He spoke about the team in general but nothing worth mentioning. The cool part was that he pulled out the TV's and started going over film from the scrimmages. We watched some film from the scrimmage where the QB's were live. The first film was on Nick Marshall. On the first play from scrimmage he took the ball, went through all progressions and took off for approx. 40 yards. The second play he kept the ball on a read option play and took it 25 yards to the two. The one thing you can really tell is how poised he is in the pocket and how smooth he is running the ball. The second series he received the ball and the pocket collapsed around him. He stepped in the pocket after shaking the DE and hit Denson on 20 yard crossing pattern. To say he looked smooth is a slight understatement. The little film on Frazier and Wallace we saw showed Frazier throwing a pic that Davis timed perfectly. Frazier got lit up on the play but Davis had a great return, running through 3 or 4 guys and CGM followed by saying that is why he is our punt returner. Davis has great hands and runs with the ball very well. I did not realize he was a RB in high school. On the film of Wallace he too got blasted and Holland made the pic and took it 60 yards down the sideline. The thing that really stood out to me and CGM commented on it is that Wallace got up and made the tackle on Holland. He followed by saying every player will hustle 100% of the time on and off the field. He is really putting a lot of emphasis on the little things from field behavior to player sulking after a bad play. He made the comment if a player is not sprinting on and off the field before and after the series that you would see him sprinting on the field to remind the player of his duties. CGM is very impressive, I truly believe the team is in the right hands. It is a New Day! WDE!
I was just going to share with you guys a couple things that CGM said at lunch. First off, I was eating with about 75 other donors so it was not just me in him chatting away. He was definitely in game day mode. You could tell that he was pumped and excited. He spoke about the team in general but nothing worth mentioning. The cool part was that he pulled out the TV's and started going over film from the scrimmages. We watched some film from the scrimmage where the QB's were live. The first film was on Nick Marshall. On the first play from scrimmage he took the ball, went through all progressions and took off for approx. 40 yards. The second play he kept the ball on a read option play and took it 25 yards to the two. The one thing you can really tell is how poised he is in the pocket and how smooth he is running the ball. The second series he received the ball and the pocket collapsed around him. He stepped in the pocket after shaking the DE and hit Denson on 20 yard crossing pattern. To say he looked smooth is a slight understatement. The little film on Frazier and Wallace we saw showed Frazier throwing a pic that Davis timed perfectly. Frazier got lit up on the play but Davis had a great return, running through 3 or 4 guys and CGM followed by saying that is why he is our punt returner. Davis has great hands and runs with the ball very well. I did not realize he was a RB in high school. On the film of Wallace he too got blasted and Holland made the pic and took it 60 yards down the sideline. The thing that really stood out to me and CGM commented on it is that Wallace got up and made the tackle on Holland. He followed by saying every player will hustle 100% of the time on and off the field. He is really putting a lot of emphasis on the little things from field behavior to player sulking after a bad play. He made the comment if a player is not sprinting on and off the field before and after the series that you would see him sprinting on the field to remind the player of his duties. CGM is very impressive, I truly believe the team is in the right hands. It is a New Day! WDE!
Preview from the Wazzu Site, enjoy
Matchup: Washington State at Auburn
Venue: Jordan-Hare Stadium (Auburn, AL)
Game Time, TV: 4:00 PM (PDT), ESPNU
Line: Auburn -14.5
Auburn is hoping the return of former offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn as head coach will turn around a program that has seen a fall from grace after their 2010 national championship season. The Tigers finished 3-9 last season and went winless in SEC play.
Malzahn brings his up-tempo offense back to the Plains and hopes to reinvigorate some life into an offense that ranked 115th in the country in total yards per game (305) and 112th in scoring offense (18.67).
RUNNING BACKS
The Tigers aren't without talent on offense, however, as they return 1,000 yard rusher Tre Mason to team with four-star junior college transfer Cameron Artis-Payne, who rushed for over 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns at Santa Maria (Calif.) Allan Hancock C.C. last season.
Todd Van Emst/Auburn U.
Cameron Artis-Payne adds another dimension to an already dangerous Auburn rushing attack.
Despite Mason's billing as the top running back on the depth chart, Artis-Payne (5-11, 210) should see a healthy amount of carries and could be expected to be the workhorse in Malzahn's run first offense. Mason (5-10, 205) will likely provide a change-of-pace and be utilized on the edges on speed sweeps, similar to the role Onterrio McCalebb served for the Tigers last season.
"We feel really good about Tre and Cam," Auburn offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee said, while also eluding to the possibility of a committee operation in the Tigers' backfield. "At this point, it wouldn't matter to me who is out there."
Another key player expected to have an impact in the running game is H-back Jay Prosch who tilts the scale at 260-pounds and will be expected to serve as the Tigers' blocking back.
QUARTERBACK
Further complicating the Cougars' ability to shut down the Tigers' run heavy attack is quarterback Nick Marshall, a junior college transfer labeled by some Auburn coaches and players as "the best athlete I have ever seen."
The former Georgia defensive back transferred to Garden City (Kan.) C.C. prior to last season and recorded 3,142 yards passing and 18 touchdowns to go along with 1,095 rushing and 19 touchdowns on the ground.
Saturday will be the first D-1 start for Marshall and although he struggled to take care of the football in junior college - he threw 20 interceptions and lost five fumbles last year - he's reportedly taken a leadership role and been impressive within the offense despite not taking part in spring practices.
Malzahn is expected to be patient with Marshall and slowly easing him into the playbook.
"This'll really be the first quarterback we've had that didn't have a chance to go through spring and get familiar here," Malzahn said of Marshall. "I think the biggest thing is, I keep saying this, but he didn't get to go through spring, so we're going to make sure as coaches we try to put him in a position to be successful."
That may be to focus more on the running game, and with his wheels, coupled with a solid stable of running backs, they may run the ball even more than they typically would.
As your prototypical dual threat quarterback, Marshall will likely resemble a little bit of former Tigers star quarterback Cam Newton, although he's not built like Newton. Marshall is listed at 6-foot-1, 210-pounds but looks a little below that number. Regardless, he has a tendency to scramble and prides himself on his escapability.
There will be a lot of zone reads that will keep the Cougars' defense on their toes. It's expected the Marshall will be keeping the ball on a large amount of those reads, though he's more likely to head towards the sidelines rather than run up the middle based on his tendencies on film.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Marshall is going to scramble and leave the pocket several times on Saturday - that much is true. One of the things he's been praised on is keeping his eyes down the field when he does leave the pocket, keeping his receivers in the play before resorting to running the ball.
Todd Van Emst/Auburn U.
Nick Marshall is a dynamic playmaker at quarterback and poses a stiff test for the WSU defense.
Somewhat of an unknown is the Tigers' receiving core that has a number of heralded recruits but very little experience to date. Lashlee hopes that there are multiple guys that can step up in 2013 and noted that he's never typically had a real 'go-to guy'.
"We've never really tried to make a guy be that guy. We try to play to our guys' strengths and it usually works itself out," Lashlee said of his receiving core that really lacks that one big-time playmaker. "I'd say there are three or four guys right now that I would have expectations and hope they have a big year."
Three of those guys could be Trovon Reed (6-0, 190), Quan Bray (5-10, 186) and Jaylon Denson (6-3, 219), who will likely be the starters at the receiver spots. Bray is the Tigers' leading returning receiver in terms of receptions, catching 14 passes for 94 yards.
Denson is your typical blocking receiver and will be counted on to seal the edge on the Tigers' "buck sweep." Reed and Bray are capable of making plays in space and will likely see a handful of screens and underneath routes hoping to get them the ball early so they can make plays with their legs.
Others to keep an eye on are Sammie Coates (6-2, 201) and Ricardo Louis (6-2, 215), two receivers that could be a handful in coverage with their size but also possess speed to go over the top. Coates, however, has been known to drop an easy pass, including what would have been the game-winner against LSU last season.
OFFENSIVE LINE
What's really going to make this offense run effectively is the big boys up front and the Auburn offensive line, which wasn't exactly stellar last season, figures to be a team strength in 2013.
There is a ton of potential within the group centering around center Reese Dismukes (6-3, 297) and left tackle Greg Robinson (6-5, 320). Redshirt freshman Alex Kozan won the job at left guard and looks like he'll be a rock on the left side.
The biggest question marks will be on the right side of the line where right guard Chad Slade is expected to start next to right tackle Avery Young, though Young has yet to be named the starter. Slade had trouble pulling around on sweep plays last season due to a evident lack of quickness around the corner, spelling trouble on speed sweeps, and it's unknown whether that will be a problem in 2013.
"There's some talent there and there's good people there," offensive line coach J.B. Grimes said of his offensive line. "With a combination of talent and character, I believe we have a chance to put together a pretty good unit."
OVERALL OUTLOOK
There's no reason why the Tigers offense can't take significant strides in 2013. They're going to put up quite a few points and run all over the place out of the various formations that Malzahn will employ.
It's assumed that Auburn will be one of the fastest teams in the country in terms of pace-of-play and it presents and intriguing matchup come Saturday as Leach brings his fast-paced offense into Jordan-Hare for, what could be, a shoot-out of polar opposites.
A big thanks goes out to John Ray, a contributor at AuburnSports.com, who provided WazzuWatch.com excellent insight on the Tigers ahead of the season opener on Saturday.
:usa:
Matchup: Washington State at Auburn
Venue: Jordan-Hare Stadium (Auburn, AL)
Game Time, TV: 4:00 PM (PDT), ESPNU
Line: Auburn -14.5
Auburn is hoping the return of former offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn as head coach will turn around a program that has seen a fall from grace after their 2010 national championship season. The Tigers finished 3-9 last season and went winless in SEC play.
Malzahn brings his up-tempo offense back to the Plains and hopes to reinvigorate some life into an offense that ranked 115th in the country in total yards per game (305) and 112th in scoring offense (18.67).
RUNNING BACKS
The Tigers aren't without talent on offense, however, as they return 1,000 yard rusher Tre Mason to team with four-star junior college transfer Cameron Artis-Payne, who rushed for over 2,000 yards and 25 touchdowns at Santa Maria (Calif.) Allan Hancock C.C. last season.
Todd Van Emst/Auburn U.
Cameron Artis-Payne adds another dimension to an already dangerous Auburn rushing attack.
Despite Mason's billing as the top running back on the depth chart, Artis-Payne (5-11, 210) should see a healthy amount of carries and could be expected to be the workhorse in Malzahn's run first offense. Mason (5-10, 205) will likely provide a change-of-pace and be utilized on the edges on speed sweeps, similar to the role Onterrio McCalebb served for the Tigers last season.
"We feel really good about Tre and Cam," Auburn offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee said, while also eluding to the possibility of a committee operation in the Tigers' backfield. "At this point, it wouldn't matter to me who is out there."
Another key player expected to have an impact in the running game is H-back Jay Prosch who tilts the scale at 260-pounds and will be expected to serve as the Tigers' blocking back.
QUARTERBACK
Further complicating the Cougars' ability to shut down the Tigers' run heavy attack is quarterback Nick Marshall, a junior college transfer labeled by some Auburn coaches and players as "the best athlete I have ever seen."
The former Georgia defensive back transferred to Garden City (Kan.) C.C. prior to last season and recorded 3,142 yards passing and 18 touchdowns to go along with 1,095 rushing and 19 touchdowns on the ground.
Saturday will be the first D-1 start for Marshall and although he struggled to take care of the football in junior college - he threw 20 interceptions and lost five fumbles last year - he's reportedly taken a leadership role and been impressive within the offense despite not taking part in spring practices.
Malzahn is expected to be patient with Marshall and slowly easing him into the playbook.
"This'll really be the first quarterback we've had that didn't have a chance to go through spring and get familiar here," Malzahn said of Marshall. "I think the biggest thing is, I keep saying this, but he didn't get to go through spring, so we're going to make sure as coaches we try to put him in a position to be successful."
That may be to focus more on the running game, and with his wheels, coupled with a solid stable of running backs, they may run the ball even more than they typically would.
As your prototypical dual threat quarterback, Marshall will likely resemble a little bit of former Tigers star quarterback Cam Newton, although he's not built like Newton. Marshall is listed at 6-foot-1, 210-pounds but looks a little below that number. Regardless, he has a tendency to scramble and prides himself on his escapability.
There will be a lot of zone reads that will keep the Cougars' defense on their toes. It's expected the Marshall will be keeping the ball on a large amount of those reads, though he's more likely to head towards the sidelines rather than run up the middle based on his tendencies on film.
WIDE RECEIVERS
Marshall is going to scramble and leave the pocket several times on Saturday - that much is true. One of the things he's been praised on is keeping his eyes down the field when he does leave the pocket, keeping his receivers in the play before resorting to running the ball.
Todd Van Emst/Auburn U.
Nick Marshall is a dynamic playmaker at quarterback and poses a stiff test for the WSU defense.
Somewhat of an unknown is the Tigers' receiving core that has a number of heralded recruits but very little experience to date. Lashlee hopes that there are multiple guys that can step up in 2013 and noted that he's never typically had a real 'go-to guy'.
"We've never really tried to make a guy be that guy. We try to play to our guys' strengths and it usually works itself out," Lashlee said of his receiving core that really lacks that one big-time playmaker. "I'd say there are three or four guys right now that I would have expectations and hope they have a big year."
Three of those guys could be Trovon Reed (6-0, 190), Quan Bray (5-10, 186) and Jaylon Denson (6-3, 219), who will likely be the starters at the receiver spots. Bray is the Tigers' leading returning receiver in terms of receptions, catching 14 passes for 94 yards.
Denson is your typical blocking receiver and will be counted on to seal the edge on the Tigers' "buck sweep." Reed and Bray are capable of making plays in space and will likely see a handful of screens and underneath routes hoping to get them the ball early so they can make plays with their legs.
Others to keep an eye on are Sammie Coates (6-2, 201) and Ricardo Louis (6-2, 215), two receivers that could be a handful in coverage with their size but also possess speed to go over the top. Coates, however, has been known to drop an easy pass, including what would have been the game-winner against LSU last season.
OFFENSIVE LINE
What's really going to make this offense run effectively is the big boys up front and the Auburn offensive line, which wasn't exactly stellar last season, figures to be a team strength in 2013.
There is a ton of potential within the group centering around center Reese Dismukes (6-3, 297) and left tackle Greg Robinson (6-5, 320). Redshirt freshman Alex Kozan won the job at left guard and looks like he'll be a rock on the left side.
The biggest question marks will be on the right side of the line where right guard Chad Slade is expected to start next to right tackle Avery Young, though Young has yet to be named the starter. Slade had trouble pulling around on sweep plays last season due to a evident lack of quickness around the corner, spelling trouble on speed sweeps, and it's unknown whether that will be a problem in 2013.
"There's some talent there and there's good people there," offensive line coach J.B. Grimes said of his offensive line. "With a combination of talent and character, I believe we have a chance to put together a pretty good unit."
OVERALL OUTLOOK
There's no reason why the Tigers offense can't take significant strides in 2013. They're going to put up quite a few points and run all over the place out of the various formations that Malzahn will employ.
It's assumed that Auburn will be one of the fastest teams in the country in terms of pace-of-play and it presents and intriguing matchup come Saturday as Leach brings his fast-paced offense into Jordan-Hare for, what could be, a shoot-out of polar opposites.
A big thanks goes out to John Ray, a contributor at AuburnSports.com, who provided WazzuWatch.com excellent insight on the Tigers ahead of the season opener on Saturday.
:usa:Seems Andrew Williams and Spencer Williams (Kennion's teammate) are higher on the board for the coaches.
re: Fall Camp Has Ended - The season is upon us
Posted by bh153d on 8/12/13 at 6:11 pm to FuddSandersJr
Nick Marshall
Shannon "Lucky" Terry switched his Casher and Sims picks to Auburn this morning.
OL Robert Leff has been mentioned in a few articles and one insisted he was on the 2nd string the other day as a LT. That would be a major shocker.
Thanks Ellitor! #WDE
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