Mario's Role From Here...

[Snaggletiger]

What do you think will be Fannin's role in this offense from here forward?  I read some quotes from The Chin this morning about how Fannin will still contribute in a lot of ways....blah blah...corchspeak....blah blah...more corchspeak.  Bottom line is if this staff thinks you're a liability, you will sit.  However, when you look at his stats from 2009, you see the guy put up decent numbers from that position.

42 receptions for 413 yards and 3 TD's. 

Fannin is capable and a freak of an athlete.  It's obvious the whole #1 running back thing didn't work out and I doubt seriously they have any confidence in him at that position any more. However, keep in mind that we're an injury away from him being just that.  Question for you gurus.  Who has been handling his old position this year?  Is it Smith or is Litzunkrotchen running from there?  Because of the lack of spreading the ball around this year until Saturday night, it's hard to tell. 

For me, with his production last year, I think the guy has proven he can be a valuable asset from that H-back position and I would think they need to get him back there asap.  He's too good an athlete not to be on the field.  Has anyone just lost confidence in his ability to hold on to the ball and say we just move on? What say you? 

[Tiger Six]

I think his roll will be a Sister Shubert's.  Can't beat those little nuggets of deliciousness. 

Are you sure you passed 9th Grade English?

[Snaggletiger]

I think his roll will be a Sister Shubert's.  Can't beat those little nuggets of deliciousness. 

Are you sure you passed 9th Grade English?

A roll is a roll...and a toll is a toll.  If you don't pay the toll, we can't eat any rolls.

I did pass 9th grade Engrish, thank you very much.  Stoll the final exam a week before the test.

[Saniflush]

A roll is a roll...and a toll is a toll.  If you don't pay the toll, we can't eat any rolls.

I did pass 9th grade Engrish, thank you very much.  Stoll the final exam a week before the test.

Changing your fuckup after it's caught is week sauce.

[djsimp]

I think his roll will be a Sister Shubert's.  Can't beat those little nuggets of deliciousness. 

Are you sure you passed 9th Grade English?

Your talking about a guy who when he was in 9th grade, they still used slate boards and played basketball through a fruit basket. 9th grade was actually a Senior in those days, and school was a privilege to get out of farm work.

[Snaggletiger]

Changing your fuckup after it's caught is week sauce.

Leeving it up there looks bad for the X.  Yes, I admit it. I modified

[djsimp]

Well, I certainly think Fannin is a weapon for the offense he just drops his rifle in the mud too much. I am all for him to stay at H-Back. He can tear it up in the passing game. I think both Smith and Lutz are being used for the H-Back position currently.

[Tiger Six]

I like him in the role of David Palmer to Cam Newton's Jack bauer.

[Snaggletiger]

Well, I certainly think Fannin is a weapon for the offense he just drops his rifle in the mud too much. I am all for him to stay at H-Back. He can tear it up in the passing game. I think both Smith and Lutz are being used for the H-Back position currently.

I know they were running true freshman Shaun Kitchens there in camp (This guy will be a big time beast, IMO) but I think it's safe to say that if we haven't seen any of these freshmen on the field to this point, they will redshirt.

[CCTAU]

I like Mario, but Lutz seems to be finally getting the position down to a science. His blocking is better and he has GREAT hands. I think I would rather have the sure  10 - 15 yard reception, rather than take the chance. I'm sure MF will have some good touches, but he just seems like a stallion that can run like hell but can't be ridden.

I don't know if it was coaching that failed him, or he just could not make the move to ball carrier. And I'm sure the always banged up shoulder does not help. So maybe getting him the ball in space through the air is what he is most comfortable with.

[djsimp]

I know they were running true freshman Shaun Kitchens there in camp (This guy will be a big time beast, IMO) but I think it's safe to say that if we haven't seen any of these freshmen on the field to this point, they will redshirt.

I agree, there is a lot of talent at Freshman which will probably be saved for another year of eligibility. What is the rule of redshirting. A player could play in the first 3 games but if not played after that, he can be considered a redshirt?

[Buzz Killington]

I like him in the role of David Palmer to Cam Newton's Jack bauer.

You think he gets assassinated?

[CCTAU]

I agree, there is a lot of talent at Freshman which will probably be saved for another year of eligibility. What is the rule of redshirting. A player could play in the first 3 games but if not played after that, he can be considered a redshirt?

If you play one down you cannot redshirt.

[djsimp]

If you play one down you cannot redshirt.

I guess there will be no redshirting Trovon Reed then.

[CCTAU]

I guess there will be no redshirting Trovon Reed then.

Unless it becomes a "medical" redshirt. But that would have to be submitted to the NCAA for approval. The beloved Daniel Cobb was allowed to lead us into battle for an extra year due to that.


Dax Dallenbach

[Snaggletiger]

Unless it becomes a "medical" redshirt. But that would have to be submitted to the NCAA for approval. The beloved Daniel Cobb was allowed to lead us into battle for an extra year due to that.


Dax Dallenbach

Dax??? You sir, are dead to me.

[Godfather]

I agree, there is a lot of talent at Freshman which will probably be saved for another year of eligibility. What is the rule of redshirting. A player could play in the first 3 games but if not played after that, he can be considered a redshirt?

Seems like we have this discussion every year, where the fuck did that rumor start.  You think it is people confusing it with the medical redshirt?

[War Eagle!!!]

I know this sounds harsh, but personally, it wouldn't bother me to see Mario not get another carry. I just don't think he is one of Auburn's better play makers with the ball in his hands. We should have a lot more talent to get the ball to than him. IMO.

I like the kid, but it is what it is.

[Godfather]

My thoughts

[Snaggletiger]

I know this sounds harsh, but personally, it wouldn't bother me to see Mario not get another carry. I just don't think he is one of Auburn's better play makers with the ball in his hands. We should have a lot more talent to get the ball to than him. IMO.

I like the kid, but it is what it is.

No question the guy is capable.  His stats from last year prove it and he didn't have issues with teh butterfingers.  It looks like RB is just a mental block for him.  No way he can't be thinking about securing the ball on his carries but apparently....