Am I the only one

ssgaufan · « **on:** February 27, 2013, 02:39:04 PM »

That thinks Nick Marshall will be our starting qb this year?

AUBURN TIGERS

Start date: March 27

Spring game: April 20

What to watch:
1.Malzahnâ€™s back: Gus Malzahn returns to the Plains as head coach, which means this spring will be critical in re-installing his hurry-up, no-huddle offense. The first task will be finding a quarterback. Kiehl Frazier struggled last season, but was handpicked by Malzahn when Malzahn was at Auburn the first time. The Tigers need to rediscover their passing game after finishing with eight touchdown passes and 15 interceptions a year ago.

2.Power running game: Tre Mason was a pleasant surprise last season for the Tigers and rushed for 1,002 yards. With heralded junior college newcomer Cameron Artis-Payne on campus and set to go through spring practice, Auburn would like to establish him as that power back with size and speed to serve as a complement to Mason.
3.Getting defensive: Veteran defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson looks to revive an Auburn defense that has fallen on hard times each of the past two seasons and will put in his 4-2-5 scheme this spring. The key will be finding players who fit. The Tigers will have 18 defensive linemen on the roster in the fall and aren't lacking for talent. Kris Frost could be a fit for that hybrid linebacker/safety spot in Johnsonâ€™s defense.

JR4AU · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2013, 02:47:15 PM »

I'm certain you're not the only one that thinks that, or rather, hopes that.

Marshall wasn't brought in to be a back up, but he's also not going to be simply given the keys to the Gus Bus either. And yes, Frazier will get a legitimate shot to win the job, as will the other scholarship QBs.

Who will it be? No way to KNOW.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2013, 03:02:07 PM »

I miss Chris Todd.

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2013, 03:20:21 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on February 27, 2013, 03:02:07 PM

I miss Chris Todd.

I miss ~~Gene Ch~~ FUCK THAT.

The Qb's we have on staff as well as last year (mostly KF) had some talent but they were so mind fucked with piss poor coaching.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2013, 03:48:25 PM »

Quote from: ssgaufan on February 27, 2013, 02:39:04 PM

That thinks Nick Marshall will be our starting qb this year?

How many years does he have to play?

Cam Newton was the GOAT, but let's be honest, most JUCO QBs don't pan out as championship caliber players.

Whatever happens, I hope Malzahn does a great job of putting young guys in position to have long term success. If that means Nick Marshall gets to play two years and we win 8-9 games a year, fine. I can wait for Jeremy Johnson or a future freshman or someone else to lead us to the SECCG in three to four years.

ssgaufan · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2013, 04:46:40 PM »

Quote from: Townhallsavoy on February 27, 2013, 03:48:25 PM

How many years does he have to play?

Cam Newton was the GOAT, but let's be honest, most JUCO QBs don't pan out as championship caliber players.

Whatever happens, I hope Malzahn does a great job of putting young guys in position to have long term success. If that means Nick Marshall gets to play two years and we win 8-9 games a year, fine. I can wait for Jeremy Johnson or a future freshman or someone else to lead us to the SECCG in three to four years.

He has two years left. He played one at UGA and one in JUCO.

I'm not thinking he will come in and be Cam 2.0 and I agree with your last statement. Anything will be better than what we have seen the last couple of years.

The Prowler · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2013, 06:33:49 PM »

One thing is for sure, whomever is named as our starting QB, he'll be a mobile QB. We haven't had that type of luxury....Also, it'll be the first time that Auburn doesn't have a white QB on scholarship.

'09 (Todd, Caudle & Burns)
'10 (Cam, Trotter, Caudle & Moseley)
'11 (Trotter, Frazier & Moseley)
'12 (Frazier, Moseley & Wallace)
'13 (Wallace, Marshall, Frazier, Johnson & Smith)

AU_Tiger_2000 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2013, 06:52:42 PM »

Quote from: The Prowler on February 27, 2013, 06:33:49 PM

Also, it'll be the first time that Auburn doesn't have a white QB on scholarship.

'12 (Frazier, Moseley & Wallace)

Not true, I have it on good authority that Clint Moseley was a full blooded Cherokee.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2013, 07:14:42 PM »

Quote from: The Prowler on February 27, 2013, 06:33:49 PM

Also, it'll be the first time that Auburn doesn't have a white QB on scholarship.

THEY'S RACEIST PAAAAAAAAWWWWWLLL!!!

chinook · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2013, 01:10:28 AM »

Quote from: The Prowler on February 27, 2013, 06:33:49 PM

One thing is for sure, whomever is named as our starting QB, he'll be a mobile QB. We haven't had that type of luxury....Also, it'll be the first time that Auburn doesn't have a white QB on scholarship.

'09 (Todd, Caudle & Burns)
'10 (Cam, Trotter, Caudle & Moseley)
'11 (Trotter, Frazier & Moseley)
'12 (Frazier, Moseley & Wallace)
'13 (Wallace, Marshall, Frazier, Johnson & Smith)

we roll 5 deep...

CCTAU · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2013, 09:11:00 AM »

Finally. A coach that will have Moseley lead the SEC.....

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2013, 11:20:19 AM »

Quote from: AU_Tiger_2000 on February 27, 2013, 06:52:42 PM

Not true, I have it on good authority that Clint Moseley was a full blooded Cherokee.

Maybe thats why I heard he was called: Slowfoot crumble

CCTAU · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2013, 02:03:23 PM »

Quote from: dallaswareagle on February 28, 2013, 11:20:19 AM

Maybe thats why I heard he was called: Slowfoot crumble

I thought it was Slowfoot Fetal!

jmar · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2013, 06:28:26 PM »

The only reason I think it will be Frazier is the familiarity with Malzahn's system. I think he can be a good QB because he seems to be able to show some poise and make the throws until there are a series of missed blocks up front. Then he starts making key errors that finish us off.
It could just as easily be one of the others but if Auburn doesn't get this kid some help after winter workouts I had just as soon have Wallace or Marshall. I'm not talking about throwing with receivers which he should be doing anyway. I'm talking about the stuff that he should consider based on about eight possessions per game like quarter, score, time and distance because the reading part is either/or and that's all the time you have to cut it loose, run it or throw it away.

I like the attitude of Wallace. He never seemed to get rattled as badly as things went. I think he's a leader and it wouldn't surprise me if he wins the job outright. Too early to tell about Marshall, but Malzahn thinks highly of him and that bodes well for redshirting Johnson, at least I think that's the plan.

Godfather · « **Reply #14 on:** February 28, 2013, 08:49:13 PM »

Quote from: jmar on February 28, 2013, 06:28:26 PM

The only reason I think it will be Frazier is the familiarity with Malzahn's system. I think he can be a good QB because he seems to be able to show some poise and make the throws until there are a series of missed blocks up front. Then he starts making key errors that finish us off.
It could just as easily be one of the others but if Auburn doesn't get this kid some help after winter workouts I had just as soon have Wallace or Marshall. I'm not talking about throwing with receivers which he should be doing anyway. I'm talking about the stuff that he should consider based on about eight possessions per game like quarter, score, time and distance because the reading part is either/or and that's all the time you have to cut it loose, run it or throw it away.

I like the attitude of Wallace. He never seemed to get rattled as badly as things went. I think he's a leader and it wouldn't surprise me if he wins the job outright. Too early to tell about Marshall, but Malzahn thinks highly of him and that bodes well for redshirting Johnson, at least I think that's the plan.

Kiehl Frazier won't see the field again as an Auburn QB. Mark it down.

AUownsU · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2013, 09:39:05 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on February 28, 2013, 08:49:13 PM

Kiehl Frazier won't see the field again as an Auburn QB. Mark it down.

I heard the same things about Ben Leard and Chris Todd. I honestly think it will be Kiehl as well. No doubt the talent is there. Its just a matter of Gus getting between those ears and getting Kiehl to play with some confidence. With that said changing the fucked up mindset that was 2012 will be no small task.