Damn Jax State. They are a thorn in our side.
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/01/auburn_rb_commit_roc_thomas_vi.htmlAuburn RB commit Roc Thomas visiting Jacksonville State this weekend
Matt Scalici | mscalici@al.com By Matt Scalici | mscalici@al.com
Auburn has fought off some of the top programs in the nation, including Alabama, to hang onto their commitment from 5-star running back Roc Thomas, but this weekend the Oxford High School star and Mr. Football winner will take a visit to another in-state school.
AL.com has learned that Thomas will visit Jacksonville State this weekend, his first visit of any kind to any campus other than Auburn since taking an unofficial trip to Florida State back in June of 2013.
Thomas' visit to the FCS school may come as a surprise for some but there is a connection: Thomas' former head coach at Oxford, John Grass, was recently named as the new head coach at Jacksonville State.
The visit could generate some excitement and enthusiasm for Grass' program as he works to attract some local recruits for last minute visits.