Biggest Losers/Gainers

[Snaggletiger]

I'm a heights and weights kinda guy.  I like to see how guys improve in the weight room and in overall conditioning.  A-L to the dot kum gave me my fix.


 The offseason is a time for players to reshape their bodies and prepare for spring practices.

The goals are simple, but it's sometimes difficult to hit those targets: those who are undersized put on weight, and those needing to reshape their bodies lose weight.

It can be more complicated than that, of course. Sometimes players have to lose weight (fat) so they can gain muscle weight. Even a five-pound difference in weight between the fall and spring doesn't do some of the work these players put in during the offseason justice. They could have lost 20 pounds only to put on 15 in muscle.

The biggest changes this spring? Look no further than offensive lineman Deon Mix, who lost 12 pounds and weighs 298, and offensive lineman Shane Callahan, who gained an incredible 29 pounds to bulk up to 304.

Former running back Johnathan Ford, who has moved to safety, has gained 13 pounds and is close to cracking 200.


Mix's weight loss is big because he arrived on campus last summer weighing close to 350 pounds. The blue-chip prospect may finally be ready to compete for playing time this season as a redshirt freshman.


To prepare you for spring practices, we studied the entire roster and came away with a few pertinent numbers, including the biggest changes from the Tigers' fall roster. Check them out below.

2014 Auburn spring roster

By the numbers

4: New scholarship players
5: Players with no change in weight
15: Total new players
58: Players gained weight
26: Players lost weight
104: Total players
246: Total weight gained among 84 players

Biggest losers

T-1. OL Deon Mix, -12 (298 pounds)
T-1. WR Mark White, -12 (168)
T-1. DL Gabe Wright, -12 (284)
4. LB Kenny Flowers, -10 (230)
T-5. LB Daniel Pond, -8 (207)
T-5. S Jermaine Whitehead, -8 (193)
7. WR Melvin Ray, -6 (207)
T-8. S Josh Holsey, -5 (192)
T-8. QB Tucker Tuberville, -5 (180)
T-10. DL Angelo Blackson, -4 (306)
T-10. LB Kris Frost, -4 (234)


Biggest gainers

1. OL Shane Callahan, +29 (304 pounds)
2. OL Kyle Bolstad, +18 (280)
3. OL Devonte Danzey, +14 (296)
4. RB Johnathan Ford, +13 (199)
5. DT Jeffrey Whitaker, +12 (322)
T-6. Mackenro Alexander +11 (203)
T-6. K Daniel Carlson, +11 (216)
T-6. OL Shon Coleman, +11 (310)
T-6. DL Gimel President, +11 (259)
10. LB Anthony Swain, +10 (249)

[AU_Tiger_2000]

T-1. DL Gabe Wright, -12 (284)


I like that.  I always thought he looked a little too fluffy for a SEC D-Tackle.

[Buzz Killington]

5. DT Jeffrey Whitaker, +12 (322)

I sincerely hope that was "good" weight.  An extra 12 lbs won't be good for a kid with a bad wheel to begin with...

[djsimp]

I sincerely hope that was "good" weight.  An extra 12 lbs won't be good for a kid with a bad wheel to begin with...

Agreed. Judging from the context of the article though it seems it is a good thing? I dunno but it sounds like Coach Russell is working the piss out of the players.

[WiregrassTiger]

T-1. DL Gabe Wright, -12 (284)


I like that.  I always thought he looked a little too fluffy for a SEC D-Tackle.

As someone who is a little too fluffy, your words are both inconsiderate and hurtful. Please think of a more politically correct way to describe a fat ass next time.