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The Malzahn era begins now.
http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2013/03/auburn_2013_spring_practice_re.html
Auburn 2013 spring practice report: Defensive position changes galore on Day 1
Joel A. Erickson | jerickson@al.com By Joel A. Erickson | jerickson@al.com
on March 27, 2013 at 8:58 AM
AUBURN, Alabama -- After one open media session of Auburn's spring practices, it's clear that the Tigers' shift to the 4-2-5 defense has caused a position shuffle among some of the returning defensive players.
With more bodies needed to play the Star position, a safety in Ellis Johnson's defense, the Tigers have moved several players to safety, where the Tigers lost Erique Florence, based on position drills from the first 30 minutes of practice.
For starters, former linebackers Justin Garrett and JaViere Mitchell were working with the safeties, as was T.J. Davis, a 6-1, 184-pounder who played cornerback last season.
Making those moves left a few numbers open at linebacker, where LaDarius Owens, who has played defensive end since arriving on campus, moved to the position, and Chris Landrum, who was moved to H-back last season, also made the switch back to linebacker for the 4-2-5.
** In addition to Kiehl Frazier and Jonathan Wallace, Auburn has two walk-on quarterbacks available for spring practice in Tate O'Connor, who was on the team last year, and Ben Durand, a walk-on from Tyngsborough, Massachusetts.
** Quan Bray, who has played the slot/speed back role for Gus Malzahn in the past, was taking a few read-option snaps at quarterback in the open viewing period.
** Any looks at the starters right now are incredibly premature, but in defensive pursuit drills, what appeared to be the first unit looked like this: DE Dee Ford, DT Gabe Wright, DT Angelo Blackson, DE Nosa Eguae, LB Cassanova McKinzy, LB Jake Holland, Star Justin Garrett, CB Chris Davis, CB Jonathon Mincy, S Demetruce McNeal, S Jermaine Whitehead.
** Again, any No. 1 team observations are tough at this point, but the initial offensive line in drills was LT Greg Robinson, LG Jordan Diamond, C Reese Dismukes, RG Chad Slade, RT Patrick Miller. The quarterback with that group was Kiehl Frazier, and Corey Grant and Tre Mason were working with that group.
** Here was the offensive line with what appeared to be the No. 2 unit: LT Avery Young, LG Devonte Danzey, C Alex Kozan, RG Tunde Fariyike, RT Shon Coleman. There's another interesting position change, as Kozan played guard last season and Fariyike started two games at center.
** On Auburn's list of return men, Trovon Reed was listed ahead of Quan Bray, and at kick returner, Quan Bray and Robenson Therezie were ahead of Jonathan Jones and Corey Grant.
** Auburn's punt formation appears to be of the quick snap variety. In special teams drills, the Tigers were huddling, then breaking quickly and snapping at the line.
http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2013/03/fast-paced_practice_provides_a.html
AUBURN, Alabama – Kiehl Frazier worked with the first-team offense on the first day of spring practices.
AUBURN SPRING PRACTICE
Julie Bennett | jbennett@al.com
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Much can change this spring, but the good news for Auburn is that, as expected, four quarterbacks dressed and participated in drills Wednesday morning on the practice fields. Frazier and Jonathan Wallace, who supplanted Frazier and started the last four games of the 2012 season, were joined by walk-ons Ben Durand and Tate O'Connor.
"We'll start out with equal reps," Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said Tuesday. "Probably the biggest concern they worry about is their arms. You've got to protect your arms. We went through this my last year here with only two quarterbacks in spring. Me and Coach (Rhett) Lashlee will really keep an eye on both of those guys. The positive is that they're getting a lot of reps. They both need that."
RELATED: Day 1 practice observations
Receiver Quan Bray even saw some time with the quarterbacks, taking some snaps and a few hand-offs from the quarterbacks in positions drills.
Auburn opened the first 30 minutes of its first spring practice of the Malzahn era on Wednesday morning. Video of the quarterbacks going through drills, which included a fast-paced two-minute drill, is included with the post.
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Any looks at the starters right now are incredibly premature, but in defensive pursuit drills, what appeared to be the first unit looked like this: DE Dee Ford, DT Gabe Wright, DT Angelo Blackson, DE Nosa Eguae, LB Cassanova McKinzy, LB Jake Holland, Star Justin Garrett, CB Chris Davis, CB Jonathon Mincy, S Demetruce McNeal, S Jermaine Whitehead.
For all that is holy please fuck no. :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
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http://youtu.be/129rzGmpkdY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsUpnEODzyE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP_ISLyGW1c
#17 - Ryan Carter has a nice release on his passes.
Marcus Williams
After workouts, Reed said players are in shape to play at Malzahn's tempo, but they have to clear up the small things: penalties, execution.
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After reading all I've read today, I'm finally getting excited about football for the first time since before the seaon opener last year. As a matter of fact, I'm 100% Nazi now and I see a blitzkrieg about to be laid down on the rest of the SEC's bitch asses. Gustav 2013.
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After reading all I've read today, I'm finally getting excited about football for the first time since before the seaon opener last year. As a matter of fact, I'm 100% Nazi now and I see a blitzkrieg about to be laid down on the rest of the SEC's bitch asses. Gustav 2013.
Settle down, Beevis. We still suck.
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Settle down, Beevis. We still suck.
But I feel the suckage will be less. I think when the clock hits zero on the first game we will know what kind of season we are in store for.
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But, but, but....we have Jake running first team and he doesn't understand the term, "resultnique".
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Any looks at the starters right now are incredibly premature, but in defensive pursuit drills, what appeared to be the first unit looked like this: DE Dee Ford, DT Gabe Wright, DT Angelo Blackson, DE Nosa Eguae, LB Cassanova McKinzy, LB Jake Holland, Star Justin Garrett, CB Chris Davis, CB Jonathon Mincy, S Demetruce McNeal, S Jermaine Whitehead.
For all that is holy please fuck no. :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm: :facepalm:
Shitty coaching can do that though. I have nothing against jake. In fact, I hope he gets better with the new staff. The guy was a 4 star blue chip player that many wanted. Like someone else said, the players get a clean slate with the new staff. Let's see what they can do.
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I still see one player lagging behind, #62 Chad Slade. It's not that he's lazy, it's that he doesn't have that killer instinct needed to play on the OL/DL and he doesn't have a sense of urgency about him.
Btw, the players will have nightmares of S&C Ryan Russell and his... NEEEEXXXTTTT!!!!!, NEEEEXXXTTTT!!!!!, NEEEEXXXTTTT!!!!!, NEEEEXXXTTTT!!!!!, NEEEEXXXTTTT!!!!!, NEEEEXXXTTTT!!!!!
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Shitty coaching can do that though. I have nothing against jake. In fact, I hope he gets better with the new staff. The guy was a 4 star blue chip player that many wanted. Like someone else said, the players get a clean slate with the new staff. Let's see what they can do.
^ Gets it.
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Shitty coaching can do that though. I have nothing against jake. In fact, I hope he gets better with the new staff. The guy was a 4 star blue chip player that many wanted. Like someone else said, the players get a clean slate with the new staff. Let's see what they can do.
Agreed, but this is not exactly a powerhouse of teams.
Auburn COMMITTED (04/04/2009) Offered 01/15/2010 Tommy Thigpen
Florida St. None Offered None
Kentucky None Offered None
Mississippi None Offered None
Mississippi St. None Offered None
Stanford None Offered None
Tennessee None Offered None
UCLA None Offered None
Vanderbilt None Offered None
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Agreed, but this is not exactly a powerhouse of teams.
Auburn COMMITTED (04/04/2009) Offered 01/15/2010 Tommy Thigpen
Florida St. None Offered None
Kentucky None Offered None
Mississippi None Offered None
Mississippi St. None Offered None
Stanford None Offered None
Tennessee None Offered None
UCLA None Offered None
Vanderbilt None Offered None
He was also ranked the Top 5 run stopper and #8 ILB in the Country, per Rivals.
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Agreed, but this is not exactly a powerhouse of teams.
Auburn COMMITTED (04/04/2009) Offered 01/15/2010 Tommy Thigpen
Florida St. None Offered None
Kentucky None Offered None
Mississippi None Offered None
Mississippi St. None Offered None
Stanford None Offered None
Tennessee None Offered None
UCLA None Offered None
Vanderbilt None Offered None
All bsc conf and bowl teams in 2012 aside from Tenn and Kent. That's a decent list to me.
I think a lot of his issue was the coaching. I mean, that's pretty apparent. And if he doesn't cut it under the staff, then we can talk. Until anyone fucks up, I'm holding judgement. I'm def not going to root against the guy as he actually seems like a good kid otherwise.
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Okay, honest thoughts on Holland. When we signed him, I thought the guy would set records at AU. From the film I saw and the write ups on him, he looked like the kind of player who was always around the ball, in on everything. Here's kid who we can beef up to about 235 and he'll be a mainstay in the middle for several years. But then...I'm obviously not exactly the best judge of talent or performance on the field.
The last couple of years, even my untrained eye could see a guy totally out of position on play after play. Someone who couldn't make the tackle even when he was in the right place. A guy who would seemingly stand there and let the play come to him, getting shielded and owned by centers and guards. Then, you see them insert McKinzy in his place and here's a guy flying to the ball arriving with bad intent. He was all over the field.
I have no idea what the problem has been. I have no clue if Holland is just out of his league at this level...or if the coaching the last few years has been that bad that the guy's head isn't on straight. We heard numerous reports and I saw with my own eyes that practices under Chizik were not physical. No real hitting or intensity. Was that the problem? All indications were that he was playing over McKinzy/Frost etc. because they couldn't learn the calls. But what good does it do to know the calls if you're going to stand 7 yards behind the LOS and wait on a center to come knock you on your ass?
I really have no idea what his problem has been. Like many have said, nothing against the guy personally. But you play like that and you're going to be on the ass end of a lot of jokes...especially on the X. I'm in the same boat as others here. I hope like hell this new staff gets him and quite a few others back on track. Would love to be saying, now that's more like it.
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http://www.thewareaglereader.com/2013/03/no-huddle-notebook-happy-new-year/#.UVNHN3lsh8F
No-Huddle Notebook: Happy New Year
Spring practice is in the air and Sir Justin Lee is back — Was he ever gone? Was he ever really here? — to bring us the most notable notes from each fine football morning. You can call it the No-Huddle Notebook. We’ll call it that, too.
It’s officially the new football year, sports fans: That time of year where the smell of spring is in the air, everyone is undefeated (and winless), and last year becomes “last year†and this year becomes “this year.â€
The Tigers took to the field in shorts for their first practice of the spring today, with the theme of the day being the adjustment from Scot Loeffler’s pro-style offense — or whatever that was — to Gus Malzahn’s hurry-up, no-huddle scheme.
They’ll be in shorts again Friday before their first practice in full pads on Saturday. But for now, there were plenty of notes and quotes to be had from the first day of spring ball. Let’s get it:
Gus Malzahn likes things fast. It was a tough first-day adjustment for the Tigers to get back in Malzahn’s break-neck tempo, both on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. He talked about it in his post-practice press conference, which clocked in at just under nine minutes.
“It’s great to be back on the practice field with our team and our new coaches out there,†Malzahn said. “A lot of excitement. A lot of flying around. I told our team at the very end of practice when I called them up, the main thing is we just have to learn how to practice at the pace and the intensity and the tempo both offensively and defensively. The X’s and O’s will come.
“Our main focus right now is learning how to practice and being able to process things by practicing them fast.â€
Quan Bray called it “hectic.†Demetruce McNeal called it “mind-boggling.†Malzahn called it Wednesday.
“It is about learning how to line up correctly, learning how to process information quickly and having great body language and hustling,†Malzahn said. “It’s all that combined. How we did today, we’ve got a ways to go as far as learning how to practice at the pace and the tempo that we want. But that’s to be expected. We will get better each day at that.â€
Wide receiver Trovon Reed compared the tempo to Malzahn’s last season as an offensive coordinator in 2011 (and perhaps confirmed an oft-rumored tactical change of the time):
“It was that fast (in 2011), but sometimes Coach Chiz slowed us down to get the defense — now, pffff, it’s fast,†Reed said. “For the first day, that was fast. I only can imagine that as we get better as a team, they’ll keep pushing us, and it could get extremely fast.â€
McNeal explains the 4-2-5. Demetruce McNeal says he’s at the “boundary safety†spot in new defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson’s three-safety scheme. McNeal said that the new spot puts more of an emphasis on his range than the free safety spot he played at last year, where he spent a lot of time in the box (and, consequently, lassoed in 90 tackles and was the Tigers’ second-leading tackler.)
Now, McNeal’s focus is on flying to the ball and picking off more passes.
McNeal definitely looks like the odds-on favorite at the boundary safety spot, while the “field safety†spot is wide open. Auburn worked two guys at the third safety — the linebacker hybrid called the “star†— namely, junior Justin Garrett and redshirt freshman JaViere Mitchell.
“It’s a great defense,†McNeal said. “It gives us a chance to spread our wings and show athleticism. That third guy, that star, he’s the key guy in the defense. He has to be a key guy in the defense for the defense to work. He has to be set, and all of us go off of him.â€
McNeal said that the system, and new defensive backs coach and co-defensive coordinator Charlie Harbison, allow the players a certain new level of freedom and puts an emphasis on athleticism.
“I feel more free with Coach Harbison than I ever did with any coach, because he just lets me do what I want to do,†McNeal said. “Do what I do, but just do it within the system. That’s just the difference. With (former defensive backs coach Willie) Martinez, I didn’t really feel that free within the defense, because I felt like a robot, just staying within the defense but doing what he wanted me to do.
“But now with Harbison I can do what I want to do but just do it within the defense. So that’s really the big difference and I think I’ll have a better year because I’m just feeling in my comfort level back there at safety.â€
Multiple roles. Wide receiver Quan Bray looks like the leading man for the 2013 version of Malzahn’s Wildcat package, as he took snaps from the formation in team drills and worked some with the quarterbacks today.
“I’m looking forward to playing a lot of different roles,†Bray said. “Just trying to be all over the field and learn different things for me to be able to help my team and be a playmaker for the team.â€
Meanwhile, Robenson ‘Cadillac’ Therezie said it looks like he’ll be playing as a “boundary cornerback†in the new defense, but that he could be experimenting on the offensive side of the ball at some point in the future as well.
“It will be a possibility,†Therezie said. “I spoke with Coach Malzahn and it seems like a plan. I won’t mind at all playing (Onterio McCalebb’s) position.â€
Corey Grant also mentioned stepping in to fill the void left by McCalebb, even though he can go between the tackles as well, and Bray mentioned Ricardo Louis and Trovon Reed as guys that could take jet sweeps in the backfield.
So, yes, this offense is still just as crazy as you remember it being.
Next up: Another day in shorts Friday morning. They’ll start going full pads on Saturday.
Bonerz.
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Okay, honest thoughts on Holland. When we signed him, I thought the guy would set records at AU. From the film I saw and the write ups on him, he looked like the kind of player who was always around the ball, in on everything. Here's kid who we can beef up to about 235 and he'll be a mainstay in the middle for several years. But then...I'm obviously not exactly the best judge of talent or performance on the field.
The last couple of years, even my untrained eye could see a guy totally out of position on play after play. Someone who couldn't make the tackle even when he was in the right place. A guy who would seemingly stand there and let the play come to him, getting shielded and owned by centers and guards. Then, you see them insert McKinzy in his place and here's a guy flying to the ball arriving with bad intent. He was all over the field.
I have no idea what the problem has been. I have no clue if Holland is just out of his league at this level...or if the coaching the last few years has been that bad that the guy's head isn't on straight. We heard numerous reports and I saw with my own eyes that practices under Chizik were not physical. No real hitting or intensity. Was that the problem? All indications were that he was playing over McKinzy/Frost etc. because they couldn't learn the calls. But what good does it do to know the calls if you're going to stand 7 yards behind the LOS and wait on a center to come knock you on your ass?
I really have no idea what his problem has been. Like many have said, nothing against the guy personally. But you play like that and you're going to be on the ass end of a lot of jokes...especially on the X. I'm in the same boat as others here. I hope like hell this new staff gets him and quite a few others back on track. Would love to be saying, now that's more like it.
Word^^^^^^^
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Okay, honest thoughts on Holland. When we signed him, I thought the guy would set records at AU. From the film I saw and the write ups on him, he looked like the kind of player who was always around the ball, in on everything. Here's kid who we can beef up to about 235 and he'll be a mainstay in the middle for several years. But then...I'm obviously not exactly the best judge of talent or performance on the field.
The last couple of years, even my untrained eye could see a guy totally out of position on play after play. Someone who couldn't make the tackle even when he was in the right place. A guy who would seemingly stand there and let the play come to him, getting shielded and owned by centers and guards. Then, you see them insert McKinzy in his place and here's a guy flying to the ball arriving with bad intent. He was all over the field.
I have no idea what the problem has been. I have no clue if Holland is just out of his league at this level...or if the coaching the last few years has been that bad that the guy's head isn't on straight. We heard numerous reports and I saw with my own eyes that practices under Chizik were not physical. No real hitting or intensity. Was that the problem? All indications were that he was playing over McKinzy/Frost etc. because they couldn't learn the calls. But what good does it do to know the calls if you're going to stand 7 yards behind the LOS and wait on a center to come knock you on your ass?
I really have no idea what his problem has been. Like many have said, nothing against the guy personally. But you play like that and you're going to be on the ass end of a lot of jokes...especially on the X. I'm in the same boat as others here. I hope like hell this new staff gets him and quite a few others back on track. Would love to be saying, now that's more like it.
I think guys like Nova can survive in a game somewhat just off athletic ability and instinct. I don't think jake has that luxury. He has to be smarter, be a student of the coachinh and learn. Which is/was a problem under Chizik and co. Nova thrived in spite of chiz.
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Settle down, Beevis. We still suck.
Thanks for pooping on da carpet and ruining the par-tay Jennifer.
Seriously, there is noway in hell a team with this much talent can continue to suck. I understand 3 or 4 kids not panning out but 85? Impossible. We all know talent isn't the issue here. The problem is 100% desire and attitude. I honestly believe Gustav will take care of that shit.
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I think we kick some serious ass this year on the scoreboard.
http://auburn.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1488767
Jennifer Richardson
Was told by a couple of players this morning that this teams looks and feels 100% different than they have looked the last couple of years and That "What AU fans are gonna notice is we wont be like the Auburn Teams from the 80's,We are not gonna resemble what Alabama or LSU are now ...if you wanna know what we are gonna be it is the Oregon of the SEC,We will play strong and Fast,Very Fast..Malzahn will be the new Chip Kelley in college football..AU fans can get ready,We wanna score a minimum of 50 in each game is our mentality".......hmmmm sounds promising-David Fish
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But then...I'm obviously not exactly the best judge of talent or performance on the field.
But what good does it do to know the calls if you're going to stand 7 yards behind the LOS and wait on a center to come knock you on your ass?
It's obvious that you are just a casual observer and your question is not a stupid question. Afterall, there are no stupid questions. There are only stupid people who ask questions that sometimes make the the questions seem stupid.
You see, the reason that it is important to wait on the center to come knock you on your ass as you are playing 7 yds off the LOS is that it will eventually wear the center down from running 7 yards on every play, in hopes that he will eventually be too tired to snap the ball, late in the 4th quarter. Granted, it's not a conventional strategy and it never worked last year but if you will notice from game one to the end of the season, Jake got much better on his landings. And he stuck most of them.
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I think we kick some serious ass this year on the scoreboard.
http://auburn.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1488767
Shall I go get you Chip Kelly's record against the SEC or can you do that yourself?
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AUBURN | Is it possible we all were wrong about the attack Auburn used from 2009-11?
Todd Van Emst/Auburn U.
Gus Malzahn always has pushed the idea of running at maximum pace on offense, though his previous Auburn offenses accomplished that goal only in spurts.
It was billed as Gus Malzahn's offense, and he indeed was the man calling the plays, yet something always seemed amiss. He was the author of a book that espoused the virtues of maximizing the number of plays to an extreme.
While Auburn exhibited pace at times during the 2009 and 2010 season, things rarely moved at break-neck speed for more than short bursts.
Now we may know why.
Wideout Trovon Reed said Wednesday that former head coach Gene Chizik had a tendency to throttle down Malzahn's plans -- both in practice and during autumn Saturdays.
"Sometimes Coach Chizik slowed us down to get the defense (a rest)," Reed said. "Now, pfft, it's fast. Like, for the first day, that was fast. I can only imagine that as we get better as a team, they'll keep pushing up and it could get extremely fast."
There always were doubts about the real reason behind the Tigers' modest offensive pace during Malzahn's tenure as offensive coordinator. He always was diplomatic when asked about it, but the truth appears to be out at this point.
Regardless, Reed feels like the Tigers are headed in the right direction now.
"You can always keep a team off-balance," Reed said. "We do so much stuff - sometimes I'll be confused. I know if I'm confused, and I study it ever day, a defense is going to be confused. We've got an edge. We've just got to take advantage of it."
SETTLING IN: Jermaine Whitehead has spent time at cornerback, nickel and safety during his two seasons on the Plains. He struggled during his first trial at safety last fall, but said Wednesday that he's finally gaining next-level awareness in the back.
"I think the game is starting to make a whole lot more sense," Whitehead said. "I've got a year under my belt. I'm feeling better, feeling more comfortable every day. It's a new day and things are starting to turn around for me."
Whitehead is working at free safety.
Safety Demetruce McNeal is hoping to make more plays in coverage this season.
Demetruce McNeal finished second with 90 tackles last season as a box safety.
He expects that number to drop this fall.
McNeal said Wednesday that he's been deployed as a boundary safety, which entails more high-profile coverage assignments. Those will test the rising junior's abilities, though he's excited about the challenge.
"They ? throw it to the boundary more than they do to the field in this league," McNeal said. "So that's basically why they want me over there. It's not much more responsibility, but it's more of me being more rangy -- more than just coming down in the box so much (like) I did on the field side last year. Last year, I was in the box so much. That's why I had 90 tackles. But this time, they just want me to show my range and just try to get some more interceptions."
MOONLIGHTING: Robenson Therezie opened spring ball as a boundary cornerback, but his job may expand in April.
The rising junior said he's one of a handful of players being considered for the speed-back role handled by Onterio McCalebb since 2009. Therezie was nicknamed "Cadillac" in high school by his coach, who saw a resemblance to former Auburn tailback Carnell "Cadillac" Williams while carrying the ball.
"It will be a possibility," Therezie said. "I spoke with Coach Malzahn and it seems like a plan. I won't mind at all playing (McCalebb's) position."
Still, he's a defensive back by trade. And he's OK with that.
"I believe I'm going to be a cornerback, boundary cornerback, because I'm the type of guy to stop the run first," Therezie said. "Last spring, I've improved my cover skills. Boundary corner is my position and it fits what type of player I am. I feel like physical is my middle name."
http://auburn.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1489049
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I think guys like Nova can survive in a game somewhat just off athletic ability and instinct. I don't think jake has that luxury. He has to be smarter, be a student of the coachinh and learn. Which is/was a problem under Chizik and co. Nova thrived in spite of chiz.
In other words, he's really white.
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http://tigerbloggin.blogspot.com/2013/03/spring-practice-begins.html
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In other words, he's really white.
I'd say it doesn't help.
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Nice video. http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/auburn_football_report.html
Not that I'm complaining, but I just wonder what happened to those tight ass shorts they had last year? LOL
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Shall I go get you Chip Kelly's record against the SEC or can you do that yourself?
Yea those silly little spread offenses can't work in the SEC!
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Yea those silly little spread offenses can't work in the SEC!
I'm not saying Gus can't be successful but I am saying that if he fields defenses like Oregon against SEC talent week in and week out, his tenure will be short lived.
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I'm not saying Gus can't be successful but I am saying that if he fields defenses like Oregon against SEC talent week in and week out, his tenure will be short lived.
The main thing Oregon didn't have is a nasty d-line and its hard to recruit SEC d-lineman to Oregon. That SHOULD'NT be a problem at Auburn but we'll see. But lets be clear, Auburn's defenses will never be all world under Malzahn. The main thing is for his D not to be gashed to death on the ground anymore. Were gonna give up points in some games. What we can't do is give up points and let the other team have long, clock eating drives. Thats why those nasty d-lineman are vital to Gus' success, imo.
I truly expect Malzahn football to be almost opposite of Tuberville football. Instead of low scoring defensive battles, we will get high scoring shootouts. Instead of Auburn winning almost 100% of the games they score 30 due to its stout D, Auburn will now be almost unbeatable if they hold opponents to 20 or below due to its high scoring O. Instead of playing stout D that doesn't give an inch and trying not beat yourself with turnovers, Auburn will now be wideopen on O and try to create turnovers to get stops. Gonna be interesting to see if the success is the same though.
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http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2013/03/watch_auburns_coaches_in_actio.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2013/03/watch_and_listen_as_gus_malzah.html
http://auburn.247sports.com/Article/Auburn-practice-videos-Day-3-123911
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As far as defense goes I BELIEVE Gus has the right crew in here to deliver what we expect on his level of thinking. That being said I do not expect a shut-down defense but one that more or less will resemble the 2010 defense in possibly two years time, only with better endurance which I think is key because I think even Gus might pull up on offense at his choosing if he feels he needs to. But what we haven't seen in the last two seasons are forced turnovers by our defense and hopefully we can make a definite swing in that regard which can undoubtedly break the other teams' will.
We will have plenty of offensive firepower under Malzahn, a triggerman and plenty of playmakers even if they only seem parts of the system...but if we get that offensive line working as a unit this can soon turn into all the talk of the west. I'm wanting 6 wins and a shitload of growing up and progressing as a team going into next season. I expect a hardnosed, resilient effort for sixty minutes even in defeat.
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http://youtu.be/6Ne9rnrMizI
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http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-footbl/2013_spring_football_central.html
LB tackling drills.
http://auburntigers.com/allaccess/index.html?media=383340
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcnkDh2EnYA
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Wood-worthy videos.
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Shall I go get you Chip Kelly's record against the SEC or can you do that yourself?
Exactly what I was thinking. I don't think we should even bother to field a defense.
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I really can't say it enough, I am so glad to see Owens at LB.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcnkDh2EnYA
"You can run, Jake..."
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"You can run, Jake..."
Edited out:
"I was running, coach..."
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"You can run, Jake..."
I fucking fell out when I heard that shit.
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I really can't say it enough, I am so glad to see Owens at LB.
I second that emotion. Assuming he catches on to the position at this level, that suddenly makes our numbers look a little better at LB. And with Clay Finklestein pushing for more and more playing time, the sky is the limit for this group.
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Just realized Finklestein is not listed on the roster. I guess when Ray Lewis retired, we wouldn't be able to keep him very long.
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There seems to be a whole shitload of coaches harping on effort and intensity, which is good in one sense, but seems we may be way lacking in those areas early this spring.
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...but seems we may be way lacking in those areas early this spring.
Lethargy hangover from Chizick's daze.
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There seems to be a whole shitload of coaches harping on effort and intensity, which is good in one sense, but seems we may be way lacking in those areas early this spring since 2008.
Fixt
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BY AARON BRENNER | abrenner@ledger-enquirer.com
AUBURN, Ala. – Sounds like some guys have got a Case of the Mondays.
Remember what Gabe Wright said about not having any nice coaches? Especially on the offensive and defensive line? J.B. Grimes and Rodney Garner were nowhere near a tranquil mood to kick off the second week of spring practices bright and early Monday morning.
It was hot and humid coming off Easter Sunday – it rained overnight – which had to be difficult for the big boys between 250 and 320 pounds. Grimes and Garner weren’t interested in fatigue playing a factor.
Playing the part of drill sergeant Monday, Grimes in particular really took second-team center Alex Kozan to the cleaners for poor technique in a basic blocking drill. Over at the five-man sled, Grimes forced Kozan, Tunde Fariyike and Devonte Danzey to redo a push three times, impelling them to block lower.
Garner also asked a couple D-linemen for a do-over going under “The Chuteâ€, one of those trampoline-looking structures that keeps ends and tackles low to the ground.
I even heard a specific mention out of Grimes’ mouth of “3-9†followed by “wake your (rear ends) upâ€. Yeah, you know the coaches are using that as fuel. It’s a new day … doesn’t mean yesterday didn’t happen.
Read more here: http://www.wareagleextra.com/2013/04/01/quick-observations-from-auburn-practice-4-grimes-garner-will-not-tolerate-monday-fatigue/#storylink=cpy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgYFponx3JM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgYFponx3JM
Fucking good...
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgYFponx3JM
The title of this video is stupid.
You either run a slant. Or you run a screen. There is no such thing as slant/screed.
Stupid fucking "sports" reporters...
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The title of this video is stupid.
You either run a slant. Or you run a screen. There is no such thing as slant/screed.
Stupid fucking "sports" reporters...
A forward slash is typically indicative of "or." They would have used a hyphen if they wanted to suggest that it was a hybrid play.
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A forward slash is typically indicative of "or." They would have used a hyphen if they wanted to suggest that it was a hybrid play.
It also could mean the are one and the same. But either way.
They are fucking stupid that they can't tell a screen play from a slant.
Fucking stupid people.
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It also could mean the are one and the same. But either way.
They are fucking stupid that they can't tell a screen play from a slant.
Fucking stupid people.
The slants are usually pretty easy to identify...
(https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSMAYcX6h3u9HiJsgQmZSr3WhnvKPjMS4I6swJEWn5UKK0WtPGU)
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Not sure if posted already: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1587918-auburn-football-lessons-learned-during-dreadful-12-season-will-pay-off-in-13
Early reports out of the Auburn weight room under new strength and conditioning coach Ryan Russell seem to indicate that Evans would see something different if he were to join the Tigers for a workout now.
Russell uses three different-colored jerseys to measure where a player is in his program. Green is the highest, blue is the middle and orange is the lowest.
"The coaches would grade each player according to their performance in the drill, how much effort they gave, how they finished, their composure as far as acting tired, hands on knees, stuff like that, leadership," fullback Jay Prosch told Joel Erickson of al.com. "If they feel like you're slacking, it's a deduction, so it's an overall grade. If you're above a certain point, it shows your jersey color."
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a slant screen is a pass to Thrilla behind the line of scrimmage
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iyBdI5465Q
This young man is a hell of a pick up for us this year.
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Not sure if posted already: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1587918-auburn-football-lessons-learned-during-dreadful-12-season-will-pay-off-in-13
Early reports out of the Auburn weight room under new strength and conditioning coach Ryan Russell seem to indicate that Evans would see something different if he were to join the Tigers for a workout now.
Russell uses three different-colored jerseys to measure where a player is in his program.Green is the highest, blue is the middle and orange is the lowest.
"The coaches would grade each player according to their performance in the drill, how much effort they gave, how they finished, their composure as far as acting tired, hands on knees, stuff like that, leadership," fullback Jay Prosch told Joel Erickson of al.com. "If they feel like you're slacking, it's a deduction, so it's an overall grade. If you're above a certain point, it shows your jerseycolor."
For those wondering about the different colored Jerseys...
Green is for Champion Level Perfomance
Blue is an Average Joe that could be Championship Level
Orange is for "Get your ass in gear or you won't play a down this year."
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Fucking good...
Trovon....my man.
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Better Tackling? Ellis Johnson Finds Role Model in Justin Garrett
The defensive coordinator emphasizing tackling
By Charles Goldberg, AuburnTigers.com
AUBURN — Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson says he has a good role model in his quest to make the Tigers better tacklers.
Exhibit A: Justin Garrett.
Garrett, who is moving from linebacker to the new hybrid "star" safety position, has impressed Johnson this spring practice with his ability to play the new position. And when it comes to tackling?
"He is, without a doubt, the best we’ve got," Johnson said. "He hasn’t played much ball, not in games around here. It’s not always game experience when it comes to something as simple as physically tackling."
Johnson says he'll have a better grasp on tackling by the end of spring practice.
"I'll know whether if it’s want-to or know-how-to," he said.
Johnson says tackling is a priority this spring. Saturday's scrimmage in Jordan-Hare Stadium will be a good test for that, Johnson said.
He's already formed some opinions.
"The most pleasing thing overall is attitude. The most disappointing thing right now, and this is just two practices with live tackling is just our tackling," he said. "Tomorrow will be a huge thing. It’s not going to be as much about Xs-and-Os. We want to give them enough Xs and Os to strain them a little bit and see who can learn and function under pressure, but it’s really more about fundamentals and seeing if we’re going to improve in tackling."
Which brings Johnson back to Garrett.
"He's got great closing speed. That’s huge when you make open-field in space tackles," Johnson said. "He's got good contact speed – in other words, when he’s about to make contact, he has that explosiveness where he runs through it and doesn’t gather, and settle, he runs through things.
"He's one of the ones who’s been a bright spot. We’ve used him as an example to point out to other players. Hopefully, it’ll be infectious and other guys will start picking up on it. He’s got an attitude, great athleticism, that closing speed with good angles, and he’s going to make contact and he likes contact."
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Ellis Johnson looks for better tackling
(Todd Van Emst photo)
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Better Tackling? Ellis Johnson Finds Role Model in Justin Garrett
The defensive coordinator emphasizing tackling
By Charles Goldberg, AuburnTigers.com
AUBURN — Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson says he has a good role model in his quest to make the Tigers better tacklers.
Exhibit A: Justin Garrett.
Garrett, who is moving from linebacker to the new hybrid "star" safety position, has impressed Johnson this spring practice with his ability to play the new position. And when it comes to tackling?
"He is, without a doubt, the best we’ve got," Johnson said. "He hasn’t played much ball, not in games around here. It’s not always game experience when it comes to something as simple as physically tackling."
Johnson says he'll have a better grasp on tackling by the end of spring practice.
"I'll know whether if it’s want-to or know-how-to," he said.
Johnson says tackling is a priority this spring. Saturday's scrimmage in Jordan-Hare Stadium will be a good test for that, Johnson said.
He's already formed some opinions.
"The most pleasing thing overall is attitude. The most disappointing thing right now, and this is just two practices with live tackling is just our tackling," he said. "Tomorrow will be a huge thing. It’s not going to be as much about Xs-and-Os. We want to give them enough Xs and Os to strain them a little bit and see who can learn and function under pressure, but it’s really more about fundamentals and seeing if we’re going to improve in tackling."
Which brings Johnson back to Garrett.
"He's got great closing speed. That’s huge when you make open-field in space tackles," Johnson said. "He's got good contact speed – in other words, when he’s about to make contact, he has that explosiveness where he runs through it and doesn’t gather, and settle, he runs through things.
"He's one of the ones who’s been a bright spot. We’ve used him as an example to point out to other players. Hopefully, it’ll be infectious and other guys will start picking up on it. He’s got an attitude, great athleticism, that closing speed with good angles, and he’s going to make contact and he likes contact."
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Ellis Johnson looks for better tackling
(Todd Van Emst photo)
I cannot remember the last time that we had an AU DC talk this much about making tackling and fundamentals. We all saw it. We all knew we sucked at it. Why didn't our million dollar coaches see it and address it? Befumduzzles me. I think I can translate CEJ: We still suck at tackling but we will get better. Justin Garrett is the only one who doesn't suck and looks really good at wrapping up and running through and knocking mf's down--not just trying to put a titty lick on them.
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I cannot remember the last time that we had an AU DC talk this much about making tackling and fundamentals. We all saw it. We all knew we sucked at it. Why didn't our million dollar coaches see it and address it? Befumduzzles me. I think I can translate CEJ: We still suck at tackling but we will get better. Justin Garrett is the only one who doesn't suck and looks really good at wrapping up and running through and knocking mf's down--not just trying to put a titty lick on them.
2 words.
weak 'fucking' practices!
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2 words.
weak 'fucking' practices!
That's actually 3 words.
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That's actually 3 words.
Practices doesn't count
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Practices doesn't count
That explains the drug use.
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That's actually 3 words.
He's on a roll.
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Practices doesn't count
Practice? We talking about practice?
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Practice? We talking about practice?
Yeah, just give us great effort and the promise that what we have seen in the past two seasons isn't a pattern that can't be reversed. Show us you are committed to competing for excellence instead of juist showing up for a obligatory date against an opponent that actually cares. And have enough spirit to defend that date as if were the last time you will ever see a field of play.
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http://videos.al.com/al/2013/04/cornerbacks_impressing_auburn.html
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http://videos.al.com/al/2013/04/cornerbacks_impressing_auburn.html
Two things... Our cornerbacks are impressive because our quarterbacks suck dick. Second, it's good to see Frazier is picking up right where he left off last year...throwing picks...
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Two things... Our cornerbacks are impressive because our quarterbacks suck richard. Second, it's good to see Frazier is picking up right where he left off last year...throwing picks...
Consistency=championship
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"Emulate Garrett" is the theme from here to the season opener.
Ellis Johnson calls Justin Garrett Auburn's best tackler Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson outlines the Tigers' tackling problems and identifies "Star" 'backer Justin Garrett as the team's best tackler.
"He’s got great closing speed. That’s huge when you make open-field in space tackles," Johnson said. "He’s got good contact speed. in other words, when he’s about to make contact, he has that explosiveness where he runs through it and doesn’t gather and settle, he runs through things."
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April 8, 2013
By Charles Goldberg
AuburnTigers.com
AUBURN — Auburn is taking a breather at the midway point of spring practice, opting to move today's scheduled workout for something down the road, perhaps saving it for the Monday after the April 20 A-Day Game.
Auburn has used A-Day Plus One as a review session in the past.
So what do we know after the seven of the 15 practices we know about?
Hybrid safety Justin Garrett is being talked up. Everybody wants to go faster. And last Saturday's scrimmage in Jordan-Hare Stadium had its moments.
Coach Gus Malzahn said it was a good scrimmage, and quarterback Jonathan Wallace agreed.
"A lot of guys caught a lot of eyes," Wallace said.
"Guys were making plays. The offensive line was keeping a great pace. Guys were making unbelievable catches. It was a very successful day, but we've got a long ways to go. Coach still wants that standard to be so high. We want to reach that standard that coach sets."
Much of the standard has been about pace. One drill, run under the close observation of offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee, has the offense running four plays in less than a minute, moving as quickly as it can down the field.
Pace is the word.
"That's the part coming about with reps," Wallace said. "That's what Coach Lashlee wants us to do. That's what we have to do."
Wallace, when asked, offered this scouting report on junior college transfer running back Cameron Artis-Payne.
"Strong runner. He's quick. He's fast,' Wallace said. "He makes the right cuts. He's a smart ball player. Cameron has been a hard worker ever since he's come here. He's always around the complex trying to get better."
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...four plays in less than a minute...
There's a midget on the other side of the state that just shit his pants.
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There's a midget on the other side of the state that just shit his pants.
Yeah it's just not fair.
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Yeah it's just not fair.
Funny. His directive to his OC this Spring was "go faster" with Super AJ at the helm. :taunt:
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http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2013/04/auburns_chris_landrum_returns.html
Auburn's Chris Landrum returns to natural spot by moving back to linebacker
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I'll say again, don't fall asleep on â€Heisman CamPayneâ€Â©
"Strong runner. He's quick. He's fast,' Wallace said. "He makes the right cuts. He's a smart ball player. Cameron has been a hard workerever since he's come here. He's always around the complex trying to get better."
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I'll say again, don't fall asleep on â€Heisman CamPayneâ€Â©
Is he setting any goals for 2000 yds. like Mason? :sneer:
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Is he setting any goals for 2000 yds. like Mason? :sneer:
He ain't got time for goals, he's to busy working out and watching film.
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He ain't got time for goals, he's to busy working out and watching film.
Good to know. Carry on!
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Kiehl Frazier entered the 2012 season as the starter at quarterback. But two touchdowns and eight interceptions through the first four-and-a-half games earned him a one-way ticket to the bench. Now that he's back in Malzahn's system—a system he was successful with in high school—Frazier seems confident.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1598084-auburn-football-dont-be-shocked-to-see-a-quick-offensive-turnaround-in-2013
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Kalil runs the "Errant toss and fetal" offense better than most.
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Kalil runs the "Errant toss and fetal" offense better than most.
(http://capstonereport.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Clint-Moseley.jpg)
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Looks like Clint fetal Mosely is about to cry in that pic.
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Kiehl Frazier â€@kiehlfrazier10
“@MarleannaTaylor: I feel naked without my watch on.â€ðŸ˜„😊
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Man, I am pulling for Kiehl but I'll take Keenan now. WDE!!
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http://youtu.be/1bRYT7BOoH4
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Kalil runs the "Errant toss and fetal" offense better than most.
The "chuck and duck" is his forte.
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Goodness...put a long gray beard on Grimes and he'd pass for Uncle Si.
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Goodness...put a long gray beard on Grimes and he'd pass for Uncle Si.
He certainly has the "Hey! Hey!" part down
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I love Coach Grimes attention to detail. A lot of coaches don't like to get caught up in the little details. But when you are in the SEC, you will face guys as good as you every play. The only way to bet them is with almost perfect technique. Grimes sees every hand movement, every foot movement, every step. As these linemen get better at every movement, they will have an advantage over their opponent. Good stuff.
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Miller looks like he could carry 25 more pounds of muscle easy. Between spring and fall, he needs to bit the weights and slam protein shakes about 3 times a day.
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Goodness...put a long gray beard on Grimes and he'd pass for Uncle Si.
Hey Jack!
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Miller looks like he could carry 25 more pounds of muscle easy. Between spring and fall, he needs to bit the weights and slam protein shakes about 3 times a day.
â€Hey, the more weight the better...a heavier Cow, hey, more meat...a heavier pig, hey, more meat...a heavier woman, hey, she's a heffer...hey, I like 'em round and big, hey...can't touch this.â€
(https://photos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s320x320/197470_422157101180086_275631445_n.jpg)
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â€Hey, the more weight the better...a heavier Cow, hey, more meat...a heavier pig, hey, more meat...a heavier woman, hey, she's a heffer...hey, I like 'em round and big, hey...can't touch this.â€
(https://photos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/s320x320/197470_422157101180086_275631445_n.jpg)
They need to float like a butterfly and sting like a flea.
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They need to float like a butterfly and sting like a flea.
Otherwise he ain't gonna get no R-S-E-P-C-T around here.
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am, Wed Apr 17, 2013.
Ryan Wood
Opelika-Auburn News
Twitter
With just two practices until A-Day – including Auburn's session Wednesday morning – the Tigers' current depth chart may have more validity than it did when spring began.
It's unknown how new coach Gus Malzahn will handle his first A-Day scrimmage, details that will hopefully come to light when he talks to reporters after practice. But it's a good chance most – if not all – of Auburn's first and second teams during Wednesday morning's team pace drill will look the same Saturday.
(Of course, that's if Auburn splits into first and second teams on A-Day.)
Here's a look at who's playing where.
•First-team offense: QB Kiehl Frazier, RB Corey Grant, WRs Jaylon Denson/Quan Bray/Trovon Reed, TE Brandon Fulse, left tackle Greg Robinson, left guard Alex Kozan, center Reese Dismukes, right guard Chad Slade, right tackle Patrick Miller.
•First-team defense: DEs Ken Carter and Dee Ford, DTs Gabe Wright and Jeff Whitaker, LBs Kris Foster and Cassanova McKinzy, star Justin Garrett, safeties Trent Fisher and Jermaine Whitehead, CBs Chris Davis and Jonathon Mincy.
•Second-team offense: QB Jonathan Wallace, RB Cameron Artis-Payne, WRs Sammie Coates/B.J. Trimble/Ricardo Louis, TE C.J. Uzomah, left tackle Shon Coleman, left guard Devonte Danzey, center Tunde Fariyike, right guard Jordan Diamond, right tackle Shane Callahan.
•Second-team defense: DEs Craig Sanders and Justin Delaine, DTs Ben Bradley and JaBrian Niles, LBs Anthony Swain and LaDarius Owens, star Adam Dyas, safeties T.J. Davis and Ryan Smith, CBs Josh Holsey and Ryan White.
•Key players absent from team drills: FB Jay Prosch, RB Tre Mason, safety Demetruce McNeal, LB Jake Holland (class), star Robenson Therezie, DT Angelo Blackson, OL Avery Young, LB JaViere Mitchell. Most – if not all – will crack Auburn's two-deep depth chart. Some will be starters.
•Auburn once again worked on trick plays out of field goal, using holder Ryan Smith as the quarterback.
•Quan Bray and Trovon Reed were among those working at punt returner.
•Auburn picked up a commit Wednesday morning from 4-star (247Sports) linebacker Deshaun Davis, per the recruiting sites.
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Ryan Wood is the Auburn University Sports Beat Writer for the Opelika-Auburn News.
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star Adam Dyas
Who?
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Who?
That's Mrs Dyas' boy
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That's Mrs Dyas' boy
Oh, right. Also, who be Kris Foster?
I laughed when he said "Key players missing"....and included Jake Holland. That Ryan Wood cracks me up.
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Oh, right. Also, who be Kris Foster?
I laughed when he said "Key players missing"....and included Jake Holland. That Ryan Wood cracks me up.
I think he meant from last year's stat sheet.
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Oh, right. Also, who be Kris Foster?
I laughed when he said "Key players missing"....and included Jake Holland. That Ryan Wood cracks me up.
So tackling will already be improved for A-Day then?
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So tackling will already be improved for A-Day then?
Tacklin' fuel?
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So tackling will already be improved for A-Day then?
There's no way it can be any worse than the tackling (or lack of) that we had last year.
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Tacklin' fuel?
Captain Insano shows no mercy
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Captain Insano shows no mercy
Even though he was slightly discourteous to me.
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Oh, right. Also, who be Kris Foster?
The writer seems to know our players like the back of his hand. Foster must be new. I think his Momma's daddy was this guy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzAXb7qCCAo
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I'm gonna miss seeing the game on TV. Someone please let me know if Jake has improved.
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I'm gonna miss seeing the game on TV. Someone please let me know if Jake has improved.
There is not that much corching or spring training.
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There is not that much corching or spring training.
Are you saying Jake may not show improvement?
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Are you saying Jake may not show improvement?
I think he improved his Modern Theatre grade to a C+ this spring...so, there's that.
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I think he improved his Modern Theatre grade to a C+ this spring...so, there's that.
I really appreciate the academic update.
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I think he improved his Modern Theatre grade to a C+ this spring...so, there's that.
Does he take that class on the laying flat on the ground?
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Does he take that class on the laying flat on the ground?
It's called Yoga 201. The pre-req is cowering 101.
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Does he take that class on the laying flat on the ground?
He won the Romeo award for Best Portrayal of a Corpse.