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Pat Dye Field => War Damn Eagle => Topic started by: djsimp on April 18, 2015, 05:49:53 PM
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So, I am sitting here watching the A-Day replay and, holy schnikes, AU as an excellent RB trio. Yes, I know its A-Day but DAYUM! Peyton Barber has legs like Bo Jackson and is damn bruiser. Roc is very shifty and fast as shit. Da boi hits a hole lightning quick. Both JJ and White look pretty accurate and running the offense. The WRs are all working very hard to catch everything coming their way.
My main concerns coming in are the new OL and obviously the defense. I don't think the OL will have any issues whatsoever with the new look, even at Center. The defense to me looks to be really flying to the ball and not near as sloppy looking in years past. There was pressure on the QB, LBs commanding he defense and the secondary playing on the hips of the WRs. All this with 6 of their main starters not playing. Not bad. At least promising for 2015.
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We shall be a force in 2015. :bus: :boom:
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https://youtu.be/egs4NPP0LJc
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To add to that, Roc looked exactly like the 5 star we recruited. A-Day or not, you don't make those moves with that balance even when no one is trying to tackle you. And like Simp said, Barber looked powerful and badass. I'll throw in a BIL comment or two. He was at a coaching clinic on the Plains for 3 days last week and the consensus was Jovon needs to drop about 10. Yeah again, it's A-Day but he looked a step slow and whole lot of meh.
JJ is the man. All the throws. All the touch and he can knock your ass down with it when he needs to. One thing I noticed was his deeper balls (I said deep balls) are very similar to Jason Campbell's. He's on target but needs some more air under it. White looked confident and sharp but hard to tell. Running with the 2's and he rarely threw anything more than 10 yards down field. I think at half he had 106 yards on 15 completions.
We're loooooaded with playmakers. Not enough balls to go around. Marcus Davis was outstanding, doing things I've never seen him do. Several times, he made the catch then broke some poor defender's ankles. Lot of YAC for MD. One prediction. By the time his career is over, we're going to be real glad we signed a guy named Myron Burton. Nuff said.
Defensively, the 1's kicked ass. We're big and deep at LB and in all seriousness, once Lawson and Lambert get back to 100%, we'll be able to run 10-11 guys across the front. Back to BIL. He talked to Lambert last week and he doing some running and said he's about 70% but should be good to go in the fall. The other thing was he got to talk for a good while to Rodney Garner told him he has one player with sure fire, first round NFL talent. Called him a "Silverback Gorilla" about 5 times. Strong, quick, mean, physical. Can do whatever he wants....when he wants to. Devaroe Lawrence (94). Said he's that good but can't coach the lazy out of him. Takes 4 out of 5 plays off. Reminds me...and this was just my impression...of Nick Fairley as junior. Once about every 3 games, Fairley would do something to make you go "Damn". And then disappear. Apparently, he figured out millions were on the line his senior year.
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I was really impressed with Tyler Queen. If I had to pick the backup right now, he'd be it. Very accurate and moved the offense superbly.
We've got to get more plays to Melvin Ray. That dude is freaking huge and he catches everything. Marcus Davis looked really good. We are set at WR & RB.
Defensively, the boys got after it. #92 on the end looks like a giant. The DBs knocked down some passes and look improved. Trigga Trey was all over the field and got the big interception in the endzone. The back judge flagged him for unsportsmanlike conduct for saluting the crowd. Bullcrap call - nothing excessive.
All in all, it was a great day down on the Plains. I stopped by to catch the last 2 innings of the baseball game. Blah.
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Dem Prattville boys in da house!
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I am not surprised that Gus decided to go ahead and put any potential QB controversy to bed by naming a starter after the game and I'm glad that he did. After today's performance, he left little doubt. Congrats to Tucker Tubberville.
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I am not surprised that Gus decided to go ahead and put any potential QB controversy to bed by naming a starter after the game and I'm glad that he did. After today's performance, he left little doubt. Congrats to Tucker Tubberville.
I enjoyed watching Tubs Jr. That was fun. The kid has heart.
Seriously though, when is the last time any of you remember the QB position being so deep at AU. For me, never. This is fun to watch. It was only a few years ago that we all were hoping for at least one solid QB. Now, pfffft.
I can't fn wait till ATL. Hey, just curious, will Dyer still be playing for Louisville next year?
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I enjoyed watching Tubs Jr. That was fun. The kid has heart.
Seriously though, when is the last time any of you remember the QB position being so deep at AU. For me, never. This is fun to watch. It was only a few years ago that we all were hoping for at least one solid QB. Now, pfffft.
I can't fn wait till ATL. Hey, just curious, will Dyer still be playing for Louisville next year?
All bs aside, Tubbs did a good job and showed speed. And u be scraight up about qb depth. I honestly couldn't tell a lot of difference between JJ's and Whites passes re arm strength and accuracy. Both looked polished and poised but I think most of us realize JJ is likely our man. And he looked like it.
Roc stood out. Chandler Cox looked pressive the few times I watched him block and Dayuuum what a catch by a FB!
Agree with Snags on 84--at least I think that was Burton. Ray, Davis and Duke looked good. Dukeay have dropped one or two, I don't know if they were tipped or what. But that almost one handed catch was just a carryover from last year. Dude think any ball in the air belongs to him and he shows it.
End of day, thinking we have 2 QBs again that could start for most Sec teams.
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All bs aside, Tubbs did a good job and showed speed. And u be scraight up about qb depth. I honestly couldn't tell a lot of difference between JJ's and Whites passes re arm strength and accuracy. Both looked polished and poised but I think most of us realize JJ is likely our man. And he looked like it.
Roc stood out. Chandler Cox looked pressive the few times I watched him block and Dayuuum what a catch by a FB!
Agree with Snags on 84--at least I think that was Burton. Ray, Davis and Duke looked good. Dukeay have dropped one or two, I don't know if they were tipped or what. But that almost one handed catch was just a carryover from last year. Dude think any ball in the air belongs to him and he shows it.
End of day, thinking we have 2 QBs again that could start for most Sec teams.
You hit on a huge point. Chandler Cox was beating bitches up. Kamryn Pettway was running first team and looked damn good. The HB position is in great hands for the next few years. Pettway is huge and agile and Cox is just a mean, strong sumbitch.
Here's the deal. We've got playmakers out the ass and experienced O-linemen. This offense will produce as expected under Malzahn and Lashlee. Book it. The key is defense. If Boom rounds this D into a solid unit...meaning..you don't have to be top 5 in the nation but top 30-40 will do...we contend for the crown. If not....enjoy last year again. But, I'm really stoked that this D is going to be vastly improved.
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You hit on a huge point. Chandler Cox was beating bitches up. Kamryn Pettway was running first team and looked damn good. The HB position is in great hands for the next few years. Pettway is huge and agile and Cox is just a mean, strong sumbitch.
Here's the deal. We've got playmakers out the ass and experienced O-linemen. This offense will produce as expected under Malzahn and Lashlee. Book it. The key is defense. If Boom rounds this D into a solid unit...meaning..you don't have to be top 5 in the nation but top 30-40 will do...we contend for the crown. If not....enjoy last year again. But, I'm really stoked that this D is going to be vastly improved.
Agreed to both you and WT, there are no worries with the offense whatsoever.
The D, yes is a concern, but just A Day in of itself, I saw a resemble of the AU defense of old. That is players hustling and players flying to the ball. Rarely did I see solo tackles. I saw players flying to the ball time and time again. Its been a minute since I have seen that. I saw hustle and grit. That too has been a minute. No, it was not perfect but a vast improvement and that being without several projected starters and the phenom called Cowart. I am stoked to say the least. I don't think there will be any team that can match the offensive prosperity that AU will provide. If the D keeps in stride with what it has change so far, 2015 could be as dominant as 2004 no question.
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One last favor to the media, please project AU as a middle of the pack team next year.
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The offensive line star according to the guys in the booth was Xavier Dampeer who shut down Adams in the middle. That's good news for depth leaving us an extra option at both center and tackle when somebody needs a blow or gets nicked up. Not to rain on anybody's cloud (Stan took the day off) but we've had A-Day stars revert back to normal before. Somebody needs to put chubby Jovon in the sweatbox so he can get that step back. Definitely going to need another option/bruiser in this league. Proud to hear of the FBs showing out too. Q was very pleased with how the D responded to different looks, screens and general energy level...w help on the way. Carry on.
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The offensive line star according to the guys in the booth was Xavier Dampeer who shut down Adams in the middle. That's good news for depth leaving us an extra option at both center and tackle when somebody needs a blow or gets nicked up. Not to rain on anybody's cloud (Stan took the day off) but we've had A-Day stars revert back to normal before. Somebody needs to put chubby Jovon in the sweatbox so he can get that step back. Definitely going to need another option/bruiser in this league. Proud to hear of the FBs showing out too. Q was very pleased with how the D responded to different looks, screens and general energy level...w help on the way. Carry on.
I need a blow. You offering?
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I need a blow. You offering?
No however I'm told 2 out of three here will oblige.
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Dem Prattville boys in da house!
Yep! Hide yo signs.
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No however I'm told 2 out of three here will oblige.
Meatloaf likes those odds.
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Meatloaf likes those odds.
They ain't bad.
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Seriously though, when is the last time any of you remember the QB position being so deep at AU. For me, never. This is fun to watch. It was only a few years ago that we all were hoping for at least one solid QB. Now, pfffft.
There is something else we have now in the QB position that I really like, and that is a precedent set by Gus and JJ that you are not gonna come in and start as a freshman. You are gonna do your time on scout team, pay your dues as a backup and learn the offense and how things work in college. I think this is a highly underrated thing.
I have nothing against starting a freshman is he is good enough to start but 999/1000 he is not good enough to start it's just he is better than everyone else you already have which means they are for shit.
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which means they are for shit.
And we has Auburn fans have seen our share of this.
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We sure has.
:thumsup:
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https://youtu.be/2Y6ciCSF89g
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Stiffy...I has one.
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Stiffy...I has one.
Its the Muschamp effect.
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Its the Muschamp effect.
If this season ends without one camera shot of Muschamp bruised and bleeding profusely on the sidelines, I am going to be very disappointed.
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If this season ends without one camera shot of Muschamp bruised and bleeding profusely on the sidelines, I am going to be very disappointed.
Into the S & M are ya?
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Into the S & M are ya?
Well duh, how do you think I got these stitc....I mean, yeah I think she is.
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If any of you are interested in getting cuffed and me beating the shit out of you, PM me. I think I'd like that.
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Into the S & M are ya?
Well yeahhh. Who isn't? I mean, I've heard from others it can be ok. Yeah that's it.
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I think if most people gave Spaniards and Mexicans a chance, they'd see they're not bad people at all.
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I think if most people gave Spaniards and Mexicans a chance, they'd see they're not bad people at all.
You need any work done on that deck?
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From what I've heard, he could use an extension. Pretty small deck from what I hear.
Do you eat eggs for breakfast or is swallowing Saban's splooge your only source of protein?