Auburn Has Tight Ends?

The Six · « **on:** March 22, 2021, 10:59:31 AM »

Picked up on this nugget in a report filed on the Al.coms

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Harsin said at the start of the week that Auburn would be fielding a lot of two-tight end sets, especially early on this spring. That was on display Saturday, with Auburn utilizing a lot of 12 personnel groupings throughout the day and sprinkling in a solid amount of plays from under center.

Auburn is clearly going to be versatile in what it does with its tight end position this season. Both J.J. Pegues and Luke Deal lined up at fullback a few times (and both laid down some solid blocks), while Auburn also had Pegues line up in the slot on occasion. Pegues high-pointed a pass from Nix on a corner route, while Deal made a one-handed grab. The tight end group ran various routes throughout the day, including posts, digs, drags and outs, as well as the corner. Brandon Frazier certainly looks like heâ€™s going to be a mismatch in the passing game, too.

Interesting.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2021, 12:32:24 PM »

Part-scheme and part-necessity would be my guess. That OL was ugly.

The Six · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2021, 01:56:08 PM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on March 22, 2021, 12:32:24 PM

Part-scheme and part-necessity would be my guess. That OL was ugly.

Six or Seven blocking is better than 5. Joe Gibbs had a good run of 2 TE in the NFL many moons ago. Since everyone is now spread-ish, shotgun 75% of the time maybe going a little more pro-power is the answer.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2021, 03:20:13 PM »

Quote from: The Six on March 22, 2021, 01:56:08 PM

Six or Seven blocking is better than 5. Joe Gibbs had a good run of 2 TE in the NFL many moons ago. Since everyone is now spread-ish, shotgun 75% of the time maybe going a little more pro-power is the answer.

Looks like Belichik's new strategy, from reading the tea leaves of his recent signings.

jmar · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2021, 03:09:33 PM »

Nice to know our offense will go with extra blockers the way jmar said they should. There's strength in numbers said only a general outnumbered by fewer, better prepared soldiers.
Here's hoping for a ground game that sends fear in the hearts of rivals.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2021, 04:44:18 PM »

3 yards and a cloud of dust baby!

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2021, 05:04:49 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on March 25, 2021, 04:44:18 PM

3 yards and a cloud of dust baby!

The Six · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2021, 08:55:20 AM »

jmar · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2021, 11:23:09 AM »

Quote from: The Six on March 26, 2021, 08:55:20 AM

Overload the defense, bring in fresh bodies and run it until they stop it. Back just has to hit the seam at the right time or get the max on a cutback. We can do this and improve on it if we are patient. Definitely takes its toll on a defense if you can mix in a few completions in a drive.

jmar · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2021, 11:42:34 AM »

I'm a guy that likes to see my team sling it downfield 30 times but if you aren't built that way you have to work with what you have. Might insert a running QB now and then to shake things up. We don't have great run blocking but a sure sign that they are failing (or tired) is when they grab a defender by the head and pull 'em down.
Even Alabama's famous O-line does this like a worn-down heavyweight.
Get that fat bastard off the field!

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2021, 03:03:03 PM »

Sounds like Ja'Varrius Johnson is doing work at receiver. Co Hargerz has singled him out more than once. At 5'10" he may be able to play the role of my former man crush, Ryan Davis. Mr. Johnson comes from up in Buzzy Land.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2021, 03:05:43 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on March 26, 2021, 03:03:03 PM

Sounds like Ja'Varrius Johnson is doing work at receiver. Co Hargerz has singled him out more than once. At 5'10" he may be able to play the role of my former man crush, Ryan Davis. Mr. Johnson comes from up in Buzzy Land.

5'10"....159.

That boy needs a biscuit or three.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2021, 03:20:42 PM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on March 26, 2021, 03:05:43 PM

5'10"....159.

That boy needs a biscuit or three.

That's an old H/W. Coach Pittman put him on a program.

wesfau2 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2021, 03:21:40 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on March 26, 2021, 03:20:42 PM

That's an old H/W. Coach Pittman put him on a program.

Unit.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2021, 03:35:23 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on March 26, 2021, 03:03:03 PM

Sounds like Ja'Varrius Johnson is doing work at receiver. Co Hargerz has singled him out more than once. At 5'10" he may be able to play the role of my former man crush, Ryan Davis. Mr. Johnson comes from up in Buzzy Land.

#huskyfast

He was hard to catch in the open field. He may not be the next Onterrio McCaleb, but I truly believe he will be a playmaker.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2021, 04:07:52 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on March 26, 2021, 03:35:23 PM

#huskyfast

He was hard to catch in the open field. He may not be the next Onterrio McCaleb, but I truly believe he will be a playmaker.

So, you're saying if I sneeze from my seat in Section 8, Row 44, Seat 9 he won't fall over?

dallaswareagle · « **Reply #16 on:** March 26, 2021, 04:36:26 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on March 26, 2021, 03:35:23 PM

#huskyfast

He was hard to catch in the open field. He may not be the next (head to the sideline) Onterrio McCaleb, but I truly believe he will be a playmaker.

I helped.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #17 on:** March 26, 2021, 04:53:37 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on March 26, 2021, 04:07:52 PM

So, you're saying if I sneeze from my seat in Section 8, Row 44, Seat 9 he won't fall over?

44 rows up may be a little out of his range

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #18 on:** March 26, 2021, 05:33:39 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on March 26, 2021, 04:53:37 PM

44 rows up may be a little out of his range

He's a keeper then.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #19 on:** March 26, 2021, 05:36:50 PM »

Doesn't deserve more than a mention, if that, so I'll put it here.

FUGA receiver and Auburn traitor, George Pickens, likely out for the season with a toe up ACL.

Karma, she is the bitch, no? Not for him. I don't wish an injury on anybody. But FUGA can lick my taint.