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Pat Dye Field => Signing Day => Topic started by: Snaggletiger on January 20, 2016, 12:23:00 PM
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I haven't seen much discussion on potential RB recruits. With the departure of Barber, it seems to me that we need to target at least one more for this class. The only one classified as a RB in this class is Malik Miller, but it seems he stayed banged up his senior year. Right now, we've got Jovon as pretty much the obvious starter. After that, it's The Rock and Carry-on. I don't see either of those as big or durable enough to be an every down back if JR goes down.
Any of you recruiting geeks know of anymore RB's on Auburn's radar?
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I haven't seen much discussion on potential RB recruits. With the departure of Barber, it seems to me that we need to target at least one more for this class. The only one classified as a RB in this class is Malik Miller, but it seems he stayed banged up his senior year. Right now, we've got Jovon as pretty much the obvious starter. After that, it's The Rock and Carry-on. I don't see either of those as big or durable enough to be an every down back if JR goes down.
Any of you recruiting geeks know of anymore RB's on Auburn's radar?
I don't see any? But from this high up it is hard to see anything anyways.
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My thoughts are that we will likely go no back and spread the field and let Jeremy Johnson's arm go to work.
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My thoughts are that we will likely go no back and spread the field and let Jeremy Johnson's arm go to work.
CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!1
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My thoughts are that we will likely go no back and spread the field and let Jeremy Johnson's arm go to work.
CHAMPIONSHIP!!!!!!1
Only one team we play can claim it.
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My thoughts are that we will likely go no back and spread the field and let Jeremy Johnson's arm go to work.
Revolutionizing the bubble screen and quick screen game mixed with the 50 yard all go routes is gonna present an interesting challenge to opposing defenses.
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Good insight, guys.
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The only one classified as a RB in this class is Malik Miller, but it seems he stayed banged up his senior year.
Any of you recruiting geeks know of anymore RB's on Auburn's radar?
I'm pretty sure he (Miller) projects as a H-Back. I think Barber leaving took them by surprise. We have suddenly gone from not enough carries to go around to being 1 or 2 injuries from a REAL problem at RB. Let's all hope JR stays healthy next season.
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I'm pretty sure he (Miller) projects as a H-Back. I think Barber leaving took them by surprise. We have suddenly gone from not enough carries to go around to being 1 or 2 injuries from a REAL problem at RB. Let's all hope JR stays healthy next season.
You don't post often...but when you do....
Seriously, they need to focus on getting a couple of RB's in this class.
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RB:
Jovon Robinson SR. 6' 230lbs.
Roc Thomas JR. 5'10" 205lbs.
Kerryon Johnson SO. 6' 200lbs.
Malik Miller FR. 5'11" 215lbs.
HB:
Chandler Cox SO. 6'1" 235lbs.
Kamyrn Pettway Rs SO. 6' 240lbs.
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RB:
Jovon Robinson SR. 6' 230lbs.
Roc Thomas JR. 5'10" 205lbs.
Kerryon Johnson SO. 6' 200lbs.
Malik Miller FR. 5'11" 215lbs.
HB:
Chandler Cox SO. 6'1" 235lbs.
Kamyrn Pettway Rs SO. 6' 240lbs.
4-5 deep with blue chip recruits. Sound the panic alarm.
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HB:
Chandler Cox SO. 6'1" 235lbs.
Kamyrn Pettway Rs SO. 6' 240lbs.
This was as much of the reason the offense never quite clicked as anything else imnsho. Two True Freshmen trying to lead block.
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This was as much of the reason the offense never quite clicked as anything else imnsho. Two True Freshmen trying to lead block.
Pettway will catch on at the next level. Good hands too. Can't improve if he only sees a few snaps per game. The RBs are good but no marquee breakaway type that turns heads or opposing Ds have to uberscheme to stop.
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4-5 deep with blue chip recruits. Sound the panic alarm.
If JR goes down, the alarm goes off. And he was injured part of last year. Roc has apparently been 3rd string for a reason. No way Carry-on is built to be the featured back in this offense. Aaaannnd a 3 star true freshman.
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Big deal. At least we roll 5 deep at QB.
Would like to see us get the break away guy that jmar spoke of but another Barber to replace Barber would be nice too. I don't think there should be any panic. I've seen less depth at RB and I have confidence we'll have another 1k rusher.
How many times have we seen the starter change? We assume JR is the man and I think he should be. But, I feel like Carry On and Roc will get their fair share too, even barring a Robinson injury.
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If JR goes down, the alarm goes off. And he was injured part of last year. Roc has apparently been 3rd string for a reason. No way Carry-on is built to be the featured back in this offense. Aaaannnd a 3 star true freshman.
Meanwhile UGA get's three feature backs from instate every year-durability not their skrongsuit but we could build a nice sitting porch for Granny if need be for some extra incentive.
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If only there was something we could do to keep Robinson from getting injured...I wonder if Scott Cochran could help?
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Big deal. At least we roll 5 deep at QB.
Would like to see us get the break away guy that jmar spoke of but another Barber to replace Barber would be nice too. I don't think there should be any panic. I've seen less depth at RB and I have confidence we'll have another 1k rusher.
How many times have we seen the starter change? We assume JR is the man and I think he should be. But, I feel like Carry On and Roc will get their fair share too, even barring a Robinson injury.
We talking a bruiser that can take it to da house WT...not a third down specialist. We all like Barber.
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If only there was something we could do to keep Robinson from getting injured...I wonder if Scott Cochran could help?
Maybe you should drive over to his house and ask him after work.
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If only there was something we could do to keep Robinson from getting injured...I wonder if Scott Cochran could help?
I'm wondering who it was that transformed Cinabon Skywalker.
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If only there was something we could do to keep Robinson from getting injured...I wonder if Scott Cochran could help?
I've been chewing on this piece of deer antler all week and I don't feel any stronger.
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I've been chewing on this piece of deer antler all week and I don't feel any stronger.
Yes but your lawyerin' head is massive.
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My thoughts are that we will likely go no back and spread the field and let Jeremy Johnson's arm go to work.
Of course, we all know how that turns out.
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Of course, we all know how that turns out.
I think we open with him v. Clemson.
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Yes but your lawyerin' head is massive.
Yep. And it caused it to shed.
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Yep. And it caused it to shed.
Yeah, well I grow it like a Sasquatch on my back.
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Yeah, well I grow it like a Sasquatch on my back.
I have some old school hedge clippers if you need 'em. Sharp too!
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I have some old school hedge clippers if you need 'em. Sharp too!
Appreciate the offer but I don't want to break em'.
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If JR goes down, the alarm goes off. And he was injured part of last year. Roc has apparently been 3rd string for a reason. No way Carry-on is built to be the featured back in this offense. Aaaannnd a 4 star true freshman.
Fixed it for ya.
On the topic of injuries, Kerryon underwent shoulder surgery recently. He should be good to go for the spring and Roc Thomas injured himself making a bowl of cereal. Anyway, he's day by day now.
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Fixed it for ya.
On the topic of injuries, Kerryon underwent shoulder surgery recently. He should be good to go for the spring and Roc Thomas injured himself making a bowl of cereal. Anyway, he's day by day now.
I guess if you hold one sites opinion worth more than another. He is still a composite 3 star. And is listed as the #1 FB by 3 of the 4 main services. So again guys.... Miller is projected as a H-Back/FB. He is NOT projected as a RB.
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I guess if you hold one sites opinion worth more than another. He is still a composite 3 star. And is listed as the #1 FB by 3 of the 4 main services. So again guys.... Miller is projected as a H-Back/FB. He is NOT projected as a RB.
All the more reason to try and bring in a couple more for the position. Not just for next year but beyond. J. Robinson will be gone after next year and we're basically left with Roc and Carry-On.
However, I'm quite sure this staff is far more aware of that than I am.
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All the more reason to try and bring in a couple more for the position. Not just for next year but beyond. J. Robinson will be gone after next year and we're basically left with Roc and Carry-On.
However, I'm quite sure this staff is far more aware of that than I am.
Just saw on another site that the staff feels this season is extremely weak as far as RBs go. They have no plans to stretch for a RB they aren't SOLD on. Apparently they plan on taking 2 next season. I don't understand that logic. This could be one of many decisions CGM makes that could be his undoing.
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4 * Ath Malik Miller will be a Runningback, not a Fullback/HB/TE
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Thats what I am seeing on other sites. And with a reported 40 time of 4.71, it still gives me concern.
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Thats what I am seeing on other sites. And with a reported 40 time of 4.71, it still gives me concern.
We choose some head scratchers every season.
I suppose Miller was a man among boys in hs and too good to ignore or project on this level. Then again we once recruited a 4.6 wide receiver that eventually wowed as a LB on this level and beyond. And right now Pettway looks to be a true FB with the skills, only lacking reps bc dumbasses can't call plays in rhythm anymore. If Miller is a player, he will find the field in spite of our staff or at least that is the hope.
And welcome!
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Thats what I am seeing on other sites. And with a reported 40 time of 4.71, it still gives me concern.
Was that hand timed? Wind aided? In pads? Wearing ankle weights? Dear Antler Spray used?
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http://youtu.be/Ee_rxBDHNoc
He's a ground pounder, reminds me a little of Rudi Fuckin Johnson.
Auburn is bringing in a 4* HB/FB/TE in Landon Rice
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Can any of these guys play QB?
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Can any of these guys play QB?
Yes but if they aren't Nick Marshall quick, true read option quarterbacks, we're DOOOOOOOOMMMMMED!!!!
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Can any of these guys play QB?
Never stopped us from playing somebody who couldn't.
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Thats what I am seeing on other sites. And with a reported 40 time of 4.71, it still gives me concern.
You got a lot of learning to do son.
Don't fight the skreeets. They are ironclad.
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You got a lot of learning to do son.
Don't fight the skreeets. They are ironclad.
Are they his skreets or did someone else earn them and then gave some to him?
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Well since I am new to the site, and on my phone I don't know how to multi quote, so I will just write each a response
@jmar I agree he will see the field. I just have concerns about his speed. However the staff feels this season is weak with RBs, and didn't want to reach on one, especially with a great RB class next season. They plan on taking 2 next year. Interesting you mentioned Karlos Danby, as I have seen Miller listed as a RB/LB. Could Miller be the next "Rudy" Ford and move from RB to defense? Maybe...
@Jumbo, 4.71 is listed on another Auburn Forum. Don't wanna say the name because I don't know if I'm supposed to. However, after doing my own research, the only reported 40 I could find was from ESPN. ESPN lists his 40 at an astounding 4.89! Which gives me even more concern... The site I got 4.71 is mainly "sunshine pumpers" if ya know what i mean.
@godfather, well, we are only recruiting 1 RB this go around, and he played FB up until his SR year in high school. Then he reportedly lost a lot of weight, so he could be considered a RB, and spent a majority of the season injured. "Carry On" as you guys call him isn't a bad Wildcat, although it would help if he would throw it every now and then, to keep the defense honest. Now, JF3, that's a different story. He reminds me a lot of Marshall, just with 20 less lbs of muscle. But he runs like a deer, to the tune of 4.38. I don't feel he has to have a DTQB, and am hoping Hand and Gus can recreate the Tulsa offense they had together. Then we hopefully wouldn't need any other QBs. Given the correct offense to his talents, I have no doubt SW can become a star for us.
@GH2001, it depends on what you are talking about. I in fact do have a LOT of learning to do. I need to learn the lingo you guys use. Because I didn't understand one thing past you saying I have learning to do. I'm new to the site. Give me a min. I'll get acclimated
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Just had to say as a veteran myself, I LOVE your signature.
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Well since I am new to the site, and on my phone I don't know how to multi quote, so I will just write each a response
@jmar I agree he will see the field. I just have concerns about his speed. However the staff feels this season is weak with RBs, and didn't want to reach on one, especially with a great RB class next season. They plan on taking 2 next year. Interesting you mentioned Karlos Danby, as I have seen Miller listed as a RB/LB. Could Miller be the next "Rudy" Ford and move from RB to defense? Maybe...
@Jumbo, 4.71 is listed on another Auburn Forum. Don't wanna say the name because I don't know if I'm supposed to. However, after doing my own research, the only reported 40 I could find was from ESPN. ESPN lists his 40 at an astounding 4.89! Which gives me even more concern... The site I got 4.71 is mainly "sunshine pumpers" if ya know what i mean.
@godfather, well, we are only recruiting 1 RB this go around, and he played FB up until his SR year in high school. Then he reportedly lost a lot of weight, so he could be considered a RB, and spent a majority of the season injured. "Carry On" as you guys call him isn't a bad Wildcat, although it would help if he would throw it every now and then, to keep the defense honest. Now, JF3, that's a different story. He reminds me a lot of Marshall, just with 20 less lbs of muscle. But he runs like a deer, to the tune of 4.38. I don't feel he has to have a DTQB, and am hoping Hand and Gus can recreate the Tulsa offense they had together. Then we hopefully wouldn't need any other QBs. Given the correct offense to his talents, I have no doubt SW can become a star for us.
@GH2001, it depends on what you are talking about. I in fact do have a LOT of learning to do. I need to learn the lingo you guys use. Because I didn't understand one thing past you saying I have learning to do. I'm new to the site. Give me a min. I'll get acclimated
You are doing great so far. Not much to learn.
When I post recruiting or player info, it's likely coming from the coaching staff, players or something I heard at a big booster gathering, so just keep that under your hat, home cuz.
There are quite a few on here that believe they know a lot about football. I typically humor them. I'll send you a PM list. It's rather lengthy.
Under my guidance, you'll be just fine.
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You are doing great so far. Not much to learn.
When I post recruiting or player info, it's likely coming from the coaching staff, players or something I heard at a big booster gathering, so just keep that under your hat, home cuz.
There are quite a few on here that believe they know a lot about football. I typically humor them. I'll send you a PM list. It's rather lengthy.
Under my guidance, you'll be just fine.
Just don't got to one of his "picnic's" ask Snaggle.
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You are doing great so far. Not much to learn.
When I post recruiting or player info, it's likely coming from the coaching staff, players or something I heard at a big booster gathering, so just keep that under your hat, home cuz.
There are quite a few on here that believe they know a lot about football. I typically humor them. I'll send you a PM list. It's rather lengthy.
Under my guidance, you'll be just fine.
Well he's from Oneonta so he must know simp.
Does he also have 19 kids?
Does he have a dog?
Are his skreeets from ESPN?
Does he know you'll suck a dick dry?
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Just had to say as a veteran myself, I LOVE your signature.
If your talking to me, you'll learn to hate me, everybody does.
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If your talking to me, you'll learn to hate me, everybody does.
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I just declared both a fatwa and jihad on your sorry keen car driving ass.
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Classic Isis
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I just declared both a fatwa and jihad on your sorry keen car driving ass.
Give me the jihad, let the Mrs. handle the fatwa.
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Well he's from Oneonta so he must know simp.
Does he also have 19 kids?
Does he have a dog?
Are his skreeets from ESPN?
Does he know you'll suck a dick dry?
Ok, I will answer the first one....its 17 kids and counting, not 19.
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Give me the jihad, let the Mrs. handle the fatwa.
Ive heard she handles the fatwa like a pro. WT told me so
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@Jumbo, 4.71 is listed on another Auburn Forum.
Jumbo runs much faster than that. He's sub 4.3 bananas fast.
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I had a fatwa and fries at lunch.
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I had a fatwa and fries at lunch.
I let you slip off to the red elephant ONE time without me and they start serving fatwas....sunofa...
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I let you slip off to the red elephant ONE time without me and they start serving fatwas....sunofa...
I got the Asian Glazed Fatwa.
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Well he's from Oneonta so he must know simp.
Does he also have 19 kids?
Does he have a dog?
Are his skreeets from ESPN?
Does he know you'll suck a richard dry?
Well, i just found out simp and i are friends going back decades.
I don't have 19 kids. I have 2
No dog. Landlord won't allow it. I have to deal with my daughter's cat...
I still don't understand what skreets means.
I'm not touching that last one. But simp on the other hand... I KEED, I KEED, don't worry bro, i wont tell them your secret, LoL
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It's from a song.
Aaahh skreets skreets skreets skreets skreets skreets....
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Are yall meaning skeet? LoL
YIKES that escalated quickly.
Back to RBs...
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It's from a song.
Aaahh skreets skreets skreets skreets skreets skreets....
To the window!
To the wall!
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Ive heard she handles the fatwa like a pro. WT told me so
Well, she has two of them so she should be pro.
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To the window!
To the wall!
OK I know the song. Where did the r come from?
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I'm not touching that last one. But simp on the other hand... I KEED, I KEED, don't worry bro, i wont tell them your secret, LoL
Apparently you dont know I am the forum ass kicker. Just wait.
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OK I know the song. Where did the r come from?
not from a pirate he gave us the C.
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not from a pirate he gave us the C.
:facepalm: :charles: :huh:
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Apparently you dont know I am the forum ass kicker. Just wait.
Srsly, Simp will athwart some bitches up in here if they aren't careful.
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not from a pirate he gave us the C.
R
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OK I know the song. Where did the r come from?
Best beef up on Caddyshack and Animal House quotes too. Welcome aboard.
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Best beef up on Caddyshack and Animal House quotes too. Welcome aboard.
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Back to RBs, I trust our coaches. If they don't think there is another RB worth going after, they are the ones paid millions. And it's their job on the line from these decisions. At least RB recruiting is not as bad as our LB recruiting since Chizik was HC.
I'm really hoping that we don't swing and miss next season at RB recruiting.
:gig: sorry. Watching Family Guy right now. Lol :gig:
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Well since I am new to the site, and on my phone I don't know how to multi quote, so I will just write each a response
@jmar I agree he will see the field. I just have concerns about his speed. However the staff feels this season is weak with RBs, and didn't want to reach on one, especially with a great RB class next season. They plan on taking 2 next year. Interesting you mentioned Karlos Danby, as I have seen Miller listed as a RB/LB. Could Miller be the next "Rudy" Ford and move from RB to defense? Maybe...
@Jumbo, 4.71 is listed on another Auburn Forum. Don't wanna say the name because I don't know if I'm supposed to. However, after doing my own research, the only reported 40 I could find was from ESPN. ESPN lists his 40 at an astounding 4.89! Which gives me even more concern... The site I got 4.71 is mainly "sunshine pumpers" if ya know what i mean.
@godfather, well, we are only recruiting 1 RB this go around, and he played FB up until his SR year in high school. Then he reportedly lost a lot of weight, so he could be considered a RB, and spent a majority of the season injured. "Carry On" as you guys call him isn't a bad Wildcat, although it would help if he would throw it every now and then, to keep the defense honest. Now, JF3, that's a different story. He reminds me a lot of Marshall, just with 20 less lbs of muscle. But he runs like a deer, to the tune of 4.38. I don't feel he has to have a DTQB, and am hoping Hand and Gus can recreate the Tulsa offense they had together. Then we hopefully wouldn't need any other QBs. Given the correct offense to his talents, I have no doubt SW can become a star for us.
@GH2001, it depends on what you are talking about. I in fact do have a LOT of learning to do. I need to learn the lingo you guys use. Because I didn't understand one thing past you saying I have learning to do. I'm new to the site. Give me a min. I'll get acclimated
Usually when I post "word on the skreet" it's coming from a couple of HCs in the SEC & ACC. I knew Herbie Handcock was going to be the OL Coach the week of the Birmingham Bowl. Big Herb (that's what we in the coaches circle call him) was the OL Coach that Coach Malzahn wanted to bring to Auburn back in '13.
Most of my recruiting info comes from the recruit's mommas, sisters or aunts (if you know what I mean...wink, wink, nudge, nudge).
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http://youtu.be/Ee_rxBDHNoc
He's a ground pounder, reminds me a little of Rudi Fuckin Johnson.
Auburn is bringing in a 4* HB/FB/TE in Landon Rice
He doesn't have any problems finding the endzone.
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http://youtu.be/Ee_rxBDHNoc
He's a ground pounder, reminds me a little of Rudi Fuckin Johnson.
Auburn is bringing in a 4* HB/FB/TE in Landon Rice
Speaking of which I ran across this the other day. Rudi was a bad mfer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeIKmHtsqTw
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Speaking of which I ran across this the other day. Rudi was a bad mfer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeIKmHtsqTw
I remember being at his very first game. Dude was a bowling ball who could hit a hole in the line like lightning.
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I was at this seminar once at AU and Tuberville came in to speak to us. Someone asked him about the new guy, Rudi. He just smiled and said, "Let's just say nobody out there on the defense wants any part of him."
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I too was at his first game...
http://youtu.be/JNf6xDqTPVk
I told my dad, Rudi is going to be among the great RBs at Auburn, after that play.
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I remember being at his very first game. Dude was a bowling ball who could hit a hole in the line like lightning.
Was this by way of one Blount Countian writer standing on the Upper Deck ramp?
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So I pull up a Rudi Johnson link on Wikipedia.org to find that his given name is Burudi Ali "Rudi" Johnson.
And I don't know whether to believe this to be his true name or not because the last sentence reads:
He employed a bruising style of hard-nosed running that earned him the nickname the "Auburn Rambler."
Never have I heard anyone refer to our Rudi Johnson as the "Auburn Rambler." NEVER!
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So I pull up a Rudi Johnson link on Wikipedia.org to find that his given name is Burudi Ali "Rudi" Johnson.
And I don't know whether to believe this to be his true name or not because the last sentence reads:
He employed a bruising style of hard-nosed running that earned him the nickname the "Auburn Rambler."
Never have I heard anyone refer to our Rudi Johnson as the "Auburn Rambler." NEVER!
Oh sure. I recall the Ole Miss game when the stadium was all orange with "Auburn Rambler" t-shirts. Tiger Rags made a fortune that week.
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Oh sure. I recall the Ole Miss game when the stadium was all orange with "Auburn Rambler" t-shirts. Tiger Rags made a fortune that week.
Are you joshin' me lawyerboy?
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Was this by way of one Blount Countian writer standing on the Upper Deck ramp?
Well I never made it to any games with any Blount Countian (or Southern Democrat as it used to be called) writer. But i think I know who you are talking about.
All but 1 of the games I went to came via a certain photographer who has had season tickets since the 50s.
The very last game I went to, was way back in the 2004 season against The Citadel.
Speaking of 2004, what I wouldn't give to have either of those RBs on the current roster. Not even counting the passing offense we had that season. Jason C, Devon A, Ben O, and my favorite player of that season Anthony Mix.
Back to RBs, the staff really blew it with some RB recruits this season. I'm happy to have MM as a Tiger, but seems like they must of really missed with Holyfield. Especially since his brother played for us a few years ago. Missing on all the big names relegated them to only signing MM, and going after 2 next season. The thing about that is 1 of those 2 will probably have to be a JUCO RB, now while there is NOTHING wrong with that, it's not ideal. We MUST get off our dependency on JUCOs.
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Well We MUST get off our dependency on JUCOs.
This is a misconception that we have discussed here a time or two.
We so not get that many JUCO players. The fact that the o Es AU usually gets end up being good, well that is a testament to how well we recruit.
I have no issues with the JUCO players we continue to get!
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This is a misconception that we have discussed here a time or two.
We so not get that many JUCO players. The fact that the o Es AU usually gets end up being good, well that is a testament to how well we recruit.
I have no issues with the JUCO players we continue to get!
This. JUCO's hab been berry berry good to us.
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Like I said, there isn't anything particularly wrong going the JUCO route. Cam, NM, Duke (even though he was a knucklehead,) Rudi, and countless others prove you CAN be successful using JUCO players. However like I said, it's not ideal. And like it or not, it is NOT a misconception. We rely on JUCO players a LOT more than some, and granted not as much as some. Going the JUCO route is not how you build and sustain success. 90% of JUCO players have 2 years max in your program. Every now and then you will find the rare 3 year JUCO player.
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Well I never made it to any games with any Blount Countian (or Southern Democrat as it used to be called) writer. But i think I know who you are talking about.
All but 1 of the games I went to came via a certain photographer who has had season tickets since the 50s.
The very last game I went to, was way back in the 2004 season against The Citadel.
Speaking of 2004, what I wouldn't give to have either of those RBs on the current roster. Not even counting the passing offense we had that season. Jason C, Devon A, Ben O, and my favorite player of that season Anthony Mix.
Back to RBs, the staff really blew it with some RB recruits this season. I'm happy to have MM as a Tiger, but seems like they must of really missed with Holyfield. Especially since his brother played for us a few years ago. Missing on all the big names relegated them to only signing MM, and going after 2 next season. The thing about that is 1 of those 2 will probably have to be a JUCO RB, now while there is NOTHING wrong with that, it's not ideal. We MUST get off our dependency on JUCOs.
You know who I speak of considering we rode in the same vehicle together. That was yo boi
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Like I said, there isn't anything particularly wrong going the JUCO route. Cam, NM, Duke (even though he was a knucklehead,) Rudi, and countless others prove you CAN be successful using JUCO players. However like I said, it's not ideal. And like it or not, it is NOT a misconception. We rely on JUCO players a LOT more than some, and granted not as much as some. Going the JUCO route is not how you build and sustain success. 90% of JUCO players have 2 years max in your program. Every now and then you will find the rare 3 year JUCO player.
Countless others? Damn. You need to quit reading all.com.
Just because we have been successful with a few very good JUCO players does not mean we rely on that route too much.
Yes, we take the guys that choose us and end up having to go JUCO, but we don't field a team of JUCO players. You are misguided and have a very clouded vision of this.
Please to be naming the COUNTLESS others!
We don't get a ton of these guys but we do get some good ones. And so what if they only stay 2 years. The really good players now tend to only stay three and most of those are young and are only productive 2 out of those 3 years.
I would love to have another Fairly to step in and clean house!
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Countless others? Damn. You need to quit reading all.com.
Just because we have been successful with a few very good JUCO players does not mean we rely on that route too much.
Yes, we take the guys that choose us and end up having to go JUCO, but we don't field a team of JUCO players. You are misguided and have a very clouded vision of this.
Please to be naming the COUNTLESS others!
We don't get a ton of these guys but we do get some good ones. And so what if they only stay 2 years. The really good players now tend to only stay three and most of those are young and are only productive 2 out of those 3 years.
I would love to have another Fairly to step in and clean house!
Case in point...Peyton Barber (Rs. Soph)
Luckily we have a stud RB in Jovon Robinson.
Auburn has had some really good luck in landing great JUCOs.
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This is a misconception that we have discussed here a time or two.
We so not get that many JUCO players. The fact that the o Es AU usually gets end up being good, well that is a testament to how well we recruit.
I have no issues with the JUCO players we continue to get!
Yes we need JUCOs, quality JUCOs. We need them for the very opposite reason that Snyder (KSU) needs them. We are surrounded by elite recruiters.Nowadays you might get two years out of a kid.
Fresh out of hs might not acclimate as easily. There is always a chance of missing.
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We've only got 2 in this class so far.
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Countless others? Damn. You need to quit reading all.com.
Just because we have been successful with a few very good JUCO players does not mean we rely on that route too much.
Yes, we take the guys that choose us and end up having to go JUCO, but we don't field a team of JUCO players. You are misguided and have a very clouded vision of this.
Please to be naming the COUNTLESS others!
We don't get a ton of these guys but we do get some good ones. And so what if they only stay 2 years. The really good players now tend to only stay three and most of those are young and are only productive 2 out of those 3 years.
I would love to have another Fairly to step in and clean house!
Also, al.com is one of the only sites I DON'T read. I remember how the Bham news was just a bama publication back when I lived there. I can't imagine what it's like now...
OK this will take a minute. This is the list of JUCO transfers since Chizik was hired.
D'Angelo Benton
Ontario McCaleb
Taikwan Paige
Nick Fairley
Eltorro Freeman
Desmond Washington
Joel Bonomolo
Brandon Mosley
Cam Newton
Cameron Artis-Payne
Ben Bradley
Devonte Danzey
Kenny Flowers
Brandon King
Nick Marshall
Xavier Dampeer
Duke Williams
Joseph Turner
Rozell Gayden
Jovon Robinson
Jason Smith
Maurice Swain
DaVonte Lambert
Devaroe Lawrence
John Franklin III
Paul James III
I could go back further, but I feel the list above makes my point.
Like I said, there is nothing wrong going the JUCO route. It's just not how you build long term success. You must take everything into consideration, even how it effects relationships with high school coaches and how you develop the kids once they get here.
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Chizik was hired in 09'. So including this year's class, which you did, that's right at 3 JUCO guys a year. (Chizad math) Looks like Ron Jeremy recruiting to me. Fillin' holes.
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Chizik was hired in 09'. So including this year's class, which you did, that's right at 3 JUCO guys a year. (Chizad math) Looks like Ron Jeremy recruiting to me. Fillin' holes.
OMG. It's an epidemic!
Now throw out anybody originally signed or sent to JUCO by AU!
Is Hargraves a JUCO?
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OMG. It's an epidemic!
Now throw out anybody originally signed or sent to JUCO by AU!
Is Hargraves a JUCO?
It's not a "JUCO." It's a prep school, but it does count against eligibility, otherwise Jovon Robinson wouldn't be considered a "JUCO" kid. We signed him out of Georgia Military College.
And you guys are missing the point. Like I have said many times, there is nothing wrong with signing JUCO kids. Without JUCOs Fairley and Newton we are probably a .500 team in 2010.
I will give CGM this, he is trending down 3 last season, 2 this. Prior to this current, and the previous signing class though, it was a different story. 6 and 6 respectively the prior 2. I wonder if that was part of the issue CWM had with Auburn's recruiting?
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It's not a "JUCO." It's a prep school, but it does count against eligibility, otherwise Jovon Robinson wouldn't be considered a "JUCO" kid. We signed him out of Georgia Military College.
And you guys are missing the point. Like I have said many times, there is nothing wrong with signing JUCO kids. Without JUCOs Fairley and Newton we are probably a .500 team in 2010.
I will give CGM this, he is trending down 3 last season, 2 this. Prior to this current, and the previous signing class though, it was a different story. 6 and 6 respectively the prior 2. I wonder if that was part of the issue CWM had with Auburn's recruiting?
Hargrave is not a JUCO so your argument to include players from there is invalid as kids were only allowed to stay one year at a prep school in order to increase grades and test scores. I am not spure if eligibility is affected since all kids from Hargrave came in as freshmen.
Georgia Military IS a liberal arts Junior College.
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Like it has been said, most high school kids don't produce until after their first year or second season. So, choosing to sign a handful of players that have been in, basically, a farm league after their second season there and plugging them in is about the same thing...especially if they've been running in a system similar to the one they're going into. A lot of the JUCO kids signed by D1 schools would've never played a snap had they come straight out of high school.
Some, like Nick Fairley, would've been playing in a different position, again, had they been able to play straight from HS (Fairley signed with Auburn as a 3* Offensive Guard). Then you have players like Cam & Defensive Back Nick Marshall (similar deal as Fairley), they played D1 for a year before going to JUCO.
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According to al.com all auburn recruits are either going somewhere else, considering another team or talking about what it would take to get them to flip.
There will be no recruiting class this year. Alabama will pick through what it wants and AU can go to the bargain bin to see what's left after the rest of the teams have chosen their players.
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According to al.com all auburn recruits are either going somewhere else, considering another team or talking about what it would take to get them to flip.
There will be no recruiting class this year. Alabama will pick through what it wants and AU can go to the bargain bin to see what's left after the rest of the teams have chosen their players.
Bingo. You can't scroll through and not find at least a couple of pieces on that very thing.
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Hargrave is not a JUCO so your argument to include players from there is invalid as kids were only allowed to stay one year at a prep school in order to increase grades and test scores. I am not spure if eligibility is affected since all kids from Hargrave came in as freshmen.
Georgia Military IS a liberal arts Junior College.
OK so I was wrong about that. And as I said, he is trending down. 3 last season, 2 this one.
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Like it has been said, most high school kids don't produce until after their first year or second season. So, choosing to sign a handful of players that have been in, basically, a farm league after their second season there and plugging them in is about the same thing...especially if they've been running in a system similar to the one they're going into. A lot of the JUCO kids signed by D1 schools would've never played a snap had they come straight out of high school.
Some, like Nick Fairley, would've been playing in a different position, again, had they been able to play straight from HS (Fairley signed with Auburn as a 3* Offensive Guard). Then you have players like Cam & Defensive Back Nick Marshall (similar deal as Fairley), they played D1 for a year before going to JUCO.
And like I mentioned, don't count guys like Fairley as a true JUCO pickup. He was committed to AU and did not have the grades. So it's not like we randomly picked up a JUCO guy. Same with Jovon. And also with the ones we sent to Hargrave. I like the fact that AU stays with players they have to send to JUCO.
By weeding out those, AU really has not been picking up THAT many JUCO players.
It irritates me when I hear that because it just is not true.
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According to al.com all auburn recruits are either going somewhere else, considering another team or talking about what it would take to get them to flip.
There will be no recruiting class this year. Alabama will pick through what it wants and AU can go to the bargain bin to see what's left after the rest of the teams have chosen their players.
That's ever year....
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Looks like we may be down to 3rd and 4th string D-Ends running the ball in the spring.
Kerryon my Wayward Son to miss most of the spring.
http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/auburn-football/report-auburn-rb-miss-spring-practice/ (http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/auburn-football/report-auburn-rb-miss-spring-practice/)
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Looks like we may be down to 3rd and 4th string D-Ends running the ball in the spring.
Kerryon my Wayward Son to miss most of the spring.
http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/auburn-football/report-auburn-rb-miss-spring-practice/ (http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/auburn-football/report-auburn-rb-miss-spring-practice/)
Skreets...oh btw, he played the last few games with the shoulder injury.
On the topic of injuries, Kerryon underwent shoulder surgery recently. He should be good to go for the spring and Roc Thomas injured himself making a bowl of cereal. Anyway, he's day by day now.
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Skreets...oh btw, he played the last few games with the shoulder injury.
Johnson's future, if it includes football beyond Auburn, was always as a corner. Like having he and Roc in the offense for ten to twelve plays each.
But fuck the "wildcat" and everything it stands for. It screws my teams chances of scoring. It all but defeats the purpose of stealth because we are NO threat to pass. It takes us out of rhythym and makes for some really lazy-assed play calling.
Happy Monday!
It is Monday right?
Tuesday...well it certainly feels like Monday. Carry on!
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Quote from: The Prowler on January 21, 2016, 06:22:54 PM (http://www.tigersx.com/forum/index.php?topic=26625.msg405750#msg405750)On the topic of injuries, Kerryon underwent shoulder surgery recently. He should be good to go for the spring and Roc Thomas injured himself making a bowl of cereal. Anyway, he's day by day now.
When you whip it out and nobody remembers seeing the wee thing, don't whip it out again...
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When you whip it out and nobody remembers seeing the wee thing, don't whip it out again...
Excuse me....while I whip this out. (As the ladies gasp and faint)
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Skreets...oh btw, he played the last few games with the shoulder injury.
And I would have gotten away with it if it weren't for you meddling skreets.
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Excuse me....while I whip this out. (As the ladies gasp and laugh)
:haha:
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Oh it's twue. It's twuuuue.
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What we have here, little yellow sister, is a magnificent specimen of pure Alabama Blacksnake. But it ain't too goddamned beaucoup.
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What we have here, little yellow sister, is a magnificent specimen of pure Alabama Blacksnake. But it ain't too goddamned beaucoup.
-10 for going with a line from a different movie.
Would have been -30 but it's from a good movie.
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Oh it's twue. It's twuuuue.
The sheriff is near.
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The sheriff is near.
What did he say?
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What did he say?
The Sheriff is a.....
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One guy that might have been an interesting pick up was former Turd RB, Tyren Jones. Got dismissed for the sticky-icky and something else. 5'9" 212. Took an unofficial visit to the Iron Bowl. Took one official visit to USCe last week and the Cock Bag Man showed up.
I still want us to sign another RB in this class. The numbers for this year and next scare me.
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One guy that might have been an interesting pick up was former Turd RB, Tyren Jones. Got dismissed for the sticky-icky and something else. 5'9" 212. Took an unofficial visit to the Iron Bowl. Took one official visit to USCe last week and the Cock Bag Man showed up.
I still want us to sign another RB in this class. The numbers for this year and next scare me.
I thought about that. But really, we only do well with guys that got kicked off UGA!
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I thought about that. But really, we only do well with guys that got kicked off UGA!
Troof!!!