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Haley Center Basement / Re: Kaos' way behind movie reviews
« Last post by AUJarhead on May 25, 2023, 09:22:52 AM »
Anyone see Nefarious?
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War Damn Eagle / Roster Overhaul Writeup
« Last post by GH2001 on May 25, 2023, 08:49:59 AM »
In full disclosure, this was written by a HS coach in AL who is also a poster on several boards across the Auburn footprint. He addressed the areas of need and what was done to fix them in the offseason. His takes to me, are pretty spot on usually. If any of you guys have ever been on On3+, the Bunker, and a few of the other premium sites, you've probably seen his posts.

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Let’s start with the most important position:

QB-Thorne is, at worst, the 6th best QB in the SEC when you look at the league’s projected starters. Whereas AU’s QB room prior to Thorne was probably bottom 2.


WR-AU brought in more career production in three players Mardner, Shorter, Hooks, than what existed on the entire roster. These bigger receivers may struggle to get separation to the same degree against SEC corners, BUT they offer the size and verticality that AU lacked and should get more 1-on-1 opportunities in an RPO based scheme.


TE-The room was good, but Fairweather has an elite athletic skill set that AU lacked there. He may be the most impactful transfer outside of Thorne. RPOs and playaction shots in the seam will be where he makes money.


OL-Complete overhaul. Wade is an NFL player-he compares favorably in terms of athleticism and execution to Broderick Jones just smaller-as is Jones at Center. Britton is the one I’m least sold on, but the scheme not being dropback heavy like WKU was May help in avoid frequent isolation bs SEC edge players.


DL-MNK was a steal, he won’t wow with stats but he’s a warrior who will create opportunities for others in the pressure scheme. Anxious to see if Rogers plays up to his potential. McLeod(sp?) will be the teams best pass rusher and combine with McCallister (who anchors well vs the run) to essentially form one complete player.


LB-Second biggest upgrade on team. Keys and Nixon are a big, physical tandem that will upgrade the run defense exponentially from game one. Tolan is an asset as a dime backer that can cover and pressure with speed on passing downs.


All in all, the floor was probably 3 wins with the roster CHF inherited. Now this is at worst a mid tier bowl team IMO. If the other “issues” are resolved, and this team is at full strength, the ceiling may be higher than we expect with the amount of turnover in the conference. I’m not a transfer portal fan, BUT it has allowed a roster rebuild in a short time line I’ve never seen before at AU. If it weren’t for Travis Hunter’s inflated ranking at CU, this would be the best/most complete CFB portal class by anyone, to date. USC’s was great last year, but only bc of two players-Williams and Addison.


I think this is a 7-8 win team as of now, and could wind up being 2 wins better if the ball bounces AU’s way a few times.
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Plainsman Park / Re: 2023 War Tigers
« Last post by GH2001 on May 24, 2023, 08:38:11 PM »
On another note, this league is BRUTAL.  The USA Today Coaches Poll at the end of the regular season has:

Florida #2

LSU #3

Arkansas #4

Vandy #6

Tenn. #13

USCe #19

Kentucky #21

Auburn #25

I think AU is #19 in another poll.  You get zero breaks.

Auburn is top 16 in the two that matter though. Collegiate and RPI. TOP 16 matters bigly. Regional host baby!
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Broun Hall / Re: She Left A Good Job In The City
« Last post by GH2001 on May 24, 2023, 08:35:54 PM »
Damn.  Another one down.  She was an amazing entertainer.

We are in full agreement here. She was great. And stayed in amazing performing shape into her 60s.
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War Damn Eagle / Re: RB1: Cinematographer?
« Last post by Snakebite on May 24, 2023, 05:03:29 PM »
It was a HUGE, known issue. All I'm saying. I don't think any of us have forgotten the Coach Corn stuff either.

One of 'em, I am not sure which, babysat my nieces and nephew from my oldest sister who lives in Auburn.  Probably the odd job one that tried to start a business doing footlong eye lashes in town.
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Broun Hall / Re: She Left A Good Job In The City
« Last post by wesfau2 on May 24, 2023, 03:44:51 PM »
Damn.  Another one down.  She was an amazing entertainer. 
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Broun Hall / She Left A Good Job In The City
« Last post by Snaggletiger on May 24, 2023, 03:41:46 PM »
Music legend, Tina Turner, gone at 83. Always liked me some Tina.  She put out a lot of good pop music.   
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War Damn Eagle / Re: Port Hole
« Last post by Snaggletiger on May 24, 2023, 03:03:32 PM »
47 year old, Joey Gatewood, is on the move again.  Headed to Louisville.  Projected as a tight end.
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Plainsman Park / Re: 2023 War Tigers
« Last post by Snaggletiger on May 24, 2023, 02:41:39 PM »
On another note, this league is BRUTAL.  The USA Today Coaches Poll at the end of the regular season has:

Florida #2

LSU #3

Arkansas #4

Vandy #6

Tenn. #13

USCe #19

Kentucky #21

Auburn #25

I think AU is #19 in another poll.  You get zero breaks.
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War Damn Eagle / Re: RB1: Cinematographer?
« Last post by GH2001 on May 24, 2023, 02:36:41 PM »
From the looks of them, they did fit the “profile”…

It was a HUGE, known issue. All I'm saying. I don't think any of us have forgotten the Coach Corn stuff either.
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