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Title: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: wesfau2 on November 30, 2021, 11:21:33 AM
Shivers, Canion and Caleb somebody are hitting the portal.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: GH2001 on November 30, 2021, 11:24:24 AM
Shivers, Canion and Caleb somebody are hitting the portal.

There will be more.

Shivers is really the only one that remotely hurts. Kid was a baller and worked his tail off. Just didn't have vertical talent in size. Vandy also just lost 2 Former Four Star defensive players to the portal.

On another note, Gus' Stud QB at UCF - Dillon Gabriel - hit the portal yesterday and word on da skreets is he's heading to the Lane Train. Smart kid indeed. Sounds like he figured out Gus in short order, before we even did. He went from one of the worst passing systems to one of the best in 24 hours. Well played kid.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 30, 2021, 11:31:30 AM
Hate to lose Shivers, mainly because he played about 3 times his actual size.  Kid had desire and heart...you don't find that as often as you used to anymore.

Figured Canion was gone when he didn't make the traveling squad to see the all important white out.
If Johnson couldn't crack the 3 deep on the DL this season, probably best he makes a spot for another transfer there.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Kaos on November 30, 2021, 12:01:48 PM
I hope we can find a punter who has a case of Dr. Pepper. 
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Snaggletiger on November 30, 2021, 12:06:10 PM
Not surprising at all with Shivers.

2018:  70 carries for 371 yards

2019: 55 carries for 286 yards

2020: 62 carries for 276 yards (10 receptions)

2021: 14 carries 87 yards  (22 receptions)

Basically, Bobo relegated Shivers to the swing pass guy.  And if you noticed, there wasn't a lot of that going on the last few games.  It had become similar to Malzahn, in that whenever Shivers (Devan Barrett) came in, that's the only thing he's in the game for. Hope he gets a chance to light it up somewhere.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 30, 2021, 12:08:17 PM
I hope we can find a punter who has a case of Dr. Pepper.
Rico's time is now!
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: GH2001 on November 30, 2021, 12:30:38 PM
Not surprising at all with Shivers.

2018:  70 carries for 371 yards

2019: 55 carries for 286 yards

2020: 62 carries for 276 yards (10 receptions)

2021: 14 carries 87 yards  (22 receptions)

Basically, Bobo relegated Shivers to the swing pass guy.  And if you noticed, there wasn't a lot of that going on the last few games.  It had become similar to Malzahn, in that whenever Shivers (Devan Barrett) came in, that's the only thing he's in the game for. Hope he gets a chance to light it up somewhere.

He is (ironically) the only back on the roster that had the top end speed to turn that edge consistently against Bama and was used NONE in that regard.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: wesfau2 on November 30, 2021, 12:57:22 PM
Tashawn Manning out.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: GH2001 on November 30, 2021, 01:26:17 PM
Tashawn Manning out.

He just isn't an sec caliber OL.

Zakoby also gone. no shocker.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 30, 2021, 01:27:12 PM
He is (ironically) the only back on the roster that had the top end speed to turn that edge consistently against Bama and was used NONE in that regard.
That should have been a fireable offense.  Oh wait...
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: wesfau2 on November 30, 2021, 01:33:59 PM
He just isn't an sec caliber OL.

Zakoby also gone. no shocker.

McLain is a senior, no?  So just foregoing the mulligan year to hit the draft, would be my guess.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: AUTiger1 on November 30, 2021, 01:37:16 PM
Not surprising at all with Shivers.

2018:  70 carries for 371 yards

2019: 55 carries for 286 yards

2020: 62 carries for 276 yards (10 receptions)

2021: 14 carries 87 yards  (22 receptions)

Basically, Bobo relegated Shivers to the swing pass guy.  And if you noticed, there wasn't a lot of that going on the last few games.  It had become similar to Malzahn, in that whenever Shivers (Devan Barrett) came in, that's the only thing he's in the game for. Hope he gets a chance to light it up somewhere.

I am thinking back.  I know, the booze and drugs causing memory loss makes that dangerous, but I can't recall Shivers doing much other than having like 4 or 5 amazing plays 3 years ago or so. 
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: GH2001 on November 30, 2021, 01:54:11 PM
I am thinking back.  I know, the booze and drugs causing memory loss makes that dangerous, but I can't recall Shivers doing much other than having like 4 or 5 amazing plays 3 years ago or so.

Kind of beat bammer with one play 2 years ago. And had flashes every 3rd game or so. Amazing speed.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Snaggletiger on November 30, 2021, 02:41:43 PM
I've seen two different articles on the possibility of Bo leaving.  Mostly speculation, but they seem to say he's indicated that he is undecided.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 30, 2021, 02:59:56 PM
McLain is a senior, no?  So just foregoing the mulligan year to hit the draft, would be my guess.
Yessir.  His stock is about as high as it can get right now.  I'd figure him as a 3rd or 4th round pick mainly because he's a little undersized for the NFL.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Snaggletiger on November 30, 2021, 03:26:40 PM
Yessir.  His stock is about as high as it can get right now.  I'd figure him as a 3rd or 4th round pick mainly because he's a little undersized for the NFL.

Top shelf analysis.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Buzz Killington on November 30, 2021, 03:30:44 PM
Top shelf analysis.
Heard that somewhere from a wrestling guy.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: wesfau2 on November 30, 2021, 05:23:51 PM
I've seen two different articles on the possibility of Bo leaving.  Mostly speculation, but they seem to say he's indicated that he is undecided.

Be foolish to leave now unless Harsin has for some dumbshit reason urged the kid to move on.

He was showing obvious signs of improvement with some rudimentary...some might say Bobo...coaching.  Two more years and he owns all the QB records at AU and works his way into the top 3 rounds, minimum.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: AUTiger1 on December 01, 2021, 11:46:33 AM
There is a rumor floating around that Pat is in the running for the Troy HC job and that Bo would follow him.  I doubt Bo would follow him and I also doubt that Pat gets hired for the job.  Jon Sumrall would be my guess.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 01, 2021, 12:40:07 PM
There is a rumor floating around that Pat is in the running for the Troy HC job and that Bo would follow him.  I doubt Bo would follow him and I also doubt that Pat gets hired for the job.  Jon Sumrall would be my guess.

Pat Boone is too old to be coaching football.  Besides, he has no ties to Troy.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: AUTiger1 on December 01, 2021, 12:54:26 PM
Pat Boone is too old to be coaching football.  Besides, he has no ties to Troy.

Wrong Pat!  It's this one!


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Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 01, 2021, 02:13:47 PM
I thought Pat Sumerall was dead?
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: WiregrassTiger on December 01, 2021, 02:25:37 PM
I thought Pat Sumerall was dead?
If he’s not dead, someone sure played a dirty joke on him.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 01, 2021, 02:52:16 PM
Wrong Pat!  It's this one!


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Pat has a date tonight with Terry
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 02, 2021, 10:05:50 AM
On Thursday mornings during foosballz season, our local sports talk show has Bryan Matthews from Rivals, on to talk Auburn pigskin and other goings ons.  So, the host asks him about the portal and specifically, the rumors about Bo possibly leaving.  Matthews didn't have any inside 411, but I was stunned to hear him say in a very matter of fact way, "Yeah, it would be best if Bo just went ahead and transferred out to a smaller school.  He's had 3 years at Auburn and he needs to finish up somewhere else."

Then, the host asked him if he thought that would automatically make Finley the #1 guy at QB. "No, they would definitely look at the portal for a starting quarterback."

Probably just one man's opinion, because I'm a firm believer that the majority of these reporters, journalists, bloggers etc. don't know jack shit. But what if he does? 
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: GH2001 on December 02, 2021, 11:11:06 AM
On Thursday mornings during foosballz season, our local sports talk show has Bryan Matthews from Rivals, on to talk Auburn pigskin and other goings ons.  So, the host asks him about the portal and specifically, the rumors about Bo possibly leaving.  Matthews didn't have any inside 411, but I was stunned to hear him say in a very matter of fact way, "Yeah, it would be best if Bo just went ahead and transferred out to a smaller school.  He's had 3 years at Auburn and he needs to finish up somewhere else."

Then, the host asked him if he thought that would automatically make Finley the #1 guy at QB. "No, they would definitely look at the portal for a starting quarterback."

Probably just one man's opinion, because I'm a firm believer that the majority of these reporters, journalists, bloggers etc. don't know jack shit. But what if he does?

This seems to be the prevailing thought amongst the "insiders" and beat guys. That if Bo is gonna waffle like this, just go ahead and go, and that Auburn is prepared for it if he does.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 02, 2021, 11:48:24 AM
This seems to be the prevailing thought amongst the "insiders" and beat guys. That if Bo is gonna waffle like this, just go ahead and go, and that Auburn is prepared for it if he does.

What has Bo said?  I haven't seen anything because I don't twatters.  Apparently, he's said something.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Buzz Killington on December 02, 2021, 12:09:40 PM
What has Bo said?  I haven't seen anything because I don't twatters.  Apparently, he's said something.
He has said he won't be paying any child support and that Harbinger is a punk bitch.  Otherwise, I have no idea why peoples think he may transfer.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 02, 2021, 12:21:01 PM
He has said he won't be paying any child support and that Harbinger is a punk bitch.  Otherwise, I have no idea why peoples think he may transfer.

See, I think people are reading way too much into innocent statements like those. 
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: CCTAU on December 03, 2021, 01:15:59 AM
What has Bo said?  I haven't seen anything because I don't twatters.  Apparently, he's said something.

He said he wants to get his ankle healed up and then discuss it.
So he just trolled all of the hacks.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: GH2001 on December 03, 2021, 10:51:48 AM
He said he wants to get his ankle healed up and then discuss it.
So he just trolled all of the hacks.

I agree with you but at the same time he could have laid the rumors to rest if he’s being serious.

He’s either being serious about not knowing what he wants next year or he is indeed trolling these press guys getting them in a tizzy.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: Snaggletiger on December 03, 2021, 11:46:42 AM
I agree with you but at the same time he could have laid the rumors to rest if he’s being serious.

He’s either being serious about not knowing what he wants next year or he is indeed trolling these press guys getting them in a tizzy.

I'd lean more towards him being honest about not knowing what he's going to do.  If the guy will call Bama out in the press for getting all the calls, he probably doesn't mince words.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: CCTAU on December 03, 2021, 10:41:50 PM
He is (ironically) the only back on the roster that had the top end speed to turn that edge consistently against Bama and was used NONE in that regard.

I’m not sure who you were watching, but he struggled to “turn that edge”. He was however fast if he was already moving in they direction/
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: WiregrassTiger on December 03, 2021, 11:04:20 PM
I’m not sure who you were watching, but he struggled to “turn that edge”. He was however fast if he was already moving in they direction/
Are you black?
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: GH2001 on December 04, 2021, 07:27:28 PM
I’m not sure who you were watching, but he struggled to “turn that edge”. He was however fast if he was already moving in they direction/

Shivers has track speed. A round track. With turns. Including the “edge”.
Title: Re: Transfer Portal Comings and Goings
Post by: CCTAU on December 05, 2021, 12:02:46 AM
Shivers has track speed. A round track. With turns. Including the “edge”.

Name one time other than the iron bowl. And he almost slipped down on that run. Kid has no cut upfield.