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Long, but hey, it's the off season. And nobody is on the board reading this anyway. Copy/pasta from Nathan King at Aubren Undercover.
If you want to project who’s going to be contending in the College Football Playoff or winning a conference championship, simply scroll back two or three recruiting cycles.
Rarely are the programs that routinely bring in top-10 classes not in the Playoff hunt once those signees get a couple years of development, nor are the top recruiting teams in each conference not the ones regularly competing to win their respective conference crowns. Sustainable and talented programs are built — and championships are won — during phone calls and recruiting visits. A solid haul in the transfer portal is also becoming more important.
Take Alabama and Georgia — the two teams that met in this past season’s national title game — for example. In 2019 — the first year of the current four-year averages for a variety of data points — they had the nation’s No. 1 and No. 2 overall classes, respectively, per the 247Sports rankings. The teams with the highest Blue-Chip Ratio every year — percentage of four- and five-star recruits on a roster compared to two- and three-stars — are the ones winning their conference and making the Playoff, most of the time.
He are last year's Blue-Chip Ratios from the one who devised the formula, 247Sports's Bud Elliot.
Of course, they are plenty of exceptions here. Coaching — both poor coaching and coaching changes — plus major injuries and other factors can lead to subpar seasons for even the most talented or programs. LSU and Florida were both in the top 8 in BCR last season, and both fired its head coach. Texas was No. 7 in terms of blue-chip talent but finished 5-7 in Steve Sarkisian's first season.
And some teams are stuck in murderous conferences — or divisions, in Auburn’s case — with a slew of other talented teams around them, or a perennial Playoff contender who routinely wins the conference and streamlines itself into the final four rankings.
Even so, for a program to fundamentally put itself in championship contention each year, it has to recruit as well or better than its peers. There will always be exceptions, but the smarter tactic is to follow the consistent formula of success, not attempt to be the once-in-a-while anomaly.
Generally, teams’ talent is gauged based on their past four recruiting classes. That accounts for difference-making seniors and developing, superstar underclassmen all the same. With the 2022 class nearly complete for all programs — minus transfers, which don’t count toward a team’s recruiting ranking — we can more effectively peek at which rosters are most consistently made up of big-time recruits versus those that aren’t.
Auburn’s 2022 recruiting haul — the first full class for Bryan Harsin, after his Tigers went 6-7 in Year 1 — is ranked No. 21 nationally in the rankings and No. 9 in the SEC. After Auburn fell outside the top 12 of the national recruiting rankings last year for the first time since 2009, it's now outside the top 20 for the second straight cycle.
The Tigers are also dealing with a current net loss of 11 scholarship players in the transfer portal, though Harsin and his staff are looking to fill a few positions of need via the transfer market during the month of May.
From a four-year recruiting standpoint, just how talented is Auburn’s roster compared to the 13 other SEC programs? Keep in mind that the recruiting averages below do not account for transfers and NFL draft departures, rather they are a general look at each program’s recruiting health and consistency.
This breakdown will be the first in a five-part look at the SEC’s talent in 2022, and how Auburn compares — including today's look at four-year recruiting averages, as well as Blue-Chip Ratio, returning production, transfer numbers and NFL draft success.
14. VANDERBILT (AVERAGE RANK: 51.3)
• 2019: 58th
• 2020: 53rd
• 2021: 48th
• 2022: 46th
Last cycle’s four-year average: 50
13. SOUTH CAROLINA (AVERAGE RANK: 35.3)
• 2019: 21st
• 2020: 19th
• 2021: 78th
• 2022: 23rd
Last cycle’s four-year average: 34
12. MISSOURI (AVERAGE RANK: 33.5)
• 2019: 37th
• 2020: 51st
• 2021: 29th
• 2022: 17th
Last cycle’s four-year average: 40
11. KENTUCKY (AVERAGE RANK: 27.5)
• 2019: 34th
• 2020: 25th
• 2021: 33rd
• 2022: 18th
Last cycle’s four-year average: 32.3
10. MISSISSIPPI STATE (AVERAGE RANK: 27)
• 2019: 24th
• 2020: 28th
• 2021: 25th
• 2022: 31st
Last cycle’s four-year average: 26
9. ARKANSAS (AVERAGE RANK: 24.8)
• 2019: 23rd
• 2020: 30th
• 2021: 24th
• 2022: 22nd
Last cycle’s four-year average: 30.5
8. OLE MISS (AVERAGE RANK: 22.5)
• 2019: 22nd
• 2020: 34th
• 2021: 18th
• 2022: 16th
Last cycle’s four-year average: 26.5
7. AUBURN (AVERAGE RANK: 16.5)
• 2019: 11th
• 2020: 7th
• 2021: 27th
• 2022: 21st
Last cycle’s four-year average: 14.3
6. TENNESSEE (AVERAGE RANK: 15.8)
• 2019: 13th
• 2020: 10th
• 2021: 16th
• 2022: 24th
Last cycle’s four-year average: 15
5. FLORIDA (AVERAGE RANK: 12.8)
• 2019: 9th
• 2020: 9th
• 2021: 13th
• 2022: 20th
Last cycle’s four-year average: 11
T4. TEXAS A&M (AVERAGE RANK: 4.5)
• 2019: 4th
• 2020: 6th
• 2021: 7th
• 2022: 1st
Last cycle’s four-year average: 8.5
T4. LSU (AVERAGE RANK: 4.5)
• 2019: 5th
• 2020: 4th
• 2021: 3rd
• 2022: 6th
Last cycle’s four-year average: 6.8
2. GEORGIA (AVERAGE RANK: 2.5)
• 2019: 2nd
• 2020: 1st
• 2021: 4th
• 2022: 3rd
Last cycle’s four-year average: 2
1. ALABAMA (AVERAGE RANK: 1.5)
• 2019: 1st
• 2020: 2nd
• 2021: 1st
• 2022: 2nd
Last cycle’s four-year average: 2.3
Some data points from comparing 2022 recruiting numbers to last offseason, as well as how programs are trending on the recruiting trail:
• Auburn was jumped by Tennessee for the No. 6 spot, as the Tigers replaced their 2018 class (No. 12 nationally) with the 2022 haul (No. 21). The Volunteers also fell in terms of their four-year average, but only have one class outside the top 20 as compared to back-to-back for Auburn.
• Auburn's No. 7 class from 2020 continues to carry a lot of positive weight for the program's recruiting averages. Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Texas A&M account for 16 of the conference's 20 top-10 classes over the past four years; Florida owns two, while Tennessee landed at No. 10 in 2020.
• Auburn is one of four teams to drop one spot from last year, joining South Carolina, LSU and Georgia. Mississippi State was the only program to fall multiple spots (No. 8 to No. 10).
• Harsin's first full-year recruiting class (2022) ranks No. 21 nationally. Over the past four cycles, there have been eight other SEC head coaches who entered their second season with their respective program. Harsin's is the third-best: Clark Lea's 2022 class is No. 46; Eli Drinkwitz's 2021 class was No. 29; Mike Leach's 2021 class was No. 25; Josh Heupel's 2022 class is No. 24; Sam Pittman's 2021 class was No. 24; and Shane Beamer's 2022 class is No. 23.
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• Only Dan Mullen (No. 9 in 2019) and Jimbo Fisher (No. 4 in 2019) had better classes than Harsin in their first full offseason with their programs.
• Alabama, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Arkansas and Missouri all moved up one spot.
• Despite moving up one cycle and leaving 2018 behind, not a single coach's recruiting efforts were eliminated. In 2019, the SEC returned all 14 of its head coaches.
• Alabama had an uncharacteristically low finish in 2018 (No. 5). But with that class pushed out of the four-year cycle, the Crimson Tide now own the top spot, after claiming either the No. 1 or No. 2 class nationally in each of the past four cycles.
• Despite the most talented recruiting class ever this year, per the 247Sports Composite, Texas A&M is tied with LSU for the No. 4 spot, with a rolling average of 4.5.
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4 years is a weird window. Especially given the fucked up '20 season. Compound that with a coaching change and I don't think you can draw any conclusions about any of this shit vis a vis Auburn.
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4 years is a weird window. Especially given the fucked up '20 season. Compound that with a coaching change and I don't think you can draw any conclusions about any of this shit vis a vis Auburn.
You can. You just refuse to see it.
There is no energy, no excitement, no momentum. It's not going to end well. Not only is Harsin a bad fit for Auburn, he's a bad fit for the SEC. In whatever time he has left, we will fall behind Tennessee, Ole Miss, Florida, and maybe Kentucky/Arkansas/South Carolina in recruiting. We're already trailing Alabama, UGA, LSU, A&M. I think we fall in line with State, but even Leach is selling a better package. Thank God for Vandy and Mizzou, right?
Pretend it's whatever you want it to be. I'll be around in a year or two when you flatly refuse to acknowledge just how fucked up wrong you were.... (see multiple Biden threads for reference)...and simply ignore the questions.
I don't like being right. But I usually am.
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This is just my opinion based off the articles I've read and things I've heard. I don't think Bryman Haskins had a clue what it takes to run a successful program in this league, from a recruiting standpoint. I believe Boise pretty much sold itself in that conference, and that area of the country, and the approach to recruiting 2* and 3* players was vastly different to the SEC. Even Gus, who never had a class below #12, had what it took, for the most part, to land solid talent across the board. I imagine his time as OC at Auburn opened his eyes to that process.
Having said that, I really like what I've been seeing these past couple of months. It appears Coach Hatpins woke up and is taking a whole different approach. Their goal is to visit all the schools in Alabama. Auburn is getting their name called on the top 5 lists of many big time recruits. They had 3 coaches yesterday, go visit this training facility in Montgomery, where two of their top targets from Carver work out. They really seem to be targeting their needs when you see the offers players are getting.
Even though they were cheating on a Saban level before NIL, Kirby was right when he took that jab at Mullen. If you don't recruit and get the big time players in this league, you don't win. One thing I do know, is Hartwin is serious about developing players from a physical and mental aspect. There were some really questionable things that happened on the field last year (MSU, Sakerlina, Bama) but those can be worked out. I'm really focused on what he and his staff do recruiting-wise this year. If they get it back at a top 10 level, I think he's on his way. If we have another 20th or below class, he doesn't stand a chance.
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This is just my opinion based off the articles I've read and things I've heard. I don't think Bryman Haskins had a clue what it takes to run a successful program in this league, from a recruiting standpoint. I believe Boise pretty much sold itself in that conference, and that area of the country, and the approach to recruiting 2* and 3* players was vastly different to the SEC. Even Gus, who never had a class below #12, had what it took, for the most part, to land solid talent across the board. I imagine his time as OC at Auburn opened his eyes to that process.
Having said that, I really like what I've been seeing these past couple of months. It appears Coach Hatpins woke up and is taking a whole different approach. Their goal is to visit all the schools in Alabama. Auburn is getting their name called on the top 5 lists of many big time recruits. They had 3 coaches yesterday, go visit this training facility in Montgomery, where two of their top targets from Carver work out. They really seem to be targeting their needs when you see the offers players are getting.
Even though they were cheating on a Saban level before NIL, Kirby was right when he took that jab at Mullen. If you don't recruit and get the big time players in this league, you don't win. One thing I do know, is Hartwin is serious about developing players from a physical and mental aspect. There were some really questionable things that happened on the field last year (MSU, Sakerlina, Bama) but those can be worked out. I'm really focused on what he and his staff do recruiting-wise this year. If they get it back at a top 10 level, I think he's on his way. If we have another 20th or below class, he doesn't stand a chance.
I think this is pretty much spot on.
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I think this is pretty much spot on.
Hope you're right.
(hint? you're not)
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Auburn picks up safety, Craig McDonald, from Iowa State through the port hole.
Note to Breland Hartlinz: We don't need DB's. We have DB's. There are a couple of other VERY pressing needs.
I'll let you think about those.
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Auburn picks up safety, Craig McDonald, from Iowa State through the port hole.
Note to Breland Hartlinz: We don't need DB's. We have DB's. There are a couple of other VERY pressing needs.
I'll let you think about those.
So, naturally we will find at least 2 more DBs in the portal this week.
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So, naturally we will find at least 2 more DBs in the portal this week.
Hope so. We need DB's.
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Auburn picks up safety, Craig McDonald, from Iowa State through the port hole.
Note to Breland Hartlinz: We don't need DB's. We have DB's. There are a couple of other VERY pressing needs.
I'll let you think about those.
Agree that we're sufficiently staffed at the position.
Sunny take: kid is huge 6'3" 210, 3.3 gpa, 3 years to play, can grow into an LB or provide matchup equality against all the giant athletic TEs that are suddenly the norm.
Gloomy take: Coach knows the DLine isn't going to get any push, so he's loading up the backfield for lots of rotation.
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Agree that we're sufficiently staffed at the position.
Sunny take: kid is huge 6'3" 210, 3.3 gpa, 3 years to play, can grow into an LB or provide matchup equality against all the giant athletic TEs that are suddenly the norm.
Gloomy take: Coach knows the DLine isn't going to get any push, so he's loading up the backfield for lots of rotation.
I like our D-line. We could certainly use a couple more bodies on the edge, but the starters are damn good, in Hall and Leota. Interior-wise, we've got decent numbers and plenty of size. Colby Wooden and Marcus Harris are both studs.
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I like our D-line. We could certainly use a couple more bodies on the edge, but the starters are damn good, in Hall and Leota. Interior-wise, we've got decent numbers and plenty of size. Colby Wooden and Marcus Harris are both studs.
I do, too. Buuuuuuuuuuuut, not a lot of bodies. Especially on the edge.
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On a flight yesterday with a DL from Ole Miss. Big stupid white kid.
His take is that the AU O-line is soft and not well coached. Said last year there was a lot of offensive talent, but it can't overcome the OL deficiencies.
Also said they'd be better this year without Corrall. He was not beloved in the lockerroom like the media played it.
Said losing to an AU team they thought they were far better than was the lowest point of the season for them. Felt like they should have won.
**Correction. I thought he said DL. He's a big stupid white offensive lineman. We had a 9-hour unexpected layover and people were making conversation. He said lots of stuff about lots of teams, etc. Looked him up just now.
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On a flight yesterday with a DL from Ole Miss. Big stupid white kid.
His take is that the AU O-line is soft and not well coached. Said last year there was a lot of offensive talent, but it can't overcome the OL deficiencies.
Also said they'd be better this year without Corrall. He was not beloved in the lockerroom like the media played it.
Said losing to an AU team they thought they were far better than was the lowest point of the season for them. Felt like they should have won.
**Correction. I thought he said DL. He's a big stupid white offensive lineman. We had a 9-hour unexpected layover and people were making conversation. He said lots of stuff about lots of teams, etc. Looked him up just now.
would you have said “big stupid black kid” if he were black?
Never mind. I just answered my own question. I know that you would not have.
You would have used the N word.
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would you have said “big stupid black kid” if he were black?
Never mind. I just answered my own question. I know that you would not have.
You would have used the N word.
Nefarious?
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I do, too. Buuuuuuuuuuuut, not a lot of bodies. Especially on the edge.
We could certainly use a couple more bodies on the edge,
I don't know if you noticed that part of my post above. Thought I'd point it out just in case.
Otherwise, we're in good shape on the interior.
Marcus Harris 6'3" 294
Colby Wooden 6'5" 284
Zykevious Walker 6'4" 304
Marquis Burks 6'3" 302
Jeffrey M'ba 6'6" 318 (#1 JUCO D-lineman)
Jayson Jones 6'6" 328 (Oregon transfer)
Marquis Robinson 6'3" 310
The only guy out of that bunch that doesn't have any real experience is Robinson, who only saw limited playing time against FUGA last year. But, we had a lot of guys in the rotation already, and for whatever reason, Harbinz didn't put freshmen on the field. Only 2, J Hunter and Landon King, burned a year.
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Auburn picks up safety, Craig McDonald, from Iowa State through the port hole.
Note to Breland Hartlinz: We don't need DB's. We have DB's. There are a couple of other VERY pressing needs.
I'll let you think about those.
Harlin's actions in the portal remind me of my mom at the grocery store. Hmm... do we have any beets? Better buy a few cans just in case.
Meanwhile we are out of bread, peanut butter, lunch meat and cereal.
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On a flight yesterday with a DL from Ole Miss. Big stupid white kid.
His take is that the AU O-line is soft and not well coached. Said last year there was a lot of offensive talent, but it can't overcome the OL deficiencies.
Also said they'd be better this year without Corrall. He was not beloved in the lockerroom like the media played it.
Said losing to an AU team they thought they were far better than was the lowest point of the season for them. Felt like they should have won.
**Correction. I thought he said DL. He's a big stupid white offensive lineman. We had a 9-hour unexpected layover and people were making conversation. He said lots of stuff about lots of teams, etc. Looked him up just now.
No doubt our O-line is the weak link. But he's full of shit. Auburn was in total control of that game from the opening snap and should have blown their doors in. However, in looking back, that was kind of the start of teams seemingly figuring Bobo (Or Harpin) out. We started fast in a lot of games down the stretch, then spent the second half of games going 3 and out the rest of the way.
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We could certainly use a couple more bodies on the edge,
I don't know if you noticed that part of my post above. Thought I'd point it out just in case.
Otherwise, we're in good shape on the interior.
Marcus Harris 6'3" 294
Colby Wooden 6'5" 284
Zykevious Walker 6'4" 304
Marquis Burks 6'3" 302
Jeffrey M'ba 6'6" 318 (#1 JUCO D-lineman)
Jayson Jones 6'6" 328 (Oregon transfer)
Marquis Robinson 6'3" 310
The only guy out of that bunch that doesn't have any real experience is Robinson, who only saw limited playing time against FUGA last year. But, we had a lot of guys in the rotation already, and for whatever reason, Harbinz didn't put freshmen on the field. Only 2, J Hunter and Landon King, burned a year.
That reassures me.
I don't know where you put this kid, but based on his measurables alone, I want him:
https://twitter.com/Ricowalker15/status/1526546551300145152
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Working the 305 like Pitbull. I like it.
https://twitter.com/EzekielMarcelin/status/1526379054093443074
https://twitter.com/begreat_mari/status/1526335040745000962
I'd put these in the recruiting forum, but fuck it. There's no traffic anywhere anyway.
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There's no traffic anywhere anyway.
Buzz is about to start MovieFone on this site.
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That reassures me.
I don't know where you put this kid, but based on his measurables alone, I want him:
https://twitter.com/Ricowalker15/status/1526546551300145152
Back in 82' Rico could throw a football a quarter mile.
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Nefarious?
kaos? Maybe, a little.
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That reassures me.
I don't know where you put this kid, but based on his measurables alone, I want him:
https://twitter.com/Ricowalker15/status/1526546551300145152
where did you see his penis measurements?
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No No Notorious.
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No No Notorious.
That’s B.I.G.
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Buzz is about to start MovieFone on this site.
Buzz is always starting something.
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Buzz is always starting something.
I said you wanna be startin' somethin'
You got to be startin' somethin'
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Buzz is about to start MovieFone on this site.
So, I'm FILK?
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So, I'm FILK?
You're FILK.
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You're FILK.
Fag I’d Like To Kill?
Just stop it.
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Fag I’d Like To Kill?
Just stop it.
You have just earned a one week suspension for violating the Tigers X community standards concerning promoting violence against the faggots.
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You have just earned a one week suspension for violating the Tigers X community standards concerning promoting violence against the faggots.
Jarhead said it. I ain’t said shit.
Besides, GF is dead and Wes is scared to fuck with me.
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You're FILK.
You selected Brown Eyed Girl. If this is correct, press 1.
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More Miami, please:
https://twitter.com/m1ahhh__/status/1526709481710788610
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More Miami, please:
https://twitter.com/m1ahhh__/status/1526709481710788610
Most think he's a lock for the Canes, but once he gets that offer, and you get him on campus, anything can happen. They're courting a lot of big names, and we're landing in the top 5 for a lot of these guys.
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Most think he's a lock for the Canes, but once he gets that offer, and you get him on campus, anything can happen. They're courting a lot of big names, and we're landing in the top 5 for a lot of these guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPQgfaB3S1c
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Auburn football: 2 schools to beat for the Lamar Seymore flip
by Mary Kate Hughes16 hours ago Follow @wareaglemk
While the Auburn football coaching staff has been working hard to secure the commitments of top prospects from all over the country in the recruiting class of 2023, they also have not yet given up hope on those prospects that have already verbally committed to other schools.
The Tigers are furiously pursuing two Georgia commits in offensive lineman Ryqueeze McElderry and offensive tackle Bo Hughley, Alabama cornerback commit Jahlil Hurley, and UCF edge commit Isaiah Nixon, just to name a few.
One committed prospect that Auburn football may be gaining traction with is Lamar Seymore, a wide receiver currently committed to Miami. However, following a visit to the Plains earlier this year in March, the Tigers became a real factor in Seymore’s recruiting process, and the WR has plans to get back to campus for a game in September, per 247 Sports:
“It was good,” Seymore said of his time at Auburn. “I loved it. They took me around the facilities. We went to the stadium. It was huge. I’m going to be back for the Penn State game.”
However, Auburn is not the only program trying to pull off a flip when it comes to Lamar Seymore. In fact, one of the Tigers’ biggest competitors in his recruitment could end up being former head coach Gus Malzahn and UCF, where Seymore will take an official visit the weekend of June 3.
In addition to UCF, Penn State is also sneaking into Seymore’s recruitment as of late. Seymore said that Coach Ja’Juan Seider “is like family” and that he has been pushing the WR hard to get up to State College for a visit.
While Seymore’s interest is being piqued by other programs, he remains firmly committed to Miami–where his brother currently plays football–for the time being, but anything could happen after getting a closer look at other programs.
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We could certainly use a couple more bodies on the edge,
I don't know if you noticed that part of my post above. Thought I'd point it out just in case.
Otherwise, we're in good shape on the interior.
Marcus Harris 6'3" 294
Colby Wooden 6'5" 284
Zykevious Walker 6'4" 304
Marquis Burks 6'3" 302
Jeffrey M'ba 6'6" 318 (#1 JUCO D-lineman)
Jayson Jones 6'6" 328 (Oregon transfer)
Marquis Robinson 6'3" 310
The only guy out of that bunch that doesn't have any real experience is Robinson, who only saw limited playing time against FUGA last year. But, we had a lot of guys in the rotation already, and for whatever reason, Harbinz didn't put freshmen on the field. Only 2, J Hunter and Landon King, burned a year.
Relevant:
https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1526965083573608448
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Relevant:
https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1526965083573608448
I think Wooden is severely underrated. He has been solid since day 1.
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DL you say?
https://twitter.com/AuburnFootball/status/1527274822941560833?t=60UFuEf4W0fB4ql8ssuMqg&s=19
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DL you say?
https://twitter.com/AuburnFootball/status/1527274822941560833?t=60UFuEf4W0fB4ql8ssuMqg&s=19
From Auburn Fan Daily
The Auburn Tigers have added another transfer.
After a few quiet weeks regarding the transfer portal, the Auburn football program now seems to have some momentum when it comes to adding players.
The latest is Memphis defensive lineman Morris Joseph. He's listed 6'foot'2, 275 pounds. The Texas native joins a very crowded defensive line room but could provide depth and upside entering the 2022 season.
He started his career at UTSA, then transferred to Iowa Western CC and played there during the 2018 season. In 2019, he transferred to Memphis and played in all 14 games as a sophomore. In 2020, he played in all 11 games and totaled 10 tackles on the season for Memphis.
Last year, he started nine games and recorded 38 tackles on the season.
Auburn has now added eight total transfers this off-season via the transfer portal. Three have been on offense while the remaining five are on the defensive side of the football.
With Joseph's size, it's easy to assume that he will be an interior piece on the defensive front.
He announced the move to Auburn via a tweet from his personal account that read, "Business trip."
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Proud to get him but the interior at 275?
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Proud to get him but the interior at 275?
Yeah, that's more of a strong side DE size. Unless he runs a 4.5, I'm not sure the need for this guy. At least it's not another BD though...
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Yeah, that's more of a strong side DE size. Unless he runs a 4.5, I'm not sure the need for this guy. At least it's not another BD though...
we have way too many BD’s fosho.
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You can never have too many bad dudes.
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You can never have too many bad dudes.
I’m would like to have more BM’s.
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we have way too many BD’s fosho.
Don't you make fun of my dyslexia. I won't wish you a blessed LEON this year.
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Don't you make fun of my dyslexia. I won't wish you a blessed LEON this year.
It's okay. Sometimes, life gives you melons.
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Relevant:
https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1526965083573608448
Also relevant-ish:
https://twitter.com/TheLottTrophy/status/1527388234275115032
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I'm seeing where we are making a lot of 4 and 5 *'s final cut list. I know it doesn't mean shit, but it's nice to be in it and a few have legit interest. It'd be nice to get Robinson II next week. We are in his final 4. Us, UT, Oregon, and UCLA.
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I'm seeing where we are making a lot of 4 and 5 *'s final cut list. I know it doesn't mean shit, but it's nice to be in it and a few have legit interest. It'd be nice to get Robinson II next week. We are in his final 4. Us, UT, Oregon, and UCLA.
Yessir. The staff is making noise.
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From Auburn Wire
On Saturday, the Auburn coaching staff extended an offer to 2023 defensive lineman Tavion Gadson. He is the 37th defensive lineman that the Tigers have offered in the 2023 recruiting cycle. (Daddy like)
Gadson, the Georgia native, is regarded as a three-star according to 247Sports. He is listed at 6-foot-5 and 265 pounds. Last season, he recorded 60 tackles, six sacks, and three forced fumbles for Jenkins High School. Along with being a force on the football field, he also played basketball this past season for the high school.
Several programs around the SEC have offered Gadson– some of those being Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Vanderbilt. Other schools like Florida State and Minnesota have offered and will be receiving a visit from Gadson in the month of June.
The Tigers have assimilated a nice defensive front for the 2022 season, but there may be some turnover after the season concludes. Players like Marcus Harris Jr., Jayson Jones, and Derrick Hall could very well enter the 2023 NFL draft. That leaves room for defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh to add some depth along the interior. Gadson fits the profile whether he chooses to play inside or outside along the front. We will keep a close eye on Gadson’s recruitment as his recruitment heats up.
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From Auburn Wire
On Wednesday, 2023 offensive tackle Ian Geffrard announced that he would be visiting the Plains from June 3rd-5th. It will be his first official visit since being offered in August of 2021. It will be the third trip that he has taken overall to Auburn.
Geffrard is regarded as a three-star according to 247Sports’ recruiting rankings. He is listed at 6-foot-6 and 350 pounds. Geffrard attends Whitefield Academy in Mableton, Georgia. Several programs that have offered him thus far are Mississippi State, West Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, and Arkansas.
As it stands, the Tigers only have two commitments in their 2023 recruiting class. The two are four-stars Bradyn Joiner and Terrance Love. Joiner, an offensive guard, is the lone offensive lineman in the Tigers class thus far. It is evident that the coaching staff is in search of some protection off the edge. The staff has offered 23 offensive tackles in the class and several of them have already made visits to the Plains. Now, it appears that the Georgia native has become a priority.
Geffrard isn’t the only high-priority target coming to Auburn. The full list of visits coming this weekend:
Jaiden Ausberry LB 6' 205 4* (Brother of Austin Ausberry)
Jamaal Jarrett DL 6'6" 350 4*
Keyon Brown WR 6'3" 188 4*
Brock Glenn QB 6'2" 195 3*
Tyre Young CB 6' 170 NR
From what I've read, this staff is trying to limit the numbers on official visits so they can give each one full attention and build better relationships.
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From Auburn Wire
On Wednesday, 2023 offensive tackle Ian Geffrard announced that he would be visiting the Plains from June 3rd-5th. It will be his first official visit since being offered in August of 2021. It will be the third trip that he has taken overall to Auburn.
Geffrard is regarded as a three-star according to 247Sports’ recruiting rankings. He is listed at 6-foot-6 and 350 pounds. Geffrard attends Whitefield Academy in Mableton, Georgia. Several programs that have offered him thus far are Mississippi State, West Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, and Arkansas.
As it stands, the Tigers only have two commitments in their 2023 recruiting class. The two are four-stars Bradyn Joiner and Terrance Love. Joiner, an offensive guard, is the lone offensive lineman in the Tigers class thus far. It is evident that the coaching staff is in search of some protection off the edge. The staff has offered 23 offensive tackles in the class and several of them have already made visits to the Plains. Now, it appears that the Georgia native has become a priority.
Geffrard isn’t the only high-priority target coming to Auburn. The full list of visits coming this weekend:
Jaiden Ausberry LB 6' 205 4* (Brother of Austin Ausberry)
Jamaal Jarrett DL 6'6" 350 4*
Keyon Brown WR 6'3" 188 4*
Brock Glenn QB 6'2" 195 3*
Tyre Young CB 6' 170 NR
From what I've read, this staff is trying to limit the numbers on official visits so they can give each one full attention and build better relationships.
I wonder what Kevin Steele's staff will think of them when they take over December/next January?
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I wonder what Kevin Steele's staff will think of them when they take over December/next January?
You shut your whore mouth.
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You shut your whore mouth.
Like
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You shut your whore mouth.
Uncalled for. He’s not a whore anymore.
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Uncalled for. He’s not a whore anymore.
It’s true. I gave up whoring. Pictures of my feet on the Interwebz much more profitable.
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LSU transfer, Koy Moore, making an official to Teh Planez this weekend. 6'0 175. Had a fairly productive freshman season at LSU, but not much going on last year. Apparently left in October after only getting 5 catches.
If we can land Moore, we will have really good numbers in that room. Nobody proven as a go to guy, but I imagine with enough athletes, and Ike Hilliard imparting the knowledge, they'll put a solid group on the field.
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LSU transfer, Koy Moore, making an official to Teh Planez this weekend. 6'0 175. Had a fairly productive freshman season at LSU, but not much going on last year. Apparently left in October after only getting 5 catches.
If we can land Moore, we will have really good numbers in that room. Nobody proven as a go to guy, but I imagine with enough athletes, and Ike Hilliard imparting the knowledge, they'll put a solid group on the field.
Hay's in the barn.
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From Auburn Wire. Again, good to see Auburn getting so many top recruits on campus, and be in the mix for a lot of them. Not sure about these two highlighted statements, though.
On Sunday, it was reported that 2023 offensive tackle D.J. Chester would be making the trip to the Plains this weekend. This will be the first opportunity that Chester will get to see what Auburn is about since being offered earlier this year in February.
Chester is regarded as a four-star by 247Sports’ recruiting rankings. The Georgia native is ranked as the No. 64 recruit in the ’23 class and is ranked as the No. 3 player in the entire state of Georgia.
He is listed at 6-foot-5 and 295 pounds. With that size, Chester could very easily transition to play guard for the Tigers. However, he will likely add muscle weight to maintain a tackle spot on the Tigers roster.
Recently, Chester announced his top twelve schools — with one of those schools being Auburn. Other programs in the mix include Florida State, Miami, Ole Miss, Michigan, South Carolina, LSU, NC State, Michigan State, USC, Nebraska, and Florida A&M. Among the schools listed, we can confirm that he has visited both Auburn and Florida State.
The product of Eagles Landing Christian Academy competed in the discus as a junior. He even won Georgia Class 1A state championships in the shot put. The Tigers need someone that can push people off the line and open up holes. The coaching staff is certainly enamored with Chester and would love to have him join the 2023 recruiting class.
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From Auburn Wire. Again, good to see Auburn getting so many top recruits on campus, and be in the mix for a lot of them. Not sure about these two highlighted statements, though.
On Sunday, it was reported that 2023 offensive tackle D.J. Chester would be making the trip to the Plains this weekend. This will be the first opportunity that Chester will get to see what Auburn is about since being offered earlier this year in February.
Chester is regarded as a four-star by 247Sports’ recruiting rankings. The Georgia native is ranked as the No. 64 recruit in the ’23 class and is ranked as the No. 3 player in the entire state of Georgia.
He is listed at 6-foot-5 and 295 pounds. With that size, Chester could very easily transition to play guard for the Tigers. However, he will likely add muscle weight to maintain a tackle spot on the Tigers roster.
Recently, Chester announced his top twelve schools — with one of those schools being Auburn. Other programs in the mix include Florida State, Miami, Ole Miss, Michigan, South Carolina, LSU, NC State, Michigan State, USC, Nebraska, and Florida A&M. Among the schools listed, we can confirm that he has visited both Auburn and Florida State.
The product of Eagles Landing Christian Academy competed in the discus as a junior. He even won Georgia Class 1A state championships in the shot put. The Tigers need someone that can push people off the line and open up holes. The coaching staff is certainly enamored with Chester and would love to have him join the 2023 recruiting class.
He visited before he got an offer?
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He visited before he got an offer?
Yep.
UV v OV.
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He visited before he got an offer?
So you can take your logic, and stick it up your yeeeeaaah, stick it up your yeeeeah
That's right. I went all Limp Bizkit up in here.
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So you can take your logic, and stick it up your yeeeeaaah, stick it up your yeeeeah
That's right. I went all Limp Bizkit up in here.
So, you really did it all for the nookie? YEAH!
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From Fly War Eagle
The Auburn football coaching staff has certainly put the pedal to the metal when it comes to recruiting the class of 2023 to the Plains. The Tigers have pushed hard for their top targets, earning places in the top schools lists of various recruits and setting up official visits to show those prospects what their future home could look like.
The coaching staff is not holding back at all when it comes to recruiting those athletes who have already given verbal commitments to other schools. In fact, Auburn football is looking to flip multiple recruits from the class of 2023, and they may have a real chance with a few of them.
Earlier this month, UGA offensive lineman commit Ryqueeze McElderry took an official visit to the Plains and had very positive feedback for the Tigers. Now, another Dawg commit will take his turn checking out head coach Bryan Harsin’s program.
4-star offensive tackle Bo Hughley has a strong relationship with Harsin and speaks to him regularly, which helped the Tigers earn an official from the already-committed prospect. He told Auburn Undercover what he is looking to get out of his visit:
“I’ve been to Auburn a couple times, not gonna lie,” Hughley said. “So I’m pretty sure I know a lot about Auburn. I feel like I need to go down there and catch a vibe with the coaches, with the area, the fans, I want to see all that. I want to see how the fans are around there, how the coaches are on a day-to-day base, how the players are on a day-to-day base on the field and off the field type of situation.”
Hughley is already linked to Auburn by way of his current Langston Hughes teammate Terrance Love, who committed to the Tigers earlier this spring, but insisted that it will not affect his decision. However, two more Langston Hughes prospects are set to visit with Hughley, as well as Love, so the offensive tackle can expect a full court press from Auburn football next weekend.
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The Langston Hughes-4 are big time.
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Ryqueeze McElderberry....wow.
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BTDubzz - a heavy AU lean QB just got his 4th star on Rivals. The Experts expect a commitment in a few weeks to the good guys.
Brock Glenn - 6-2/3 195-200 - depending on who you ask. Out of Memphis.
Its down to Au and FSU. Visited Auburn June 3. Visiting FSU June 10, then making a decision.
Although after that 4th star bump, he immediately got an offer from THHHHHHEEeee Ohio State. We've seen this type thing play out before.
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LSU transfer, Koy Moore, making an official to Teh Planez this weekend. 6'0 175. Had a fairly productive freshman season at LSU, but not much going on last year. Apparently left in October after only getting 5 catches.
If we can land Moore, we will have really good numbers in that room. Nobody proven as a go to guy, but I imagine with enough athletes, and Ike Hilliard imparting the knowledge, they'll put a solid group on the field.
quit being so koy
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BTDubzz - a heavy AU lean QB just got his 4th star on Rivals. The Experts expect a commitment in a few weeks to the good guys.
Brock Glenn - 6-2/3 195-200 - depending on who you ask. Out of Memphis.
Its down to Au and FSU. Visited Auburn June 3. Visiting FSU June 10, then making a decision.
Although after that 4th star bump, he immediately got an offer from THHHHHHEEeee Ohio State. We've seen this type thing play out before.
I hear good things about our chances. Our staff has been on him a while.
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Ryqueeze McElderry
Just stop it with your Key & Peele stuff. Wait...what?
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Your mother was a hamster, and your father smelled of Ryqueeze McElderry's.
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I hear good things about our chances. Our staff has been on him a while.
At the moment it’s a 90-100% thing. That can always change as new suitors enter the mix.
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At the moment it’s a 90-100% thing. That can always change as new suitors enter the mix.
Well, as long as they ain't bona fide.
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Well, as long as they ain't bona fide.
Still have bad memories of that kid Florida came in and stolt at the 11th hour this last cycle after he got an extra star from rivals. That stung.
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from this latest class of signees.....Snags favorite - heights and weights of muscular, sexy dark mens:
AUBURN | Auburn has updated its official roster by adding the 18 newcomers that reported May 29.
The group included seven signees from the 2022 class, three transfers and eight invited walk-ons. They’re position, height and weight have been entered on the roaster but they’ve yet to be assigned jersey numbers.
Here’s a full list of the new additions…
RB Damari Alston 5-9, 209, TFr.
RB Luke Reebals 5-10, 182, TFr.
WR Dazalin Worsham 6-1, 177, RFr. (Miami)
WR Camden Brown 6-3, 202, TFr.
WR Omari Kelly 6-0, 176, TFr.
WR Whit Johnson 6-1, 193, TFr.
TE Camden Etheredge 6-0, 204, TFr.
OL Evan Richards 6-4, 313, TFr.
DL Morris Joseph Jr. 6-2, 281, Sr. (Memphis)
DL Enyce Sledge 6-2, 315, TFr.
DL Joe Frazier Jr. 5-11, 276, TFr.
LB Robert Woodyard Jr. 6-0, 245, TFr.
CB Austin Ausberry 5-11, 203, TFr.
DB Craig McDonald 6-2, 204, So. (Iowa State)
DB Mac McClinton 5-8, 180, TFr.
S Paul Thompson Jr. 6-0, 195, TFr.
K Alex McPherson 5-9, 150, TFr.
P Daniel Perez 5-11, 183, TFr.
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from this latest class of signees.....Snags favorite - heights and weights of muscular, sexy dark mens:
AUBURN | Auburn has updated its official roster by adding the 18 newcomers that reported May 29.
The group included seven signees from the 2022 class, three transfers and eight invited walk-ons. They’re position, height and weight have been entered on the roaster but they’ve yet to be assigned jersey numbers.
Here’s a full list of the new additions…
RB Damari Alston 5-9, 209, TFr.
RB Luke Reebals 5-10, 182, TFr.
WR Dazalin Worsham 6-1, 177, RFr. (Miami)
WR Camden Brown 6-3, 202, TFr.
WR Omari Kelly 6-0, 176, TFr.
WR Whit Johnson 6-1, 193, TFr.
TE Camden Etheredge 6-0, 204, TFr.
OL Evan Richards 6-4, 313, TFr.
DL Morris Joseph Jr. 6-2, 281, Sr. (Memphis)
DL Enyce Sledge 6-2, 315, TFr.
DL Joe Frazier Jr. 5-11, 276, TFr.
LB Robert Woodyard Jr. 6-0, 245, TFr.
CB Austin Ausberry 5-11, 203, TFr.
DB Craig McDonald 6-2, 204, So. (Iowa State)
DB Mac McClinton 5-8, 180, TFr.
S Paul Thompson Jr. 6-0, 195, TFr.
K Alex McPherson 5-9, 150, TFr.
P Daniel Perez 5-11, 183, TFr.
Holy shit...Little Joe?
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Robert Woodyard.
247 has him at 6'1" 210
Rivals has him at 6'2" 215
He gets to Auburn at 6' 245
That's not the same guy. Remember 5* Dylan Brooks? Every publication had him at 6'5" 250. He's beefed up a few pounds, but last year, he was listed at 6'4" 229.
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Holy shit...Little Joe?
That be him. Saw him last year at one of the games hanging by the grill. Looked him eye to eye height wise but that boy was broad. Shaped like a bowling ball. Not sure how good he is but…it’s pretty cool seeing his name.
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Co Havrinz will have 4* Edge Rusher, Keldrick Faulk, on campus for an official this weekend. Big target for the good guys. 6'5" 240 out of Highland Home. Has an offer from all the big playas.
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Co Havrinz will have 4* Edge Rusher, Keldrick Faulk, on campus for an official this weekend. Big target for the good guys. 6'5" 240 out of Highland Home. Has an offer from all the big playas.
So you're saying when we land him and we do teh hights and waitz next summer, he will be 6'3 213?
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So you're saying when we land him and we do teh hights and waitz next summer, he will be 6'3 213?
He's no Dylan Brooks
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He's no Dylan Brooks
more like Da'Ryqeezaial McEldernursinghomeberry
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So you're saying when we land him and we do teh hights and waitz next summer, he will be 6'3 213?
Or 6'8 310
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from Bleacher Report
On Sunday, 2023 defensive lineman Anthony James II announced that he would be visiting the Plains from June 17-19 via his Twitter account. It will be his first trip to the Plains since receiving an offer from the coaching staff in May of this year.
James II is regarded as a four-star according to 247Sports’ recruiting rankings. He is listed at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds. The Texas native is ranked as the No. 54 recruit in the 2024 recruiting class by 247Sports. Interestingly enough, James II was committed to Texas A&M before de-committing in May. He is slated to now visit Auburn (June 17th-19th) and Washington (June 24th). He previously took a visit to Utah on June 3rd.
If James II still aspires to play in the SEC, one would have to like the Tigers’ chances of landing him. His size is reminiscent of current Auburn defensive lineman Colby Wooden who is 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds. His role could also be similar to Wooden, in the fact that he can play inside or outside. James II is a priority target for the coaching staff and would certainly be welcomed with open arms. If the visit goes well, the Tigers will likely become the frontrunner in his recruitment.
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Cruitin’ gurus, what’s the deal with Arch Manning? I’ve heard more hype around his recruitment than anyone I can recall in quite some time. Granted, he comes from an impressive QB bloodline, and just the name alone, will garner a lot of attention. But, is this guy all that and a bag of Crunchy Cheetos? (Crunchy Cheetos are a weakness)
I look at a lot of Max Preps for high school player info. Unfortunately, they hit one of my pet peeves right on the nail. His bio says he’s 6’2” 170. The Max Preps roster for Newman High School says he’s 6’4” 215. Sorry, that’s two different people. Anyway, a look at his stats is a head scratcher. Solid numbers, nothing eye popping by any stretch. If you compare his numbers to the HS numbers of Bo Nix, you’d think this was Tom Freakin’ Brady vs. Kadril Frazier. You look at some of his film, and there’s a whole lot of slow white kids running around the field.
Granted, he looks the part on film, and the people evaluating him know a hell of a lot more than I do. But, I’m trying to figure out what, besides his name, is making this guy the shiznit of the recruiting world. He’ll probably win the Heisman as a freshman, just because I’m questioning him.
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Cruitin’ gurus, what’s the deal with Arch Manning? I’ve heard more hype around his recruitment than anyone I can recall in quite some time. Granted, he comes from an impressive QB bloodline, and just the name alone, will garner a lot of attention. But, is this guy all that and a bag of Crunchy Cheetos? (Crunchy Cheetos are a weakness)
I look at a lot of Max Preps for high school player info. Unfortunately, they hit one of my pet peeves right on the nail. His bio says he’s 6’2” 170. The Max Preps roster for Newman High School says he’s 6’4” 215. Sorry, that’s two different people. Anyway, a look at his stats is a head scratcher. Solid numbers, nothing eye popping by any stretch. If you compare his numbers to the HS numbers of Bo Nix, you’d think this was Tom Freakin’ Brady vs. Kadril Frazier. You look at some of his film, and there’s a whole lot of slow white kids running around the field.
Granted, he looks the part on film, and the people evaluating him know a hell of a lot more than I do. But, I’m trying to figure out what, besides his name, is making this guy the shiznit of the recruiting world. He’ll probably win the Heisman as a freshman, just because I’m questioning him.
He’s “good”. Or solid.
If his name were not manning, rivals would not have him the number 1 overall recruit. Watch his film and stats. No way no how.
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Fuck that entitled asshat
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From Auburn Wire. Dude is 6'7" 310.
Going into the 2022 football season, Auburn Wire will be looking at players that receive a scholarship offer from the Tigers.
Prior to national signing day, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rate them and what their role could be for Bryan Harsin.
Up next is four-star offensive tackle Stanton Ramil. The Tigers were included in his recently announced top eight schools and are seen by some as the favorite with 247Sports projecting him to commit to Auburn.
Ramil is from Alabaster, Alabama, and would be an important get for Auburn as they look to capitalize on a historically strong 2023 recruiting class from Alabama.
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Need mo fatboys!
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From Auburn Wire 6'2" 178
The Tigers are taking another shot at improving their wideout corps after offering a four-star receiver out of the Golden State on Wednesday.
Malachi Riley, who hails from Corona, California, announced on Twitter that he’d been given an offer by the team. Although Riley was dubbed a three-star by 247Sports, their composite rating has him at four stars and the 46th best wideout in the 2023 class.
Riley is far from the only receiver that Bryan Harsin and his staff have been courting over this recruiting cycle. Riley is the 29th wideout the Tigers have offered according to On3, and the pursuit for another player at that position may stem from the uncertainty Auburn is feeling from its relatively young and unproven corps at the moment. After some notable transfers to the Plains, that could be set to change, but it makes sense that Auburn would still be preparing for the future when it comes to such an important position.
Riley currently has no Crystal Ball attached to him at 247Sports, but he has yet to take any visits of pick any favorites in his recruiting process thus far. Both USC and UCLA have offered him, though, and those two Californian teams should make for some tough competition.
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Auburn ran a camp yesterday for O-linemen and D-linemen. Offered a kid out of Pensacola for the 2024 class. 3* right now at 6'5" 290. Also had former Auburn beast, and NFL running back, Brandon Jacobs' kid in camp.
Can't argue with anything they've been doing in the Cruitin' Department.
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copy/pasta from the dot I am a gay twerker that has no balls!!!! I also have no idea how to use the quote function to post stories, so I annoy the piss out of others. I like male genatalia in and around my mouth.
By Nick Alvarez | nalvarez@al.com
Auburn currently has just two commits in the class of 2023, but by most accounts, this summer has gone well for the Tigers’ coaching staff. Official visits have given prospects a glimpse of life on the Plains as Bryan Harsin’s vision for Year 3 crystallizes.
With a loaded in-state class and roster deficiencies lining up, every star counts as coaches continue to recruit. Here’s a list of the top 10 targets for Auburn in this cycle, ranked by positional need, talent and what their signature would say about the future of Tigers football.
10. Dee Crayton, LB
The Denmark, Ga., four-star is set to commit this weekend, which may bode well for Auburn. Crayton released his finalists in May and originally planned to commit after taking official visits to each. Clemson earned his initial trip and Auburn hosted Crayton on June 10. His other finalists include UCF, Penn State and Missouri. At 6-foot-2, 215-pounds, Crayton would bring a quick first step and explosiveness into any team’s linebackers room, including an Auburn one that’ll be tested this fall. Both On3 and 247Sports have Crayton predicted to Clemson.
9. Connor Stroh, OL
From Wakeland (Texas), Stroh has Auburn in his top five with Arkansas, Texas A&M, Texas and Florida. He’s currently on a tour of those facilities, with his Plains trip occurring in May. A strong showing at an Aggies camp led to an offer and could lead to an in-state decision for Stroh. Stroh is the first of a few offensive linemen on this list, the type of big-bodied bruiser — he’s listed at 6-foot-6, 345-pounds — that wasn’t present enough in the 2022 signing class.
8. Karmello English, WR
A Central-Phenix City standout, English is one of 21 Alabama prospects to have at least a four-star designation. The wide receiver is ranked No. 23 in the country at his position and 141st overall. He’s adept at maneuvering his 5-foot-11, 175-pound frame for explosive plays, scoring 18 touchdowns last fall. English will announce his decision on July 2. His top five included Auburn, Kentucky, Alabama, Florida and Penn State. On3′s recruiting algorithm predicts English to the Tigers as his addition will work to solve the team’s need for a lead pass-catching option.
7. Stanton Ramil, OL
Continuing the Tigers’ hunt for talent in the trenches brings us to Thompson and the reigning three-time state champions. Ramil, 6-foot-7, 210-pounds, anchored the left side of the Warriors line and SEC schools took notice, with a bevy of offers and visits coming this spring. Ramil released his top eight earlier this week with the Tigers firmly in the mix. 247Sports, which ranks Ramil the No. 20 tackle in the class, has a Crystal Ball prediction in Auburn’s favor entered.
6. Jeremiah Cobb, RB
For many in-state blue-chip prospects, Auburn usually finds itself stuck in a recruiting turf war between Alabama and Georgia. Yet, there are a few each year that doesn’t have mutual interest from some of the best programs in the SEC, and those are the ever-so valuable pieces Auburn coaches have to be capable of winning. Enter Montgomery Catholic running back Jeremiah Cobb. He currently has Auburn in his top six, but he’s been predicted to the Plains for a few months. With Clemson winning some key battles in Dabo Swinney’s home state last year — Cobb’s teammates TJ Dudley and Jourdan Thomas were a part of Clemson’s 2022 class —, securing the four-star and eighth-ranked running back would be a crucial step to show Auburn has its own backyard locked down.
5. RyQueze McElderry, OL
One could argue that any of the top five players on this list could have an argument as the most-important recruit in the cycle. McElderry’s case would be two-fold: one, Auburn could use a major flip from a program like Georgia, where McElderry has been verbally committed since November; two, McElderry solves the depth issue Auburn is likely to have on the interior of its offensive line next year. At 6-foot-3, 340-pounds the Anniston product is getting attention from Alabama and Tennesee as well. McElderry went on an official visit to Auburn last month, which is said to have boosted the Tigers’ chances.
4. Keldric Faulk, DL
In the same vein as English, Cobb and Ramil, Faulk is an in-state player who is predicted to Auburn. From Highland Home, Faulk ranks as the ninth-rated defensive lineman in the nation, per the 247Sports composite and No. 84 recruit overall. He’s a bull off the edge, earning 11 sacks as a junior and using his 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame to bend away from linemen. On3 gives Florida State and Clemson a shot at Faulk, with Auburn’s 81.5% leading the way. He’s been on campus multiple times and has said he wants to commit this summer.
3. Jaquavious Russaw, Edge
Harsin has yet to add a five-star prospect during his tenure. Who better to break that streak than Russaw, one of the most sought-after pass rushers in the country? Also one of two must-see recruits from G.W. Carver in Montgomery, Russaw is a strong athlete (6-foot-2, 230-pounds) off the edge with an ability to recognize plays quickly. The competition for him is fierce, with Alabama, Georgia and Texas A&M all having a shot among the 11 schools Russaw has narrowed it down to. Russaw would answer a positional need and be a statement-signing for Harsin and co. He and teammate James Smith are predicted back in Auburn this month.
2. Jahlil Hurley, Cornerback
If Harsin wants to prove that Auburn is past its uneven 2021 and the inquiry that rocked the start of 2022, then flipping one of Alabama’s leading recruits would be one way to start. Hurley is the highest-ranked player on this list, listed as the No. 19 player in the country and the third-highest cornerback. A five-star for Florence, Hurley is a versatile and rangy defensive back that fits plenty of schemes. Most importantly for the Tigers, he comes from a family of Auburn fans and this spring has taken a trip to campus. Auburn added a Crimson Tide flip last fall with Williamson’s Robert Woodyard. Hurley would be an even bigger addition.
MORE on Hurley’s recruitment: Jahlil Hurley committed to the Tide. But schools are still calling.
1. Brock Glenn, QB
The biggest target for Auburn literally has the school in his name. Auburn Brock Glenn, named after his grandfather and Auburn alum, is also one of the last dominoes to fall in the 2023 quarterback shuffle. From Lausanne (Tenn.) Collegiate, Glenn has had a dynamite spring by earning a trip to the Elite 11 finals and getting courted by some of the biggest programs in the country that have yet to sign a thrower this upcoming class. Expected to compete with Florida State, Ohio State and others, Auburn would land a huge recruiting win by signing the four-star. 247Sports has a pair of Crystal Ball predictions tying the country’s 18th-ranked quarterback to the Plains. Glenn, who threw for 23 touchdowns last season compared to nine interceptions, plans to commit ahead of the Elite 11 finals on June 28.
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Not enough fatboys on that list.
And we will assume this:
7. Stanton Ramil, OL
Continuing the Tigers’ hunt for talent in the trenches brings us to Thompson and the reigning three-time state champions. Ramil, 6-foot-7, 210-pounds....
Should be this:
6-foot-7, 310-pounds....
Otherwise, we are done as an offense!
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Not enough fatboys on that list.
And we will assume this:
7. Stanton Ramil, OL
Continuing the Tigers’ hunt for talent in the trenches brings us to Thompson and the reigning three-time state champions. Ramil, 6-foot-7, 210-pounds....
Should be this:
6-foot-7, 310-pounds....
Otherwise, we are done as an offense!
What? He may be just 210, but he's scrappy. A double-tough competitor.
From everything I've been reading, they're offering a shit ton of linemen on both sides of the ball. I think this list is just ranking the highest rated guys we've offered at all positions that we have a good, or at least a decent shot of landing. The thing is, it's been a while since we have had so many highly rated guys, not only coming to campus, but putting us in their final lists.
Having said that, if this staff doesn't sign a really good haul of O-linemen, not just numbers wise, but a bunch of 4* kids, your "done as an offense" statement is spot on.
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Just got an edge guy from WKY. 6'5 278.
One year of eligibility. Apparently told that there are only two edges playing currently (Hall and Leota presumably) and he would play immediately.
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Ramil and Glenn are close to locks. And ramil is 310 not 210. Article writers don’t proof read now.
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I'm fine with picking up an experienced player, especially on the edge. Yes, we have Hall and Leota, two of the better edge rushers in the conference. After that, it's Dylan Brooks, who had zero playing time, and somebody named Obewonabutu, or some shit.
I understand we're limited by what's available in the transfunctioner porthole thingy, but getting guys to transfer from Memphis and Western Kentucky doesn't make my anus tingle.
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getting guys to transfer from Memphis and Western Kentucky doesn't make my anus tingle.
But other than hall and oates music specials on tv, what does?
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I'm fine with picking up an experienced player, especially on the edge. Yes, we have Hall and Leota, two of the better edge rushers in the conference. After that, it's Dylan Brooks, who had zero playing time, and somebody named Obewonabutu, or some shit.
I understand we're limited by what's available in the transfunctioner porthole thingy, but getting guys to transfer from Memphis and Western Kentucky doesn't make my anus tingle.
I was more concerned by the coaches implying to the transfer kid that Brooks ain't gonna get it done.
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But other than hall and oates music specials on tv, what does?
Well, KY puts out this warming gel that.......wait....yeah, Hall & Oates.
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On a somewhat semi-related note, former Auburn defensive end, Antonio Coleman, took over the HC job at Williamson. Saw a pic of him and that dude is stacked. Williamson is where Roger McReary is from, and the linebacker, Robert Woodyard, that we flipped from Bama this year. Could be a nice pipeline of talent to teh Planez.
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On a somewhat semi-related note, former Auburn defensive end, Antonio Coleman, took over the HC job at Williamson. Saw a pic of him and that dude is stacked. Williamson is where Roger McReary is from, and the linebacker, Robert Woodyard, that we flipped from Bama this year. Could be a nice pipeline of talent to teh Planez.
Love to see AC get his shot and always good to have a friendly face in an AL high school.
Semi-related to your semi, Jeris McIntyre is the HC at Tampa Catholic (his alma mater)...during his playing years he was teammates with Channing Tatum.
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Love to see AC get his shot and always good to have a friendly face in an AL high school.
Semi-related to your semi, Jeris McIntyre is the HC at Tampa Catholic (his alma mater)...during his playing years he was teammates with Channing Tatum.
Tatum was magic on the mike.
Not that I ever saw that movie.....more than 6 times.
Auburn just had a huge lineman from Tampa Catholic in the 2024 class on campus this weekend. Maybe Jeris could.....
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What? He may be just 210, but he's scrappy. A double-tough competitor.
From everything I've been reading, they're offering a shit ton of linemen on both sides of the ball. I think this list is just ranking the highest rated guys we've offered at all positions that we have a good, or at least a decent shot of landing. The thing is, it's been a while since we have had so many highly rated guys, not only coming to campus, but putting us in their final lists.
Having said that, if this staff doesn't sign a really good haul of O-linemen, not just numbers wise, but a bunch of 4* kids, your "done as an offense" statement is spot on.
FYI - Stanton ramill canceled his official visit today. Haven’t seen an insider opinion on what this actually means. But hate seeing that. Some think his Knoxville bound now. Crazy how it’s the summer before his senior season and it’s this hot n heavy already.
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FYI - Stanton ramill canceled his official visit today. Haven’t seen an insider opinion on what this actually means. But hate seeing that. Some think his Knoxville bound now. Crazy how it’s the summer before his senior season and it’s this hot n heavy already.
Booooooooo.
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Booooooooo.
A DL , TE, corner? I wouldn’t care. We need big uglies. He had us, penn st and Michigan scheduled for ov this week. And we were the ones who got cancelled. Over the two northern teams. Just gives me a bad feeling.
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No doubt the big nasties are priority 1, but getting a commit from Montgomery Catholic RB, Jeremiah Cobb, would be a nice shot in the arm. I don't put much stock in crystal balls and projections etc., but for what it's worth, everyone sees him playing for Coach Bryman Hatpin's bunch.
4* and listed as the #8 running back in the nation. In 2021-22, he had 2,163 yards (155 YPG) with 30 TD's. Also, 561 yards receiving with 8 TD's.
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No doubt the big nasties are priority 1, but getting a commit from Montgomery Catholic RB, Jeremiah Cobb, would be a nice shot in the arm. I don't put much stock in crystal balls and projections etc., but for what it's worth, everyone sees him playing for Coach Bryman Hatpin's bunch.
4* and listed as the #8 running back in the nation. In 2021-22, he had 2,163 yards (155 YPG) with 30 TD's. Also, 561 yards receiving with 8 TD's.
Louisville just landed the #2 RB in the nation.... sheesh. :wtf:
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Louisville just landed the #2 RB in the nation.... sheesh. :wtf:
Crank up the NIL $$$. They already have the #2 wide receiver prospect in the fold.
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Didn’t we just pick up a WKU edge rusher?
Need mo fatboys!
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Naquil Betrand is currently committed to Colorado, but that's likely gonna change.
Following his official visit to Auburn, the Philadelphia native said there's a "85-90 percent chance," that he flips to a different school.
That school could be Auburn.
"It was good," Betrand said about his visit. "Good environment. I saw everything. Saw the new facility, the stadium. It was a good place all around.”
Betrand committed to Colorado on March 22, but is considering other options. Since then, he's visited Penn State, Kentucky and Auburn.
Auburn's chances to flip the 6-foot-6 lineman?
"Likely," Betrand said.
He spent most of his visit talking to defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh, who wants to use Betrand across the defensive line as opposed to an offensive tackle.
"I like [Auburn] a lot," he said. "Y'all got some good stuff going on over there."
Betrand is looking to reach the NFL as soon as possible, with the chance for early playing time at Auburn a contributing factor in his decision.
"I wanna play as a freshman early," Betrand said. "I can do a lot over there.”
If Betrand ends up flipping, his final decision date is set for Aug. 27.
Meh.....dude has great size but, hes a bit of a dev project. Not sure he will contribute much year 1. Hes gotta get there fast, if so. Think he needs to slow his roll on the NFL at the moment...that said, ill take him. Need big boys at the moment. And that's def his upside.
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Not so good Update on Brock Glenn - full name - AUBURN Brock Glenn, yes he was named after the school. Do not ask me where this came from and I won't tell you no lies......just read.
ps - he was considered a lock for AU last week and committing this week or next was inevitable. Now, not so much.
We’ve been talking on the board about the emerging possibility that Brock Glenn, esteemed quarterback from the greater Memphis area, may not ultimately choose Auburn. He’s still pondering, but we‘re told that Ohio State has emerged as a serious contender.
If he chooses the Tigers, that’s terrific. He looks really good — and he’s getting better all the time.
If he chooses any other program, well, that’s bad news.
I say that not because Auburn’s future depends on Glenn. In fact, I’d argue that Auburn’s deepest position right now from a developmental perspective is quarterback. You all know I like Zach Calzada a lot. We also have reason to believe Robby Ashford and Holden Geriner may be good or even outstanding quarterbacks. (I am skeptical of TJ Finley as an SEC starter, but he certainly provides quality depth.)
No, the problem is inertia. Where is it? Where are the commits? Auburn has two good ones right now in center Bradyn Joiner and defensive back Terrence Love, but July must be the month to add some meaningful commits. This is when a team like Auburn must make a move. We’ve been talking about a revamped (and better) approach toward recruiting this cycle. They’ve attracted a higher caliber of prospective signee during the past, say, six months. Some of y’all gig me over the “recruiting enterprise,” but the truth is that never in Auburn history have so many people been allocated toward Auburn winning recruiting battles. There are so many full-time folks on this. They’re hard-working, they’re enterprising, they’re enthusiastic and they’re doing a very good job — at least in my opinion.
But this comes down to one inescapable truth: Bryan Harsin‘s job security still doesn’t look very good despite the usual platitudes hurled from the usual locales.
Auburn is getting negatively recruited in a big way out there on the trail. If I was recruiting against Auburn, you’d better believe I’d be bringing it up. They tried to fire this guy after one year? Yikes. Who will be your coach if you sign with Auburn?
Is this fixable? Everything is fixable. This particular snafu is more about timing than anything else, to be honest. Which is to say — Harsin doesn’t have much more time to prove himself to People Who Matter and he desperately needs proof of concept from a recruiting standpoint. And that’s where July comes into play. Locking down a handful of high-quality commits in July creates momentum that can be used in a variety of ways. It augments the next stages of 2023 recruiting. It may soothe some frayed nerves among People Who Somewhat Matter about Harsin’s proverbial seaworthiness. And it creates something of a buffer if the 2022 season gets rocky at some point.
Losing out on Glenn would be a terrible start to this crucial month.
Conversely, landing Glenn would be important because he’s already said he’ll be a spirited recruiter.
Auburn needs as many of those as possible.
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I understand it's early, and Auburn traditionally closes late in recruiting. But we need some guys to pull the trigger. We need to get some momentum and have other recruits looking at us and saying Auburn is starting to put a damn good class together. With NIL running the show, there may not be anybody left closer to signing day. It's one thing to be a verbal commit, and have the option of just changing your mind. It's another thing altogether to have a 6 figure deal in place.
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I understand it's early, and Auburn traditionally closes late in recruiting. But we need some guys to pull the trigger. We need to get some momentum and have other recruits looking at us and saying Auburn is starting to put a damn good class together. With NIL running the show, there may not be anybody left closer to signing day. It's one thing to be a verbal commit, and have the option of just changing your mind. It's another thing altogether to have a 6 figure deal in place.
We're getting some top dogs on campus right now. They're getting to know the staff, see the facilities/plans....now they need to see Ws.
Once we string a few together, the commitments will follow.
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We're getting some top dogs on campus right now. They're getting to know the staff, see the facilities/plans....now they need to see Ws.
Once we string a few together, the commitments will follow.
I agree things have really been positive with regard to getting the big guns on campus, and a lot of them having us in their top 5. That's a great sign. But we're currently last in the SEC, and last by a good bit. Recruits may start asking themselves why nobody is pulling the trigger for us. We need some momentum.
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I agree things have really been positive with regard to getting the big guns on campus, and a lot of them having us in their top 5. That's a great sign. But we're currently last in the SEC, and last by a good bit. Recruits may start asking themselves why nobody is pulling the trigger for us. We need some momentum.
I already done told y'all. Believe me now or believe me later.
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We're getting some top dogs on campus right now. They're getting to know the staff, see the facilities/plans....now they need to see Ws.
Once we string a few together, the commitments will follow.
Cart, horse. Horse, cart.
Which will happen first. Or needs to happen first. That’s the ultimate question. We’re getting tons of guys in and making their top 5’s bug whiffing a lot. It’s disheartening. They aren’t just waiting. They are choosing somewhere else. That’s the part that makes me not optimistic.
Tony Mitchell going to Bama just makes it worse. Needed buzzy to throw him some husky money.
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Jeremiah Cobb is announcing Friday. No, running back is not our biggest need, by far. But, getting the #8 RB in the nation could be that momentum builder we're needing. Err'body says he's coming to teh Planez. If he doesn't....Houston, we have a problem.
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Jeremiah Cobb is announcing Friday. No, running back is not our biggest need, by far. But, getting the #8 RB in the nation could be that momentum builder we're needing. Err'body says he's coming to teh Planez. If he doesn't....Houston, we have a problem.
To be clear for context - for Awwbren right now every position is a need really. We need to build depth across the board. QB may be the safest spot on the roster honestly. But I get what YORE saying.
From the last week or two with Brock Glenn wavering and Tony Mitchell giving us the finger, and some OV cancellations - I'd say we already do have a little issue. Tony Mitchell was the big one really. Normal sunshine pumping Auburn Homer Recruiting gurus are very bearish after the Glenn/Mitchell stuff.
Seems the difference this year over last is we are striking out swinging now, instead of simply looking at strike 3. Its still early, but we just can't seem to get any momentum with big names choosing the good guys.
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Talk about momentum. Arch Manning committed to Texas on June 23rd. The Longhorns have 9 new commitments since then, including a 5* WR today. They're currently #2 with 17 verbals.
We have 2.
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Talk about momentum. Arch Manning committed to Texas on June 23rd. The Longhorns have 9 new commitments since then, including a 5* WR today. They're currently #2 with 17 verbals.
We have 2.
Old dogs walk late
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Old dogs walk late
Or get put down.
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4* Jeremiah Cobb commits to the Tigers.
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4* Jeremiah Cobb commits to the Tigers.
That's just the tip of the 'ol camel's back.
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4* Jeremiah Cobb commits to the Tigers.
I hump your post.
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I saw one cruitin' service that rated Brock Glenn #9 out of 20 at the Elite 11 camp. (Weird name for a camp with 20 guys) Anyway, I read something recently that said he didn't want to drag it out and would make his decision shortly after the Elite 11 dealio wrapped up. That would be another nice get, and would give us four 4* verbals. Could be the momentum we've been waiting for.
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4* Jeremiah Cobb commits to the Tigers.
Cobb was almost a must commit. Defcon5 would have been the ensuring result if he had chosen elsewhere.
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Cobb was almost a must commit. Defcon5 would have been the ensuring result if he had chosen elsewhere.
That's not how this works. Did you not watch War Games? Defcon 1 is the worst.
(https://y.yarn.co/62724aa8-f795-4fd6-8b76-cfa32b9180aa_text.gif)
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4* WR Karmello English commits to the good guys.
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Four 4* commits. DE Keldrick Faulk announces today. We're definitely in the mix, but most of the predictions have him choosing between the Noles and Gusty Gaytah.
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Four 4* commits. DE Keldrick Faulk announces today. We're definitely in the mix, but most of the predictions have him choosing between the Noles and Gusty Gaytah.
Skreetz!!!! say he's ours.
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Skreetz!!!! say he's ours.
I would skeet skeet your skreetz if that happened.
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I’m not swayed. But I’m not dismayed either.
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Skreetz!!!! say he's ours.
Skreetz remain worthless as ever. He's going to flame out with Norvell in Tally.
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Skreetz remain worthless as ever. He's going to flame out with Norvell in Tally.
I know those skreetz. I ride them daily.
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Skreetz remain worthless as ever. He's going to flame out with Norvell in Tally.
Norvell is 8-13 there and had his own issues a year ago so it’s ironic he knowingly negatively recruited against auburn as his whole sales pitch.
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After the recruiting industry rankings updates today, Auburn now has a 100% blue-chip class.
@BradynOL78
@Terranc3love
@EnglishKarmello
@JeremiahCobb13
all ranked as On3 Consensus four-star recruits.
https://twitter.com/JLeeAULive/status/1549091006703980545
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After the recruiting industry rankings updates today, Auburn now has a 100% blue-chip class.
@BradynOL78
@Terranc3love
@EnglishKarmello
@JeremiahCobb13
all ranked as On3 Consensus four-star recruits.
https://twitter.com/JLeeAULive/status/1549091006703980545
Self delusion is one of the ugliest forms.
But keep on keepin on Chuck.
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Saw this disturbing little blurb in a piece on D-lineman, Daevin Hobbs, saying he will announce on August 1st.
Auburn could certainly use the talent, as the Tigers have offered 33 different defensive linemen without a commitment from any of them.
Losing the feels.
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Saw this disturbing little blurb in a piece on D-lineman, Daevin Hobbs, saying he will announce on August 1st.
Auburn could certainly use the talent, as the Tigers have offered 33 different defensive linemen without a commitment from any of them.
Losing the feels.
Its warranted at the moment.
No sugar coating....were getting pantsed as bad as I have ever seen in recruiting. In fact, more like a massacre at the moment. Going back to Winter/Spring - on Heavy AU Leans/Commit hopefuls, were about 4 of 18 thus far. Those being SOLID AU LEANS by the expert opinions, most of them have went elsewhere, flipped, lost interest, etc....Its more like 4 of 117 overall just for offers.
As Wes posted, they are all solid blue chippers. Thats where the good news stops. Bad news is there are ONLY 4 and I don't see that count getting much larger before the season starts. The season ends around Thanksgiving, or first week of Dec if you're lucky.....which rolls right into ESD. Sigh.......
Walker (Legacy AU) hurts bad.
Thurman (in AU backyard) may hurt worse.
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Its warranted at the moment.
No sugar coating....were getting pantsed as bad as I have ever seen in recruiting. In fact, more like a massacre at the moment. Going back to Winter/Spring - on Heavy AU Leans/Commit hopefuls, were about 4 of 18 thus far. Those being SOLID AU LEANS by the expert opinions, most of them have went elsewhere, flipped, lost interest, etc....Its more like 4 of 117 overall just for offers.
As Wes posted, they are all solid blue chippers. Thats where the good news stops. Bad news is there are ONLY 4 and I don't see that count getting much larger before the season starts. The season ends around Thanksgiving, or first week of Dec if you're lucky.....which rolls right into ESD. Sigh.......
Walker (Legacy AU) hurts bad.
Thurman (in AU backyard) may hurt worse.
As I said, my feels are down. But I'm holding out hope that Big Cat Weekend yields some serious dividends. If not.....
Commitment-wise around the SEC so far:
Arky: 23
Tenn: 18
LSU: 16
FUGA: 14
USCe: 13
Bama: 12
Kent.: 12
Gayta: 12
Vandy: 11
MSU: 9
Mizz: 7
Kiffin: 5
A&M: 5
Us: 4
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The word from the croots is that they like Harsin and his vision. They like Auburn's facilities and position in the SEC. They just need to see wins. Get to 5-0 and watch the commits fall in.
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The word from the croots is that they like Harsin and his vision. They like Auburn's facilities and position in the SEC. They just need to see wins. Get to 5-0 and watch the commits fall in.
That's not how any of this works.
I've been around this for centuries. Our current recruiting status is worse than I've seen in my lifetime which dates back to pre-Barfield days.
I don't know how many ways I can say this, but there is no energy, excitement or enthusiasm about the program. It's a dead, rotting skunk lying on the highway. Zero street rep. None. The rest of the SEC is kicking our dicks in. We are legitimately standing at the precipice of a Tennessee-like trek through a desert the likes of which most of you have never experienced.
Guess what? We aren't getting to 5-0. We aren't getting to 4-1. 3-2 is the most likely outcome, but 2-3 isn't a stretch. After that, losing four of the next five isn't out of the question.
I liked the Harsin hire initially. For maybe a day. Then I saw his family/entourage and had immediate misgivings. Once he fucked the goat at Penn State, everything from that point had the stench of shite about it.
We're on the verge of unrecoverable blue-screen error, the kind of fuckery from which there is no easy return.
I know you want to honk the trumpet, wes, but you're farting into a cat-5 hurricane bearing down on us.
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That's not how any of this works.
I've been around this for centuries. Our current recruiting status is worse than I've seen in my lifetime which dates back to pre-Barfield days.
I don't know how many ways I can say this, but there is no energy, excitement or enthusiasm about the program. It's a dead, rotting skunk lying on the highway. Zero street rep. None. The rest of the SEC is kicking our dicks in. We are legitimately standing at the precipice of a Tennessee-like trek through a desert the likes of which most of you have never experienced.
Guess what? We aren't getting to 5-0. We aren't getting to 4-1. 3-2 is the most likely outcome, but 2-3 isn't a stretch. After that, losing four of the next five isn't out of the question.
I liked the Harsin hire initially. For maybe a day. Then I saw his family/entourage and had immediate misgivings. Once he fucked the goat at Penn State, everything from that point had the stench of shite about it.
We're on the verge of unrecoverable blue-screen error, the kind of fuckery from which there is no easy return.
I know you want to honk the trumpet, wes, but you're farting into a cat-5 hurricane bearing down on us.
I get the "show me" state of many recruits....except.....a lot of these guys were SOLID SOLID AU Leans (some silent verbals) and LEGACY kids even after the fuckery that ended last year with MSU and SC, and then that dumb bowl travesty, followed by 0 for NSD while in Cancun, followed by the Feb investigation thingee.
Even after all that....we had a solid group of kids - prob 10-15 that were "on board" and in the 80%+ column by most experts takes. Something in May and June happened to these kids. I dunno what. Most of them have either flipped, committed elsewhere, or are ABOUT to commit elsewhere.
They aren't waiting around to see what were going to do. They've already left. They gone. And ESD is in December. Rarely do these kids make major moves or shifts in season. All of that is the troubling part to me.
Kids like Brock Glenn (whose name is actually AUBURN - for a reason) and Rico Walker. Legacy kids who were as good as on campus in May. Now, they're gone. Countless others ive named pages back. Something is going on, and its not the losing streak to end last season, or the February crap, or waiting to see what were gonna do our first 5-6 games, or NIL coffers (although that is pathetic too). Were getting passed over by lower rated recruits as well, getting beat out to the final 3 by Pittsburgh, Syracuse, UNC, Va Tech, Mizzou. Were not getting mopped on all of these by UGA and Bama. Its those lower rated schools and lower rated 3 star project type recruits that really burn me.
Its weird. Ive followed recruiting a long while, and this one has even the sunshine pumping recruiting AU Gurus stumped and depressed. We are whiffing like I've not ever seen at this stage in the game, and its concerning.
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Every coach we’ve had as long as I’ve been alive has been able to sell Auburn. Even Barfield, who was an awful coach, was successful even in the face of brunt’s dominance to attract quality.
Bowden, who was actually a good coach at first, got who he wanted. He just was ahead of his time and chose the wrong type of players for the game of the day. Plus he was a little whore.
Gus was a good recruiter. He just had no eye for talent. And couldn’t develop it when he got it. Johnson, Turtle Clint, Khadril, Kodi, nix, Trotter, Carryon, tre, etc. all either overused and broken or underdeveloped.
I don’t want Gus back. But I’d honestly take Chizik and the energy he brought to recruiting over this moribund shit we have now.
We are literally dying. I hoped Harpooner would infuse the program with the discipline and organization it lacked under Gus. Didn’t really happen. Same cringeworthy shite too often.
I hoped he would hit the ground running and make inroads with the jaded fans and recruiting pipelines that had dried up as Gus grew more and more insular, defensive and reclusive over the years. The exact opposite happened. From the moment that photo of him and his bourgeois-trash family showed up around Christmas before he ever coached a game I knew we had major problems. He hasn’t embraced the fans. As that photo showed, he isn’t one of us. He never will be. Out of place. Out of depth. He arrogantly ignored and alienated the high schools. It’s already too late to fix a lot of that. He’s like fucking Fredo wirh his a big tittied bimbo wife while Saban is Michael and Kirby is Sonny.
I hoped Harrington would help change auburn and the SEC’s (fairly or unfair) good-ol-boy reputation by proving that a motivated guy with a strong work ethic could forge a winner. He failed. Work ethic? Not on display. How was Cancun on signing day? Motivation? Not evident. His hire was not a splash. He needed to make that himself. Be visible. Be present. Be persuasive. Be a little like Bruce. Hardliquor gets a negative F in that category.
I wanted him to be the guy. He’s not. Won’t ever be.
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Culture is a big deal in big boy cfb. Especially in the southeast and especially with African American athletes. It just is. Rarely does a fish out of water hire ever work in this dynamic. That’s being proven out now. I have zero doubt harsin knows football and X’s and O’s Have no doubt he’s old school and hard nosed. It’s all the other things he’s just not cutting it at. His people skills are just garbage. You have to be a hell of an endearing salesman at this level. He’s not even close. I said this back in February. Needed to endear himself better and be more Personable. I think a few at the time said that it’s just who he is. He won’t change. That may actually be true. And if it is, he’s a dead man walking. It’s just a matter of when not if. To have any remote chance he’s gonna have to win 8 games and convince recruits that his product works. That he can improve a team. It’s that simple.
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Well, fuck. Let's just shut 'er down and forfeit this season.
Buncha fucking pussy-assed, chicken-little garbage up in here.
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Well, fuck. Let's just shut 'er down and forfeit this season.
Buncha fucking pussy-assed, chicken-little garbage up in here.
Ok. Your terms are acceptable. I’d almost rather do without than endure the fuckery the ache in my bones insists is coming.
It’s not chicken little. It’s just reality.
I’ve always loved AU. It gets harder and harder as it becomes less and less what I loved about it. I don’t WANT this. It just is. You’re fooling yourself if you honestly think otherwise.
I can’t fake the enthusiasm any more. Auburn football has become increasingly painfully difficult to watch. It’s increasingly difficult to invest heart and soul in. I’ve said this before. It’s like loving somebody who will never truly love you back.
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Well, fuck. Let's just shut 'er down and forfeit this season.
Buncha fucking pussy-assed, chicken-little garbage up in here.
DENIAL - The first stage of grief.
The irony in calling guys pussies on the internet that are purely pointing out facts. Good grief dude. Were just the messengers here.
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DENIAL - The first stage of grief.
The irony in calling guys pussies on the internet that are purely pointing out facts. Good grief dude. Were just the messengers here.
What "message" are you spreading that isn't of your own creation? It's all your feels and supposition at this point.
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No one should be happy that we're last in the league in cruitin' at this point. 9 teams, including Vanderbilt, with double digit commits. It's not a good look.
However, it's still just mid July, and nobody has put pen to paper yet. Big Cat Weekend is coming up and hopefully, this staff will have Happy Meal boxes for every recruit, loaded with ca$h.
If we whiff after BCW, I might go into ever-so-slight panic mode. But right now, let them get a lot of these guys back on campus and see if they can close the deal.
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No one should be happy that we're last in the league in cruitin' at this point. 9 teams, including Vanderbilt, with double digit commits. It's not a good look.
However, it's still just mid July, and nobody has put pen to paper yet. Big Cat Weekend is coming up and hopefully, this staff will have Happy Meal boxes for every recruit, loaded with ca$h.
If we whiff after BCW, I might go into ever-so-slight panic mode. But right now, let them get a lot of these guys back on campus and see if they can close the deal.
Dasss all I'm sayin, yo.
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Dasss all I'm sayin, yo.
Go read Kirby’s description of what he and his staff were doing in June. Tell me then what Headband was doing at that same time.
Science, bitch.
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What "message" are you spreading that isn't of your own creation? It's all your feels and supposition at this point.
Projecting much? I give you guys numbers. I give you guys stats on these recruits, where they are going, comments from them on their OVs, their top 3's, etc etc etc. Much of it from the guys that do it for a living on the premium boards. These are things that are ALL measurable.
There is zero feeling involved in having 4 commitments. Zero feels involved in being almost dead last in conf. And also Zero feels in having legacy and backyard kids going elsewhere on a daily basis. These are YUGE misses. Even the BCW roster is unimpressive.
As the nutless barrister opined, lot of time left - BUT the game has changed a lot. These kids are wrapping this stuff up much much sooner than years past - some of that due to ESD , some due to NIL. They want to end it and not have the drama during sr season. Unless BCW yields some crazy results and he over performs, it will be the portal and JUCO again this winter as a last resort.
These are just facts Wes. I can't make you accept the ship is taking on water. It can be turned around but this aint about the feels whatsoever.
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I felt myself.
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I felt myself.
When I think about you, I touch myself.
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When I think about you, I touch myself.
I don't want anybody else.
When I think about the Kick 6 dry hump, I touch myself.
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Just stop it with the gay hijacks paypul.
Let's get back to the topic at hand
Perfection is perfected so Ima let em understand
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Just stop it with the gay hijacks paypul.
Let's get back to the topic at hand
Perfection is perfected so Ima let em understand
Six makes a great point. Many a dry humping that wonderful fall night In 2013. It ain’t ghey bro! Yore jusss jellus pawwwl
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So, if we're just roadkill waiting to be swept up...
Who's coming off those Penn State tix? I'm looking for 5.
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So, if we're just roadkill waiting to be swept up...
Who's coming off those Penn State tix? I'm looking for 5.
I will admit - Whether we beat any of these teams or not, the plus side of low expectations right now is the subsequent abundance of tickets.
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I will admit - Whether we beat any of these teams or not, the plus side of low expectations right now is the subsequent abundance of tickets.
Go shopping. The secondary market price belies your claim of "low expectations."
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Go shopping. The secondary market price belies your claim of "low expectations."
It's early.
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Go shopping. The secondary market price belies your claim of "low expectations."
Who said secondary market? Thats a ridiculous gauge this early. If you've ever been to a concert you know what I mean.
Assuming you haven’t been getting these same offer emails from auburn I have? The ones I’ve never gotten this late into the summer. You can literally buy tickets in 2-3 different varieties right now from the AD. Few weeks ago they were almost begging people to buy tickets offering up these 3 game flex pack deal. And there were TONS still available. Thats all im saying dog. Ive never seen them this much in abundance this late straight to TUF member, Alumni, former season holders, etc.
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Last I'm gonna say about this. I am not rooting for Auburn to fail. That's ridiculous. However, I can't blindly press forward assuming this is going to work based on what I've seen with my own eyes. More signs point to mediocrity or a flame out and not to some meteoric rise from the deep. Give it ten years? Yeah, sure but CFB doesn't work like that anymore. The football program is not complete trash but it's not in a place of strength. Like it or not, it matters that we are falling in line with or even behind other programs we've traditionally held court over. Not to mention the widening gulf between us and the upper tier. It doesn't look good.
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BTDubbz - our REAL NIL goes live this morning at 10 am cst. Lets hope this one does better than the last 2 attempts.
I do like the packages and price structure MUCH BETTER. I may buy 1-2 access passes purely for Bruce and the boys.
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BTDubbz - our REAL NIL goes live this morning at 10 am cst. Lets hope this one does better than the last 2 attempts.
I do like the packages and price structure MUCH BETTER. I may buy 1-2 access passes purely for Bruce and the boys.
Better than the video game deals?
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Last I'm gonna say about this. I am not rooting for Auburn to fail. That's ridiculous. However, I can't blindly press forward assuming this is going to work based on what I've seen with my own eyes. More signs point to mediocrity or a flame out and not to some meteoric rise from the deep. Give it ten years? Yeah, sure but CFB doesn't work like that anymore. The football program is not complete trash but it's not in a place of strength. Like it or not, it matters that we are falling in line with or even behind other programs we've traditionally held court over. Not to mention the widening gulf between us and the upper tier. It doesn't look good.
Agree 100%. This program can't afford to give Hackysack the 8 year trial they gave Augustus. It's do or die time for Haleyscomet in 2022.
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Better than the video game deals?
One time access pass structure. 199 per. The previous iterations were monthly subscription based and hella expensive. Only rich people like Snags could afford it. Certainly not keen pricing the common man like Dallas out.
1 gives you X amount of stuff
2-3 another level
4-6 another
and so on....up to like 10
Im purely paraphrasing here on the above but you get the idea....
I think you can direct your money to which sport and or athlete you want. I just personally would like it to go to Bruce. Hes established, he works his ass off, hes built a program and he goes after the best. He NEEDS NIL badly on his side.
As for football? Its still Mizzou for many. He does something even resembling what Bruce or Butch have done and I'll gladly get on board the NIL train there.
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I dunno which iteration it was, but one of these NIL programs was a block chain/NFT fuck up. No way I'm doing that shit.
Crootin update: Air Nolan is ours.
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Crootin update: Air Nolan is ours.
I'm sorry, whom?
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I dunno which iteration it was, but one of these NIL programs was a block chain/NFT fuck up. No way I'm doing that shit.
Crootin update: Air Nolan is ours.
Isn't he a 2024 recruit though?
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Isn't he a 2024 recruit though?
Yes, but he told someone I trust that he's committing soon.
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Yes, but he told someone I trust that he's committing soon.
Did you hear it at 31 Flavors?
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Yes, but he told someone I trust that he's committing soon.
Concur on this. Weirder things have happened this summer with what I thought were locks but Noland is pretty solid. I like that he’s right up 85 in fairburn.
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My skreets (247 and Bleacher Report) are saying we look to be the favorites to get the commit from 4* Wilky Denaud, tomorrow afternoon. 6'4" 245.
Never heard of the guy until 10 minutes ago, but that would give me happy feels.
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Been seeing a headline from Auburn Undercover saying we're getting Ohio State commit, Jelani Thurman, back on campus. Don't know if it's Big Cat weekend or not, because it's premium content. It would be nice to flip that guy.
Crystal Ball is projecting massive O-lineman, Vysen Lang, from Pike Road to call it for the Tiggers. He'll be at Big Cat. (6'4" 335)
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Been seeing a headline from Auburn Undercover saying we're getting Ohio State commit, Jelani Thurman, back on campus. Don't know if it's Big Cat weekend or not, because it's premium content. It would be nice to flip that guy.
Crystal Ball is projecting massive O-lineman, Vysen Lang, from Pike Road to call it for the Tiggers. He'll be at Big Cat. (6'4" 335)
Thurman is coming to Big Cat. He's said he'll flip when we produce some Ws.
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Thurman is coming to Big Cat. He's said he'll flip when we produce some Ws :miltie:
FTFY
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BOOM!!!
Auburn once again has momentum on the recruiting trail.
Four-star defensive lineman Milky Denaud committed to the Tigers on Wednesday.
Denaud is the Tigers first commit along the defensive line and is expected to play the edge position when he gets to Auburn. He is ranked as he No. 362 overall recruit and No. 48 defensive lineman in the 247Sports Composite ranking. He is also the 66th best prospects from Florida.
The 6-foot-4, 245-pound Denaud is from Fort Pierce, Florida. While he is being recruited as an edge player by Auburn’s staff, he has the strength and size to also play inside to take advantage of mismatches.
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BTW, it's Wilky, not Milky.
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Thurman is coming to Big Cat. He's said he'll flip when we produce some Ws.
They’ve worked really hard to get him and Glenn back in the fold and away from the prying hands of Ryan day. Both will be buried in the depth chart at tosu for at least 3 years if not 4. We really need to use our thin depth as a selling point to some of these guys.
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BTW, it's Wilky, not Milky.
Milky sounds better though
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Milky sounds better though
I doubt there's any udder players named Milky.
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I doubt there's any udder players named Milky.
Oh come on Snags.....personally attacking these young mens' names is udderly ridiculous. You guys milk this stuff for what its worth.
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Oh come on Snags.....personally attacking these young mens' names is udderly ridiculous. You guys milk this stuff for what its worth.
Don't hate. My joke game is unmatched. The cream always rises to the top.
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Don't hate. My joke game is unmatched. The cream always rises to the top.
Would you say your milkshake brings all the boys to the yard?
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In multisport cruitin news....
Teh Roundballs:
Highly rated 4 star PG Aden Holloway is set to commit tonight. Auburn is heavily in the mix for his services.
Teh foosballs:
Ja'Keem Jackson is set to commit tonight. Auburn, Penn State, Kentucky, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama are the finalists.
The general thoughts from the pay board experts:
They are feeling pretty good about Auburn's chances to get Holloway.
Jackson is a toss up at best. His cousin went to Auburn (T'Sharvin Bell) and has been in his ear a lot. But hes a childhood fan of the Gators and they've done a good job of jumping on him early and locking him down. Florida has a good bit of traction, so its probably their battle to lose.
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Would you say your milkshake brings all the boys to the yard?
Well, yeah. And they're like, it's better than yours.
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Enough about Snags' sexiness.
Brock Glenn is thought to be coming to BCW July 29-30.
He has also announced his commitment date is July 30th.
If its not Auburn, that's gonna be very weird.
Some think its FSU some think its tOSU.
The kid would prob be our 5th string QB if he were on the team today. Prob a mid 3 star recruit, ranked anywhere from 200-300 depending on who you ask. 6 1.5 / 188. On paper, hes not that good. Its more the optics on this kid because hes legacy (first name is actually Auburn) and his comittment would "look" good for momentum coming out of BCW. If one can get past the optics loss that it would be, its not a huge huge deal roster talent wise.
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Enough about Snags' sexiness.
Brock Glenn is thought to be coming to BCW July 29-30.
He has also announced his commitment date is July 30th.
If its not Auburn, that's gonna be very weird.
Some think its FSU some think its tOSU.
The kid would prob be our 5th string QB if he were on the team today. Prob a mid 3 star recruit, ranked anywhere from 200-300 depending on who you ask. 6 1.5 / 188. On paper, hes not that good. Its more the optics on this kid because hes legacy (first name is actually Auburn) and his comittment would "look" good for momentum coming out of BCW. If one can get past the optics loss that it would be, its not a huge huge deal roster talent wise.
Not poo-pooing the kid, but when I first heard his name as a good possibility to sign with us, I pulled him up. Not a big guy, and nothing at all eye-popping about his stats. Very pedestrian. He made the Elite 11, and tOSU is on him so there must be something to him. But, I'm like you, he'd probably be lost in the shuffle right now if he signed. Having said that, I'd give a good BOOM if he did.
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Not poo-pooing the kid, but when I first heard his name as a good possibility to sign with us, I pulled him up. Not a big guy, and nothing at all eye-popping about his stats. Very pedestrian. He made the Elite 11, and tOSU is on him so there must be something to him. But, I'm like you, he'd probably be lost in the shuffle right now if he signed. Having said that, I'd give a good BOOM if he did.
Osu doesn’t mind hoarding talent if for nothing else so that their lesser rivals can’t develop a kid like this. Old Bryant tactic. But I think he’s honestly a take for them but not a hard offer. Wouldn’t shock me to see them pull their offer of better eye candy came along.
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Osu doesn’t mind hoarding talent if for nothing else so that their lesser rivals can’t develop a kid like this. Old Bryant tactic. But I think he’s honestly a take for them but not a hard offer. Wouldn’t shock me to see them pull their offer of better eye candy came along.
They're about to kick us back to Bahr Brunt days and remove scholarship restrictions. We'll be back to 120-man rosters and signing kids just to keep them away from the opposition.
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In multisport cruitin news....
Teh Roundballs:
Highly rated 4 star PG Aden Holloway is set to commit tonight. Auburn is heavily in the mix for his services.
Teh foosballs:
Ja'Keem Jackson is set to commit tonight. Auburn, Penn State, Kentucky, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama are the finalists.
The general thoughts from the pay board experts:
They are feeling pretty good about Auburn's chances to get Holloway.
Jackson is a toss up at best. His cousin went to Auburn (T'Sharvin Bell) and has been in his ear a lot. But hes a childhood fan of the Gators and they've done a good job of jumping on him early and locking him down. Florida has a good bit of traction, so its probably their battle to lose.
Jackson went to uf as expected.
Holloway did nothing. No one knows when he will commit. But the good guys lead for his services regardless.
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Two 4* commits today.
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Two 4* commits today.
‘24 class but both good ones. Posse taking the optical sting off Glenn going to tOSU. Not trying to crap on Glenn but the kid is seriously mediocre. Watch his film. He gets much of his rating due to playing private school level talent. He’s just not that good. Getting posse the same day should make no auburn fan gaf any longer about the optics of Glenn. I’m cool with it.
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Ripple effects:
https://twitter.com/CClemente247/status/1553772838561144836
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Ripple effects:
https://twitter.com/CClemente247/status/1553772838561144836
Also watch hugely from Langston Hughes in Fairburn. He’s on flip alert. That happens? Yugggge
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Need mo fatboys!
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Also watch hugely from Langston Hughes in Fairburn. He’s on flip alert. That happens? Yugggge
Yeah, that would be a nice coup.
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Ripple effects:
https://twitter.com/CClemente247/status/1553772838561144836
And the chaser to that shot:
https://twitter.com/AshleyLWilliam4/status/1554119894626598916
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Also watch hugely from Langston Hughes in Fairburn. He’s on flip alert. That happens? Yugggge
Relevant:
https://twitter.com/BoHughley/status/1554135531763732480
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Aden Holloway as mentioned a few days ago - 4 star point guard extraordinaire out of Cali will be committing tonight at 8 eastern.
Lock him up lord Bruce.
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Aden Holloway as mentioned a few days ago - 4 star point guard extraordinaire out of Cali will be committing tonight at 8 eastern.
Lock him up lord Bruce.
He's coming to the win championships and chew bubble gum.
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He's coming to the win championships and chew bubble gum.
He’s ours.
All hail lord Bruce.
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He's coming to the win championships and chew bubble gum.
And he's all out of Pipers bubble gum
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He’s ours.
All hail lord Bruce.
ABC.
Side note: Bruce and the boys play the Israeli U-20 National team at noon today.
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And the chaser to that shot:
https://twitter.com/AshleyLWilliam4/status/1554119894626598916
Order another round:
https://twitter.com/AshleyLWilliam4/status/1554887891637178370
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Order another round:
https://twitter.com/AshleyLWilliam4/status/1554887891637178370
Lew May follow Friday.
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Lew May follow Friday.
It would appear Miami is trending hard on this one. Bit of a last min development. This was thought to be a uga - AU battle for a month. Mario has a billionaire bankrolling his every nil wish at the moment.
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Auburn has offered CB Rickey Gibson out of Hewitt-Trussville.
6'1 190 CB.
What I would consider a high 3 star but playing at Trussville, plays at a high level of competition over a full season. Could be a McCreary type player if developed correctly. Good size.
Alright Buzz......get some Hardees or Jack's bags ready to go.
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Auburn has offered CB Rickey Gibson out of Hewitt-Trussville.
6'1 190 CB.
What I would consider a high 3 star but playing at Trussville, plays at a high level of competition over a full season. Could be a McCreary type player if developed correctly. Good size.
Alright Buzz......get some Hardees or Jack's bags ready to go.
It's Chick-Fil-A or nothing baby! #huskyfastwithjesuschicken
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It's Chick-Fil-A or nothing baby! #huskyfastwithjesuschicken
Need a guy? I can help.
Cool part though......he will square off and be matched up against current Auburn commit 4 star WR Karmello English 2 weeks from today in the HS opener in PC. I will be there attending to watch. We will see what both are made of. Its a matchup of mammoth proportions. Two epic squads will do battle on a field made of grass, tossing an oblong pigskin around gladiator style.
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It's Chick-Fil-A or nothing baby! #huskyfastwithjesuschicken
Also being told this is Karlos Dansby's cousin and we may have gotten in on him a little too late.
Harsin has been notoriously getting in on the Central PC and Trussville kids LATE the last year and a half. These are 2 of the top 4 programs in the state the last 4-5 years. That just can't happen.
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Need a guy? I can help.
Cool part though......he will square off and be matched up against current Auburn commit 4 star WR Karmello English 2 weeks from today in the HS opener in PC. I will be there attending to watch. We will see what both are made of. Its a matchup of mammoth proportions. Two epic squads will do battle on a field made of grass, tossing an oblong pigskin around gladiator style.
It will be a most ripping victory for one team.
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from the dot I am a gay twerker that has no balls!!!! I also have no idea how to use the quote function to post stories, so I annoy the piss out of others. I like male genatalia in and around my mouth. by way of Bleacher Report
Auburn’s three highest-rated recruits, per the 247Sports composite rankings, all play offense. Auburn has sought playmakers in the 2023 class and, through the first few weeks of their senior seasons, the future Tigers have lived up to the billing.
Four-star running back Jeremiah Cobb is on pace to top his 30-touchdown mark set a year ago. Through two Montgomery Catholic wins, Cobb’s totaled 335 rushing yards on 28 carries, carrying the ball for seven touchdowns. He also has five catches for 144 yards and one score.
Fulfilling a Cobb family legacy in Montgomery, Cobb’s displayed the same quickness and vision that has him listed as the No. 9 senior RB in the country.
“I definitely have the best bonds with Coach Cadillac (Williams) and Coach (Bryan) Harsin,” Cobb told AL.com following a 60-7 rout over Alabama Christian on Aug. 26. “I’m talking with them every week. Getting on the phone with them, texting them. I love being around those guys and I feel like they can help me succeed at the next level.”
Auburn’s top verbal commitment, another in-state skill player in Central-Phenix City’s Karmello English, has also a team-high 10 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown through two Red Devil victories. He’s helped establish a balanced offense in a Week 1 win over Hewitt-Trussville and took part in a blowout 38-point win against Smiths Station on Friday night.
Auburn’s lone offensive lineman currently committed, Bradyn Joiner, continued his smooth transition back to offense after playing defensive line last year. In two big wins over Hoover and Enterprise, Joiner’s blocking has helped clear the way for 48 points, including a 200-yard rusher last week. In 58 downs played, Joiner had nine knockdown blocks.
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Auburn’s top verbal commitment, another in-state skill player in Central-Phenix City’s Karmello English, has also a team-high 10 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown through two Red Devil victories. He’s helped establish a balanced offense in a Week 1 win over Hewitt-Trussville and took part in a blowout 38-point win against Smiths Station on Friday night.
#Watch
I guess Karmello "watched" and saw enough.
Auburn is now 70th nationally on the rivals team rankings firmly entrenched between Western Michigan and Liberty, and dead last in the SEC, falling behind Vandy who is 2nd to last in the SEC at 50th nationally.
Auburn lost its big name in its 2023 recruiting class Wednesday, as Central-Phenix City receiver Karmello English announced he was decommitting from the Tigers.
He originally chose Auburn over offers from Alabama, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, Florida and Ole Miss, among others.
A top-five of schools he announced in April included Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, Florida and Penn State. According to 247, English has gone on official visits to Michigan and Kentucky.
English had a standout junior season in 2021, helping lead Central to a state-title appearance, where the Red Devils eventually lost to Thompson in Birmingham. English caught 70 passes that year for 1,059 yards and 18 touchdowns while rushing for another two scores. He's caught 24 passes for 285 yards and a touchdown in three games this season.
Without English, Auburn's 2023 class goes down to seven commits, with Montgomery Catholic running back Jeremiah Cobb considered the highest-ranked commit.
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Adam Hopkins should be committing to us this am.
Lose a 4*...gain a 4*...
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Adam Hopkins should be committing to us this am.
Lose a 4*...gain a 4*...
That is the thought....and hope, yes.
Hopkins should have already been a take before English (purely off grades and qualifying)...why wasn't he? No one knows.
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Bit of an odd trade off here. Hes a better athlete. English is a better WR.
He also lacks height and size but makes up for it in speed. His physical measurables are why hes rated a good bit lower than English.
THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Just four days following his official visit to Auburn, 4-star wide receiver Adam Hopkins announced his commitment to Auburn.
The No. 211 player in the 2023 class chose Auburn over Kansas State, Arkansas, Texas A&M, Florida State and Savannah State.
The family feel and the environment he experienced were things that drew Hopkins to Auburn, he said following his visit this past weekend.
The announcement comes a day after fellow 4-star wide receiver Karmello English de-committed from Auburn. It should be noted Hopkins' commitment date was set before English de-committed.
Listed at 5-foot-11, Hopkins is rated as the No. 19 player in Georgia and the No. 33 wide receiver in the nation.
In four games for Thomas County Central High School this season, he's recorded 10 catches for 184 yards receiving and three touchdowns.
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I thought this guy was a Savannah State lock. Nice job Coach Hamrinz.
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I thought this guy was a Savannah State lock. Nice job Coach Hamrinz.
Now THIS is a coup
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I thought this guy was a Savannah State lock. Nice job Coach Hamrinz.
In his defense, its nothing to do with his quality, and more to do with the Deion effect and a lot of top end players now considering HBCUs more. Unless Sav State was able to pull together a crazy NIL deal like Deion did at Jackson State in Feb, they were probably not seriously considering by a guy of this caliber.
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Auburn picks up a commitment from 3* DL, Jamarrion Harkless. 6'4" 290. Chose AU over Ole Miss and Michigan.
9th commit in this class and vaults us all the way to #57.
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Auburn picks up a commitment from 3* DL, Jamarrion Harkless. 6'4" 290. Chose AU over Ole Miss and Michigan.
9th commit in this class and vaults us all the way to #57.
Huzzah
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Auburn picks up a commitment from 3* DL, Jamarrion Harkless. 6'4" 290. Chose AU over Ole Miss and Michigan.
9th commit in this class and vaults us all the way to #57.
Closer and closer to catching Vandy at that 50th spot. Then we won't be last in conference.
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Closer and closer to catching Vandy at that 50th spot. Then we won't be last in conference.
fingers crossed
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Got some big ass OL from FL. 3* Gernorris Wilson? I have read that he is pretty damn good and big. 6'5" 315. on3 has us at #32 in the nation. I don't about the other sites. Keith moved to on3 and they offered a sub deal of a year for $1. I am a cheap ass and didn't want to pay for the others at their asking price.
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Got some big ass OL from FL. 3* Gernorris Wilson? I have read that he is pretty damn good and big. 6'5" 315. on3 has us at #32 in the nation. I don't about the other sites. Keith moved to on3 and they offered a sub deal of a year for $1. I am a cheap ass and didn't want to pay for the others at their asking price.
247 composite is pretty much the gold standard for rankings.
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247 composite is pretty much the gold standard for rankings.
And 247 says we beat out Alcorn State, Arkansas State, Cincinnati and Coastal Carolina for this guy.
But, I ain't complainin'! We need big bodies, and a lot of them.
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And 247 says we beat out Alcorn State, Arkansas State, Cincinnati and Coastal Carolina for this guy.
But, I ain't complainin'! We need big bodies, and a lot of them.
Just fyi - we are suddenly a "take" for a lot of guys we previously were NOT for. Something has changed Harsin's mind. I'll let you guys decide what that may be. Its been known that Will Friend has wanted to offer a ton of guys that Harsin and Keysaw have said no to. Now they've circled back around to those and are taking them. Will Friend is not the bad recruiter hes made out to be. He is one of the few on the staff who is thought highly of by his peers and HS Coaches. But he doesn't get the final say on who we can take. More food for thought there.
But yeah, im with you....and apparently Friend. The state our OL was in, we should have been taking big bodies of almost any kind 3* and up.
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But yeah, im with you....and apparently Friend. The state our OL was in, we should have been taking big bodies of almost any kind 3* and up.
Some of these guys will come in at 17 or 18 years old, hit a Power 5 strength and training program, and really develop. They may be trying to wait for the 4* or 5* guys, but right now, we can't be picky. Keep after the higher rated guys, but don't pass up a 6'5" 300 pounder.
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Some of these guys will come in at 17 or 18 years old, hit a Power 5 strength and training program, and really develop. They may be trying to wait for the 4* or 5* guys, but right now, we can't be picky. Keep after the higher rated guys, but don't pass up a 6'5" 300 pounder.
THAT ^^ strategy from everything Ive read has been Friend's. It clashed with Hars's up til about a week or two ago.
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Hear me out...
https://twitter.com/BJRains/status/1574405506659229702
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Hear me out...
https://twitter.com/BJRains/status/1574405506659229702
No QB will do anything behind our line wes...you know this. Not even Cameron J. Newton.
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No QB will do anything behind our line wes...you know this. Not even Cameron J. Newton.
Are we so defeated that we can't laugh? A little gallows humor?
These are dark days.
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These are dark days.
Why you always gotta be so racist?
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Are we so defeated that we can't laugh? A little gallows humor?
These are dark days.
Its honestly hard to even know the difference now. My B homie.
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Its honestly hard to even know the difference now. My B homie.
No apology necessary. It's my self-defense mechanism.
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Are we so defeated that we can't laugh? A little gallows humor?
These are dark days.
Is this what that fucktard Biden was talking about when he said “dark cold winter of death?”
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That's not how any of this works.
I've been around this for centuries. Our current recruiting status is worse than I've seen in my lifetime which dates back to pre-Barfield days.
I don't know how many ways I can say this, but there is no energy, excitement or enthusiasm about the program. It's a dead, rotting skunk lying on the highway. Zero street rep. None. The rest of the SEC is kicking our dicks in. We are legitimately standing at the precipice of a Tennessee-like trek through a desert the likes of which most of you have never experienced.
Guess what? We aren't getting to 5-0. We aren't getting to 4-1. 3-2 is the most likely outcome, but 2-3 isn't a stretch. After that, losing four of the next five isn't out of the question.
I liked the Harsin hire initially. For maybe a day. Then I saw his family/entourage and had immediate misgivings. Once he fucked the goat at Penn State, everything from that point had the stench of shite about it.
We're on the verge of unrecoverable blue-screen error, the kind of fuckery from which there is no easy return.
I know you want to honk the trumpet, wes, but you're farting into a cat-5 hurricane bearing down on us.
When are you guys gonna learn?
We're 3-2. I told ya. We should be 2-3. I FUCKING TOLD YOU. Nobody wanted to listen. Well, listen now.
In the last 11 games, Auburn is 3-8 and has a TOTAL of 22 fourth quarter points in those games (excluding OT). Twenty fucking two, ladies.
I don't care that the game was closer tonight. Why? Because given the state of recruiting, this is the BEST we're going to get for the next few years. It's not going to get better, it gets worse from here.
Even if they somehow manage to win enough games to get to a shitty mid- to lower- tier bowl? (Won't happen) The downhill slide will just continue.
A win tonight wouldn't change that or solve anything. Losing in the patented Harsin way - blowing double-digit lead and not scoring shit in the second half - hopefully edged his leather-clad family closer to the exit sign.
Is this asshole really the all-time AU leader in coughing up double digit leads? I heard that somewhere.
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Do you have a point other than showing your great internet knowledge?
The guy is as good as gone. However, we need to do it the right way. Hire an AD and then fire him. Getting all up in your feelings and getting rid of bad man now just shows that we have no clue how to do things.
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Do you have a point other than showing your great internet knowledge?
The guy is as good as gone. However, we need to do it the right way. Hire an AD and then fire him. Getting all up in your feelings and getting rid of bad man now just shows that we have no clue how to do things.
Internet knowledge? I have no idea how any of this shit works. I don't even understand faxes. How can you send written pages through the air? Hell, I don't even understand how TV, radio, Bluetooth, cellphones or any of that stuff works. It's magic.
But I knew enough football to see the storm coming. I knew what I saw and ya'll didn't want to hear it.
I'm pre-empting what I'm already hearing from some.... played hard, had chances, progress.... nah. fuck that noise.
I'm also disagreeing with you on 'wait for an AD.' Do it now, get an interim. Let the new AD (whenever that is) make the next hire. Don't let this moron drag it any farther down.
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Hire an AD and then fire him.
I’d have McGlynn be the hatchet man, and I’d have him do it tomorrow. Then have the new AD hired by 11/1, and he can spend his first month on the job making the biggest hire of his life.
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When are you guys gonna learn?
We're 3-2. I told ya. We should be 2-3. I FUCKING TOLD YOU. Nobody wanted to listen. Well, listen now.
In the last 11 games, Auburn is 3-8 and has a TOTAL of 22 fourth quarter points in those games (excluding OT). Twenty fucking two, ladies.
I don't care that the game was closer tonight. Why? Because given the state of recruiting, this is the BEST we're going to get for the next few years. It's not going to get better, it gets worse from here.
Even if they somehow manage to win enough games to get to a shitty mid- to lower- tier bowl? (Won't happen) The downhill slide will just continue.
A win tonight wouldn't change that or solve anything. Losing in the patented Harsin way - blowing double-digit lead and not scoring shit in the second half - hopefully edged his leather-clad family closer to the exit sign.
Is this asshole really the all-time AU leader in coughing up double digit leads? I heard that somewhere.
I have already told you that you were right about this, as bad as I hate it. I actually believed in this guy.
The turnovers and inability to make adjustments are the two most glaring deficiencies, in my eyes. He is not ready for prime time SEC ball. And that’s no matter what he may think. He or his potato boys cannot scheme with SEC coaches. It’s unfair.
Tonight would’ve been fine with me to fire the fuck out of Hastings. Fuck him and the horse he rode down from Boise on. Fuck all of the tater gang.
He had no idea what he was getting into. Did not recruit well and did not adjust in second halves well at all.
I sure do wish it would have worked out. I was hoping to pork his daughter.
I wasted a lot of time, effort and money today. I thought we were going to get pimp slapped but I just had to go.
Heartache.
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Do you have a point other than showing your great internet knowledge?
The guy is as good as gone. However, we need to do it the right way. Hire an AD and then fire him. Getting all up in your feelings and getting rid of bad man now just shows that we have no clue how to do things.
Define the right way please.
We’re about to be halfway through this season. And getting into a rough stretch. The deed is done. Now it’s an optics game. After a huge loss in Athens next week, the media will absolutely be on auburns side here and that’s important.
John hartwell is the front runner for ad but mcglynn is def going to be doing the dirty work. Things are in motion. Either now or next week are the right time to strike. You can’t take a chance after uga of letting the guy luck into w few wins with ark, Aggie, ole miss etc.
I don’t like optics but they are important here.
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say it’s a high % probability that we’re gonna see hartwell as ad and lane or freeze as hc. Not saying I agree or disagree but that’s where all signs point right now.
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Define the right way please.
We’re about to be halfway through this season. And getting into a rough stretch. The deed is done. Now it’s an optics game. After a huge loss in Athens next week, the media will absolutely be on auburns side here and that’s important.
John hartwell is the front runner for ad but mcglynn is def going to be doing the dirty work. Things are in motion. Either now or next week are the right time to strike. You can’t take a chance after uga of letting the guy luck into w few wins with ark, Aggie, ole miss etc.
I don’t link optics but they are important here.
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say it’s a high % probability that we’re gonna see hartwell as ad and lane or freeze as hc. Not saying I agree or disagree but that’s where all signs point right now.
I'm a little tired of all this high road, right way stuff too. We took the high road while Bryant cheated his way to the top. We've "high roaded" ourselves through Saban's regime. You know who didn't take the high road? Patrick Fain Dye. He took whatever road he had to take to be successful. We do things in half-measure in order to feel good about ourselves and claim some kind of moral superiority. Nobody else sees it, though. So what's the point?
I will say that I'm not excited over Kiffin. And if I see that Bucky Beaver charlatan on the AU sidelines I'll be out until he's gone. Still love AU, but I can't support that -- at all.
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I'm a little tired of all this high road, right way stuff too. We took the high road while Bryant cheated his way to the top. We've "high roaded" ourselves through Saban's regime. You know who didn't take the high road? Patrick Fain Dye. He took whatever road he had to take to be successful. We do things in half-measure in order to feel good about ourselves and claim some kind of moral superiority. Nobody else sees it, though. So what's the point?
I will say that I'm not excited over Kiffin. And if I see that Bucky Beaver charlatan on the AU sidelines I'll be out until he's gone. Still love AU, but I can't support that -- at all.
Lane is fun.
On freeze I think the thought there is that he’s a high risk high reward “fuck it” hire a little like Bruce was.
Although freezes’ transgressions are “slightly” of more importance than the baggage Bruce had. But it’s a similar type hire. Freeze is a hell of a recruiter and seems to develop offensive talent pretty decently. Especially qbs. I don’t like his tie to goober Gus but he seems to be a different animal as far as coaching goes. But the personal baggage and sanctimonious act both turn me away. I dunno. Winning solves everything. I think he could with nil. I like lane better if you give me a binary choice between them. Less baggage and he absolutely assrapes that portal. We need that.
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If you took Houston Nutt and Gus Malzahn, mixed them up in a blender, molded the jumbled remains into a female form, hooked her up to the reanimator from Rocky Horror, shocked it to life, let a male beaver fuck it for four days straight, took the male child born of that coupling, had it homeschooled by a couple of adherents to the Church of the Jumped Up Jesus Holy Rolling Mount Zion Freewill Southern Baptist Methodist Home of the Everlasting while the “daddy” was repeatedly raping the boy and the mom showed it lesbian porn while she lay naked on the couch shoving a dildo up her twat?
That child would be Hugh Freeze.
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would you have said “big stupid black kid” if he were black?
Never mind. I just answered my own question. I know that you would not have.
You would have used the N word.
He would have said Nephron.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nephron
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God, hiring Freeze would be a royal fuckup that will take us down the UT road of the lost decade. 39-25 Ole Miss record.
He won 10 games one season, and 9 the year before that. 40, 7, 19, 21, 7 are his recruiting classes, giving him an average class at 18th and he was paying players. NIL basically makes that legal now. I'm afraid people are basing their want of him because he beat Saban back to back seasons. Big fucking whoop. If I'm not mistaken Gus has the best record against Saban than any other coach out there and we were ready for him to leave. He also has a hooker scandal and DM'ing a sexual assault victim to tell her that her attacker is a man of God and the best Christian he knows.
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God, hiring Freeze would be a royal fuckup that will take us down the UT road of the lost decade. 39-25 Ole Miss record.
He won 10 games one season, and 9 the year before that. 40, 7, 19, 21, 7 are his recruiting classes, giving him an average class at 18th and he was paying players. NIL basically makes that legal now. I'm afraid people are basing their want of him because he beat Saban back to back seasons. Big fucking whoop. If I'm not mistaken Gus has the best record against Saban than any other coach out there and we were ready for him to leave. He also has a hooker scandal and DM'ing a sexual assault victim to tell her that her attacker is a man of God and the best Christian he knows.
Every bit of this. Fuck that buck-toothed goober.
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Every bit of this. Fuck that buck-toothed goober.
^^^He speaks for us all^^^
Of course, all this means is that he will be the next coarch at Auburn.
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He also has a hooker scandal
Can we add a new line to the Creed? I believe in hookers. And Single Moms.
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God, hiring Freeze would be a royal fuckup that will take us down the UT road of the lost decade. 39-25 Ole Miss record.
He won 10 games one season, and 9 the year before that. 40, 7, 19, 21, 7 are his recruiting classes, giving him an average class at 18th and he was paying players. NIL basically makes that legal now. I'm afraid people are basing their want of him because he beat Saban back to back seasons. Big fucking whoop. If I'm not mistaken Gus has the best record against Saban than any other coach out there and we were ready for him to leave. He also has a hooker scandal and DM'ing a sexual assault victim to tell her that her attacker is a man of God and the best Christian he knows.
So, you're saying Freeze is not your first choice?
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Can we add a new line to the Creed? I believe in hookers. And Single Moms.
Good idea...then we can all scream "READ THE CREED" to everyone else.
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Just a side note, and a reminder to everyone.
On Thursday, we do arms. Because if you want a chick drinking your pecker porridge, in the backseat of a Kia Sportage, your arms better be fuckin' swole.
Carry on.
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Every bit of this. Fuck that buck-toothed goober.
Nice when we are on the same team.
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God, hiring Freeze would be a royal fuckup that will take us down the UT road of the lost decade. 39-25 Ole Miss record.
He won 10 games one season, and 9 the year before that. 40, 7, 19, 21, 7 are his recruiting classes, giving him an average class at 18th and he was paying players. NIL basically makes that legal now. I'm afraid people are basing their want of him because he beat Saban back to back seasons. Big fucking whoop. If I'm not mistaken Gus has the best record against Saban than any other coach out there and we were ready for him to leave. He also has a hooker scandal and DM'ing a sexual assault victim to tell her that her attacker is a man of God and the best Christian he knows.
Most of what you said is correct. But he wasn’t defending her attacker. It is his ad at liberty who is not her attacker or alleged attacker. She is simply trying lump him into the whole thing because he worked at Baylor at a before this job. Social media peddling of that is how rumors grow legs. Lot to critique of freeze. But This just ain’t true. Should he have messaged at her at all regardless of the context? No. But he’s not defending her attacker.
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Nice when we are on the same team.
it’s not like I didn’t know that Wes batted for the other team, at least sometimes. But I never expected you.
Disappointing.
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^^^He speaks for us all^^^
Of course, all this means is that he will be the next coarch at Auburn.
I agree with with fucking Bucky…I mean, saying “fuck you” to him but there’s one fag on here that I happen to know just loves the idea of hiring this charlatan.
Maybe because he’s a weirdo? The fag wanting to hire him, not Bucky Beaverteeth.
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Just a side note, and a reminder to everyone.
On Thursday, we do arms. Because if you want a chick drinking your pecker porridge, in the backseat of a Kia Sportage, your arms better be fuckin' swole.
Carry on.
Sage legal advice, from our esteemed counselor.
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Just a side note, and a reminder to everyone.
On Thursday, we do arms. Because if you want a chick drinking your pecker porridge, in the backseat of a Kia Sportage, your arms better be fuckin' swole.
Carry on.
Or if you want your bacon bazooka blasting goo on her labia in the back of a GMC Acadia
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Or if you want your bacon bazooka blasting goo on her labia in the back of a GMC Acadia
I had you figured for more of a "screw them in a very uncomfortable place" person, Buzz, if I can be honest.
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Or if you want your bacon bazooka blasting goo on her labia in the back of a GMC Acadia
If you want to shoot your meat sauce, all over a chick's lip gloss, your pecs better be fuckin' swole.
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I didn’t like the Chizik hire. I was right, I was wrong and I was right again. But I never disliked the man.
I wasn’t a fan of the Gus hire. Thought we could have done better and he wasn’t ready. I was right. Then I was wrong. Then I was right for a long time. But I never disliked Gus personally.
I was hopeful about the Harsin hire. Then I saw the photo of his freak family. And I was out. Knew he wouldn’t fit. I don’t care for his family and he doesn’t have enough personality or presence to know if I like him as a person or not. I don’t very much probably. He’s odd, off, weird.
Bucky the Whoremaster? I despise him personally. I don’t like him as a human being. I can’t get over that. Hope we have better sense.
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I had you figured for more of a "screw them in a very uncomfortable place" person, Buzz, if I can be honest.
Like the back seat of a Volkswagen?
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With the addition of 4* O-lineman, Clay Wedin, that gets us back to 11 commits. Yes, cruitin' has been painfully slow, but no matter the pace, if it continues at this level of quality, and keeps addressing our biggest needs, it may turn out to be a damn good class.
Out of the 11, eight are 4* recruits. 3 large O-linemen, 2 Edge Rushers and 1 big D-lineman. About 14 more slots to fill, plus the port-hole available, which should kick in big time once the season is done.
Speculation here, but getting quality recruits with the season suckage and Harbinger's job teetering on the edge of a cliff, they must be learning the ropes with the NIL dealio.
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With the addition of 4* O-lineman, Clay Wedin, that gets us back to 11 commits. Yes, cruitin' has been painfully slow, but no matter the pace, if it continues at this level of quality, and keeps addressing our biggest needs, it may turn out to be a damn good class.
Out of the 11, eight are 4* recruits. 3 large O-linemen, 2 Edge Rushers and 1 big D-lineman. About 14 more slots to fill, plus the port-hole available, which should kick in big time once the season is done.
Speculation here, but getting quality recruits with the season suckage and Harbinger's job teetering on the edge of a cliff, they must be learning the ropes with the NIL dealio.
This guy gets it ^ the one with no balls. Up above. Right here. Read that last paragraph. This may sound crazy - because it kind of is - but these are kids who want to be at auburn but also want an nil deal but also possibly want to know that they will be under a different staff than the dysfunctional product they see now. Those three things are converging right now.
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Bumpity Bump.
Just a name to remember in the next couple of years. Alvin Henderson, from Elba, which is WT's former neck of the woods, is a sophomore running back. Already has over 50 D1 offers. Not a big guy at 5'10" 180, and Elba is playing in a much smaller classification. But the kid can ball.
Elba is 11-0. He has 2,430 yards on 176 carries and 44 TD's. That's kicking the touchdown every 4 carries. I'd say if he puts on 10-15 pounds over the next couple of years, this kid is going to get some serious love.
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Cruitin' News: We picked up a commit from 4* D-lineman, Darron Reed. 6'4" 270. He flipped from LSU and had offers from Clemson, Miami and Ohio State among others.
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That puts us at #39 according to 247, with only 12 commits. 9 of those are 4*.
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That puts us at #39 according to 247, with only 12 commits. 9 of those are 4*.
My nephew just teased me that we got another commit this am...but now the fucker won't pick up his phone!
Brenton Williams 6'4" 245 DE/Edge. 3* originally from Opelika.
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My nephew just teased me that we got another commit this am...but now the fucker won't pick up his phone!
Brenton Williams 6'4" 245 DE/Edge. 3* originally from Opelika.
That jumped us 7 spots to #32.
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So far, this class has two O-linemen, two interior D-linemen, and three Edge Rushers. Definitely hitting needs so far. With the loss of D. Hall and Eku, we're pretty much left with slightly built, Dylan Brooks off the edge. Been a while since we've had someone capable of flying around the corner and making the QB's life miserable. Loved Hall, and he kept getting better and better each year. Great all around D-lineman, but didn't have that burst off the edge.
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So far, this class has two O-linemen, two interior D-linemen, and three Edge Rushers. Definitely hitting needs so far. With the loss of D. Hall and Eku, we're pretty much left with slightly built, Dylan Brooks off the edge. Been a while since we've had someone capable of flying around the corner and making the QB's life miserable. Loved Hall, and he kept getting better and better each year. Great all around D-lineman, but didn't have that burst off the edge.
Still a few big dogs on the DL that will walk late.
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Still a few big dogs on the DL that will walk late.
Walk late, as in....?
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Walk late, as in....?
As in announcing later than others.
Fucking idiot.
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Word is the Freeze is already recruiting.
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Word is the Freeze is already recruiting.
So...he's already done more than Hamburglar.
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Jumping back in the cruitin' thread, some interesting news out of Gusty Gaytah land.
5* QB, Jaden Rashada, may be asking out of his letter of intent. Conflicting reports on that. He hasn't enrolled yet, and Friday is the last day for late registration, to make him eligible for Spring practice. Anyway, the reported reason for the alleged problem, is that Rashada was promised......THIRTEEN MIILION....yes, that's $13,000,000.00 to sign, but that has apparently fallen through.
Ya' think this NIL dealio has gotten out of hand? Just a bit?