McLoofus 35,182 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College DB Tony Bridges just committed to Auburn, per MGCCC coach Chad Huff.@CregStephenson "I've been wanting to be an Auburn Tiger, but my teammates made me want it even more," said Bridges, originally from Hattiesburg, Miss. "I've wanted a chance to go to the SEC, and I finally had a chance to do that here at Gulf Coast."... Bridges was a part-time starter as a freshman in 2013, totaling 28 tackles, two pass breakups and a forced fumble. He also served as the Bulldogs' primary kickoff and punt return man, averaging 29.7 yards on kickoff returns. ... Bridges said he has not yet visited Auburn, but plans to do so over the summer. He said he is scheduled to graduate in December and would enroll at Auburn in January of 2015. http://blog.gulflive...abs_commit.html Tony Bridges, CB Hattiesburg, MS (Hattiesburg) Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 185 - Class of 2015 - Primary Recruiter: Melvin Smith Offers: Mississippi State, Ole Miss 247Sports: NR Hudl Highlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALTiger 16 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 is this for 2014? If so, does this mean that AU will cut ties with KB due to his recent arrest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 That tweet is the only thing I've seen. I didn't add "commits to Auburn" in the thread title b/c of the lack of additional info/confirmation. If true, I wouldn't think it necessarily means that we are cutting ties, but it would seem like Gus is preparing for the possibility that Bessent won't be on campus in the fall. I'll add this: this is could be a good example of why the coaches don't just fill available scholarships w/ stiffs. If Bessent ends up in the clear, then we have room for both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAtiger12 112 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Seems to be a class of 2015 commitment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metafour 4,958 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Bridges is a 2015 recruit. It may or may not have anything to do with Bessent, but this kid has been recruited by Auburn for a while now...long before Bessent ever got arrested. He will be one of the top JUCO prospects for the 2015 class. Same JUCO as Jason Smith, D'Haquille Williams, and Derrick Moncrief BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Bridges is a 2015 recruit. It may or may not have anything to do with Bessent, but this kid has been recruited by Auburn for a while now...long before Bessent ever got arrested. He will be one of the top JUCO prospects for the 2015 class. Same JUCO as Jason Smith, D'Haquille Williams, and Derrick Moncrief BTW. Copy that, thanks for filling in some blanks. Also, here's more: Bridges said he has not yet visited Auburn, but plans to do so over the summer. He said he is scheduled to graduate in December and would enroll at Auburn in January of 2015.First-year Gulf Coast head coach Chad Huff, previously the Bulldogs' offensive coordinator, said Bridges has the potential to be the No. 1 junior-college cornerback in next year's recruiting class, just as Williams was the top-rated receiver (and No. 1 overall player) for 2014. http://blog.gulflive...abs_commit.html Sounds like he might be a great EE for '15 (of which we might have up to 6 if Bessent doesn't make it in). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1TexasTiger 55 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Big CB! 6'2" 185 with lots of SWAG!!! (Great thing for a corner to have) Hits well but doesn't wrap up. Great ball skills. Confident ball player. http://auburn.247sports.com/Article/Auburn-lands-2015-DB-Tony-Bridges-176628 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarAJEagle 5 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Andddddd we're off for 2015! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarAJEagle 5 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 He can do this anytime he wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrytgr 0 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 He can do this anytime he wants. I like the way he takes it straight up the field instead of cutting across the field like most DBs do on a return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouMetoTiger 0 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 War Eagle!!! Welcome to AU Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autigeremt 6,560 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I like this kid! He's tall, quick, and plays wide open. I'm glad we can make it happen for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autan 737 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Strange that Scout had him at 5'-11 a year ago (right before he had that growth spurt I guess). Does anyone know if he will be playing this fall or redshirting? Probably needs the work if he was only a part-time starter in JUCO this past season. Seems like most of our JUCO guys lately have not been ready to start but maybe provide backup (Bradley for one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravejd 3,267 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Strange that Scout had him at 5'-11 a year ago (right before he had that growth spurt I guess). Does anyone know if he will be playing this fall or redshirting? Probably needs the work if he was only a part-time starter in JUCO this past season. Seems like most of our JUCO guys lately have not been ready to start but maybe provide backup (Bradley for one). Coming in here quoting scout is a good way to get cut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 jason smith and tony bridges are obviously gets but how many jucos are we planning on taking this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,972 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Interesting. "A part time starter" as a freshman in JUCO. I don't follow JUCO at all. Is it normal to see a part time starter get SEC offers before his sophomore season? Was he heavily recruited out of HS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,817 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Well, he had 2 other SEC offers even if it was Ole Miss and Miss St Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1TexasTiger 55 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 247 has him at 6'2" 175 WR out of high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 17,039 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I don't understand the part time starter either. He said he was a Sherman type he seems pretty confident. Gotta back it up on the field though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadillacCone 0 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 He will be the #1 juco DB in the rankings. Rivals has a good free article up about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle10 77 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Great catch for us. 6'2", I really like that. Welcome to the Auburn Family Tony!!!! War Eagle!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCBAuburnaFan 1 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 The kids got some speed for sure and the size hopefully he shows out this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,972 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 do we suggest a redshirt so we get 3 years or play him for experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggwilliams 61 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 We need more video of him. His coach is making him sound like he is a similar version to Duke on the defensive side of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 This should put a little maturity between the seniors and the freshmen.....and continues the trend of taller, more rangy defensive backs. WE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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