ellitor 33,076 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 This could be a huge leap, but I've had a sneaking thought that Garner isn't positive Jeff Whitaker is coming back 100%. Knee injuries on interior lineman can take longer to deal with than skill players. If Jeff isn't 100%, then we're going to need bodies inside. Looking at next season, the DTs with prior experience are: Wright (Sr), Blackson (Sr), Whitaker (Sr), Bradley (Jr), Adams (So), and possibly Daniel (So) If there's even a possibility that Whitaker is less than 100%, we've got a spot in the rotation (since we rotate six guys at the two interior line spots). Stuckey and Lawrence are more likely to have an immediate impact than any true freshman. Given that, I have no problem bringing in guys that are game ready at a position with holes in the rotation. Daniel could continue to provide a swing player at DE/DT or he could move inside full-time. Basically, bringing in potential playmakers at DT that are game ready gives us some leeway to use guys in a variety of ways. I'm really excited to have Stuckey in the fold. Garner wants 6 quality in rotation at minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeatBama1972 11 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I like his size and hope he plays with an attitude. Welcome and War Eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I like his size and hope he plays with an attitude. Welcome and War Eagle! Just looking at his pic....I think this is entirely possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douggwilliams 61 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Watch his video, he plays with an attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersapien 11,357 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Im glad CRG got his man! WDE Yep! CRG coming home has been huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersapien 11,357 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Can someone speak to our depth at DT - I'm excited we've got him, but curious about still going after JuCos - and on that note, how many do we have in this class thus far? TIA Just from the opinions shared on this thread, it seems that Coach Garner thinks the world of Stuckey's talent. So maybe that speaks less to a lack of depth on our part and more to the thought that, "Hey, there's a stud available and we can get him, so we are going to"? Also, if I'm not mistaken, DL is a "plug and play" position. It doesn't require a lot of experience in a particular system, building a rapport with your position mates, etc. So streaming "1-2 and done" guys who come in at college football size and fitness might not be as detrimental to your overall team growth as it could be at other positions. I stand to be corrected on all of the above. Especially if you consider the policy of playing a lot of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdofPrey76 0 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 How about production from some of the less heralded guys that are already here: President, Nero, Harrell, Delaine, etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURex 1,990 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Happy to have talented guys who really want to play Auburn football. His productivity has been down. Possibly due to double teaming, but scuttlebutt is that he takes plays off. I'm sure RG can motivate him, if that's the case. I'm more concerned about the LB situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,076 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 Happy to have talented guys who really want to play Auburn football. His productivity has been down. Possibly due to double teaming, but scuttlebutt is that he takes plays off. I'm sure RG can motivate him, if that's the case. I'm more concerned about the LB situation. I have read stuckley played a lot of DE this year and is not a DE which results in the lower production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie1860 27 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 That fact E, speaks to his athleticism. He and Lawrence have the bodies and skill set that CRG and CEJ are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,565 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Happy to have talented guys who really want to play Auburn football. His productivity has been down. Possibly due to double teaming, but scuttlebutt is that he takes plays off. I'm sure RG can motivate him, if that's the case. I'm more concerned about the LB situation. Yep. We need four good prospects and so far have only two committed. I suppose one could consider Moncrief a LB, which would give us three, but LB is the worst position on our team as far as talent and depth is concerned. LB needs a serious upgrade and signing just two or three won't get that job done. Four should be the acceptable minimum and they need to be four outstanding prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmoney 271 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I agree with the concern at LB, so am I to a degree. I feel if we can get a dominate D line then that would free the LBs to make plays. I feel the LBs we have plus the ones we have coming in would be fine(yes even Holland, as hard as that was for me to type, lol). Thats all little nicky does, get big d lineman to occupy space so the LBs can run free.. jmo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jojo1515 Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 I agree with the concern at LB, so am I to a degree. I feel if we can get a dominate D line then that would free the LBs to make plays. I feel the LBs we have plus the ones we have coming in would be fine(yes even Holland, as hard as that was for me to type, lol). Thats all little nicky does, get big d lineman to occupy space so the LBs can run free.. jmo... :happydance:/> Though it was hard to type, Holland won't be here next year...he is a sr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunInRed 16,370 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 With Nick Fairley last night ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,109 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Kozan photo Bomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU Ivory_dealer 2 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hahahahaha!!^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilstein21 1 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 he was celebrating on the field afterwards. He was all the way towards the opposite end zone, so he must have taken off right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerfinz 1,362 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 That guy looks like a beast!! We will need him to be one: I am so happy with this year's team, and am getting giddy thinking about who will be playing for us next year!!! We are truly on the verge of our own dynasty IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie1860 27 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Was he running around the field with his chain out like that? Probably tucked it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUtigers2324 42 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 #9 overall and #2 DT...4*...grade of 81...in the newly released ESPN JUCO Top 50 rankings http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2014/view/juco/order/true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aufan57 922 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Justin Hokanson @JHokanson 5m #Auburn and Pearl River C.C. DT commit Dalvon Stuckey will mutually part ways. More info: http://auburn.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=423&tid=170657153&mid=170657153&sid=884&style=2 … @Rivals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronCrazy 1,058 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'm guessing that this has to do with his grades... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Scout 92 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 i am glad this staff is not wasting schollys on kids with bad grades. it just doesn't help us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1TexasTiger 55 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Wish you the best wherever you go Mr. Stuckey!!! WDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,076 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Share Posted January 27, 2014 I'm guessing that this has to do with his grades... Yup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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