2016 Fall Camp - Practice 9 (Scrimmage #2)

[RunInRed 16,402]

Auburn scrimmaged for the second time during fall camp. Among the highlights:

• No decision on QB;  Jeremy Johnson sat out scimmage; Sean White and JF3 got the reps
• Jamel Dean out for extended period - will have knee surgery
• Raashed Kennion has left the team to pursue politics
   

Auburn's scrimmaging in Jordan-Hare Stadium this Saturday pic.twitter.com/ZsRa0U7OXX

— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 13, 2016

Scenes from an Auburn scrimmage pic.twitter.com/RMgpTxQu0C

— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 13, 2016

Gus Malzahn on Auburn quarterback race: 'It's a really good battle right now. That's not just coach-speak.' pic.twitter.com/yokg95ebsF

— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 13, 2016

Gus Malzahn said QB John Franklin III 'did some good things' in Saturday scrimmage. 'You can see he's getting more comfortable.'

— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 13, 2016

Auburn CB Jamel Dean injured knee earlier this week, will have surgery, out for extended period. Not same knee as previous injury.

— Bryan Matthews (@BMattAU) August 13, 2016

DL Raashed Kennion has left the team to "pursue politics," Malzahn said https://t.co/hKFWTecTdK

— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) August 13, 2016

QB Jeremy Johnson was held out today. "Don't read anything into that," Malzahn said. Wanted to see more of White/Franklin.

— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) August 13, 2016

Malzahn also said "we're not going to name a starter (at quarterback). ... We still have work to do." https://t.co/hKFWTecTdK

— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) August 13, 2016

Today, that means. Auburn will name a starting QB eventually, but Malzahn said not in the next few days. https://t.co/i4Cdmlb7Py

— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) August 13, 2016

RB Kamryn Pettway got the majority of the carries with the ones "by design" today, Malzahn said. https://t.co/hKFWTecTdK

— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) August 13, 2016

Malzahn: praises the young receivers, says they are getting better after each practice, and have "great attitudes"

— Jack Winchester (@JackWin74) August 13, 2016

 

Catch Up: Fall Practice Schedule / Links to Previous Practice Updates

[AUsome_Tiger11 19]

I hate it for Dean, especially after getting hurt in High School which killed his chance at Ohio State. Wish him a speedy recovery.

Here's another link to that story.

https://www.seccountry.com/auburn/report-auburn-cb-jamel-dean-out-indefinitely-with-knee-injury

[TexasTiger 12,835]

"Politics?"

[gr82be 14,423]

2 minutes ago, TexasTiger said:

"Politics?"

That's got me scratching my head too.

[RunInRed 16,402]

7 minutes ago, TexasTiger said:

"Politics?"

Independent Party run. #Kennion2016

[RunInRed 16,402]

A few more notes ...

Quote

-- "Overall I felt like it was a solid day."

-- First team did "situational" work. Second and third team did more of regular play. Special teams work as well.

-- "Wasn't anything major injury-wise"

-- Dean's injury was not to the same knee as his ACL injury.

-- Josh Holsey and Javaris Davis are now competing, split reps at boundary CB

http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2016/08/live_updates_gus_malzahn_recap_14.html

 

 

[RunInRed 16,402]

[CR 2,442]

Kennion has the most original reason for leaving the team since Montae Pitts left to be a rapper. Not sure which is worse.

[Metalsinger418 88]

Any word on how Kam Martin is doing? Think he can be a big playmaker for us

[RunInRed 16,402]

 

[AUMASTERS 555]

Jeremy Johnson sat out scimmage; Sean White and JF3 got the reps

 

And then there were two. I still believe it will be Sean starting, but it looks like they are giving JF3 every chance to win the job (as 23 has stated).

[TexasTiger 12,835]

4 minutes ago, CR said:

Kennion has the most original reason for leaving the team since Montae Pitts left to be a rapper. Not sure which is worse.

In a few years he'll leave politics to spend more time with the family.

[DAG 33,979]

4 minutes ago, AUMASTERS said:

Jeremy Johnson sat out scimmage; Sean White and JF3 got the reps

 

And then there were two. I still believe it will be Sean starting, but it looks like they are giving JF3 every chance to win the job (as 23 has stated).

 

 

Apparently on the RANT and Twitter (not good sources). Neither did very well today. SW had two turnovers but moved the ball towards the end and JF3 had one as well. Again, not reputable sources, but all that is around. Apparently, SW did work with the 1s though and JF3 with the 2s

Edited August 13, 2016 by DAG

[Piketiger1990 173]

1 minute ago, AUMASTERS said:

Jeremy Johnson sat out scimmage; Sean White and JF3 got the reps

 

And then there were two. I still believe it will be Sean starting, but it looks like they are giving JF3 every chance to win the job (as 23 has stated).

Or maybe Jeremy is the clear starter and he wanted to figure out who the 2nd stringer was 

[RunInRed 16,402]

5 minutes ago, Metalsinger418 said:

Any word on how Kam Martin is doing? Think he can be a big playmaker for us

Practiced with the 2nd team today ... looks like he's getting an opportunity to show what he can do.

[aujeff11 6,243]

11 minutes ago, CR said:

Kennion has the most original reason for leaving the team since Montae Pitts left to be a rapper. Not sure which is worse.

Myron Burton left to be a model.

Edited August 13, 2016 by aujeff11

[Metalsinger418 88]

6 minutes ago, RunInRed said:

Practiced with the 2nd team today ... looks like he's getting an opportunity to show what he can do.

Awesome, thank you.

[austudnt23 1,432]

I was at scrimmage. JF3 outplayed SW. SW eventually started moving the ball and looked good. Neither looked very good throwing the football. I believe SW had 2 TO JF3 1 and JF3 was on the 4th down drill. 

Edited August 13, 2016 by austudnt23

[Win4AU 4,052]

700-1000 people there so should be plenty of info floating around about the results.  Gus said Woody played with 3rd a lot. 

[austudnt23 1,432]

Oh and we have a rb folks KP.

[AURaptor 1,122]

4 minutes ago, Piketiger1990 said:

Or maybe Jeremy is the clear starter and he wanted to figure out who the 2nd stringer was 

[gr82b4au 5,568]

According to a few people at the scrimmage that were giving updates on other boards, our qbs were terrible. SW did not play well and had multiple turnovers. JF3 did a little better. Kam looked good. There was also some play calling concerns posted. Maybe au23 can elaborate on that because they said we ran the same stuff as last year with no success.

Gus is in a tough spot. We are in a tough spot.

Hope our D is elite this year. 

[RunInRed 16,402]

Kennion is likely transferring to another school, according to a source familiar with the decision.

Kennion, a native of Jacksonville, Fla., played in both 2014 and 2015 and started two games last season. He had three tackles in a starting role against Mississippi State.

"He’s headed back home and we wish him nothing but the best with that," Malzahn said.

Kennion did not appear to be a strong contender for a starting spot in 2016.

http://auburn.247sports.com/Bolt/D-end-leaves-the-team-46745770

[RunInRed 16,402]

34 minutes ago, austudnt23 said:

I was at scrimmage. JF3 outplayed SW. SW eventually started moving the ball and looked good. Neither looked very good throwing the football. I believe SW had 2 TO JF3 1 and JF3 was on the 4th down drill. 

Picks? TDs? ???

[RunInRed 16,402]

Kenneth Carter (GA) with Marlon Davidson and family ...