2017 3* Dual QB Malik Willis Commits to AU!!! 12/30/16

[The Plainsman 948]

On January 9, 2017 at 4:05 PM, AUwent said:

I assume you're referring to Malik? If you're optimistic about someone, that says something.

That was funny, but not nice...  ?

[milehighfan 1,239]

On 1/9/2017 at 9:57 AM, ellitor said:

If he wants to be a QB he needs to tranfer to a school that will let him be QB1.

Let's not run him off before he gets here.

[ellitor 33,062]

1 hour ago, milehighfan said:

Let's not run him off before he gets here.

I was talking about his high school. He is not and has not been QB1 there the past 2 seasons.

[Dixie1860 27]

Prediction: Malik becomes a serious factor at QB once stidham moves on.

The fact he was not heavily recruited doesn't bother me. 

Changing schools/positions can cause someone to slip through the cracks.

He won the State Title in the highest division in GA, running an offense similar to ours.

WDE!

[milehighfan 1,239]

11 hours ago, ellitor said:

I was talking about his high school. He is not and has not been QB1 there the past 2 seasons.

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[ellitor 33,062]

2 minutes ago, milehighfan said:

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

No worries.

[JFDTiger80 790]

On 1/11/2017 at 10:43 AM, Dixie1860 said:

Prediction: Malik becomes a serious factor at QB once stidham moves on.

The fact he was not heavily recruited doesn't bother me. 

Changing schools/positions can cause someone to slip through the cracks.

He won the State Title in the highest division in GA, running an offense similar to ours.

WDE!

Dixie:

They almost won the State Campionship but they did get beat by Grayson. They had the lead for most of the game though. Grayson is completely loaded.

[alexava 6,972]

i like him. he needs 15-20 lbs but he has time to put in on.

[TexasTiger 12,781]

Good article:

https://www.seccountry.com/auburn/auburn-recruiting-malik-willis-quarterback-freshman-roswell-jarrett-stidham-sean-white-2017

 

[bigbird 60,359]

8 hours ago, TexasTiger said:

Good article:

https://www.seccountry.com/auburn/auburn-recruiting-malik-willis-quarterback-freshman-roswell-jarrett-stidham-sean-white-2017

 

In the clip in the article, IMO, he made the "wrong" throw.  If you watch, the #3 receiver is covered by the safety over him with the back side safety reading the QBs eyes and in perfect position to intercept the pass. He breaks on the ball well, just missed the pick. However, they are playing zone(4 playside/man backside)and the backer/Nickel on #2 chases him to the outside as the corner sinks to cover the rail. He should've picked up #1 at the mesh unless he and the corner had a combo call on, in which the corner should've taken #1. Either way, #1 is wide open with inside position on any defender that has a chance. It would be been the easier and safer pass. It worked out, but could be been a lot easier.

 

No matter, I'm excited about his competitiveness and his potential. I think he has a real chance to be special with the right coaching.

[thaitopher 807]

5 hours ago, bigbird said:

In the clip in the article, IMO, he made the "wrong" throw.  If you watch, the #3 receiver is covered by the safety over him with the back side safety reading the QBs eyes and in perfect position to intercept the pass. He breaks on the ball well, just missed the pick. However, they are playing zone(4 playside/man backside)and the backer/Nickel on #2 chases him to the outside as the corner sinks to cover the rail. He should've picked up #1 at the mesh unless he and the corner had a combo call on, in which the corner should've taken #1. Either way, #1 is wide open with inside position on any defender that has a chance. It would've been the easier and safer pass. It worked out, but could be been a lot easier.

 

No matter, I'm excited about his competitiveness and his potential. I think he has a real chance to be special with the right coaching.

Solid analysis. I would be more than ok if Gus named you as our new OC.

[bigbird 60,359]

1 minute ago, thaitopher said:

Solid analysis. I would be more than ok if Gus named you as our new OC.

Only if I can bring Golf in as a GA

[ellitor 33,062]

14 minutes ago, thaitopher said:

Solid analysis. I would be more than ok if Gus named you as our new OC.

He specializes in defense...On the plus side he wouldn't be a yes man.

[AUMASTERS 555]

57 minutes ago, bigbird said:

Only if I can bring Golf in as a GA

Why can't you and Golf swap  & then us and Bama can both have a drunk for Offensive COORDINATOR?

[AUpreacherman22 3,871]

The more I read about this kid, the more I like him!

I will be following his career closely.

[augolf1716 21,091]

5 hours ago, AUMASTERS said:

Why can't you and Golf swap  & then us and Bama can both have a drunk for Offensive COORDINATOR?

really was that necessary.............................................

[ellitor 33,062]

5 hours ago, AUMASTERS said:

Why can't you and Golf swap  & then us and Bama can both have a drunk for Offensive COORDINATOR?

[ellitor 33,062]

14 minutes ago, augolf1716 said:

really was that necessary.............................................

Nope but as Peanut would say, It was funny as crap.

[AUMASTERS 555]

23 minutes ago, augolf1716 said:

really was that necessary.............................................

I can't let Jeff have all of the fun.

[Tigerfinz 1,362]

Yeah...I just watched his hilights again after hearing that he had only played QB for a little more than a year...Dayummmm!!  I think we have a real winner here.  He has great instincts and looks to be about as fast as Nick Marshall and can flat out change direction quick as a hiccup.  I also noticed how long his arms seem when he stiffarms a defender.  They can't seem to be able to grab him. And he is only like 185 lbs.  Imagine that at 210.  I believe we are actually going to be spoiled at that position for years to come.  Especially if we hold on to Joey G. and get ourselves young Mr. Nix...Look out!  Better days are ahead brethen...

[auburn4ever 1,266]

How many of you think Malik will be redshirted? I believe he will and I also believe Stidham will be our starting QB and I'm thinking Woody Barrett could be our backup.

[ellitor 33,062]

1 hour ago, auburn4ever said:

How many of you think Malik will be redshirted? I believe he will and I also believe Stidham will be our starting QB and I'm thinking Woody Barrett could be our backup.

Malik will redshirt. Stidham will be QB1, & Sean White will be the back up barring something unforeseen happening.

[Timeslider 6 269]

I guess part of the question should be "will Willis mature and be ready faster than Woody?", considering some of the reports about his work in the classroom (aren't i right about that?) or was it something else? Maybe somebody who knows the inside can answer that.

[ellitor 33,062]

7 minutes ago, Timeslider 6 said:

I guess part of the question should be "will Willis mature and be ready faster than Woody?", considering some of the reports about his work in the classroom (aren't i right about that?) or was it something else? Maybe somebody who knows the inside can answer that.

Woody is having issues adjusting to college life on and off the field. Never seen classroom specifically mentioned.

[TexasTiger 12,781]

Great find. Stars and ratings be damned.