aubiefifty 16,778 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Gus Malzahn feels Auburn's 'got a chance to win a championship' Wesley Sinor | wsinor@al.com Auburn has played in two national championship games in the last seven years, and head coach Gus Malzahn has a feeling the Tigers could be in the conversation again soon. Malzahn, entering his fifth season as head coach and eighth overall at Auburn, reeled in another top 10 recruiting class last week on National Signing Day. Twenty-three players he feels will add to an already solid foundation. "We have quality depth here, really probably quality depth in all three phases, maybe for the first time since I've been here," Malzahn said at the tail end of Auburn's National Signing Day broadcast. "So, there won't be the stress on these guys to to come in and do it immediately. Now, a lot of these guys will help and a lot of these guys will be in the mix, but our just depth -- our depth's in great shape as far as our program. Add in this group to what we've got, I mean I think we've got a chance to really do something special in the next three or four years." Nine players in Auburn's 2017 recruiting class are already enrolled, including transfer quarterback Jarrett Stidham. The four-star dual-threat played his freshman season at Baylor in 2015. Now on the Plains, he is expected to compete with returning starter Sean White and backup John Franklin III for the starting job in Auburn's spring practices and fall camp. Other highly-sought after prospects Auburn landed in the 2017 recruiting cycle include five-star offensive tackle Calvin Ashley, four-star running back Devan Barrett, four-star linebacker T.D. Moultry and four-star defensive end Markaviest Bryant. Meet the new Auburn Tigers: 23 signees in 2017 class The Tigers signed 23 players for Gus Malzahn's fifth straight top 10 recruiting class Most of Auburn's signees won't be on campus until the summer, but spring practice is right around the corner. Auburn will return to the practice field Feb. 28, and Malzahn is eager to see what lies ahead. "Our offensive staff's going to get right back at it and get ready," he said. "I'm ready to get back on the field with the guys and I think our guys are too. You can just kind of sense that excitement when you've got a chance to win a championship you kind of sense that excitement from a coaches standpoint and a player's standpoint. We're ready to get out there." Auburn won the BCS National Championship Game in 2010 with a win over Oregon when Malzahn was serving as offensive coordinator. The Tigers returned the championship in 2013, his first year as head coach, but fell to Florida State. Since then, the Tigers went 8-5 in 2014, 7-6 in 2015 and 8-5 last season. Last month a number of national media outlets posted "way-too-early" college football rankings for 2017 and Auburn was pegged as high as 11th and as low as 19th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82b4au 5,568 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Let's hope so! I us want to live up to expectations for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Freak 2,528 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Champions of life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarDamnEagleWDE 12,737 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Sorry, I had to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn 6 101 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 8 minutes ago, The Freak said: Champions of life? Do we have 5 star heart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82be 14,423 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Maybe it's the phrasing but based on the majority of this board's opinions, he may not have three to four years to make something special happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 16,778 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 for some reason john wayne in true grit comes to mind...." that's bold talk for a one eyed fat man" lol just a joke aubies do not get your knickers all canked up............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUApostle 7,651 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, gr82be said: Maybe it's the phrasing but based on the majority of this board's opinions, he may not have three to four years to make something special happen. Hopefully he means that all of the next 3-4 years will be special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDE_OxPx_2010 5,297 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 So Wesley misquoted him to make the headline click bait. But what should I expect? It's turd.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToomersStreet 795 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 7 minutes ago, AUDevil said: Hopefully he means that all of the next 3-4 years will be special. He said that last summer. The next 3-4 seasons are about to be Auburns best. So far in those best seasons he is 8-5. Also last summer he stated that fans are ready to see a return investment on all that talent the staff has recruited. Again, 8-5. We are still waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82be 14,423 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, AUDevil said: Hopefully he means that all of the next 3-4 years will be special. I hope so. Improvement year to year and a championship in three years would be awesome also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheartkc 6,150 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 12 minutes ago, AUDevil said: Hopefully he means that all of the next 3-4 years will be special. We finally have the players, in all positions, to make the Iron Bowl decide who wins the SEC Championship for at least the next 2 years... if we can reload in the meantime, it could become a perpetual thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82b4au 5,568 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 8 minutes ago, gr82be said: Maybe it's the phrasing but based on the majority of this board's opinions, he may not have three to four years to make something special happen. I think it is pretty obvious he does not have 3-4 years to win and it is not just the fan's opinion. When the board/AD start to meddle, the leash is short. 2017 needs to be special. Maybe not win it all but we need big improvement, including a win over uga. If no improvement, you are going to see our recruiting take a nosedive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToomersStreet 795 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Just now, lionheartkc said: We finally have the players, in all positions, to make the Iron Bowl decide who wins the SEC Championship for at least the next 2 years... if we can reload in the meantime, it could become a perpetual thing. I hope so because I am sick and tired of Malzahns and Jacobs excuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 16,778 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 i know you guys hate the "site". i understand. i have been to several sites this morning and they have the only new articles out. once again my intent is not tp promote that site but to give us all something new to talk about. shrugs try not to make a big deal out of it. just want to see new discussions........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corchjay 5,311 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Everyone here knows I'm a huge Gus supporter but he needs to shut the frick up about hyping his teams or any player. He has put himself on the bubble of the hot seat with all this talk. Without his "NFL QB" talk about JJ6 maybe the fall in 2015 ain't so hard. Plus he's been saying the future is bright since 2014. Go do it coach and stop talking about it. Go win some games against our 3 main rivals now because the last decade our record against bammer, UGA, and LSU is putrid. I can understand confidence but you never know what might happen with a team, players fail out/transfer, get in trouble, don't live up to expectations, and of course injuries. So next tim Gus please just say we hope to get better every day and every year. War Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToomersStreet 795 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, aubiefifty said: i know you guys hate the "site". i understand. i have been to several sites this morning and they have the only new articles out. once again my intent is not tp promote that site but to give us all something new to talk about. shrugs try not to make a big deal out of it. just want to see new discussions........... What site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToomersStreet 795 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Oh Al.com. Wes Sinor was my neighbor my senior year at Auburn. Second generation alum. Great guy. Loves Auburn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corchjay 5,311 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 minute ago, ToomersStreet said: What site? Al(abammer).com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82be 14,423 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 20 minutes ago, corchjay said: Everyone here knows I'm a huge Gus supporter but he needs to shut the frick up about hyping his teams or any player. He has put himself on the bubble of the hot seat with all this talk. Without his "NFL QB" talk about JJ6 maybe the fall in 2015 ain't so hard. Plus he's been saying the future is bright since 2014. Go do it coach and stop talking about it. Go win some games against our 3 main rivals now because the last decade our record against bammer, UGA, and LSU is putrid. I can understand confidence but you never know what might happen with a team, players fail out/transfer, get in trouble, don't live up to expectations, and of course injuries. So next tim Gus please just say we hope to get better every day and every year. War Eagle Nailed it. Agree completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jared52 4,354 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Eh, he said felt he had a Heisman contender at QB a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 AL.com? Issa no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToomersStreet 795 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 50 minutes ago, corchjay said: Everyone here knows I'm a huge Gus supporter but he needs to shut the frick up about hyping his teams or any player. He has put himself on the bubble of the hot seat with all this talk. Without his "NFL QB" talk about JJ6 maybe the fall in 2015 ain't so hard. Plus he's been saying the future is bright since 2014. Go do it coach and stop talking about it. Go win some games against our 3 main rivals now because the last decade our record against bammer, UGA, and LSU is putrid. I can understand confidence but you never know what might happen with a team, players fail out/transfer, get in trouble, don't live up to expectations, and of course injuries. So next tim Gus please just say we hope to get better every day and every year. War Eagle Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 hour ago, WDE_OxPx_2010 said: So Wesley misquoted him to make the headline click bait. 1 hour ago, aubiefifty said: Gus Malzahn feels Auburn's 'got a chance to win a championship' "Our offensive staff's going to get right back at it and get ready," he said. "I'm ready to get back on the field with the guys and I think our guys are too. You can just kind of sense that excitement when you've got a chance to win a championship you kind of sense that excitement from a coaches standpoint and a player's standpoint. We're ready to get out there." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 16,778 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 i am willing to bet he knows saying something like this just put more heat on him. so i believe him knowing that and saying that he might have great reasons to think that/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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