2018 4* RB Asa Martin Commits to AU!!!

[au75 75]

Welcome to AUBURN ASA 

[lutzcammed 469]

thanks to a few if you on here, I was gonna be totally shocked if Asa went anywhere else.

He fills a huge need and I look forward to seeing him play.

 

I may have to drive over from Huntsville one Friday nite and watch him.

[tbone4jc 2,241]

War Eagle Asa!

[McLoofus 35,182]

26 minutes ago, ellitor said:

He's already a good size at 200 lbs. I'm ok with adding 20 but only if it doesn't hurt his really good agility.

I probably bring up Kenny Irons a little bit too much, but just in terms of his frame Asa reminds me of Kenny.

[ellitor 33,093]

Something very much worth a read IMO...

 

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The Next Chapter: Asa Martin tells story behind Auburn commitment

Chad Simmons | Recruiting Analyst

 

 

Chad Simmons

Rivals 250 running back Asa Martin of Decatur (Ala.) Austin has been focused on Alabama, Auburn, Clemson and Florida for the last few months. On Thursday August 24, the day before his senior season opener, Martin made his decision.

He shares his story on how he came to the conclusion that Auburn is the right school for him.

My football career started when I was four years old in tradition rich Courtland (Ala.). Courtland is a small town in Lawrence County and it is known for producing many talented football and basketball players, and it's football field named, "The Dusk Bowl".

For as along as I can remember I have dreamed of playing in the NFL and to be just like the big boys and play for coach McDonald being a R.A Hubbard Chief. Unfortunately those plans of being a chief didn't live out.

I moved to Decatur (Ala.) when I was 13 years old because my house burned down in the middle of the night. My move to Decatur went smooth since my best friend Fabian had moved to Decatur as well. Football was going great I was starting to make a name for myself throughout the city.

August 14, 2013 is a day that changed my life forever. I woke up to my mom crying and running down stairs — I didn't know why or what happened. I laid back down and watched SportCenter, but little did I know the woman I loved more or just a much as my mom had passed away.

My grandmother Velvet Harris who I called "Ma" was leaving me. It hit me so hard that I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do. I tried my best holding everything in, but deep inside I was hurting and nobody knew it but me.

I came to a cross roads with football and I didn't really want to play anymore. My 8th grade football team had a scrimmage the same day she died and I know she wouldn't want me to give up on my life long dream, so from that day forward, I decided to play for my grandmother and our family — something much bigger than me.

Football started going as good as it ever had. I played on the varsity team as a freshman and had a pretty good year. My sophomore year is when I truly started to leave my mark. That season I rushed for 1,500 years and 13 touchdowns. I received my first offer from Ole Miss and that year as well.

Following my sophomore year I decided to transfer to IMG Academy in Bradenton (Fla.). It turned out to be the best decision within football I've made so far. I focused as closely to football as ever and improved my game tremendously. After my 11th grade season I decided to return home and play my senior season which starts tomorrow.

My life journey so far has been pretty good. I've come across many obstacles and made bad decisions but nobody lives a perfect life. It feels like just yesterday I was a kid living in Courtland, playing football in my grandma's front yard or running down the sidewalk trying to beat the street light home.

I am now 17 years old and deciding which school I want to attend. I've earned 26 offers from schools all over the country. I have met and developed great relationships with college coaches and different people throughout my recruitment process, but I can only attend one school. The school I'm deciding to attend is a school that I'm very comfortable with.

It has great academics, three Heisman Trophy winners and it's known by some as one of college football's RBU. I WILL BE ATTENDING AUBURN UNIVERSITY. WAR DAMN EAGLE!

 

 

 

[AU Is Gold 410]

5 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

I probably bring up Kenny Irons a little bit too much, but just in terms of his frame Asa reminds me of Kenny.

 

5 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

I probably bring up Kenny Irons a little bit too much, but just in terms of his frame Asa reminds me of Kenny.

I do the same thing. Kenny Irons was such a special player and an extremely hard runner. Anytime I see a hard running RB, it instantly reminds me of Irons.

[milehighfan 1,240]

It's official, I can now be ecstatic  I look forward to seeing Asa play for the tigers. 

[around4ever 4,139]

HUGE!!  

[Harp_AU2013 221]

damn university of auburn again

[kd4au 1,145]

Man this BIGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!! We never get kids from Decatur if the turds want them. Welcome to the family Asa.

[austudnt23 1,432]

49 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

I probably bring up Kenny Irons a little bit too much, but just in terms of his frame Asa reminds me of Kenny.

He reminds me of Cadillac and Kenny a little of both. Now those are 2 of the better rbs in Auburn history. His running style reminds me of them though. 

[WFE12 9,191]

1 hour ago, ellitor said:

Something very much worth a read IMO...

 

 

At least he wrote Auburn University in the letter.

[WFE12 9,191]

 

[McLoofus 35,182]

22 minutes ago, austudnt23 said:

He reminds me of Cadillac and Kenny a little of both. Now those are 2 of the better rbs in Auburn history. His running style reminds me of them though. 

Go crazy, Asa.

Yeah, I can get with that.

[im4aual 487]

Welcome to the family Asa

[aujeff11 6,243]

I played against Courtland/ RA Hubbard many times. Know the area pretty well. Thanks

[AuburnNTexas 7,143]

3 hours ago, WFE12 said:

Oh geez really...? wonder how he feels about some of us saying he's not an every down back.

Probably wants to prove to those that they were wrong and I hope he does.  War Eagle and Welcome to the family.

Edited August 24, 2017 by AuburnNTexas

[Samau 110]

WDE! Great pickup! Big addition to this class! Now JF and a few DL and I am really happy!

[AuburnNTexas 7,143]

For those who don't think ASA can be an every down back. He is almost the prototypical back when you realize he is only 17 6' tall 195 pounds. Ideally we like backs in the 5'10-6'1" range and 215 to 225.  He has said he will be an early arrival so he will have all spring and summer in our strength and conditioning program .  I can easily see him putting on 8-10 pounds by fall.

With Chip I don't think we will feature a single back as he likes to spread the ball around and keep his RB's fresh and healthy. This is a great pickup

[mustache eagle 2,402]

this guy will easily be playing at 225 when he is a sophomore ... it will be good weight and he won't lose a step.  I had the impression he was smaller.  Asa will be prototypical NFL size and will continue the long line of Auburn to NFL 1000 yard rushers.  War Eagle, baby!

[auburn4ever 1,266]

Having hearing Asa commit to Auburn is an awesome way to get your day started. Welcome to the Auburn Family, Asa.

[ellitor 33,093]

2 minutes ago, auburn4ever said:

Having hearing Asa commit to Auburn is an awesome way to get your day started. Welcome to the Auburn Family, Asa.

You're just now waking up at 2:30? Must be nice.

[1auburn1 1,120]

Our first potential signee with IMG ties, I believe. 

[bigbird 60,522]

38 minutes ago, ellitor said:

You're just now waking up at 2:30? Must be nice.

His body has been up since 7.

[Coastal Tiger 84]

Happy "Boom" Thursday y'all and War Eagle Asa, welcome to the plains.  Agree with others, he reminds me of a Kenny Irons/Caddy hybrid.  He will fit just fine and we will exploit his talents on opposing D's for a long while.