ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Super bored at work and it got me thinking... who is one player that you loved but maybe wasn't everyone else's? Can't be the big names or the "fan favorites" like Cam, Tre Mason, Lutz, Bo, Sullivan, etc. For me it's gotta be Emory Blake. I always loved watching him play throughout his career and felt like he could've put up huge numbers had he had a better offense surrounding him! What about you guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheartkc 6,150 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Easy... Tre Smith. Undersized 3/4 string running back who should have basically ridden the bench for 4 years, but instead humiliated bama like few have before or since and is still seen, even to this day, on our most recent hype video for a heads up special teams play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,109 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Tom Banks..................guy was crazy as hell but damn he knew how to party and scare the crap out of a recruit. Plus he would go to battle for any of his teammates. Had a good career in the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Great topic and choice. Sooooo many options. I can't decide between Tommy Jackson and Terrell Zachary. Big Mario Fannin fan, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augolf1716 21,109 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 minute ago, McLoofus said: Great topic and choice. Sooooo many options. I can't decide between Tommy Jackson and Terrell Zachary. Big Mario Fannin fan, too. Don't you mean Super Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish 73 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Don Machen was talented on both sides of the ball. Bear Bryant said pound for pound Machen was the best player in the SEC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82be 14,423 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Tough to answer because there are several but Phil Gargis and Brandon Cox were a couple of guys I liked watching play because of their toughness. Brandon overcame a lot and got hit a lot but always got back up. I love that attitude in a QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleCoTiger 1,957 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 36 minutes ago, lionheartkc said: Easy... Tre Smith. Undersized 3/4 string running back who should have basically ridden the bench for 4 years, but instead humiliated bama like few have before or since and is still seen, even to this day, on our most recent hype video for a heads up special teams play. Gonna agree with you on Tre Smith. "AU's starters at running back are out with injury for this year's Iron Bowl. The Tigers don't stand a chance." - All of the Alabama and national sports media, 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUIH1 1,515 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Buddy McClinton wde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milehighfan 1,240 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Mikey Zofko. Guy was a tough as nails and mean as a snake RB. Also enjoyed a nice career in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUld fAUx@ 2,584 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 hour ago, ClaytonAU said: Super bored at work and it got me thinking... who is one player that you loved but maybe wasn't everyone else's? Can't be the big names or the "fan favorites" like Cam, Tre Mason, Lutz, Bo, Sullivan, etc. For me it's gotta be Emory Blake. I always loved watching him play throughout his career and felt like he could've put up huge numbers had he had a better offense surrounding him! What about you guys? Would Coach Burns qualify here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubaseball 2,596 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Ron Stallworth. Solid player and better person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDE_OxPx_2010 5,297 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Since D Craig was probably everyone else's favorite, I'll have to say Karsten Bailey. He was the first Auburn player I remember being in awe of. This was back in the mid 1990's when I was still a kid and a Tennessee fan. (I finally transferred to Auburn in 2008 as a junior, rest is all WDE.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwillMac6 20,671 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Courtney Taylor and Tristan Trick Daddy Davis!!! Always was huge fans of them in high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFTiger 282 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Connie Fredrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidiAU 1,270 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 23 minutes ago, GwillMac6 said: Courtney Taylor and Tristan Trick Daddy Davis!!! Always was huge fans of them in high school. I loved CT! I had class with him and he was always really cool. I'll add Darvin Adams and David Irons. And my fav player these last few years has been Jeremy Johnson - no lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwillMac6 20,671 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, AidiAU said: I loved CT! I had class with him and he was always really cool. I'll add Darvin Adams and David Irons. And my fav player these last few years has been Jeremy Johnson - no lie. DAVID IRONS!!!! the best recent corner we have had imo!!!! he had so much swag, grit and heart! Love those irons brothers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidiAU 1,270 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, GwillMac6 said: DAVID IRONS!!!! the best recent corner we have had imo!!!! he had so much swag, grit and heart! Love those irons brothers!!! He was my fav - I even received a signed jersey of his one year for a Christmas. I remember during one Florida game him doing the "chomp chomp" at the Gators (during warm up maybe?) with some weird humping motion. Loved his passion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,512 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 STUMP! Josh Thompson Marcellus Mostella Chris Shelling Larry casher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgarrett7 957 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Eric Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerbelle 5,299 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Onterio McCalebb. He overcame a lot just to get to Auburn. He was vital to Auburn's 2010 championship season and he was always a favorite of mine. I also love Eltoro Freeman.....just because....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PATir8ncMPU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwillMac6 20,671 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, AidiAU said: He was my fav - I even received a signed jersey of his one year for a Christmas. I remember during one Florida game him doing the "chomp chomp" at the Gators (during warm up maybe?) with some weird humping motion. Loved his passion! that is awesome!!!! do you have said jersey framed in your office or anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80Tiger 899 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 53 minutes ago, AFTiger said: Connie Fredrick I am with you AF. Even had his his number on my AU jersey as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltyTiger 7,793 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Dick Smaltz. Sullivan's other receiver. Scott Bolton. Coach Dyes reverse specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordoAU 87 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Zach Clayton. Dude was a bull and had a lot to do with Fairley's success due to it being impossible to ignore the strongest player on the 2010 team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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