2017 Fall Camp - Mon, Aug 7 (Scrimmage)

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

46 minutes ago, auburnphan said:

twitter saying Tega started out with 1st team o-line.  

 

First-team OL: LT Prince Tega Wanogho, LG Mike Horton, C Austin Golson, RG Braden Smith, RT Darius James.

 

I personally really like this lineup.

[WarEagle1983 2,185]

58 minutes ago, auburnphan said:

twitter saying Tega started out with 1st team o-line.  

 

First-team OL: LT Prince Tega Wanogho, LG Mike Horton, C Austin Golson, RG Braden Smith, RT Darius James.

 

If Dunn does have a chance of being our starting C, it would be nice for him to get some run with the 1st team at some point. I personally think that there's plenty of talent with the OL and there may be some over thinking going on. 

[WFE12 9,191]

1 hour ago, auburnphan said:

twitter saying Tega started out with 1st team o-line.  

 

First-team OL: LT Prince Tega Wanogho, LG Mike Horton, C Austin Golson, RG Braden Smith, RT Darius James.

 

I would not be mad at this lineup at all. 

[gr82b4au 5,568]

1 hour ago, Maverick.AU said:

I personally really like this lineup.

YES!!! This OL makes sense!! Smith is an all-american guard. Back where he should be! Give Tega a shot. 

[auburnphan 6,050]

Tega has the athleticism to be an elite left tackle(if ready), James more suited for right tackle in my opinion.  I like it as well

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

16 minutes ago, auburnphan said:

Tega has the athleticism to be an elite left tackle(if ready), James more suited for right tackle in my opinion.  I like it as well

Exactly my view as well. The big thing with Tega is if he is "ready", but I say give him a shot. 

[Auskip 196]

9 hours ago, McLoofus said:

Good gravy. Somebody tell @augolf1716, stat. 

Hopefully he didn't actually see the pictures. We want him to make it through the season.

[WarEagle1983 2,185]

2 hours ago, Maverick.AU said:

Exactly my view as well. The big thing with Tega is if he is "ready", but I say give him a shot. 

This is what scares me about Tega. I know at some point you have to give guys a shot to prove if they're as good as you think. However, with having JS...i'm not sure if i want to found out with a new QB and Tega guarding his blind side. Even with Sean i'd be a bit concerned b/c as we know Sean is not that mobile and has injury issues. James would give me some comfort at LT but still a concern on passing downs. But def. lesser of an unknown compared to Tega. On paper that OL does look good. Seems to be a good battle going on between Horton and Bell for a Guard spot. 

[toddc 13,194]

Did I hear right that is wasn't JS but sw who threw the interceptions? Any updates on this?

[passthebiscuits 6,845]

2 minutes ago, toddc said:

Did I hear right that is wasn't JS but sw who threw the interceptions? Any updates on this?

There was a lot of back and forth between qbs. I was there, and I am almost positive that JS was in there for the Dean INT and I'm less sure about the 2nd...but I don't guess it matters that much in the first scrimmage. (People get too freaked out about these things.) 

and...the plays were vanilla and it seemed like we ran the same plays over and over getting a sense of check downs.

i will admit that I was behind the team during the scrimmage at ground level so it's not that easy to know...and there were other things going on. So mea culpa if I'm wrong.

[toddc 13,194]

Sec country said on live Facebook viewing it had been misreported by DDavis or Darrel Williams ??? n his interview , and that latter in the day it was being reported it was sw who threw pi six! I'm not worried either way in first scrimmage, but the board blew up when everyone thought it was JS and the sky was falling for a few!!!! Even the articles were jumping on board about what JS 's interceptions meant for our future at qb!

[boomstick 1,315]

52 minutes ago, toddc said:

Did I hear right that is wasn't JS but sw who threw the interceptions? Any updates on this?

Multiple people on various boards who claim to have been at the scrimmage say JS threw the pick 6 to Dean. So, at the very least, he threw one, and a very trusted poser here said JS threw two INTs. That is why I don't get the retractions that all of the major Auburn outlets ran with late yesterday. But like PTB said, it isn't really a big deal. INTs in a basic scrimmage aren't very telling, especially when there's no context around the INTs. 

[WFE12 9,191]

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Stidham reportedly struggled in the Tigers’ first scrimmage of the fall according to Josh Vitale of OANow.com. The former 4-star JUCO prospect took a couple of sacks while also tossing one interception (previous report said two INTs, but it has been confirmed that he threw just one INT) — which was returned for a touchdown by defensive back Jamel Dean.

 

Just for clarification purposes.....

[CleCoTiger 1,957]

On 8/8/2017 at 0:05 AM, AuburnTiger4Life said:

 Byran Matthews. He's the AU sports reporter that makes Donald Trump look smart.

[CleCoTiger 1,957]

17 hours ago, Maverick.AU said:

Thoughts?

 

I think Cole Cubelic knows a thing or two about playing offensive line. How it all shakes out though? I'll wait and see.

[aubiefifty 16,775]

montgomeryadvertiser.com

 

Auburn practice #7 notes/observations: Major shakeups at OL

Matthew Stevens, Montgomery Advertiser

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Auburn offensive line coach Herb Hand directing practice instructions to Darius James (78) as Prince Tega Wanagho (76) watches. (Photo: Matthew Stevens/Advertiser)

AUBURN – Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn has said some constant tinkering will occur with the offensive line units and that’s exactly what we saw Tuesday in the final 20-minute media viewing window of preseason camp.

"Like I've been saying for a while, there comes a time that you've got to starting putting the piece of the puzzle and putting guys in specific positions. We're getting closer to that," Malzahn said Monday after the first scrimmage. "There was a lot of mixing and matching. We gave a lot of guys opportunities. The two fifth-year seniors, they got a lot of reps today. Our young guys got a lot of reps today. It was good from that standpoint."

The Montgomery Advertiser was present for the final practice session open to the media until a bowl game and here are the observations/notes

• Players were just in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts Tuesday so it was similar to the first two open media viewing sessions in that regard.

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Auburn receivers on the jugs machine in a preseason practice. Matthew Stevens

• The first-team offensive line made major personnel changes as Prince Tega Wanogho was getting pass protection reps at left tackle. The first-team was as follows from left to right: Prince Tega Wanogho, Mike Horton, Austin Golson, Braden Smith and Darius James. This puts the former defensive lineman from St. James School as a starter for the first time in preseason camp and allows drops Smith back in at right guard where he is a preseason All-America selection.
• The second-team offensive line was: Bailey Sharp, Marquel Harrell, Casey Dunn, Wilson Bell and Prince Michael Sammons.

• Freshman linebacker T.D. Moultry, who is expected to compete for playing time in his freshman season, was fully dressed today after missing a practice and a scrimmage session last week. The defensive line was still missing two members as sophomore defensive end Marlon Davidson and junior defensive tackle Andrew Williams were not active. Both players were noticeably limping as they watch their teammates go through drills.

• Ian Shannon and walk-on Aidan Marshall continued punting drills with the older Shannon having a wonderful day on his hang time, distance and speed at getting the punt off quickly. Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn went out to view the reps with a stop watch today to measure the time between snaps and kick. Daniel Carlson did attempt some punts after arriving late from field goal drills and was the second best of the trio.

• The first-team defensive line was: Jeff Holland, Dontavius Russell, Derrick Brown and Nick Coe; second-team defensive line was: Tyrone Truesdell, Byron Cowart, Martavious Bryant and Paul James III.

• Jarrett Stidham and Sean White were still trading first-team reps at quarterback.

Selected Auburn players are scheduled to speak to the media around 6 p.m. CT tonight.

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[auburnphan 6,050]

3 hours ago, CleCoTiger said:

 

I think Cole Cubelic knows a thing or two about playing offensive line. How it all shakes out though? I'll wait and see.

Cole is quoting Jay Tate in that tweet

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8 hours ago, WFE12 said:

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Stidham reportedly struggled in the Tigers’ first scrimmage of the fall according to Josh Vitale of OANow.com. The former 4-star JUCO prospect took a couple of sacks while also tossing one interception (previous report said two INTs, but it has been confirmed that he threw just one INT) — which was returned for a touchdown by defensive back Jamel Dean.

 

Just for clarification purposes.....

No one struggled. JS did throw a couple picks but it wasn't a big deal. I wouldn't worry about anything you hear from the 1st scrim. Really just getting players use to the reps of the plays. Very vanilla. All things would have changed had KP or even KJ been in the backfield. Neither were and the D tee'd off on the O. KP and KJ will not be tackled to the ground during fall practice BTW. 

I think most here know I'm not a SSPer, especially with Gus. But this offense is going to be damn good. Moving Prince in at tackle could be the missing element on the line. If he can do a serviceable job the first couple of games watch out. I'm told the kid has the tools just needs the reps. 

[McLoofus 35,182]

The uproar over who threw the picks has really surprised me. I can't fathom why anyone would care in the first scrimmage of fall camp. 

[I_M4_AU 7,804]

34 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

The uproar over who threw the picks has really surprised me. I can't fathom why anyone would care in the first scrimmage of fall camp. 

I believe it's because the fact that JS threw an INT doesn't fit into their narrative and they are totally sold in the perception JS is so superior to SW.  There's internet creds involved here.

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7 minutes ago, I_M4_AU said:

I believe it's because the fact that JS threw an INT doesn't fit into their narrative and they are totally sold in the perception JS is so superior to SW.  There's internet creds involved here.

For me, it was more for clarification. Had some reports saying it was White, others saying it was Stidman. Then you hear it was both of them...

[I_M4_AU 7,804]

10 minutes ago, FASTCOMPANY said:

For me, it was more for clarification. Had some reports saying it was White, others saying it was Stidman. Then you hear it was both of them...

I understand your need to know as trying to find a source that is credible.  My statement was for all the bloggers and people who are paid to get clicks.  It's just wait and see for me, after the last few years that's all I got.

[NorthGATiger 1,801]

On 8/7/2017 at 10:07 PM, RunInRed said:

 

 

 

Gus is showing the guys where the bleachers are so that they know where they will be running if things don't improve lol!

 

 

 

[ValleyTiger 2,894]

2 hours ago, McLoofus said:

The uproar over who threw the picks has really surprised me. I can't fathom why anyone would care in the first scrimmage of fall camp. 

Yeah. It'd be great if Gus & co. would release scrimmage stats. I mean what in the hell would THAT hurt? Nothing, but it'd sure be appreciated. 

[McLoofus 35,182]

10 minutes ago, ValleyTiger said:

Yeah. It'd be great if Gus & co. would release scrimmage stats. I mean what in the hell would THAT hurt? Nothing, but it'd sure be appreciated. 

I hear ya, but it sounds like coaches everywhere are buttoning everything up. Maybe Gus was actually cutting edge with his paranoia...