toddc 13,194 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Quarterback Bo Nix impressive, sharp in first practice ByBRANDON MARCELLO 90 minutes ago Share 0 Comments AUBURN, Alabama — It's difficult to live up to the hype. Bo Nix received almost every accolade you could think of inside his home state of Alabama after leading Pinson Valley to back-to-back state titles with his father, Auburn legend Patrick Nix, as his coach. He was rated a 5-star prospect, chose to sign and enroll early at Auburn and compete immediately for the starting job at quarterback. It will not be easy. He's a freshman. He's the youngest quarterback on the roster. But he might also be the most talented quarterback, too. It's early yet, and Auburn only practiced in helmets on the first day of spring practices Monday, but Nix's technique was sound. His velocity on passes of a 5-star quality. He was also on target. He didn't make mistakes, even as those ahead of him early on the depth chart threw low to receivers or overthrew others. All of this occurred in situations without pressure and in one-on-one drills, but everyone has to start somewhere. And Nix is already finding a way to impress as he tries to move his way up the depth chart after splitting reps with the second-team offense during the open viewing portion of practice Monday. Check out this full video of nearly every pass and play (including zone-read options) Nix participated in during the first three periods of the open viewing session of spring practice Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Gatewood won’t go away quietly. Nix better bring it every practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twilli13 600 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I personally think it's gonna be Nix, but would be thrilled if it was Gatewood (think that would mean he's really progressed as a passer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 13,279 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 If nix somehow does win the job over gatewood. Please have a gatewood package. He’s too talented to be riding the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twilli13 600 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Maverick.AU said: If nix somehow does win the job over gatewood. Please have a gatewood package. He’s too talented to be riding the bench Completely agreed. Kid is an absolute beast. And not wildcat with no threat of pass at all. Let the kid keep getting exposure to the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFE12 9,191 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I expect Bo to win the job but if he doesn't I won't be surprised. If not him, hopefully Joey. Bo could definitely have a season like Lawrence did but I won't hold that to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFAN78 3,894 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 If our oline plays respectable, either option should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUsince72 11,084 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Literally pulling for the best QB to win but I'm excited to see Joey's style. Not a knock on Bo but I just feel like Joey would lead Gus to a more 2010 style. On a side note.... Anybody notice Cord's physical size? Starting to look like an NFL tight end IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 33,976 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Nix 4 da win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 8 hours ago, AUsince72 said: Anybody notice Cord's physical size? Starting to look like an NFL tight end IMO. Shaped like Tebow... I also noticed that a good portion of that video has Willis standing next to Gus while the other 3 guys throw. Could just be that Willis has more reps under his belt but still couldn't help but notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_M4_AU 7,793 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 12 hours ago, Maverick.AU said: If nix somehow does win the job over gatewood. Please have a gatewood package. He’s too talented to be riding the bench I understand you comment, but who ever wins the job the other QBs need to be given the opportunity to run the entire offense. I so sick of “packages” that every defense knows what’s coming. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 If Gatewood (or Joiner or...) is as successful running the Wildcat in goal line and short yardage situations as KJ was, then I'll be a big fan of his package. WAIT, NO, THAT'S NOT WHAT I... ugh, I hate you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 13,279 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 33 minutes ago, I_M4_AU said: I understand you comment, but who ever wins the job the other QBs need to be given the opportunity to run the entire offense. I so sick of “packages” that every defense knows what’s coming. JMO. It worked well for Florida with Tebow when everyone knew what was coming. There are things gatewood can do that BO can’t. Instead of running wildcat or some variations with someone with no real threat to pass, at least use gatewoods talent in that role. The “packages” like the wildcat, etc, are not going anywhere as long as Gus is the coach here. A guy with with Gatewood’s skill set gives your offense multiple options, while also taking some of the pressure off a true frosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbrotha12 2,362 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Hope Malik or Gatewood win it for proving our development ability tbh, but not gonna be upset if Nix or Cord get it either. Think we've got 4 guys capable of playing SEC ball. Just gotta figure out who's got their head on straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,909 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Don't care who, just whoever performs the best wins. No bias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_M4_AU 7,793 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 3 hours ago, Maverick.AU said: It worked well for Florida with Tebow when everyone knew what was coming. There are things gatewood can do that BO can’t. Instead of running wildcat or some variations with someone with no real threat to pass, at least use gatewoods talent in that role. The “packages” like the wildcat, etc, are not going anywhere as long as Gus is the coach here. A guy with with Gatewood’s skill set gives your offense multiple options, while also taking some of the pressure off a true frosh. The bolded part is the reason for my earlier comment. I’m sure JG is capable of running the entire offense and can if Gus can discover the things he does better than BN, I would love to see him split time with the starter and keep the defense guessing what is coming next. Gus hasn’t done it yet and maybe it’s because he hasn’t had the trust required in his back up QB. Maybe a new beginnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jAUSon 2,836 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Package. lols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Eye 7 2,535 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I’m happy with whoever wins as long as he has proven he is the best of the four. What I really hope for is whoever wins that Gus puts them in a position to win. That means he tailor fits the offense to their abilities. Every QB has his strength and weakness the OC has to recognize them and work the offense to that end. Good example of how even a good coach can screw it up. Last year Clemson vs uat game. Clemson came in playing against Tua’s strength. uat should have responded sooner with JH but instead they waited till they were 3 scores down to bring in a running QB in a throwing situation. That’s been part of Gus’s problem the past few years, trying to fit square pegs in round holes. Doesn’t matter who calls the plays if the don’t call the right ones the results are the same. I also caution those who take a lot from the Purdue game, the HUNH can do well against a slow B1G team but it’s not going to do that well against the uga, uat and Clemson’s of the world. They have changed the type players they use from the 2014 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 13,279 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 5 hours ago, McLoofus said: If Gatewood (or Joiner or...) is as successful running the Wildcat in goal line and short yardage situations as KJ was, then I'll be a big fan of his package. WAIT, NO, THAT'S NOT WHAT I... ugh, I hate you guys. 37 minutes ago, jAUSon said: Package. lols Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker 2,457 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Is it me, or was Bo's delivery or arm speed noticeably faster? Does that translate into a quicker delivery? It has to right? Obviously a 30 second clip means nothing, but I noticed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percolator 51 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I'm telling you all today, March 19th that Malik is starting the season at QB. He won't remain the starter but he'll start the season. Gus is big on trust and I believe he trusts Malik more than anyone else. I've just seen too much of Gus to think otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn2Eugene 2,317 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Percolator said: I'm telling you all today, March 19th that Malik is starting the season at QB. He won't remain the starter but he'll start the season. Gus is big on trust and I believe he trusts Malik more than anyone else. I've just seen too much of Gus to think otherwise. Yeah nothing like the ole Gus taking 3 or 4 games to figure out his best lineup. Trust be damned. The most talented should start. We should not let someone start just because they have been around the longest... That's #ButGus for you. I've never in my life seen a coach who just wastes the "preseason" as much as Gus does. Maybe by game 4 he will figure out his teams strengths and weaknesses. Unfortunately for Gus, starting the season that way in 2019 may just be the straw that breaks the camel's back. I hope he can do something he has NEVER done in his time as head coach of Auburn and have his best lineup figured out by game 1 and not game 3 or 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 6,050 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 No matter who the quarterback is, they need live reps and lots of them. After months to prepare for spring ball our HC said he still does not know if the qb's will go live or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auskip07 930 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Percolator said: I'm telling you all today, March 19th that Malik is starting the season at QB. He won't remain the starter but he'll start the season. Gus is big on trust and I believe he trusts Malik more than anyone else. I've just seen too much of Gus to think otherwise. you do know your post does have a time stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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