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I see Niebuhr posted an article 2 hours ago talking about a "change of plans" for Stidham. Can anyone elaborate on what the article is saying?

Great minds...

I agree with you, but with Sumlin having never met Stidham face to face, I can't see A&M jumping back in it. Would Stidham meet with Sumlin if he reached out? Of course. But IMO, it's too late in the race and Gus/Lashlee have established too much of a relationship with him. You can tell in Stidham's interview he has been much more mature about his recruitment vs. 2 years ago by being "blunt" and telling coaches up front "this is what I'm looking for." He has been weeding them out in the first phone call. To have Sumlin come in full force these last 5 days after being absent throughout the entire process would have to draw several questions from Stidham.

This is the major question before the 12th.

I know Stidham's feelings would change, but I can't see A&M being so far out of this race for awhile, then launching themselves back in it just because they hired a QB Coach. Why would the hire of a QB Coach change Sumlin's mind about Stidham, esp given as you pointed out, he's never met Stidham face to face? I just do not see A&M getting back in it.

It sounded like a magazine or a letter hitting a table. Or possibly slapping his leg. Regardless, the timing immediately after he said it was most def frustration. And yes, the tone of his voice validated his frustration too.

Listen for yourself. 5:32 mark...

I can't imagine that happening. The Monds have been rumored to have given Sumlin his orders, thus why he's backed off. If A&M were to break that promise by signing both, it would no doubt be another QB sh!tstorm for A&M. Plus in Stidham's own words yesterday in that interview about A&M, "I don't know what's been going on. I haven't really talked to them much lately." You can hear him slap something after he says it in frustration.

For me, it would be the biggest punch in the gut in recruiting ever. To have A&M THIS far in the rearview mirror at this stage was unfathomable one month ago. He is 100% essential at making a legit SEC Championship run next season. Without him, IMO, our chances drop below 50%. It is that drastic.

Cool. And you're entitled to your opinion that he appeared to regress. My opinion is that he progressed. Part of that was due to the addition of Duke Williams making sick catches. Part of it was due to defenses scheming on the ZR. Part of it was due to the losses of Robinson, Kozan, Mason and Prosch and that unstoppable running game. I watched Marshall become more accurate and deliberate with his passes in 2014. I'm sure part of it was scheme from the coaches, putting Williams in the slot, and making quick, deliberate slant passes a strength that season. Many of those slants were knocked down by defensive linemen, which kept his stats from being even higher. It just so happened Marshall had the arm strength to make those passes, thus ALL of his passing stats improved (minus one more INT). Regardless if it was coaching scheme, taking advantage of Duke Williams underneath and Sammie Coates deep, taking what the defense was giving them or Marshall's arm strength or a combination of them all, Marshall progressed in the passing game in 2014. I highly doubt we are. If we can bring Kendal aboard, great. If not, I still think we sign Stidham.

NP. The majority of my posts are level-headed. I call all facets of AU football how I see em, good, bad or ugly, regardless if the board agrees with em or not. IF we land Stidham, "most" here will do back flips. "Some" will continue to toot White's horn. IF we don't land Stidham, "most" will continue to toot White's horn. That's just how it is.

Never said they were a selling point to Kendal. In fact, the biggest selling point for Kendal to AU in any capacity is because of Art's relationship with Gus.

No appear to it. Neither did he regress. He progressed.

So zero chance Gus met Kendal nor Art talked about Kendal. All Gus came back with was Art info only. Nothing else?

Of course Gus was familiar with Rhett for several years, but he had never given the play-calling responsibilities to him until 2015. My point is Chizik got Gus from Tulsa on the strength of his #1 ranked offense, a program that can easily run up scores on the AAC. Chizik took a big chance on him in "some" people's eyes. We were laughed at and criticized for hiring a "high school coach" by everyone...even our own fans. It (the risk) wouldn't be much different this time with Kendal, esp if he was brought in as a QB Coach because Rhett appears cemented as OC for 2017. Worst case in that scenario is Rhett leaves in 2018 and Kendal is promoted to OC. Kendal will have learned from his dad, Gus and Rhett. Young guys have to start somewhere and learn from someone(s).

https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2016/02/auburn_gus_malzahn_meets_with_art_briles.html You may not have an idea, but I'm betting Gus does.

Fine. Where was this statement several pages back?

Marshall's passing progressed from 2013 to 2014. 2013: 143.17 efficiency, 59.4% completion percentage, 14 TDs 2014: 151.09 efficiency, 60.8% completion percentage, 20 TDs

Chizik hired Gus after 3 years as an OC. Gus hired Rhett after 1 year as an OC in the Southern Conference. Obviously, I need to post more.

HAHA! YOU SEE THIS? THIS IS BLOOD! Great promo from 2/20/1988! Almost got Flair banned on WTBS and Jim Crockett's wrestling license yanked. Sorry...back on topic..........

Mine was.....

Right I know. I was replying to WDE's "AU could pay good $, like uat does, for consulting positions" I can't see Kendal settling for a consultant position.

Shocker. But wait...my bammer buds told me Kiffin is gone and Sark is taking over. Sorry...back on topic...........

Agreed. After all the Lashlee rumors died a week ago, no way now, esp with Lashlee leading the charge w Stidham. My hope now, and has been for months, is Gus finds a spot for Kendal. QB Coach would be perfect for everyone involved.

Sark only makes 35K at bammer as an offensive consultant.