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Is Auburn still overall No. 1 seed? Where does Virginia rank nationally? Is their performance a surprise or was this expected from the Cavaliers?  Being challenged in the Regionals is a good thing for our Tigers going into NCAA finals I would think. Will our guys coast in as runner-up or put on a charge to win the Regionals outright? WDE Tiger Golf team!!

If CBP had the resources that Blue Bloods have, he wouldn't have to look for diamonds in the rough. Duke, UNC, UK, Kansas, and UConn have plenty of talent without taking a chance. Of course now and then a kid might slip in at one of these schools and be a problem. But those coaches can afford to sit his butt at the end of the bench.  WDE CBP!!

Hope this kid sticks with us, but commitment doesn't mean the same as it did in the day.  It's a long time until signing day. Ole Miss and MSU NIL will probably have something to say before it's all over .It's hard to get overly excited about early out of state commits. I think we've already had a few to decommit. Let's hope our coaches have learned form this.  WDE!!

Like most of you I hope and think CBT will be back at Auburn next season. His biggest challenge may be trying to keep his talented guys from entering the transfer portal. I feel sure they all like Butch, but they also want to do what best for their careers. Most of us are pulling for you coach, but more importantly we're all pulling for Auburn to bounce back.

CBP may have to rethink his pt minutes distribution philosophy of about 25 minutes for starters and 15 for the backup.  Obviously that's with a plus or minus based on who is hot. I think this should help recruiting of backups but may be a negative if we are going after starters from portal. But Looks like we're going to have problems with portal recruiting even for depth guys because of NIL, unless we find a diamond in the rough that no one is really looking at. That being said, Coach will figure it out.

College basketball is totally different than it was a few years ago. No way were Jacobi and Walker going to pass up the opportunity of going pro. I doubt if CBP even tried to recruit them to stay.robably advised them to go.  It seems like a generation ago, but Broome and Kessler were in the same HS class.

I'm not sure if we even take a good look at transfers from the power programs. CBP seems to prefer recruiting players from Mid level or lower schools, and has done pretty well for the most part. Besides being less expensive, these kids are working hard to take a step up.  Kessler from UNC was probably just an anomaly plus a good relationship developed over several years. KD from UGA probably happened because KD's style doesn't really fit at many places. One reason for going hard after long shot recruits and making  the final two or three for  legit. 5* HS kids is it could give us a leg up if they decide to transfer after a couple of  years.

It was puzzling that a player with so much talent had bounced around with what, 4 teams? Sadly, now I know.

In today's world there may not be a lock anywhere, unless maybe a legacy now and then.

Good win. Widra is a very good athlete. For whatever reason she's seldom mentioned as an everyday player. I understand she was in a big slump last year.  Our offense could use another power lefty bat. I sure hope she gets more swings. WDE!!

With my untrained eye, Cobb seems like the most impressive all round back. But I trust our Coaches. They see them every day. Who knows? Coach Nix may adjust the depth chart after Spring.

Both lefty pitchers too. Announcers, coaches and teammates will all probably get confused. Lol

3 hours ago, Mikey said:

If we fans are disappointed with Aden Holloway's lack of progress, think of how he must feel. It will take a super sales job to keep him from transferring out.

You nailed it Mikey. His minutes would take a hit with Tre becoming a rising star and the No.1 rated PG coming in. My guess is Aden might want a fresh start. Hope I'm wrong but it would make sense.

I think we have a small enough QB room, so hopefully everyone will get plenty of opportunities. People keep saying WW will be good a couple of years down the road and seem to discount him for '24. The top ten rated '24 QBs (and White is no. 5 as I recall) they all think they are talented enough to win the job at some point in '24 season. If they aren't starting in a couple of years most likely will move on. CHF has invested a lot in Walker White and doesn't want to lose him. I just feel sure he and Hank will be given every opportunity. They've had his eye for a long time. I  may be wrong (usually am) but I think Walker will be ready. And Hank just needed more weight and strength. He really looks poised. I'm excited about these kids. If nothing else they will light a fire under rears of HG and PT.  WDE!!

I thought we signed WW, 5th best in the nation.

Interesting question..... I would think it depends on how committed and how serious this decision is deemed by our staff. I wonder how many 2025 offers are actually committable at this time? I assume KJ"s would be one of them.

I always felt Salter quickly exited the portal when he found out AU QB job wouldn't be handed to him. He would have to earn it. That could change after Spring. I think Austin and Freeze want to focus with the young QBs (WW and HB) first. If they are not ready CHF would probably turn to Salter since they have a relationship already. No knowledge just speculation.

Schrader was leading SEC rusher by about 500 yards, so it's possible for sure. Glad we will have him at Auburn. I will always support AU, but at the same time if he was my son or grandson I would encourage him to take a scholarship at somewhere like UAB or UNA. He would get a real chance there and with the transfer portal some bigger schools are always looking.

Since he has only one year of eligibility, I can't imagine him going to a program with a No. 1 QB firmly established. The problem I would think is getting into school even with late registration to be eligible for spring practice.

If we are not looking for a DC does that mean CK is a silent commit?

Could be a silver lining there if Muschamp is looking for a job. Although I doubt if we would have an opening for him.

Last night's game was ugly for sure, but the the good guys pulled it out somehow. Our returning players willed it. They have all improved more than I thought they would or could. I don't care who starts because there will be minutes for 9, 10, or 11 guys. They all will play. And CBP makes sure they have plenty in the tank for crunch time. I know Coach won't do it, but a well rested five for the final push for me are the returnees, Johni, Dylan, Jaylin, K.D., and Tre. With Dylan we have rebounding, rim protecting and a couple of lob jams. Jaylin is still our best 3 IMO. These guys just play much smarter than last year and make fewer bad decisions and turnovers. Balanced pt is good throughout the game, but right now I trust those five at crunch time. The newbies will improve and adjust to the speed of SEC and hopefully be ready for tournament and next year. They have to be. WDE!

38 minutes ago, NWALA Tiger said:

Are we about to lose Dillon Wade?

Did he play for Montgomery?

Bo Nix started as a true freshman after coming in for spring practice. WW seems more developed and ready than Bo, so I wouldn't count him out or HB who I don't believe came in for spring. Maybe I'm wrong. Regardless of our resident expert opinions, I think Kent Austin and CHF know QBs.  If coaches spend the time developing the young guys over some portal transferee looking for a job handed to him, I think AU could surprise some folks this fall. Just MHO. WDE!!

Not a difficult read for Milroe. He stood back there with plenty of time to survey the end zone. Looking for single coverage and preferably one of the two back corners. One had a single defender with his back to the QB. Bingo!