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    JP Pegues chooses AU!!!

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    45 minutes ago, Dual-Threat Rigby said:

    Outside of Zep, I would say they really had some great mid-major evals in this period of time. Zep wasn't terrible...but I don't know if I'd say that was a win 

    Yeah it was almost like he sacrificed everything for the team... Even his offense. 😆

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    JP Pegues chooses AU!!!

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    4 hours ago, keeperoftheplains said:

    I don't like players "taking their talents to South Beach" when they encounter adversity.  Call me old school.  Call me out of touch.  Call me a cab.  I'll own any of those labels and more.

    wack-whack.gif

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    The Advantage of Hugh Freeze

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    3 hours ago, TitanTiger said:

    My feeling on the portal QB thing is that Auburn wasn't in position to spend big (or overspend) on one guy and that player be the difference maker, even if the one guy was a QB.  We weren't/aren't a QB away from competing for titles.  This was a roster with several holes in it that needed an influx of talent and other positions that desperately needed depth.  So the money had to be used wisely to build the roster more broadly and I support that approach.  

    I guess if we had unlimited funds for NIL it would be different.  But my impression of OTV is that it's healthy and makes us competitive within the SEC and nationally, but not so overflowing with surplus that we can just drop bags for everyone we could want or need.  We have to make strategic choices.  Maybe once the roster is more stocked, we can focus on a smaller handful of portal guys to spend big on at a position of need.  But we aren't there yet, or at least weren't there as of the 2024 signing class.

    What did the kid from Duke want? He seems like a sure bet and would be perfect for Freeze

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    Spring Practice - 2024 Edition

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    9 hours ago, bigbird said:

    Things will look a lot different this year.  A lot more focus and detail work happening.  

    I've been told that the O has taken a large step forward across the board.  We're young on the DL and probably will look for some depth after spring.  The younger guys are hungry and very coachable.  They aren't waiting on the upperclassmen and are all pushing for PT.  The size and athleticism in that group is insane. Reed, Keyes, Lyndsey, and Blocton definitely pass the eye test. Amaris and Waller will be playing a good bit. Waller was described as an pass rushing savant. 

    In the secondary, Jerrin Thompson has just about locked one Safety position down and Champ Anthony is a name that keeps being talked about.

    Lee and Kite seem destined for the corner spots and Keionte Scott at NB.  There's a lot of young guys but they all have some experience.  I think that will be a tough group to move the ball on.

    I haven't heard much about the LBs, but the freshmen look the part. 

    The OL of Lewis, Wade, Lee, Wright, Miller and some maulers and enjoy it.  We finally have some attitude on the OL.  The left side in particular has been really stout. 

    PT and HB were neck and neck but PT has really stepped up and is seeing things faster and is much more confident.  I believe it will be PT's team but HB will be right there. A lot of confidence in his abilities. Was told, "HB goes out and tries to throw a TD everytime"

    The young receivers, not surprisingly, are impressive.  Cain is a burner and Cam is as advertised but also is a man that is all business.  Jay fair is putting in the work and is doing well. Sam Jackson is another name to keep an eye on.  It's hard to really know how it'll play out until everyone is on campus but, no matter, we will be much better this year. 

    Didn't Scott want to play corner?

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