JerryAU

Somehow this law didn't impede us from giving Tank enough $$ to stay and it didn't stop us from offering Caleb Williams an NIL deal commiserate with other big time programs bidding for his services. 😒 If the law needs to be amended, then amend it. But this law isn't preventing Alabama schools from diving deep into the NIL waters as they want to dive and it sure hasn't prevented Auburn from bringing in any recruit they've tried to sign.

Agreed, especially when Tank got what he wanted and if rumors are true Caleb Williams AU deal was just as lucrative for him as any other program was offering.

Well, we know that law dang sure didn't impede one program in this State. Why is it an obstacle for program and not the other? OR why wasn't it an impediment for the Tank & Caleb Williams deals?

Yeah, I didn't get much from the article as it relates to the old law & the new law. Bottom line Alabama needs to have wide open laws so that they can operate unrestricted. Whatever Texas has is what Alabama should have.

I hadn't heard that. I'd be interested to know what specific impediments this State has compared to Georgia/Florida/Louisiana/Texas, etc.

I know very little about Friend. Are Auburn supporters not willing to pay NIL in tandem with other big time programs, especially on an area of great need like offensive line?

Do you think it has been a failure? 1 out of 5 years AU signed an adequate number of high school olinemen. Compare that to other SEC programs, and it does indeed look like a failure especially when we also see the '22 class tanking.

Well, this crew won't last if they don't seriously step up their oline recruiting next year. Next year is where the rubber meets the road so to speak, get it done or get coaches that will.

I believe you've nailed it with this post. It feels like that's exactly how everything panned out once it was obvious this staff just couldn't land upgrades. Well these 5-6th yr seniors will have a Master's degree when they leave, all on AU's dime.

At some point it feels like you have to yank the band aid off and take your lumps to build the line from scratch. Maybe BH would've done that if his staff had any success getting a few HS linemen + some top portal guys. But it appears that's not something Auburn can do this year, so here we are with veteran guys returning and they'll end up snatching that band aid off after the '22 season. 🤢

How do we know that we can't pull together enough NIL $$ for Oline players? I agree we need to pony up big money for olinemen as it's a position of huge need, but who knows if that's taking place right now or not? Also, what kind of NIL package did we offer CW?

Why would it be a sound business decision for the NFL to fund a farm league? They already get the cream of the crop in experienced and talented college athletes now.

I agree, and you pay the going rate + some to secure top players through NIL. The kid & his fam want a big payday and programs will ante up to get his services.

I doubt BH wants that headache to be honest. If the guy had work ethic problems in that system at uat, he wouldn't cut it here either. You've got the want to do the right thing and do your part 24/7 in both Saban & Harsin's programs.

Good post. I hope these returner's aren't worn down and haven't already hit their ceiling. To compete in this conference you have to be able to match up with SEC caliber linemen and I haven't seen that from the veterans yet.

I can't help but feel sad that #1 we have to rely on the portal so much and #2 it appears can't even pull the *'s in the portal at a desperately needed position group. WTH is wrong with playing oline for the O&B?

Has anyone mentioned that CW & his fam are looking for the best NIL deal he can get & this has turned into a bidding war?

Amen! PM needs to be put out to pasture. He should know when it's time to go and now that he has zero connections within AU AD, it's time to GO.

Tinfoil hats, black helicopters, REC at work? I don't participate in social media and boycotted AL.com over a decade ago. My reference was the recent article from Philip Marshall chastising our fanbase because he claims the negativity is so bad that it has has a negative impact on Auburn recruiting. He even went so far as to question a "former Auburn coach" to corroborate the assertions in his article. I agree 100% that Auburn fans are no different (for better or worse) than any other fickle fanbase as it relates to frustration with coaches and players after a loss. I've felt that AU fans in the past have been more than patient and understanding while we endured complete mediocrity for several years. Other fans would've crucified their HC (i.e. LSU/Orgeron) when he turned in mediocre results which eventually resulted in his termination.

Do Auburn fans really love Auburn win or lose though? This fanbase was chastised just last week for spewing negativity on twitter, etc. to the point where it was alleged we were damaging our own recruiting.

OR come visit when Bruce & his crew are killing it on the court and making us ALL proud Auburn Fans! Look no further than AU Basketball for proof of how passionate and supportive our fans can be!

Pure hatred of the Man Gus Malzhan? No Pure hatred of the AU Administration for handcuffing this program with a one-sided contract extension for a very mediocre HC only to have to pay a king's ransom to get rid of him & his staff? Yes Pure hatred for the years of ignoring the offensive line recruiting? Yes Pure hatred of poor roster management, and inability to evolve and innovate on offense? Yes

Exactly! Anyone take a gander at the uga boards when their undefeated season when to hell in a handbasket in the SECG!!?? How 'bout LSU's fans getting their HC fired 2 yrs after a NC? UF fans had daggers for Dan Mullen for the last 2 yrs and hated his piss poor recruiting resulting in him basically giving up & begging to be fired. This is nothing more than another P. Marshall piece lamenting and trying to chastise the fanbase and it's laughable.

It's not a problem if we can back fill those 1-2 QBs that transfer out with 1-2 top shelf Olinemen. I'm hoping Auburn can trade ^^ up a several notches when guys leave the program.

These kids & more importantly their parents want huge $$package deals$$ now through NIL. Guaranteed $$ up front with installment $$ distributions in the package.