TexasTiger 13,028 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Since he's not likely to start at QB for two years, does he play basketball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,873 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I don't see that as a possibility at all. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,740 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Both Gus and JJ said he was "football only" right after he signed. I don't think we'll see him in an Auburn basketball uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 13,028 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Both Gus and JJ said he was "football only" right after he signed. I don't think we'll see him in an Auburn basketball uniform. Not exactly what was said: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/no_basketball_plans_for_auburn.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,740 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Both Gus and JJ said he was "football only" right after he signed. I don't think we'll see him in an Auburn basketball uniform. Not exactly what was said: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2013/05/no_basketball_plans_for_auburn.html Pretty close. Quoting from the headline in article you linked: "No basketball plans for Auburn's Jeremy Johnson, who's 'fighting for starting quarterback job" PS: Redshirt or not, JJ is one snap away from being the starting QB. He'll spend no time on roundball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarAJEagle 5 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I sure hope not, would much rather have him focused on football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzurd24 11 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I hope not, Barbee might make him transfer all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,830 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I hope not, Barbee might make him transfer all together. lololol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnphan 6,050 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 No...easy answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,873 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I hope not, Barbee might make him transfer all together. That's pretty good right there. Ha!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,174 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I hope not, Barbee might make him transfer all together. ROLF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANSBY 0 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I love AU basketball and I'm a Jeremy Johnson fan.....suffice it to say the only way JJ steps on the court during a bball game is to hold up the letter "N" as the crowd spells out AUBURN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aucanucktiger 1,798 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Wonder why Gus is so adamant about no basketball for JJ. We have a pretty good tradition of 2 sport athletes (Bo, Frank Thomas, Tim Hudson, various track guys, etc). I can see a primarily basketball guy not being allowed to play football b/c of the injury potential and I can see a primarily baseball hitter not being allowed to play football (learning to hit curves is 24/7/365) and JJ may not be Charlie Ward, but...just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,740 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Wonder why Gus is so adamant about no basketball for JJ. We have a pretty good tradition of 2 sport athletes (Bo, Frank Thomas, Tim Hudson, various track guys, etc). I can see a primarily basketball guy not being allowed to play football b/c of the injury potential and I can see a primarily baseball hitter not being allowed to play football (learning to hit curves is 24/7/365) and JJ may not be Charlie Ward, but...just wondering. Clue me in: What second sport did Tim Hudson play? I can't recall him doing that but my rememberer ain't what it used to be. As for Bo and Frank, they weren't quarterbacks and Frank dropped football early on. After his soph year, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravejd 3,271 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 So can JJ redshirt in football and play in basketball during the same year? I imagine the answer to this is no but just wasn't sure.... Also....I agree that it is highly unlikely JJ ever plays basketball. You might could get away with that at another position but not QB. I'm never a fan of a QB playing multiple sports. It can work but usually doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANSBY 0 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Wonder why Gus is so adamant about no basketball for JJ. We have a pretty good tradition of 2 sport athletes (Bo, Frank Thomas, Tim Hudson, various track guys, etc). I can see a primarily basketball guy not being allowed to play football b/c of the injury potential and I can see a primarily baseball hitter not being allowed to play football (learning to hit curves is 24/7/365) and JJ may not be Charlie Ward, but...just wondering. Clue me in: What second sport did Tim Hudson play? I can't recall him doing that but my rememberer ain't what it used to be. As for Bo and Frank, they weren't quarterbacks and Frank dropped football early on. After his soph year, I believe. Prob meant Gabe Gross. Jake Drum and Clifton Robinson also played f-ball and basketball (neither very well). Bo ran track too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,740 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 So can JJ redshirt in football and play in basketball during the same year? I imagine the answer to this is no but just wasn't sure.... Also....I agree that it is highly unlikely JJ ever plays basketball. You might could get away with that at another position but not QB. I'm never a fan of a QB playing multiple sports. It can work but usually doesn't. The answer to that is yes. However, if he's playing/practicing basketball he's not studying football. That's not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,873 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 JJ ain't gonna play basketball fellas. The coaches probably frown on him even playing a pickup game with his friends. Nothing good can come of it, only bad. As far as Charlie Ward goes, if he were at FSU now, he probably wouldnt play bb either (or he'd have to make a choice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 So can JJ redshirt in football and play in basketball during the same year? I imagine the answer to this is no but just wasn't sure.... Also....I agree that it is highly unlikely JJ ever plays basketball. You might could get away with that at another position but not QB. I'm never a fan of a QB playing multiple sports. It can work but usually doesn't. The answer to that is yes. However, if he's playing/practicing basketball he's not studying football. That's not going to happen. Yep....most of the dual or three sport athletes were back in the day before football became a year-around sport. Now if JJ were a point guard with college potential that might be another story. In the case of JJ however...there are a thousand 6-6" swing F/G and he's better off devoting his time to film study and QB fundamentals....and maybe put on some weight/muscle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGoo 2,664 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I hope not, Barbee might make him transfer all together. :bow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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