aufan57 922 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) Saw several tweets from AU beat writers, that Toney was at H-Back in pre-game warmup. Also, Slade back at right guard and Young left guard. WarEagleExtra @wareagleextra 12m Just got back from the field a few minutes ago, but wanted to note that Cameron Toney, a LB by trade, was working with the H-backs. Justin Hokanson @JHokanson 8m #Bolt: Chad Slade, Avery Young swap positions along the offensive line http://auburn.247sports.com/Bolt/Slade-Young-swap-positions-31523561?Notification.Success=Your+Bolt+has+been+successfully+created …. @Auburn247 #Auburn Edited September 27, 2014 by aufan57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leglessdan 1,934 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednilla 4,701 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Probably trying a few different things against our last non-conference game for a couple of months to get the blocking jump started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war eagle6 0 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Gus needs someone who is physical and not afraid of contact! I like the move, instant success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednilla 4,701 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Gus needs someone who is physical and not afraid of contact! I like the move, instant success I don't know about instant success, but I agree with the rest. And seeing as Toney hasn't been getting much action at LB, I like the choice of him as the guy to try it out with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 12,421 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Need Braden at HBack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 6,247 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Need Braden at Left guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 FB and WRs not making the blocks....and this is a minor league team. Other than Nick being shifty, the running game does not look like a top 5 offense. JMO But something needs to change by next week or LSU will eat up all the outside stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick.AU 12,421 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Need Braden at Left guard I just want Braden playing period we need somebody with some grit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 8,940 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Toney may have to play LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I agree. We are thin at LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle1983 2,030 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Need Braden at Left guard Amen. I got blasted a little stating i'd like to see someone else at LG. If #62 is going to be on the field i'd rather he had stayed at RG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war eagle6 0 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Need Braden at Left guard Amen. I got blasted a little stating i'd like to see someone else at LG. If #62 is going to be on the field i'd rather he had stayed at RG. This^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 What happen to Bandon Fulse? thought he took over at H-Back when coaches started using C.J. Uzomah as a true Tight End. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyTiger 2,872 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Fulse is still the starter at H-Back, but what if he gets nicked up? This was a smart move to get Toney reps, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,769 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 if Toney is moved to HBack, i suspect it's more indication he had not made much push at LB. We need both positions. He is still young, maybe he will find a spot to contribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenlee36 1,420 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Ya so idt Gus is sandbagging. I think Slade isn't that good and we don't have a good H-Back. I'd like to see Barber running it more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyTiger 2,872 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Ya so idt Gus is sandbagging. I think Slade isn't that good and we don't have a good H-Back. I'd like to see Barber running it more. Me too. I just don't understand why not play Barber and Thomas more, especially against teams like SJSU and Lala Tech. That way they get their feet wet more and CAP gets a break before the meat grinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C'viewTiger 232 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Ya so idt Gus is sandbagging. I think Slade isn't that good and we don't have a good H-Back. I'd like to see Barber running it more. Me too. I just don't understand why not play Barber and Thomas more, especially against teams like SJSU and Lala Tech. That way they get their feet wet more and CAP gets a break before the meat grinder. :gofig:/> IMO, if CAP and the OL were playing lights put with the chemistry we saw at the end of last year or even against Arkansas then Barber and Thomas would have already seen more PT. However, I think this was an attempt to get that unit as much work as possible before the grind starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 15,762 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Ummmm guys Gus is the coach if you have any problems with personnel call him....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutzintheredzone 0 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I think it needs to be Braden left guard, so Slade and Young can return and both be on right side of line. Why not use Denson or Ray at h back,they can block and their then is the threat of the wheel route. Barber needs to be used more,he quicker to the hole than Payne. Always that Pettway would of started at h back over Fulse. Here is the good news Alabama-weak secondary,only one wr,o line is avg Florida St-weak defense,o line struggling Oregon- o line a mash unit, no defense Oklahoma -weak secondary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgufcm 3,719 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I'm with cole on this one. The last time I heard anyone complain about a guy switching sides of the ball it was due to us "wasting" Rudy Ford's offensive talent. That's turned out just fine for Auburn and Ford. Maybe this is a stroke of genius; maybe it's a mistake. I'll trust Ellis (if he was willing to lose the guy) and Scott Fountain/Tim Horton (if they wanted the guy). As far as Braden Smith. He'll have his time. Danzey looked good, and we know the Slade/Young battery works well. (See: 2013). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednilla 4,701 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Why not use Denson or Ray at h back,they can block and their then is the threat of the wheel route. Barber needs to be used more,he quicker to the hole than Payne. Always that Pettway would of started at h back over Fulse. It is one thing to block defensive backs in space and crack down on linebackers, but quite another to lead through the hole and take on the first guy at the second level. It takes an entirely different mindset...one which is closer to that of a linebacker, quite frankly. If memory serves, Jay Prosch was a linebacker in high school who switched to FB in college, and I know Gage Batten was a linebacker before the failed experiment of making him Prosch's understudy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JwgreDeux 1,196 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Anyone know if Toney played any offense before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUwingsfan 1 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Why not use Denson or Ray at h back,they can block and their then is the threat of the wheel route. Barber needs to be used more,he quicker to the hole than Payne. Always that Pettway would of started at h back over Fulse. It is one thing to block defensive backs in space and crack down on linebackers, but quite another to lead through the hole and take on the first guy at the second level. It takes an entirely different mindset...one which is closer to that of a linebacker, quite frankly. If memory serves, Jay Prosch was a linebacker in high school who switched to FB in college, and I know Gage Batten was a linebacker before the failed experiment of making him Prosch's understudy. What's the latest on Batten? Isn't he hurt? I was watching some highlights of the Chris Todd Gus attack and sure do miss having a guy like Eric Smith around. Got several passes out of backfield that year. Basically I miss Prosch! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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