Mikey 16,689 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Have fun sitting the bench for 2 years or some other poor soul will get the boot to make room for him. We say that every year. Barring injury, he'll be another Updyke LB'er that'll be playing in the league and he won't care about sitting for a year or so. We gotta start getting these guys plain and simple. Until we start developing LB's and putting them in the league this will always be the case. No doubt about that. We haven't even had an all-SEC linebacker, even second team, since Josh Bynes in 2010. It's getting way, way past old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triangletiger 1,599 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Good kid from a good family. I wish him well, except when playing us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtm0003 1 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Have fun sitting the bench for 2 years or some other poor soul will get the boot to make room for him. We say that every year. Barring injury, he'll be another Updyke LB'er that'll be playing in the league and he won't care about sitting for a year or so. We gotta start getting these guys plain and simple. Until we start developing LB's and putting them in the league this will always be the case. No doubt about that. We haven't even had an all-SEC linebacker, even second team, since Josh Bynes in 2010. It's getting way, way past old. IF we can get any consistency on our defensive staff, that may happen. I honestly think AU needs to weather Saban for a few more years. Then after he's gone, that may be our time to come out on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Knight 514 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Lock it move it forget about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadtownTiger 363 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Have fun sitting the bench for 2 years or some other poor soul will get the boot to make room for him. We say that every year. Barring injury, he'll be another Updyke LB'er that'll be playing in the league and he won't care about sitting for a year or so. We gotta start getting these guys plain and simple. Have fun sitting the bench for 2 years or some other poor soul will get the boot to make room for him. We say that every year. Barring injury, he'll be another Updyke LB'er that'll be playing in the league and he won't care about sitting for a year or so. We gotta start getting these guys plain and simple. Well, we've started. We just need a lot more of them, every year, and we need more consistency on the sideline and the field. I'm hoping Steele and Williams will stay put for a while, stack the depth chart, and coach them up. WDE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaynesAUworld 179 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 This thread need to be moved to rivals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm_FleX48 1,869 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Have fun sitting the bench for 2 years or some other poor soul will get the boot to make room for him. We say that every year. Barring injury, he'll be another Updyke LB'er that'll be playing in the league and he won't care about sitting for a year or so. We gotta start getting these guys plain and simple. Until we start developing LB's and putting them in the league this will always be the case. No doubt about that. We haven't even had an all-SEC linebacker, even second team, since Josh Bynes in 2010. It's getting way, way past old. Pretty sad, but it's the truth. With no pedigree as a defensive school remaining, or even semblance of hope that LBs that come through here can be developed, it turns into a less attractive school for LB recruits. Plain and simple. Love for school and tradition is fine, but most of these kids in these high categories that are regarded as "Top Recruits" are looking at a football future first and an academic one second. A few might go the other way, but still, there isn't much attraction to Auburn when we can't even maintain a stable defensive coordinator and a stable defense. Got offensive recruits though, so I guess we can count on scoring 50 every game huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtm0003 1 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Have fun sitting the bench for 2 years or some other poor soul will get the boot to make room for him. We say that every year. Barring injury, he'll be another Updyke LB'er that'll be playing in the league and he won't care about sitting for a year or so. We gotta start getting these guys plain and simple. Until we start developing LB's and putting them in the league this will always be the case. No doubt about that. We haven't even had an all-SEC linebacker, even second team, since Josh Bynes in 2010. It's getting way, way past old. Pretty sad, but it's the truth. With no pedigree as a defensive school remaining, or even semblance of hope that LBs that come through here can be developed, it turns into a less attractive school for LB recruits. Plain and simple. Love for school and tradition is fine, but most of these kids in these high categories that are regarded as "Top Recruits" are looking at a football future first and an academic one second. A few might go the other way, but still, there isn't much attraction to Auburn when we can't even maintain a stable defensive coordinator and a stable defense. Got offensive recruits though, so I guess we can count on scoring 50 every game huh? Very accurate. But with Trey and Jeff continuing to develop, maybe they can turn that trend on its head. Time will tell. Always love your insight Flex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm_FleX48 1,869 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 We haven't even had an all-SEC linebacker, even second team, since Josh Bynes in 2010. It's getting way, way past old. Pretty sad, but it's the truth. With no pedigree as a defensive school remaining, or even semblance of hope that LBs that come through here can be developed, it turns into a less attractive school for LB recruits. Plain and simple. Love for school and tradition is fine, but most of these kids in these high categories that are regarded as "Top Recruits" are looking at a football future first and an academic one second. A few might go the other way, but still, there isn't much attraction to Auburn when we can't even maintain a stable defensive coordinator and a stable defense. Got offensive recruits though, so I guess we can count on scoring 50 every game huh? Very accurate. But with Trey and Jeff continuing to develop, maybe they can turn that trend on its head. Time will tell. Always love your insight Flex. Even a couple of good LBs won't do it. It's the overall policy of the school and team, and making the defensive needs 2nd best every single time will be a large roadblock. But assuming both of them are able to become some "Dogs" at the position, then there might be a bit of hope. Also assuming no one transfers out for any reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtm0003 1 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 We haven't even had an all-SEC linebacker, even second team, since Josh Bynes in 2010. It's getting way, way past old. Pretty sad, but it's the truth. With no pedigree as a defensive school remaining, or even semblance of hope that LBs that come through here can be developed, it turns into a less attractive school for LB recruits. Plain and simple. Love for school and tradition is fine, but most of these kids in these high categories that are regarded as "Top Recruits" are looking at a football future first and an academic one second. A few might go the other way, but still, there isn't much attraction to Auburn when we can't even maintain a stable defensive coordinator and a stable defense. Got offensive recruits though, so I guess we can count on scoring 50 every game huh? Very accurate. But with Trey and Jeff continuing to develop, maybe they can turn that trend on its head. Time will tell. Always love your insight Flex. Even a couple of good LBs won't do it. It's the overall policy of the school and team, and making the defensive needs 2nd best every single time will be a large roadblock. But assuming both of them are able to become some "Dogs" at the position, then there might be a bit of hope. Also assuming no one transfers out for any reason. Hard to break out of trends at times. The DL haul over the past few years really helps soften the blow a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout54 55 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 so flex, what is your status with potentially walking on? certainly you believe you can make the rotation. Any mutual interest with the new coaching staff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Knight 514 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 There could be 52 five star linebackers committed to or on Alabama's squad and some kid would still go "herp derp wole tawd." Not dissing Davis but some of these recruits are not very realistic/bright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger88 934 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Sweep him into the turd/rivals forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weegle777 78 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Really don't blame the kid. He had to go to bama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keesler 5,928 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Have fun sitting the bench for 2 years or some other poor soul will get the boot to make room for him. We say that every year. Barring injury, he'll be another Updyke LB'er that'll be playing in the league and he won't care about sitting for a year or so. We gotta start getting these guys plain and simple. This X 10000. The kid will work through their process, he will get top notch training/development/coaching, he'll get playing time on special teams as truefrosh while he learns their defense and he'll get results much like the rest of their 5* LBs have done historically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEagle24 56 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Not really surprised that he decided on Bama. Glad to see that he handled his recruitment properly in this day and age though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionheartkc 6,150 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 We haven't even had an all-SEC linebacker, even second team, since Josh Bynes in 2010. It's getting way, way past old. Pretty sad, but it's the truth. With no pedigree as a defensive school remaining, or even semblance of hope that LBs that come through here can be developed, it turns into a less attractive school for LB recruits. Plain and simple. Love for school and tradition is fine, but most of these kids in these high categories that are regarded as "Top Recruits" are looking at a football future first and an academic one second. A few might go the other way, but still, there isn't much attraction to Auburn when we can't even maintain a stable defensive coordinator and a stable defense. Got offensive recruits though, so I guess we can count on scoring 50 every game huh? Very accurate. But with Trey and Jeff continuing to develop, maybe they can turn that trend on its head. Time will tell. Always love your insight Flex. Even a couple of good LBs won't do it. It's the overall policy of the school and team, and making the defensive needs 2nd best every single time will be a large roadblock. But assuming both of them are able to become some "Dogs" at the position, then there might be a bit of hope. Also assuming no one transfers out for any reason. That's why we're going to get you on the team and you're going to work your butt off to become an All-American, so Auburn can say that they coached a Walk-on LB to All-American status. Then LBs will be clamoring to sign with us... and you will get a shot at the the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,121 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Great kid. Good luck except when you play AU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm_FleX48 1,869 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 so flex, what is your status with potentially walking on? certainly you believe you can make the rotation. Any mutual interest with the new coaching staff? I do, but at the same time, right now me even being able to walk on requires effort on the Athletic Department to get me eligible. While Lionheart and his connect are working extremely hard to get an ear, it's a shot in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee_It_Up_AU_TIGERS 5 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Out of sight out of mind. Move to rivals please. War Eagle!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammycam2 173 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Hope ben does well in every game but 1 each year. He handled this well and was in a position of incredible pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout54 55 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 good luck flex. I am sure you will keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnSpider 2 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 You had to be a dimwit to expect a kid from freaking gordo Al with a legacy daddy to go ANYWHERE other than the turdstone. Anyone disappointed just Gimme a break and internalize your delusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triangletiger 1,599 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 You had to be a dimwit to expect a kid from freaking gordo Al with a legacy daddy to go ANYWHERE other than the turdstone. Anyone disappointed just Gimme a break and internalize your delusion. I guess we're all just a bunch of Lloyd Christmases - holding out hope for the long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 4,229 Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Goodluck getting SEC starting freshman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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