Team captains named

[McLoofus 35,182]

SIAP, but Carl Lawson and Jonathan Wallace have been named team captains. That's pretty cool.

http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2015/09/jeremy_johnson_first_auburn_qu.html#incart_river

[AUbritt 611]

Very cool -- sounds like we made the right choices to me.

[War Knight 514]

Wallace is interesting to me. I don't know if it is from his actions or a sympathy vote. Honestly, he is probably the best 3rd/4th string QB in the SEC

[McLoofus 35,182]

Wallace is interesting to me. I don't know if it is from his actions or a sympathy vote. Honestly, he is probably the best 3rd/4th string QB in the SEC

There are kids all over the roster who aren't playing as much as they'd hoped, switched positions, etc. Stories of what an awesome guy Wallace is are starting to stack up. I fully believe he's earned it.

[War Knight 514]

Wallace is interesting to me. I don't know if it is from his actions or a sympathy vote. Honestly, he is probably the best 3rd/4th string QB in the SEC

There are kids all over the roster who aren't playing as much as they'd hoped, switched positions, etc. Stories of what an awesome guy Wallace is are starting to stack up. I fully believe he's earned it.

Agreed, I have heard some stories I just think its an interesting move. A lot of stories about JJ being a great leader this offseason I thought that might translate to captain. Although, it seems Gus leans towards seniors,

[McLoofus 35,182]

Wallace is interesting to me. I don't know if it is from his actions or a sympathy vote. Honestly, he is probably the best 3rd/4th string QB in the SEC

There are kids all over the roster who aren't playing as much as they'd hoped, switched positions, etc. Stories of what an awesome guy Wallace is are starting to stack up. I fully believe he's earned it.

Agreed, I have heard some stories I just think its an interesting move. A lot of stories about JJ being a great leader this offseason I thought that might translate to captain. Although, it seems Gus leans towards seniors,

I think you're right, I'd bet that has a lot to do with it, too.

[WarTim 3,456]

Both good choices. Great AU Men.

[FHeal 4]

Wallace is interesting to me. I don't know if it is from his actions or a sympathy vote. Honestly, he is probably the best 3rd/4th string QB in the SEC

There are kids all over the roster who aren't playing as much as they'd hoped, switched positions, etc. Stories of what an awesome guy Wallace is are starting to stack up. I fully believe he's earned it.

Agreed, I have heard some stories I just think its an interesting move. A lot of stories about JJ being a great leader this offseason I thought that might translate to captain. Although, it seems Gus leans towards seniors,

^^^

...plus, what a positive effect it must be for the rest of team. For the workers who are seldom noted with public accolade.

[gulftiger66 166]

This says something about who two of the leaders are.

[WDE_OxPx_2010 5,287]

Wallace is interesting to me. I don't know if it is from his actions or a sympathy vote. Honestly, he is probably the best 3rd/4th string QB in the SEC

There are kids all over the roster who aren't playing as much as they'd hoped, switched positions, etc. Stories of what an awesome guy Wallace is are starting to stack up. I fully believe he's earned it.

Agreed, I have heard some stories I just think its an interesting move. A lot of stories about JJ being a great leader this offseason I thought that might translate to captain. Although, it seems Gus leans towards seniors,

I think you're right, I'd bet that has a lot to do with it, too.

Lawson isn't a senior....

... But it's his last year, who are we kidding

[McLoofus 35,182]

Wallace is interesting to me. I don't know if it is from his actions or a sympathy vote. Honestly, he is probably the best 3rd/4th string QB in the SEC

There are kids all over the roster who aren't playing as much as they'd hoped, switched positions, etc. Stories of what an awesome guy Wallace is are starting to stack up. I fully believe he's earned it.

Agreed, I have heard some stories I just think its an interesting move. A lot of stories about JJ being a great leader this offseason I thought that might translate to captain. Although, it seems Gus leans towards seniors,

I think you're right, I'd bet that has a lot to do with it, too.

Lawson isn't a senior....

... But it's his last year, who are we kidding

See additional bolded text above.

[alexava 6,973]

you don't have to be a star player to be a leader.

[McLoofus 35,182]

you don't have to be a star player to be a leader.

Kodi Burns approves of this message.

[War Knight 514]

Caught the first TD in the National Championship win. Seems like a star to me

[Mikey 16,550]

"Your best leaders aren't always your best players." ~~~Pat Dye.

[3rdgeneration 6,469]

JWall deserves this and so does Lawson. Is this for the entire season?

[IronMan70 3,277]

I like these choices, a lot.

[gman87 398]

Both high character guys. Very solid choices.

[MCPeePants 226]

Don't players usually vote for captains?

[Shift 350]

JWall deserves this and so does Lawson. Is this for the entire season?

[chimesAU 89]

Wallace is interesting to me. I don't know if it is from his actions or a sympathy vote. Honestly, he is probably the best 3rd/4th string QB in the SEC

There are kids all over the roster who aren't playing as much as they'd hoped, switched positions, etc. Stories of what an awesome guy Wallace is are starting to stack up. I fully believe he's earned it.

Agreed, I have heard some stories I just think its an interesting move. A lot of stories about JJ being a great leader this offseason I thought that might translate to captain. Although, it seems Gus leans towards seniors,

I think you're right, I'd bet that has a lot to do with it, too.

Lawson is the same year as Johnson and he's a captain. I've chosen captains before who were far from my best players. In my opinion, skill and playing time shouldn't factor in.

[McLoofus 35,182]

Wallace is interesting to me. I don't know if it is from his actions or a sympathy vote. Honestly, he is probably the best 3rd/4th string QB in the SEC

There are kids all over the roster who aren't playing as much as they'd hoped, switched positions, etc. Stories of what an awesome guy Wallace is are starting to stack up. I fully believe he's earned it.

Agreed, I have heard some stories I just think its an interesting move. A lot of stories about JJ being a great leader this offseason I thought that might translate to captain. Although, it seems Gus leans towards seniors,

I think you're right, I'd bet that has a lot to do with it, too.

Lawson is the same year as Johnson and he's a captain. I've chosen captains before who were far from my best players. In my opinion, skill and playing time shouldn't factor in.

We were talking about Wallace. Agreed about skill and PT, though.

And to whomever said Burns's single highlight catch made him a star player...

[AUbritt 611]

Wallace is interesting to me. I don't know if it is from his actions or a sympathy vote. Honestly, he is probably the best 3rd/4th string QB in the SEC

There are kids all over the roster who aren't playing as much as they'd hoped, switched positions, etc. Stories of what an awesome guy Wallace is are starting to stack up. I fully believe he's earned it.

Agreed, I have heard some stories I just think its an interesting move. A lot of stories about JJ being a great leader this offseason I thought that might translate to captain. Although, it seems Gus leans towards seniors,

I think you're right, I'd bet that has a lot to do with it, too.

Lawson is the same year as Johnson and he's a captain. I've chosen captains before who were far from my best players. In my opinion, skill and playing time shouldn't factor in.

We were talking about Wallace. Agreed about skill and PT, though.

And to whomever said Burns's single highlight catch made him a star player...

I do understand why skill or PT factors in to these decisions sometimes; but I do think it shouldn't be the only determining factor. Very happy with these selections, even though JJ, by all accounts, has been a real leader of this team -- as he should be.

[McLoofus 35,182]

No doubt JJ is steering the ship. I guess being QB1 might be its own leadership award?

Btw, in my response above re: Kodi Burns I definitely wasn't crapping on the guy. I firmly believe we don't win the hardware in 2010 without him. All time Auburn guy to a lot of us. But he wasn't a star. The casual football fan couldn't tell you a thing about him.