AuburnGrad97 37 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Did I just miss him Saturday night, or was he not in the game much/at all?? I kinda feel like he is our "WesWelker" type player. He always seems to know where the chains are, and makes the tough catches in traffic. Sorry if posted elsewhere, but I hadn't seen anything on him. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerman1186 537 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I saw him once when we had the ball in the red zone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUMASTERS 555 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 He was the primary target on one occasion in the red zone but the defender had him wrapped up like a pig in a blanket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I hope Will Hastings will see more action as the season rocks on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFlyer99 647 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Thought he was open on that third down play in the red zone where Sean took a sack. Could be wrong, there was beer involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatBoCamRob 30 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Top. Saw some inspired football out of this guy early on. 9 for 69 seems to be low for this guy in November after the flashes of brilliance we saw at the beginning of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGoo 2,664 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Agree PBCR. Where has he gone? Has he been in the game even? Injured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Why did Malzahn and Lashlee slow everything down when we would get inside the 20 yard line? From the 20 to the other 20, it was hurry up and we would make big plays and lots of yards and Vandy's defense looked like they were getting tired really fast. But in the end, Gus would slow it down and we would have to kick another FG or have one blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corchjay 5,311 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 We went wildcat with KJ a lot in the redzone that requires another lineman and when they do that the take Sean out... so when we go back to standard personnel it's mass substitutions and the defense gets to counter and from the areas the teams have to stop at is a good ways down the field. Therefore seems we are slowing down buts it's more about the time to make subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,108 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 He's been passed by more talented receivers that have taken to Kodi's coaching. There is a reason he is a walk-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGoo 2,664 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Roger That Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corchjay 5,311 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I'd like to see him or the King kid work specifically on punt return and see what they can do. Implement it for next year possibly. Hastings quick twitch muscles could be a great asset there but his WR blocking is terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd4au 1,145 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 13 minutes ago, corchjay said: I'd like to see him or the King kid work specifically on punt return and see what they can do. Implement it for next year possibly. Hastings quick twitch muscles could be a great asset there but his WR blocking is terrible. Punt return definitely needs to try something,Davis does a good job making the catch but he hasn't done anything as far as making return yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURocketman 73 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 1 hour ago, kd4au said: Punt return definitely needs to try something,Davis does a good job making the catch but he hasn't done anything as far as making return yards. I remember when we could not make the catch. Talk about back breaking. Good job making the catch deserves more praise. After that it is icing on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin149 391 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Sometimes just making the catch is OK. I still remember the days of Q Carr. The fumble in the 2010 Iron Bowl....among others. But yes, we need somebody that can field the ball and pick up a first down or more on a regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigercj 242 Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 2 hours ago, auburn4ever said: Why did Malzahn and Lashlee slow everything down when we would get inside the 20 yard line? From the 20 to the other 20, it was hurry up and we would make big plays and lots of yards and Vandy's defense looked like they were getting tired really fast. But in the end, Gus would slow it down and we would have to kick another FG or have one blocked. That has been root of our red zone offense over past years. We have two offenses one between the 20's and one in the red zone. We tend to change what we did to get there resulting in field goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I have been curious about trying Hastings on punt returns too. He is so quick out of the hole he might be good at it. Marcus did great last year a few times especially the bowl. but I don't recall many productive returns this year. I am glad he secures it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auctoritas 2,828 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 40 minutes ago, AURocketman said: I remember when we could not make the catch. Talk about back breaking. Good job making the catch deserves more praise. After that it is icing on the cake. I still get all verklempt when we are back to receive. This crap did life-long damage to my psyche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Will needs more playing time. He's got good hands and he can catch anything that SW throws at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 4,229 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 5 hours ago, AUGoo said: Agree PBCR. Where has he gone? Has he been in the game even? Injured? Pettway happened. Hard to see the ball when we aren't passing very much. I expect us to be more balanced on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd4au 1,145 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 1 hour ago, AURocketman said: I remember when we could not make the catch. Talk about back breaking. Good job making the catch deserves more praise. After that it is icing on the cake. But a few yards here and there on punt returns gives the O a short field to work with and leads to more scores.But making the catch is absolutely the top priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,154 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Part of the reason you are seeing few yards on Punt returns is the quality of the punters in the SEC. Most have great hang time which doesn't leave much room for the punt returner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,679 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 5 hours ago, AURocketman said: I remember when we could not make the catch. Talk about back breaking. Good job making the catch deserves more praise. After that it is icing on the cake. Maybe it was a bit sloppy at times, but I'd take the game breakers of the early 2010s like Bray and their mistakes over the complete lack of a threat we have now. Feels like everything from all 3 facets is becoming "just good enough" as we try to remain steady, but we gotta hit another gear soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linayus 676 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Return game has been bad all season. KJ on kickoffs just runs to the sideline. Davis fields punts very well but we're not getting any blocking in front of him to give him a few yards to make a move. Put Hastings back to return kickoffs with Truitt at least. The kid has extremely quick feet and could make some of those headhunters miss while he breaks up the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corchjay 5,311 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Hastings is not built for kickoffs. This would happen to him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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