WFE12 9,191 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 What Gus Malzahn said about Auburn’s 3rd day of fall camp, quarterback race Tom Green Auburn held practice for the third consecutive day to open the fall on Saturday as the Tigers’ quarterback competition rages on. Coach Gus Malzahn met with the media at approximately 5:45 p.m. to discuss the last two days of practices. Below is a quick rundown of what Malzahn had to say about the last two days of practice, as well as the Tigers’ quarterback race. GUS MALZAHN -- Today was the first day in shells. No split practice with newcomers and veterans; everyone was together, which was good for evaluation. -- Two more practices the next two days and then Wednesday will be off before Thursday, which marks the first fall scrimmage. -- Emphasis today was on individual drills early, especially with first day in shells. Plenty of 11-on-11 later in practice with the first-, second- and third-team groups. -- First-team D-line and O-line were “intense” today. -- After a sluggish finish to Day 1, the team “finished” practice better the last two days. Good energy. -- On athleticism of the defense: “The big thing, probably, for me is the experience. We’ve been athletic in the past, but when you got experience you can play faster and be instinctive.” -- On importance of K.J. Britt’s leadership: “You got to have a leader.... K.J. has been that guy who has stepped up in that role (vacated by Deshaun Davis).” -- Will Hastings is “super quick.” One of the quickest guys Malzahn has coached, and he can get open. -- “Impressed” with the tight ends, so far. Will have more information on the position after Thursday’s scrimmage. -- Bo Nix and Joey Gatewood are “more comfortable than they were in the spring, which should happen." -- Malik Miller is playing the fullback role in the offense now. -- Anything that stood out about quarterbacks today? “Wasn’t anything that stood out now, but maybe after we watch some film.” -- Hopes to have some gut feeling about the QB after first scrimmage, as he has in years past. -- Still no timetable for naming a quarterback, but definitely looking forward to the first scrimmage. -- Marquis McClain is a “confident guy. He’s made plays.” -- On Zach Farrar: “You can tell he’s got a skillset, now.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFE12 9,191 Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 I know y'all see that McClain quote!!!!! It's time for him to breakout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_M4_AU 7,865 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, WFE12 said: Will Hastings is “super quick.” One of the quickest guys Malzahn has coached, and he can get open. This is the man that will break out this year in the receiving corp. My man crush, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, WFE12 said: On Zach Farrar: “You can tell he’s got a skillset, now.” Wonderful news. I had a hunch he had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 33,997 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 15 minutes ago, WFE12 said: I know y'all see that McClain quote!!!!! It's time for him to breakout! He made plays. Lol. I don’t even know how to take that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win4AU 4,054 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Nix may have pulled ahead according to some of the au beat writers. Scrimmage may be the end of the competition. Malik to full back makes sense. It’s the only way he’s going to see the field if the other backs stay healthy. Hastings could be dangerous on crossing and underneath routes where he’ll have room to make plays with his speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 33,997 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Win4AU said: Nix may have pulled ahead according to some of the au beat writers. Scrimmage may be the end of the competition. Malik to full back makes sense. It’s the only way he’s going to see the field if the other backs stay healthy. Hastings could be dangerous on crossing and underneath routes where he’ll have room to make plays with his speed. What are these beat writers saying ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82be 14,441 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Win4AU said: Nix may have pulled ahead according to some of the au beat writers. Scrimmage may be the end of the competition. Malik to full back makes sense. It’s the only way he’s going to see the field if the other backs stay healthy. Hastings could be dangerous on crossing and underneath routes where he’ll have room to make plays with his speed. Please share with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,917 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 It’s good to see they have Malik at fullback. He’s shown the ability to get the tough short yards, have good hands, and pass block. Good move, hope it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,679 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Id eat my pillow if Bo starts game 1. Glad to see the Malik move that shouldve been made like 2 years ago has finally been done though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aucanucktiger 1,794 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, Dual-Threat Rigby said: Id eat my pillow if Bo starts game 1. Glad to see the Malik move that shouldve been made like 2 years ago has finally been done though Interesting, please flesh out the Bo/game 1 part of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,573 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 54 minutes ago, WFE12 said: I know y'all see that McClain quote!!!!! It's time for him to breakout! 35 minutes ago, Win4AU said: Hastings could be dangerous on crossing and underneath routes where he’ll have room to make plays with his speed. Have to throw them when they're there. Too many times we miss the open underneath guy trying for the HR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkingCarpet 1,379 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 36 minutes ago, Win4AU said: Nix may have pulled ahead according to some of the au beat writers. Scrimmage may be the end of the competition. Malik to full back makes sense. It’s the only way he’s going to see the field if the other backs stay healthy. Hastings could be dangerous on crossing and underneath routes where he’ll have room to make plays with his speed. Link please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,573 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 38 minutes ago, Win4AU said: Nix may have pulled ahead according to some of the au beat writers. Could you please expound on this or link it for us to read. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win4AU 4,054 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 28 minutes ago, gr82be said: Please share with us. Jay Tate was mentioning that Joey was struggling with the shorter passes and wasn’t throwing a very good ball. That was after the first practice so probably just some rust but I’ve seen a couple others indicate on Twitter that a starter may be named sooner than later and Bo has been lights out. I’m just reading between the lines after 3 practices. Bo may come out and throw 3 pics in the scrimmage and Joey edges ahead. We’ll know more Thursday after the scrimmage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,917 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 I think That one poster is talking about this article which didn’t reveal anything about anyone taking a lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnacle 9,064 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Wouldn't be surprised at all to see Nix named the starter. Kid can play. I think this is a much closer race than some have presumed coming out of the Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Win4AU 4,054 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Hearing a lot of good things about Farrar as well. Could complement Seth as another big WR on the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ATX 13,654 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 The key with the scrimmage is if Gus lets them go live. I think he needs to in order to get the right info. From everything the players have said, Gatewood is a different animal when he's allowed to go live. FTR, I think either guy will be good for us. It's the first time I've felt that way about our QB position in a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujeff11 6,243 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 43 minutes ago, Sizzle said: I think That one poster is talking about this article which didn’t reveal anything about anyone taking a lead Marcello said right before fall camp on his podcast that Gus likes to announce around the 18th aka start of game 1 prep. This article was basically just a reiteration of some of those points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnacle 9,064 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 50 minutes ago, Brad_ATX said: The key with the scrimmage is if Gus lets them go live. I think he needs to in order to get the right info. From everything the players have said, Gatewood is a different animal when he's allowed to go live. FTR, I think either guy will be good for us. It's the first time I've felt that way about our QB position in a long time. Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerman1186 537 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Like the reports so far....'no head spinning' quotes, maybe our true freshman are head of previous years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,679 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 1 hour ago, aucanucktiger said: Interesting, please flesh out the Bo/game 1 part of this. IDK how they've looked in practice, but the throwing ability wasn't separate enough during the spring game for me to think Bo can make up the running value Joey should be able to bring. However, if Joey is just stinking up the place every practice leading up to the game, then so be it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,679 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Brad_ATX said: The key with the scrimmage is if Gus lets them go live. I think he needs to in order to get the right info. From everything the players have said, Gatewood is a different animal when he's allowed to go live. FTR, I think either guy will be good for us. It's the first time I've felt that way about our QB position in a long time. I know teammates say whatever about whoever, but I have to think this gametime Joey persona that's been built by the roster...there's something behind that. Not underselling Bo at all, by the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyTiger 2,894 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 2 hours ago, WFE12 said: I know y'all see that McClain quote!!!!! It's time for him to breakout! 2 hours ago, I_M4_AU said: This is the man that will break out this year in the receiving corp. My man crush, This is some quality support. Kudos to you both. I'm out of likes for the day so IOU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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