aujohnson 299 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 So if we all agree it’s fine for these kids to sit out, do we still get to gripe about gus not getting 10 wins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auskip07 930 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 might be good to get the guys behind him more reps in bowl practice and some real game experience against a quality opponent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoAU 1,600 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 I certainly understand the point of risking an injury, but then once a team is out of a running for a conference championship, should players going into the NFL start sitting then? After all, those games don’t matter either, right? I guess I see it as a player agrees to play and the university agrees to provide an education. The university held up its end of the deal. I certainly don’t want anything to happen to him, and wish him nothing but the best, but if you make a commitment to a team and your teammates I just think you see it through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoAU 1,600 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Just heard from my son he made a statement to the effect of “I came back to finish some unfinished business, and I’m not done yet” war Dame Eagle Derrick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFE12 9,191 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUsince72 11,084 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 1 hour ago, aujohnson said: So if we all agree it’s fine for these kids to sit out, do we still get to gripe about gus not getting 10 wins? Well..... Brown plays the bowl game, has a major injury, costs him millions (potentially any NFL) career. Gus loses 4-5 games, gets fired, STILL walks away with an additional $20M PLUS the $5-7M per year he gets whether he gets 10 wins....or 2 wins. One of these situations is decidedly not like the other.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR 2,446 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I admire his loyalty. He’s an all-timer for AU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,917 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 He wants that 10th win. I hope we do Minnesota the same way we did Purdue and Derrick doesn’t even have to play the 2nd half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,676 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I wouldn’t play him at all but if they wanna give everything early and be able to sit for most of the game like Purdue...that’s be cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,676 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 1 hour ago, aujohnson said: So if we all agree it’s fine for these kids to sit out, do we still get to gripe about gus not getting 10 wins? We don’t have 10 wins because Gus wasn’t good at his job...we don’t have a few more losses because Brown is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyehardfanAU 2,117 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 1 hour ago, aujohnson said: So if we all agree it’s fine for these kids to sit out, do we still get to gripe about gus not getting 10 wins? We shouldn't have to be worried about a bowl win to get to 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujohnson 299 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 29 minutes ago, AUsince72 said: Well..... Brown plays the bowl game, has a major injury, costs him millions (potentially any NFL) career. Gus loses 4-5 games, gets fired, STILL walks away with an additional $20M PLUS the $5-7M per year he gets whether he gets 10 wins....or 2 wins. One of these situations is decidedly not like the other.... That has nothing to do with my question. How do you say players shouldn’t play but Gus should win? He can’t win without players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujohnson 299 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 15 minutes ago, Dual-Threat Rigby said: We don’t have 10 wins because Gus wasn’t good at his job...we don’t have a few more losses because Brown is So you are saying it’s his fault whether the players play or not...noted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujohnson 299 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 4 minutes ago, dyehardfanAU said: We shouldn't have to be worried about a bowl win to get to 10. You’re right we should always have ten wins! No one should ever lose 3 games! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weagl1 1,785 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I never really had any doubt that Derrick would play because that’s who he is. I know even if he got injured and I was doing the drafting for an NFL team I would take him anyway because that’s who he is. You need leaders on field and in the locker room and there aren’t a whole lot like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyehardfanAU 2,117 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, aujohnson said: You’re right we should always have ten wins! No one should ever lose 3 games! Not if they want to play for championships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 5 minutes ago, aujohnson said: That has nothing to do with my question. How do you say players shouldn’t play but Gus should win? He can’t win without players. Good question......but you apparently are not familiar with this forum....this is primarily a bash gus site so many posters can stretch logic to the breaking point to find something to complain about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujohnson 299 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, AU64 said: Good question......but you apparently are not familiar with this forum....this is primarily a bash gus site so many posters can stretch logic to the breaking point to find something to complain about. I know I’m just trying to determine the ground rules. I also no that’s a moving target. For the record I’m fine with players sitting, I just don’t think it’s fair to say so and so didn’t win ten games that year (or whatever number) when all their NFL talent is on the sidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abw0004 10,125 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I am really glad to see he is playing the bowl game for the absolute simple fact we get to see him in an Auburn uniform one last time. After New Years, we will never get to see Brown suit up for Auburn ever again. War Eagle Mr. Brown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBiGGiE 2,488 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 10 minutes ago, abw0004 said: I am really glad to see he is playing the bowl game for the absolute simple fact we get to see him in an Auburn uniform one last time. After New Years, we will never get to see Brown suit up for Auburn ever again. War Eagle Mr. Brown! I hope for the LOLz we call one more DB blitz! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Brown will be loved by the AU family for the rest of his life and he deserves it. Great AU man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ATX 13,654 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 36 minutes ago, aujohnson said: I know I’m just trying to determine the ground rules. I also no that’s a moving target. For the record I’m fine with players sitting, I just don’t think it’s fair to say so and so didn’t win ten games that year (or whatever number) when all their NFL talent is on the sidelines. Here's the thing. As great as DB is, if you absolutely need him to beat an out-manned Minnesota team, then there are bigger issues. Perspective here folks. This Minnesota team has about the same talent level as Georgia Tech. There may be 1-2 guys out of their top 22 who could potentially start for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 1 hour ago, AU64 said: Good question......but you apparently are not familiar with this forum....this is primarily a bash gus site so many posters can stretch logic to the breaking point to find something to complain about. Do you and Mikey have this in your drafts at all moments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenlee36 1,654 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I remember when bowl games meant something and players played if able Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevenlee36 1,654 Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 Al.com says he’s playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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