2021 4* RB Cody Brown (2/17: Released By Vols)

[Mikey 16,601]

41 minutes ago, ClaytonAU said:

It’s not “talk” that’s been tossed around here though, Harsin said he wanted 5 RBs and we’ve only got 4 currently. 

 

34 minutes ago, chizhead said:

24/7 says AU will not pursue Brown

So, let me get this straight: Harsin wants to sign two more RB's but we're not interested in a 4* guy from our main recruiting area who wants to come to Auburn.

Something's wrong with this picture. Unless there are character issues, this makes absolutely zero sense.

[AUApostle 7,651]

4 minutes ago, Mikey said:

 

So, let me get this straight: Harsin wants to sign two more RB's but we're not interested in a 4* guy from our main recruiting area who wants to come to Auburn.

Something's wrong with this picture. Unless there are character issues, this makes absolutely zero sense.

Kind of like Dayne Shor.  Could be any number of reasons AU is not pursuing. Fit, work ethic, character, better player elsewhere, eligibility....

[Mikey 16,601]

1 minute ago, AUDevil said:

Kind of like Dayne Shor.  Could be any number of reasons AU is not pursuing. Fit, work ethic, character, better player elsewhere, eligibility....

"Better player elsewhere" is quite a stretch. The other issues should have been vetted by the Vols, though maybe not.

[bigbird 60,529]

3 minutes ago, Mikey said:

"Better player elsewhere" is quite a stretch. The other issues should have been vetted by the Vols, though maybe not.

Different programs have different fits. 

[AUpreacherman22 3,885]

32 minutes ago, AUDevil said:

Kind of like Dayne Shor.  Could be any number of reasons AU is not pursuing. Fit, work ethic, character, better player elsewhere, eligibility....

Yep.  2 question marks for sure.  2 “seemingly” very good prospects in 2 major positions of need!   We don’t know what is going on behind the scenes.  Any of the things you mentioned are possibilities as to why we are either waiting, or not interested.   I think we have some emotional baggage in situations like this due to the former staff’s handling of these type situations.   When we have passed or waited on similar prospects in the past, we’ve come away empty handed (or signing another TE we will never use)  I’m in “wait and see” mode with CBH and new staff.  

[ellitor 33,093]

10 hours ago, Mikey said:

If the talk that's been tossed around about AU wanting to sign two more running backs is true, then we'll pursue this guy. He'll be a good "truth barometer".

@Mikeyit was 2 before Devan Barrett opted back in & moved to RB. It's 1 now & the one will likely be a transfer, not Brown.

[ellitor 33,093]

9 hours ago, au302 said:

Wow that interesting I didn't know we may get two more guys. That would give us 6 so is that rumor based off talk that someone would transfer out after spring ball? 

@au302 No. Mikey just lost count. The staff has been aiming for 5 total on roster the whole time.

[ellitor 33,093]

9 hours ago, autan said:

Are there questions about his speed?

@autan Yes & that's why a number of staffs think he is a bit overrated & thus not pursuing him. A number of staffs think he will be a FB not a RB.

[ellitor 33,093]

2 hours ago, chizhead said:

24/7 says AU will not pursue Brown

Reaffirmation from what Keith said a few weeks ago then went back on.

[ellitor 33,093]

1 hour ago, Mikey said:

Something's wrong with this picture.

Yes there is. Your post is implying you are assuming the staff sees him as a 4* talent also but the reality is they likely don't.

[bigbird 60,529]

7 minutes ago, ellitor said:

Yes there is. Your post is implying you are assuming the staff sees him as a 4* talent also but the reality is they likely don't.

Was your truth barometer going off. 😁

[steeleagle 2,945]

15 minutes ago, ellitor said:

@autan Yes & that's why a number of staffs think he is a bit overrated & thus not pursuing him. A number of staffs think he will be a FB not a RB.

This is where i am thinking the issue is with Harsin and the offensive staff. Brown seems to be getting closer to a FB build. 

Is it possible that Harsin is looking for more versatile smaller backs, around the 190lb build? Does anyone know what type of backs he utilized at Boise?

Although Brown was a workhorse in HS, carrying around 200 carries per year for his 3 years in HS...

[ellitor 33,093]

5 minutes ago, steeleagle said:

Does anyone know what type of backs he utilized at Boise?

@steeleagle Used every down & smaller RBs.

[auburnphan 6,050]

41 minutes ago, steeleagle said:

This is where i am thinking the issue is with Harsin and the offensive staff. Brown seems to be getting closer to a FB build. 

Is it possible that Harsin is looking for more versatile smaller backs, around the 190lb build? Does anyone know what type of backs he utilized at Boise?

Although Brown was a workhorse in HS, carrying around 200 carries per year for his 3 years in HS...

Jeremy McNichols.  5'9 205. NFL

Alexander Mattison. 5'11 220. NFL

George Holani.  5'11 206. sophomore

5-10 to 6 foot and 200 pounds or more seems to be the most recent backs

[ellitor 33,093]

JLee said AU has decided to not pursue Cody so moving this thread back to the Rivals section. Sorry for the musical threads.

[steeleagle 2,945]

17 minutes ago, auburnphan said:

Jeremy McNichols.  5'9 205. NFL

Alexander Mattison. 5'11 220. NFL

George Holani.  5'11 206. sophomore

5-10 to 6 foot and 200 pounds or more seems to be the most recent backs

That seems to somewhat support Harsin wanting more versatile quicker backs, that can be 3 down backs.

Brown, somewhere around 225 seems to be that bigger, less quicker type back that may get even bigger.

[Mikey 16,601]

23 hours ago, ellitor said:

Yes there is. Your post is implying you are assuming the staff sees him as a 4* talent also but the reality is they likely don't.

Then the list of offers from UGA, UF, and so forth was fantasy?

Quoting ellitor: "

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Posted February 4, 2020

15 offers including AU, Florida, UGA, Ohio St., FSU, LSU, Mich St., Penn St., & Vols
4 standing out are AU, Florida, UGA, & Ohio St. per Rivals.
Plans to commit this Summer
Likely a big AU target

[Paladin 3,305]

Kam Pettway was an effective SEC running back in 2016 at 6' 235. 

Too bad injuries and other issues shortened his collegiate career.

[ellitor 33,093]

@Mikey You know full well just because a kid lists an offer from a school it does not mean it's committable. Most of those offers aren't & weren't committable.

[Maverick.AU 13,279]

I know, as stated above, that it was said we were not pursuing him but I saw this

[augolf1716 21,155]

9 hours ago, ellitor said:

@Mikey You know full well just because a kid lists an offer from a school it does not mean it's committable. Most of those offers aren't & weren't committable.

Well over 80% are not committable

[Mikey 16,601]

2 hours ago, augolf1716 said:

Well over 80% are not committable

Are you saying that those who go by a kid's offer list to judge his value as a recruit are wasting their time?

[augolf1716 21,155]

8 hours ago, Mikey said:

Are you saying that those who go by a kid's offer list to judge his value as a recruit are wasting their time?

Nope not at all

[Mikey 16,601]

1 hour ago, augolf1716 said:

Nope not at all

 

23 hours ago, ellitor said:

@Mikey You know full well just because a kid lists an offer from a school it does not mean it's committable. Most of those offers aren't & weren't committable.

So we should normally pay attention to a prospect's offer list but ignore said list in the case of Cody Brown. Got it!

[ellitor 33,093]

8 minutes ago, Mikey said:

 

So we should normally pay attention to a prospect's offer list but ignore said list in the case of Cody Brown. Got it!

No & you know that's not the case. You just want to be Mr. Old Argumentative because you get kicks & entertainment out of arguments sake. You knew full well before hand on Golf's stat of roughly 80% of offers aren't committable. You also know full well that most offers are initially to get their foot in the door with a recruit in case they decide later to go after a kid hard & try to take him.