ellitor 33,113 Posted September 26, 2023 Author Share Posted September 26, 2023 7 hours ago, NWALA Tiger said: So u don't subscribe to the ol " Proof of concept" that JHead refers too ? @NWALA Tiger I have no clue what that means and he has not explained what it is when I asked. What I can say is a good number of recruits already are deep in relationships with coaches in many cases so those relationships still win battles often times in year 1 of a new staff much more than a new staff's 1st year record. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUApostle 7,651 Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, AUwent said: Proof of concept is a very nice way of saying "we need a miracle first season to gain any traction." Which simply wasn't going to happen. J Head has a special gift of being able to communicate situations in a way that sounds very reasonable, logical, and even very likely to happen. However, I’m not sure that his information and conclusions are based in the actual reality of the situation, much less based on inside information. Terms like “proof of concept” sound good, but not sure our assistant coaches and Hugh are actually using that tactic or term on the recruiting trail. Im not bashing him, I just don’t view his AU takes substantially anymore. Dude would make a killing in the corporate business development world - he has a gift. Edited September 27, 2023 by AUApostle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin 3,305 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUwent 3,763 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 So…we still in the clear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,113 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 2 hours ago, AUwent said: So…we still in the clear? @AUwent Nobody is ever in the clear in the NIL eratill they sign. On DC specifically, Texas is a threat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82b4au 5,568 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Captain obvious here: Losing this one would be devastating. we need to pay him whatever it takes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUwent 3,763 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 9 hours ago, ellitor said: @AUwent Nobody is ever in the clear in the NIL eratill they sign. On DC specifically, Texas is a threat. A little pedantic. I mean, are we still the leader? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,113 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 2 hours ago, AUwent said: are we still the leader? @AUwent You do realize he's committed to AU right? That's not a valid question unless he decommits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,113 Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 2 hours ago, AUwent said: A little pedantic. Not pedantic. That's the reality of the NIL world we live in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gowebb11 9,355 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I’m less worried than I used to be about the online. This time last year we had Brayden Joiner. A few weeks after Hugh got here we added Lew, Wedin, and Johnson from High School, then added Miller from JUCO. Next came Senda. This staff will find dudes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr82b4au 5,568 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 I have said for months… This is the top player in this class IMO Not looking good here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGoo 2,664 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 How could he not be impressed with how our OL has been coached up? It's a mystery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEAugirl 9,633 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 So, just saw this. Imma cry if we lose our ONE Oline commit. Sigh. What is it about Auburn and Oline recruits??? Its insanity. Third coach we have had that seems to struggle getting decent Oline commits to come. Apparently Auburn is like kryptonite to these big guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUwent 3,763 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 2 hours ago, AEAugirl said: So, just saw this. Imma cry if we lose our ONE Oline commit. Sigh. What is it about Auburn and Oline recruits??? Its insanity. Third coach we have had that seems to struggle getting decent Oline commits to come. Apparently Auburn is like kryptonite to these big guys. If Baylor's offense keeps struggling, CJG might be available lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn93 555 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 4 hours ago, AUGoo said: How could he not be impressed with how our OL has been coached up? It's a mystery. NIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Eagle 385 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Games like AU vs GA help top recruits believe Auburn is just a few key players away from contending for championships. Unless they're really committed to the school, games like AU vs LSU, IMHO, make top recruits look for better opportunities to compete for championships. While NIL may be one consideration, I don't think it's the biggest consideration. Top players want to have a positive experience, win, and make it to the pros. Auburn doesn't have to win out this year to retain commitments, but they can't look clueless and defeated. Why would anybody sign up for that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUGoo 2,664 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 35 minutes ago, Auburn93 said: NIL Was being facetious. I’ll remember the yellow font next time. My bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone4jc 2,241 Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 I am not liking our lack of offensive linemen and now we may loose our best one to Texas? Not encouraging at all 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,578 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Definitely some growing confidence in ATX 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWALA Tiger 3,535 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 57 minutes ago, bigbird said: Definitely some growing confidence in ATX At the same pace confidence is growing in AU for Ryan Williams and Jeremiah Beamon? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUINSY 2,228 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 6 hours ago, AEAugirl said: So, just saw this. Imma cry if we lose our ONE Oline commit. Sigh. What is it about Auburn and Oline recruits??? Its insanity. Third coach we have had that seems to struggle getting decent Oline commits to come. Apparently Auburn is like kryptonite to these big guys. When I was younger, typically only middle school-aged girls bedazzled stuff, I guess TX football does too…😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PikesEagle 168 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, AUINSY said: When I was younger, typically only middle school-aged girls bedazzled stuff, I guess TX football does too…😂 It's part of their NIL. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,701 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 16 hours ago, gr82b4au said: I have said for months… This is the top player in this class IMO. Not looking good here. Why wouldn’t he honestly? Forget Auburn, Texas should be able to offer more, they’re already past the proof of concept, UTa will surround him with more talent of his caliber, and from what little I know about ball, etc etc. it was impressive we held them guys back as long as we did tbh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,578 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 5 hours ago, AUINSY said: When I was younger, typically only middle school-aged girls bedazzled stuff, I guess TX football does too…😂 Soft and pretty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 34,003 Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 This is why it matters how we perform on the field, despite some wanting to ignore it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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