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aubiefifty 16,791 Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 al.com Hugh Freeze gives update on Auburn’s spring QB race; plus observations from practice Published: Mar. 19, 2024, 6:43 p.m. 4–5 minutes Hugh Freeze addresses the media Tuesday as Auburn continues spring practice Those living in the Auburn area would agree with Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze when he says there’s been some real windy days on The Plains as of late. With that, of course, comes “tough situations to throw in,” Freeze said Tuesday afternoon during his second press conference of spring camp. However, Freeze’s biggest takeaway from Auburn’s quarterback room isn’t rooted in accuracy issues or anything else that might be affected by windy conditions. “We’ve had a couple of practices where the wind was like tough, tough, tough situations to throw in,” Freeze said. “But, I think we’ve got to improve just our decision-making has not been exactly what I want it to be just yet.” The Tigers’ room of quarterbacks is a mixed bag in terms of experience. Payton Thorne, Auburn’s incumbent starter, is entering his fifth season of college football. After him, it drops off considerably. Sophomore Holden Geriner is next in line in terms of seniority, followed by redshirt freshman Hank Brown and then of course true freshman Walker White. “Payton’s have been pretty good,” Freeze said of Thorne’s decision-making. “The other three are, you know, there is new to a lot of them. They’re getting thrown into the fire against a lot of different looks that our defense is presenting.” And Freeze’s comments were supported during the media’s viewing opportunity during Tuesday’s practice. While all four quarterbacks took reps in individual, 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills, Thorne appeared to be most comfortable — which, of course, should be the case. “Payton is still the most consistent probably and should be,” Freeze said of Thorne. “He’s had the most reps and the most understanding of what defenses can do to you.” Taking snaps from the 35-yard line on the positive side of the field, Thorne found true freshman Cam Coleman and junior Camden Brown for touchdowns. Brown’s touchdown was an acrobatic one as he beat out sophomore Kayin Lee for a 50-50 ball in the endzone. Meanwhile, on the other end of the spectrum, it’s easy to see that White is still trying to grasp a lot of what’s being thrown at him. During Tuesday’s practice, you could sense a bit of hesitancy from the early enrollee when going through pass plays. There were a few overthrows from White, but he also tossed a few good balls — one being to sixth-year tight end Luke Deal across the middle and another to true freshman Bryce Cain near the right sideline. Tuesday’s practice was pretty on par for the freshman based off what Freeze said hours prior during his press conference. “Walker is obviously swimming,” Freeze said. “Everything’s brand new to him, but boy, shows flashes — as does Hank (Brown) and Holden (Geriner) too at times.” Nonetheless, some of the decision-making aside, Freeze says he’s been pleased with the way Auburn’s quarterbacks are approaching the spring, which also features the installation of a new offense with first-year offensive coordinator Derrick Nix in the fold. “I love the way they’re approaching it. They can’t get enough meeting time. They want to learn. They want to be effective at it,” Freeze said. “We’ve got some improvement to do there, but fairly pleased to this point, really, with all four of them.” If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aubiefifty 16,791 Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Mike Farrell Sports lists Auburn’s top three transfer portal additions Taylor Jones Wed, March 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM CDT·2 min read Auburn football had several needs to fill this offseason and found several great additions through the transfer portal. The Tigers took care of areas by adding transfers such as former Alabama safety Spoodie Kite, former Mississippi State tackle Percy Lewis, and former California quarterback turned wide receiver Sam Jackson V. Which of Auburn’s nine transfer portal additions could make the biggest impact this season? Mike Farrell Sports has examined all nine of Auburn’s transfers and has picked three that could have the best chance. The first player Tony Thomas of Mike Farrell Sports mentions is Georgia State transfer Robert Lewis. Lewis was the secondary receiver to Jamari Thrash in Atlanta in 2022 and made his way to the top of the pack in 2023 following Thrash’s transfer to Louisville. He hauled in a team-leading 70 passes for 877 yards and seven scores last season for Georgia State. Next up is Jerrin Thompson, a former safety for Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns. Thomas breaks down why Thompson is such a valuable addition to the Tigers’ secondary. Tied for the team lead with three INTs, Jerrin Thompson returned one of those picks for a 27-yard touchdown in a 31-10 win over Wyoming. In addition, Thompson added 38 tackles and broke up seven passes and was named an Honorable Mention All-Big XII. Thompson will fill a position of need for Freeze and the Tigers. For his collegiate year, Thompson has 176 tackles, five INTs, and 18 pass break ups to his credit. The final impact transfer this season according to Mike Farrell Sports is former Duke linebacker Dorian Mausi. Mausi recorded 192 total tackles in four seasons at Duke, with the 2023 season being his best. In 10 games during the 2023 season in Durham, Mausi made 61 tackles, with 3.5 going for loss with an interception. The Tigers’ 2024 transfer portal haul ranks No. 40 in the nation according to 247Sports, which ranks No. 15 in the SEC. Their high school recruiting class is top-notch. It wrapped up the cycle as the No. 7 class in the nation. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__ Story originally appeared on Auburn Wire Up next Up next Up next Up next Up next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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