TitanTiger 22,262 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Tennessee has lost a handful of recruits to start National Signing Day. The Vols may be losing one more.Tailback David Oku - the top-ranked all-purpose back in the country according to Rivals.com - seems destined for Auburn, sources have told govolsxtra.com. Oku has wavered on his commitment status for the past few weeks and appears to be leaning towards signing with the Tigers. The loss of Oku would leave Tennessee with just one running back commitment, Milton’s Toney Williams. http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/shared-b...ee_commi_1.html Lord, let that be right! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiescottie 1 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 man...if we got him.... I'll tell you what: even the bammer boards have been admiring the way we've closed today. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-579746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWK 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 He has stated that he will not decide for another week or two. It would be nice. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-579747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCWarEagle 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 That would be awesome. I've got my fingers crossed. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-579751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKCAUB 0 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 man...if we got him.... I'll tell you what: even the bammer boards have been admiring the way we've closed today. Naaaaaaaaaah...they didn't want him anyway. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-579758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin5 20 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 If Oku signs too.....man.....RB-U is back. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-579763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eibua12 81 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 but eddie gran but hey wait a min, no the spread doesn't running, wait... I hope he signs would be nice anyway time will tell Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-579779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUman43 5 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Link please! Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-579782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKW 86 8,235 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Oku was my one hope for a stellar commit. We have been talking to him for 2 years or more. He signs with us, he suddenly nay be starting for a Malzahn O. Wow... Lord let it be... Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-579784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKW 86 8,235 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Oku was my one hope for a stellar commit. We have been talking to him for 2 years or more. He signs with us, he suddenly may be starting in a Malzahn O. Wow... Lord let it be... I am noit as worried about the OL as some. Think the OL was poorly coached and prepped last year. They played much better as FR than Sophs. Lets hope that ends now. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-579785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthLink02 8 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Anyone hear Kiffin today? He said on the radio that he was happy because he "stole several recruits from our rivals" Who says that when asked about their class? Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-579949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDM4AU 339 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I saw where Oku "decommitted" from UT on ESPNU this afternoon. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-579973 Share on other sites More sharing options...
metafour 5,777 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Anyone hear Kiffin today? He said on the radio that he was happy because he "stole several recruits from our rivals" Who says that when asked about their class? I've heard a lot of his quotes and he is really upfront in what he says. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-579976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PChamp119 96 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 We already have 4 RB's - why would we have 5 RB's if he came on board? Everyone states McCalleb and Oku would see playing time somewhat early. Jacobs was supposed to be good. Gulley - I think he gets lost in the mix unless he moves to a different position. Aycock - who knows. People say he is supposed to be good, but jeez louiz. With or without Oku, I just see too many RB's (not that it is a bad thing - but hard to keep them all happy). With Oku, yikes. If so, I bet Brandon Jacobs transfers to Southern Illnois Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-580013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 22,262 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 We already have 4 RB's - why would we have 5 RB's if he came on board? Everyone states McCalleb and Oku would see playing time somewhat early. Jacobs was supposed to be good. Gulley - I think he gets lost in the mix unless he moves to a different position. Aycock - who knows. People say he is supposed to be good, but jeez louiz. With or without Oku, I just see too many RB's (not that it is a bad thing - but hard to keep them all happy). With Oku, yikes. If so, I bet Brandon Jacobs transfers to Southern Illnois Just relaying what I've heard: Jacobs may be moved to LB. Gulley is likely going to be a slot WR. Aycock will be a RB. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-580014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
metafour 5,777 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Gulley = slot receiver. Jacobs = They are thinking MLB is a possibility, much bigger than whether he will play RB or not. If he does indeed end up at auburn there is still the chance of him playing LB. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-580016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin5 20 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 If so, I bet Brandon Jacobs transfers to Southern Illnois +1. Nice. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-580023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friedchickenman 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Let me get this straight...if we get Oku we're looking at a depth chart at RB with.. Ben Tate Mario Fannin Eric Smith Onterrio McCalebb David Oku Dontae Aycock Brandon Jacobs Anthony Gulley Would be great, I could see us possibly redshirting 2-3 of them guys, now if only we can get some linemen and possibly a fullback to block for them (I still don't know why we haven't pursued more fullbacks, Malzahn does run the I every now and then and I'd think we'd need one). Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-580030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNewby 27 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Brandon Jacobs at 6'0", 237 lbs sounds like he has fullback size. MLB size as well. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-580034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
David 0 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Let me get this straight...if we get Oku we're looking at a depth chart at RB with.. Ben Tate Mario Fannin Eric Smith Onterrio McCalebb David Oku Dontae Aycock Brandon Jacobs Anthony Gulley Would be great, I could see us possibly redshirting 2-3 of them guys, now if only we can get some linemen and possibly a fullback to block for them (I still don't know why we haven't pursued more fullbacks, Malzahn does run the I every now and then and I'd think we'd need one). I'm pretty sure we go a good one in john douglas last year. Eric Smith and Brandon Jacobs are pretty big too and could be used as fullbacks in certain situations. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-580035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 22,262 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Share Posted February 5, 2009 Ben Tate - Junior Mario Fannin - Junior Eric Smith - Soph Onterrio McCalebb David Oku Dontae Aycock Brandon Jacobs - moving to LB Anthony Gulley - slot WR I don't think 6 RBs is too many and yes, someone in that group would likely redshirt. Also remember, Malzahn mostly uses two-RB sets instead of one like Franklin and other spread influenced guys do. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-580036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtftiger 40 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 So, what are the rules for contact now? Can coaches contact Oku? Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-580037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR-GIGEM-EAGLE 4 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 If so, I bet Brandon Jacobs transfers to Southern Illnois +1. Nice. +1 more, i laughed at that. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-580038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsixfive 341 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Imagine Burns, Fannin, and Aycock in the backfield. Talk about a triple option... Each one is capable of running, passing, or pitching it to another with a similar skill set. Link to comment https://www.aufamily.com/topic/56100-ajc-reporting-oku-will-sign-with-auburn/#findComment-580045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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