Darren Bates?

[imsoauburn 0]

Im sitting here watching the replay of the Iron Bowl(CBS college sports) and im just watching this guy fly around everywhere. He doesnt take anything from anybody. Goes flying at Julio with his head then pushes Julio's head into the ground after he's down. I LOVE IT! We need that straight up nastyness on our Defense.

But my question is, is he gonna be starting at anything this year!?

[auwrx 0]

he's a starting linebacker. opposite of craig stevens.

[imsoauburn 0]

Okay I just never saw or heard anything that was in stone that he was gonna be starting there. Seems like i heard second string so i was kinda  bout that. As long as he is on the field alot im happy.

[guerra aguila 0]

Okay I just never saw or heard anything that was in stone that he was gonna be starting there. Seems like i heard second string so i was kinda  bout that. As long as he is on the field alot im happy.

I dont think its really going to matter before its all said and done... starting or not, hes going to play a lot, and we will need him.

He could start one game and not the next, just depending on what Roof does.

Same with the RB's... you may see McCalebb start against Arky State on the first drive if the formation suites to his advantage.

Yet Fannin may end up with more carries by games end.

[waregl87 0]

Of course, all the Auburn replays come on while I'm @ work. Go figure.

[jeiland9 0]

Of course, all the Auburn replays come on while I'm @ work. Go figure.

Yeah I know. Drive me crazy.

[au_weagle 0]

All of last years games are on SECsports.com, and most games from recent years as well.

[Ronald McDonald 0]

Daren Bates with one R 

And yes he will be starting!!!! 

[auburn4ever 1,266]

I'd heard some people say Daren is to small to play linebacker. To that I say bull. He is gonna surprise a lot of people.

[Funnthasun 0]

He will be great in pass coverge and as long as he can get off blocks (playing that close to the line) he will be fierce against the run with his speed and mentality.

[drush 31]

Looking forward to him taking some heads..........clean off!

[StatTiger 3,146]

The luxury of being able to rotate Bates and Freeman will be a major plus.