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2.03.2009

Auburn adds a cornerback

Hey everyone. Our friends at AuburnSports.com are reporting that Georgia DB Taikwon Paige has received a scholarship offer and will sign with the Tigers tomorrow morning.

He wasn't recruited by many BCS-conference schools. Not sure why.

Auburn now has commitments from 21 high-school players and two junior-college guys.

451 Comments:

JgobravesHAG said...: turn the page peeps; 9:26 PM
Monica said...: lol Jet - I'm a "eat raw/eat wild" kind of chick usually.; 9:26 PM
mrdude said...: FWIW,
"I just spoke to Phillips’ stepfather, Paul Crump and he said Aubrey will decide between Arkansas, Florida State, Auburn and Tennessee at 9am Wednesday."

From:
The recruiting guy; 9:27 PM
Unknown said...: Julio wasn't the big difference for Bama.; 9:29 PM
Jet said...: Julio is clearly a difference maker for them ... but they got their OL act together ... they were outstanding at NG, MLB and safety.

And they had a senior QB that wasn't bad until the bowl game.

Even so, Julio will make a lot of money -- even after he leaves West Vance.; 9:31 PM
barkley for governor said...: Julio was the game changer on that team. Take him out, they don't get to 10 wins. Ask John Parker; 9:31 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: My brother played a sick joke on me =( my appologies you hot people.; 9:32 PM
Jet said...: Andre Smith was the ultimate game changer.; 9:33 PM
Kathy said...: So folks in Arkansas seem to think it's between them and FSU for Phillips signature.; 9:33 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: jhag - too late; it's been posted on HABOTN, therefore it must be true.; 9:33 PM
Unknown said...: I have no doubt Julio will be in the NFL, but what made Bama last season was how they played as a team and executed better. One player here or there doesn't make you undefeated. The best example was our 93 team. They won because they played smart and played as a team. They had confidence in each other.; 9:33 PM
Jet said...: Jhag ... if you want us to take care of your brother, well, I think it can be arranged.; 9:33 PM
barkley for governor said...: andre smith was part of the consistent pouding bama put on everyone. julio jones was the one they went to for the big play that changed the games.; 9:34 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Go down to tallahasse and take care of his ass...i'm sick of his taunting and bullying!; 9:34 PM
Unknown said...: Guy like Andre Smith or Mount Cody do change things because they change what you have to do against them. Mount Cody being a two slot player really helped Bama's defense.; 9:35 PM
Unknown said...: Like it or not, JPW likely made the biggest difference. He followed my primary advice for a quarterback. Try and go out there and not do something stupid.; 9:36 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: is this a bammer blog?; 9:37 PM
Jet said...: If I could have one of them, I'd take Andre ... six days a week, twice on Sunday.; 9:37 PM
Kathy said...: What time do you think the coaches get to the office in the morning?; 9:38 PM
Unknown said...: Bama also got very lucky. Our mutual suckfest with UT and LSU paved the road for Bama.; 9:38 PM
barkley for governor said...: They'll leave the office tonight?; 9:39 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: let's talk about ants. or pillows. or anything besides UA-T; 9:39 PM
Jet said...: Good point, Tar.

So, who's going with me to Tallahassee to take care of Jhag's smarmy bro?

We'll crank up the tunes ... "Run Like Hell" and Aerosmith's "Back in the Saddle Again" and some other rockin' tunes to get fired up to whup up on 'im.; 9:39 PM
Unknown said...: Kathy, my guess is about 5 or 6 hours before I get our of bed.; 9:39 PM
Monica said...: me me me; 9:40 PM
Unknown said...: p.s. I try to get up at the crack of 10, but sometimes it is closer to 11.; 9:41 PM
FSJ said...: TarHeel...

I vote for pillows...; 9:41 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: I'm down jet!

btw yeah this isn't a bammer blog!!!!!! i'm gonna drink bleach if i hear more talk of BAMA; 9:41 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: FSJ - I'm devoted to the feathery kind; 9:42 PM
Jet said...: Monica ... you get to make snarky comments while me and the boys beat him like a directional school in late August.; 9:42 PM
FSJ said...: TarHeel..

I'm a firm pillow guy myself...; 9:42 PM
Unknown said...: In terms of Auburn talk, the issue was we never jelled as a team this last season. We had the potential to have the best defense I can remember, but Simms going to the NFL and the lack of participation by the offense turned our outstanding defense into a punching bag. Hopefully next season will be different.; 9:43 PM
Quitstina said...: Yes, THT, pillows can be very entertaining...; 9:43 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: you share that trait with Mrs THT; 9:43 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: The feathery kind are better for suffocating one's self when Phillips, Patrick, et al all sign with schools other than Auburn; 9:44 PM
Anonymous said...: Ron....I'm guessing that if one of the following players can't step up, then we are in trouble for many years:

Berry, Jr, 6'-3", 312#
Cooper, So, 6'4", 291#
Coulahan, So, 6'-4", 311#
Eddins, Jr, 6'-4" 289#
Isom, Jr, 6'-3" 294#
McCain, Sr, 6'-6" 295#
Odom 6'-5", Sr, 303#
Roseman, Jr 6'-4", 275#

Those are last year's heights/weights and this coming season's class. Surely some of these are ready to step up.; 9:45 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: I have a wonderful pillow, its firm on one side and soft on the other, it simply can't be beat.

If Rivals did pillows, it'd be a 5 star; 9:45 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 9:45 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Jet. Julio an aquisition. Almost made me spit out my tootsie roll.; 9:45 PM
Jet said...: We're talkin' 'bout a rumble, and you kids wanna have a pillow fight.

Ain't talkin' 'bout love.
My love is rotten to the core.; 9:45 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: http://www.wareagleauburn.com/WEAForum/index.php?topic=1055.0

I'm not the only one who saw the Aubrey Phillips to FSU. =(; 9:46 PM
Quitstina said...: Wakerider, what kind is it? I could always use a 5 star pillow...; 9:47 PM
Miller said...: Pillows... I like them firm yet supple...

Just a personal preference...; 9:47 PM
wtc said...: One thing that most (but no one on here) doesn't give much credence to is that the lack of injuries helped our rival and punished us. I agree with JET in that the big lineman was their best player. Look what happens when he wasn;t in the Sug bowl. Then the replacement goes out. They then see what happens when injuries occur and you have no depth. For goodness sakes, we played Pybus a lot this past year.

But a much better year is ahead.; 9:48 PM
FSJ said...: Are we still talking about pillows?; 9:49 PM
Spongeworthy said...: We need OL, but right now, this year, we need RB's and WR's in the worst way.; 9:49 PM
ADP said...: Nice throw Hoopie.; 9:50 PM
Miller said...: wait.... you were talking about real pillows?; 9:50 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Pensacola Escambia tailback Trent Richardson eliminated FSU from his list on Monday night, according to the Pensacola News-Journal .

Damnit damnit damnit; 9:51 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: FSJ - sure, it beats talking about ants.; 9:51 PM
bigdaddy334 said...: Sponge

We got RBs a good line makes the RBs look better then they really do; 9:52 PM
ron mexico said...: Hoopie,

None of those guys could start over the Pugh/Boseley rotation. Which leads me to believe there might be a reason behind... but who knows. We are going to struggle on the OL very soon if it's not a priority in next year's class.; 9:52 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: My Top 100 pillow is made by Sleep innovations, and its time for a new one, but I haven't found one just like it.; 9:52 PM
Jet said...: Senor Mexico ... I agree with you 100 percent on that.; 9:53 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: D.Miler - I think our conversation included all sorts of pillows; we don't discriminate in pillow talk; 9:54 PM
FSJ said...: Thanks for that info jhag....

Come on Trent!!!!; 9:54 PM
Spongeworthy said...: richardson will end up at Bama. Bama isn't the problem. AU needs to worry about AU. Last two years, the powers to be weren't paying enough attn to AU. Did you hear Tana Patricks coach say that CTT had not been to visit them at all, but that Sabear had his own parking spot (figure of speech). That was the problem. CGC is the solution.; 9:55 PM
FSJ said...: Sponge...

Same thing applies at Gadsden City High...; 9:56 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Ok, I'm going to grab me a diet coke nightcap and then get some shut eye. Pillow talk makes me... sleepy.

Here's to the hope that all our nightmares were today and we'll have sweet dreams tonight and a sweeter reality tomorrow.

WARRRR EAGLE!!!!!!!!; 9:56 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Big dad. Name one RB at AU now, that if he was in the clear, would take it to the house. Tate. no way. Eric Smith. HA. Fannin, fast, big, may be able to get chunks of yardage, but yet to prove he is a gamebreaker. I'll give him a maybe.; 9:57 PM
bigdaddy334 said...: Fannin is the only one I can think of but we dont have to have a break away guy we just need a guy to make moves and get first; 9:59 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Agree FSJ. Couple of coaches here in B'ham tell me, it is indeed true that Bama has simply outworked AU last two years. Especially outworked CTT. A new dawn is here. I think we shall get our share. At least it will not be a whitewash.; 10:00 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Rick Trickett is my source for the Aubrey Phillips to FSU; 10:01 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Bid D. Fannin not as good as Carnell or Ronnie. Agree that the O-line can make a tailback, but a good tailback has same effect on O-line. Ronnie and Carnell could go yard. I want to see Fannin do it before I drink the koolaid. In any event, one isn't enough. We saw last year, at least one is hurt all the time.; 10:03 PM
Anonymous said...: Ron..I agree that if we don't get some serious OL recruits, we are in trouble in a year or 2. Some OL need to get size develop later than others. Surely some of those guys can step up.; 10:04 PM
Kris said...: Steve Martin: "Where's your other hand?" John Candy: "Between two pillows." Steve Martin: "Those aren't pillows....."; 10:06 PM
Unknown said...: I already think we are headed for tough times after the next couple of season, but an outstanding recruiting class next season could really help. I view next recruiting season as crucial.; 10:06 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Trickett, the most foul mouth, condecending, degrading OL coach ever to walk the sidelines at AU. Many of his ex players hate his guts.; 10:06 PM
Spongeworthy said...: If we can get one good OL to pan out this year, have a good OL year in 2010, we will be ok. But, I agree Hoop, it is an area that if not addressed can become a problem real quick.; 10:08 PM
barkley for governor said...: cold weather sucks!; 10:08 PM
bigdaddy334 said...: Sponge I coached RBs the last few years teh better the OL the better my guys looked. but I think we are seeing the samething I agree with you. We have no one close to Carnell or Ronnie but they were big recruits and the ol staff stopped going after 5 stars; 10:08 PM
Will said...: I'm out too folks. Here's to good news in the morning for all of the AU faithful out there. May we all have Tana Patrick wishes and Emory Blake dreams.; 10:09 PM
bigdaddy334 said...: Bottom line sponge I am with you I just would put ol before rbs but wr at the top; 10:10 PM
wtc said...: I agree with you guys on the break away threat. AU has none IMO.

I believe a couple of the recruits this year can be playmakers.

I don't listen often, but McKnight on the Gump morning show said Franklin was shocked at the lack of playmakers AU had when he came here. That certainly makes him a DA for coming.; 10:12 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Big. (love your picture) To your point, no one considered Bama's RB's to be better than above average, but their O-line opened some big holes. On the other side, remember Rudy Johnson. Our O line not that great, but he could make that first person miss, and had deceptive speed. Not yard, but no one seemed to catch him before he knocked off 10 to 20 yards.; 10:12 PM
wtc said...: I'm out guys. Gotta run 4 miles at 5:30am and looks to be about 23 when i head out.; 10:13 PM
bigdaddy334 said...: Guys got to get up early got to go to bed good luck AU and CGC and the Auburn nation; 10:14 PM
barkley for governor said...: God bless you; 10:14 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Rhetorical question, but who was the bigger Dumb A. CTT or Franklin. Hint, obvious answer.. Franklin. Many times, we must look past the obvious.; 10:15 PM
Jet said...: I'm runnin' at 5 ... on a treadmill ... where it's 68.; 10:15 PM
Spongeworthy said...: If I run 4 miles, there better be someone chasing me.; 10:16 PM
wtc said...: Sponge-You wouldn't like the 10-12 on Saturday mornings would you?; 10:17 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Howdy Jet. Is there still a sleeper cell in the REC. think the hiring of CJW has mitigated the threat?; 10:17 PM
barkley for governor said...: I wish I had the discipline to do that. It's everything I can do to roll out of the bed at 6:30 and I'm probably half of yalls age.; 10:18 PM
bigdaddy334 said...: who is CJW; 10:19 PM
Spongeworthy said...: wtc. Not unless someone was planning my funeral. I'll do 30 min on the elliptical, push around a little weight. Try that perfect pushup routine. It's a lot harder than you would expect. Also, know a few that do the P90X. That's a bear. Not for me. Too old for that.; 10:19 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Willis-big dad; 10:20 PM
Monica said...: Goodnight all you wonderful hotties. Have sweet dreams and I'll see y'all tomorrow.; 10:20 PM
Monica said...: Remember eat raw and eat wild!; 10:21 PM
bigdaddy334 said...: I talked to him today he said no to coaching someone called him a few times trying to get him but he said he does not want to work 16 hours a day any more; 10:21 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Night Mon. Maybe we will get two tomorrow to turn to the tigers.; 10:22 PM
Unknown said...: Within the next two or three years, many of you will wish we had Tuberville back.; 10:22 PM
Jet said...: Sponge ... everything I believe has been turned on its head, which was actually its feet, or its nose.

Recruiting is a riddle wrapped in an enigma. Or bacon.

I'm not really sure.; 10:22 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Hey Barkley. you sound like me. I hit that snooze three times. I could go back to staying out til 2:00 AM in a minute. Just not a morning guy.; 10:24 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Anyone see Devan Downey of USC verse florida just now?; 10:24 PM
Unknown said...: Even more amazing will be Tony Franklin. Within the next 10 years he will be the OC at a major college, but I suspect it will be somewhere on the west coast.; 10:24 PM
FSJ said...: Y'all are much more dedicated than I am.

I'm mainly focusing on my arms/upper body stuff right now.

I need to hit the treadmill too though..; 10:25 PM
Unknown said...: I need to visit the treadmill again. I try to do 30 minutes daily, but it hasn't been easy to get there recently.; 10:27 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Steve. I was a Tubby fan. Still think he did a pretty stand up job. I just think the time had come. The more info I get, the more obvious it becomes that things were slipping. Now, I'm sure not saying CGC is the answer. Time will tell. I want to see the product on the field before I judge.; 10:27 PM
Spongeworthy said...: Isn't it amazing how a jacket fits perfectly on a piece of workout gear like a treadmill. Makes me think the proper place for them is in the laundry room.; 10:29 PM
barkley for governor said...: The snooze button is my best friend in the morning time.; 10:34 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: The HABOTN might blow up tomorrow; 10:49 PM
hehateme said...: According to the AJC, DE Josh Jackson (Gainesville High, Gainesville, GA, 6'2", 260) commits to AU.

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfbrecruit/entries/2009/02/03/gainesville_de_2.html; 11:00 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Great a 2-star 6"1 D-end sounds great.; 11:05 PM
Unknown said...: I think that Tuberville had the right idea going to the spread. I think he just had a bad implementation. I was convinced the best of Tuberville was yet to come. He took a chance with Franklin, and he payed for it.; 11:06 PM
michael said...: Everyone look out. Word has it that Jan Terri is going to land some big recruits tomorrow for AU. You heard it here first.; 11:07 PM
Unknown said...: jhag, don't get too hung up on the stars.; 11:07 PM
YoungPJ said...: Do we need to use up a spot on another D-line commit?; 11:08 PM
Kathy said...: Don't see this guy on our prospect list. Rocker recruited him to Ole Miss. Did he even visit Auburn? Must have had someone else say "no" to us.; 11:11 PM
Unknown said...: Josh Jackson's 40 time isn't too impressive at 5.00. At his size I would have expected a few tenths faster.; 11:12 PM
Unknown said...: Looks like we beat out Arkansas, Ole Miss, and NC State on this guy. From what I have read so far, I am not sure about him.; 11:13 PM
Kathy said...: I'm thinking Ole Miss ran out of scholarships. They've got over 31 commitments. Auburn apparently has several to give out.; 11:15 PM
YoungPJ said...: Well, I trust CGC knows what he is doing; 11:16 PM
Unknown said...: Scouts has him as 6'1" DE
Rivals has him as 6'2" DT

He could end up being an interior lineman, which might be why we are going after him.; 11:16 PM
BinOBA said...: I'm pretty stoked about what we have coming in thus far and adding it to what we have returning. Anything unexpected will just be gravy. Can't wait til spring practice starts.; 11:17 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Steve don't read into that.; 11:17 PM
Unknown said...: It doesn't appear Arkansas gave him an offer. Ole Miss and NC State did, but it is possible that Ole Miss pulled their offer.; 11:18 PM
Unknown said...: ESPN doesn't give an evaluation of Josh Jackson. This may be one of those cases that the guy hasn't been evaluated or was just evaluated from limited tape footage.; 11:21 PM
Kathy said...: Have had my fill of recruiting for one night. Going to be now and rest these weary fingers. Tomorrow is a big day. Goodnight all!; 11:21 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Waste of an offer.; 11:22 PM
Unknown said...: The guy is a surprise. We weren't on his list on rivals or scout.; 11:23 PM
Unknown said...: jhag, what have you seen of him and where did you see it?; 11:23 PM
Unknown said...: Georgia Tech was also apparently in the running for him.; 11:24 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Nobody knew nothing...exactly.; 11:29 PM
Unknown said...: Robert Nelson, a UT commit, was also on Auburn's list. He says the UT coaches told him this.

“The coaches told me I am going to be a part of a new program at Tennessee, and I may have the opportunity to play in the NFL,” he said.

A coach telling a new recruit that he may have the opportunity to play in the NFL is distasteful to me. To say you will have a better chance of making the NFL if you come to UT might be fair, but college coaches don't know what recruit will turn into an NFL level talent in general.; 11:29 PM
Unknown said...: jhad, Senderrick Marks was a two star recruit. He turned out okay. Somehow I trust that coach Rocker knows a bit more about this guy's abilities.; 11:30 PM
Kathy said...: Josh Jackson: This talented pass rusher is considering Auburn, Mississippi and Toledo. Sings in an R&B/hip-hop

http://projects.ajc.com/playertracker/player/josh-jackson/; 11:31 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: I am aware of that. calm your ass down; 11:31 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Great we got a rapper and R and B singer; 11:32 PM
BinOBA said...: If the coaches offered him i'll take him on board. I'll trust their take on what they can do with the guy.; 11:33 PM
Kathy said...: He also had offers from Ole Miss and North Carolina State. He could begin his Auburn career as a grayshirt,

http://blog.al.com/goldmine/2009/02/dt_josh_jackson_a_late_commitm.html; 11:34 PM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Steve, you don't think coaches everywhere say that?; 11:36 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: CONFIRMED: Aubrey Phillips to FSU...just listen to the JHAG in the first place peeps.; 11:37 PM
Unknown said...: Wake, I am sure that some coaches do. I am also sure that if I were a recruit, I would stay away from those coaches.

Looking at rivals and scout, it looks like we are almost guaranteed to come in 3rd in the SEC West in recruiting, at least in terms or ratings. That isn't bad at all considering the amount of talent we lost due to the coaching change.; 11:40 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: The lack of olineman commiting will affect David Oku and he won't come to the plains :(; 11:44 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: We settle for 3rd now a days I guess? Lovely.; 11:45 PM
Kathy said...: Phillips to FSU:

http://auburn.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=70383

He has a 3.8 GPA but scored a 17 on his ACT?; 11:49 PM
Unknown said...: We are actually 5th in the SEC West in terms of last season and in terms of next season we should be 4th or 5th. It is too be expected with losing out entire coaching staff. As for settling, I am not sure what option you believe we have? We made the choice. We can look to the future and get behind this program or we can make childish remarks and whine.; 11:50 PM
BinOBA said...: Shouldn't be a terribly stressful thing . Who signs and who qualifies and ever sees the field are two different things anyhow. What if we signed 4 of the top ol we could have and none qualified? We got lineman, we're about to have some mph on the field.; 11:51 PM
Unknown said...: Kathy, the difference in the GPA versus ACT could be due to where he went to high school. I went to a small country high school. It wasn't as challenging as the city schools I attended. Maybe that is the difference.; 11:52 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Don't act like teams that have down years can't do good in recruiting looks at Notre Dame or even Alabama...stop making excuses.; 11:52 PM
Unknown said...: I agree Bin. And Senderrick helped us a lot more than Leon Hart ever did. You just never know. I would be worried if all our recruits were two stars because I do believe overall you get some idea of how good a class is, but with individual players, it is very hard to tell. The level of evaluation done on each recruit isn't even consistent.; 11:54 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Thanks for trusting me hours ago Kathy...jhag bringing it to you way before rivals or scout; 11:54 PM
Unknown said...: jhag, what excuses are you talking about? You seem to be way off in left field. Excuses for what?; 11:55 PM
Kathy said...: Been hearing rumors all day of Phillips to FSU, so really not surprised. Just disappointed that we don't have big guys on the line. OL should be a priority next year. Got to be able to coach the guys once you get them to school. It's a process, aight!; 11:58 PM
Kathy said...: Midnight in No AL. Officially signing day. I'm really off to bed now. You guys take care. The faxes will be working double time soon.; 12:00 AM
JgobravesHAG said...: Done with this annoyin folk; 12:01 AM
Unknown said...: Yea, I agree Kathy. And losing Chaz as well as the guy from last years class to Miami hurt bad. I still believe we will see defensive linemen switch sides of the ball.; 12:01 AM
hehateme said...: Great finish to a great 'cruitin season!
Get the 'jimmie's and the joe's', work the X's and O's! AU will do well, and should increase their recruiting class rating over the next couple of years!; 12:06 AM
YoungPJ said...: jhag, I'm not sure I like your attitude right now.

Disappointing on Phillips. Not season ending, however.; 12:06 AM
BinOBA said...: I'm stoked we are finally getting some players that can get to the edge and be gone. The OL stuff isn't a big deal. I'm lookin to see the skill positions take off this year. Ramp the offense up with some young talent and worry bout the ol next year. Our problems at wr and lack of homerun speed is MUCH more glaring a need than our ol this upcoming year.; 12:07 AM
hehateme said...: Absolutely! The need for speed....... there is no substitute!; 12:10 AM
Unknown said...: The offensive line will be a concern, but I don't think it is a concern that can't be addressed. We look okay for this coming season. In terms of the running game, at times it looked like Tate would become a breakaway threat, but he always seems slow to get to the corner. Once he heads down field, he has good speed. I guess I am saying is he lacking quickness. Fannin certainly has potential. McCalleb could be interesting.

What will likely make the biggest difference is if we can stretch the field with the receivers. I know that Malzahn says we will do it, but after the Franklin Experience, I am definitely a show me guy.; 12:11 AM
YoungPJ said...: If you're not first, you're last!; 12:11 AM
Unknown said...: The other question will be where all of these RBs will play. You can bet we will see a lot of them change positions.; 12:12 AM
hehateme said...: Everyone here getting some windy conditions? Wind chill just N of ATL is 1 degree!
Signing day needs to bring the HABOTN Hotties some HOT LOI faxes!!
Steve, who will be the biggest surprise as an AU commit?; 12:17 AM
Unknown said...: Hmmm, I have no idea. So far, the list of surprise commits seems to be dwindling.; 12:19 AM
hehateme said...: Here in ATL, GA took the news of Reid to FSU very badly....... they thought they had him.
AU will get one or two big surprises (just my prediction, but what do I know?).; 12:22 AM
Unknown said...: Dontae Aycock is probably the most likely on Jay's list of on the bubble players. Earlier today I was hoping we would get 3 out of the 10, but I was hoping Phillips was one of those three. Now I am hoping for two.; 12:23 AM
BinOBA said...: I'm down on the gulf, man, chilly here , got the fireplace goin good. Nice night on the deck in the hammock til bout an hour ago.; 12:23 AM
Unknown said...: I am just guessing based upon what I have read. UT and UGA losing recruits to FSU doesn't bother me that much. It seems a lot of people had hope for Phillips, but I was very uncertain based upon his comments. He mentioned a surprise and he gave us one to some degree.

At the moment, I am glad I am not a UT fan. They seem to be the most likely to have a disappointing day tomorrow. Unless we lose some commitments, like possibly Heavens, I feel pretty good about this class.; 12:26 AM
Unknown said...: I am in Columbia, SC and it is 37 outside now. That is about 20 degrees too cold for me:); 12:26 AM
BinOBA said...: An extra gear at some skill positions will cover up some ol flaws. Ziemba will be at 100% this year. I'm not worried, can't wait to see the battle at qb/rb/wr; 12:26 AM
hehateme said...: Aycock would be good for AU - let's hope it happens!; 12:28 AM
BinOBA said...: Given the circumstances we have a great class. We've done more at the skill spots this year than the past 5 combined.; 12:28 AM
hehateme said...: I can see spring practice.... when you have 4-5 QB's (or 7!) line up to take reps - they will hand off left AND hand off right to get all 10+ RB's some reps!!
Should be interesting.; 12:30 AM
BinOBA said...: I wanna see rolison,burns, and aycock on the field at one time. Never knowing who would line up where. Malzahn could probably have a field day with that. Opposing teams will have to worry about more than winning individual matchups and stopping our "scheme".; 12:36 AM
Unknown said...: I do think the QB position will be wide open. If Burns doesn't show a better grasp of the offense, Todd or Trotter may end up being the guy. Somehow I don't see Caudle in the mix. As for the incoming QBs, they will likely compete to be the backup at best.; 12:38 AM
Unknown said...: I don't believe you will see a lot of freshmen play this season. If I had to guess, I would think we might see a runningback get playing time and maybe a couple of receivers. That high profile TE will also likely see the field even with out talent at that position.; 12:40 AM
BinOBA said...: Rolison has the kind of accuracy that can get him out there pretty quick; 12:42 AM
hehateme said...: Never know about QB - I think the kid from Leroy ran the spread in high school, so he might have a head start on the other incoming QB's........... but, he needs to eat 5 PB&J's a day, or the SEC defensive ends might break him in half!; 12:43 AM
Unknown said...: Early playing time can be the death of a good quarterback. We made that mistake with Burns and Campbell. I hope we don't see it again.; 12:44 AM
hehateme said...: The Rolison kid is supposed to be the real deal! Maybe he can compete early for PT.; 12:44 AM
hehateme said...: A freshman competed and played in every game (I think) for a high profile team this year...... of course that freshman was the number 1 recruit in the nation.; 12:46 AM
Unknown said...: Anything is possible, but successful QBs tend to get redshirted their first season. If I am not mistaken, we will sign three QBs this class, which is astounding. I would be surprise is none of them are moved to other positions.; 12:46 AM
Unknown said...: Jason Campbell competed as a freshman and I think it cost him a couple of years. It really hurt his confidence.

QBs are different than most positions, and with an offense like Malzahn's, decision making is the key. I hope that Burns can be the guy. If not Burns, I hope Todd's arm is vastly improved. As for Trotter, I think a lot of people got excited about him, but I am uncertain. The guy I don't think we will see is Caudle because, even if he is good, he won't be around long and hasn't gotten enough experience.; 12:49 AM
hehateme said...: Mulzahn can make some quick decisions and focus his time on installing his system. If a young QB steps up, they can take advantage of the opportunity.; 12:50 AM
hehateme said...: I think Campbell played for 2-3 different OC's, correct? It's difficult to change systems every year.; 12:52 AM
Unknown said...: Of course, I am only guessing. The other scenario would be similar to what I think Franklin was doing this last season. I think he wanted to bring Burns along knowing that Todd wasn't going to last for the long haul. Unfortunately I don't think Burns caught on as quickly as hoped and Todd's arm was pretty much jello after the first half of the LSU game.; 12:52 AM
BinOBA said...: Rolison appears to be MUCH more assertive than the other two guys. We'll see if any of them pan out eventually, here's to a lil surprise sometime tomorrow, guys. I think if we approach with cautious optimism we'll do just fine.Night, and war eagle!!; 12:53 AM
Blake_34 said...: Apparently Aubrey Phillips committed to FSU.

http://floridastate.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=70383; 12:53 AM
Unknown said...: I am thinking Campbell played for 4 OCs: Lovette, Petrino, Nallsminger, and Borges if I recall correctly.; 12:54 AM
hehateme said...: OK, 4 OC's. That hurt him more than playing early, wouldn't you think?; 12:55 AM
Unknown said...: That is what jhag was mentioning earlier. It really stinks because I think we could use him. I hope to see us get a surprise linemen tomorrow, but I don't know who. I think we have playing time to offer.; 12:55 AM
Unknown said...: What hurt Jason Campbell the most was a guy named Dwight Freeney at Syracuse. After the pounding Freeney gave him, he changed.; 12:56 AM
Unknown said...: And yes, it is the Dwight Freeney that plays for the Colts now.; 12:58 AM
hehateme said...: I do think throwing someone to the wolves early can be costly, but the right coaching, and coaching decisions, can do wonders!; 12:59 AM
Blake_34 said...: Steve,

I started to disagree with you, then wikipedia searched several of the top QBs from this past season that I knew played as freshman. Turns out they were redshirt freshman.

(McCoy, Bradford, Harrell. Tebow played as a true of course, but only in limited action.); 12:59 AM
Unknown said...: I have no doubt some QBs start as freshmen and succeed, but it is the exception to the rule. I have no problem with a freshmen QB being the backup and would actually love to see it. It is one of the criticisms I have always had of Auburn. You should always play two QBs similar to the way Florida did with Tebow and Leak. Leak was the starter and Myer made it clear. He even said that if Tebow had a problem with playing time, he wouldn't play at all. That is the kind of way I think a backup QB should be brought along.; 1:02 AM
Blake_34 said...: But I still don't like the idea of playing Burns. He doesn't bring much, if anything, to the table. He is inaccurate, makes poor decisions, apparently can't learn a playbook, and is not the incredible athlete some seem to think.; 1:03 AM
Unknown said...: What we saw from Burns in the Iron Bowl was very much like what you see with inexperienced QBs with too much pressure thrust upon them. Our offense was too limited and Burns looked very uncomfortable.; 1:04 AM
hehateme said...: There is no doubt 2 QB's should play! One guy gets hurt, you actually stand a chance of winning more games after the injury.; 1:04 AM
Unknown said...: By the way, I am no expert. I just have been watching or listening to SEC football for over 35 years.; 1:05 AM
hehateme said...: Yes, he looked uncomfortable for the reasons you mentioned, as well as that other team breathing down his throat all game!; 1:06 AM
Unknown said...: Yea, and we keep making the mistake of not having a QB prepared when the starter graduates. Cox did very well after Campbell graduated, but there are numerous other examples where we had an off year because of an inexperience quarterback. The worst example was Damien Criag. Bowden didn't play any other QB. We had a very tough time the following season.; 1:07 AM
hehateme said...: And I think the SEC will be improved next year!
I'm telling myself Chiz and crew can handle it.; 1:11 AM
Wakeriderof87 said...: Blake, Burns certainly has some drawbacks. But to say he doesn't bring anything to the table is Ludicrous, theres a reason he was one of the top QB recruits. He has a rocket arm, and is very mobile. Obviously none of that means crap if he makes poor decisions, is inaccurate, and generally looks lost like he was for a good bit of last season. But if he can make some good strides under the new staff, he has alot to offer.; 1:12 AM
Blake_34 said...: Why not Caudle/Rollison? Caudle, to me, seems like he would make a good "game manager" QB that could distribute the ball to the team in this Malzhan offense. And he is a senior, so Rollison could be more comfortable feeling like he only has to be limited for one year. I guess you could do the same with Todd, if he is healthy, but the fans are already against him.; 1:12 AM
hehateme said...: Yep, Todd has a mountain that may be too high to climb......; 1:14 AM
hehateme said...: and, 401; 1:16 AM