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8.14.2009

Early practice notes, 8/14

Hey everyone. Let's boogie.

* LB Eltoro Freeman still has the cast/wrap on his hand, but he was working with the linebackers in drills. He was in a no-contact (orange) jersey. Pic below.

* Kodi Burns, despite saying last night that he's not a wideout, again was working with the wideouts this morning.

* Vincent "Bo" Jackson was at practice again.

* Former OL Kendall Simmons was at practice. He isn't playing pro ball.

PHOTO GALLERY
Eltoro Freeman and his wrap/cast.


Ben Tate and Eric Smith watch a punt-return drill.


DeAngelo Benton works with the JUGS machine. Concentration.


Here's Ted Roof funnin' with Walt McFadden.


Your starting quarterback.


Tommy Trott taking his turn on the JUGS machine.


McFadden funnin' with Kodi Burns.

80 Comments:

Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Nothing but substance.

10:39 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Boogie woogie!!!

10:40 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Tell Bo that MissTHT wants to have one of those cooking contests with him in our kitchen. She's can give him a real run for his money.

10:41 AM  
Blogger Scott Chocolate said...

Anybody else having trouble playing the videos today?

10:42 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Choco- I always have trouble playing them in Safari and I'm too lazy to figure out why since they play in Firefox and Chrome.

10:43 AM  
Blogger Ephemeral said...

War Eagle, Hotties!

No problems with the videos for me.

10:43 AM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

So is Kendall's injury from last year a career ending one?

10:44 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

As it should practice goes on. Glad Bo is home he could do a lot for Auburn by just being around and encouraging these young men.
Good luck Auburn Tigers.

10:44 AM  
Blogger Harrison said...

yeah Bo stayed at my house last night. He keot wanting to play Worl of Warcraft. He's such a nerd. Instead we did Tequila shots and had relay races. he's not as fast as he used to be

10:44 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

I don't think Kodi will become just a receiver. I see him more as a Fannin type if he were to put on a bit more weight. Hopefully he can be one of those flexible players that can do a lot of things.

10:46 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Eltoro looks like he just spied the bammer QB. I sure hope his thumb "bruise" heals quickly and isn't something that will require surgery.

10:47 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

I'll give you substance for today, it's FRIDAY!!!! That's your substance.

10:52 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Kendall's injury coupled with diabetes has put his career on hold. Not sure he'll ever play again.

10:53 AM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

diabetes sucks--and it's rampant out here.

10:55 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Fantastic Fotos, Writer/Photographer/Cinematographer Tate!

10:55 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Thanks, THT.

10:58 AM  
Blogger Bfoster18 said...

How could Burns say he was not a wide out when last night he said he was a wideout? Don't get it. Don't see the controversy there.

11:00 AM  
Blogger michael said...

Harrison - Sacrilege! Bo can run faster on his metal hip than most jaguars! Wait, are you too faster than a jaguar?

11:00 AM  
Blogger Scott Chocolate said...

Got the videos to play. Whew, close one! I almost had to call it a day. Can't work without the video fix!

11:00 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Holy Plaster, Batman!!! That has to be the worst bruise I have ever seen.

11:01 AM  
Blogger scott,will not,from tucson said...

i'm not surprised that they went with todd...just worried.

11:02 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

Tucson, what do you make of Eltoro's "bruised" thumb?

11:03 AM  
Blogger Scott Chocolate said...

A friend of mine and I met Bo at the Auburn A&P right after the 1985 season. We challenged him to a race to our car. First one to touch the car wins. He didn't even know which car was ours, but he ran out and touched every one in the parking lot before we could run straight to ours. I had to buy him two cans of soup. True story.

11:04 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Jordan Hair ...

Burns: "I definitely think of myself as a quarterback. I know everything that goes on out there. I know every position. I could play right guard right now. I still think of myself as a quarterback -- but just a really versatile guy who can line up anywhere on the field."

11:04 AM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

I like JUGS.

11:04 AM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

I'd like to see Kodi line up at right guard.

11:05 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

In other news, Colonial Bank Shares (NYSE- CNB) have haulted trading shares of the bank which probably means a FDIC takeover. So Colonial as you know it probably dead after today and if you have stock in it, you probably lost everything in it.

On with the show.

11:05 AM  
Blogger Kathy said...

Haven't been able to catch up on all the latest comments. Excuse me if this has already been posted:

http://blogs.ajc.com/barnhart-college-football/2009/08/14/franklin-happy-todd-won-qb-job-at-auburn/

GREAT pictures JGT!

Happy Friday and War Eagle!!!!!

11:05 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Believe in Todd. Todd is here to save us from the bottom half of the SEC West. Todd is here to bring peace to the masses. Todd is here to prove that Franklin knew what was best. Todd is here to show that sideburns can work with a QB. Todd will part the waters that are SEC defenses and lead us to the promise land. Have faith. Todd is our savior. Do not blaspheme against Todd.

11:05 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

I would like to see Kodi line up at Guard and see him trap block someone. That would be fun to watch.

11:06 AM  
Blogger Aubie said...

Very glad to see Trott on the jugs machine.
To the other guys on the team: if Trott is in line behind you on the jugs machine, let him break in front of you.

Happy Danny Arnold day again... my favorite all time AU player.

11:06 AM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

Kathy,

That story disappoints me a little. Not the context, but that TB wrote it instead of JGT.

11:09 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

I got a good laugh out of Barnhart's column.

Talk about BREAKING NEWS ...

a.) Chris Todd was hurt last year.

b.) Franklin didn't get along with the other member's of the staff.

11:11 AM  
Blogger Bfoster18 said...

Gotcha, Jay. Well, with Kodi's frame he will be a 6'2" 225lb wrecking ball WR next season and he could probably shave a tenth or two off his 40 time per Yoxall. From the vids, he definitely need a crash course on technique if he's going to contribute this season.

Think he redshirts?

11:12 AM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

Looks to me like Ted Roof Rusted is gently coaxing demons out of an about to vomit Walt McFadden.

11:12 AM  
Blogger Bfoster18 said...

Truth be known, Chris Todd was the reason we should have beaten LSU. But his arm didn't last and he was far too cautious with his throws. There's no question who has more poise between Todd and Burns.

I watched Todd's HS vids. He just isn't a deep ball thrower. He can't do it. Back to Brandon Cox mode in that regard.

11:14 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

JH: I'm done trying to handicap what happens next with Burns. I have no idea.

He's surely needs a year to learn some techniques, you'd think.

11:15 AM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

They can't let KB redshirt. He's the only logical plan B if Toddzilla's arm falls off during the first quarter of the LaTech game.

11:17 AM  
Blogger Bfoster18 said...

I hear ya. I'm still a Burns fan in the character department. He's useful athlete. I hope he scores more TDs for the O & B in the near future. He's just not a QB. And, thankfully they have the program competence (and balls) now to make the right decision.

11:18 AM  
Blogger Bfoster18 said...

Pete, if CT goes down roll with TR. At that point it's all about next season and beating UGA and Bama any way.

11:18 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

I'm getting started in my laboratory on a miracle elixir to cure the LB, DB, and OL injury woes. It will also serve as immunization against future injuries. I think the key ingredient will be that sacred water from the Artesian Well in Glenwood, AL.

11:20 AM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

If we're talking Game 4, I say you're right. I'm still scared Toddzilla's arm might fall off early in Game 1, which is too early for TR, in my not so expert opinion.

11:21 AM  
Blogger Harrison said...

Michael- i mat could outrun a jaguar if he promises not to scratch, bite or maul

11:21 AM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

i'm starving. i'm thinking it's timie for Zaxby's.

11:22 AM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

The D and LSU's starting QB is why we almost beat them last year. Todd kept is up position to try to win that game, where I don't think Burns would have done that.

Big Snacks,

You can always pull a redshirt off in the middle of the year.

11:24 AM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

It better be about winning the game you are playing that week at any point, no matter who the QB is.

11:25 AM  
Blogger Eddie McCoy said...

Rk- You also left out that we were able to stay in the LSU game with Todd in there after we sacrificed every first down by running the damn same QB Option every time. That is when I had severe doubts about Franklin.

11:29 AM  
Blogger Bfoster18 said...

Pete, I'm with ya. I sat there and watched Todd throw the ball with his ear lobe warming up for the So Miss game in '08. Knew something was up. In fact, I emailed Mr. Tate that moment and said "check out Todd's gimpy shoulder", or somethign like that. His throwing motion doesn't look any different today to me.

11:30 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Peeps: I didn't get enough usable footage from practice to make a video.

I'll add some practice stuff to the end of today's standard video report.

Hope that quenches the ol' thirst.

11:33 AM  
Blogger Tar Heel Tiger said...

JayGT - I'm tight as a tick. I don't think I can imbibe much more.

11:36 AM  
Blogger WarEagleRK said...

Eddie,

I seriously had my doubts about Franklin in the LaMonroe game last year when we only scored 3 offensive TD's and didn't move the ball well at all.

11:38 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

JGT....Barnhart writes to a regional/national audience. He needs to provide background comments in order for his points to be coherent to that audience. I'm sure if you wrote a UGA article in the MA, you would need to do the same.

He's good...and you are too, but sniping at him over that isn't.

11:38 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

I said I enjoyed Barnhart's breaking news elements.

I wasn't ripping him or talking him down.

11:40 AM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

I'm at the Advertiser.

He's in Atlanta.

There's your score right there.

11:43 AM  
Blogger Harrison said...

Yeah, Barnhart is one of the few "journalists" I can read without making me want to vomit. I think he's very good

11:45 AM  
Blogger digger4au said...

With Bo on the practice field just saw a funny on al.com
While living in Chicago Bo's young son ran into the house from school and shouted hey Dad did you really use to be Bo Jackson.

11:52 AM  
Blogger boknowsbo said...

boknowsbo is gripped with concern about Todd's noodle arm. boknowsbo has not been as impressed with one players selflessness as he is with Kodi Burns today. boknowsbo loves seeing Bo at practice.. not exactly a lightweight.

12:02 PM  
Blogger shesaid said...

Someone should suggest to Tommy Trott that it is fun and cool to wear receivers gloves. With that statement I insinuate nothing of his receiving skills over the past few seasons. Just sayin...all the cool kids are doing it these days.

12:25 PM  
Blogger Seanzie said...

Is KFC still open?

12:28 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

They sell grilled chicken now.

12:32 PM  
Blogger BinOBA said...

Jay, can you check and see if Dee ford is practicing with the lb's now?

12:33 PM  
Blogger Seanzie said...

Isn't Chris Todd from Kentucky?

12:33 PM  
Blogger Harrison said...

I had that Kentucky Grilled Chicken yesterday...meh

12:36 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

Harrison - while you and I may agree on the KFC Grilled, I'm really interested in what Bo thinks about it. Did y'all have it at your house last night?

12:40 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

I think I see where you're going with this, Sean...

Yes, CT is from Kentucky.

12:42 PM  
Blogger Jay G. Tate said...

Dee Ford is practicing with the linebackers, yes.

12:53 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Wow, Harrison eats Kentucky Fried Chicken yesterday, Todd is from Kentucky, Todd is named the starter. Coincidence?

12:54 PM  
Blogger Ephemeral said...

My family also had KFC yesterday--my better half's selection. I had the grilled legs...I'm beginning to see a pattern....

12:58 PM  
Blogger Scott M. Brannan said...

i initially thought i was eating chicken for lunch, then went to a fancy deli instead. does that mean i'm anti-Todd? hope not. :(

1:01 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

This is how I imagine things would go if Harrison and Michael were ever to actually meet:

Fun with Harrison and Michael

1:01 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Since the QB question is settled, the next big question is depth at linebacker. Dee Ford practicing there is very good news.

1:09 PM  
Blogger michael said...

Haha, that video is evil, Norm. So who is getting whacked in your imagination, me or Harrison?

1:11 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

great vid, norm....

1:13 PM  
Blogger Norm said...

See; that's just it Michael, as I envision it, you're each taking turns. It may sound crazy to some, but I think that's how it would play out with you two.

1:15 PM  
Blogger Seanzie said...

Haha good times with the KFC...

1:15 PM  
Blogger wtc said...

Does anyone else think Trott has his helmet pulled down a bit low. Pretty cool if yor a gangsta pullin' up to bust a cap in someone, but I think he could see the ball better if the raised the lid a bit.

1:15 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

there is no scenario in my mind where Mike and Harry don't travel around together playing this trick on old war veterans.

1:16 PM  
Blogger ehyou said...

New thread

1:16 PM  
Blogger Peter Frankenschmidt said...

I had the same thought, wtc...real gangsta *** ****** don't pull their helmets down, cause real gangsta *** ******* always catch the ball.

1:18 PM  
Blogger boknowsbo said...

I'd like to throw this out there, despite that it's an "is what it is" kind of thing.

``His arm has gotten a little bit fatigued, but he still has zip on the ball,'' Malzahn said.

Todd, who did not throw in the spring and has been splitting reps with at least 2 other qb’s, has an arm that is fatigued a little bit. I can’t grasp for a second how the coaches believe his arm will hold now that he is taking all of the reps and will be playing as the #1 for at least 12 games. My comprehension is sputtering and that aggravates boknowsbo.

1:18 PM  

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