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Posted on 8/1/15 at 8:16 am to AUtigerNOLA
Posted on 8/1/15 at 8:16 am to AUtigerNOLA
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That's really a lot to be optimistic about for the defense. Sunshine or not.
Lot of sunshine but he has a point. Even if we still had EJ our defense should be vastly improved this year. With 8/arguably 9 returning starters, it is a hard sell to say we won't be better than last year
Returning Starters
Defensive End: Lambert, Lawson
Defensive Tackle: Monty Adams
Linebacker: Frost, Cass
CB: Jones, *Countess, Holsey
Safety: Rudy Ford
Guys Expected > Last Years starters
DL: Kennion , Cowart
S-Tray Matthews
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Posted on 8/1/15 at 8:18 am to auburn22
The issue with Barber is that he isn't very smart. And because of that he is shite anywhere he has to use his head.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 8:23 am to TheJones
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- How fast can Cowart break into the starting lineup (how long did it take Lawson?)
Not this year. Rotational starter only. Lambert, Kennion, Lawson all will be above him
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Special teams: Punter, PR/KR
Punter: Hard to downgrade from our dumpster fire last year
Kerryon Johnson or Jason Smith.
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- How do the coaches get Tre Williams on the field more
Play Sam LB. Also KF and Cass are Pillsbury dough boy and Radio out there. They'll be benched at some point
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Does Kozan pick up where he left off / Can Shon Coleman take his play to the next level (going to be 24 y/o this fall)?
Kozan will not be better than serviceable. Upgrade over Slade&Co but you don't just return full strength after his injury
Coleman will be top 1/3 LT in SEC. Not elite but definitely will be a quality piece
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Will Thomas beat out Robinson at tailback / what's the work load going to be for both backs
He still has to hold off Kerryon Johnson who may be more dynamic as a pass catcher /not fumble in the IB
Posted on 8/1/15 at 9:44 am to JamalSanders
He has a pretty severe learning disability. But if it helps your self esteem to dump on him...
This post was edited on 8/1/15 at 9:46 am
Posted on 8/1/15 at 9:57 am to JamalSanders
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The issue with Barber is that he isn't very smart. And because of that he is shite anywhere he has to use his head.
Im sorry and I am not trying to be a dick but how fricking smart do you have to be to run the ball?
I understand the offensive scheme is complex but if he cant grasp the running back position enough in two years to be able to play, how is he passing any of his classes?
I am going to call bull shite on this "He isn't smart enough to run the ball" for now. I called bullshite on it last year and I will continue to do so.
He looks good when they give him the rock
Posted on 8/1/15 at 9:59 am to Lee County Tiger
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I feel like I'm the only person who thinks that Peyton Barber could be special.
You are not. I sung his praises last year and will do so until I see different. He looks very physical.
I like him
Posted on 8/1/15 at 10:02 am to LanierSpots
Agree. I think one problem is that we are so loaded at the RB position. The third best is really damn good.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 10:04 am to LanierSpots
Barber isn't dumb. He battles with dyslexia. He has done incredibly well in the classroom despite his disability. He's a great kid too.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 10:11 am to JamalSanders
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The issue with Barber is that he isn't very smart. And because of that he is shite anywhere he has to use his head.
Barber isn't playing because of the talent in front of him. I have no idea about his intelligence, but I know many CFB players are very poor academically but can retain a great deal of info concerning football. It just makes sense to them much like science just makes sense to a scientist.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 10:57 am to Lee County Tiger
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I feel like I'm the only person who thinks that Peyton Barber could be special.
In general I believe most Auburn fans feel the same. I really thought he would transfer out during the offseason so he could get playing time.I think he is very physical and quick. Watching Barber run let's you know the two in front of him are bad asses.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 6:54 pm to LanierSpots
When he is carrying the ball he is fantastic. He lacks in route running and pass pro. I'm probably being mean calling him dumb but he hasn't got the other parts of being the running back that the guys who are just as talented as he is running the ball.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 7:30 pm to JamalSanders
Barber's problem is more political. He's behind two 5*s. He may run like Walter Payton, but if you move Roc to 3rd string he would transfer. If you tell Jovon he's behind Roc and Barber he wouldn't have come here ect...
Posted on 8/1/15 at 7:45 pm to AUtigR24
I'm just glad he is on our team. I'm watching last year's ole miss game and we would have lost by 2 scores had they have had Barber.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 11:14 pm to AUtigR24
No way. If Barber was the best, he'd be getting the most reps, period. I'm all for Barber and I've said in the past that I thought he was our best RB talent. The dude runs with a chip on his shoulder and destroys people. If he's good enough, he'll get the reps.
Posted on 8/1/15 at 11:16 pm to AUtigR24
That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard tbh
Posted on 8/2/15 at 8:19 am to blzr
quote:because politics have zero to do with sports
That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard tbh
Posted on 8/2/15 at 8:48 am to blzr
So you think Roc was better suited last season as a 185lb freshman to get more carries than Barber?
There's a little bit of politics and carry over from recruiting that goes on with the big fish like Roc
There's a little bit of politics and carry over from recruiting that goes on with the big fish like Roc
Posted on 8/2/15 at 9:02 am to AUtigR24
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So you think Roc was better suited last season as a 185lb freshman to get more carries than Barber?
There's a little bit of politics and carry over from recruiting that goes on with the big fish like Roc
No there isn't. You earn or don't earn playing time based on performance. Truth is none of us know what PB can do or has done as well as the coaching staff. They see him everyday we have hardly seen him.
Posted on 8/2/15 at 9:56 am to AUtigR24
He is definitely a change of pace from CAP, whereas PB, not so much.
If Gus starts worrying about who might get their feelings hurt when deciding who plays, we are screwed!!
If Gus starts worrying about who might get their feelings hurt when deciding who plays, we are screwed!!
Posted on 8/2/15 at 9:24 pm to jrljr
All I know for fact is we're in good shape with 3 damn good RBs. I think Roc starts and gets the majority. I do think we'll see more of Jovon than we did of CAP in 2013 though
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