re: Official Auburn Football Spring Practice Thread - Spring Practice Complete

Post from someone who attended today's practice.



was about as good a first Spring in pads as anyone could ever imagine. This team definitely has a swagger about them, and a togetherness that is obvious! Little sloppy in the passing game, but that's to be expected. It's clear they are working to improve the pass game, in case it's needed. After LSU '13, it was only needed sparingly...

Overall, the talent level now is night and day from where we were when Coach Mal got here. We look like a team with NFL players all over the field, or an NFL team??

Marshall is the man! Period! He and JJ are very close and pull for each other every rep. Barber looked very good at RB, as well as CAP. IMO, Barber is better.

The WR are absolutely FREAKISH! DW made 3 circus catches today. All the upperclassmen are constantly in his ear, coaching and encouraging. Sammy might be our best player behing 14. He and Dismukes were held out of scrimmage portion to give others reps. With Louis, Stevens, Bray, Davis, Truitt, Walker........I mean, I just can't see another SEC team who can match our talent at WR. OL all look the part. Just BIG, physical, well coached dudes that will flat get after your tail!

Defense looked very good! I'd say they got the edge in the scrimmage, but not by much. 2 deep across the front and all 8 can play! They are looking at different combo's for personnel match ups on run v pass situations. Moncreif is an impressive looking dude! Garrett, Cass, Frost, Whitehead...Just a group that can really fly around and get to the football. CEJ and his staff are just a heckuva bunch of coaches. The whole staff is from top to bottom really. It's clear that the kids believe in these guys, and love playing for them. Great teachers and communicators!

Too much darn sunshine in here, but it's very clear that Auburn will be very good again in '14.