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re: Upgrades and Downgrades from 2014 to 2015 (Auburn)
Posted on 3/6/15 at 2:45 pm to IT_Dawg
Posted on 3/6/15 at 2:45 pm to IT_Dawg
quote:Link?
The point is that you thought it was an upgrade last year and it wasn't.
quote:Thank you, Mrs. Cleo.
You think it will be an upgrade this year, it wont be.
Auburn won't have as many yards because of Nick Marshall's departure, but running backs will still be an upgrade.
ETA: And the only ones that thought Tre Mason was a product of the system were the idiots that didn't watch him rush for 1,000 yards under Scott Loeffler.
This post was edited on 3/6/15 at 2:47 pm
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Posted on 3/6/15 at 2:49 pm to IT_Dawg
I expect our rushing yards to be even less this year.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 2:51 pm to IT_Dawg
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IT_Dawg
oh you...quoting me but changing what I said. So awesome.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 2:52 pm to IT_Dawg
quote:In the SEC it was only down marginally while passing attempts and yards were up.
Yup, your average ypc was down
quote:We had a much tougher schedule and didn't get any breaks. While the records were significantly different between 2013 and 2014, the team wasn't that much different.
your record was a big downgrade.
This post was edited on 3/6/15 at 2:53 pm
Posted on 3/6/15 at 2:59 pm to IT_Dawg
quote:From an offensive standpoint we had more yards and more yards per play against the SEC in 2014 compared to 2013 thanks to a more balanced attack.
Great coaching....
Posted on 3/6/15 at 3:01 pm to TTsTowel
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QB: same
RB: same (with a healthy Drake)
H-BACK: downgrade
WR: big downgrade
TE: upgrade ( I think this is Howard's year)
OL: Upgrade ( more younger talent will play)
DL: upgrade (with taylor added )
LB:upgrade ( better coaching this year)
CB: upgrade ( could not get worse)
S: downgrade
K: same
KR:same
PR: same
QB: same
RB: same (with a healthy Drake)
H-BACK: downgrade
WR: big downgrade
TE: upgrade ( I think this is Howard's year)
OL: Upgrade ( more younger talent will play)
DL: upgrade (with taylor added )
LB:upgrade ( better coaching this year)
CB: upgrade ( could not get worse)
S: downgrade
K: same
KR:same
PR: same
Posted on 3/6/15 at 5:24 pm to Alabamya
quote:
Alabamya
quote:
QB: same
if bama can get the same production out of somebody next year, then they will be in the playoffs again. but i dont think so.
quote:
OL: Upgrade
thats the group to watch. they are gonna have to be able to run somewhere besides behind BigCam. Plus, Sims wont be back there to erase their mistakes like last year.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 5:26 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
It'll be interesting to see Auburn and Alabama's offensive lines next year.
Nick Marshall and Blake Sims made them both look better than they were in 2014, but now both teams are moving to more stationary quarterbacks that are not as elusive in the pocket.
Nick Marshall and Blake Sims made them both look better than they were in 2014, but now both teams are moving to more stationary quarterbacks that are not as elusive in the pocket.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 5:33 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
My thoughts on Arkansas:
QB: Upgrade - Returning QB who is a 3rd year starter. Improvement is expected.
RB: Upgrade - Two 1100 yard rushers returning.
WR: Same - If Domonique Reed qualifies then probably upgrade but until then no change since we return 5 of our top 6 from an average unit last year.
TE: Upgrade - Return arguably the top TE in the SEC and signed the top TE class in the country with three different 4*'s.
OL: Upgrade - 4 starters returning and two 4* OL battling it out for the open spot.
DL: Downgrade - No way we'll be able to immediately replace the production of Flowers and Philon
LB: Dowgrade - See above but insert Spaight. I do think Randy Ramsey at SLB will be our surprise player on D this year.
DB: Upgrade - Top 3 CB's returning and 2 of our 3 main safeties coming back. The group should be much better with continued reps.
K: Same - Can't get worse and I won't buy in until I see improvement.
P: Downgrade - Brought in an Army All-American punter so it could be an improvement but Sam Irwin-Hill will be a tough replacement early.
KR - Upgade - Keon Hatcher was probably the worst KR I've seen here in a decade. Anyone they trot out there will probably be an upgrade.
PR: Upgrade - Jared Cornelius looked great once he took over on the back half of the season. He should only improve as he gets more reps. Keep an eye on JoJo Robinson here as well.
QB: Upgrade - Returning QB who is a 3rd year starter. Improvement is expected.
RB: Upgrade - Two 1100 yard rushers returning.
WR: Same - If Domonique Reed qualifies then probably upgrade but until then no change since we return 5 of our top 6 from an average unit last year.
TE: Upgrade - Return arguably the top TE in the SEC and signed the top TE class in the country with three different 4*'s.
OL: Upgrade - 4 starters returning and two 4* OL battling it out for the open spot.
DL: Downgrade - No way we'll be able to immediately replace the production of Flowers and Philon
LB: Dowgrade - See above but insert Spaight. I do think Randy Ramsey at SLB will be our surprise player on D this year.
DB: Upgrade - Top 3 CB's returning and 2 of our 3 main safeties coming back. The group should be much better with continued reps.
K: Same - Can't get worse and I won't buy in until I see improvement.
P: Downgrade - Brought in an Army All-American punter so it could be an improvement but Sam Irwin-Hill will be a tough replacement early.
KR - Upgade - Keon Hatcher was probably the worst KR I've seen here in a decade. Anyone they trot out there will probably be an upgrade.
PR: Upgrade - Jared Cornelius looked great once he took over on the back half of the season. He should only improve as he gets more reps. Keep an eye on JoJo Robinson here as well.
This post was edited on 3/6/15 at 5:36 pm
Posted on 3/6/15 at 5:43 pm to TTsTowel
Alabama has great pieces to build the 2015 offensive line around. It doesn't get much better than the anchor at LT in Cam Robinson. He played better than I could have hoped in 2014. He looked better than Cyrus Kouandjio ever did in two years as a starter. Then there is Ryan Kelly at Center. He sets the tone up front with his calls. Shank Taylor should fill in at RG. He had two starts in 2014.
Arie will be difficult to replace at LG. He had a tremendous senior season and will be a solid NFL player. I expect one of the young guys to take over at LG. I like Casher or Hassenauer there, but the senior Luatua could surprise. I wouldn't count Bozeman out either. He started at Center while Kelly missed a few games last year. I think RT is down to Grant Hill and Dom Jackson. Grant had a bout of mono last year. Hopefully he gets his weight back up. The talent is definitely there.
My final prediction entering spring ball.
LT - Cam Robinson
LG - Josh Casher
C - Ryan Kelly
RG - Shank Taylor
RT - Dom Jackson
Arie will be difficult to replace at LG. He had a tremendous senior season and will be a solid NFL player. I expect one of the young guys to take over at LG. I like Casher or Hassenauer there, but the senior Luatua could surprise. I wouldn't count Bozeman out either. He started at Center while Kelly missed a few games last year. I think RT is down to Grant Hill and Dom Jackson. Grant had a bout of mono last year. Hopefully he gets his weight back up. The talent is definitely there.
My final prediction entering spring ball.
LT - Cam Robinson
LG - Josh Casher
C - Ryan Kelly
RG - Shank Taylor
RT - Dom Jackson
Posted on 3/6/15 at 5:45 pm to TTsTowel
quote:
It'll be interesting to see Auburn and Alabama's offensive lines next year.
yeah, lots of new faces. Is Kozan coming back? Golson should be a good player for yall. For bama, Cam Robinson looks like Chris Samuels and then it's a bunch of question marks.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 5:48 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
You mean Robinson and Kelly, then question marks. Kelly is entering his third year as a starter.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 5:51 pm to CapstoneGrad06
yeah, i thought about Kelly. He's been around a long time and definitely knows the scheme. But his strength and run blocking has been concerning at times.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 5:53 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
He is a poor man's Barrett Jones, but a solid player to build the interior offensive line around in 2015.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 5:57 pm to SECSolomonGrundy
quote:Supposedly, but we have no idea how he will perform...
Is Kozan coming back?
Posted on 3/6/15 at 6:00 pm to TTsTowel
This is delusional
Posted on 3/6/15 at 6:01 pm to buckRogers
quote:Thanks for your in-depth analysis.
This is delusional
Very insightful.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 6:02 pm to buckRogers
quote:
delusion
A state of mind in which you reside
Posted on 3/6/15 at 6:08 pm to buckRogers
Delusion is the portion of the tiger rant that believes Alabama is in decline at 12-2 and SEC champs, but LSU is on the cusp of something great at 8-5 and in the midst of a four game losing streak to Alabama. Oh, and that the offense is suddenly going to hit its stride.
Posted on 3/6/15 at 6:11 pm to CapstoneGrad06
and that Kevin Steele is responsible for the success of bama's linebackers
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