re: I'm sorry, but you have to laugh at Auburn

Back to the original topic about how bad Auburn is at recruiting...here are some comments by the long snapper's coach.

The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Knipper became a hot commodity after a strong showing at the Jamie Cole Kicking Camp.

"It's interesting," Whitefish Bay head coach Jim Tietjen said. "Charlie came out of (the camp) rated as the No. 1 long snapper. In the last couple of weeks, Auburn has really jumped on him. He has some interest from LSU and Ohio State. They are looking at him too and I think it's because of the camp.

"He met with Wisconsin yesterday. Iowa is next, and Purdue has a full-court press going on, too. He's one of the best long snappers in the country. But not only is he a big-time long snapper, but he can also get down the field and cover."

Knipper, who runs a 4.8 40-yard dash, doesn't have any offers at this time but hopes to pick one up this weekend.

"Wisconsin said at this point it's a walk-on, but by January next year he could be on scholarship," Tietjen said. "They'd walk him on in the fall and then scholarship him in January. That's the best offer he has so far.

"For an SEC school to show this kind of interest, he's very excited. Auburn has him on the top of their list to fill a need. They could conceivably offer him while he's down there."


Auburn is looking good here.