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a supposed Auburn insider says this about some of Auburn's problems
Posted on 10/9/18 at 9:40 am
Posted on 10/9/18 at 9:40 am
cut and paste from another board...
From insiders
I was going to save some of this for 3 things I know, 3 things I think on Wednesday, but why wait?
Below are a few items I'm hearing from inside the locker room and others close to the program. If you don't want to hear some bad news, look away. I'm not hearing a lot of positive things inside the locker room, so click away if you'd rather go along your day without hearing what players are thinking in private.
- There is animosity in the locker room. Some defensive players have not been fans of Jarrett Stidham for nearly a year, and while that's not affecting play, obviously, the locker room features a lot of quiet corners, if that makes sense. Some players are playing for themselves, though the defense has managed to come together unit by unit, and are held together by Deshaun Davis and Marlon Davidson. The offense isn't the only unit with issues with chemistry, so I want to make that clear, and so did one of my sources.
- Chip Lindsey calls the plays and they're filtered through Gus Malzahn. Simple. Players know it and they think it's strange, leading to some unfavorable opinions of the head coach among players on both sides of the ball.
- Right or wrong, some players don't like Jarrett Stidham's happy, go-lucky attitude. He was smiling wide and skipping around outside the locker room after the game, prompting some parents and players to shake their head and grumble. Stidham is disconnected from the team, save for a few close friends, and a lot of the defensive players are not happy with him, his performances and his attitude. He shows leadership on game days, but the players don't see a killer instinct and his words ring hollow to several offensive players, and it's bothering the defensive players from afar.
- Several players are discussing departures after this season. Malzahn is being criticized privately by a handful of players inside the locker room, which isn't uncommon for any program, but the whispers are audible grumbles this season -- and have been for most of the year.
- Several receivers are frustrated with Stidham. Several offensive linemen want to leave if they believe they can be drafted in the middle rounds of the NFL Draft, but inserting my own opinion here, who exactly is going to be drafted from that offensive line?
- Simply put, there's dissension, albeit quiet, but it's growing and it's clouding the thoughts and actions of players at practice and on game days. There's not a player on offense everyone turns to for guidance, and while the offensive line has been an absolute mess, Stidham has done himself no favors in the eyes of the players.
- Malzahn is unaware of these opinions in his own locker room.
Again, that's what's happening in the locker room. I'm just sharing what I've been told by several people. I'm not taking sides and I'm certainly not altering what is being told to me.
My thoughts:
- I'll be surprised if Chip Lindsey doesn't look for a way out after this season.
- Several players will leave the program if something drastic doesn't change with the atmosphere of the program.
- Accountability is an issue. There needs to be more action rather than talk, in the locker room and in the coaches' offices. If anything, there probably actually needs to be an airing of grievances among coaches and players in a team meeting. What's happening now is not constructive and is bordering on cancerous.
From insiders
I was going to save some of this for 3 things I know, 3 things I think on Wednesday, but why wait?
Below are a few items I'm hearing from inside the locker room and others close to the program. If you don't want to hear some bad news, look away. I'm not hearing a lot of positive things inside the locker room, so click away if you'd rather go along your day without hearing what players are thinking in private.
- There is animosity in the locker room. Some defensive players have not been fans of Jarrett Stidham for nearly a year, and while that's not affecting play, obviously, the locker room features a lot of quiet corners, if that makes sense. Some players are playing for themselves, though the defense has managed to come together unit by unit, and are held together by Deshaun Davis and Marlon Davidson. The offense isn't the only unit with issues with chemistry, so I want to make that clear, and so did one of my sources.
- Chip Lindsey calls the plays and they're filtered through Gus Malzahn. Simple. Players know it and they think it's strange, leading to some unfavorable opinions of the head coach among players on both sides of the ball.
- Right or wrong, some players don't like Jarrett Stidham's happy, go-lucky attitude. He was smiling wide and skipping around outside the locker room after the game, prompting some parents and players to shake their head and grumble. Stidham is disconnected from the team, save for a few close friends, and a lot of the defensive players are not happy with him, his performances and his attitude. He shows leadership on game days, but the players don't see a killer instinct and his words ring hollow to several offensive players, and it's bothering the defensive players from afar.
- Several players are discussing departures after this season. Malzahn is being criticized privately by a handful of players inside the locker room, which isn't uncommon for any program, but the whispers are audible grumbles this season -- and have been for most of the year.
- Several receivers are frustrated with Stidham. Several offensive linemen want to leave if they believe they can be drafted in the middle rounds of the NFL Draft, but inserting my own opinion here, who exactly is going to be drafted from that offensive line?
- Simply put, there's dissension, albeit quiet, but it's growing and it's clouding the thoughts and actions of players at practice and on game days. There's not a player on offense everyone turns to for guidance, and while the offensive line has been an absolute mess, Stidham has done himself no favors in the eyes of the players.
- Malzahn is unaware of these opinions in his own locker room.
Again, that's what's happening in the locker room. I'm just sharing what I've been told by several people. I'm not taking sides and I'm certainly not altering what is being told to me.
My thoughts:
- I'll be surprised if Chip Lindsey doesn't look for a way out after this season.
- Several players will leave the program if something drastic doesn't change with the atmosphere of the program.
- Accountability is an issue. There needs to be more action rather than talk, in the locker room and in the coaches' offices. If anything, there probably actually needs to be an airing of grievances among coaches and players in a team meeting. What's happening now is not constructive and is bordering on cancerous.
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Posted on 10/9/18 at 9:42 am to John Milner
That's either a cut and paste from Brandon Marcello on 247, or from the Auburn rant, where it was cut and pasted yesterday.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 9:43 am to BoCam2
I cut it from a Rivals board, but not sure the original source.
I would note that Alabama has its own problems in the way of injuries. I don't guess any program goes through a season without having to deal with some adversity.
I would note that Alabama has its own problems in the way of injuries. I don't guess any program goes through a season without having to deal with some adversity.
This post was edited on 10/9/18 at 9:45 am
Posted on 10/9/18 at 9:52 am to John Milner
quote:
If anything, there probably actually needs to be an airing of grievances among coaches and players in a team meeting.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 9:53 am to John Milner
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Several offensive linemen want to leave if they believe they can be drafted in the middle rounds of the NFL Draft
Posted on 10/9/18 at 9:53 am to John Milner
7 years, 49 million dollars
Posted on 10/9/18 at 9:54 am to John Milner
I believe maybe half of that. And that's a stretch.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 9:55 am to John Milner
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Malzahn is unaware of these opinions in his own locker room.
This is the least surprising thing in that article by far.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 10:00 am to The Spleen
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I believe maybe half of that. And that's a stretch.
It all sounds legit to me.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 10:01 am to The Spleen
It sort of makes sense. They returned nearly the same team minus RB as last year. That was no lucky bounce pass win against Georgia or kick six win against Alabama. So something is different.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 10:02 am to GlossuRabban
The Stidham stuff is interesting
Posted on 10/9/18 at 10:03 am to GlossuRabban
That stuff about Stidham would concern me the most if I was an Auburn fan.
If the QB can't be counted on as a leader, all bets are off.
If the QB can't be counted on as a leader, all bets are off.
This post was edited on 10/9/18 at 10:04 am
Posted on 10/9/18 at 10:04 am to John Milner
Hell I don't care about auburn at all and I could have told you that info.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 10:06 am to GlossuRabban
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It all sounds legit to me.
It all sounds plausible, sure. I'm just skeptical of supposed insider info that goes into that much detail on morale in the locker room. Some of it is way too specific to be believed.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 10:08 am to The Spleen
Well, I think it is Marcello, and he's an actual reporter.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 10:08 am to John Milner
Well, for one, I hope Gus gets it together for a few games and aubs looks unstoppable. The valleys aren’t nearly as fun to witness without the peaks to fall from.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 10:09 am to The Spleen
Well Auburn beat writer is saying that there is definite something going on in locker room on Gary Harris show now.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 10:13 am to labamafan
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They returned nearly the same team minus RB as last year
The RB is the only NFL player we had on offense. Plus we lost 4 starting OL. Those they were not great, they are much better than the bums we have now.
Posted on 10/9/18 at 10:16 am to John Milner
Next thing you'll say is that there is a racial issue on the team
Posted on 10/9/18 at 10:18 am to John Milner
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Malzahn is unaware of these opinions in his own locker room.
But...but... he beat Saban twice. Who else can say that... he has played in 2 sec championship games, winning one and played in a NC championship game.
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