Decent write-up on what Auburn's spring was like

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the Music City Bowl was a very pleasant surprise and it left us heading into the offseason with a better taste in our mouths. Most importantly, it seemed to be an indicator for the future instead of a blip of success on the radar. That was the game where Gus Malzahn said “screw it, I’m calling these plays” after Chip Lindsey left, and he took control back in a big way. You saw it, but even against an overmatched and slow B1G team, 56 first-half points is unbelievable. Now during the spring, Gus has apparently been much more hands on in his coaching approach

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2. Any idea on the starting quarterback battle between vet Joey Gatewood and five-star freshman Bo Nix?

3. The offense returns a couple linemen and some experienced backs. Did it feel like the running game may be coming back this spring?

4. On defense, we know a lot of the big names returning. Any new players emerge?

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With the bulk of the defensive front coming back, and a couple of projected first-rounders in that group, we may only need the rest of the defense to be alright to compete every week. That said, there are some dudes who have taken the next steps on defense, including KJ Britt at linebacker.

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5. The whole “Fire Gus” thing has become a bit of a joke, but is there any sense that the pressure is real for the program right now?



We check in on how the spring went on the Plains for the Gus Bus with College and Magnolia’s Jack Condon.