Coach Gus Malzahn and his staff have completed the hard work of 2016 Spring drills with the April 9, 2016 A-Day game in Jordan-Hare.
Join Coach John Ray, Doug Dean, and special guest Coach Hunter Adams for analysis of strengths and weaknesses coming out of Spring, a “deep cut” on the Tigers’ personnel, and probable offensive and defensive strategy this season.
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The number one question heading into Spring drills for Coach Gus Malzahn and his staff is who will be the starting quarterback in 2016. While Malzahn is not likely to name a “firm” starter at QB this Spring, he will certainly hope to have the question all but answered after the A-Day game.
Against this backdrop, the timing is excellent to have as special guest and Auburn legend, Brandon Cox, who played quarterback at Auburn from 2005-2007. Join Coach John Ray and Doug Dean as they recall some huge moments in which Cox delivered in the clutch, and also to hear Cox’s take on the Malzahn offense and this quarterback competition in 2016.
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In a tumultuous 24-hour period, Auburn Coach Gus Malzahn lost elite recruiter and wide receivers coach Dameyune Craig to SEC West rival LSU, and quickly moved to replace him with former Auburn wideout Kodi Burns.
Join Coach John Ray and Doug Dean as they analyze the impact of this turnover, what it may have signalled in terms of inner workings on the Malzahn staff, and how this could impact the Tigers’ chances in 2016 and beyond.
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It’s National Signing Day Eve across America, so what better time for Coach John Ray and Doug Dean to welcome a genuine recruiting guru and analyst, Lance Bailey (aka “LB7” on the InterWebz)!
Lance analyzes Auburn’s impressive group of current commitments, and also looks at who the Tigers may be in position to sign in the 12th hour, with several big announcement ceremonies set on Signing Day, including DT Derrick Brown and S Nigel Warrior.
Join Coach Ray, Dean, and Lance Bailey for an in-depth look at the moves Malzahn & Co made in this signing class as the ’16 season looms.
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Coach John Ray and Doug Dean welcome special guest, former Auburn wide receiver Devin Aromashodu, for a very timely discussion of recruiting, special big game memories, and of course, the upcoming Super Bowl matchup featuring two legendary SEC quarterbacks in Peyton Manning and Cam Newton.
Aromashodu was part of arguably the best WR signing class in Auburn history in which he joined Anthony Mix, Ben Obomanu, and Courtney Taylor as incoming freshmen. The quartet would go on to be part of the 2004 undefeated Auburn team which many consider the most dominant SEC Champion in the modern era.
Aromashodu also has insight into NFL great Peyton Manning, having been a teammate of Manning at the Super Bowl champion Colts.
Join Coach Ray and Doug Dean for a fascinating discussion, including the latest on recruiting as February 3rd National Signing Day is a mere week away!
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It may prove the case that Gus Malzahn and his staff’s most important “recruitments” will be stud defensive end Carl Lawson, and veteran defensive lineman Montravius Adams opting to pass on the NFL draft to return for the 2016 season. Heading into the ’16 season, barring injury, the Tigers will have an experienced, deep defensive front to complement the talented secondary.
Join Coach John Ray and Doug Dean as they discuss the returning roster strengths and weaknesses heading into spring, and key developments on the recruiting front as February 3rd national signing day approaches.
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Join Coach John Ray and Doug Dean as they cover the big moves Auburn Coach Gus Malzahn has made in recent days to fill out his staff for the 2016 season, from the promotion of Travis Williams to linebackers coach to the unexpected departure of O-Line coach J. B. Grimes and hiring of Penn State O-line coach Herb Hand. Hand is a former colleague of Malzahn’s from his 2007-2008 Tulsa days, which portends the full-on commitment by Malzahn to return the read-option attack in ’16.
Ray and Dean also discuss the huge news that Carl Lawson will forego the NFL draft to return for his senior season, which may be Malzahn’s most important “recruitment” this year. Finally, Coach Ray and Dean discuss the emergence of the relatively new “loss of value” insurance policies for likely NFL first round drafts like Carl Lawson, and whether programs like Auburn should fund such policies.
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After several weeks of rumored “done deal” hires of several defensive coordinator candidates that fell prey to either misinformation or misfired hires, Coach Gus Malzahn delivered in impressive fashion by plucking veteran defensive coach Kevin Steele from LSU coach Les Miles’ staff in Baton Rouge. Coach Steele was introduced in Auburn at a January 5th presser, and did nothing but impress the AU faithful.
Join Coach John Ray and Doug Dean as they further analyze the impact of the Kevin Steele hire, his leadership qualities, and the defensive scheme he can be expected to deploy heading into the 2016 season.
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Wednesday, December 30th proved to be an outstanding day for Gus Malzahn’s Auburn Tigers, as they dominated the 9-3 Memphis Tigers in a 31-10 rout, holding QB Paxton Lynch to less than 150 yards passing.
The day also brought the news of Malzahn’s hiring of Kevin Steele as defensive coordinator to succeed Will Muschamp. Steele departed Les Miles’ LSU staff after but one year in Baton Rouge.
Join Coach Ray and Doug Dean as they break down both the Birmingham Bowl game and exactly what the hiring of Kevin Steele means to Malzahn’s staff and 2016 prospects.
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Join Coach John Ray and Doug Dean as they discuss the ongoing search for Auburn’s next defensive coordinator. The candidates du jour being prominently mentioned now are Manny Diaz, Todd Grantham, and Ted Roof, who was fired from the same post at Auburn just four years ago.
With the Auburn vs. Memphis Birmingham Bowl matchup just a day away, Coach Ray and Dean also analyze what fans might expect from Memphis and Auburn in what could be a high scoring contest.
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