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TIGER OVERLORD
 Posts: 2643 (07/01/08 12:20:09) Tiger Alumnus |
Let's talk Auburn Defensive Line. The starters listed on the post spring depth chart;
Antonio Coleman Sen Derrick Marks Jake Ricks Michael Goggans Do yall think all these guys are a lock for the starting position? If not who will get challenged and by whom? |
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Tiger on Wheels |
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TIGER OVERLORD
Posts: 5868 (07/01/08 12:25:18) |
Coleman and Marks are going to have a crazy year. But yes, I see all 4 of them locking down their positions. Can't wait to see how the players will fair
with CR and his coaching style.
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Junior Tiger
Posts: 299 (07/01/08 12:29:20) Junior Tiger |
I'm interested in seeing if Tex Doolittle can take a starting DT spot. He did get a 6th year, and hopefully is healthy. I don't know if that would
move Marks back to end, or take Ricks spot though. I can't blame him, because he did get drafted in the 2nd or 3rd round, but I really wish Sims had
stayed another year.
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myxtplkn |
DooLittle or Blanc | ||
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TIGER OVERLORD
Posts: 2643 (07/01/08 12:32:56) Tiger Alumnus |
I think could challenge Ricks for playing time and possibly the starting spot. Competition is good, it is the capitalist creed. Which is why I should have had
two apprentices instead of focusing on Vader, anyway, I digress. Also, there is a kid from Opelika that plays some hardnosed football.
Also, possible to see Raven Gray, the JUCO transfer challenge Goggans at the DE position. |
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steveau76 |
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Junior Tiger
Posts: 344 (07/01/08 12:44:39) Junior Tiger |
I see a rotation of Coleman, Gray, Goggens, and Antoine Carter (who is going to be a monster pass-rusher). All these guys are fast and quick off the line. My
only worry is their run stopping ability, they are all fast but not to big.
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theplainstruth |
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TIGER OVERLORD
Posts: 3250 (07/01/08 12:47:41) 5th Year Senior Tiger |
I think Derrick Lykes will be the surprise of Summer. It may take a redshirt year, but there's something about that kid that makes me think he'll be a
good one.
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ekpfins |
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Freshman Tiger
 Posts: 104 (07/01/08 12:49:44) |
I think Goggans' starting job is still up in the air. Raven Gray will start if he is fully recovered from his JUCO injury, IMO. AJ Green and Carter had
really strong springs, I believe, so they will probably see a good amount of playing time. It's great to see a lot of depth at DE. I wish I could say the
same about DT.
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07/01/08 12:52:05.
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Junior Tiger
Posts: 283 (07/01/08 13:16:31) Tiger Recruit |
I think Raven Gray will start opposite Coleman and Marks will start at DT with Marks. I think that Blanc Ricks will rotate at DT to keep them fresh. With
goggans and carter rotating at DE. This could be a great stength next year or a weakness if injuries occur
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Tiger on Wheels |
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TIGER OVERLORD
Posts: 5868 (07/01/08 13:42:39) |
Gray and Doolittle will battle it out for some spot in the lineup.
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coachmcguirk48 |
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5th Year Senior Tiger
Posts: 593 (07/01/08 13:54:58) 5th Year Senior Tiger |
Doolittle can make it back & compete. He was good before the injury. Until 2 a days plays out I think those 4 are the safe bet. Gray may be able to work
his way in but I don't expect to see much of him till mid season. I do think with Coleman & Marks are gonna be nasty & Goggans looks to be ready to
be a real force in the middle.
Last Edited By: coachmcguirk48
07/01/08 14:59:40.
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Tiger on Wheels |
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TIGER OVERLORD
Posts: 5868 (07/01/08 14:52:58) |
I don't think Doolittle will have to much trouble breaking into the lineup. Do yall?
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Orange and Blue 1721 |
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Tiger Alumnus
Posts: 796 (07/01/08 14:53:23) Senior Tiger |
Myxtplkn: The hardnosed kid from Opelika that you were referring to is Zach Clayton. He had a good Spring and will see considerable playing time this Fall.
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Tiger on Wheels |
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TIGER OVERLORD
Posts: 5868 (07/01/08 14:56:27) |
I think we're pretty deep everywhere on this team.
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Tiger on Wheels |
09 roster | ||
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TIGER OVERLORD
Posts: 5868 (07/01/08 14:58:28) |
Do yall see Derrick Lykes and Zach Clayton getting in there?
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Tiger on Wheels |
Auburn DL | ||
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TIGER OVERLORD
Posts: 5868 (07/01/08 15:02:08) |
Antoine Carter and Mike Blanc are going to be awesome to watch.
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Sophomore Tiger
Posts: 200 (07/01/08 17:17:55) Redshirt Freshman Tiger |
What about Darrel Roseman ? If he has recovered than he see some playing time.
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myxtplkn |
Thanks | ||
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TIGER OVERLORD
Posts: 2643 (07/02/08 06:38:14) Tiger Alumnus |
Orange and Blue Clayton was the name that escaped me, only remembered he was from Opelika.
I think we are loaded at DE. All those DE's mentioned and about 5 newbies coming in for increased depth. The depth at DT is what worries me. Especially considering most of our DEs are built more for speed than size. DTs Marks is solid Ricks appears to be the real deal but not a lot of experience Blanc and Clayton could be serviceable backups and lets hope one or both give us an upside surprise. Doolittle was a solid backup last August when he went down with Achilles heel thing. Hopefully, he is fully recovered and in the same playing shape he was last year. That's a big IF and a lot to hope for. Anyone with any inside scoop on DooLittle? You know, scratch my head, have we thought about moving that 5 star DT recruit, Bart Eddins, back to defense? He is #3 right guard. Seems he could have an impact on a thin DL. Out of the six or 7 DL recruits in the 2008 class only one F Smooth was a true DT(big man in the middle) and I don't think he qualified. The rest were DEs. If we still had Sims, I don't think there would be any potential DL issues. |
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Redshirt Freshman Tiger
Posts: 184 (07/02/08 06:46:50) Tiger Recruit |
Who do you think will take Josh Thompson's place? I think his contributions quietly went unheralded for the most part. He always had to be double
teamed. What's the depth chart at that position? Wasn't Tez his back-up until he got hurt?
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myxtplkn |
Ricks and Clayton | ||
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TIGER OVERLORD
Posts: 2643 (07/02/08 07:05:33) Tiger Alumnus |
are in Thompson's spot.
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theplainstruth |
If Lykes has qualified | ||
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TIGER OVERLORD
Posts: 3250 (07/02/08 07:08:10) 5th Year Senior Tiger |
And it looks like he has, I expect him to turn heads this Summer. 6'4 290, and runs in the 4.7 to 4.8 range, and add to that the kid should have a chip on
his shoulder, and I think we just got playable depth on the d-line.
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1983AUGrad |
tpt.. | ||
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TIGER OVERLORD
Posts: 11663 (07/02/08 07:15:01) |
.. there is another I was not thinking about.... nice..
Grad - Official President of the Tre Smith Fan Club
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