I think that the atmosphere and the attitude around and toward Chizik has really changed and I think a lot of Tuberville fanatics are really starting to see that Chizik could the best thing for Auburn now.

Spring scrimage wasn’t the greatest but they are working with limited talent across the board on offense and serious depth issues that have really developed over the past 4 years recruiting. Every kid that visits Auburn right now for next years class has immediately put them near the top, so the coaching staff is doing a great job of selling themselves to potential recruits. I am a little more nervous about next season than I was a couple months ago at this point but I think that the staff will have a top 3 to 5 class next year and really start competing again on both sides of the ball in about 2 seasons if given the chance.

I was upset about them hiring Chizik for about 20 minutes and then really thought about it and we really haven’t done well since he left. He has been a great defensive mind and just couldn’t make a miracle at ISU in the years he was there. If Tuberville was gone a coupel years ago, Chizik would have been one of the top prospects to bring in and that shouldn’t change with a poor performance at a number 6 team in the Big 12

…..optimistic about this year. Depth on the front seven, especially linebacker, is a problem. In fact, I’m not really sure we have 3 SEC-capable starters at linebacker. Return men will be green, but talented. O-line is thin, too, but I think we’ve got capable starters, if they stay healthy.

…..I’m more excited about playmakers than I’ve been since Carnell and Ronnie were at Auburn. We do need a QB to settle down and not lose games for us, but.. come on. Malzhan ran about 5 plays total, over and over again on A-day, and we averaged 9-7 yards a carry and 8.5 yards per pass. While I’m a Defense guy, and those numbers horrify me, It’s pretty impressive considering who played. When we start running the whole package, it could be pretty special!

…..Biggest improvement I saw at A-Day was receiver play. A lot of the tells are gone. You used to be able to pick out guys when they lined up, and knew there was no chances they’d be thrown the ball. Troop’s got ’em all running sharp routes, and catching the ball. Even if we run it more than we pass it, those guys are going to be selling the pass, and thus have to be respected.

……Needless to say, if we get really torn up on injuries, we’re looking at a 4-8 season. But I think 8 wins is reasonable, if we work hard, and don’t get too many people hurt. If we have 2004-level injury luck and quarterbacking improves, we’ll be in the hunt for the SEC title. It’s going to be an exciting year, regardless. Let’s hope all us fans stay on board, and pull for Auburn.

…..War Eagle!

distant (tiger) cousin. I believe the future of the program looks good if we give this bunch of coaches a chance. You’ve got to plan a trip to the Plains and witness a game live at Jordan Hare Stadium. I have been to college games in several locations around the nation and there is no way to adequately describe the Auburn atmosphere , you have to be there. Thanks for posting. Keep the faith going in the north west and I hope the Beavs make it to the Rose Bowl !

Thats where i live. Its an easy jump to Auburn from here. Maybe 30 minutes by interstate. Come on down for a visit. You won’t regret it.

You right about that Best kid too. He’s good. And so is that Rodgers kid. Rodgers and his brother just came out of nowhere to jump on the scene last year. What year is he?