Auburn Hits Jackpot with Arizona Commitment

by Jay Coulter on Jan 21, 2011 10:09 AM CST in Football

Sources in Texas and Arizona say that Arizona prep All-American offensive tackle Christian Westerman is set to decommit from Texas today and commit to Auburn. Gene Chizik's ability to retain offensive line coach Jeff Grimes appears to have been the deciding factor.

Texas coach Mack Brown made a huge play for Grimes last week and nearly lured him to Austin as part of his staff. Grimes ultimately decided to remain on the Plains.

Westerman visited Auburn last month and developed an immediate bond with Grimes.

A 6-foot-5, 295 pound lineman, rated by Rivals as the 18th top prospect in the nation, Westerman was paid a visit by Auburn coaches while they were in Arizona this month. It seemed to work.

Westerman is set to announce at his high school today.

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War Damn Westerman!

Welcome to the AU Family, Christian! Let’s repeat.

by chp0001 on Jan 21, 2011 10:43 AM CST reply actions

Now that's what I am talking about

I really like this better than any other commit for the future of AU. OL is the anchor and Christian is a big anchor. Welcome to you soon to be adopted home.

I just hope they erect the Saban statue/altar/shrine before he leaves

by myauburn on Jan 21, 2011 11:08 AM CST reply actions

Outstanding!

"A lot of people said it would be a cold day in hell before Auburn played for a national championship... well, it was 17 degrees in Tuscaloosa today."
- Demond Washington

by Foy Onion on Jan 21, 2011 11:22 AM CST reply actions

HUGE

I love this! Christian will be a great part of the line for the next 4 years! The good news keeps coming

Status: Boss

by EagleWarren on Jan 21, 2011 11:23 AM CST reply actions

From the article: "Westerman was paid..."

I keed, I keed… nice pickup Aubies. I was hoping your O-line would be hurting for a couple of years, but commits like this could change that in a hurry.

The Process of Champions

by atcrawford on Jan 21, 2011 11:43 AM CST reply actions

We've really stepped up the recruiting.

I know that’s obvious, but wow. We are really starting to pull in some major talent.

War Eagle

by WarEagle86 on Jan 21, 2011 11:45 AM CST reply actions

Great News - War Eagle !

AubTigerman
"The reason you come to Auburn is because of Auburn people.This is a special place, from the coaches all the way to the fans" - Andrew McCain OT

by aubtigerman on Jan 21, 2011 11:52 AM CST reply actions

we've stolen a player from Bama and Texas... this is HUGE news.

last year, our dynamic list of commits really pushed our starting group in practice…
i think we can expect the same high level of competition from this group coming in.

keep ’em coming! war eagle!… and welcome Westerman!

you do it and you wipe it up.

by buddy Ro on Jan 21, 2011 12:05 PM CST reply actions

Happy Freakin' Friday, everyone!

This is HUGE!!

by Tiger on the mountain on Jan 21, 2011 1:14 PM CST reply actions

If you want to see just what we signed

Go to www.rivals.com and click on the Westerman story link on the right side of the page. There is a video there that will blow you away. The guy has more pancakes than IHOP.

I just hope they erect the Saban statue/altar/shrine before he leaves

by myauburn on Jan 21, 2011 2:11 PM CST reply actions