Spring "game" thread?

[bulldawg28]

Key looks MUCH better throwing to Whop, Austin Williams, and Spivey. He just has a much better rapport with them. Guidry looked lazy. Osirus just isn't very good. Green had two drops. The KEY is going to be will our coaching staff start the underclass WR's that have a better rapport and appear to be more productive over Guidry and Mitchell? That held us back more than anything when Dan was the coach. I hope it doesn't continue to hold us back. To me, it looked like the issue is more our WR's than Key. Particularly Guidry and Mitchell. Guidry dropped a slant in his chest and then it looked like he completely gave up on another route which wasn't a bad pass. I think that may be why Key looks indecisive at times. He doesn't know what the hell Guidry is going to do and I don't know that he trusts Mitchell all that much. Spivey really stood out too.

I thought the running game looked good and we will be fine there.

I think the defense will be fine too. Not number one in the country but probably top 20 which I can live with. I bet we try to get that guy from Vanderbilt that is in the transfer portal. Aaron Brule continues to impress me. He probably should play a lot somehow.

Kickers didn't look great but I think Christmann and the South Alabama transfer will improve our kicking game.

I agree the coaches need to find the best fits on offense that help the Qb. They failed in this department last year with Fitz passing and Hill blocking. Wherever Williams was in on passing downs it was a totally different comfort level and better completions for Fitz.

[NCDawg]

You ever watched Phillip Rivers throw the football? It's very similar.

I was thinking the same thing. Nothing wrong with Shrader's arm. Looks to me like he throws a very catchable pass. I think we have 3 very good QBs, any of which can get the job done.

[bulldawg28]

Might be this year. He's running 1st team, and it's apparent, he's a stud

No he's not. Nix will not be the starter for Auburn this year and potentially next year. Joey Gatewood is the starter and is scary good and athletic. Nix is a Stidham clone.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Alright just now watching the spring game.
1st possession - dropped pass, tackle for loss KH, overthrown
2nd possession, KH run for 15. TE dropped screen pass. KT run for 5. Mitchell catch for 15. KT threw a would be interception. KH for 5 .kH with the 1st down. KH takes a shot at the 1. KH TD. Only threw the ball 2 times that drive, one drop.

[Walkerhill]

I think we will beat TN and KY. Win the out of conference and Ark and OM and its a good season

Exactly, K-State is starting a major rebuild and the other 3 non-conf games are wins. Ark, OM are should wins and UK lost a lot a should be a win again also. Probably our floor is 6 and likely ceiling is 7 unless the defensive tackles and passing game improve considerably. Maybe the narrowest range in the country for a Power 5 team.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Could we schedule a exhibition game against UM or something for our spring game?

[chef dixon]

Some quick thoughts:

Whop and Austin Williams looked like they are ready to make a jump. Guidry is basically what is he which is sloppy. At TE Spivey played pretty well and Farrod couldn't catch anything today.

KT seemed to settle in and make some good throws. Mayden definitely is more fluid but we didn't exactly let him loose and the pick 6 was obviously bad. Good to see Shrader play, but I don't see any scenario where he doesn't redshirt.

Kylin will be a beast next year. Gibson isn't much of a drop off and the O-line looks the part.

Marquiss Spencer is a grown ass man. D-line will improve as the season goes on so I'm glad our schedule is soft to start.

We have a quite few NFL players in the back 7 on D.

We have too many punters for none of them to step up and at least boot it closer to 45 yards per kick.

The 7v7 portion I felt was pretty pointless, but I'm not getting paid 2 million to make that decision.

[Bothrops]

Cumbest will help the passing game, but we should have been able to pick up a good WR transfer. Since we couldn't, we are more limited on offense and I think the ceiling is 6 with Kentucky, Arkansas and OM as possible conference wins, but think we could drop one of those and go 2-6 6-6.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Well the rumor this morning about the spring game being scrapped or moved to a standard practice got me. Also the rumor the baseball game got moved to tomorrow, got me

[Cooterpoot]

We have no WRs, QB play is marginal at best. Same as last year. OL will be ok, same as last year. DL will see a big drop off, but will be ok if we stay healthy and down wear down in games. Not many concerns at LB and DB.
I’m still not a fan of this offense, but Joe has this year to convince me otherwise by showing some sort of improvement somewhere. Even if it’s just better QB reads and WR routes. I’m going 7-5 this year. But we’ll have to earn it. TN game could get us to 8 wins. KY loss to 6 wins. Just need to see something from this offense.

[Lord McBuckethead]

Does Guidry get a catch or just 2 drops on 5 targets.

[Coach007]

In spring games, in look more toward trenches and defense.

1- Our defense will be top 10 again, and the following season will be a major concern.

2- our Dl is not great, but it's is deep. I see that spot being the surprise of the defense. If we do add a grad transfer, it will just add to it.

3- OL... cross vs rivers..... simply put... Cross will leave early. He is ready now. Needs more weight, but could play.

4- I can not imagine there being no improvement on offense, specifically passing. We have 2 guys that should be able to handle that offense and 1 who will be a beast within 1 year. The transition Shrader made in a short period of time is leaps above what we have seen... ever. If he was the man, he would be ready and this team would not be worse off. Having said that, he will red shirt because he wont make us better. If either of our QBs can reach 60% we will challenge everyone.

[MarketingBully]

Cumbest will help the passing game, but we should have been able to pick up a good WR transfer. Since we couldn't, we are more limited on offense and I think the ceiling is 6 with Kentucky, Arkansas and OM as possible conference wins, but think we could drop one of those and go 2-6 6-6.

OM, ARK, and UK suck ass. We will win all of our OOC and win those three plus the TN game and finish at least 8-4. It’s not that hard. We have more talent then those 3 teams you named. Only games which are sure losses imo are Alabama, LSU, and A&M. I really don’t understand this negative taint you guys seem to have with Moorhead and this team.

[MarketingBully]

We have no WRs, QB play is marginal at best. Same as last year. OL will be ok, same as last year. DL will see a big drop off, but will be ok if we stay healthy and down wear down in games. Not many concerns at LB and DB.
I’m still not a fan of this offense, but Joe has this year to convince me otherwise by showing some sort of improvement somewhere. Even if it’s just better QB reads and WR routes. I’m going 7-5 this year. But we’ll have to earn it. TN game could get us to 8 wins. KY loss to 6 wins. Just need to see something from this offense.

Ky is not good but at least you are saying 7-5 so I’ll give you that. Kentucky hasn’t beaten us in Starkville since what the Croom years?

[Homedawg]

Wow. Shrader is one hell of an athlete. Better feet and quicker than Fitz.

Looks exactly like Matt Jones out there

Omg..: Matt Jones ran a 4.3. Try again

[Homedawg]

And Shrader is 6'5" & ran a 4.4

No. No he doesn't. Not electronic timer. Not close. Stop.

[Homedawg]

I don?t get much from a spring game but it?s going to be a bit of a struggle this year. I?m guessing 7-5 max. I predict Mayden ends up at QB.

Well considering again this week I had two coaches again say it wasn't close between kt and Mayden, of Mayden is an we won't win 6. Cause kt has wet the bed and Jomo has hit panic button.

[R2Dawg]

Talk to me in the fall. We'll see who's closer to being right. 7 is the ceiling.

I'd say 9 is ceiling and 6 the floor. Our D is still pretty good; back 7 are nasty good. I think our OL and RB are good enough to help us along early and if passing game develops that is where we find our ceiling if not then the floor.

[msstate7]

Well considering again this week I had two coaches again say it wasn't close between kt and Mayden, of Mayden is an we won't win 6. Cause kt has wet the bed and Jomo has hit panic button.

Do you think we'll use designed rb carries more this season?

[Homedawg]

Atta boy, brule.

I was probably a little too amped to win the recruiting battle for him over ark, but I had a feeling about him. Hopefully he pans out

They like him