Offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee met with the media following Thursday’s practice. He had some good news to relate! All credit to the beat writers who were there.
Rhett Lashlee met with the media, tonight. No, there’s no update on the QB race. However, if you expected Lashlee to name the starter instead of Gus Malzahn, you were pretty crazy in the first place. Maybe we’ll know more there when Gus Malzahn meets with the media following Saturday’s practice.
There is a lot of good things in there, though. I like how he mentions the team chemistry is great and how he praises Chandler Cox as a leader. Having vocal leaders on this team is something that didn’t seem to be there last year from the outside looking in. It’s even more impressive of Cox since he’s a true sophomore.
Oh, and Kyle Davis may be back full speed, soon. That warrants some excitement. I was curious about that, since there was this tweet earlier with some receivers practicing. Look closely and it appears #11 is in there catching balls. #11 would be Kyle Davis.
Catching. Auburn. pic.twitter.com/NJetMoJqHF
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 18, 2016
It’s nice to see it confirmed by Lashlee that he’s almost back to full speed. Another good part of that video? No drops!
There’s some bits from Cameron Toney at the bottom, too. I’m really hoping Travis Williams is able to coach those linebackers up to play like he did. If he can, then we’re going to have a much stronger linebacker corps than anyone expects. Toney also gives us some good injury news by confirming that Tre Williams is back from his ankle injury and is on the practice field again.
Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee: Average practice yesterday, better energy today
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 18, 2016
Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee: All three quarterbacks still taking same reps with first team
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 18, 2016
Offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee says Auburn will name starting QB ‘when we’re ready. When we decide. All three guys are taking reps.’
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 18, 2016
Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee: Little early to say if they will redshirt with Woody Barrett, “way behind” three guys, but he’s getting less reps
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 18, 2016
The Tigers have transitioned and started focusing on Clemson during the first days of classes.
— Lauren Shute (@LShute13) August 18, 2016
Auburn offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee said Tigers are starting to look at opener against Clemson. ‘Obviously, they’re extremely good.’
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 18, 2016
Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee: Tyler Queen back with team in pads, but on pitch count, not rushing him back
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 18, 2016
Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee says WRs Kyle Davis & Tony Stevens aren’t fully active yet but should be able to play in next few days. #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 18, 2016
Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee: Physical assets of freshman receivers stands out, “all seem ready”
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 18, 2016
Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee: Freshman WR Kyle Davis could be full go Sunday or Monday, not sure how much he will contribute week one
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 18, 2016
Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee: Chandler Cox is a “stud,” good leader, guy that’s “popped out right away during preseason practice”
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 18, 2016
‘Chandler Cox is a stud,’ says Auburn’s Rhett Lashlee. ‘He’s a leader by his actions… his attitude is contagious.’
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 18, 2016
‘I like the chemistry of our offense. I like the chemistry of our team,’ says Auburn’s Rhett Lashlee. ‘I believe they believe in each other’
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 18, 2016
Auburn OC Rhett Lashlee on QB situation: “Everybody wants to know. We’ve only had two weeks of camp.” #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 18, 2016
Cameron Toney:
Toney says a lot of people will be doubting this Auburn LB group b/c of the 3 graduating linebackers from last year. #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 18, 2016
Auburn linebacker Cameron Toney is ready. ‘I know I’ve been waiting a long time for this opportunity. I have to take advantage of it.’
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 18, 2016
Auburn LB Cameron Toney confirms LB Tre’ Williams is back out full participating in practice after an ankle injury. #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 18, 2016
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