The Tigers were on the field again this afternoon. Let’s check in on what the beat writers saw in their media viewing window and what Gus and the players had to say in the post-practice press conference.
Is there anything of note from Day 2 of Auburn’s 2016 Fall Camp? Let’s check in on the tweets from the beat writers about the viewing period and then we’ll get to Gus Malzahn’s press conference at the bottom.
For a few recaps, here’s 247Sports and the Ledger-Enquirer.
| Today at fall camp. #EarnIt
»https://t.co/XkzlQYHVu7 pic.twitter.com/wIft57XAI2
— Auburn Football (@FootballAU) August 4, 2016
#Auburn QBs at day 2 of fall practice: Jeremy Johnson, John Franklin III and Sean White. pic.twitter.com/l9sPIptqAn
— Kyle Burger (@kyle_burger) August 4, 2016
Photo Gallery: Auburn back at work on second day of preseason training camp https://t.co/qk8YAWGbTC
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 4, 2016
Photo gallery: Day 2 of Auburn football practices https://t.co/WjHO6251aF pic.twitter.com/CHsQKAZNTT
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) August 4, 2016
Your twin quarterback formation at Auburn practice. Video: pic.twitter.com/uabzMd6sdI
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 4, 2016
Can we talk about how Nate Craig-Myers looks like he could be in an NFL training camp? He’s huge. The Tigers will have some real weapons in these freshmen wide receivers.
GUS MALZAHN PC
So, Stephen Davis Jr is starting out at running back? Well, he’s got the size, talent, and pedigree for it. It’s interesting that Gus says he’ll probably end up at Safety. I knew he was going back to D, but with that size I almost figured him more for a linebacker if he bulks up. Either way, he’s not a bad option to carry the ball.
All of the late arrivals have been cleared? WOOOOO!!! Nick Coe thrills me, y’all. I didn’t want to lose him to a JUCO and then have to recruit him again. He’s an absolute beast as a 6’6 255 lbs state champion wrestler. Add some weight and he could destroy OLs on the interior or beat tackles around the edge.
The players all have good things to say, too. I hope Kerryon Johnson gets to the podium a whole lot more. He’s also a great Twitter follow, too. I don’t follow many players, but he’s definitely one of them.
Let’s just get to the Tweets, though, shall we?
Malzahn confirms what we said on Wednesday, Stephen Davis Jr. getting his first look at RB
— Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) August 4, 2016
Gus Malzahn on his ‘young guys’:
‘I’m encouraged by their talent level.’
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 4, 2016
Auburn’s Gus Malzahn on running back Kerryon Johnson: ‘He’s strong, put on a lot of muscle. He’s just as quick.’
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 4, 2016
Malzahn still says former Miami (OH) DB Marshall Taylor is still “taking care of some personal business” and is still a member of a program.
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 4, 2016
All late-arriving freshmen have been cleared by the NCAA, per Malzahn https://t.co/S0Al6StqoX
— Tom Green (@Tomas_Verde) August 4, 2016
Auburn’s Gus Malzahn on linebacker Tre’ Williams: ‘When you think about Tre’, you think of character. He’s one of our defensive leaders.’
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 4, 2016
Malzahn doesn’t see limiting Kerryon Johnson in other roles (slot WR, kick returner) even though he could see increased role carrying ball
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 4, 2016
Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn says DB Rudy Ford is not moving to tailback. #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 4, 2016
PLAYERS:
Auburn LB Tre’ Williams on T.J. Neal and his adjustment to Auburn: “He’s really smart.” #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 4, 2016
Williams: “Normally a coach comes in and changes everything but (Steele) has kept it real simple.” #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 4, 2016
Auburn DL Montravius Adams says the veterans and freshman are being split up in almost 2 different practice sessions. #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 4, 2016
Noted great Twitter follow Kerryon Johnson (@AyeyoKEJO) is making his first podium appearance ever.
— Ryan Black (@RyanABlack) August 4, 2016
“It’s my time to step up,” Auburn RB Kerryon Johnson
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 4, 2016
“Me and Jovon spent a lot of time together last year, he is a character,” Auburn RB Kerryon Johnson spoke highly of former teammate
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 4, 2016
Auburn TB Kerryon Johnson: “We’re looking at our own roles on the team and then a day goes by and we’re in the spotlight.” #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 4, 2016
Auburn’s Kerryon Johnson: ‘I’ve never doubted myself. I believe I can be a 1,000-yard rusher’ along with his running back teammates.
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 4, 2016
Auburn’s Kerryon Johnson on newcomer Stephen Davis Jr.: ‘I definitely think he’ll have a role.’
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 4, 2016
Auburn’s Kerryon Johnson says newcomer Kam Martin ‘is a very fast guy. He’s a quick learner as well. He reminds me of myself.’
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 4, 2016
“I don’t know all the details,” Auburn OL Alex Kozan on Jovon Robinson situation
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 4, 2016
Auburn OL Alex Kozan says Kerryon Johnson has “special athleticism”
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) August 4, 2016
Lineman Alex Kozan on Auburn’s quarterback race: ‘Each one is being great teammates, encouraging everybody.’
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) August 4, 2016
Auburn OL Alex Kozan on Kerryon Johnson: “He can do pretty much everything required for a running back.” #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 4, 2016
Auburn OL Alex Kozan on Xavier Dampeer: “He’s bringing his best effort I’ve ever seen him”. Said he’s pretty pumped about the opportunity.
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) August 4, 2016
Alex Kozan on JF3: “I like it when my quarterback talks trash.”
Admits he hasn’t heard *too much* trash-talking from Franklin.
— Tom Green (@Tomas_Verde) August 4, 2016