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2nd and 3rd biggest concern for AU Football this season

I have been listening to some CFB podcasts, and it seems there are question marks on many teams outside of maybe 4-8 teams nationally.

I think its fair to say that QB play is the biggest factor for Auburn if they want to overachieve. Im interested in what you think is concerning after that.

Depth seems to be somewhat answered. And depth is an issue that I think 98% of the CFB deals with. There are probably 1-2 teams that feel decent about depth throughout the roster.


My 2nd biggest concern is playcalling. Hard to imagine it being bad but can it take a big step forward? Can HEW balance his time with recruiting, head coaching, and now running the offense?

Auburn ranked 117th in the NCAA last year in 3rd down conversions. Does a playcaller moves that 32% number to an area closer to 40%.


My 3rd biggest concern is run-stopping. I am probably much higher on the DL than most, but I don't know if we have a truly dominant player in the middle. I like the options. But I dont' know if we have a group that can set the tone for a game.

Interestingly, Auburn had a pretty dominant 3rd down defense in 2023 in spite of ranking near the bottom of the conference in rushing allowed.


So..

1. QB play
2. Playcalling
3. Rush Defense



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Men's golf inks three...

This program is on a roll (press release)...

Auburn men's golf head coach Nick Clinard announced the signing of three student-athletes set to join the program at the start of the 2025-26 season Wednesday.

Joining the upcoming roster are Jake Albert, Logan Reilly and Jack Roberts. Albert comes to The Plains from Blacksburg, Virginia. Reilly hails from Lovettsville, Virginia. Roberts is a native of Saint Marys, Georgia.

“I would like to thank coach Chris Williams for his tireless efforts in developing relationships and recruiting Jack, Logan and Jake,” Clinard said. “These young men are outstanding additions to the Auburn program and will be tremendous assets in our quest to continue to win championships. They come from wonderful families, are very athletic, and have incredible work ethics. Both coach Williams and I are extremely excited about this class. They will bring an immediate impact to the roster.”

JAKE ALBERT
Hometown: Blacksburg, Virginia
High School: Blacksburg HS
Instagram: @jakelabert10
Junior Golf Ranking: No. 13 (Junior Golf Scoreboard), No. 14 (AJGA)
Home Course: Blacksburg CC
Bio: Birthday is December 3… son of Mike Albert and Kathy and Brian Harrell… has three older siblings, Erin, Ryan and Sara… plans to study Business at Auburn… chose Auburn over Tennessee and Virginia.

Accomplishments prior to Auburn: VSGA Mid-Atlantic Boys Junior Champion (2024)… AJGA Lanto Junior Champion (2024)… 2023 Virginia State Golf Association Junior Player of the Year… 2023 Jack Burke Jr. Invitational Champion… HS Golf National Invitational Champion (2022)… Four-time VHSL State Champion… top-10 finisher at Junior PGA Championship (2024)… Western Junior (2024)… Scott Robertson Memorial (2024)… Three-time qualifier for U.S. Junior Amateur.

Clinard on Albert: " “Jake is an athletic young man that has played well nationally throughout his junior career. He impressed us very early in his junior career and he will transition to the college game quickly. He has tremendous size and speed for a junior golfer, and he’s an outstanding addition to the Auburn golf family.”

LOGAN REILLY
Hometown: Lovettsville, Virgnia
High School: Bishop O’Connell HS
Instagram: @_loganreilly_
Junior Golf Ranking: No. 1 (AJGA), No. 3 (Junior Golf Scoreboard)
Home Course: Loudoun GCC
Bio: Birthday is April 17… son of Terry and Denise Reilly… has two older sisters, Chloe and Lilly, and an older brother, Cavan… oldest sister, Chloe, is an Auburn graduate… sister, Lilly, was a pin hitter for Sewanee Volleyball… brother, Cavan, is currently a guard for Delaware men’s basketball… plans to study business at Auburn… chose Auburn over North Carolina, Virginia and Wake Forest.

Accomplishments prior to Auburn: Virginia State Amateur Champion (2024), Virginia State Open Champion (2024), Scott Robertson Memorial Champion (2024)… First Team Rolex Junior All-American (2024)… Member of 2024 USA Junior President’s Cup Team… top-three finisher at Team TaylorMade Invitational (2024) and Junior Players’ Championship (2024)… finished 15th at Junior PGA Championship (2024)…

Clinard on Reilly: “Logan is a winner and an extremely athletic young man. He has an outstanding personality, and his golf IQ is very high. Logan has earned his status as the #1 ranked player in the AJGA through his passion, work ethic and overall competitiveness. We are extremely excited to welcome Logan to the Auburn golf family.”

JACK ROBERTS
Hometown: Saint Marys, Georgia
High School: ICL Academy
Instagram: @jackroberts_17
Junior Golf Ranking: No. 31 (Junior Golf Scoreboard)
Home Course: Osprey Cove GC
Bio: Birthday is May 17… son of Jamie Roberts… has one younger brother, Jayden… plans to study business at Auburn… chose Auburn over Clemson and Florida State.

Accomplishments prior to Auburn: Two-time Future Masters Champion (2017, 2021)… 2022 Rolex Junior All-American… 2021 Southern Junior Champion… runner up at 2022 DJ World Juniors and 2022 TaylorMade Invitational… top-10 finisher at Bobby Chapman Invitational (2024), Wyndham Invitational (2023), Western Junior (2023)… finished 15th at Western Junior (2024).

Clinard on Roberts: “Jack is a very athletic young man with loads of speed that has had much success throughout his junior career. He has a huge upside in the game, knows how to work, and has won throughout his junior career. Jack is very passionate and will be a tremendous asset to the program as he has an incredibly bright future in the game.”

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Say it. Trump will win all 7 swing states, right?
El oh El well didn’t he?
You’re too dumb to see what’s going on here. MI is her safest swing state by polling .
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Silver uses right wing polls in his model. PA going to Harris. So is WI and MI imo and maybe 2 more states

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