Game week has arrived and we are set to speak with Bryan Harsin in 15 minutes or so. Will we get a depth chart? Possibly. Will we get it before he speaks? Who knows.
Keep updating as I give all the info from the presser.
- Nick Brahms is officially done with football. He's been at every practice and is still going to help this football team.
- Zykevious Walker will not be playing in the first game. He had his knee scoped.
- Mercer is well coached. They play hard and are physical. Scored 60-plus points in their opener.
- Said energy last night was different. Everyone was more excited. Proud of the coaches and players and the work they have been put in to this point.
- Day off today and then padded practice.
- On quarterback situation: "We are always evaluating guys. He won the starting job." - Mention it is football, that you never know.
- Mentions how guys need to always be ready. Even a third stringer is just a couple of things away from taking the field.
- TJ will get the majority of the reps. "We have his back."
- On Zach: "He's got his message from Coach Kiesau. That's one I'm not going to share with everyone."
- "Keep your head up, because it changes so quickly." - Harsin's thoughts on those not on the 2-deep.
- Harsin says Finley's accuracy was better this fall than it was last season. "I think he did a really good job." Says Finley's fundamentals have improved. "People improve, and that includes quarterbacks at Auburn." "We're over last year."
- On players that have stepped up: "It's all of these guys on the two deep." Says the effort this fall has been a lot better than last year.
- And PMarsh just absolutely interrupted my turn to ask a question.
- On how TJ found out he won the starting job: "It wasn't any shock. It was simple like, 'Get ready. It's time to go."
- On Allen Greene and his departure: "First thing for Allen, he's very well accomplished to get to this point. I know it's not easy. Thinking of him and his family. I'm appreciative, number one." Says he is appreciative of his leadership and mentorship.
- Says they haven't decided between Keiondre Jones and Kam Stutts at right guard. Jokes with Kirk Sampson: "Did you put the OR on there?"
- Mentions that Tate Johnson has had a really good camp.
- On if Tate is undersized? "No, I think he is strong enough."
- On Robby Ashford still in place to contribute? "We'll see where Robby is at. Right now, the focus is on TJ." Harsin is really proud of Ashford's development. Hardest thing about being backup QB is you have to prepare like a starter but not get as many reps.
- On five guys on defensive line two-deep that haven't really taken snaps in this defense: "We need them."
- On if rushing for so many yards in first two games was by design? "Those are pretty good stats. Yep, that was all by design." Harsin getting a little sarcastic! Love it.
- On Jayson Jones: "Jayson, when you look at him, he brings size and length on that side of the ball. He's highly intelligent. He works really hard. He's gone out there and prepared himself to play."
- Harsin says Colby Wooden doesn't get enough credit. Says he is so consistent and is getting better. Everyone sort of expects that from him, but don't realize how hard that is to do on a daily basis.
- On the receivers biggest development: "The depth has helped. It has helped out with the competition in that room." They are more competitive.
- On special teams: Harsin leaves it up to Anders if he is going to kickoff or not. "He has more control over that than I do." Also been impressed with McPherson. Says Roc Bellantoni has done a great job getting everyone bought in on special teams.
That's it for Harsin. Enjoy the rest of your Monday.
Keep updating as I give all the info from the presser.
- Nick Brahms is officially done with football. He's been at every practice and is still going to help this football team.
- Zykevious Walker will not be playing in the first game. He had his knee scoped.
- Mercer is well coached. They play hard and are physical. Scored 60-plus points in their opener.
- Said energy last night was different. Everyone was more excited. Proud of the coaches and players and the work they have been put in to this point.
- Day off today and then padded practice.
- On quarterback situation: "We are always evaluating guys. He won the starting job." - Mention it is football, that you never know.
- Mentions how guys need to always be ready. Even a third stringer is just a couple of things away from taking the field.
- TJ will get the majority of the reps. "We have his back."
- On Zach: "He's got his message from Coach Kiesau. That's one I'm not going to share with everyone."
- "Keep your head up, because it changes so quickly." - Harsin's thoughts on those not on the 2-deep.
- Harsin says Finley's accuracy was better this fall than it was last season. "I think he did a really good job." Says Finley's fundamentals have improved. "People improve, and that includes quarterbacks at Auburn." "We're over last year."
- On players that have stepped up: "It's all of these guys on the two deep." Says the effort this fall has been a lot better than last year.
- And PMarsh just absolutely interrupted my turn to ask a question.
- On how TJ found out he won the starting job: "It wasn't any shock. It was simple like, 'Get ready. It's time to go."
- On Allen Greene and his departure: "First thing for Allen, he's very well accomplished to get to this point. I know it's not easy. Thinking of him and his family. I'm appreciative, number one." Says he is appreciative of his leadership and mentorship.
- Says they haven't decided between Keiondre Jones and Kam Stutts at right guard. Jokes with Kirk Sampson: "Did you put the OR on there?"
- Mentions that Tate Johnson has had a really good camp.
- On if Tate is undersized? "No, I think he is strong enough."
- On Robby Ashford still in place to contribute? "We'll see where Robby is at. Right now, the focus is on TJ." Harsin is really proud of Ashford's development. Hardest thing about being backup QB is you have to prepare like a starter but not get as many reps.
- On five guys on defensive line two-deep that haven't really taken snaps in this defense: "We need them."
- On if rushing for so many yards in first two games was by design? "Those are pretty good stats. Yep, that was all by design." Harsin getting a little sarcastic! Love it.
- On Jayson Jones: "Jayson, when you look at him, he brings size and length on that side of the ball. He's highly intelligent. He works really hard. He's gone out there and prepared himself to play."
- Harsin says Colby Wooden doesn't get enough credit. Says he is so consistent and is getting better. Everyone sort of expects that from him, but don't realize how hard that is to do on a daily basis.
- On the receivers biggest development: "The depth has helped. It has helped out with the competition in that room." They are more competitive.
- On special teams: Harsin leaves it up to Anders if he is going to kickoff or not. "He has more control over that than I do." Also been impressed with McPherson. Says Roc Bellantoni has done a great job getting everyone bought in on special teams.
That's it for Harsin. Enjoy the rest of your Monday.
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