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With every passing day, the season feels just a little bit closer. That's even more the case with the release of today's depth chart.
You can examine the depth chart in detail, here. Now for some quick thoughts:
Dang, Myron Burton has left the team? He was the offensive MVP of A-Day, and I really thought he had a chance to do some good things, this year. Oh well. It still seems a strange time to leave a team, though.
All four of Auburn's running backs will play against Louisville. That includes true freshmen Kerryon Johnson. I can't wait to see him toting the rock with those other backs.
Duke is moving up. He's listed as a co-starter for his wide receiver slot. I still suspect Stevens gets the "Start," but that Duke takes over from there.
Gus reiterates that there will be growing pains with 8 true freshmen on the 2-Deep. Hopefully the rest of the team will be able to cover up for those pains and drive the Tigers through them. I also hope they learn quickly, since there are a lot of tough games early in the season.
Now on to the tweets!
Malzahn says Myron Burton is no longer on the Auburn team. Wide receiver that redshirted last season and had a strong spring
— Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) September 1, 2015
Malzahn on Duke Williams: He's working his way back up.
— John Zenor (@jzenor) September 1, 2015
Gus Malzahn says eight true freshman on Auburn's two-deep depth chart "stands out to me."
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) September 1, 2015
Malzahn says they are getting close to naming captains for this year
— Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) September 1, 2015
Malzahn says Jeremy Johnson is "a little embarrassed" by the hype. "He just wants to prove it."
— John Zenor (@jzenor) September 1, 2015
Gus Malzahn says kicker Daniel Carlson and new punter Kevin Phillips have had good fall camps
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) September 1, 2015
Malzahn says Jeremy Johnson thinks like Coach Lashlee does as far as game planning, etc.
— Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) September 1, 2015
Linebacker unsettled on depth chart. "Competition brings out best of everybody. You'll see multiple guys the first game," says Gus Malzahn
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) September 1, 2015
Gus Malzahn on running backs: "Roc Thomas will be the first one to go out there" but says Peyton Barber and Jovon Robinson will also play
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) September 1, 2015
Gus Malzahn on Auburn being young "when you see it on paper"(dpth chrt) it hits homes "they'll be some growing pains" pic.twitter.com/7HFiUtFhWF
— Jim Dunaway (@jimdunaway) September 1, 2015
Malzahn on Alex Kozan and Devonte Danzey at left guard "both of them deserve to play"
— Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) September 1, 2015
Austin Golson earns starting job at center over Xavier Dampeer "it was a good competition"
— Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) September 1, 2015
Gus Malzahn telling us to not read too much into the "OR" at some positions. There are 12 on the depth chart. http://t.co/CfI3eSH3dP
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) September 1, 2015