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There's a TON of information in this one. Of course, most of the information is from the players and not from Gus. Oh, and I love Carl Lawson. That kid is awesome.
I'm liking Gus' words about Kodi Burns. Of course, what do you expect him to say? Still, I think Kodi will be a good coach. I would also say that it sounds like John Franklin III will be the starter if he gets the offense down and can be at least Nick Marshall accurate. I'm sure that will please plenty of people. There's still a lot of competition to go, though, and he's facing QBs who have been in the system for a while.
I like what Golson and Cox are saying about the offense and the different energy. It also seems like Herb Hand is putting his mark on the offense, too. That's something that's really been needed, and I think was what I was most excited for when Hand came in. He's someone Gus trusts enough to add in some new wrinkles.
As for Carl Lawson's time at the podium, how can you not pull for someone like that? I'll give credit to Marcello for coming back at the end and pointing out Lawson's response on the whole "No Comment" thing. He's got some interesting information in there about Kevin Steele's coaching style and what seems like a knock on Muschamp's style. And the bit about his injury against Louisville? That hurts me.
Now to the tweets.
Gus Malzahn
Gus Malzahn is in the building. "When I look back at the first five days, I'm really pleased with our energy and focus."
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: Still pleased with energy, effort through five practices, three in pads
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Malzahn said every player has repped during the first five days of spring practice. First-, second- and third-teamers
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: Challenged guys to work on their own during spring break, start tackling when they return w/ 10 more practices
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Five Auburn spring practices are in the book: 'We're rotating our quarterbacks. They're all getting an opportunity,' says Gus Malzahn.
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) March 11, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: Gave one thing for each player to improve on, wanted to narrow things down individually
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: "If you are going to be a really good offense your quarterback has to be a leader"
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Malzahn said new WR coach Kodi Burns "is running as much as [the players] are" in practices.
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
Malzahn: "Kaleb Kim is a young guy who is getting a lot of reps. We think he has a lot of potential."
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: Trying to get JFIII timing down w/base offense, when he takes off running as wow factor
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Gus Malzahn on John Franklin "I've been really impressed with his approach"
— Jason Caldwell (@ITATJason) March 11, 2016
Gus on JF3: "He's naturally fast. When he takes off running, he's got the 'wow' factor."
— Tom Green (@AUBlog) March 11, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: If we can get used to blocking Carl Lawson, we feel like we can block anybody
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Auburn's Gus Malzahn says returning QBs Jeremy Johnson and Sean White are 'quite a bit above where they were at the end of the season.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) March 11, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: Five good foundation days before we scrimmage, leaning towards going live when they get back from spring break
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Auburn's Gus Malzahn says returning QBs Jeremy Johnson and Sean White are 'quite a bit above where they were at the end of the season.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) March 11, 2016
Gus Malzahn: "We've got a chance to be very good on defense. You can just feel it."
— Jay G. Tate (@JayGTate) March 11, 2016
Gus says the focus for receivers this week has been "catching the ball." I would agree that's an important thing for receivers to do.
— Nathan Deal (@NattyD13) March 11, 2016
CB Rudy Ford, S Josh Holsey and DE Paul James III haven't practiced yet, but will after spring break.
— Jay G. Tate (@JayGTate) March 11, 2016
Austin Golson
C Austin Golson on OL coach Herb Hand: "He brings something new to the line. He's very energetic... funny guy."
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
Auburn OL Austin Golson: "I don't know even know who quarterback is when I'm in there" asked about confidence in JFIII
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Auburn C Austin Golson: "It feels different out there. The energy is different." Reminds him of the season when his HS won the state title.
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
Chandler Cox
Auburn FB Chandler Cox echoed Austin Golson. "Different feeling out there now. When something's changing in the air, you can feel it."
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
Auburn fullback Chandler Cox encouraged by spring practice. 'There is definitely a different feeling out there. It's a good feeling.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) March 11, 2016
Chandler Cox said he dropped to 222 pounds when he got his wisdom teeth removed. Now he's back up to around 235 and gaining strength.
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
Auburn FB Chandler Cox: On JFIII "he’s fast, I was just watching tape, it’s like 'wow' he’s quick"
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Players who stand in front of and behind the quarterback have said tonight they don't even know who the QB is when they're on field. OK.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) March 11, 2016
Is this so crazy? Really? They snap the football and focus on blocking the guy in front of them.
Carl Lawson
Carl Lawson: Swole. pic.twitter.com/nymO4etvYg
— Jay G. Tate (@JayGTate) March 11, 2016
Carl Lawson about to speak to media. I'm starting the "no comment" counter right now.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) March 11, 2016
Auburn DL Carl Lawson: A good team needs leaders, somebody to embrace that role, we have lot of guys trying to do that
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Auburn DE Carl Lawson is here. He said a lot of players have been excited about going to practice. "It's a spring like I haven't had here."
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
Auburn DL Carl Lawson: Every spring we have been short on defensive line, not the case this year
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Why did Carl Lawson decide to come back to Auburn in 2016? "I need to get better as a football player. That's about it."
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
Carl Lawson said he misses RB Peyton Barber these days. Sometimes he calls his name in his apartment before realizing he's not there.
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
Lawson, who lived with Peyton Barber, says he walked into his apartment and said "Peyton!" only to realize, "oh yeah, right"
— Nathan Deal (@NattyD13) March 11, 2016
That's really kinda sad.
Auburn DL Carl Lawson: Prince Tega "very raw" but same for lot of young players
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Auburn DL Carl Lawson: Never felt he was 100% last year, spent month on crutches, was tired when came back, muscles really tight in hip
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
AU DE Carl Lawson said he heard a crack early in the L'ville game. "I'd been out a whole year. I was gonna keep playing until I couldn't."
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
HE HEARD THE CRACK!?!? GAAAHHHHH
Auburn DL Carl Lawson: Kevin Steele making us put in effort "without the screaming"
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 11, 2016
Auburn DE Carl Lawson on new DC Kevin Steele's coaching style: "He gets the point across to you without all the screaming."
— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonBR) March 11, 2016
Lawson: "I like Steele's coaching style. He's making us put in the effort without all the screaming."
— Nathan Deal (@NattyD13) March 11, 2016
Interesting. With how careful Carl usually is in press conferences, that's a pretty big statement against Will Muschamp.
Carl Lawson very insightful tonight in his press conference. Dude's different, confident, self aware, critical and grateful to be healthy.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) March 11, 2016
Why no "no comment" from Carl Lawson tonight? "You didn't ask any weird questions." Laughs abound.
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) March 11, 2016
Man, I love Carl.