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So there's not a lot of variety here in this one. Either other beat writers weren't there, or they've decided to limit their tweets because they know I do this type of thing.
Nothing earth shattering in this press conference that he didn't mention Tuesday morning. There will be some live practices, and the QBs may go live at times to help determine who the starter should be. Establishing tempo fits with what Phillip Marshall said the other day about hearing Gus really wants to get back to playing at lightning pace.
Kamryn Pettway getting work at running back shouldn't be surprising. He was recruited at that position and then moved to H-Back because of his size. With our running backs consisting of multiple people who have had injury issues, it makes sense to get someone else some experience at the position while you can. Gus even hinted that Rudy Ford may see the field on the offensive side of the ball at times.
Tyler Queen being on a "pitch count" isn't all that surprising either, when you consider what he's coming back from. A-Day sure is going to be interesting to see what these quarterbacks can do and what they'll do against the defense. Most of last A-Day's defense was against the 2nd and 3rd team players due to injury.
The sports car bit was funny. That's quite a ride Gus picked up.
You can read a bit more from the AL.com recap. It's interesting that Gus mentions he's asking for the opinion of other coaches. I'm sure Herb Hand is going to be a big part of the planning this season.
That's it for this one. Apparently there was no media viewing period. Hopefully we'll get more Saturday.
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn discussing second day of practice, went helmets only both days, rotated equal reps on both sides of ball
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 4, 2016
Auburn's Gus Malzahn on second practice: 'The thing that stood out to me was our energy… I kind of like where we're at.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) March 4, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: Plan on offensive line is to move people around, "more than previous three years"
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 4, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: Robert Leff is guy "we have lot of confidence in," did very good job w/opportunities last year, a "tough guy"
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 4, 2016
Auburn's Gus Malzahn says Saturday's practice in Jordan-Hare Stadium 'won't be a scrimmage, but it will be physical.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) March 4, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: All four QB's are "eager," flying around out there, feels good about competition
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 4, 2016
Gus Malzahn said he may make quarterbacks 'live' in a practice after spring break in an effort to determine who's ahead of the game
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) March 4, 2016
Gus Malzahn on possibility of tablets coming to press box/sideline for coaches: "I'm all for it."https://t.co/FirGiLqXiT
— James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) March 4, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: Establishing tempo all about making it priority this spring with coaches, players
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 4, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: Overall team is inexperienced at wide receiver, but quite a bit of potential
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 4, 2016
Gus Malzahn on his receivers and their coach, Kodi Burns: 'Those guys are flying round out there, and Kodi is flying around with them.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) March 4, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: Jovon Robinson & Roc Thomas getting lot of carries w/first group, Pettway getting carries at traditional RB spot
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 4, 2016
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn: Rudy Ford not injured, just sick, held out both practices
— WarEagleExtra (@wareagleextra) March 4, 2016
Gus Malzahn on the return of surgically-repaired QB Tyler Queen: 'We have him on a pitch count as far as his arm is concerned.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) March 4, 2016
Gus Malzahn on his new and sporty BMW i8. 'I never had a sports car. I turned 50. I figured it was time to go ahead and get one.'
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) March 4, 2016