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Auburn Football Observations from Day 7 of Auburn spring football practice Published: Mar. 20, 2023, 5:26 p.m. AUBURN, AL - March 15, 2023 - Auburn Defensive Lineman Justin Rogers (#97) during spring practice at the Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, AL. Photo by Austin PerrymanAuburn University Athletics NEW! By Tom Green | tgreen@al.com Auburn returned to the practice field Monday afternoon to kick off Week 3 of spring football. It was the seventh practice overall for the Tigers under first-year head coach Hugh Freeze, as well as the team’s first day back on the field after a light situational scrimmage on Friday. After Freeze met with the local media for his weekly press conference, reporters were afforded a viewing window that lasted nearly 50 minutes at the start of practice. We got to watch four periods of practice during that window. Here’s a rundown of everything we saw during Monday’s session: Read more Auburn football: Everything Hugh Freeze said about Auburn’s QBs, first spring scrimmage Keionte Scott putting “dynamic” playmaking on display so far this spring Auburn confident Jeremiah Wright can be one of SEC’s “dominant” offensive linemen -- Freeze noted Monday that Auburn will be without two offensive contributors for the remainder of spring due to injury, while a handful of other players are dealing with minor nicks (less-serious hamstring issues and ankle injuries). The two players Auburn will be without: wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr., who injured his right collarbone and is expected out until June, and offensive lineman Tate Johnson, who dislocated his elbow. Both players were in attendance Monday, with Malcolm Johnson Jr. sporting a sling on his right shoulder and off to the side. Tate Johnson was in uniform and participated in stretch at the start of the viewing window but was otherwise sidelined. -- Jeremiah Wright is still in a yellow non-contact jersey but was participating in practice. Auburn asks that players in non-contact jerseys not be identified, but the team has made available photos this spring of Wright in the yellow jersey, so it’s fair game. -- Period 3 of practice included pace for the offensive units, lasting three rounds. Here’s what the lineup looked like for each round: -- First unit: Robby Ashford at quarterback, with Jarquez Hunter in the backfield. The offensive line included Tulsa transfer Dillon Wade at left tackle, freshman Connor Lew at left guard, ECU transfer Avery Jones at center, Jeremiah Wright at right guard and WKU transfer Gunner Britton at right tackle. FIU transfer Rivaldo Fairweather was at tight end, while Auburn rotated a few guys at wide receiver: Nick Mardner on the outside, while Koy Moore, Tar’Varish Dawson Jr. and Ja’Varrius Johnson all got reps as well. The most notable development here is Lew, a true freshman early enrollee, working with the top unit. -- Second unit: T.J. Finley at QB, with Damari Alston at RB. The offensive line had Garner Langlo at left tackle, Colby Smith at left guard, Jalil Irvin at center, E.J. Harris at right guard and Izavion Miller at right tackle. Landen King split out wide at wide receiver, while Auburn went to a two-tight end set with this group: Tyler Fromm and Luke Deal. -- Third unit: Holden Geriner at QB, with Sean Jackson at RB. Offensive line: walk-on Evan Richards at left tackle, freshman Bradyn Joiner at left guard, Cort Bradley at center, Kam Stutts at right guard and freshman Clay Wedin at right tackle. Brandon Frazier was at tight end, with a trio of walk-ons at wide receiver: Colby Stafford, Jake Kruse and Jackson Billings. -- During pace it was apparent why Freeze said Monday that wide receiver is one of the positions that needs to make the most progress this spring and isn’t where it needs to be, as Auburn had to rely on some walk-ons with the second and third groups. Omari Kelly and Jay Fair went through some early reps at the onset of the viewing period with T.J. Finley at quarterback in a drill but did not take part in pace. -- During a light special teams period earlier in the viewing window, Auburn’s punt coverage got beat on a non-contact return by a walk-on wide receiver, Stafford. -- Some names rotating at the star/nickel position during individual position drills: Donovan Kaufman, Keionte Scott, Caleb Wooden and Zion Puckett. -- Working at safety during this period: Jaylin Simpson, Marquise Gilbert, Craig McDonald, Austin Ausberry. -- Nehemiah Pritchett and freshman Kayin Lee were the top two corners working with Wesley McGriff during individual drills. McGriff has had high praise for Lee, a former four-star recruit who flipped from Ohio State, so far this spring. -- Two of the rotations at linebacker saw Wesley Steiner and Austin Keys working in tandem, followed by Cam Riley and Robert Woodyard Jr. -- Freeze spoke Monday about Auburn’s need to recruit more depth at the jack/edge spot on defense, because that unit isn’t as deep or as effective as it needs to be yet. That’s to be expected after losing both Derick Hall and Eku Leota. Working at jack right now are Vanderbilt transfer Elijah McAllister, true freshman Keldric Faulk, Dylan Brooks, freshman Brenton Williams and walk-on Hayden Brice. Freeze had some praise for Faulk, whose size (6-foot-6 and 275 pounds) is noticeable out on the field, adding that he expects the four-star freshman to play early. -- Got to the defensive line at the very end of the viewing window while working my way around the two practice fields. Jeremy Garrett was working with a three-man front that included Jeffrey M’ba, Purdue transfer Lawrence Johnson and Maryland transfer Mosiah Nasili-Kite. That, of course, wasn’t the only group that repped up front during individual period, but it’s the only one I saw at the very end. Freeze earlier Monday spoke highly of Kentucky transfer Justin Rogers, who he said is a “handful” at nose tackle and the type of guy who will require double-teams from opposing offenses. Tom Green is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Tomas_Verde.

Auburn will be without Tate Johnson and Malcolm Johnson Jr for spring football Published: Mar. 20, 2023, 4:20 p.m. ~2 minutes Auburn wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr. carries the ball against Mercer during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)AP By Nubyjas Wilborn | nwilborn@al.com Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze told reporters Monday that wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr and offensive lineman Tate Johnson will miss the remaining spring football practices with injuries. Johnson was Auburn’s starting center for four games last season under former head coach Bryan Harsin. He missed the rest of the year after having elbow surgery. Read More Auburn Football: Everything Hugh Freeze said about Auburn’s QBs, 1st spring scrimmage Keionte Scott putting ‘dynamic’ playmaking on display in Auburn secondary Wesley McGriff identifies three main goals for Auburn’s defensive backs this spring Freeze said that Johnson has a dislocated elbow and will be out for the rest of spring football. Johnson was getting first-team reps at left guard. Freeze said Johnson Jr suffered a collarbone injury and expected the former four-star receiver to be back in June to prepare for fall camp. Auburn will have it’s seventh spring practice on Monday at the Woltosz Football Performance Center on Campus. The Tigers will play the A-Day game on Saturday, April 8, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Tickets are $10 and the game will air on SEC Network+/ESPN+. Nubyjas Wilborn covers Auburn for Alabama Media Group.

247sports.com Freeze wants to see improved play from Auburn's quarterbacks Mark Murphy 3–4 minutes AUBURN, Alabama–With the Tigers into the third week of spring football practice, Coach Hugh Freeze made it clear on Monday that he is not pleased with the progress of Auburn’s quarterbacks. Freeze said he wants to see better play from Robby Ashford, T.J. Finley and Holden Geriner. “They are very coachable,” Freeze said. “It is very new what we are asking them to do. Truthfully, I wish we were further along after watching Friday’s tape, but it is certainly not from a lack of want-to and I am not even sure it is a lack of can-do. “I think we have to coach it better,” he said. “Hopefully, we will see a turn towards a better understanding of what we are trying to do this week. “Again, I have been very encouraged by their willingness to listen and to be coached,” Freeze said. “We met a good while yesterday (Sunday), just me making sure we are all saying the same things about what we are wanting to do whether it is our RPO (run/pass option) offense or our progressions and reads so, hopefully, we can coach it a little better this week. “Practice seven, eight and nine this week, hopefully, we elevate the play there,” Freeze said. The Tigers will get 15 total days of spring practices, including the annual A-Day contest on April 13th. The first major scrimmage is scheduled for this Friday with SEC officials at the session. Freeze said the Tigers will be installing offense before Friday’s scrimmage. “We have a lot of work to do before we get to that point,” he noted. T.J. Finley prepares to throw a pass in Monday's practice. (Photo: Jason Caldwell, 247Sports) Ashford finished the 2022 season as the starting quarterback. Earlier in the season Finley was No. 1 on the depth chart prior to being injured. Geriner played just briefly last fall as a true freshman and redshirted. Those are the only three quarterbacks on the spring roster. Freeze said there is nothing wrong with the attitude or work ethic of the QBs, but added, "I don't like the inconsistencies that I have continued to see through six (practices). I think part of that is on us, the staff, to get fixed. I have challenged myself and the quarterback to get some this fixed, the inconsistencies." He said he doesn't want the QB issues to be because of being indecisive or a lack of understanding when they need to be do. "Hopefully, by the end of the week we will see it being more consistent." Looking at the passing game as a whole, Auburn’s new head coach said, “The two positions that stand out to me right now where we just have a long way to go are the quarterback room and the wide receiver room. I am not saying we have arrived at other spots. Those are the farthest off because they are probably–because, truthfully, we ask them to do the most and it is brand new to them. 6COMMENTS “Which RPO should be run based on what coverage I see? How do I properly get off the technique the DB is playing. We are very, very raw at that right now.” *** Subscribe: Receive the latest Auburn intel and scoops*** ">247Sports

auburnwire.usatoday.com Four-star edge rusher Jamonta Waller to visit Auburn JD McCarthy ~2 minutes Four-star edge rusher Jamonta Waller is one of the best players in Mississippi and Auburn is very interested in him. The feeling is mutual as he is unofficially visiting Auburn on Friday, he announced on Twitter Monday morning. Buy Tigers Tickets Waller is the No. 289 overall player and the No. 23 edge in the 247Sports Composite ranking. The Picayune native is also the No. 8 player from Mississippi. He is coming off a dominant junior campaign for Picayune Memorial High School. The 6-foot-2, 225-pounder made 106 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, and 31 quarterback hurries. Auburn needs to land multiple pass rushers in the 2024 cycle and Waller would be a nice addition but the Tigers will need to have a great visit. This is his first time visiting the Plains and they have some ground to make up on the rest of the schools that are pursuing him. SIPP TOUR PT. 2@CoachHughFreeze and @CoachRonRoberts I’ll be pulling up in Auburn Friday the 24th. @SWiltfong247 @ChadSimmons_ @RivalsCole @RealdealTY @CoachA_AU @adamgorney @samspiegs @gabrieldbrooks @LawrencHopkins pic.twitter.com/MlI7xsmaUl — JamontaWALLER (@JamontaWaller) March 20, 2023 Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow JD on Twitter @jdmccarthy15.

Keionte Scott putting ‘dynamic’ playmaking on display in Auburn secondary Published: Mar. 20, 2023, 10:45 a.m. 5–6 minutes When Auburn returned from spring break last week, Keionte Scott didn’t miss a beat. The former junior college transfer picked up right where the Tigers left off a little more than a week earlier and was a menace in the secondary as everyone else got back into a rhythm. He was practicing with intent and making life difficult on Auburn’s wide receivers. Read more Auburn football: Auburn confident Jeremiah Wright can be one of SEC’s “dominant” offensive linemen Wesley McGriff identifies three main goals for Auburn’s defensive backs this spring Hugh Freeze chimes in on NCAA’s proposed changes to clock rules At one point in the day, Zac Etheridge looked over to fellow defensive backs coach Wesley McGriff and said, “Cool him off.” Scott was heating up in drills and having his best day of the spring to date, and McGriff loved every minute of it. “I said, ‘I don’t have the water to cool this dude off,’” McGriff said. “He was locking them up (Monday), and it was fun to see. The best thing from that I you see his teammates high-fiving and head-slapping him. That guy can really impact the game. We just have to keep him trending and let him play.” Scott has been trending upward since his delayed arrival at Auburn last fall. A transfer from Snow College who signed with Auburn’s 2022 class, Scott got to campus just a couple days before fall camp. Despite the shorter acclimation period, Scott quickly made an impact in Auburn’s secondary during the first days of practice. He had an interception on Day 1 and earned one of the team’s player of the day honors. It didn’t stop there. Scott carved out a role in Auburn’s secondary, playing predominantly in the slot at nickel while becoming one of the Tigers’ most replied-upon and productive defensive backs. He joined a stable that included standouts D.J. James, Nehemiah Pritchett and Jaylin Simpson, and he finished the year with 54 total tackles — the most among the team’s defensive backs and fourth among all defenders — along with four tackles for loss (second most among defensive backs on the team), an interception and four pass breakups. All while also handling primary punt-return duties and averaging 9.57 yards per return, which was top-20 nationally. It was a transformative year for Scott as he acquitted himself well as a newcomer in the SEC. “It’s definitely a blessing,” Scott said. “I’m definitely going to take that and use what I learned last year and apply it to my game this year. I feel like I was able to learn a lot getting that experience early and getting my feet wet a little bit. This year I kind of know what I’m getting myself into. Last year I kind of got into it and didn’t know what to look for. I definitely know what to look for and I’m using all that I acquired last year and being able to add it to my game this year, I’m excited to get into Year 2.” For Scott, his role in Year 2 could be even more important as Auburn installs new defensive coordinator Ron Roberts’ system. Auburn’s coaches haven’t been keeping a depth chart this spring, but Scott has been one of two main options at the nickel/star position in the slot, along with veteran Donovan Kaufman. While he has also worked on the outside at corner, it’s what he brings to the table at nickel that could make him one of the more important pieces on Auburn’s defense. The position will require more than just pass coverage in the slot; it could include playing more of a linebacker-type role while also being more involved in blitzing, given Roberts’ proclivity for dialing up pressure and creating havoc for opposing offenses. Though it’s still early in the install of the defense, Scott can already notice the difference in the role of the nickel this spring compared to last fall. “We’re going to be doing a little bit more things, a bigger role and bigger things on our plate as far as being able to move around and do different things,” Scott said. “Nickel is nickel. Learning it now, I think there’s a little of difference, but not too big.” As Scott quickly works to adapt to his advanced role in the secondary, McGriff has been pleased with what he has seen from the San Diego native and his approach to learning. He always has his notebook in hand and something to write with, prepared to jot down every bit of new information he can and commit it to his craft. At this level, Scott said, it’s all about finding an advantage in the margins; everyone is talented, so the details make all the difference. “My timeline has been very brief, but I see a dynamic player,” McGriff said. “I see a guy that can impact the game. I see a guy that has the tools to play at a high level…. He’s a serious-minded individual. When he gets on the field, you can see his performance.” Tom Green is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Tomas_Verde. 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Battie, offensive linemen headline Mike Farrell's SEC All-Transfer team Taylor Jones 3–4 minutes As a college coach, you ability to sell is judged equally to your ability to win. Hugh Freeze has checked the first box in his short time on the Plains, as he turned in the almost impossible feat of flipping a top-60 class to a top-20 class in the span of three weeks. He also worked hard in the transfer portal by bringing in 12 seasoned players who have a chance to start on the 2023 team. Buy Tigers Tickets The class, which ranks No. 4 according to 247Sports, has impressed the writers at MikeFarrell.com by being called the “best class in the SEC”, and two transfers have made several transfer portal-related lists since the window closed on Jan. 15. In the site’s most recent list regarding the transfer portal, four newcomers have been named to the SEC All-Transfer team. Representatives of Auburn include an important skill player and three offensive linemen. Here’s a look at which transfer made Mike Farrell’s SEC All-Transfer team, and why they will be an important addition to Freeze’s roster in 2023. Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports Position: RB Previous school: South Florida What Jones says… Brian Battie was one of the best Group-of-Five backs this season for USF. He rushed for over 1,100 yards in 2022 for the Bulls, and will likely take on a big role for the Tigers in 2023 with Tank Bigsby leaving for the NFL Draft. It will be interesting to see if he can beat out Jarquez Hunter for the leading role this upcoming season. Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Position: OL Previous School: East Carolina What Jones says… Avery Jones was rated as a four-star prospect, and the #13 overall guard coming out of high school in 2018. He has been very good for North Carolina and ECU over his five-year career and brings a ton of talent and experience to Auburn. I expect him to be one of the starting five up front for the Tigers in 2023. Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports Position: OL Previous school: Western Kentucky What Jones says… Gunner Britton is yet another big pickup for Auburn on the offensive line. The 6-6, 275-pounder had a pass block grade of 83.9, putting him at #24 in the country when compared to other tackles. The Western Kentucky transfer only has one year of eligibility left. I expect him to start and be a leader along the offensive line for Auburn in 2023. Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Position: OL Previous school: Tulsa What Jones says… Another big pickup for Auburn along the offensive line is former Tulsa OT Dillon Wade. Wade was an anchor for the Golden Hurricane in 2022, playing a total of 818 snaps. He took a massive leap from 2021 to 2022, and many suspect that there is plenty of room for even more. Very good pickup for Auburn.

Auburn football transfer ‘the most interesting offensive player on the roster’ Andrew Hughes ~3 minutes CBS Sports' Barrett Sallee says an incoming transfer is 'the most interesting offensive player on the roster' for Auburn football Mandatory Credit: Gator Sports The Auburn football roster will see a good number of transfers at every offensive position beside the quarterback position — and even the QB room could see a transfer portal addition following the spring. Hugh Freeze and his staff have done a masterful job picking up the recruiting slack from the last regime for the first season of the Freeze era, adding several impact players from the G5 level. One of those recruits, USF transfer Brian Battie, was called by CBS Sports’ Barrett Sallee the “most interesting offensive player on the roster” during a recent deep-dive into Freeze’s goals — including making Auburn football relevant again and upending Alabama — during the 2023 season. “Tank Bigsby is gone and Jarquez Hunter will likely ascend to the top spot on the depth chart, but Battie might be the most interesting offensive player on the roster in 2023,” Sallee wrote. “He rushed for 1,186 yards and eight touchdowns last year for USF and added 659 yards on kickoff returns. If Hunter is Batman, expect Battie to serve the Robin role. He can become Auburn’s version of a Swiss Army Knife.” What Hugh Freeze needs to do to get most out of Robby Ashford in Auburn football offense Sallee broke down what Freeze needs to do in order to get the most out of incumbent starter Robby Ashford — and it merely includes figuring out what more traditional QB skills the Hoover native has in his game that Freeze could use to complement his elite scrambling abilities. “It’s not like Ashford has to be Tom Brady out there,” Sallee prefaced before saying, “All Freeze needs to do is find a few things that Ashford does well as a passer, and that’ll go a long way toward complementing his running prowess; his 709 yards and seven touchdowns last year were good for second on the team.” Ashford is the presumed favorite for the starting job given his improvements as the 2022 season went on, but TJ Finley and Holden Geriner’s more traditional passing profiles could also entice Freeze and offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery. However, Ashford’s abilities do make him an intriguing fit for Montgomery’s RPO-heavy offensive schemes.

al.com Everything Hugh Freeze said about Auburn’s QBs, 1st spring scrimmage Updated: Mar. 20, 2023, 3:55 p.m.|Published: Mar. 20, 2023, 3:24 p.m. 5–6 minutes AUBURN, AL - March 17, 2023 - Auburn Head Coach Hugh Freeze speaks to the Lettermen Club during spring practice inside the Creel Family Player Development Lab at the Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, AL. Photo by Austin PerrymanAuburn University Athletics Spring practice is in full swing on the Plains. After returning from spring break a week ago, Auburn got back to it with three practices, including the team’s first scrimmage of the Hugh Freeze era on Friday. With a little less than three weeks to go until A-Day on April 8, Freeze met with the media at 3:30 p.m. for his weekly press conference. Read more Auburn football: Keionte Scott putting “dynamic” playmaking on display so far this spring Auburn confident Jeremiah Wright can be one of SEC’s “dominant” offensive linemen Wesley McGriff identifies three main goals for Auburn’s defensive backs this spring Below is a blow-for-blow recap of everything Freeze had to say about Auburn’s spring practices to date: HUGH FREEZE -- On the QBs: “They’re very coachable. It’s very new, what we’re asking them to do, and truthfully I wish we were further along after watching Friday’s tape. It’s certainly not from a want-to or a lack of can-do.” Says they need to coach it better so guys get a better understanding of what they’re trying to do. That’s the hope for this week. -- Says they’re “going to get after it a good bit” this Friday and the following Wednesday in terms of live action for the scrimmages. “This Friday will be a good test for us.” They’ll have SEC officials there for Friday’s scrimmage. Says the first scrimmage last Friday was more of a typical practice than a full-on scrimmage. -- Camden Brown had a back-shoulder touchdown in the first scrimmage. Freeze says the two positions that “have a long way to go” are the QB room and the wide receiver room. “I’m not saying we’ve arrived at other spots yet, but those are the farthest off.” -- On evaluating the QBs especially as it pertains to Robby Ashford’s running ability, he recalls when he landed Malik Willis at Liberty, and how Willis didn’t have a lot of significant reps to that point. “Truthfully, going into that fall camp with Malik, I had no clue if he was going to be a complete player, because you just don’t evaluate that portion of the game (going live), because the whistle’s being blown.” -- More on Ashford: “I think it’s very hard to evaluate just how good he can be practicing the way we do.” -- On the Jack position: “We need to recruit more. We’re not where we need to be in rushing the passer.... We’ve got to get better at that spot, for sure.... We’re just deficient in true pass-rushers.” -- On the QBs again, he says he likes the attitude and work ethic, as well as their desires to be coached, but he doesn’t like the inconsistencies. -- On Keldric Faulk’s progression: “I think he’s going to be a phenomenal player, and I think he’s going to have to play early.” -- Health-wise, the list of guys dealing with minor injuries -- hamstrings, sprained ankles -- is longer than he’d like. Tate Johnson dislocated his elbow and will be out the rest of spring. -- Freeze says he has seen enough to know Jarquez Hunter is “really good.” Adds he is really pleased with what he has seen from the junior, calls him “a difference maker.” -- On Tate Johnson being out: “We’re rotating folks around a lot. The thing we really would like to do is get three groups reps.” -- Malcolm Johnson Jr. is dealing with a collarbone injury and is expected back in June. So he’s also out for the rest of spring. -- Kentucky transfer defensive tackle Justin Rogers “is a handful” in the middle of the line that will require double-teams. Freeze hopes he stays healthy and can be a factor. -- On melding his offense with Philip Montgomery’s: “It’s a process.” Says it’s going well, but he reiterates that he wishes they were further along with the QBs and their inconsistencies with the RPO game. -- Leaders this spring? Tate Johnson, Jayson Jones, Elijah McAllister, all the tight ends (”as players and culture guys”). Those are the ones who have stood out most to Freeze. They’ll develop the “culture council” after spring ball and take into consideration input from the team when putting that together. Tom Green is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Tomas_Verde.

flywareagle.com Auburn football spring practice ‘has provided hope for the future’ Andrew Hughes 2–3 minutes According to CBS Sports' Barrett Sallee, Hugh Freeze's spring practices have 'provided hope for the future' of Auburn football Mandatory Credit: The Montgomery Advertiser Hugh Freeze’s first Auburn football spring practices were highly regarded by CBS Sports’ Barrett Sallee, who exalted the incoming coach’s short tenure at the expense of the slightly less short-lived tenure of his predecessor, Bryan Harsin. “More than anything, this spring has provided — and will continue to provide — hope for the future,” Sallee prefaced before saying, “Auburn became stale under Harsin, but interim coach Carnell Williams generated hope when he took over during the final month of the season. With Freeze leading the way and Williams on staff, the future of Auburn football just needs a glimmer of hope. That seems to be shining bright so far.” Thus far, Freeze has changed the rules of A-Day to prioritize progress over exhibition results, improve the team’s discipline, and most importantly, find leaders on the offensive line who can elevate the unit’s play following years of underperformance. Analyst on Auburn football A-Day: ‘Don’t focus too much on results’ During the 2022 A-Day spring game, Holden Geriner led Team Auburn to drive resulting in a touchdown and then almost won the game on a two-point conversion. Geriner looked like a future star. He still could be, but Geriner ended up throwing three passes throughout his entire redshirt 2022 season — showing that the results of the A-Day spring game are ultimately secondary to players understanding where they need to be on both sides of the ball. Sallee echoed the sentiment that the more important thing for Auburn football fans to look out for than the results is what Freeze is asking of his offense. “Auburn has kept things under wraps for the majority of spring practice, so it’s difficult to gauge how things are really going,” Sallee said. “When Freeze opens the doors for its spring game next month, however, don’t focus too much on results — especially on offense. Take a peek at what Freeze specifically asks of his offense, because that will give you an idea of what he feels could be the identity of this year’s team.”

auburnwire.usatoday.com Dillon Wade ranked among top underrated SEC transfers daniellocke ~2 minutes Offensive lineman Dillon Wade announced his decision to transfer from Tulsa to Auburn on early signing day. Hugh Freeze hiring Phillip Montgomery, the former head coach of the Golden Hurricane, played a role in landing the four-star offensive tackle. An article from Mike Farrell Sports titled “Top 5 Under-the-Radar Transfer Portal Additions in the SEC” was written by Mark Pszonak and included Wade on the list. The other names were defensive back Duce Chestnut who transferred from Syracuse to LSU, tight end McCallan Castles who transferred from Cal-Davis to Tennessee, wide receiver Tre Harris who transferred from Louisiana Tech to Ole Miss and offensive lineman Marques Cox who transferred from Northern Illinois to Kentucky. Buy Tigers Tickets Upon his arrival, new head coach Hugh Freeze knew that he had to revamp the offensive line. He has done so by adding several interesting pieces through the portal, including Wade, who looks likely to start at tackle this fall. Fellow transfer Gunner Britton (Western Kentucky) may very well start at the other tackle spot, but the current thought is that Wade is the one who will make a more powerful immediate impact. Wade is the No. 26 ranked player in this year’s transfer class and the No. 4 ranked offensive lineman according to 247Sports. Avery Jones, an offensive lineman transferring from East Carolina to Auburn, is also among the top transfers, ranking No. 12 according to 247Sports. Improving the offensive line has been perhaps the biggest recruiting focus for the Tigers and Wade will help check that box in 2023.

NCAA tournament 2023 Sweet 16 complete schedule, tip-off times, TV channel Published: Mar. 20, 2023, 8:18 a.m. ~2 minutes Xavier forward Jack Nunge scores against Pittsburgh forward Guillermo Diaz Graham during the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)AP By Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com The 2023 NCAA basketball tournament continues on Thursday, March 23, and Friday, March 24, with the beginning of Sweet 16 action at various sites around the country. There are four games set for each day, with the winners advancing to the Elite Eight round Saturday, March 25, and Sunday, March 26. After Sunday’s games, the Final Four will be set. Here’s the complete 2023 NCAA tournament Sweet 16 round schedule, with tip-off times and TV information (all times Central): Thursday, March 23 East Region At Madison Square Garden, New York No. 3 Kansas State (25-9) vs. No. 7 Michigan State (21-12), 5:30 p.m., TBS No. 4 Tennessee (25-10) vs. No. 9 Florida Atlantic (33-3), 8 p.m., TBS West Region At T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas No. 4 Connecticut (27-8) vs. No. 8 Arkansas (22-13), 6:15 p.m., CBS No. 2 UCLA (31-5) vs. No. 3 Gonzaga (30-5), 8:45 p.m., CBS Friday, March 24 South Region At KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Ky. No. 1 Alabama (31-5) vs. No. 5 San Diego State (29-6), 5:30 p.m., TBS No. 6 Creighton (23-12) vs. No. 15 Princeton (23-8), 8 p.m., TBS Midwest Region At T-Mobile Center, Kansas City No. 1 Houston (33-3) vs. No. 5 Miami (27-7), 6:15 p.m., CBS No. 2 Texas (28-8) vs. No. 3 Xavier (27-9), 8:45 p.m., CBS All NCAA tournament games are available via live stream at NCAA March Madness Live. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.

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i used to be a big fan of iverson. here is the truth IVERSON'S CONVICTION OVERTURNED BY COURT By Athelia Knight June 21, 1995 6–7 minutes A three-judge panel of the Virginia Court of Appeals yesterday reversed the 1993 conviction of Georgetown basketball player Allen Iverson on three counts of maiming by mob related to a 1993 fight at a bowling alley in Hampton, Va. In a six-page opinion, Judge James W. Benton Jr. wrote for the court, "Although the evidence would have been sufficient to prove individual assaultive conduct, it was insufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Iverson acted as part of a mob." The case against Iverson stemmed from a chair-throwing brawl that erupted after Iverson and another man, Steven W. Forrest, exchanged words at the bowling alley. At their trial, witnesses said the brawl was triggered by racial slurs. Iverson, then 18 and a student at Bethel High School, and his friends are black. Others who were involved in the brawl are white. On appeal, Iverson's attorneys argued that the prosecution had failed to prove that a mob existed, as defined by the law, and that even if a mob had formed, the evidence showed that Iverson wasn't part of it. In yesterday's ruling, Benton wrote that "Iverson's confrontation with Forrest was an incident that may have precipitated a brawl, but was separate from any mob activity. No evidence proved that Iverson was a member of any mob that later formed." Iverson's attorney, Lisa P. O'Donnell, said: "We are obviously thrilled with the decision. I just got off the phone with his mother {Ann} and she is very excited. {Iverson} is very excited. We all felt confident that ultimately these convictions would be overturned." Iverson was unavailable for comment. It was unclear yesterday if the prosecution will pursue further action. The Virginia attorney general has 14 days to decide if the office will ask the full, 10-judge appeals court to rehear the case. By law, the commonwealth's attorney for Hampton can't appeal the decision, but the prosecutor could bring other charges against Iverson in circuit court, said Mark Miner, a spokesman for the attorney general's office. "We are reviewing the opinion to determine what our next step, if any, will be," Miner said. O'Donnell said, "I would hope that the attorney general's office and commonwealth attorney's office would consider the fact that Allen has already spent several months in jail and consider some of the evidence that has come to light since the time of the trial and decide that it wouldn't be in anyone's best interest to pursue this matter any further." Iverson was convicted of the charges in July 1993 and sentenced in September that same year to five years in prison. But, in December 1993, four months into his sentence, he was granted conditional clemency from then-Virginia Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, who said conflicting trial testimony shed some doubt on Iverson's guilt. At Georgetown University, where Iverson enrolled last fall, Coach John Thompson and Georgetown's president, Rev. Leo J. O'Donovan, were elated. "Allen has worked very hard here at Georgetown," said O'Donovan. "I'm convinced that this further justifies the confidence we placed in him." Thompson said he told Iverson's mother that "this is not a time to gloat. This is a time to be happy. The important thing is for him to move on, put this behind him and do something successful with his life. . . . Sometimes we all make mistakes. What is important is, this mistake has been corrected, and he has a chance to go on with his life." When he learned of yesterday's ruling, Thompson said the first person he called was O'Donovan. "More than anybody else, he took an awful lot on his shoulders to give this young man an opportunity," Thompson said. "When the president of an university does what he did, I couldn't call him fast enough to thank him." Lawrence H. Woodward Jr., another attorney for Iverson, said the appeals court decision means Iverson "no longer has a felony conviction. We will undertake to get his record expunged and hopefully this is the end. I hope that from now on, you won't be hearing anything about Allen needing lawyers. You'll just hear about him being a student and basketball player at Georgetown." In addition to Iverson, the appeals court also reversed the convictions of two other defendants, Samuel Wynn and Michael Simmons, who also spent four months in jail. Wynn and Simmons also were granted conditional clemency by Wilder and were released about a week after Iverson. The appeals court does not indicate if rulings are unanimous. There was no dissenting opinion. Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.), a Hampton Roads area native who has been briefed by the lawyers for all three defendants, said he was pleased with the court decision. "I would hope that everybody would put this matter behind us and allow these young men to pursue their goals and ambitions," he said. "They have all served time in jail. I don't believe there is any constructive purpose to be served in continuing the prosecution." The appeals case of a fourth defendant, Melvin Stephens Jr., who didn't spend any time in jail, is still pending. Iverson, a 6-foot-1 point guard who will be entering his sophomore year, averaged 20.6 points and was voted Big East freshman of the year last season in leading the Hoyas to the NCAA tournament's round of 16 before they were eliminated by North Carolina. Staff writer Mark Maske contributed to this report. CAPTION: Allen Iverson spent four months in jail for conviction on three counts of maiming by mob in his home town of Hampton, Va. CAPTION: After enrolling at Georgetown University last fall, point guard Allen Iverson averaged 20.6 points and was named the Big East Conference's freshman of the year.

As Zep Jasper’s Auburn career ends, he hopes to return someday as a coach Updated: Mar. 19, 2023, 11:10 a.m.|Published: Mar. 19, 2023, 11:04 a.m. 7–8 minutes Zep Jasper stood in front of his locker Saturday night, his eyes still bloodshot after brimming with tears minutes earlier, and paused for a moment before he removed his No. 12 Auburn jersey. It was the last time Jasper will don that jersey. Reality was setting in for the Tigers’ sixth-year seniors, whose extended college career ended with an 81-64 loss in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. “It hurts me so bad on the inside that I won’t be able to be in this locker room,” Jasper said. “…It’s just one of those things, it hurts me so much, and I really appreciate BP so much. He done changed my life.” Read more Auburn basketball: Bruce Pearl already recruiting, on to “next play” after Auburn’s season ends Auburn crumbles in second half of season-ending loss to Houston “Frustrating” free-throw issues sink Auburn in second-round loss to Houston Jasper tried to make sense of the end of a winding career Saturday night at Legacy Arena. Six years in college basketball is a lifetime, and Jasper’s journey came full circle at Auburn before ending with the second-round loss to top-seeded Houston. Jasper’s first year of college ball was 2017-18 at College of Charleston, when his team lost to Auburn in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament in San Diego. Jasper didn’t play in that game; he redshirted that season while serving on the scout team, but he went on to lead Charleston each of the next three years and developed into one of the top on-ball defenders in college basketball. After four years at Charleston, Jasper transferred to Auburn. A new chapter and a new opportunity. He was part of a transformational period for Auburn after a difficult two years for the program. Following the 2019 Final Four run, the Tigers’ chance to replicate that postseason magic was ripped away by the onset of the pandemic in 2020. The following year, Auburn went 13-14 and self-imposed a postseason ban. Then Bruce Pearl made wholesale changes to the roster last season. Auburn signed Jabari Smith, the top-rated recruit in program history who became a consensus All-American, National Freshman of the Year and the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft. The Tigers also hit the transfer portal hard, adding Walker Kessler (who went on to win Defensive Player of the Year, earn All-America status and become another first-round pick) from UNC, K.D. Johnson from Georgia, Wendell Green Jr. from Eastern Kentucky and Jasper from Charleston. What followed was one of the most prosperous seasons in program history. He was the starting point guard for the Tigers during a year in which they earned a No. 1 ranking for the first time ever, posted an undefeated record at Neville Arena, went wire-to-wire atop the SEC during the regular season and earned a No. 2 seed in last year’s NCAA Tournament. “We came in and made history,” Jasper said. “We did things a lot of people didn’t do.” RELATED: The unlikely inspiration for Auburn’s Zep Jasper: Sonic the Hedgehog Jasper never stuffed the box score during his time at Auburn, but he was a key piece for the Tigers the last two seasons. He moved off the ball this year, allowing Green to take over starting duties at point guard, but Jasper was still a mainstay in the starting lineup. He and Green were the only players to start all 34 games for Auburn this season against one of the toughest schedules in program history. Auburn went 21-13 against that schedule, which included 17 regular-season games against NCAA Tournament teams. The Tigers earned a nine-seed in the field and knocked off eighth-seeded Iowa in the opening round. Then they had Houston on the ropes at halftime Saturday night, with a 10-point lead in what felt like a home environment for Jasper and his teammates. But Houston in the second half showed why it’s one of the top teams in the country and the No. 2 overall seed in this year’s field, outscoring Auburn 50-23 after halftime and sending the Tigers back down Highway 280 to begin their offseason. It was a difficult loss for Auburn to come to grips with. Fellow seniors Allen Flanigan and Jaylin Williams—who both could use their COVID year of eligibility and play another season—said they wish they could’ve kept this season alive for Jasper. Johni Broome, who missed 6-of-16 free throws on a night the Tigers missed 17 attempts from the line, felt responsible for the loss and like he let Jasper down. Dylan Cardwell said it’s hard to imagine what the locker room will be like without Jasper, whose experience, perpetually positive attitude and verve provided an infectious presence the last two years. “The way Zep is as a person, the way he is trying to be an Auburn man, I could hardly wait to begin to go to work and start to our donor base and our alums,” Pearl said. “If Zep is playing his last game and decides he wants to do something else, the Auburn family is going to line up to hire that kid. Line up to hire him. Because he’s a winner. He’s a hard worker; he’s loyal; he’s everything — you know how you, you know, you bring somebody into your organization, your team, your family, you make statements when you bring somebody in like Zep Jasper.” As for what those next steps will be for Jasper, he still foresees a future in basketball. He has long toyed with the idea of getting into broadcasting as an analyst. His personality and thoughtful responses to any question mesh with that line of work. Of late, though, another career path has been on his mind — coaching. Pearl has privately expressed to Jasper that he believes he could do well in that capacity. “I got the personality to be one of those coaches and bring guys who are doubted into something, guys who people don’t believe in,” Jasper said. “I think I could be one of those types of coaches who just give people motivation and make them keep going. I believe I’ll be in basketball forever. Whether I’m 50 years old, I think I’ll be coaching on the sideline or be an analyst somewhere.” Having spent the last two years at Auburn, Jasper has grown an affinity for his adopted home. If it was up to him, he’ll be back one day on staff with the Tigers. He wouldn’t be the first player to return as an assistant for Pearl; K.T. Harrell, Pearl’s first great player at Auburn, returned as a graduate assistant for his alma mater for two years before joining FAU’s staff this season. Jasper could see himself taking a similar route, exchanging that No. 12 jersey for an Auburn polo. “Auburn’s going to be written across my chest for life,” Jasper said. “You never know what the future holds, so maybe in a couple years you might see me on the coaching staff one time. You just never know; I might be coaching one day and I’m going to have Auburn on my chest.” Tom Green is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Tomas_Verde. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one

a guy on the rant stated tj had corrected his mechanics and is way more accurate. he could have been trolling as i do not know him. but i will not start getting excited until those qb's of ours face the D. i am excited about camden brown. they say he is showing out and is our number one receiver. again just chat on the rant so take it for what it is worth. bird i believe said he was doing really well. hell i will be excited to see our receivers catch more balls this year.

i an hoping today or tonight more info will start coming out again and we will know more than we do. but i have heard the O line is bringing it this year. i will check throughout the day for updates.