***2014 Big Cat Weekend Thread***

[RunInRed 18,113]

Tony Bridges (AU commit) ...

"I love the campus and I love the coaches," he said. "This is where I'll be spending my two years. I want to get away from home a little bit, so Auburn is the place for me.

"I love the football field, the dorms, facilities and the coaching staff. The coaching staff is what really gets me. I have to make family first, and they feel like family to me."

...

"I might take a few official visits, but I know where my home's at."

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/06/richard_sherman-type_db_impres.html

[RunInRed 18,113]

Daron Payne ...

Payne, who grew up an Auburn fan, said he spent most of the day with Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and defensive line coach Rodney Garner.

"(Big Cat Weekend) is unique because it's a get-to-know each other type thing," he said. "I got to see the other side of them. All of them are really nice people."

Payne said he will likely make his decision on National Signing Day (Feb. 2, 2015) or during a postseason All-Star game.

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/06/still_no_leader_for_5-star_dt.html

[SumterAubie 3,076]

That is right Daron. Auburn people aren't what the bamrs would have you believe.

[Dixie1860 27]

Bridges is one we need badly. Shut down guy.

[ellitor 33,668]

Of the uncommitted recruits, who all didnt make the trip to BCW that was expected to. I know McFadden and Patterson didn't make trip. Anybody know why?

Definite no's were Patterson and McFadden.

Possible no's

4* WR Kirk Merritt

3* OL Michael Horton

4* DE Arden Key

Horton made it to BCW so I am crossing him off my OP

[JDUBB4AU 5,197]

Can you imagine getting payne and Trent Thompson . wishful thinking I know. There is a lot of opportunity with all the guys graduating

[Guest jojo1515]

So no bcw commits (outside of a fb who wasnt there)? Not that Im disappointed as it was an all star weekend and an impressive list, just kinda figured we may get one commit go public. Oh well, I suppose we may have gotten a silent...

[au_bsci_04 407]

Rivals is reporting that Calvin has committed to AU but has not spoken with CGM.

@Allie_Davison: Copiah-Lincoln C.C. DE Johnathan Calvin tells me that he has committed to #Auburn. However, he has not spoken with Malzahn. More to come.

[Guest jojo1515]

Rivals is reporting that Calvin has committed to AU but has not spoken with CGM.

@Allie_Davison: Copiah-Lincoln C.C. DE Johnathan Calvin tells me that he has committed to #Auburn. However, he has not spoken with Malzahn. More to come.

Thats more like it

[alhagan14 0]

That is a false account according to Calvin's twitter

[cammycam2 173]

*small boom* when it become official, the boom will upgrade

[IronMan70 3,321]

Reading the tea leaves from the various reports, it looks like,

* could commit at almost any time- DT Juantavius Johnson, LB Richard McBryde, DE Johnathan Calvin

** getting closer to the first group- OG Darryl Williams

*** made serious inroads with- QB Gibson, DE Ledbetter, LB Holland, DT Thompson

[War to the Eagle 369]

Serious inroads w/ Ledbetter?

[auburnphan 6,050]

Serious inroads w/ Ledbetter?

yep, Ironman does not stutter!!

[CameronCrazy 1,111]

Rivals is reporting that Calvin has committed to AU but has not spoken with CGM.

@Allie_Davison: Copiah-Lincoln C.C. DE Johnathan Calvin tells me that he has committed to #Auburn. However, he has not spoken with Malzahn. More to come.

I understand that this was a fake account, so I'm relieved that this isn't true. There's no reason for us to accept a commitment from a *3 DE and the #46 ranked JUCO player. Especially with guys like D'Andre Walker, Arden Key, Byron Cowart, CeCe Jefferson, Marquavious Lewis, and Austin Bryant still on the board. I understand getting a few JUCO players to fill immediate needs, but I really hope that we don't start living off of these JUCO's. We have Robinson, Smith, Bridges, and are actively pursuing Marquavious Lewis. That's enough.

[ClaytonAU 4,606]

Rivals is reporting that Calvin has committed to AU but has not spoken with CGM.

@Allie_Davison: Copiah-Lincoln C.C. DE Johnathan Calvin tells me that he has committed to #Auburn. However, he has not spoken with Malzahn. More to come.

I understand that this was a fake account, so I'm relieved that this isn't true. There's no reason for us to accept a commitment from a *3 DE and the #46 ranked JUCO player. Especially with guys like D'Andre Walker, Arden Key, Byron Cowart, CeCe Jefferson, Marquavious Lewis, and Austin Bryant still on the board. I understand getting a few JUCO players to fill immediate needs, but I really hope that we don't start living off of these JUCO's. We have Robinson, Smith, Bridges, and are actively pursuing Marquavious Lewis. That's enough.

But I think the four players you mentioned are difference makers and I'm happy we have 3/4 committed.

[IronMan70 3,321]

Serious inroads w/ Ledbetter?

I'm surprised at the extent of it too, but that's the way it appears.

[Mikey 16,781]

...He can stand in Grant Field on an official visit and commit to Tech, Auburn and Georgia in the same sentence and it's meaningless.

Thank you, Captain Obvious.

Didn't read the entire thread and see the question discussed, did you? You don't have to keep your foot in your mouth all week. Extraction by Monday night will be sufficient.

[War to the Eagle 369]

Serious inroads w/ Ledbetter?

I'm surprised at the extent of it too, but that's the way it appears.

Love it.

[I_The_Pariah 0]

I hope we keep getting at least 5's a year. We have proven success with them.

[Dixie1860 27]

I don't think Smith is a take right now. Rodney likes him, but not sure he would be ready to help by next season. Needs some coaching.

[au_bsci_04 407]

Rivals is reporting that Calvin has committed to AU but has not spoken with CGM.

@Allie_Davison: Copiah-Lincoln C.C. DE Johnathan Calvin tells me that he has committed to #Auburn. However, he has not spoken with Malzahn. More to come.

I understand that this was a fake account, so I'm relieved that this isn't true. There's no reason for us to accept a commitment from a *3 DE and the #46 ranked JUCO player. Especially with guys like D'Andre Walker, Arden Key, Byron Cowart, CeCe Jefferson, Marquavious Lewis, and Austin Bryant still on the board. I understand getting a few JUCO players to fill immediate needs, but I really hope that we don't start living off of these JUCO's. We have Robinson, Smith, Bridges, and are actively pursuing Marquavious Lewis. That's enough.

That's weird bc Allie said she spoke to him, not that he tweeted. In any event, it's never a good sign when a kid commits but hasn't talked to the head coach. I'm pretty sure they make Gus' policy well known during the recruiting process.

[ellitor 33,668]

Rivals is reporting that Calvin has committed to AU but has not spoken with CGM.

@Allie_Davison: Copiah-Lincoln C.C. DE Johnathan Calvin tells me that he has committed to #Auburn. However, he has not spoken with Malzahn. More to come.

I understand that this was a fake account, so I'm relieved that this isn't true. There's no reason for us to accept a commitment from a *3 DE and the #46 ranked JUCO player. Especially with guys like D'Andre Walker, Arden Key, Byron Cowart, CeCe Jefferson, Marquavious Lewis, and Austin Bryant still on the board. I understand getting a few JUCO players to fill immediate needs, but I really hope that we don't start living off of these JUCO's. We have Robinson, Smith, Bridges, and are actively pursuing Marquavious Lewis. That's enough.

CC you have followed recruiting long enough to know sites' ranking do not mean the staff feels the same about a prospect. As for the names you mentioned. AU is not a real contender now for Cowart, CeCe, and Key. Key was not at BCW. He has already made his choice and will go public next week. Also we have not recruited Austin Bryant in a while. Not sure of the order but the big 4 on the AU DE board appears to be Walker, Lewis, Ledbetter, and Calvin.

[au_bsci_04 407]

For clarification...

@Allie_Davison: Well that was not very funny. Someone decided to make a very real Johnathan Calvin account and tweet a commitment. People suck, y'all.

[WarEagle84 0]

...He can stand in Grant Field on an official visit and commit to Tech, Auburn and Georgia in the same sentence and it's meaningless.

Thank you, Captain Obvious. :poke:/>

Didn't read the entire thread and see the question discussed, did you? You don't have to keep your foot in your mouth all week. Extraction by Monday night will be sufficient.

Oh, I read the entire thread. I just thought that pointing out that simultaneous commitments to multiple schools is meaningless was, well, obvious. Just having a little fun with you, Mikey. (hence the )