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April 17, 2021
Inside the Auburn Tigers 5 things to watch for at Auburn's A-Day . . . After a couple injuries to other offensive linemen, Troxell got his opportunity, playing in nearly every game and starting four games at left tackle . . . Wooden is one of the oldest in the room that has two guys who've been at Auburn longer. As a returning starter, he's also one of the most experienced . . . Despite the pandemic, last season actually started out well for Simpson . . . Wooden finished sixth on the 2020 team in total tackles . . . "He brings the consistency that you need with leadership . . . After limiting attendance to 20 percent capacity last fall due to the pandemic, Auburn announced Tuesday that Saturday's spring game will see attendance capped at 40 percent capacity, though some sections of seats will be off-limits due to ongoing maintenance projects . . . The wide receiver is a redshirt sophomore who was plagued by injuries and didn't play a game in 2019 and played just one game in 2020. But he's healthy now, and he's starting to show what he's capable of . . . Auburn's first-year head coach and new offensive coordinator have been hard at work with Nix this spring as the junior familiarizes himself with his third different offense in as many seasons . . . Playing in 15 games his first two seasons and catching just two passes for 11 yards while being used almost strictly as a blocker, Deal said things have changed in a good way for the tight ends with the new coaching staff and offense making them more of a priority . . . Pegues had never played defensive tackle before last week . . . Growing up as a player and as a coach in Alabama prepared Williams for his new position in many ways . . . One area in particular that Harsin is harping on, which has been a struggle for Nix at times through his first two seasons as a Tiger, is decision-making in the face of pressure . . . "Coach Eason is great, he really is," Harsin declared. "He is a ball coach, number one, and that is one from a football standpoint, NFL or college, this guy can coach . . . When Shivers came to Harsin's office a few months back and asked what his role in the Tigers' offense would be, the head coach was excited to tell him Auburn would be putting more of an emphasis on "downhill," power running . . . "The overall theme for everybody, offense and defense in particular, is just being able to sustain that effort and that focus throughout practice and scrimmage," Harsin said . . . Chandler Wooten said, "With Coach Schmedding, just the way he pays attention to the details every day, I can see myself and feel myself getting better on a day-to-day basis . . . "It would make me happy if we go out and execute everything on special teams," Harsin noted . . . Already with some good feelings at the plate in Russ Chandler Stadium with the big home run in 2019 to help Auburn win the Atlanta Regional, Williams had a big night on Tuesday night after some struggles at the plate this season . . . Auburn Baseball Live: Mississippi State . . . Former North Carolina center Walker Kessler, a five-star prospect from the 2020 class, announced on Instagram on Monday evening that he has committed to Auburn . . . The Tigers responded with their most complete game of the SEC season, beating Texas A&M 3-1 to win the series at Davis Diamond two games to one . . . Sam, the athlete, the "sport-loving, athletic kid," wasn't done with sports . . . Former Auburn standout Cody Parkey re-signed with the Browns after reaching free agency last month . . . |
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