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Bryan Harsin clarifies offensive play-calling, talks TJ Finley’s development
By Keith Farner
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Bryan Harsin understands that how Auburn fares this season will be decided in a big way by how QB TJ Finley and offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau perform.
The Auburn coach likes the experience that both have, and how he sees their roles playing out, and whether Kiesau will be in the booth, or on the sideline.
“Coach Kiseau’s the play-caller. He’s been in the box, but he could be on the sideline,” Harsin said on the SEC coaches media teleconference. “It’s really what he chooses to do. … When I was a coordinator, I did both. … As far as play-calling, and I’ve said this before, everyone on the offensive staff, myself included, is involved in the game plan.”
As for Finley, who recently won the starting QB competition, Harsin likes his experience too, and appreciates Finley’s development.
“He’s battle-tested in games,” Harsin said. “He’s gotten hit before. … You’re really looking at the growth as far as understanding what we’re doing. For me, at least, we deal with guys who are 18-22 years old. … You grow as a person, you develop, things make sense. … He’s just continued to develop. Competition brings out the best in you.”
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
