With spring nearing a close, Auburn coach Gus Malzahn addressed reporters after the team’s A-Day. Baylor transfer QB Jarrett Stidham impressed, going 16-of-20 for 267 yards, but the coach had more people to praise than just the new quarterback.
He also addressed play-calling and an injury to a key offensive contributor.
Malzahn says his No. 1 defense is what stood out to him most during A-Day.
— Barrett Sallee ?? (@BarrettSallee) April 8, 2017
Malzahn says there were no major injuries. "Overall, it was a very successful day."
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) April 8, 2017
Malzahn says the 15th practice of the spring (Tuesday) will be clean up/helmets.
— Barrett Sallee ?? (@BarrettSallee) April 8, 2017
Malzahn on Jarrett Stidham: "I thought he managed the offense well. I thought he protected the football."
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) April 8, 2017
Malzahn said the downfield shots today were Chip Lindsey's plan. Lindsey wants Auburn's offense to be closer to 50-50 this year.
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) April 8, 2017
Malzahn: "We know we're going to be better running the football, but we need to be better passing. That's been a focus this spring."
— Barrett Sallee ?? (@BarrettSallee) April 8, 2017
Daniel Carlson punted today because Ian Shannon was attending a funeral after a death in the family. But he is competing for that spot.
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) April 8, 2017
Malzahn: "Our first team defense has really taken a step forward, and they've had a handful." (in practice)
— Barrett Sallee ?? (@BarrettSallee) April 8, 2017
Malzahn said Kerryon Johnson suffered a sprained ankle in the game. Good news: Fall camp is 5 months away.
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) April 8, 2017
Malzahn on why Woody Barrett didn't rotate in at QB during the second half: "I'm not sure. … I know Chip had a plan."
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) April 8, 2017
Malzahn said the plan going in was to not have Kamryn Pettway participate in A-Day. Said he's healthy and having a good spring.
— AUBlog (@AUBlog) April 8, 2017
Malzahn says that Sean White will still have a chance to compete for the starting QB role during fall camp. Jarrett Stidham was A-Day MVP.
— Barrett Sallee ?? (@BarrettSallee) April 8, 2017
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