Alex Golesh says eight Auburn offensive linemen have earned the right to play against Baylor. So does that mean we're about to see Auburn constantly rotating its offensive line in Week 1? Not necessarily. Golesh initially raised some eyebrows when he discussed potentially rotating players up front and said approximately eight offensive linemen had earned the right to play. Considering the offensive line has been one of Auburn's biggest questions throughout the offseason, that immediately sounded a little concerning. Then Golesh provided some additional context. Auburn isn't planning to substitute offensive linemen just for the sake of getting eight guys onto the field. If the starting five are playing well and Auburn's offense is rolling, Golesh isn't looking to disrupt it. Instead, it sounds like Auburn has eight offensive linemen it feels comfortable using IF they're needed. And that's a pretty important distinction. There are still competitions worth watching, especially at left guard, and Week 1 gives this coaching staff its first opportunity to evaluate this group in an actual game. But this doesn't necessarily sound like Auburn is scrambling to find five offensive linemen before Baylor. Then there's Bryson Washington. Golesh confirmed that the former Baylor running back has earned playing time against his old team after putting together an impressive final few weeks before the season. So how many opportunities will he actually get? Jeremiah Cobb should still lead this backfield. Omar Mabson has been one of Auburn's biggest risers throughout the offseason. And now Washington has officially worked his way into the conversation. How Auburn divides those carries could be one of the most interesting things to watch Saturday. The speculation is almost finished. Now we finally get to see what Alex Golesh's first Auburn offense actually looks like. #Auburn #AuburnFootball #WarEagle #AlexGolesh #SEC #CollegeFootball
Alex Golesh says eight Auburn offensive linemen have earned the right to play against Baylor.
So does that mean we're about to see Auburn constantly rotating its offensive line in Week 1?
Not necessarily.
Golesh initially raised some eyebrows when he discussed potentially rotating players up front and said approximately eight offensive linemen had earned the right to play.
Considering the offensive line has been one of Auburn's biggest questions throughout the offseason, that immediately sounded a little concerning.
Then Golesh provided some additional context.
Auburn isn't planning to substitute offensive linemen just for the sake of getting eight guys onto the field.
If the starting five are playing well and Auburn's offense is rolling, Golesh isn't looking to disrupt it.
Instead, it sounds like Auburn has eight offensive linemen it feels comfortable using IF they're needed.
And that's a pretty important distinction.
There are still competitions worth watching, especially at left guard, and Week 1 gives this coaching staff its first opportunity to evaluate this group in an actual game.
But this doesn't necessarily sound like Auburn is scrambling to find five offensive linemen before Baylor.
Then there's Bryson Washington.
Golesh confirmed that the former Baylor running back has earned playing time against his old team after putting together an impressive final few weeks before the season.
So how many opportunities will he actually get?
Jeremiah Cobb should still lead this backfield.
Omar Mabson has been one of Auburn's biggest risers throughout the offseason.
And now Washington has officially worked his way into the conversation.
How Auburn divides those carries could be one of the most interesting things to watch Saturday.
The speculation is almost finished.
Now we finally get to see what Alex Golesh's first Auburn offense actually looks like.
#Auburn #AuburnFootball #WarEagle #AlexGolesh #SEC #CollegeFootball