.It’s finally game week for the Auburn Tigers. Depth Charts are out and final preparations are underway before Auburn’s six o’clock kickoff against Mercer on Saturday night.
We’ll start off by showing some of Bryan Harsin’s noticeable quotes from Monday’s press conference.
- “There are no more scrimmages, no more spring games… we have a deadline and we have to get ready to play.”
- Harsin on TJ Finley: “[TJ] won the job and we’re gonna move on with that, he earned it and he’s gonna get a majority of the reps.”
- When Harsin was asked about the situation of Zach Calzada “Zach has things to work on but so does everyone else.”
- “My ultimate goal is all 11 guys that step on that field to be excited.”
- “I don’t expect everyone to play at an excellent level, but that’s where we want them at eventually.”
Bryan Harsin Press Conference Notes
Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin opens the press conference by announcing starting quarterback job belongs to TJ Finley. He then follows up by announcing the retirement of starting center Nick Brahms. Goes on by saying that Brahms will continue to help the offensive line and be there. Harsin says that defensive lineman Zkevious Walker is officially ruled out for week one against Mercer. Harsin talks about TJ Finley being criticized and says “People can change, he’s improved overall mechanically and I’ve gotten to see him every day since the bowl game.”
Bryan Harsin praises and shows his appreciation to former Athletics Director Allen Greene. Harsin wraps up the Allen Greene talk with this quote “He’s made his decision and we’re gonna have to move forward and I know he’ll continue to support us.” He says there is still a fight for the right guard spot between Kameron Stutts and Keiondre Jones. Harsin on Nick Brahms replacement Tate Johnson “He’s stronger than what you would think out of a 285 lbs offensive lineman.” Coach praises the maturity and presence of Robby Ashford “Robby is very talented and he always prepares like a starter, he’s continued to improve and will continue to develop.” Harsin expressed that one of the main priorities in the offseason was to improve the defensive line and have the ability to be a two-deep defensive line depth chart.
Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin wraps up the interview by talking about the focus of everything from offense to special teams, and how locked in the coaching staff needs to be.
TJ Finley Press Conference Notes
New starting quarterback TJ Finley was also in a brief press conference. One quote that stood out was “I was named the starting quarterback, but the job is not finished. I came here to win an SEC Championship, a National Championship.” Finley explained how important it was to him to win this job. He continued to believe in himself and have the confidence in himself to be a leader for the team. Finley opened up about how he wasn’t mentally there when former QB Bo Nix went down with an injury. “I wasn’t there mentally,” Finley said in regards to taking over as QB1 last season. Finley ended the press conference talking about the role he played in the former. But now current teammate WR Koy Moore’s recruitment to Auburn.
For More Great Auburn and College Football Content
Follow me on Twitter and Instagram @mwtfootball and @mwtscouting and follow us @GridironHeroics for more amazing content. To read more articles and keep up to date on the latest in all things NFL and College Football. Click Here!
You can also check out my new website for more College Football and NFL content right here @SimplyFootball
2 Comments
I listened to Harding press conference. I liked what I heard. I really have high hopes for his success!! I hope TJ is mentally prepared this year. We shall see. War Eagle 🦅🦅
Harsin Not Harding!!!