Auburn's linebacker rooms has a GREAT CHANCE to step up this spring

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🗓️ 14 January 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Summary

Are the Auburn Tigers' linebackers ready to rise to the challenge this season? With a roster in flux, the Auburn Tigers football team faces a pivotal moment in their defensive strategy. Join host Zac Blackerby and guest Ben Taylor as they explore the pressing need for experienced linebackers and the potential impact of newcomers like Xavier Atkins from LSU. They discuss the risks of relying on freshmen, the depth concerns surrounding players like DeMarcus Riddick and Robert Woodyard, and the significant loss of seasoned linebackers. The conversation highlights Atkins as a potential game-changer, with his limited experience but high potential, sparking debate on his role in the team's future. Tune in for an engaging analysis of the Auburn Tigers' linebacker situation and discover what lies ahead for this storied program.

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0:00.0	Auburn's linebackers have a ton to prove this spring.
0:09.1	You are Locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers, part of the Locked
0:15.1	on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:19.0	Yes, welcome on into Lockdown Auburn,
0:21.2	your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:23.5	I'm your host, Zach Blackerby,
0:24.5	and thank you so much for making Lockdown Auburn,
0:26.6	your first listen every single day.
0:29.0	Ben Taylor of the Auburn Network,
0:30.5	Auburn Opelike this morning host,
0:32.3	hanging out with us.
0:33.4	We're talking about linebackers today
0:36.0	because Auburn's linebackers have a ton to prove this spring.
0:40.5	We all expected more linebackers out of the portal.
0:43.2	They do get Xavier Atkins from LSU.
0:47.6	Hadn't played a ton, has all the treats that you want.
0:50.4	We'll see if he's able to put it together.
0:52.0	But there's a ton of talent, a ton of
0:55.4	talent in this room. It's just who steps up this spring bin to say, okay, you're going to be one
1:01.1	of DJ Durkin's dudes in the middle of this defense. Well, that's why I was asking you as far as
1:05.5	linebacking, you know, linebacker coaches who's going to be the main guy. And of course, it's DJ Durkin, who everybody seems to love to play for.
1:12.4	So, I mean, you got that going for you.
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