College Football Expert praises Auburn, Hugh Freeze's latest hire

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4.6 • 652 Ratings

🗓️ 25 January 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Auburn Tigers football is making waves with the hiring of Chad Lunsford as their new special teams coach. Could this strategic move be the game-changer Auburn needs to dominate the upcoming season? With the Auburn Tigers gearing up for a crucial matchup against Baylor, the stakes are high. Host Zac Blackerby and guest Jake Crain dissect the implications of Lunsford's appointment, exploring his potential impact on Auburn's special teams. They also analyze the early betting line favoring Auburn and discuss the formidable challenge posed by Baylor's quarterback, Sawyer Robinson. The conversation highlights the importance of this game for Auburn's season trajectory and Coach Hugh Freeze's strategy. Don't miss this insightful discussion on Auburn's path to success and the pivotal role of special teams in their quest for victory. Tune in for expert analysis and insider perspectives!

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0:00.0	Hugh Freed needs Chad Lunsford to save the special teams unit.
0:10.3	You are Locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
0:15.3	Part of the Locked on podcast network, your team every day.
0:20.3	Yes, welcome on into Lockeddown Auburn, your daily Auburn
0:23.5	Tigers podcast. I'm your host, Zach Blackerbeam. Thank you so much for making us your first listen
0:27.6	every single day. Jake Crane of Crane and Company with the Daily Wire hanging out with us for a few
0:34.1	minutes. Auburn hired Chad Lunsford earlier in the week. I wanted to wait until we had
0:39.6	you on to talk about this. Of course, he is Auburn's new special teams coach, and I'm very pro
0:45.4	hiring a guy to lead the special teams unit, not coach tight ends and special teams, not coach
0:51.5	linebackers in special teams. I'm very pro having a special teams.
0:55.5	Coach, and that seems like that's what this is with Chad Lunsford. Jake, the bar is so low
1:02.7	with how Auburn special teams performed a year ago. Surely this is a step in the right direction.
1:09.2	Oh, I think it is.
1:10.9	And you bring up a good point, you know, being able to, you know, coordinate a
1:15.9	side of the ball and not have to worry about anything else, even if, you know, the volume of
1:20.5	the amount of special teams plays is, is lesser than offense and defense.
1:24.6	It makes it a lot easier.
1:26.5	You know, I think you can be more aggressive. Obviously,
1:29.5	you can be more specific as far as practice time goes. I had to do both. I had the special
1:37.2	teams all to myself and that was it. And then I had special teams and dbs or are special teams
1:42.7	and linebackers or special teams and running backs and it does add
1:45.9	more to your plate not that it's impossible but being able to narrow your focus especially with
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