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Locked On Auburn -  Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball

HUH? Auburn Valuing BOTH G5 Starters and P4 Backups, Alex Golesh BUILDING Auburn Football Roster

Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball

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4.6 • 707 Ratings

🗓️ 23 January 2026

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

NOTE: This was recorded before the news of Auburn signing Troy RB Tae Meadows and ULM TE/QB Hunter Herring. Will try to go live lor post a show later today. Auburn Tigers shake up their roster strategy, sparking debate over the value of Power Four backups versus proven Group of Five standouts. Are fans right to be more optimistic about marquee school transfers like Deryc Plazz and TJ Hedrick, or does production at “big boy football” matter more? Zac Blackerby and Darrell Dapprich break down Auburn’s depth-building approach on the offensive line, the importance of balanced recruiting, and whether fans should recalibrate their expectations on portal additions. As Auburn eyes a marquee basketball clash against the Florida Gators, the duo questions if three-point shooting efficiency can offset Florida’s imposing frontcourt. Plus, with rumors swirling about adding Old Dominion’s Traquan Jones to an already crowded running back room, does Auburn’s pursuit signal a forward-thinking move or just create logjam headaches? Essential insights into Auburn’s roster management, game tactics, and the high-stakes SEC battles ahead—don’t miss this strategy-packed episode!

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0:00.0

There's a narrative I think I've observed.

0:04.1

Am I crazy?

0:10.8

You are Locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.

0:15.8

Part of the Locked On Podcast Network, your team every day.

0:21.0

Yes, welcome on into Locked on Auburn,, your team every day. Yes, welcome on into Locked-on Auburn,

0:23.4

your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.

0:25.7

I'm your host, Zach Blackerbie.

0:26.6

Thank you so much for making Locked-on Auburn.

0:28.2

Your first listen every single day,

0:30.9

part of the Lockdown Podcast Network,

0:32.4

now the number one sports podcast network.

0:36.1

Daryl Dapprich, Montgomery Radio Legend, hanging out with us as we're dapping it up on

0:40.3

this Friday.

0:42.2

Auburn basketball has a close to impossible task on Saturday.

0:45.9

What do they need to do?

0:47.2

The running back situation, you think it's solid, you think it looks good.

0:51.7

And this coaching staff, I don't know, I think doing something a little interesting there.

0:55.7

We'll discuss that.

0:56.9

But, Darrell, with the addition of Derek Plaus, backup, left tackle for the Miami Hurricanes,

1:04.7

who were pretty good last year, played in the national championship earlier this week.

1:07.7

I think it's a solid addition.

1:09.5

Didn't play a ton.

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