Monday, January 6, 2014

Preview: Auburn vs. Florida State


I won't waste a ton of time putting together a statistical primer for tonight's national championship game, because I haven't watched either team in great depth this season. But I do like to keep track of guys who were recruited by Michigan and how they're doing, so here's a look at some names that might be familiar to you:

FLORIDA STATE
CB Ronald Darby: 8 starts, 12 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery, 3 pass breakups
DT Eddie Goldman: 12 starts, 16 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks
OT Bobby Hart: 13 starts
DT Timmy Jernigan: 13 starts, 54 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 1 pass breakup
LB Christian Jones: 11 starts, 49 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 1 interception
CB Lamarcus Joyner: 13 starts, 64 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles
OG Josue Matias: 13 starts
WR Kenny Shaw: 7 starts, 52 catches, 929 yards, 17.9 yards/catch, 6 touchdowns; 9.7 yards/punt return
CB Nick Waisome: 11 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 2 pass breakups
RB James Wilder, Jr.: 1 start, 78 tackles, 542 yards, 6.9 yards/carry, 8 touchdowns
RB Karlos Williams: 86 carries, 705 yards, 8.2 yards/carry, 11 touchdowns

AUBURN
DT Montravius Adams: 20 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack
WR Quan Bray: 6 starts, 20 catches, 191 yards, 9.6 yards/catch, 3 touchdowns
OT Shane Callahan: Played in 2 games
DE Elijah Daniel: 9 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks
OT Jordan Diamond: Played in 4 games
LB Kris Frost: 1 start, 52 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 1 pass breakup, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery
TE Brandon Fulse: 5 starts, 1 catch, 5 yards
OG Alex Kozan: 13 starts
RB Tre Mason: 11 starts, 283 carries, 1621 yards, 5.7 yards/carry, 22 touchdowns
CB Jonathan Mincy: 13 starts, 54 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 interception, 12 pass breakups
WR Trovon Reed: 2 starts, 10 catches, 98 yards, 9.8 yards/catch
OT Greg Robinson: 13 starts
OT Avery Young: 6 starts

2 comments:

  1. Sweet, Kozan 13 starts on a SEC championship team. Kick in the balls.

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    1. Yep... 3* now a SEC All Freshman performer. Coaching does seem to make a difference after all.

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