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    Auburn Football Practice Report Tigers conduct the third and final session of two-a-days.
    Chris Todd

    Chris Todd

    Aug. 14, 2009

    AUBURN, Ala. - The Auburn football team held its final session of two-a-day practices Friday, working for 90 minutes in the morning before conducting a short 45-minute workout late in the afternoon.

    The Tigers worked out in full pads in hot conditions in the morning session, before practicing in shells in the afternoon. A rainstorm blew through Auburn during the afternoon workout, providing some relief to the Tigers, who were practicing for the 10th straight day.

    Auburn's practices continued to include several position and group drills. The Tigers continue to install their offense and defense, and had the two units work against each other in the latter stages of each practice. Both workouts also included special teams drills.

    Following the afternoon practice, head coach Gene Chizik said that the energy level throughout the day was very good, particularly once the rain began, and he was pleased with the team's tempo.

    "We had a really good practice this morning," said Chizik. "We went full pads this morning and upper pads this afternoon, and cut practice a little short. We're going to do a team function tonight. We had a great blitz period today and some great special teams work. Overall, it was a very productive day."

    After the morning practice, offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn met with the media to discuss the staff's decision to name Chris Todd as the starting quarterback.

    "We wanted to be 100 percent sure who gave us the best chance at winning," said Malzahn. "Chris Todd has been very consistent, and this spring he was in there mentally, he's thrown the ball on time and just picked up the offense at a really fast pace. We felt like we needed to do it right now - it gives us three good weeks. We can start developing timing like we've been talking about this whole time. He fought hard and he won the job."

     

     

    Auburn will hold its second scrimmage of fall camp Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium, beginning at 4:20 p.m. CT. The scrimmage is closed to the public.

    Fan Day presented by Golden Flake Snack Foods will take place on Sunday, from 2-4 p.m. CT at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Admission is free.

    The Tigers will open the 2009 season Sept. 5 vs. Louisiana Tech at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game will kick off at 6 p.m. CT and be televised by ESPNU.

    Quick Hit Q&A With Antonio Coleman

    How did the scrimmage on Tuesday go for you personally?
    "I felt like I did some good things, but obviously I have a long way to get to where I have been."

    How did the defensive line do as a unit?
    "I'd say it was mediocre. There were a lot of missed tackles, and we have a lot of work to do before September 5th."

    How excited are you for the first game?
    "I'm jacked for it. Everybody keeps asking me that, but it is different this year because this is my last year so I'm pumped. I can't wait."

    What does it mean to have people like Bo Jackson and Kendall Simmons coming to speak to the team?
    "It's crazy. They are both cool, down to earth people and anything you need to talk to them about, they'll talk to you about it. I sat here and played pool with Bo yesterday and had a little fun. It is really an honor for those guys to come back and tell us their life stories and about where they are now."

    How has being a vocal leader for this team this season helped you so far this year?
    "A lot of the guys look up to me as a leader, and it has really helped me so far this year. Hopefully that continues."

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