Days remain until the 2024 season begins, and the Auburn Tigers are eager to get things going.
Head coach Hugh Freeze has raised expectations for the Tigers entering their second season, and they plan to perform significantly better on the field than they did the previous one.
Returning to Auburn for his second season, Payton Thorne will be hoping to improve on his subpar performance from the previous year.
Thorne remarked, “We don’t talk about last year much anymore—it’s in the past.” “That’s over and done with, but I’ve experienced this kind of thrill in years before. You can sense the enthusiasm and confidence our coaches and the boys are feeling right now in the building. It’s really encouraging that you’re eager to get forth.
Thorne discussed how Auburn’s new defensive coordinator, DJ Durkin, put a top-notch defense on the field to help the offense get ready for the season.
To be honest, Thorne said, “It helps a lot.” “Different looks up front for our offensive line and different looks in the back end for our receivers.” It’s beneficial to put such skills into practice both at camp and throughout the year. For those guys, particularly the younger ones who are being thrown into the fire and learning as they go, it has been a positive experience.
“Playing against our defense has been enjoyable, but I’m relieved that it’s over and we can all be on the same team once more.”
This season, the offense is aiming to score forty points a game, according to Derrick Nix, the new offensive coordinator for the Tigers. Thorne stated that he thought the mark was attainable.
Thorne declared, “I think it’s feasible.” Over the course of the previous ten years or more, numerous offenses have averaged more over forty points per game. That is Coach Nix’s objective; it is what he has set for us, and it will be our weekly objective. Our task is to arrive there. It is our responsibility to get ready each week and work hard all week long to position ourselves to succeed.
Last year, five teams—LSU, Oregon, USC, Oklahoma, and Georgia—broke the 40-point barrier. In the most current mock draft by ESPN, Georgia’s quarterback is ranked first overall. The first three had quarterbacks selected in the first round of the NFL Draft in April.
High standards, certainly.
The enhanced team culture at Auburn has been a hot topic of conversation during fall camp. Thorne discussed the advancements he has observed in that field.
Regardless of how many months it has been, I believe we have spent a lot more time together, Thorne stated. “You gather more guys who share your interests. You had a motley crew of guys from previous staff, new personnel, and transfers last year.
This is a crucial season for the Tigers overall, not just for Thorne. Thorne seems prepared to take the reins as Auburn’s offensive coordinator once more.
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