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Inside the Auburn Tigers This is Ashford's job to lose. He deserves a lot of credit for raising the Tigers from the muck last season over the final three-quarters of the season, rushing for 710 yards and seven touchdowns. Finley is the more experienced option, but Ashford is the dual-threat who seems to fit Freeze's philosophy . . . Auburn did not do a good enough job of welcoming guys back throughout the year. During the last two years that was almost non-existent. It's something that Freeze said is a huge focus as he and his new staff look to build a consistent and winning program . . . Robby Ashford took snaps with the first group. Then TJ Finley with the second unit. Holden Geriner led the third unit . . . Ashford is the biggest home-run threat in the run game of the Tigers' current crop of signal-callers. His 709 rushing yards and seven touchdowns were second last season among SEC quarterbacks . . . "Right now, we're having too many of the eyes in the wrong spot, and the decision-making isn't what it's supposed to be . . . "A lot of people want to go see Auburn now. I feel like it is a different atmosphere there now. The coaches around him are great. Everyone is on the same page. They treat players and recruits like family . . . "We need to recruit more," Freeze said of the position. "We're not where we need to be in rushing the passer. We certainly will improve our guys, but we've got to get better at that spot . . . Hugh Freeze made it clear on Monday that he is not pleased with the progress of Auburn's quarterbacks. Freeze said he wants to see better play from Robby Ashford, T.J. Finley and Holden Geriner. "They are very coachable," Freeze said. "It is very new what we are asking them to do. Truthfully, I wish we were further along . . . Hugh Freeze's new culture had to start with leaders in the locker room . . . Freeze is more than halfway through his inaugural spring practice session, laying the foundation for what Tiger fans hope is an immediate turnaround. For Freeze, that turnaround must include wins over rival Alabama . . . McGriff recognized junior Keionte Scott as a guy who can make a big impact on the field . . . Watch: The Tigers returned to the practice field on Monday for Practice 7 of spring ball, now nearing the halfway point . . . Photos: Scenes from Auburn football as the Tigers went through spring practice number six . . . Watch: The trio of quarterbacks work through throwing drills in Monday's practice . . . Four-star edge rusher Jamonta Waller is unofficially visiting Auburn on Friday . . . Watch: Jake Thornton puts linemen through spring drills . . . Freeze said he wants to see better play from Robby Ashford, T.J. Finley and Holden Geriner . . . Keionte Scott was practicing with intent and making life difficult on Auburn's wide receivers . . . Freeze noted Monday that Auburn will be without two offensive contributors for the remainder of spring due to injury, while a handful of other players are dealing with minor nicks . . . The position groups that have the most work to do right now are quarterbacks and wide receivers . . . Johnson has a dislocated elbow and will be out for the rest of spring football. Johnson was getting first-team reps at left guard. Freeze said Johnson Jr suffered a collarbone injury and expected the former four-star receiver to be back in June . . . "This Friday will be a good test for us." They'll have SEC officials there for Friday's scrimmage . . . Auburn has planted some very positive thoughts in the minds of many top prospects across the country. One of the reasons why is Walker White . . . DE Brandon Davis-Swain will visit Auburn March 25th . . . Finalists in Braylon Staley's recruitment include Auburn, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson . . . Dillon Wade is the No. 26 ranked player in this year's transfer class and the No. 4 ranked offensive lineman . . . Four-star offensive tackle Jameson Riggs was back at Auburn this weekend after visiting The Plains in January . . . "I'd definitely say it's faster," said defensive back D.J. James. "Freeze got the whole practice moving. We're moving fast. It's going to be a little different this year, I feel like . . . Ahead of A-Day on Saturday, April 8, a look at what number each transfer will be wearing this upcoming season . . . Freeze knows the portal means getting creative on finding quality pass protectors and run blockers . . . Auburn has wasted no time getting involved with the wide receiver. Wide receiver coach Marcus Davis offered him a scholarship on March 8 and Marsh has already scheduled a visit . . . Listen: The Auburn Tigers are looking to bolster and gain some momentum on the recruiting trail . . . Etheridge broke his neck during his junior season in 2009. Nine months later, he returned to the field and was a captain for Auburn during the 2010 national championship season. A little more than a decade later, he returned as an assistant coach and has garnered a reputation as Auburn's best recruiter . . . "This school is a family. They have treated me like family since I got recruited here. I trust Auburn. I feel like my best interest and the best situation for me was to come back to school for another year . . . D.J. James said, "I trust Auburn. I feel like my best interest and the best situation for me was to come back to school for another year . . . After family discussions and looking at what was best for his future and for the team, Wright said it was offense all the way for him . . . Spring practice has gone well for the offensive lineman, and all reports say this position group will be much improved this season . . . Waking up at 4 or 5 a.m., Freeze has noted previously he usually starts his day by texting recruits. From there, it's go-time in recruiting no matter the time or situation, it's time to recruit . . .
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