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The Auburn Express

The War Rapport || Mike G • B Wil • Ike Jones • C-Dubthewarrapport.com
Your #1 source for Auburn Sports content. The Auburn Express is your place to hear comprehensive commentary on Auburn Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Gymnastics. In the SEC, sports are king and The War Rapport delivers a unique sports commentary experience in spades. Show hosts, Ike Jones, Ceasear Walker, B Wil, and Mike G. chop it weekly about sports happenings around Auburn University and the SEC. Visit thewarrapport.com for more Auburn sports coverage and content.
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Episodes

The Morning Drop: Auburn Defense Finding Its Edge

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Auburn's scrimmage gave Coach Hugh Freeze reason to be optimistic with transfer pass rushers Jalen McLeod and Stephen Sings flashing and making a big impact. The position was an area of serious concern in the Spring with the loss of 3 now-NFL defensive linemen moving on. Now there appears to be some answers at the position, along with positivity because of other...

Aug 16, 202333 min

The Morning Drop: A Big Get and a Big Miss

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Auburn has an eventful weekend, landing a 2024 DL prospect over Texas, Texas A&M, Bama, and Miami. Unfortunately, they also miss out on Flory Bidunga on the hardwood. A talented 2024 big, Bidunga was expected to commit to Auburn but instead chose Kansas. Ike and B Wil react to the commitments and what they mean for their respective Auburn teams. Original bro...

Aug 15, 202344 minEp. 488

Scrimmage Intel: The Auburn QB Battle

After the first scrimmage of fall camp, the results were different than most expected. Holden Geriner had the most praise and least criticism, followed closely by Robby Ashford. Payton Thorne had an up & down day by most reports, leaving many disappointed with him being the expected starter. Hugh Freeze goes as far as saying that his expected decision on who his top-2 QBs would be after day 10 of practice may have changed based on the scrimmage. With the QB race in a dead heat, what does the...

Aug 14, 202344 minEp. 487

The Morning Drop: DB Depth Chart

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Cornerback depth seems to be fantastic for Auburn after a signing day steal of Kayin Lee and the return of NFL-ready DJ James. With Pritchett and Keionte Scott also returning, it would seem that there's plenty of depth at the position in 2023. But who else is in the mix to contribute at corner? Does Pritchett hold onto the starting job all year? Does Kayin Lee b...

Aug 11, 202338 minEp. 486

The Morning Drop: RB Depth - Jarquez returns!

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. There was a significant change at Tuesday's practice when #27 was present for the first time this fall! With Jarquez Hunter's return to the room, Auburn looks to be stacked at RB. There's question about how much opportunity will be available for these talented backs to showcase their skills, with so many eager to get on the field. Increased passing can also redu...

Aug 10, 202344 minEp. 485

The Morning Drop: Philip Montgomery Talks QBs

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Auburn OC Philip Montgomery talked to the media on Monday August 8 and answered a wide range of questions about what he had seen so far in fall camp. He gave some significant insight on the QB race, so Ike and Mike G take a listen and breakdown what's being said about he offense so far. Original broadcast: Tuesday August 8 at 10am ET, 9am CT on YouTube at https:...

Aug 09, 202349 minEp. 484

The Morning Drop: Safety Depth Chart

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Safety is a unique position for Auburn Football this fall due to there being plenty of experience and depth, but still plenty of playing time yet to be decided. Ike and B Wil talk through some of the opportunities that should be present at Safety and the players looking for playing time. Original broadcast: Monday August 7 at 10am ET, 9am CT on YouTube at https:...

Aug 08, 202333 minEp. 483

A Big Auburn Recruiting Weekend

A narrow miss on KJ Bolden combined with an unexpected win for Jalewis Solomon's commitment leaves Auburn in a good position with its 2024 signing class. Ike, Mike G, and B Wil react to the weekend, the saltiness of opposing fanbases, and excitement for the program under Hugh Freeze with Fall camp having commenced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 07, 202335 minEp. 482

Auburn Lands Jalewis Solomon, Misses on Bolden

Ike, B Wil, and Dustin from The War Rapport Network's Uptempo Podcast sit down for an impromptu chat to sort out the recruiting developments for the day. KJ Bolden chooses Florida St while Coach McGriff steals Jalewis Solomon away from South Carolina at the very last minute. The guys talk about the implications of both the hit and the miss on the 2024 class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 06, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 481

Auburn vs FSU for Bolden...then forever?

KJ Bolden will commit on Saturday, reportedly deciding between Georgia, FSU, and Auburn, with FSU and Auburn being considered the top 2 contenders for his services. But after this recruiting battle is done, could an FSU vs SEC battle continue in the future? With conference realignment wreaking havoc across the nation, FSU called an emergency board meeting to reiterate their intention to leave the ACC conference. The SEC makes sense as a destination, with their geographical location and already e...

Aug 04, 202351 minEp. 480

The Morning Drop: Camp Begins and so does the QB Competition

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Fall camp kicks off on August 3rd with players hitting the field August 4th, and there are quite a few positions up for grabs. None will be more important that the QB battle between Auburn's 2022 starter Robby Ashford and Mich St transfer QB Payton Thorne. Thorne has more experience and success, while Ashford clearly possesses more athleticism and has more to pr...

Aug 03, 202330 minEp. 479

The Morning Drop: Nick Saban develops WRs?

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Perry Thompson's flip from Alabama to Auburn has shaken the foundation of the Iron Bowl rivalry, with media continuously pressing Thompson about his commitment. In a media session back at his high school, Thompson is asked to explain the reasons for his decision, and he mentions that Hugh Freeze develops WRs better than Nick Saban does. Already pouting because o...

Aug 02, 202332 min

Big Cat Recap Part 2

Part 2 of the Big Cat Weekend Recap. The guys attempt to answer the question of how much Walker White means to the class, whether or not momentum has been created with the first couple of 5-star commitments, and loving how uncomfortable Bama and Georgia fans are becoming with the uptick in Auburn's recruiting success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 202358 minEp. 477

Big Cat Recap

A huge recruiting week ended with Big Cat Weekend, where Perry Thompson flipped his commitment from Alabama to Auburn. On top of 5-star Demarcus Riddick's defection to Auburn from Georgia earlier in the week, Auburn recruiting seems to finally be ready to compete with the elite on the recruiting trail. Auburn fans have been waiting for this type of program momentum for years, and it seems to be possible under Hugh Freeze. Is Hugh Freeze the best recruiting head coach Auburn has ever had? Are mor...

Jul 31, 202342 minEp. 476

The Morning Drop: Perry To Auburn could shake the conference

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Big Cat Weekend is upon us, and some of the biggest talent in the 2024 class is going to be on The Plains for a recruiting blowout. Perry Thompson is expected to defect from Bama and sign with Auburn, but could it happen this weekend? Would this flip this be the signal that Hugh Freeze has arrived and made Auburn a major threat in the SEC? Original broadcast: Fr...

Jul 29, 202330 minEp. 475

Demarcus Riddick Commits to Auburn and Freeze is Golden

Demarcus Riddick defects from Georgia and commits to Auburn over Alabama, giving Hugh Freeze a recruiting win over the powerhouses and Auburn rivals. The excitement is palpable among the fanbase and for some of the crew. The guys talk through the commitment, what can be gleaned from it, and whether or not it may be a sign of things to come with Big Cat Weekend approaching. Original broadcast: Wednesday at 8pm ET, 7pm CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ...

Jul 28, 202342 minEp. 474

The Morning Drop: Vandy's homecoming is...Auburn!?

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Every team has got to set a homecoming date for the middle-to-late part of the season. It's usually a home game, and not a game that you're likely to lose. Somehow, Vanderbilt decided that Auburn was that game this year. Seriously? Ike and Mike G talk through what the logic could have possibly been to make Auburn Vanderbilt's homecoming game in 2023. Original br...

Jul 27, 202337 minEp. 473

The Morning Drop: Auburn O Line Preview

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. With Fall camp right around the corner, Ike and B Wil take a look at the offensive line room. The offensive line was the most maligned group in the last few seasons, but also the most heavily reinforced since Hugh Freeze arrived as HC. There are some guys who figure to be locked in as starters, but others not every position is settled. Can this mix of new pieces...

Jul 26, 202347 minEp. 472

The Morning Drop: Auburn Linebackers Preview

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. With Fall camp right around the corner, Ike and B Wil take a look at the linebackers room. With an expected departure and plenty of additions, this group might be the biggest question mark on the entire team. So there's plenty of room to guess who will end up making the biggest impact by the end of the year. Original broadcast: Monday July 24 at 10am ET, 9am CT ...

Jul 25, 202348 minEp. 471

Building Rapport: Van Allen Plexico

Author and co-host of The AU Wishbone Podcast Van Allen Plexico sits down with us to talk through the state of Auburn Football. From his last 3 predictions of head coach hires to the hurdles facing Hugh Freeze in his first year on the plains, Van Allen Plexico shares his thoughts on Auburn Football in 2023 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 24, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 470

SEC Media Days Recap

Auburn was represented well at SEC Media Days, and the crew takes some time to react to what was seen and heard over the week. With Ike and Mike G on site in Nashville, Dustin from The Uptempo Pod, and Dylan from The College Loop fill in to talk through the week's happenings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 202346 minEp. 469

The Morning Drop: Catching Up With the Auburn Beat at SEC Media Days

With Day 3 of SEC Media Days in the books, Ike and Mike G catch up with Duke "The Scoop" and Jake Crain to talk about Auburn's SEC Media Days showing and what to expect from Auburn for the 2023 football season. Find The War Rapport on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 202326 minEp. 468

The Morning Drop: SEC Media Days - Day 2 Recap

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Ike runs down the main storylines from the second day of SEC Media Days, including remarks from Auburn HC Hugh Freeze. Original broadcast: Tuesday July 18 at 7pm ET, 6pm CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 202328 minEp. 467

The Morning Drop: SEC Media Days Begins

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Ike and Mike G head to Nashville to represent The War Rapport at SEC Media Days. They preview the week's activities, Mondays featured coaches, and take suggestions for questions from The War Rapport community. Original broadcast: Monday July 17 at 10am ET, 9am CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

Jul 18, 202331 minEp. 466

Auburn lands CB Jalyn Crawford

After a late push by Florida and LSU, Auburn holds onto 4-star Georgia CB Jalyn Crawford as he commits to Auburn's 2024 class. The commitment makes for Auburn's 11th commit in the class and continued success for secondary coach and prime recruiter Zac Etheridge. The crew discuss the impact of Crawford's commitment, the Zac Etheridge effect, and the continued pursuit of elite talent at positions other than secondary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 17, 202338 minEp. 465

Guessing Stat Leaders for the 2023 Auburn Football Season

With a unique mix of experienced newcomers and unproven holdovers, the 2023 football season should hold plenty of surprises for Auburn's football team. But that won't stop the crew from trying to predict what will happen. Each of the guys takes their pick on who the season leaders will be in a few key statistical categories, including Rush YPG, Rush YPC, Rec TDs, and more. Which ones do they agree on? On which are they split? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 202341 minEp. 464

The Morning Drop: Is Kam Stutts leading in the race for Starting Guard for Auburn Football?

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Kameron Stutts was recently selected to be a representative for Auburn Football at SEC Media Days. Ike Jones discusses his thoughts on how this could be an indicator that he is currently at the forefront of the race for starting Right Guard for the team. If the season were to start today, Ike feels like Kam would be named the starter. Of course, that could all c...

Jul 13, 202333 minEp. 463

The Morning Drop: SEC Media Days Participants Are Locked In

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. With so much roster turnover, there were a limited number of players who would typically fit the mold of a seasoned, mature, and productive leader for Auburn at SEC Media Days. It's no wonder, then, that the choices seem a little bit out of left field. With incoming transfer Elijah McAllister having never played a snap for Auburn, he will be at SEC Media Days as...

Jul 12, 202325 minEp. 462

The Morning Drop: Tigers Ballin in Summer League

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas, and two former Auburn Tigers are looking outstanding so far. Both Jabari Smith and Sharife Cooper are leading their respective summer league teams in scoring, with Jabari supplying some incredible defense to boot. Is this a sign of a breakout year for Jabari? Will Sharife stick with an NBA team? What does their su...

Jul 11, 202353 minEp. 461

Malik Blocton Commits to Auburn, but there's still work to do

The Tigers pick up their first true D-line commit of the 2024 class in Malik Blocton, who also happens to be the younger brother of tigers DL Marcus Harris. Projected as a true difference maker on the DL, this is a big win as Auburn was able to fend off both Texas and Florida for his commitment. That's a big win for Auburn's DL coach Jeremy Garrett. What's Blocton's projected impact at Auburn? Can this be the first of many top tier recruits to commit to the Tigers 2024 class? And what do some of...

Jul 10, 202345 minEp. 460
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