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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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The Morning Drop: Off the radar potential Defensive line coach hires

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 Coach Jeremy Garrett heading to the NFL, what names are out there that may not be the top of the list but would be quality coaching hires for the new defensive line coach? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8UwOMmf3811Lo_kaEIvgw/join Our Sponsors: Rogue Shop Visit the https://www.rogueshop.com for all you CBD and De...

Feb 06, 202427 min

Jeremy Garrett leaves and Auburn's coaching staff is once again incomplete

After completing the staff with the hire of DJ Durkin, Hugh Freeze has another void to fill as Jason Garrett moves on to the NFL. That leaves a void that to fill on very short notice as Spring camp starts in less than a month. Who would be the best replacement for Garrett at D Line? Does it need to be a younger coach? Is Auburn in danger of losing any players currently on the roster? Will the 2025 DL commits stay on board? Original broadcast: Sunday February 4 at 2pm ET, 1pm CT on YouTube at htt...

Feb 05, 202429 minEp. 638

The 2024 Auburn Football Staff Is Complete

After a slight delay on finding a new DC, Hugh Freeze has his guy in DJ Durkin. The crew talks through the Durkin hire, evaluates all of the offseason staff turnover, and gives a grade on the changes Hugh Freeze has instituted in his second offseason as Auburn's head football coach. Original broadcast: Wednesday January 31 at 8pm ET, 7pm CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 202432 minEp. 637

The Morning Drop: Did Coach Hugh Freeze upgrade is staff this off-season?

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Now that the new staff is completed, we ask the question: Is this staff an upgrade over the previous staff? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8UwOMmf3811Lo_kaEIvgw/join Our Sponsors: MANSCAPED The all new Performance Package 5.0 Ultra, designed to elevate your grooming game and shine like the heartthrob you are. Join th...

Feb 01, 202439 min

The Morning Drop: DJ Durkin is set to be the next DC

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Coach Freeze makes the final hire for his 2024 staff by bringing in DJ Durkin to be the defensive coordinator. What will the Auburn defense look like next season? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8UwOMmf3811Lo_kaEIvgw/join Our Sponsors: MANSCAPED The all new Performance Package 5.0 Ultra, designed to elevate your groom...

Jan 31, 202434 min

The Morning Drop: What should Auburn fans expect from Year 2 under Coach Hugh Freeze?

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 Football is headed into Year 2 under Coach Hugh Freeze. What should the expectations be for the team? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8UwOMmf3811Lo_kaEIvgw/join Our Sponsors: MANSCAPED The all new Performance Package 5.0 Ultra, designed to elevate your grooming game and shine like the heartthrob you are. Join t...

Jan 30, 202436 minEp. 633

Trovon Reed is headed to UCF

Trovon Reed takes an on-field position at UCF under Gus Malzahn. How does his departure impact the Auburn Football program recruiting landscape? Original broadcast: Sunday January 28 at 8pm ET, 1pm CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 29, 202431 minEp. 633

The Best Auburn Football Recruiting Class Ever?

With the 2024 recruiting class seemingly complete, the crew asks the question: Is this the best Auburn recruiting class ever? Original broadcast: Wednesday January 24 at 8pm ET, 7pm CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 202431 minEp. 632

The Morning Drop: How has Auburn done in the the portal going into the Spring?

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. The Auburn transfer portal class may not have a lot of people (the 9 transfers have Auburn as ranked 39th in the Transfer Portal Rankings), but has the staff been effective in filling positions of need? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8UwOMmf3811Lo_kaEIvgw/join Our Sponsors: Rogue Shop Visit the https://www.rogueshop....

Jan 25, 202440 min

LAUB Town: Auburn vs Alabama Preview

Auburn Basketball is headed to Coleman Coliseum to take on the Tide. Can Auburn remain undefeated in conference play and keep their lead in the SEC regular season title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 202433 min

The Morning Drop: Risers and Fallers in the Recruiting Ratings

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. The recruiting services released their final ratings for the 2024 classes after the season ends and the all start games are done. Which Auburn recruits rose and fell in the ratings and were does that land Auburn heading into National Signing Day? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8UwOMmf3811Lo_kaEIvgw/join Our Sponsors:...

Jan 24, 202434 min

The Morning Drop: Who will be the hire for Defensive Coordinator?

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. The front runners for Defensive Coordinator for Auburn are DJ Durkin and Chris Kiffin. Which guy will Coach Hugh Freeze bring on to complete his staff for year 2? Or could there be some 3rd option that we haven't heard about yet? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8UwOMmf3811Lo_kaEIvgw/join Our Sponsors: Rogue Shop Visit...

Jan 23, 202429 min

The 3 biggest priorities for Auburn Football Right Now

With offseason workouts starting in under a month, the crew looks toward what the most pressing needs are right now for Auburn Football. Original broadcast: Sunday January 21 at 2pm ET, 1pm CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 202433 minEp. 627

Auburn finds its OC and inches closer to completion

After more than a week of handwringing about an OC, Hugh Freeze completes the hire of Derrick Nix as OC and RB coach to replace Cadillac Williams. Pulling a staff member from Lane lifts the guys' spirits, as does the meltdown in Tuscaloosa over their portal departures after Saban's retirement. Original broadcast: Wednesday January 17 at 8pm ET, 7pm CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 202434 minEp. 626

The Morning Drop: Auburn Football loses two experienced defenders to the transfer portal

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. In a surprise move, Senior LB Cam Riley and Sr Safety Donovan Kaufman announced their intent to enter the transfer portal. How will this impact the Auburn defense for the coming season? Head over to www.thewarrapport.com for all the best Auburn Content Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8UwOMmf3811Lo_kaEIvgw/join Our Spo...

Jan 18, 202427 min

The Morning Drop: How does the addition of Jerrin Thompson impact the Auburn secondary?

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Jerrin Thompson transfers to Auburn from Texas. The safety adds a lot of experience in a room that lost a lot to the draft this off-season. How does Thompson help Auburn Football? Head over to www.thewarrapport.com for all the best Auburn Content Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8UwOMmf3811Lo_kaEIvgw/join Our Sponsors:...

Jan 17, 202429 min

The Morning Drop: Auburn adds Percy Lewis to the O Line

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Percy Lewis is the newest addition to the Auburn Football team, transferring over from Mississippi State. How does this huge offensive lineman help Auburn? Head over to www.thewarrapport.com for all the best Auburn Content Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8UwOMmf3811Lo_kaEIvgw/join Our Sponsors: Rogue Shop Visit the ht...

Jan 16, 202427 min

Changes Abound for Auburn Football

Many expected significant changes after a rough year 1 under Hugh Freeze, but very few expected those changes to come in the form of two dearly beloved former Auburn Football players resigning their positions on Hugh Freeze's staff. Cadillac Williams and Zac Etheridge have both left the Auburn Football team, leaving huge holes to fill in recruiting and spirit. The crew discusses those changes and the immediate impact of the departures. Original broadcast: Sunday January 14 at 2pm ET, 1pm CT on Y...

Jan 15, 202430 minEp. 622

Nick Saban retires and suddenly the state is wide open

Nick Saban retired abruptly on Wednesday January 10th, and the college football world has been reacting for days. The crew discusses what Saban's retirement means for Auburn, for Alabama, and for college football in general. Original broadcast: Wednesday January 10 at 8pm ET, 7pm CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 202431 min

The Situation with Elliott Huckaby: Saban Retires

The Situation: Elliot Huckaby, writer for thewarrapport.com, weighs in on stories from around the world of College athletics. Today, the GOAT has decided to hang up the headset and Elliot gives his perspective on the storied career of Nick Saban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 202412 min

The Morning Drop: Will Coach Hugh Freeze call his own number?

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Reports out of Auburn say that Coach Hugh Freeze is stepping back in to be the play caller for his offense next season. What does that mean for the Auburn offense moving forward? Original broadcast: Wednesday January 10 at 10am ET, 9am CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 202435 min

The Morning Drop: Auburn Adds Rico Walker and Trill Carter from the transfer portal

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 Football makes so big moves in the transfer portal with the additions of Rico Walker (Transfer from Maryland) to the Tight End Room and Trill Carter (Transfer from Texas) to the defensive line. Also, Keionte Scott says that he is no longer in the Transfer Portal. Original broadcast: Tuesday January 9 at 10am ET, 9am CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.co...

Jan 10, 202430 min

The Morning Drop: Can Walker White step in and compete for QB1 as a true freshman?

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. After some impressive throws in the All-American Bowl, Auburn fans took to social media proclaiming Walker White as the QB of the future. Does he have a legitimate chance to compete for the starting QB spot next season as a true freshman? Original broadcast: Monday January 8 at 10am ET, 9am CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more abou...

Jan 09, 202437 min

The Double Edge of the Transfer Portal

Auburn fans got some unsuspected news over the weekend that a team staple planned on entering the transfer portal. It caused a frenzy among the Auburn faithful, wondering if more portal departures were to come. The crew takes the time to discuss the transfer portal in general as the fanbase wrestles with the possibility of losing any player at any time. Original broadcast: Sunday January 7 at 8pm ET, 7pm CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Jan 08, 202435 minEp. 616

Spicing Up the Auburn QB Room

Hugh Freeze endorsed Payton Thorne as the starter before bowl practices began, but seemed to backtrack after the another mediocre performance where Thorne threw a Pick 6 at a critical juncture of the game. Now, Hugh Freeze's former Liberty QB Kaidon Salter, fresh off of a 13-0 regular season and Fiesta Bowl berth, hits the transfer portal looking for a new home. Will Hugh Freeze bring the old Flame in to compete with the other QBs this Spring? Would there actually be a true QB competition? Which...

Jan 05, 202437 minEp. 615

The Morning Drop: Auburn is need of depth along the defensive front

The Morning Drop: The live morning show where viewers can chat live with The War Rapport about any and all breaking Auburn Sports News. Coach Jeremy Garrett did an admirable job with a defensive line unit that came into the season with a lot of question marks. Can he improve the depth in that unit after losing so many snaps and productivity with Marcus Harris and Lawrence Johnson leaving the team? Original broadcast: Wednesday January 3 at 10am ET, 9am CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/...

Jan 04, 202431 min

The Morning Drop: Will Auburn fans be patient with the process under Coach Hugh Freeze

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 sees Zion Puckett declare for the NFL Draft and Brian Battie hit the transfer portal. That is quite a bit of experience hitting the door. Also, Coach Hugh Freeze has some work to do with this roster and staff to get it to a good place for year 2. Will fans be patient with the rebuild? Original broadcast: Tuesday January 2 at 10am ET, 9am CT on YouTube at ...

Jan 03, 202443 min

The Morning Drop: Charles Kelly is headed to the Plains to coach where he once played

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 is set to hire Charles Kelly as Co-Defensive Coordinator. What does that mean for the Auburn defense under Ron Roberts and recruiting efforts Coach Hugh Freeze? Original broadcast: Monday January 1 at 10am ET, 9am CT on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/thewarrapport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 202430 min

The Maryland Preview

The crew convenes for the last game week of the season to talk through Auburn's matchup against 7-5 Maryland for the Music City Bowl. It's hard to know what to expect from each team with starters sitting out or transferring, but that's not going to stop the guys from taking their best guesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 202322 minEp. 610
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