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• According to Phillip Marshall of Auburn Undercover, a decision from Michael Dyer will come in about three weeks, during week 10 of the season. I still expect him to commit to Auburn.
• Walt McFadden speaks to Auburn beat writer Evan Woodbery about team morale and playing against LSU.
• Gus Malzahn tells Charles Goldberg he will have to add new wrinkles to the offense to get it back on track against LSU. He also talks about the lack of discipline resulting in offense penalties.
• Eltoro Freeman has a chance to return to the linebacker rotation this weekend according to Gene Chizik. He did not travel with the team to Arkansas and had limited PT against Kentucky on special teams due to an undisclosed violation of team rules.
• Evan Woodbery questions whether SEC defenses are catching onto Gus Malzahn's offense.
• One of the top high school junior players in the nation, Enrique Florence, visited the Plains this past weekend, according to Jeffrey Lee of AuburnSports.com. Florence plans to return for the Iron Bowl and lists his top schools as Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Troy.
• Top linebacker prospect C.J. Mosley tells Inside the Auburn Tigers about his visit to the Plains this past weekend. He says he is still just deciding between Auburn and Alabama but I still believe he is a strong lean to the Crimson Tide.

Never Too Early

To look at 2011 recruiting. Here are six written offers that will be sent out September 1st, the first day written offers are allowed for 2011:

• Jeff Driskel - Big quarterback from the state of Florida. Big Auburn fan all his life. It is early and he wants to look around but Auburn seems to have a big lead. Driskel could be an early MLB draft pick...says he would enjoy playing baseball and football in college.
• LaMichael Fanning - Defensive end that could be the top player in the state of Alabama. Just moved to Auburn High School. Early UGA lean but with Auburn in his backyard, look for the Tigers to make a push.
• Enrique Florence - Another Auburn fan. Could also be the top player in the state of Alabama. Also has offers from Alabama and UAB. Safety could play linebacker with a little more weight on his body.
• Kiehl Frazier - Pronounced "Kyle". Top Arkansas quarterback put up great numbers as a sophomore. Very fond of Gus Malzahn and his offense. MVP of the State Championship game. Could be an Auburn and Arkansas battle.
• Denzel Perryman - Linebacker out of Florida could a top player in the entire south. Already has offers from any school you can think of in the South. I do not see Auburn landing him and he will likely stay in state at Miami.
• Gabriel Wright - Columbus, GA defensive end very high on Auburn and UGA. Has previously named Auburn as his leader but Georgia as his first love. Goes to Carver and Carver and Georgia currently have a strained relationship. Wright could very well end up as a Tiger.

A Few Offers Extended For 2011

These 2011 players have offers from Auburn (according to Rivals and Scout, all offers are verbal, written offers may be sent out beginning September 1):

• Brey Cook - OT - Springdale, AR - 6'6", 298 lbs. - has early offers from Auburn, Oklahoma and Tulsa - Cook impressed in early June at Oklahoma camp with his huge frame and ability to move his feet - called one of the best young lineman at Oklahoma's camp in quite some time - could become one of the best offensive lineman prospects for 2011 - attended Auburn's Junior Day - claims no favorites and is interested in whomever is interested in him
• Xzavier Dickson - DE - Griffin, GA - 6'4", 230 lbs. 4.8 40 yard dash - has early offers from Auburn and Alabama (also hearing from UGA, FSU, OU and Tenn) - has a unique blend of strength and speed around the corner - has attended camp at Auburn and Alabama - grew up a UGA fan and Georgia is his leader - he will be one of the hottest recruited players in the state of Georgia - also plays basketball - uses long arms well to rid himself of offensive linemen
• Enrique Florence - S - Valley, AL - 6'2", 181 lbs. 4.47 40 yard dash - has early offers from Auburn, UAB and Alabama (also hearing a lot from ND and UCLA) - has named Auburn his early favorite - grabbed 10 interceptions as a sophomore and can make the big hit - claims he could play linebacker if he put on some weight - camping at Auburn, Alabama, Georgia and UAB this summer - "I just like to hit"
• Kiehl Frazier - QB - Springdale, AR - 6'2", 191 lbs. 4.5 40 yard dash - has early offers from Auburn, Tulsa and Western Michigan (also hearing from UA, UF, Tenn and UT) - named MVP of State Championship Game as a sophomore - was 96-151 for 1,434 yards and 17 TDS - ranked number two of ArkansasVarsity's Hot 11 for 2011 - Gus Malzahn is the former head coach of Shiloh Christian, Frazier's current school - called the possibility of playing for Malzahn "a dream" - Auburn is "definitely" toward the top of his list - will camp at Arkansas, Oklahoma State and Texas this summer
• A.J. Johnson - MLB - Gainesville, GA - 6'2", 212 lbs. 4.6 40 yard dash - has early offers from Auburn, Clemson, Ole Miss, NC State and Tennessee - 165 tackles, 9 for a loss, 6 hurries, 4 sacks and one interception as a sophomore - named All-American - has a strict work ethic - says he may end up at end if he keeps putting on weight but wants to stay at linebacker - whole family is UGA fans - has visited AU, UGA, Tenn and Clem - calls Tennessee the early favorite
• James Vaughters - MLB - Tucker, GA - 6'2", 215 lbs. 4.6 40 yard dash - name the school, he likely has an offer - one of the most coveted prospects of 2011 thus far - will consider everything when making the decision, including academics - says he will give UGA a hard look because he is from Georgia - carries a 4.0 GPA - plans to visit USC, UCLA, UGA and UF this summer
• Gabriel Wright - DE - Columbus, GA - 6'2", 260 lbs. - has early offers from Auburn, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Arkansas, South Carolina and Maryland - very high on Auburn and Georgia - wants to major in criminal justice and wants a good FCA program to be involved in - says UGA is his first love but has previously listed Auburn as his favorite - was head and shoulders above all other defensive ends at UGA camp - moves very well and takes instructions quickly - looks to be another top recruit out of the state of Georgia

Milliner Now Five Star, Climbs Rivals 100

After DeMarcus Milliner's impressive combine workout this weekend, he is now a Rivals five star.  The updated Rivals 100 came out today with a few changes.  Milliner is now the number nine player in the nation, up from 30.  Auburn running back target Roy Finch cracked the Rivals 100 for the first time coming in at number 77.  It has been a weak class for quarterbacks so far with the top qb, Alabama commitment Phillip Sims, coming in at number 58.  

• Also, as I previously reported, Auburn only has one offer out for the 2011 class.  Enrique Florence, a star safety and likely the top prospect from Alabama next season, has already named Auburn as his leader.  He ran a 4.47 40 at this weekend's combine in Vestavia.  He also has offers from Alabama and UAB.
• ESPNU 150 Watch List offensive guard Ashton Duhe named Auburn in his top five.  Others on the list include LSU, Alabama, Louisiana Tech and Clemson.  He currently only holds offers from Louisiana Tech, SMU and Louisiana Lafayette.  He says LSU is his dream school. 

First 2011 Offer

Auburn has offered its first 2011 football scholarship.  Enrique Florence, out of Valley High School in Valley, AL, currently has offers from Auburn, Alabama and UAB.  Good news for Auburn is that he was quoted as saying he grew up an Auburn fan and that he was a huge David Irons fan.  Florence is a fast rising safety who looks to be one of the top players in the state of Alabama for the class of 2011.  He has visited Alabama once and Auburn many times.  He is also hearing a lot from Notre Dame and UCLA.  As a sophomore he was ASWA First Team All State.