The Auburn Observer

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Justin and Painter discuss how Bryan Harsin is prioritizing recruiting. They talk about establishing culture and what opposing coaches said about Auburn’s first-year head coach. They end the podcast with JT Thor’s decision and Bruce Pearl’s 5-star visit weekend.

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Painter talks to old friend Blake Lovell of Southeastern Fourteen. They discuss SEC basketball’s upward trajectory, the impressive depth of a once forgettable league and ponder over why Alabama and Tennessee get healthy doses of hype. They end the podcast talking about Auburn’s aggressive offseason.

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Justin and Painter discuss what Auburn football is getting in Kansas transfer defensive end Marcus Harris. They talk about how Scoot Henderson’s decision to pursue a professional career impacts Auburn now and what affects the G League will have on Bruce Pearl and the Tigers in the future.

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Justin and Painter discuss the newest addition to Bryan Harsin’s roster. They talk about what Auburn’s transfer strategy means for the near future, how T.J. Finley could fit into the Tigers’ quarterback situation and harken back to some classics.

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After Justin and Painter discuss Auburn’s relationship with Under Armour, they talk about the new NIL law in Alabama, more transfer portal news involving football and Sharife’s Cooper’s NBA Draft stock.

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Bruce Pearl and Bryan Harsin (Todd Van Emst/Auburn Athletics)

Justin and Painter talk to Alex Kirshner of Split Zone Duo. They discuss how knowing Auburn is essential to knowing college sports, why Bruce Pearl is the perfect college basketball coach and what’s realistic for the Tigers in the Bryan Harsin era.

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Justin and Painter talk about the four Auburn players who were drafted into the NFL. They discuss how the Tigers' recruiting lines up with its usual production and eye the challenges ahead for Bryan Harsin.

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Justin and Painter discuss Trey Alexander’s departure before arrival. Plus, they talk about the Tigers entering the upcoming NFL Draft and Auburn’s overall talent in the league.

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QB Bo Nix (Todd Van Emst/Auburn Athletics)

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Justin and Painter discuss Auburn’s first A-Day during the Bryan Harsin era. They talk about Bo Nix, the pieces of a strong rushing attack, why Derek Mason’s defense looks promising and other observations from the Tigers’ spring game.

(Note: Apologies for the late release of this podcast episode. Time is a construct.)

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DT (!) J.J. Pegues (Todd Van Emst/Auburn Athletics)

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Justin and Painter laugh at their J.J. Pegues takes. They discuss the football Tigers’ offensive progress relative to its defense, take a closer look at Bo Nix’s progress and talk about what Auburn basketball is getting in EKU transfer point guard Wendell Green Jr.

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