Fullback Transfers to Auburn, Shows Chizik’s Direction
Earlier today, the Illinois Fighting Illini announced that All-American fullback, Jay Prosch, has transferred to Auburn. The Mobile native (UMS-Wright High School) will be eligible to play this year due to a hardship waiver granted because of his ailing mother, which is the main reason for his transfer. Another reason being that Illinois is moving to a spread offense next season.
So if a guy leaves a team because they are going to the spread, and Auburn takes him in as a fullback, which they haven't used since before Malzahn took over, can you guess what that means Auburn's offense will look like next year? I'm not saying it will be a full pro-style attack, but it will at least be a little bit of both. I'd say this pretty much confirms it.
From what I've read, the guy is an absolute beast, can squat Mark Mangino, and bench press Charlie Weis. The dude even had a six-pack in the 2nd grade, as you'll see in the video below. Also in the video, from the Big Ten Network, is the story of his mother, and how Prosch handled her struggles with cancer last season.
He's mean on the field, but a nice guy off of it. What else do you want?
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January 18th, 2012 - 13:40
The young man is a first class blocker he could be used in the h back role and moving lutzy to a more tight end role ijs our whole team is spread ready
January 18th, 2012 - 13:41
Isn’t it also possible that the Chiz uses him as a halfback to complement Lutzenkirchen?
January 18th, 2012 - 13:47
Hopefully we will run some I formation with Prosch at FB and Lutz at TE. But I could see a scenario where it’s still spread, and Prosch takes the Lutz role and Lutz moves to the slot
January 18th, 2012 - 13:52
I’m hesitant to read too much into this regarding the future offensive scheme, but I think he is a fine addition regardless.
January 18th, 2012 - 13:57
How did he get out of Alabama in the first place…
January 18th, 2012 - 13:59
Bama probably overlooked him, and Auburn hasn’t used a fullback since 07.
January 18th, 2012 - 14:39
Well it’s good to have another fullback out here at auburn
January 18th, 2012 - 16:14
He seems like a great guy and will be a great “Auburn Man”… Glad he has such great support from Illinois too! Many prayers for his mother and I know the Auburn Family is excited to have him.
January 18th, 2012 - 16:48
God bless this family and God bless Coach Zook for his understanding. War Eagle.
January 22nd, 2012 - 08:07
I like this guy already…..I’ve watched some his highlights and the guy looks a lot like Heath Evans. Great addition to the team whatever capacity we decide to use him in, in the future!
January 23rd, 2012 - 18:57
Kid looks like a person of High Character and has his mind right. I think he’ll fit right in with Auburn and the AU family. I think you can move lutzy more out in the slot and Prosch more H-back blocker now. Anyhow, he’ll fit right in and is a great addition. War Eagle!