Episode 545: The Changing of Times

(Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers)

Note: Justin’s audio changes early in the podcast because of some microphone issues. It eventually goes back to normal. But we know it’s there.

Justin and Dan talk Auburn football’s latest movement in the upcoming transfer portal window before breaking down a massive opportunity in Indianapolis for basketball against Purdue. Topics include:

• Jay Crawford, Malik Blocton, Amaris Williams and the rest of the portal exits

• why “retaining the roster” was always tough to bank on with DJ Durkin

• Xavier Atkins’ return to the Plains

• how this could be the start of a change in how Auburn football operates financially

• Auburn’s latest top-10 showdown in basketball

• what the Tigers need to do to avoid a repeat of the Arizona and Michigan losses

• Justin’s point about needing to see more from Auburn’s perimeter defense

• Dan’s take on half-court offensive efficiency

• why it’s more important than ever to find extra possessions for the Tigers

• the rebounding war against another gigantic front line