Auburn held its second practice of the spring on Saturday morning.

Gus Malzahn is scheduled to meet with the media at approximately noon to discuss the Tigers' second practice and the progress the team is making so far this spring.

AL.com will provide live updates from Malzahn's press conference in the space below, so be sure to refresh the page for all the latest news and information.

GUS MALZAHN

-- Finished second day of practice, helmets only. Energy stood out to him.

-- Rotated three groups, everyone has gotten plenty of reps. Twenty minutes of 7-on-7 both days, 10 minutes of team drills, 10 minutes of one-on-one. Team has been basic in all three phases to develop a foundation.

-- Pads on Tuesday.

-- "Hard to say" if anybody has stepped up at running back or along the offensive line.

-- On differences between J.B. Grimes and Herb Hand: Grimes has different approach, different terminology and some different techniques. "Guys have responded well." Reiterates how good of a teacher Grimes is.

-- Linemen specializing at one position is "definitely down the right path" for this team.

-- On Dinson at safety: "He's like a coach on the field." Can tell he's a leader on defense with his communication and attitude. Still able to play multiple positions.

-- "Very important" to have a guy like Dinson on the back end to make the calls and run point.

-- On Malik Willis' development: "There's something to be said when you're out there playing with the first group from a quarterback standpoint." Says he seems much more comfortable in the backfield.

-- Joey Gatewood has repped with the second-team offense and has "been a quick learner."

-- On Stidham: Main thing he's doing is really some footwork. Has done some different drops and timing throws, but focused more on helping Gatewood learn the communication and everything.

-- Is backup QB job open? "We got a lot of confidence in Malik... He really has taken a step forward."

-- On if he wished they played Willis more last season: They like what they saw with him and are leaving last year behind them now.

-- Could Gatewood get first-team reps? Focused on him learning the system right now.

-- "Those five or six guys, I think all of them right now have a legitimate shot" to be the starting running back.

-- JaTarvious Whitlow "is a good runner."

-- Thinks all five running back candidates can be a 20-carry-a-game player.

-- Noah Igbinoghene will still handle kick returns (on top of cornerback and receiver duties). Malzahn think he can be one of the top returners in the nation.

AL.com will update this post.

Tom Green is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Tomas_Verde.