Pre-season Predictions

AUTailgatingRules · « **on:** August 04, 2010, 02:14:19 PM »

I predict that AU will start the season ranked 24th and will end the season in the top 10

Bama will start at #1 and will end up at #12 after 2 losses

JR4AU · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2010, 03:39:30 PM »

Quote from: AUTailgatingRules on August 04, 2010, 02:14:19 PM

I predict that AU will start the season ranked 24th and will end the season in the top 10

Bama will start at #1 and will end up at #12 after 2 losses

I predict lots of predictions.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2010, 05:14:09 PM »

Better yet, give your breakdown and reasons for the predictions.

9 wins. Anywhere from 12th to 15th finish.

Offense: Best line in the SEC. However, a couple of injuries and there's nothing proven behind them. Have to stay healthy. I think they've known Newton was the real deal since day one. No, he hasn't proven squat in the SEC but in this offense, if he can pass 1/2 as good as Todd, sick numbers will be put up because of his running ability. If he gets nicked up, I think the Spring game showed us we have 2-3 very capable guys that will put us on par with Todd's performance. Best shape at QB as it's been in a long time.

Running backs are an unknown. Tate was a pure, solid RB and very reliable. Fannin has all the athletic ability in the world but he's played everything except water boy and while I think the guy is going to top 1000...he's still an anomoly. OMac is the same to me. I have no idea. When he was healthy, the guy was gone with a crease or if he hit the corner. However, he's still yet to break his first tackle at Auburn. I farted during the second quarter of the Miss. State game and he went down like Monica Lewinski. Dyer...tons of hype but not one carry in the SEC. I think the system makes our RB's excel as much as anything.

Receivers. Best unit we've had since Obewonkenobido and Aromuhammedmashmachmedodu. Zachary has the speed to stretch the field and Adams is the most solid, clutch pass catcher I've seen at AU in foevah. 12th year junior Quandravious Carr looks to be coming on and there's tons of solid reserves and hyped freshmen coming in.

Overall, this offense rewrites the record books at AU.

Defense. 27.5 points per game given up. No huge personnel changes from last year. Should be more depth with the incoming class but who can we really say will be able to step in? Whether it was depth...lack of talent...horrible schemes...whatever. The bottom line is they suxed. There's no way to sugarcoat it. I have zero faith in Coach Red Root until he shows me something...anything. Make all the excuses you want and spin the reasons why it was one of the worst defenses in AU history...the fact is..it was.

The tackling under Roof is a HUGE concern. The guys look like they're coached to try and block people off their feet rather than wrapping up. Ask the slow, little white boy from Northwestern how well AU tackles after he ran 80 yards through all 11 on the field, the kicker and 2 cheerleaders for 6. Chizik needs to be to Roof what Tuberville was to Muschamp. Take that shit over if you want to win.

Penalties lost the UK game and should/could have cost several more. AU had almost double the number and yardage in penalties as their opponents in 09'. And believe it or not, it wasn't all Ziemba.

For me, this season can be magical with the amount of talent we have on offense. But I'm realistic in expectations because there's a lot of shit that simply won't fix itself. I just don't think we can automatically claim improvement on last year without addressing 27.5 points per game, penalties out the wazoo and 147 fumbles on our punt return game. Improve even 30-35% in those areas and the Iron Bowl is for da marbles. If not, 9 wins will be generous.

The Prowler · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2010, 06:52:47 PM »

Here's my predictions and my reasoning:

SEC WEST:

Auburn (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

SPuat (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Arkansas (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

LSU (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Mississippi State (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Ole Miss (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

SEC EAST:

Florida (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

USCe (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

UGA (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Tennessee (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Kentucky (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Vanderbilt (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

djsimp · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2010, 07:41:08 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on August 04, 2010, 05:14:09 PM

Better yet, give your breakdown and reasons for the predictions.

9 wins. Anywhere from 12th to 15th finish.

Offense: Best line in the SEC. However, a couple of injuries and there's nothing proven behind them. Have to stay healthy. I think they've known Newton was the real deal since day one. No, he hasn't proven squat in the SEC but in this offense, if he can pass 1/2 as good as Todd, sick numbers will be put up because of his running ability. If he gets nicked up, I think the Spring game showed us we have 2-3 very capable guys that will put us on par with Todd's performance. Best shape at QB as it's been in a long time.

Running backs are an unknown. Tate was a pure, solid RB and very reliable. Fannin has all the athletic ability in the world but he's played everything except water boy and while I think the guy is going to top 1000...he's still an anomoly. OMac is the same to me. I have no idea. When he was healthy, the guy was gone with a crease or if he hit the corner. However, he's still yet to break his first tackle at Auburn. I farted during the second quarter of the Miss. State game and he went down like Monica Lewinski. Dyer...tons of hype but not one carry in the SEC. I think the system makes our RB's excel as much as anything.

Receivers. Best unit we've had since Obewonkenobido and Aromuhammedmashmachmedodu. Zachary has the speed to stretch the field and Adams is the most solid, clutch pass catcher I've seen at AU in foevah. 12th year junior Quandravious Carr looks to be coming on and there's tons of solid reserves and hyped freshmen coming in.

Overall, this offense rewrites the record books at AU.

Defense. 27.5 points per game given up. No huge personnel changes from last year. Should be more depth with the incoming class but who can we really say will be able to step in? Whether it was depth...lack of talent...horrible schemes...whatever. The bottom line is they suxed. There's no way to sugarcoat it. I have zero faith in Coach Red Root until he shows me something...anything. Make all the excuses you want and spin the reasons why it was one of the worst defenses in AU history...the fact is..it was.

The tackling under Roof is a HUGE concern. The guys look like they're coached to try and block people off their feet rather than wrapping up. Ask the slow, little white boy from Northwestern how well AU tackles after he ran 80 yards through all 11 on the field, the kicker and 2 cheerleaders for 6. Chizik needs to be to Roof what Tuberville was to Muschamp. Take that shit over if you want to win.

Penalties lost the UK game and should/could have cost several more. AU had almost double the number and yardage in penalties as their opponents in 09'. And believe it or not, it wasn't all Ziemba.

For me, this season can be magical with the amount of talent we have on offense. But I'm realistic in expectations because there's a lot of shit that simply won't fix itself. I just don't think we can automatically claim improvement on last year without addressing 27.5 points per game, penalties out the wazoo and 147 fumbles on our punt return game. Improve even 30-35% in those areas and the Iron Bowl is for da marbles. If not, 9 wins will be generous.

The D does have Etheridge, Savage and McNeil back on the D.

AUChizad · « **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2010, 12:23:26 AM »

Quote from: The Prowler on August 04, 2010, 06:52:47 PM

Here's my predictions and my reasoning:

SEC WEST:

Auburn (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

SPuat (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Arkansas (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

LSU (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Mississippi State (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Ole Miss (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

SEC EAST:

Florida (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

USCe (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

UGA (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Tennessee (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Kentucky (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Vanderbilt (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Classic Prowler.

...unless it isn't.

CCTAU · « **Reply #6 on:** August 05, 2010, 10:50:01 AM »

We will win 11 games.

Unless we don't.

RWS · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2010, 01:42:49 PM »

Quote from: CCTAU on August 05, 2010, 10:50:01 AM

We will win 11 games.

Unless we don't.

Solid info.

I heard you sent a PM to somebody a few weeks ago saying this may happen, unless it didn't.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #8 on:** August 05, 2010, 01:45:05 PM »

Quote from: The Prowler on August 04, 2010, 06:52:47 PM

Here's my predictions and my reasoning:

SEC WEST:

Auburn (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

SPuat (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Arkansas (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

LSU (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Mississippi State (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Ole Miss (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

SEC EAST:

Florida (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

USCe (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

UGA (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Tennessee (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Kentucky (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

Vanderbilt (0-12 or better): Possible losses; all 12 teams on their schedule, most on their schedule, some on their schedule or none on their schedule (excluding SEC Championship and/or Bowl)

He's not the best color guy in the business for nothing, folks.

CCTAU · « **Reply #9 on:** August 05, 2010, 04:29:19 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on August 05, 2010, 01:45:05 PM

He's not the best color guy in the business for nothing, folks.

Why is it all about race with you.....

The Prowler · « **Reply #10 on:** August 05, 2010, 07:22:09 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on August 05, 2010, 01:45:05 PM

He's not the best color guy in the business for nothing, folks.

Godfather · « **Reply #11 on:** August 06, 2010, 12:16:25 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on August 04, 2010, 05:14:09 PM

and Adams is the most solid, clutch pass catcher I've seen at AU in foevah.

Fuck you!

Signed,
Courtney Taylor

Saniflush · « **Reply #12 on:** August 06, 2010, 01:01:32 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on August 06, 2010, 12:16:25 PM

Fuck you!

Signed,
Courtney Taylor

Fuck you!

Signed,
Lawyer Tillman, Terry Beasley, Trey Gainous, Hicks Poor, & Frank Sanders

Godfather · « **Reply #13 on:** August 06, 2010, 01:12:58 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on August 06, 2010, 01:01:32 PM

Fuck you!

Signed,
Lawyer Tillman ('89), Terry Beasley ('72), Trey Gainous ('87), Hicks Poor ('97), & Frank Sanders ('95)

He said in foevah...pa-paw

Signed,
Courtney Taylor '07

Saniflush · « **Reply #14 on:** August 06, 2010, 01:16:46 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on August 06, 2010, 01:12:58 PM

He said in foevah...papa

Signed,
Courtney Taylor '07

I can recall as clutch passes being caught by anyone of the ones I listed (except Beasley), as Courtney did.

JR4AU · « **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2010, 01:23:06 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on August 06, 2010, 01:16:46 PM

I can recall as clutch passes being caught by anyone of the ones I listed (except Beasley), as Courtney did.

WTF,

Signed,

Frank Sanders?

Godfather · « **Reply #16 on:** August 06, 2010, 01:25:06 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on August 06, 2010, 01:16:46 PM

I can recall as clutch passes being caught by anyone of the ones I listed (except Beasley), as Courtney did.

Receptions
Player ............... ............Rec
1. Courtney Taylor ...... 153
2. Karsten Bailey ........ 150
3. Terry Beasley .......... 141
4. Tyrone Goodson ..... 136
5. Frank Sanders ........ 121
6. Rodgeriqus Smith .... 114
7. Greg Taylor ............ 102
8. Freddy Weygand .... 99
9. Ben Obomanu ........ 97
10. Thomas Bailey ........ 93
Lawyer Tillman ........ 93
12. Clifton Robinson ..... 91
13. Ronney Daniels ....... 90
14. Freddie Hyatt ......... 88

Scoreboard, bitch!

Signed,
CT

Saniflush · « **Reply #17 on:** August 06, 2010, 01:28:19 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on August 06, 2010, 01:16:46 PM

I can recall as clutch passes being caught by anyone of the ones I listed (except Beasley), as Courtney did.

You stat of catches means dick.

Saniflush · « **Reply #18 on:** August 06, 2010, 01:32:23 PM »

Quote from: JR4AU on August 06, 2010, 01:23:06 PM

WTF,

Signed,

Frank Sanders?

WTF? I already listed Frank.

And add Freddie Weygand to the list while we're at it fucker.
Signed,
Saniflush

Godfather · « **Reply #19 on:** August 06, 2010, 01:39:02 PM »

Quote from: Saniflush on August 06, 2010, 01:28:19 PM

You stat of catches means dick.

aren't all catches clutch?

Signed,
Yo Daddy