Predictions

djsimp · « **Reply #80 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:19:45 AM »

I'm wondering why it couldn't have been just one blind chicken.

GH2001 · « **Reply #81 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:31:54 AM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on August 16, 2016, 06:24:38 AM

Umm....no! You believe wrong. Have I ever even hinted that I disagree with mixing things up on offense?

My prediction has been simple. If a QB steps up, we're going to be pretty damn good. As in 9, 10 or better. If we get the same shittastic play at that position as we did last year, we're back in the Ham and most likely on another coaching search.

It's not rocket surgery with Gus. It's nothing real deep. It's not outside influences or Jay Jacobs or the BOT or something that changed to realign the stars and the fate of Auburn football back on a dreary night in November 2014. It's not a change in the quality of hash browns at the Waffle House. If he gets good QB play, his offense is almost unstoppable. It's been that way all the way back to his days at Tulsa. If not, he gets what he got last year.

That's the key, nothing more and nothing less. His hits and misses are well documented. And that's on him.

Sooooo....what are you trying to say?

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #82 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:38:10 AM »

Quote from: djsimp on August 16, 2016, 09:19:45 AM

I'm wondering why it couldn't have been just one blind chicken.

2 out of 3 blind chickens enjoy gang rape.

AUChizad · « **Reply #83 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:47:27 AM »

I hate to be the Eeyore, but I think we top 2012 in shittiness.

Between the QB situation, the RB situation, the shaky last couple of seasons, and the brutal schedule...

3-9. Clemson destroys our confidence with a 30+ point beatdown. We "rally" by squeaking past Arkansas State. Lose to A&M & LSU two weeks in a row at home with LSU embarassing us. "Rally" again by narrowly beating LaMo. Lose to MSU. Return from the bye and lose maybe a close one to Arkansas, probably as a direct result of one really stupid mistake. Lose to Old Miss. Are so demoralized by a 2-7 record at this point, we drop the Vandy game. Georgia beats us into liquid. Our 2nd team is able to beat Alabama A&M in our only convincing win of the year. Then Alabama runs the score up 70something to nothing. Gus is fired.

I hope I'm wrong.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #84 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:53:35 AM »

Quote from: GH2001 on August 16, 2016, 09:31:54 AM

Sooooo....what are you trying to say?

It's all about the linebacker play. Can't you read?

bgreene · « **Reply #85 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:55:58 AM »

Quote from: AUChizad on August 16, 2016, 09:47:27 AM

I hate to be the Eeyore, but I think we top 2012 in shittiness.

Between the QB situation, the RB situation, the shaky last couple of seasons, and the brutal schedule...

3-9. Clemson destroys our confidence with a 30+ point beatdown. We "rally" by squeaking past Arkansas State. Lose to A&M & LSU two weeks in a row at home with LSU embarassing us. "Rally" again by narrowly beating LaMo. Lose to MSU. Return from the bye and lose maybe a close one to Arkansas, probably as a direct result of one really stupid mistake. Lose to Old Miss. Are so demoralized by a 2-6 record, we drop the Vandy game. Georgia beats us into liquid. Our 2nd team is able to beat Alabama A&M in our only convincing win of the year. Then Alabama runs the score up 70something to nothing. Gus is fired.

I hope I'm wrong.

You need to get laid

djsimp · « **Reply #86 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:04:11 AM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on August 16, 2016, 09:53:35 AM

It's all about the linebacker play. Can't you read?

Sooooo....what are you trying to say?

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #87 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:06:55 AM »

Quote from: djsimp on August 16, 2016, 10:04:11 AM

Sooooo....what are you trying to say?

How many times do I have to spell it out for you people? If our receivers step up, we're golden.

Godfather · « **Reply #88 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:14:37 AM »

Quote from: AUChizad on August 16, 2016, 09:47:27 AM

I hate to be the Eeyore, but I think we top 2012 in shittiness.

Between the QB situation, the RB situation, the shaky last couple of seasons, and the brutal schedule...

3-9. Clemson destroys our confidence with a 30+ point beatdown. We "rally" by squeaking past Arkansas State. Lose to A&M & LSU two weeks in a row at home with LSU embarassing us. "Rally" again by narrowly beating LaMo. Lose to MSU. Return from the bye and lose maybe a close one to Arkansas, probably as a direct result of one really stupid mistake. Lose to Old Miss. Are so demoralized by a 2-7 record at this point, we drop the Vandy game. Georgia beats us into liquid. Our 2nd team is able to beat Alabama A&M in our only convincing win of the year. Then Alabama runs the score up 70something to nothing. Gus is fired.

I hope I'm wrong.

I think we will be fine. I think White will be a serviceable QB. I think we won't have a thousand yard runner but the RB's will get it done.

We aren't going to light the world on fire, but I don't think 7-8 wins is unreasonable. We had a 6-6 record before the bowl last year and I would argue that we will be improved especially on defense over last year.

There are several teams in the SEC (that we are playing) with more question marks than we have. aTm, Miss State, UGA. Like Jarhead said the key game is aTm, we lose that and we are in a world of hurt. I don't think we will lose it.

Pell City Tiger · « **Reply #89 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:17:06 AM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on August 16, 2016, 09:38:10 AM

2 out of 3 blind chickens enjoy gang rape.

"If rape is inevitable, you might as well sit back and enjoy it." - Frozen biscuit #1

djsimp · « **Reply #90 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:18:26 AM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on August 16, 2016, 10:06:55 AM

How many times do I have to spell it out for you people? If our receivers step up, we're golden.

Its all about the QB, duh.

djsimp · « **Reply #91 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:19:16 AM »

Quote from: Pell City Tiger on August 16, 2016, 10:17:06 AM

"If rape is inevitable, you might as well sit back and enjoy it." - Frozen biscuit #1

But he likes mustard with his biscuit.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #92 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:41:16 AM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on August 16, 2016, 10:06:55 AM

How many times do I have to spell it out for you people? If our receivers step up, we're golden.

Good observation

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #93 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:41:58 AM »

Quote from: Godfather on August 16, 2016, 10:14:37 AM

I think we will be fine. I think White will be a serviceable QB. I think we won't have a thousand yard runner but the RB's will get it done.

We aren't going to light the world on fire, but I don't think 7-8 wins is unreasonable. We had a 6-6 record before the bowl last year and I would argue that we will be improved especially on defense over last year.

There are several teams in the SEC (that we are playing) with more question marks than we have. aTm, Miss State, UGA. Like Jarhead said the key game is aTm, we lose that and we are in a world of hurt. I don't think we will lose it.

A rational take. I would differ in that I think we do get a 1,000 yard rusher. Our O-line is really good up the middle and Malzahn's system is set up for it. I keep going back to Barber last year. He had no vision whatsoever. Oh my God, I'm blind! He wound up sharing carries with JR down the stretch and still got 1,000.

As for White, here's what we have as a sampling of his work from last year. Yesterday, the SEC Network was replaying some games from last year and I watched a good bit of MSU and Arky. In his first start against MSU, he was 20-28 and 188 yards. Obviously it was a lot of short passes but one thing was clear, AU didn't pick up a blitz the entire night and if he did try and stand in the pocket, he got hammered time and time again.

Against UK on the road, he was 17-28 for 255. Solid in the win. Then the what shoulda'/coulda' been game against the Hawgs on the road. 19-34 for 254. How many dropped passes down field? 10?

So....obviously JJ will be the starter.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #94 on:** August 16, 2016, 10:54:17 AM »

Quote from: jmar on August 16, 2016, 08:21:26 AM

An above average run game was also a key component to that QB play. Without it, too much will be expected from White and others. It's not all about the QB.

Don't get dragged down to his level. You've already won.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #95 on:** August 16, 2016, 11:01:19 AM »

Again, we beat Clemson and finish with a very respectable 9 win season for this schedule.

And after we do, I'm taking my talents to a new website with true Auburn men who actually know something about football.

3-9?

Godfather · « **Reply #96 on:** August 16, 2016, 11:11:33 AM »

Quote from: WiregrassTiger on August 16, 2016, 11:01:19 AM

Again, we beat Clemson and finish with a very respectable 9 win season for this schedule.

And after we do, I'm taking my talents to a new website with true Auburn men who actually know something about football.

3-9?

Hope you are right. I just don't see us beating Clemson. I think it will be closer than most expect, that we will be competitive and how we play will be a foreshadow of the season.

I do agree with you that it is a critical game, but to me not as pivotal as the aTm game.

How do you see us beating Clemson, I have tried to run all the scenarios and I can't get there.

Saniflush · « **Reply #97 on:** August 16, 2016, 11:18:16 AM »

Quote from: bgreene on August 16, 2016, 09:55:58 AM

You need to get laid

He can't yet....the stitches aren't healed.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #98 on:** August 16, 2016, 11:30:17 AM »

Quote from: Godfather on August 16, 2016, 11:11:33 AM

Hope you are right. I just don't see us beating Clemson. I think it will be closer than most expect, that we will be competitive and how we play will be a foreshadow of the season.

I do agree with you that it is a critical game, but to me not as pivotal as the aTm game.

How do you see us beating Clemson, I have tried to run all the scenarios and I can't get there.

Remember 89 Iron Bowl? Not saying that level but I'm hoping for a similar attitude by our boys.

We just have to take it to them and be more physical. They are a better team than us on paper but not that much better. We have as much talent, they just have a proven QB.

I'm depending on winning turnover margin and lots of pressure by our D line.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #99 on:** August 16, 2016, 11:32:26 AM »

Quote from: Godfather on August 16, 2016, 11:11:33 AM

Hope you are right. I just don't see us beating Clemson. I think it will be closer than most expect, that we will be competitive and how we play will be a foreshadow of the season.

I do agree with you that it is a critical game, but to me not as pivotal as the aTm game.

How do you see us beating Clemson, I have tried to run all the scenarios and I can't get there.

Did you run the Zika sim?