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Title: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: wesfau2 on October 24, 2016, 08:52:49 AM
We'll need some help, but if we take care of business it's a very real possibility.

We'll need another SEC loss for A&M from one of these: Miss St, OM, LSU.

Of that list, LSU seems most likely, but OM could still rise up and smack around a defense that is as statistically horrible as A&M's.

As for the Tigers from the Plains we have:

OM - Dangerous offensively, but our unit is proving itself to be dominant.  Plus, OM can't stop the run...we may set another record against them.

Vandy - Salty defense, but we've got depth and real SEC players.

Georgia - Always a bit of a crapshoot, but I've seen nothing from Larry Culpepper's crew that gives me much concern.

Alabama A&M - Hey...we get a holiday.

Alabama - Here's where it'll be for all the marbles (who thought we'd say that after the Sep 3 debacle?).  Hurts has shown a propensity to cake his pants when facing pressure.  Luckily our front 4 can bring him just a little bit of that.  The key to playing bama is to play mistake-free ball.  We haven't shown a great propensity to turn the ball over...and we'll need to double down on that aspect of this one.

Hang on fellas...it's going to be a wild finish.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Saniflush on October 24, 2016, 08:54:31 AM
You get me hot and bothered
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Snaggletiger on October 24, 2016, 10:43:27 AM
I think it's amazing how my perceptions have changed since the end of last year.  In fact, my mind has been a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.

After last season, I was doubtful we'd ever get much better under Malzahn.  I gave him a pass on the clustertruck of play calling and QB switching, attributing it to plan A, JJ being the shit and throwing 20 TD passes to the greatest WR evah, going head first in the dumper.  It threw everything off. I was more worried about what I had said many times.  I think we were weak.  I think our strength program was nothing more than glorified crossfit, bro.

Then, hope! Something changed.  It's like they all realized 4 and 5 star kids were getting their shit pushed on a consistent basis.  So, almost across the board, guys were significantly bigger and stronger coming into this season. Okay, settle on a QB, Malzahn takes the play calling over and let's get back to doing that voodoo that we do so well.

Then, despair!  Clemson.  And my thoughts were that I might finally have to give in and agree with all the detractors who've been whining that Malzahn is nothing more than a H.S. Coach who runs a.....wait for it....gimmicky offense.  How could you look at that game and think anything else?

Anyway, fast forward to right now where, as Wes pointed out, with a little help, we control our own destiny.  What changed? I think Gus might have finally realized he may be overmatched at this level when trying to do it all himself.  He pretty much said so and has stepped back and let his coaches coach.  And guess what?  By year's end, Lashlee may be the hot boy wonder again in college football.

Sounds kind of like...what was that guy's name again?  Oh yeah, Tom Herman.   

Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: djsimp on October 24, 2016, 11:00:24 AM
I think it's amazing how my perceptions have changed since the end of last year.  In fact, my mind has been a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.

After last season, I was doubtful we'd ever get much better under Malzahn.  I gave him a pass on the clustertruck of play calling and QB switching, attributing it to plan A, JJ being the shit and throwing 20 TD passes to the greatest WR evah, going head first in the dumper.  It threw everything off. I was more worried about what I had said many times.  I think we were weak.  I think our strength program was nothing more than glorified crossfit, bro.

Then, hope! Something changed.  It's like they all realized 4 and 5 star kids were getting their shit pushed on a consistent basis.  So, almost across the board, guys were significantly bigger and stronger coming into this season. Okay, settle on a QB, Malzahn takes the play calling over and let's get back to doing that voodoo that we do so well.

Then, despair!  Clemson.  And my thoughts were that I might finally have to give in and agree with all the detractors who've been whining that Malzahn is nothing more than a H.S. Coach who runs a.....wait for it....gimmicky offense.  How could you look at that game and think anything else?

Anyway, fast forward to right now where, as Wes pointed out, with a little help, we control our own destiny.  What changed? I think Gus might have finally realized he may be overmatched at this level when trying to do it all himself.  He pretty much said so and has stepped back and let his coaches coach.  And guess what?  By year's end, Lashlee may be the hot boy wonder again in college football.

Sounds kind of like...what was that guy's name again?  Oh yeah, Tom Herman.   

It helps when you have guys like this running the football.....

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co-3J5uVIAMoBUG.jpg)
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: CCTAU on October 24, 2016, 11:12:23 AM
It helps when you have guys like this running the football.....

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co-3J5uVIAMoBUG.jpg)

Like I stated earlier, I like KJ, but Pettway is just BRUTAL. He is #1 easily. he reminds me of the Bus.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: djsimp on October 24, 2016, 11:25:07 AM
Like I stated earlier, I like KJ, but Pettway is just BRUTAL. He is #1 easily. he reminds me of the Bus.

Pettway runs like he is pissed off.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Snaggletiger on October 24, 2016, 11:34:57 AM
Pettway runs like he is pissed off.

Yep.  That Bubba can really run.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: GH2001 on October 24, 2016, 11:47:10 AM
Like I stated earlier, I like KJ, but Pettway is just BRUTAL. He is #1 easily. he reminds me of the Bus.

Woopig called him fat. I'm not gonna call him that. On here or to his face. I'm not sure I'm going to call anyone anything demeaning when they just had a big hand in setting the all time sec rushing game record on me.

The boy good. Real good.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: djsimp on October 24, 2016, 12:09:09 PM
Woopig called him fat. I'm not gonna call him that. On here or to his face. I'm not sure I'm going to call anyone anything demeaning when they just had a big hand in setting the all time sec rushing game record on me.

The boy good. Real good.

Pettway runs like he is pissed off.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Jumbo on October 24, 2016, 12:25:59 PM
We back baby!
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: jmar on October 24, 2016, 12:28:25 PM
Pettway runs like he is pissed off.
You can say that again.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: GH2001 on October 24, 2016, 12:29:39 PM
You can say that again.

And again!
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 24, 2016, 01:49:18 PM
Yep.  That Bubba can really run.

Who is Bubba?
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 24, 2016, 01:55:25 PM
Lemme inject a little dose of reality in here before we pencil the Tigers in playing the Pats in the Super Bowl...

MSU and Arkansas have abysmal run defenses.  Ole Miss may be even worse, so it hopefully won't show up this weekend, but if Auburn can't just force its will running the ball it could be a long day offensively.  The only reason I say this is that the offensive line has gotten better at run blocking, but they lack the ability to protect for more than a 3 step drop. 
OK, two reasons.  Sean White makes the short to intermediate throws very well, but much beyond 15-20 yards, he is not terribly accurate.  If a team can stop our ground game, there's not much threat to keep their safeties deep enough for the short-intermediate passing game to make much noise either.

Don't get me wrong, I am really excited about the turnaround the O has made.  I just know there are at least a couple of stout defensive lines in their future in Georgia and Alabama that might make things uncomfortable again.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: wesfau2 on October 24, 2016, 02:55:26 PM
Lemme inject a little dose of reality in here before we pencil the Tigers in playing the Pats in the Super Bowl...

MSU and Arkansas have abysmal run defenses.  Ole Miss may be even worse, so it hopefully won't show up this weekend, but if Auburn can't just force its will running the ball it could be a long day offensively.  The only reason I say this is that the offensive line has gotten better at run blocking, but they lack the ability to protect for more than a 3 step drop. 
OK, two reasons.  Sean White makes the short to intermediate throws very well, but much beyond 15-20 yards, he is not terribly accurate.  If a team can stop our ground game, there's not much threat to keep their safeties deep enough for the short-intermediate passing game to make much noise either.

Don't get me wrong, I am really excited about the turnaround the O has made.  I just know there are at least a couple of stout defensive lines in their future in Georgia and Alabama that might make things uncomfortable again.

Wasn't taking Alabama for granted.  Rather, I was saying that the IB is possibly for all the West marbles.

Agree that we haven't shown much passing lately...but we haven't had to.  Sean can pass the foosball when we need it.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: AUTiger1 on October 24, 2016, 02:58:10 PM
Lemme inject a little dose of reality in here before we pencil the Tigers in playing the Pats in the Super Bowl...

MSU and Arkansas have abysmal run defenses.  Ole Miss may be even worse, so it hopefully won't show up this weekend, but if Auburn can't just force its will running the ball it could be a long day offensively.  The only reason I say this is that the offensive line has gotten better at run blocking, but they lack the ability to protect for more than a 3 step drop. 
OK, two reasons.  Sean White makes the short to intermediate throws very well, but much beyond 15-20 yards, he is not terribly accurate.  If a team can stop our ground game, there's not much threat to keep their safeties deep enough for the short-intermediate passing game to make much noise either.

Don't get me wrong, I am really excited about the turnaround the O has made.  I just know there are at least a couple of stout defensive lines in their future in Georgia and Alabama that might make things uncomfortable again.

What a buzz kill!
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Ogre on October 24, 2016, 02:59:52 PM
Lemme inject a little dose of reality in here before we pencil the Tigers in playing the Pats in the Super Bowl...

MSU and Arkansas have abysmal run defenses.  Ole Miss may be even worse, so it hopefully won't show up this weekend, but if Auburn can't just force its will running the ball it could be a long day offensively.  The only reason I say this is that the offensive line has gotten better at run blocking, but they lack the ability to protect for more than a 3 step drop. 
OK, two reasons.  Sean White makes the short to intermediate throws very well, but much beyond 15-20 yards, he is not terribly accurate.  If a team can stop our ground game, there's not much threat to keep their safeties deep enough for the short-intermediate passing game to make much noise either.

Don't get me wrong, I am really excited about the turnaround the O has made.  I just know there are at least a couple of stout defensive lines in their future in Georgia and Alabama that might make things uncomfortable again.

(http://vevmo.com/sites/default/files/debbie-downer.gif)
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: AUJarhead on October 24, 2016, 03:01:11 PM
Lemme inject a little dose of reality in here before we pencil the Tigers in playing the Pats in the Super Bowl...

MSU and Arkansas have abysmal run defenses.  Ole Miss may be even worse, so it hopefully won't show up this weekend, but if Auburn can't just force its will running the ball it could be a long day offensively.  The only reason I say this is that the offensive line has gotten better at run blocking, but they lack the ability to protect for more than a 3 step drop. 
OK, two reasons.  Sean White makes the short to intermediate throws very well, but much beyond 15-20 yards, he is not terribly accurate.  If a team can stop our ground game, there's not much threat to keep their safeties deep enough for the short-intermediate passing game to make much noise either.

Don't get me wrong, I am really excited about the turnaround the O has made.  I just know there are at least a couple of stout defensive lines in their future in Georgia and Alabama that might make things uncomfortable again.

Don't you have some baseball to go watch?
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: chinook on October 24, 2016, 03:07:05 PM
Don't you have some baseball to go watch?

and NASCAR?

Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Snaggletiger on October 24, 2016, 03:36:52 PM
We may be 5-2 but Buzz isn't feeling it.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Snaggletiger on October 24, 2016, 03:39:26 PM
Against MSU, White was 14-18 for 204 yards.  My Chizad math says that's about 14.5 yards per completion
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 24, 2016, 03:41:35 PM
I knew Buzz was a Bama fan.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 24, 2016, 04:21:00 PM
I was afraid y'all had run The Six off, so somebody had to take his place.

I am cautiously optimistic right about now.  If we lean on the Rebel Acbars for another 500+ rushing, then all bets are off.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 24, 2016, 04:21:35 PM
I knew Buzz was a Bama fan.
I knew I should have cut you when I had the chance on Saturday.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: GH2001 on October 24, 2016, 04:56:17 PM
I knew I should have cut you when I had the chance on Saturday.

Wiregrass was a smooth criminal. Never seen someone go back to the grill like that for an 8th helping. I guess that is what fuels the ass whippings he doles out to folks. Too bad chad wasn't there to receive his from WT.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: chinook on October 24, 2016, 05:05:33 PM
We may be 5-2 but Buzz isn't feeling it.

buzz only feels it at 6+ ...so penis pumps are on sale as well as bongs.

:hop:
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 24, 2016, 05:20:42 PM
Wiregrass was a smooth criminal. Never seen someone go back to the grill like that for an 8th helping. I guess that is what fuels the ass whippings he doles out to folks. Too bad chad wasn't there to receive his from WT.
Hey, I was just getting samples.

And Chizzy and I made up a long time ago. Maybe. I'm pretty sure he has a tremendous amount of respect for me now.

But honestly, I hid out to make sure he wasn't there for a little while.

Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: chinook on October 24, 2016, 05:49:00 PM
Hey, I was just getting samples.

And Chizzy and I made up a long time ago. Maybe. I'm pretty sure he has a tremendous amount of respect for me now.

But honestly, I hid out to make sure he wasn't there for a little while.

so you didn't beat his ass? 
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: bottomfeeder on October 24, 2016, 06:22:09 PM
(http://vevmo.com/sites/default/files/debbie-downer.gif)

You stole my Meme.

Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: The Six on October 24, 2016, 07:25:42 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-9wmGgbprs

What a douchebag. Can't stand that smarmy a-hole.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: bottomfeeder on October 24, 2016, 07:52:33 PM
What a douchebag. Can't stand that smarmy a-hole.

I concur and want to give our guys a bit more motivation for the Iron Bowl, you know, kind of like that shithead who stood on the logo. Fucking bammers.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Godfather on October 25, 2016, 01:04:08 PM
Wiregrass was a smooth criminal. Never seen someone go back to the grill like that for an 8th helping. I guess that is what fuels the ass whippings he doles out to folks. Too bad chad wasn't there to receive his from WT.

Yeah but that part, just ain't gonna ever look right.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 25, 2016, 02:12:09 PM
Yeah but that part, just ain't gonna ever look right.

Right here?  Nothing.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: Snaggletiger on October 25, 2016, 02:23:21 PM
Dude went zombie on me.
Title: Re: ATL Is Still In Play
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 25, 2016, 11:00:44 PM
Right here?  Nothing.
Every time Catherine would turn the microwave on, I'd piss my pants and forget who I was for about half an hour.