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Pat Dye Field => War Damn Eagle => Topic started by: wesfau2 on November 20, 2016, 02:31:21 PM
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We opened at +18.5 and it's up to 20.
Rodney Dangerfield thinks that's disrespectful.
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As crazy as I think it is to do, I may just have to get me some of that 18.5. And especially if it goes to 20. While our D isn't as solid as their d is, we are pretty sporty.
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Anywhere from 16-20 sounds right honestly. They are the big boy. Its their field. We are a question mark. I get it.
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Anywhere from 16-20 sounds right honestly. They are the big boy. Its their field. We are a question mark. I get it.
Same here. Look, we don't have near the payroll Bama has. This like the L.A. Dodgers compared to the Oakland A's. But our D has given up 29 twice this year. Nothing close to that in the other 9 games. They'll keep us in it. Maybe force Wonder Boy Hurts into more mistakes than they're accustomed to. If we get most everyone back pretty healthy (Meaning Pettway, Truitt, Tre etc) for Saturday....
https://youtu.be/zMRrNY0pxfM
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Let's talk about the QB. Well....we're waiting.
This is just my opinion and is based on nothing other than reading pieces from the dot I am a gay twerker that has no balls!!!! I also have no idea how to use the quote function to post stories, so I annoy the piss out of others. I like male genatalia in and around my mouth. and other reputable news outlets. If you read the quotes of Malzahn and Lashlee, no way we see White in the Iron Bowl. Not that they said anything to that effect, but it's more about them saying he hasn't thrown a ball in practice in 3 weeks and they'll look at it as the week goes on. Typical coach speak but on this particular week, if your QB is not taking 90% of the reps, then he needs to be practicing holding a clip board.
If Sean White is not out there tomorrow, throwing the ball around and taking first team reps, then Jeremy Johnson is absolutely your starter. If Kamryn Pettway is back at 90% or better and Carry On is the same, as he's been quoted as saying he is, then that takes a shit ton of pressure off JJ.
My take, get Jeremy Johnson about 1,000 reps this week and Clifford Franklin XXXVVIIX about 250. If Pettway and KJ are relatively healthy, this could be an epic game.
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If Pettway and KJ are relatively healthy, this could be an epic game.
:facepalm:
You're about as sharp as a ball-peen hammer son.
Could it be within 20? Yes. It will be.
Will this be epic?
I oughta sock you in the mouth for teasing us.
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:facepalm:
You're about as sharp as a ball-peen hammer son.
Could it be within 20? Yes. It will be.
Will this be epic?
I oughta sock you in the mouth for teasing us.
Don't forget, Auburn's defense is "2004" Nasty.
I say let Jeremy throw a few bombs early...something that bama's defense has struggled with. IMO, Auburn will have to pass to open up the run. If Coach Malzahn/Lashlee/Hand think we'll be able to run out of the gate, we'll be punting early and often.
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Don't forget, Auburn's defense is "2004" Nasty.
I say let Jeremy throw a few bombs early...something that bama's defense has struggled with. IMO, Auburn will have to pass to open up the run. If Coach Malzahn/Lashlee/Hand think we'll be able to run out of the gate, we'll be punting early and often.
True but if we come out slinging the ball around on every play then we will look like the second half of the Georgia game.
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You guys ever watched a python capture and eat something big and fast?
https://youtu.be/x0rk5zh7RaE (https://youtu.be/x0rk5zh7RaE)
That's probably what's gonna happen to us Saturday. We'll fight but it won't matter. Once the thing starts to curl around it is only a matter of time before the air runs out and the prey is done.
8-4 ain't a bad year. Should have snagged UGA but injuries derailed that. We get a nice Florida-locale bowl game and some momentum heading into next year.
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Concede nothing!
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If I'm Gus I would start the game out just like the Arkansas game with a jet sweep to Stove...just to give the roided up guys in dark pink something to think about. I would also take at least 3 shots deep in the first quarter alone to soften them up a little. Then, it's time for the twirlybird! They will never know what hit them.
The biggest thing whomever starts at QB must do is not turn the ball over. If you can mix things up early and move the ball, play for field position to make them drive the length of the field, we will have a mighty close game at the half. Second half, just rock out with your cock out and shoot for the moon. Triple reverses, hook and laterals, fake statue of liberty...you name it. You really got nothing to lose at that point.
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If I'm Gus I would start the game out just like the Arkansas game with a jet sweep to Stove...just to give the roided up guys in dark pink something to think about. I would also take at least 3 shots deep in the first quarter alone to soften them up a little. Then, it's time for the twirlybird! They will never know what hit them.
The biggest thing whomever starts at QB must do is not turn the ball over. If you can mix things up early and move the ball, play for field position to make them drive the length of the field, we will have a mighty close game at the half. Second half, just rock out with your cock out and shoot for the moon. Triple reverses, hook and laterals, fake statue of liberty...you name it. You really got nothing to lose at that point.
That has to be the dumbest analysis I've ever read. I plan on being 3 shots deep long before this one ever starts. I'll probably be twirly-birding midway through the first quarter.
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Twirlybird!!!!!
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Twirlybird!!!!!
Hey, that's my move!
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Hey, that's my move!
Stopping short?
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Stopping short?
Was there a knuckle in there somewhere?
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Get it to the 40 and send in Legatron. We win the game and his grandpa cries.
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Was there a knuckle in there somewhere?
I don't do it exactly the same. I use a pinch at the end instead of the swirl!
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Get it to the 40 and send in Legatron. We win the game and his grandpa cries.
I am disappoint in your lack of showupedness Saturday. I got several up close videos of the Nubian dancers.
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Listen, I'm as much in the "We beat Bingville!" camp as the rest of you. Realistically, the advantages it will take to do so just aren't there this time around for our team. Not unless the entire opposition develops a case of dysentery the likes of which was last seen circa 1700s.
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I am disappoint in your lack of showupedness Saturday. I got several up close videos of the Nubian dancers.
I am pissed at myself! Went (against common sense and my better judgement) to a meet and greet dinner Friday night and developed a case of the green apple quick steps.
Note to self: Avoid buffet restaurants in the Pell City area.
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No White. No Pettway. No win!
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No White. No Pettway. No win!
Always about race with you.
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If we were to eek out a win, it wouldn't be about who we have at qb. But RB, yes. We need Pettway and KJ, imo.
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I personally think all hands will be on deck for the IB for Auburn....minus those season ending injured. I actually feel pretty good about this game. If bama loses, well, they will still play in the ATL. This would be huge for Auburn in its season plus be the giant killer in tuskaloser. Auburn has the best D the tahd will see this year. Pettway/KJ will be the best ground and pound the tahd sees this year. White needs to be given 12-15 chances to get the ball deep/intermediate just to keep from the loaded box.
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Here's a few tidbits to ponder, reflect upon, think about, chew on, munch on or otherwise shove up your ass and store them, only to pull them out later for further consumption.
Points per game:
UA: 40
AU: 34
Points Allowed per game:
UA: 11.4
AU: 14.2
Rushing Offense:
AU: 298 yds per game. 5th in the nation.
UA: 250 yds per game. 13th in the nation
Total Yards Per Game: (Neither ranks in the top 50 in passing)
UA: 477 yds per game. 27th in the nation
AU: 473 yds per game. 30th in the nation
Rushing Defense:
UA: 69 yds per game. #1 in the nation
AU: 118 yds per game. 17th in the nation
Passing Defense:
UA: 176 yds per game
AU: 216 yds per game
Total Defense:
UA: 245 yds per game and 11.4 points to rank #2 overall.
AU: 334 yds per game and 14.2 points to rank #18 overall.
What it comes down to is that our QB is not a huge difference maker. White was efficient. He ran the ball effectively in spots. If JJ just gives us solid, don't beat yourself ball and makes a few plays in the passing game, there's not a ton of separation between these two teams. I didn't look at the numbers, but I imagine Token or RWS will confirm that where Bama really distanced themselves from several teams this year was the defensive turnovers and scoring. Seemed like every time you turned around, someone was picking up a fumble and doing the scoop and score or going pick 6.
So ball control and protecting the pigskin will be at a premium. To me, this says if both teams are healthy and playing at their best, we're talking a 1 to 2 score game. Therefore, mistakes will be the key.
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Here's a few tidbits to ponder, reflect upon, think about, chew on, munch on or otherwise shove up your ass and store them, only to pull them out later for further consumption.
Points per game:
UA: 40
AU: 34
Points Allowed per game:
UA: 11.4
AU: 14.2
Rushing Offense:
AU: 298 yds per game. 5th in the nation.
UA: 250 yds per game. 13th in the nation
Total Yards Per Game: (Neither ranks in the top 50 in passing)
UA: 477 yds per game. 27th in the nation
AU: 473 yds per game. 30th in the nation
Rushing Defense:
UA: 69 yds per game. #1 in the nation
AU: 118 yds per game. 17th in the nation
Passing Defense:
UA: 176 yds per game
AU: 216 yds per game
Total Defense:
UA: 245 yds per game and 11.4 points to rank #2 overall.
AU: 334 yds per game and 14.2 points to rank #18 overall.
What it comes down to is that our QB is not a huge difference maker. White was efficient. He ran the ball effectively in spots. If JJ just gives us solid, don't beat yourself ball and makes a few plays in the passing game, there's not a ton of separation between these two teams. I didn't look at the numbers, but I imagine Token or RWS will confirm that where Bama really distanced themselves from several teams this year was the defensive turnovers and scoring. Seemed like every time you turned around, someone was picking up a fumble and doing the scoop and score or going pick 6.
So ball control and protecting the pigskin will be at a premium. To me, this says if both teams are healthy and playing at their best, we're talking a 1 to 2 score game. Therefore, mistakes will be the key.
I said as much with 98% fewer words, 2 posts above urine.
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So ball control and protecting the pigskin will be at a premium. To me, this says if both teams are healthy and playing at their best, we're talking a 1 to 2 score game. Therefore, mistakes will be the key.
Which is problematic given the MASH unit we're trotting out offensively. You'd like to have a solid core group of guys that are have been handling the ball and working together (in a totally non-gay way, of course) for twelve weeks.
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Listen, I'm as much in the "We beat Bingville!" camp as the rest of you. Realistically, the advantages it will take to do so just aren't there this time around for our team. Not unless the entire opposition develops a case of dysentery the likes of which was last seen circa 1700s.
I'd be ok with that. And can we throw in some bubonic plague, also?
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Which is problematic given the MASH unit we're trotting out offensively. You'd like to have a solid core group of guys that are have been handling the ball and working together (in a totally non-gay way, of course) for twelve weeks.
Mash unit? Did someone go get Spearchunker Jones?
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Mash unit? Did someone go get Spearchunker Jones?
No, but AWK has been lobbying for the part of Hot Lips.
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Without White and Pettway, they cover the spread, imo.
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Without White and Pettway, they cover the spread, imo.
i agree. our defense will keep it tight, tight.
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I'd be ok with that. And can we throw in some bubonic plague, also?
And/or goat AIDS?
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Without White and Pettway, they cover the spread, imo.
By all accounts, I am hearing White and Pettway done for the year. Pettway leaning pro.
I will cheer and cuss like hell, but I have e no great expectations for us in this Iron Bowl.
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By all accounts, I am hearing White and Pettway done for the year. Pettway leaning pro.
I will cheer and cuss like hell, but I have e no great expectations for us in this Iron Bowl.
Marcello just pushed an article that quotes Gus as saying Pettway will play.
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By all accounts, I am hearing White and Pettway done for the year. Pettway leaning pro.
EDIT: Westy beat me to it but here's a link and text.
Pettway just a Sophomore so he can't go pro yet. And this: http://auburn.247sports.com/Bolt/Kamryn-Pettway-to-play-against-Alabama-49183640 (http://auburn.247sports.com/Bolt/Kamryn-Pettway-to-play-against-Alabama-49183640)
Kamryn Pettway to play against Alabama
Running back Kamryn Pettway is returning for the Iron Bowl.
Auburn's leading rusher will travel to Tuscaloosa for the Iron Bowl and will play against No. 1 Alabama, Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said.
"Any time you have someone like that back, it change things," Malzahn said.
Pettway surpassed 1,000 yards for the season against Vanderbilt three weeks ago, injured his left quadricep at the tail-end of a 60-yard run against the Commodores. He did not play in the Tigers' last two games and was replaced by former starter Kerryon Johnson in the lineup.
"It means a lot," Johnson said of Pettway's return. "It means I won't be as tired, I hope. It means you get another 1,000 yard rusher back, that's a very huge deal. ... To have both of us back there together again is nice."
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That said, Gus hedges and says he won't be 100%.
http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2016/11/auburn_running_back_kamryn_pet_6.html#incart_river_mobileshort_index
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Pettway is the one thing that could give us a chance. Hopefully they are correct and he can play. Apparently the reports of his demise were over exaggerated!
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Pettway is the one thing that could give us a chance. Hopefully they are correct and he can play. Apparently the reports of his demise were over exaggerated!
Twirlybird Cox is back too. That matters even if Sean's arm is as fucked up as the skreets fear.
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Marcello just pushed an article that quotes Gus as saying Pettway will play.
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/49/fd/a2/49fda21af8657d9b8e72ff1da0711612.jpg)
https://youtu.be/1UsooqVYxfk
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Pat Dye comes on our local show every Monday during the season. Yesterday, he talked about JJ throwing in practice and said he looks better than he ever has. He made the comment that if Johnson could translate half of how he's throwing it in practice to the real game, he'd be all those things everyone thought he'd be when he took over the starting job last year.
I know he missed that skinny post for 6 and had a couple of throws not quite in sync with the receiver. But for the most part, I thought he looked pretty sharp and accurate. In watching some of it again, there were two throws in a row he put on the money, one to Ryan Davis and the next one to Kyle Davis. Both drops. The throw he made to Kyle Davis on a deep out pattern and laid it in perfectly between 2 defenders was damn fine.
I'm not trying to talk myself or anyone else into thinking JJ is suddenly going to step out on the field at BDS and get back in the Heisman race in one game. I'm just saying Pier One is having a blowout sale on their Fall throw pillows. Wait...how did jmar hack my account?
I'm saying if we get the run game working, JJ can be every bit as effective as Sean if he's not asked to make reads and can get the ball out of his hands quickly. And I don't mean like the backwards pass against LSU last year.
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Pat Dye comes on our local show every Monday during the season. Yesterday, he talked about JJ throwing in practice and said he looks better than he ever has. He made the comment that if Johnson could translate half of how he's throwing it in practice to the real game, he'd be all those things everyone thought he'd be when he took over the starting job last year.
I know he missed that skinny post for 6 and had a couple of throws not quite in sync with the receiver. But for the most part, I thought he looked pretty sharp and accurate. In watching some of it again, there were two throws in a row he put on the money, one to Ryan Davis and the next one to Kyle Davis. Both drops. The throw he made to Kyle Davis on a deep out pattern and laid it in perfectly between 2 defenders was damn fine.
I'm not trying to talk myself or anyone else into thinking JJ is suddenly going to step out on the field at BDS and get back in the Heisman race in one game. I'm just saying Pier One is having a blowout sale on their Fall throw pillows. Wait...how did jmar hack my account?
I'm saying if we get the run game working, JJ can be every bit as effective as Sean if he's not asked to make reads and can get the ball out of his hands quickly. And I don't mean like the backwards pass against LSU last year.
At least that one wasn't intercepted. :facepalm:
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Pat Dye comes on our local show every Monday during the season. Yesterday, he talked about JJ throwing in practice and said he looks better than he ever has. He made the comment that if Johnson could translate half of how he's throwing it in practice to the real game, he'd be all those things everyone thought he'd be when he took over the starting job last year.
I know he missed that skinny post for 6 and had a couple of throws not quite in sync with the receiver. But for the most part, I thought he looked pretty sharp and accurate. In watching some of it again, there were two throws in a row he put on the money, one to Ryan Davis and the next one to Kyle Davis. Both drops. The throw he made to Kyle Davis on a deep out pattern and laid it in perfectly between 2 defenders was damn fine.
I'm not trying to talk myself or anyone else into thinking JJ is suddenly going to step out on the field at BDS and get back in the Heisman race in one game. I'm just saying Pier One is having a blowout sale on their Fall throw pillows. Wait...how did jmar hack my account?
I'm saying if we get the run game working, JJ can be every bit as effective as Sean if he's not asked to make reads and can get the ball out of his hands quickly. And I don't mean like the backwards pass against LSU last year.
I never disliked JJ. I went to the Louisville game thinking we were going to kick ass because of him. But there is just a bit missing. He just isn't the guy that says "here, follow me"!
As a QB, you either have to be super talented, or have that urgent leaderships.
Hopefully he can play out of his mind and give us a chance!
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Honestly, I think he shows up to the game...not like on the bus shows well yeah that too, but JJ shows up like he did in 2014 against Arkansas. Yeah our Heisman hopeful.
We'll be spinning our heads.
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That said, Gus hedges and says he won't be 100%.
http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2016/11/auburn_running_back_kamryn_pet_6.html#incart_river_mobileshort_index
So he'll be in street clothes on the sideline.
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New Playoff Poll:
1. Alabama
2. tOSU
3. Meatchicken
4. Fighting Dabos
5. Huskies
13. Auburn
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I'm still hearing Pet is out. That Gus is just playing some gamemanship!
What is Vegas saying?
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I'm still hearing Pet is out. That Gus is just playing some gamemanship!
What is Vegas saying?
I know but I can't talk about it.
Me and Prowler are probably the only ones that know. Skreets.
Werd up.
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I'm still hearing Pet is out. That Gus is just playing some gamemanship!
What is Vegas saying?
Saw an SEC Network interview with Kerryon earlier tonight and they asked him who would have more yards in the Iron Bowl between him and Pettway. He said he didn't care as long as they won. Kamryn will be there.
If not...I'll start taking tequila shots and main lining heroin by kick off.
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Saw an SEC Network interview with Kerryon earlier tonight and they asked him who would have more yards in the Iron Bowl between him and Pettway. He said he didn't care as long as they won. Kamryn will be there.
If not...I'll start taking tequila shots and main lining heroin by kick off.
Kerryon should have told the Bamer Network that he planned to lay down two-fitty on the Tahd.
jmar's keys to making a New Year's Bowl
So my way is to treat each half like it's a separate game. JJ starts with Kerryon and the reserve backs with the intent of keeping pace- a clean, error free, no sack performance. Would also prefer everyone stay in bounds and let the clock run. IF our offense does it's job in the first half and our secondary doesn't get burned I THINK we can slow their run game enough to stay in it.
That said...if I have Pettway and White I would get them out there in the second half hoping to get a spark which might also inspire our defense. We could always rest them or sit them down if they can't go but this way you get everyone involved and they might defense us a little differently depending on our personnel which could play in our favor.
They have a place kicker that will either drill an unexpected 55 yarder or duck hook one from 30.
Their punter is aces. He regularly pins teams inside the 15 and this is where their defense really tightens the screws.
We have Legatron. We should ALWAYS take the sure points in this game. If we GO FOR anything in this game...say for two or on fourth down, make it on the last possession FOR THE WIN. Let the teams decide who wins, not stupid coaching.
Most of the time about a half dozen plays make the difference. We need to make more than they do.
And yes I have hacked into your account.
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Kerryon should have told the Bamer Network that he planned to lay down two-fitty on the Tahd.
jmar's keys to making a New Year's Bowl
So my way is to treat each half like it's a separate game. JJ starts with Kerryon and the reserve backs with the intent of keeping pace- a clean, error free, no sack performance. Would also prefer everyone stay in bounds and let the clock run. IF our offense does it's job in the first half and our secondary doesn't get burned I THINK we can slow their run game enough to stay in it.
That said...if I have Pettway and White I would get them out there in the second half hoping to get a spark which might also inspire our defense. We could always rest them or sit them down if they can't go but this way you get everyone involved and they might defense us a little differently depending on our personnel which could play in our favor.
They have a place kicker that will either drill an unexpected 55 yarder or duck hook one from 30.
Their punter is aces. He regularly pins teams inside the 15 and this is where their defense really tightens the screws.
We have Legatron. We should ALWAYS take the sure points in this game. If we GO FOR anything in this game...say for two or on fourth down, make it on the last possession FOR THE WIN. Let the teams decide who wins, not stupid coaching.
Most of the time about a half dozen plays make the difference. We need to make more than they do.
And yes I have hacked into your account.
Well put. One week isn't enough to prepare for both. I have always loved the idea of changing the game plan they adjusted for in the second half, there just isn't enough of it. With the Gus bus in overdrive after a jolting first half, Lashlee will unleash the beast for a sure beatdown in the second.
WDE!
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Kerryon should have told the Bamer Network that he planned to lay down two-fitty on the Tahd.
jmar's keys to making a New Year's Bowl
So my way is to treat each half like it's a separate game. JJ starts with Kerryon and the reserve backs with the intent of keeping pace- a clean, error free, no sack performance. Would also prefer everyone stay in bounds and let the clock run. IF our offense does it's job in the first half and our secondary doesn't get burned I THINK we can slow their run game enough to stay in it.
That said...if I have Pettway and White I would get them out there in the second half hoping to get a spark which might also inspire our defense. We could always rest them or sit them down if they can't go but this way you get everyone involved and they might defense us a little differently depending on our personnel which could play in our favor.
They have a place kicker that will either drill an unexpected 55 yarder or duck hook one from 30.
Their punter is aces. He regularly pins teams inside the 15 and this is where their defense really tightens the screws.
We have Legatron. We should ALWAYS take the sure points in this game. If we GO FOR anything in this game...say for two or on fourth down, make it on the last possession FOR THE WIN. Let the teams decide who wins, not stupid coaching.
Most of the time about a half dozen plays make the difference. We need to make more than they do.
And yes I have hacked into your account.
Well, that poses a problem for us sometimes. :facepalm:
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This is always good for a laugh.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ius3tRjJWuQ
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This is always good for a laugh.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ius3tRjJWuQ
If by always you mean "never" then yes.
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Kerryon should have told the Bamer Network that he planned to lay down two-fitty on the Tahd.
jmar's keys to making a New Year's Bowl
So my way is to treat each half like it's a separate game. JJ starts with Kerryon and the reserve backs with the intent of keeping pace- a clean, error free, no sack performance. Would also prefer everyone stay in bounds and let the clock run. IF our offense does it's job in the first half and our secondary doesn't get burned I THINK we can slow their run game enough to stay in it.
That said...if I have Pettway and White I would get them out there in the second half hoping to get a spark which might also inspire our defense. We could always rest them or sit them down if they can't go but this way you get everyone involved and they might defense us a little differently depending on our personnel which could play in our favor.
They have a place kicker that will either drill an unexpected 55 yarder or duck hook one from 30.
Their punter is aces. He regularly pins teams inside the 15 and this is where their defense really tightens the screws.
We have Legatron. We should ALWAYS take the sure points in this game. If we GO FOR anything in this game...say for two or on fourth down, make it on the last possession FOR THE WIN. Let the teams decide who wins, not stupid coaching.
Most of the time about a half dozen plays make the difference. We need to make more than they do.
And yes I have hacked into your account.
While I like and applaud your plan, it is fantasy.
There will be no White and no Pettway.
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I'd really like to know what kind of game plan you guys think would work to beat the ladies in pink this year? I like the idea of working the perimeter with passes and runs (JJ start) with our speedy guys to open up lanes for an 80% Pettway. Mix in KJ and the fucking TE for good measure, then add to that, a couple of defensive TDs to embarrass the Updykes at home.
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While I like and applaud your plan, it is fantasy.
There will be no White and no Pettway.
Pettway will play...White, probably not.
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Pettway will play...White, probably not.
Gonna be JJ I bet
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JJ, Pettway and Kyle Davis.
Book that shit for the win.
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I have a good amount of confidence in J.J.
Just hope he keeps plugging when things go wrong. And I say this because he requires the threat of a run game even if our running backs are only able to net 90 yards or so on the ground. The defense needs this as well to get off the field.
Field position will dictate what we are able to do early on but if you watched the Cowboy game yesterday we need at least two really strong drives to set the tone and rely on our defense and play well enough to get Legatron some shots.
16 or 17 points are all I can see us scoring (if that) so IMO if we are to win, it will have to be a stellar defensive effort, maybe the best by an Auburn team at least in a decade.
We aren't mounting any comebacks against this team. We have to get ahead or at least keep pace, force a mistake and steal a victory.
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Homer wish:
Au 28-27 in an instant classic.
Realistically:
Bama 27-13 with Au playing gutsy but it not being enough. Unless our receivers run perfect routes and get separation I don't see how one of their dbs doesn't get a pick. Jeremy tends to wear his reciever of choice on his sleeve. Fitzpatrick and humphries will eat his lunch if he does that. Here is hoping they take the underneath and bounce the run sideline to sideline to wear the Bama bodybuilder front 7s out.
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JJ, Pettway and Kyle Davis.
Book that shit for the win.
Looked like JJ had great chemistry with Slayton last week.
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Looked like JJ had great chemistry with Slayton last week.
Okay, other than JJ, Pettway, Kyle Davis and Slayton, what have the Romans ever done for us?
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JJ, Pettway and Kyle Davis.
Book that shit for the win.
This plus the entire Auburn defense.
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Okay, other than JJ, Pettway, Kyle Davis and Slayton, what have the Romans ever done for us?
"Those who are Romans should go toward home."
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I expect a defensive, low scoring game that could go either way. I only pray that it doesn't come down to FGs. If it does, Auburn will win.
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I expect a defensive, low scoring game that could go either way. I only pray that it doesn't come down to FGs. If it does, Auburn will win.
Could be. Or Hurts could hit some receivers deep like Ole Miss did and the game gets out of hand.
Which is what I think Auburn will try to force. Gobble up the interior. Keep a few guys free to watch for a Hurts run. Leave Davis/Holsey in one-on-one with Stewart and Ridley.
Only real question about this game is can Auburn move the football? At all? They couldn't against Georgia. They struggled against Clemson, A&M, and LSU. Struggled against Vandy.
Twirlywhirlybird or injuries or whatever, that's the majority of our big games struggling on offense. And we're going up against one of Saban's best defenses at Alabama.
My honest prediction is 31-13 with a late Auburn touchdown to get the 13. Alabama gets a defensive touchdown. I turn the game off by halftime.
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Oh ye of little faith. Putting my kool-aid down and my orange and blue glasses in the garbage, even Kirk Erbstreet said we were the shit this year. I would Loooove to tarnish the turds season. We are the only team that can beat them and they know it. My purdiction doesn't include numbers, just a "W" for the Tigers of Auburn University.
War "FUCKING" Eagle!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b72pX4NwZ2w
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Oh ye of little faith. Putting my kool-aid down and my orange and blue glasses in the garbage, even Kirk Erbstreet said we were the shit this year. I would Loooove to tarnish the turds season. We are the only team that can beat them and they know it. My purdiction doesn't include numbers, just a "W" for the Tigers of Auburn University.
War "FUCKING" Eagle!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b72pX4NwZ2w
You are correct. We ARE the only team that can beat them.
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It's hard to predict because nobody really knows which Alabama or Auburn team you're going to get. There are a ton of injury questions that are unanswered for AU, and Malzahn has kept a lid on it this week. If Pettway is 100%, Auburn is very dangerous. Even without White. Alabama might come out like a world beater after giving 0 fucks about Chattanooga last week. Realistically, I think this game will be closer than most Alabama fans would like for it to be. Auburn has an excellent defense with a better front 7 than LSU, and they will give the OL some problems. Hurts will have his obligatory fumble by halftime and Cam Robinson will keep his 2 false starts per game streak intact. One will be inside the Auburn 5 yard line. This will be a defensive game for most of the first half, but Alabama starts to pull away towards the end of the 3rd and wins by 13. I will scream every time an Alabama jet sweep or screen play gets blown up.
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It's hard to predict because nobody really knows which Alabama or Auburn team you're going to get. There are a ton of injury questions that are unanswered for AU, and Malzahn has kept a lid on it this week. If Pettway is 100%, Auburn is very dangerous. Even without White. Alabama might come out like a world beater after giving 0 fucks about Chattanooga last week. Realistically, I think this game will be closer than most Alabama fans would like for it to be. Auburn has an excellent defense with a better front 7 than LSU, and they will give the OL some problems. Hurts will have his obligatory fumble by halftime and Cam Robinson will keep his 2 false starts per game streak intact. One will be inside the Auburn 5 yard line. This will be a defensive game for most of the first half, but Alabama starts to pull away towards the end of the 3rd and wins by 13. I will scream every time an Alabama jet sweep or screen play gets blown up.
Agree.
Hurt's runs to left side predominantly. (Cam Robinson v. Marlon Davidson) Containment is key here. Our linebackers have to tackle well throughout the game to have a chance.
Auburn's most active rush comes from the left side- Montravious Adams. (v. guard Alphonse Taylor)
Blake Sims showed a case of the nerves in the first half of the game in 2014 only to recover...maybe Hurt's has that freshman game that the talking heads constantly mention.
When Alabama requires a spark it looks to Calvin Ridley and he's a bitch to cover.
Ridley extends drives and over the last several games the Auburn secondary has been allowing too much cushion.
As a fan I'm not fearful of the Alabama running backs grinding us as did Derrick Henry in last season's game.
O.J. Howard should get 4 or 5 targets only I'm hoping you guys bypass that option and are intent on running the ball.
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I really think that Alabama's push to get Hurts more involved in the passing game in the MSU game was both a reaction to what happened at LSU and also looking forward to Auburn. Auburn has the same capability as LSU to contain the run. Hurts is going to have to move the ball in the air today.....and quickly. I don't think that AU's secondary can matchup with Ridley and Stewart one-on-one consistently, though.
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I really think that Alabama's push to get Hurts more involved in the passing game in the MSU game was both a reaction to what happened at LSU and also looking forward to Auburn. Auburn has the same capability as LSU to contain the run. Hurts is going to have to move the ball in the air today.....and quickly. I don't think that AU's secondary can matchup with Ridley and Stewart one-on-one consistently, though.
Stewart is not so much a shallow threat so the focus should be on not allowing a cheapie deep.
Ridley is the key... decrease his output and we force other less desirable choices.
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So far, Roberts up to the task.
Overall just as we expected.
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J.J. locking in on receivers [high schoolish] and making it difficult to advance the sticks.
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Drunk Joe Namath always brings a tear.
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Drunk Joe Namath always brings a tear.
I actually just told my wife I thought he was drunk. Right after I told her "Christ I hate these guys" (Verne and Gary).
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I have a way to deal with Dumbass and Fatass................turn the volume off.
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Looks as if Stephen Roberts came to play.
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We couldn't ask for better from turnover opportunities.
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I fully expect to see Sean White sometime in the second half. This game is winnable.
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White is gonna him in be scoped anyway. Get him in there and let's get Pettway involved.
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JJ is not getting it done and the play calling sucks
Believe White might give us a shot
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JJ is not getting it done and the play calling sucks
Believe White might give a shot
It could be a nerve but if it's a labrum tear he can get a shot and be semi-effective. That might be enough. Could even get us some badly needed run production.
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It could be a nerve but if it's a labrum tear he can get a shot and be semi-effective. That might be enough. Could even get us some badly needed run production.
Need to do something, has Gus taken over play calling
Very vanilla so far, but then bammers defense has alot to do with it too.
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Need to do something, has Gus taken over play calling
Very vanilla so far, but then bammers defense has alot to do with it too.
I have full faith in the play calling. No way we accept one first down without going full bore with everything at our disposal in the second half. This includes playing White and if I know what I know he WILL be able to at least get some midrange balls off accurately.
In it to win it. WDE!
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I'm not sure it would matter much who's at QB, the play calling has been horrible. Maybe try throwing on 1st down, instead of the Whirlybird Formation that usually results in negative yardage. Might as well take a delay of game on 1st down, then punt.
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I'm not sure it would matter much who's at QB, the play calling has been horrible. Maybe try throwing on 1st down, instead of the Whirlybird Formation that usually results in negative yardage. Might as well take a delay of game on 1st down, then punt.
We need the actual threat to complete a pass to open up some lanes to run. J.J. doesn't give us that nor does he give us the end around which is a staple of our offense. We get Pettway involved and it's ON.
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This next possession should tell it all.
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Obviously we won't see White. Not much chance. Not much else to say.
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GUS
(http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/8b/8b18299dc5deb782440d180bba28bdd02e62c574beda19afcfdd6ada75b9264e.jpg)
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Dammit birches. It's just the jitters!
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Holy shit...Chandler Cox is throwing instead of JF III. That says a mouthful.
Second half a total waste.
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No push at the line of scrimmage, constant dumbass play calling, terrible QB play (no threat passing the ball, 8 in the box). Rhett Lashlee needs to be booted.
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No push at the line of scrimmage, constant dumbass play calling, terrible QB play (no threat passing the ball, 8 in the box). Rhett Lashlee needs to be booted.
:facepalm:
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No push at the line of scrimmage, constant dumbass play calling, terrible QB play (no threat passing the ball, 8 in the box). Rhett Lashlee needs to be booted.
I actually think the offense is better if Lashlee was fully in control of it. Gus still has his hands all over it. He's still calling plays. Granted, this was going to be an uphill climb given the QB situation, but you can tell the difference. It seems like when Lashlee is in charge there is some cohesion and identity. You can tell what the offense is. You saw it for a few games when the announcement was made that it was his show now. When Gus is calling it, it's this jumbled mish-mash of plays where you may get that one to hit, but it's going to take you 3 drives and a lot of negative plays to get there. There's no strategy to it, you're just throwing things against the wall. I'm sure Lashlee will be the one thrown under the bus, though.
Note: The offense has generally been fucked up before Lashlee came to Auburn. QB play has been iffy before Lashlee came to Auburn. Player evaluation was iffy before Lashlee came to Auburn. Just saying, the problem MIGHT be Gus. Just maybe.
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Offense looked like a monkey fucking a football today.
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Offense looked like a monkey fucking a football today.
Looks like we went back in time all the way back to climpson.
"Well it didn't work against clemson but that was a couple of months ago, should work now"
I guess that's our mentality now.
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Looks like we went back in time all the way back to climpson.
"Well it didn't work against clemson but that was a couple of months ago, should work now"
I guess that's our mentality now.
There is no mentality...there is only Zuel.
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There is no mentality...there is only Zuel.
Think I'd rather have Zuel for OC
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When my wife is calling for Gus Malzahns head, we have a problem. What...the ...hell.
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There is no mentality...there is only Zuel.
Gozar the gozarian?
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Art Briles, you have a call holding on line 1.
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There is no mentality...there is only Zuel.
-10 it's Zuul.
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Art Briles, you have a call holding on line 1.
Is it a call about rape?
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Bring in Art Briles, sign his former QB that's in JUCO right now Jarrett Stidman, move JF3 to slot receiver, have a badass offense that puts a lot of points on the board.
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Bring in Art Briles, sign his former QB that's in JUCO right now Jarrett Stidman, move JF3 to slot receiver, have a badass offense that puts a lot of points on the board.
Won't work. Gus is skeered. If he thinks he is overmatched, he'll do what he did today and what he did against Clemson and so many others.
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Is it a call about rape?
I like rape
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After Vanderbilt beat Tennessee, the announcers said that the Sugar Bowl officials could pick Auburn, if they remain higher ranked.
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After Vanderbilt beat Tennessee, the announcers said that the Sugar Bowl officials could pick Auburn, if they remain higher ranked.
Arky, ga, ole miss, Aggie, tenn, fla - at least we're not all alone here. Seems to be a case of last man standing. And fla will lose another one.
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I'm so confused. Who the fuck is calling our plays? The person that called the Clemson, A&M and Bama games was not the same person that called the remainder of games we played. In the majority of the games (ostensibly after Gus gave up the playcalling...after making a big fucking stink about taking the playcalling BACK OVER during the offseason) we had an identity and personnel consistency that put the offense in positions to win games. You could lay the play charts for the 3 outlier games side-by-side-by-side and I'll guarandamntee you that they are nearly interchangeable. It's like a fingerprint and the person to whom that smelly, rotten-crotch zombie finger belongs should never be allowed to call plays for anyone at anytime anywhere. Ever.
The Gushlee umbilical needs to be cut. Rhett is the creepy 7 year old who still breast feeds. He may be the brains behind the operation, but as long as he's here we'll never truly know who is responsible for the offensive play calling. Does it matter? Not really, the results wind up the same anyway, but if there is an identifiable problem (hypothetically: Rhett sucks chafed camel taint but Gus is covering for him because of their relationship) perhaps we could fix it.
The injuries at inopportune times were a handicap for sure, but this season was lost by the offensive coaches. Every loss was completely avoidable this season. If they don't take the gameplan for the 2016 Auburn/OMiss game and study it morning, noon, night and at every fucking deuce-dropping, then they are proving that they refuse to analyze past results and learn from them. We've seen that they certainly refuse to acknowledge the total failure of the "turnstile QB with FB Wildcat whirly-bird" playbook.
All of that said, we're probably going to the Sugar Bowl...so we got that going for us...which is nice.
Also: Gus should have to give Kevin Steele half of his salary for this season.
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I'm so confused. Who the fuck is calling our plays? The person that called the Clemson, A&M and Bama games was not the same person that called the remainder of games we played. In the majority of the games (ostensibly after Gus gave up the playcalling...after making a big fucking stink about taking the playcalling BACK OVER during the offseason) we had an identity and personnel consistency that put the offense in positions to win games. You could lay the play charts for the 3 outlier games side-by-side-by-side and I'll guarandamntee you that they are nearly interchangeable. It's like a fingerprint and the person to whom that smelly, rotten-crotch zombie finger belongs should never be allowed to call plays for anyone at anytime anywhere. Ever.
The Gushlee umbilical needs to be cut. Rhett is the creepy 7 year old who still breast feeds. He may be the brains behind the operation, but as long as he's here we'll never truly know who is responsible for the offensive play calling. Does it matter? Not really, the results wind up the same anyway, but if there is an identifiable problem (hypothetically: Rhett sucks chafed camel taint but Gus is covering for him because of their relationship) perhaps we could fix it.
The injuries at inopportune times were a handicap for sure, but this season was lost by the offensive coaches. Every loss was completely avoidable this season. If they don't take the gameplan for the 2016 Auburn/OMiss game and study it morning, noon, night and at every fucking deuce-dropping, then they are proving that they refuse to analyze past results and learn from them. We've seen that they certainly refuse to acknowledge the total failure of the "turnstile QB with FB Wildcat whirly-bird" playbook.
All of that said, we're probably going to the Sugar Bowl...so we got that going for us...which is nice.
Also: Gus should have to give Kevin Steele half of his salary for this season.
It's been the recurring theme in virtually every loss under Malzahn. Not just this year, but in his entire career. I texted a couple of peeps after the second series and just said we have zero chance today. Why? Because it was painfully obvious that the offensive game plan consisted of shitting the bed and fucking ourselves, not necessarily in that order. It's not going to change.
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It's been the recurring theme in virtually every loss under Malzahn. Not just this year, but in his entire career. I texted a couple of peeps after the second series and just said we have zero chance today. Why? Because it was painfully obvious that the offensive game plan consisted of shitting the bed and fucking ourselves, not necessarily in that order. It's not going to change.
Agreed. And I would be willing to bet that the fucking ourselves is more on Gus than it is on Rhett. But either way, I agree with Wes that we need a new O-Coord so we will know for sure.
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Arky, ga, ole miss, Aggie, tenn, fla - at least we're not all alone here. Seems to be a case of last man standing. And fla will lose another one.
Ole Miss isn't bowl eligible, unless their APR gets them in.
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What I thought I saw last night was Gus meddling too much in the offense. Just before the first Chandler Cox pass attempt was going to happen, Gus gets scared and sprints down the sideline to call a timeout just before the ball is snapped and a WR was wide ass open in the end zone for Cox to throw/toss/punt/behind the back heave to for a TD. That knee jerk did two things detrimental to the offense. 1. It kept them from scoring a TD on that play and really being in the game. 2. It showed their hand to the point that the next time they actually ran it, the WR was covered.
That timeout was the point that I knew the reigns had not really been handed over to the boy wonder.
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Ole Miss isn't bowl eligible, unless their APR gets them in.
Exactly. Just one less team. Everyone around us or right behind us is falling too.
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Agreed. And I would be willing to bet that the fucking ourselves is more on Gus than it is on Rhett. But either way, I agree with Wes that we need a new O-Coord so we will know for sure.
1. Would it matter? If this is truly gus, wouldn't he just f it up again? Meddling is meddling no?
2. Hypothetically say he gets briles. On paper it's a home run. But what about the media shitstorm, what will go through players' parents heads and what other coaches will say? We can say we don't care what they think or say, but it matters. It could devastate recruiting.
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Exactly. Just one less team. Everyone around us or right behind us is falling too.
Yup, once bama beats UF, every team besides them will be 8-4 or worse.
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2. Hypothetically say he gets briles. On paper it's a home run. But what about the media shitstorm, what will go through players' parents heads and what other coaches will say? We can say we don't care what they think or say, but it matters. It could devastate recruiting.
The players would be happy...they'd get to rape the shit outta the women at the #6 dance.
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For the record, I want no part of Briles. That dude is a disgusting piece of shit. The shit storm would be horrible. And this is from a guy that wanted Petrino.
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For the record, I want no part of Briles. That dude is a disgusting piece of shit. The shit storm would be horrible. And this is from a guy that wanted Petrino.
Total agreement.
But I will take Stidham if he wants to enroll and play.
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Total agreement.
But I will take Stidham if he wants to enroll and play.
Let's play that game.
Tell me why that kid -- or any adequate quarterback -- would want to be at Auburn right now. You come in with three, four or five stars and leave with grass stains or bench marks on your ass.
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Let's play that game.
Tell me why that kid -- or any adequate quarterback -- would want to be at Auburn right now. You come in with three, four or five stars and leave with grass stains or bench marks on your ass.
Because at that level they all believe that they're the man. They will succeed where the others failed.
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For the record, I want no part of Briles. That dude is a disgusting piece of shit. The shit storm would be horrible. And this is from a guy that wanted Petrino.
Agree on Art.
But what about the son?
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Agree on Art.
But what about the son?
Does he pray like Joel Olsteen?
Probably not then.
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Agree on Art.
But what about the son?
Kendall Briles would be good, maybe better.
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Kendall Briles would be good, maybe better.
Wouldn't have much issue with Kendall. What art did was despicable.
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Wouldn't have much issue with Kendall. What art did was despicable.
https://youtu.be/lwuPKNA2QDo
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https://youtu.be/lwuPKNA2QDo
Deplorable even.
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Russell Wilson was a possibility several years back.
I say entertain any transfer if they are a good fit.
Having Stidham might relieve us of this JFIII dilemma at QB.
We have Gus Malzahn.
And like a blind hog finding an acorn, he accidently discovers a modern day version of Earl Campbell at second team H-back.
We need all the help we can get!