A disturbing pattern to me is what I perceive to be quitting. Maybe that's a strong word and yes, it's only my perception, but in 3 of the 4 losses, I was saying the same thing. When the tables started turning at Clemson, it appaeared they just quit trying and played out the string, even though they still had some opportunities. They showed very little fight against LSU once they got down and at UGay, wow.
There were a couple of opportunities that didn't go their way Saturday, the first one being on the very first drive. They clearly stopped the runner short of the first down and even Danielson kept saying he was surprised that wasn't reviewed because the runner didn't come close. We didn't get the 3 and out and UGay promptly ran down the field and scored. The second was obviously the fumble recovery. Down 14-7 with momentum going UGay's way, we get the ball back around midfield and decide..naaa...we don't want it.
No, I don't think we beat that team under any circumstances Saturday, but a couple of breaks here and there would have given this team a fighting chance. As it was, once things started going down hill, it looked like Auburn laid down. 1 punt the entire game. ONE.