I Can't Pull for Alabama

[GH2001]

Spoiled whiney little bitches some of you are. 2012 is only two years removed and some of you guys forget what REALLY bad football looks like. Good grief. Just like politics, emotions drive everything now.

[Townhallsavoy]

Spoiled whiney little bitches some of you are. 2012 is only two years removed and some of you guys forget what REALLY bad football looks like. Good grief. Just like politics, emotions drive everything now.

Yep.

Could have been 63-21 with Auburn fans having a glimmer of hope because a short, FCS-caliber quarterback threw a shitty pass to a gangly tight end that scraggled over Texas A&M's fourth stringers for a touchdown. 

We could also instead of looking at SEC championship scenarios that are legit possibilities for us be staring at two horrific blowout shut outs against our arch-rivals. 

[GH2001]

Yep.

Could have been 63-21 with Auburn fans having a glimmer of hope because a short, FCS-caliber quarterback threw a shitty pass to a gangly tight end that scraggled over Texas A&M's fourth stringers for a touchdown. 

We could also instead of looking at SEC championship scenarios that are legit possibilities for us be staring at two horrific blowout shut outs against our arch-rivals.

And I'm not trying to be a homer. Far from it. Its more of an observation that we really have lost perspective on what bad is and, like Chad said, starting to eerily sound like Bammers in many ways.

As Prowler summed up nicely...we are probably just some self inflicted fuck ups against MSU and Aggy away from being undefeated. EJ is also working with less than a full deck on D and thats even when Gus is feeling kind enough to play Whitehead and Mincy full time. People can keep calling for his head all they want. Pruitt is even proving at UGA that you can't work miracles with serious personnel issues. It is what it is.

All of this said, we still have an excellent chance at having double digit wins this year. And against THAT schedule? Fuck me.

[Townhallsavoy]

And I'm not trying to be a homer. Far from it. Its more of an observation that we really have lost perspective on what bad is and, like Chad said, starting to eerily sound like Bammers in many ways.

As Prowler summed up nicely...we are probably just some self inflicted fuck ups against MSU and Aggy away from being undefeated. EJ is also working with less than a full deck on D and thats even when Gus is feeling kind enough to play Whitehead and Mincy full time. People can keep calling for his head all they want. Pruitt is even proving at UGA that you can't work miracles with serious personnel issues. It is what it is.

All of this said, we still have an excellent chance at having double digit wins this year. And against THAT schedule? Fuck me.

We all also need to consider the injury bug.  Particularly with Lawson being out.  A Clowney-esque talent that was dominating as a freshman.  Imagine if we had him this year as a sophomore. 

But I still don't like the secondary being this bad.  We can say talent all day long, but when the same plays over and over again are going for 50+ yard touchdowns, that's a strategy issue. 

[dallaswareagle]

We all also need to consider the injury bug.  Particularly with Lawson being out.  A Clowney-esque talent that was dominating as a freshman.  Imagine if we had him this year as a sophomore. 

But I still don't like the secondary being this bad.  We can say talent all day long, but when the same plays over and over again are going for 50+ yard touchdowns, that's a strategy issue.

This is all I am saying. Good coaching can make up the difference in lack of our talent or their betterment of talent.  Ahead- The game in, game out missed assignments get really tiring after awhile. 

I remember 2012 and the abortion that our football team was. I see no reason not to expect wins against teams like A&M in 2014.   

[Shug Dye]

I'm with K on this. Even if all the dominoes fall our way, we do not deserve to go to Atlanta and we damn sure wouldn't win in the playoffs. I'm on the fence about our team always thinking that we will win if it's close...on one hand it's great that they never lose heart...but on the other, I need your ass to get tight thinking that we might actually lose.

I just can't put my finger on what is WRONG. I mean I see the dozens of mistakes we are making every damn game...but I am talking about Why it isn't clicking. I do not think Ellis or anyone else suddenly forgot how to fucking coach. I do not think our players give up. I just don't know what the fuck it is.

And right now, as it stands, we do not deserve to be there. We would just fuck it up.


Oh. And bring back Tracy Quinton Rocker please.

[Townhallsavoy]

I'm with K on this. Even if all the dominoes fall our way, we do not deserve to go to Atlanta and we damn sure wouldn't win in the playoffs. I'm on the fence about our team always thinking that we will win if it's close...on one hand it's great that they never lose heart...but on the other, I need your ass to get tight thinking that we might actually lose.

I just can't put my finger on what is WRONG. I mean I see the dozens of mistakes we are making every damn game...but I am talking about Why it isn't clicking. I do not think Ellis or anyone else suddenly forgot how to fucking coach. I do not think our players give up. I just don't know what the fuck it is.

And right now, as it stands, we do not deserve to be there. We would just fuck it up.


Oh. And bring back Tracy Quinton Rocker please.

What is this "We don't deserve" to be there bullshit? 

Outside of Miss State, what team deserves to be there at this point?  And if they lose two games, how would that mean that we don't deserve to be there? 

Miss State beat us fairly soundly - though I still think we would have beat them on a neutral site or at home - but Texas A&M beat us because of one problem that killed us the first twenty minutes of the game.  I don't know why the fumble-itis got us at the end of the game, but we went on a 21-6 run in the 2nd half and were one yard away from it being a 28-6 run for one of the most exciting comebacks of the season. 

And wouldn't win the playoffs?  Because of Florida State (no where near the team they were last year)?  Oregon?  Hahaha.  Baylor?  What team out there scares you into thinking we couldn't win on a neutral field? 

[ssgaufan]

What is this "We don't deserve" to be there bullshit? 

Outside of Miss State, what team deserves to be there at this point?  And if they lose two games, how would that mean that we don't deserve to be there? 

Miss State beat us fairly soundly - though I still think we would have beat them on a neutral site or at home - but Texas A&M beat us because of one problem that killed us the first twenty minutes of the game.  I don't know why the fumble-itis got us at the end of the game, but we went on a 21-6 run in the 2nd half and were one yard away from it being a 28-6 run for one of the most exciting comebacks of the season. 

And wouldn't win the playoffs?  Because of Florida State (no where near the team they were last year)?  Oregon?  Hahaha.  Baylor?  What team out there scares you into thinking we couldn't win on a neutral field?

Seeing as how aTm just beat us at HOME, I'm not sure we could beat any of those on a neutral site.

Some of y'all can try to justify our issues as much as you can, but in the end, we still have some serious issues on this team.

[jmar]

Its pretty clear the staff is good with any kind of win. As a fan I'm not so comfortable with that but then my job doesn't depend on a W. So let's not be critical because they are doing the best they can people. Stop it with the lofty aspirations... and death to jmar!

[WiregrassTiger]

Its pretty clear the staff is good with any kind of win. As a fan I'm not so comfortable with that but then my job doesn't depend on a W. So let's not be critical because they are doing the best they can people. Stop it with the lofty aspirations... and death to jmar!

I don't think we'll have a consensus on this, except of course the death to jmar part. On everything else there are likely varying opinions.

[jmar]

I don't think we'll have a consensus on this, except of course the death to jmar part. On everything else there are likely varying opinions.

Yeah I'm not much of a rah rah type. I can revel in victory but I fail as a cheerleader.

[War Eagle!!!]

What is this "We don't deserve" to be there bullshit? 

Outside of Miss State, what team deserves to be there at this point?  And if they lose two games, how would that mean that we don't deserve to be there? 

Miss State beat us fairly soundly - though I still think we would have beat them on a neutral site or at home - but Texas A&M beat us because of one problem that killed us the first twenty minutes of the game.  I don't know why the fumble-itis got us at the end of the game, but we went on a 21-6 run in the 2nd half and were one yard away from it being a 28-6 run for one of the most exciting comebacks of the season. 

And wouldn't win the playoffs?  Because of Florida State (no where near the team they were last year)?  Oregon?  Hahaha.  Baylor?  What team out there scares you into thinking we couldn't win on a neutral field?

Agreed.

But I do think that TCU and Bayor are pretty fucking good. Personally, I think TCU could score 70 on us.

[dallaswareagle]

What is this "We don't deserve" to be there bullshit? 

Outside of Miss State, what team deserves to be there at this point?  And if they lose two games, how would that mean that we don't deserve to be there? 

Miss State beat us fairly soundly - though I still think we would have beat them on a neutral site or at home - but Texas A&M beat us because of one problem that killed us the first twenty minutes of the game.  I don't know why the fumble-itis got us at the end of the game, but we went on a 21-6 run in the 2nd half and were one yard away from it being a 28-6 run for one of the most exciting comebacks of the season. 

And wouldn't win the playoffs?  Because of Florida State (no where near the team they were last year)?  Oregon?  Hahaha.  Baylor?  What team out there scares you into thinking we couldn't win on a neutral field?

Us.  Sorry, but as inconsistent as we are on defensive you just don't know which team is going to show up.

[WiregrassTiger]

Yeah I'm not much of a rah rah type. I can revel in victory but I fail as a cheerleader.

Don't beat yourself up jmar. You are a failure at much more than just cheerleading, I'm sure.

[wesfau2]

I don't think anyone is appreciating how unlikely last year's run was.  This is only Gus's 2nd year and we're way ahead of schedule.

Simmahdonna.

[jmar]

I don't think anyone is appreciating how unlikely last year's run was.  This is only Gus's 2nd year and we're way ahead of schedule.

Simmahdonna.

Once we get this defense built the skies the limit.

[The Prowler]

Everyone that's saying that Auburn doesn't deserve going to the SEC Championship Game...

Raise your hand if you'd be happy if Auburn went to the SEC Championship Game and won.
My hand is raised...both of them actually...as I'm praising the Lord for the miracle he gave us lowly fans.

Raise your hand or hands if you'd be happy to see Auburn in the Championship Playoff.
My hands are still raised from the first statement.

Do I think it's possible? Yes. Probable? No to both.

[WiregrassTiger]

Everyone that's saying that Auburn doesn't deserve going to the SEC Championship Game...

Raise your hand if you'd be happy if Auburn went to the SEC Championship Game and won.
My hand is raised...both of them actually...as I'm praising the Lord for the miracle he gave us lowly fans.

Raise your hand or hands if you'd be happy to see Auburn in the Championship Playoff.
My hands are still raised from the first statement.

Do I think it's possible? Yes. Probable? No to both.

I thought you were an atheist.
Yes, I'm thankfull to God for the miraculous turnaround from 2012. Thank you Lord for bringing Gus home.

But how many national chpionships could we have won with a decent tackling defense? The answer is 2. If we don't develop more pass rush from the front 4 and improve tackling in the back these remaining games, I'm praying for new defensive coaches.

[dallaswareagle]

Everyone that's saying that Auburn doesn't deserve going to the SEC Championship Game...

Raise your hand if you'd be happy if Auburn went to the SEC Championship Game and won.
My hand is raised...both of them actually...as I'm praising the Lord for the miracle he gave us lowly fans.

Raise your hand or hands if you'd be happy to see Auburn in the Championship Playoff.
My hands are still raised from the first statement.

Do I think it's possible? Yes. Probable? No to both.

 

[War Eagle!!!]

I am not going to pull for Alabama, but I am not going to be upset if they win. If both Auburn and Alabama win, November 29th decides who goes to the SEC Championship game.

Because CBS picked up the Egg Bowl, we will know early into the Iron Bowl if the winner goes to Atlanta.

Fuck all of you saying you don't want to go or that we don't deserve to go. That is the most assinine thing I have read. If Auburn beat UGA and Alabama at home, and wins the SEC, y'all can kiss my ass if you don't want Auburn to be a part of the playoffs.

That's the dumbest shit I have read on here. And with a site that has some of the posters the X has, that is saying a lot.