I'm about to spike some Warn Meters up in this bitch.
I don't pretend to know the dynamics of how the offensive game plans are formed, and who exactly is calling and/or approving the plays. I know I have been consistent since the start of the season in questioning the lack of any rhyme or reason with regard to that.
But, Saturday night was mind boggling. Folks, we only had 4 first downs late in the 4th quarter. And so much of it was because on 3rd down after 3rd down, the common cry from the stands was, "That's all you've got?" Eventually, the repeat performances of running straight into the middle of the line on another 3rd and 7, turned into boos. And rightfully so.
The last two drives of the game that resulted in an interception and a TD, saw Auburn actually moving the ball, mostly through the air. I heard many say, well that was because Ole Miss was playing soft. However, look at the plays they were running. Short to intermediate pass plays that are a staple of just about every team in the country. We only run them in desperation.
I completely acknowledge that there has been a gap in overall talent between our guys, and the last 4 teams we've played. And from what I've seen from this staff so far on the cruitin' trail, we should be able to close that gap sooner than later. But right now, it's just plain frustrating to get beat, due in large part to such head scratching use of the talent we do have.