Dear Dan Mullen:

Kaos · « **on:** September 26, 2009, 04:15:42 PM »

Fuck you.

Next time, how about not trying to get cute, you fucking bitch.

Signed,
Anthony Dixon

wesfau2 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2009, 04:17:05 PM »

No shit.

Any 3rd or 4th and short you could count on play action. Just pound Dixon and enjoy winning.

jadennis · « **Reply #2 on:** September 26, 2009, 04:21:16 PM »

I felt that way in the moment, but we don't need every top SEC team to keep looking like poop. If anything, it makes our win over MSU look pretty impressive. I want to beat some of these teams when they're at or near the top (Ole Miss, LSU, Alabama, etc).

If the whole league looks like a bunch of 4-4 teams, that won't help our cause.

On another note....Les Miles stock portfolio reported 87% gains in the fiscal year ending September 1, 2009. He is officially the luckiest mother f-er alive.

boartitz · « **Reply #3 on:** September 26, 2009, 04:27:03 PM »

+7 for me in the bottle game. Whew.

The Prowler · « **Reply #4 on:** September 26, 2009, 05:28:03 PM »

I think LSU will drop a couple of spots in the polls. I'm predictin' they'll be 9th or 10th in the polls come Sunday evening. BTW, screw handing off to Dixon, how 'bout a fuckin' QB sneak????? Not a fake handoff to the fullback 2 yards off the line of scrimmage, then run behind him. Just quick snap the damn ball and tuck it between the Center and the Guard....Geez, it ain't that fuckin' hard. If that play was called and they still weren't able to get it, then they didn't deserve to win the game, because the OL couldn't get a 3" push.

I also agree that it wouldn't look good for the SEC to have a crappy/scrappy MSU team beat an Overrated LSU team. It'd somewhat be similar to UK beating UF, although it's exciting and everything, but I kinda like having an SEC team being #1, unless that team wears crimson and white (lol). I mean, I want UF to be #1 when Auburn beats them in the SEC Championship Game....

RWS · « **Reply #5 on:** September 26, 2009, 06:25:54 PM »

Quote from: wesfau2 on September 26, 2009, 04:17:05 PM

No shit.

Any 3rd or 4th and short you could count on play action. Just pound Dixon and enjoy winning.

Dixon had it all the fucking way.....

Jumbo · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2009, 05:34:02 AM »

Quote from: The Prowler on September 26, 2009, 05:28:03 PM

I think LSU will drop a couple of spots in the polls. I'm predictin' they'll be 9th or 10th in the polls come Sunday evening. BTW, screw handing off to Dixon, how 'bout a fuckin' QB sneak????? Not a fake handoff to the fullback 2 yards off the line of scrimmage, then run behind him. Just quick snap the damn ball and tuck it between the Center and the Guard....Geez, it ain't that fuckin' hard. If that play was called and they still weren't able to get it, then they didn't deserve to win the game, because the OL couldn't get a 3" push.

I also agree that it wouldn't look good for the SEC to have a crappy/scrappy MSU team beat an Overrated LSU team. It'd somewhat be similar to UK beating UF, although it's exciting and everything, but I kinda like having an SEC team being #1, unless that team wears crimson and white (lol). I mean, I want UF to be #1 when Auburn beats them in the SEC Championship Game....

That's hard to get.

Thrilla · « **Reply #7 on:** September 28, 2009, 01:15:58 PM »

So what's the difference between Mississippi State and a $3 whore?

Godfather · « **Reply #8 on:** September 28, 2009, 01:53:36 PM »

In a related note:

Thanks for the time out.

Signed,
Charles Weiss

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #9 on:** September 28, 2009, 02:00:17 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on September 28, 2009, 01:53:36 PM

In a related note:

Thanks for the time out.

Signed,
Charles Weiss

Amen. I was getting ready to spike the ball when the whistle blew.

Signed,
Jimmy Clausen

Thrilla · « **Reply #10 on:** September 28, 2009, 02:35:35 PM »

Quote from: Thrilla on September 28, 2009, 01:15:58 PM

So what's the difference between Mississippi State and a $3 whore?

The $3 whore won't choke on 3 inches.

I'll be here all night, don't forget to tip your waitresses

Godfather · « **Reply #11 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:03:01 PM »

Quote from: Thrilla on September 28, 2009, 02:35:35 PM

The $3 whore won't choke on 3 inches.

See I was thinking...It's easy to scoa with a $3 dolla hoe

Aubie16 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:15:10 PM »

Quote from: jadennis on September 26, 2009, 04:21:16 PM

I felt that way in the moment, but we don't need every top SEC team to keep looking like poop. If anything, it makes our win over MSU look pretty impressive. I want to beat some of these teams when they're at or near the top (Ole Miss, LSU, Alabama, etc).

If the whole league looks like a bunch of 4-4 teams, that won't help our cause.

Bullshit. bullshit. bullshit.

Our only goal this season should be to make it to the SEC Championship game. Win the West. That is all that matters. I don't understand why we need to look impressive. The only time you need wins that make you look good is if you are competing for a spot in the BCS Championship game. We won't be doing that this year.

If LSU had lost that game, they would likely have 2 SEC losses after playing Florida. That would set up the Iron Bowl as a potential SEC West championship game. I would take that in a heart beat.

We need to cheer all the teams in the East to lay it to the West as well as cheer for Ms. St and Arkansas to take it to bammer, LSU, and possibly Ole Miss (less so after South Carolina helped us out).

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:19:45 PM »

Quote from: Aubie16 on September 28, 2009, 03:15:10 PM

Bullshit. bullshit. bullshit.

Our only goal this season should be to make it to the SEC Championship game. Win the West. That is all that matters. I don't understand why we need to look impressive. The only time you need wins that make you look good is if you are competing for a spot in the BCS Championship game. We won't be doing that this year.

If LSU had lost that game, they would likely have 2 SEC losses after playing Florida. That would set up the Iron Bowl as a potential SEC West championship game. I would take that in a heart beat.

We need to cheer all the teams in the East to lay it to the West as well as cheer for Ms. St and Arkansas to take it to bammer, LSU, and possibly Ole Miss (less so after South Carolina helped us out).

Right, because THIS type approach worked well for us in 2004.

Aubie16 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 28, 2009, 05:44:49 PM »

Quote from: AuburnChopper2.0 on September 28, 2009, 03:19:45 PM

Right, because THIS type approach worked well for us in 2004.

Do you really think we are going 13-0? I just don't see it this year. You are right that the polls and impressive wins matter if you are in BCS contention...but I don't see us being a top 3-4 team this year. And if you aren't top 3-4...the polls don't matter at all. It's all about winning the West and the SEC.

AuburnChopper 3.0 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2009, 06:29:39 PM »

Quote from: Aubie16 on September 28, 2009, 05:44:49 PM

Do you really think we are going 13-0? I just don't see it this year. You are right that the polls and impressive wins matter if you are in BCS contention...but I don't see us being a top 3-4 team this year. And if you aren't top 3-4...the polls don't matter at all. It's all about winning the West and the SEC.

It doesn't mean we're going to go 13-0, no. However, until you lose, and you're out of it, you're goal, should be to win, and in this day and age, that means winning impressively where and when possible.

Period.

jadennis · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2009, 11:08:03 PM »

Is Dan Mullen calling the plays for the Cowboys at the 1 yd line?

The Cowboys are averaging over 8 yards per carry yet they throw two stupid passes from the 1 yd line.

Kaos · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2009, 11:08:29 PM »

Quote from: AuburnChopper2.0 on September 28, 2009, 03:19:45 PM

Right, because THIS type approach worked well for us in 2004.

The ignorance of this comment is astounding.

AUChizad · « **Reply #18 on:** September 29, 2009, 09:08:30 AM »

I don't care what anyone says. You should want to be ranked as high as possible, no matter what.

I think that goal of SEC West is highly attainable. And if we get that we should at least get the Sugar Bowl. Won't happen if we're sitting at #19 at the end of the year.

And what if? If the cards fall right for us and we win the SEC? (shouldn't have to be 13-0. We're the only ones in the SEC that can do that. LSU can go with 2 losses) We WILL be overlooked for an overrated team from another conference. And our complacency will be to blame.

And what gets you into the top slots? Obviously being there the year before and preseason. The longer you stay in there, the more liberally they move you up when you win.

And finally, rankings = exposure. We won't get more than a five second mention in passing until we're in the top 25. Get in the Top 10 and you get Game Day commercials with Herbie & Fowler rolling Toomer's.

Kaos · « **Reply #19 on:** September 29, 2009, 09:47:08 AM »

Quote from: AUChizad on September 29, 2009, 09:08:30 AM

I don't care what anyone says. You should want to be ranked as high as possible, no matter what.

I think that goal of SEC West is highly attainable. And if we get that we should at least get the Sugar Bowl. Won't happen if we're sitting at #19 at the end of the year.

And what if? If the cards fall right for us and we win the SEC? (shouldn't have to be 13-0. We're the only ones in the SEC that can do that. LSU can go with 2 losses) We WILL be overlooked for an overrated team from another conference. And our complacency will be to blame.

And what gets you into the top slots? Obviously being there the year before and preseason. The longer you stay in there, the more liberally they move you up when you win.

And finally, rankings = exposure. We won't get more than a five second mention in passing until we're in the top 25. Get in the Top 10 and you get Game Day commercials with Herbie & Fowler rolling Toomer's.

I understand what you're saying, but you're trying to assert control over something that can't be controlled. "Being ranked" is an unrealistic goal. How is "complacency" to blame for that? Do you want to march on Poll Headquarters and demand respect? Pass a law requiring Auburn to be ranked? Complacency has nothing to do with anything.

First goal should always be to win the West. It's the only way to win the SEC. To that end, losses by other West teams open that path. Damn straight I wanted MSU to score and beat LSU. Damn straight I want Ole Miss and LSU to beat Bama.

Second goal should be to win the SEC. Can't do that unless you win the West.

If you take care of those two things, anything beyond will take care of itself. It's not something you have control over.

Sometimes, you're right, it doesn't work out that well. We got hosed in 2004. Out of our control.
In 2000 we won the West and lost to Peyton Manning 30-29. That was a game we just should have let them score at the end. They could not stop us and if we'd let them score with a minute or two on the clock, we could have scored to win. But we kept trying on defense. Anyway...

That team didn't get a whole lot of poll respect. We ended up on the fringe of the Top 20 despite playing in the SEC-CG. Bowl selection was sort of weak, too.