Welp, another weak performance where the offense can only muster 10 points on the day. Another opportunity late to put a game on ice, only to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. It was a total team effort, from dropped TD passes, to total whiffs on blocks at crucial times, to coaches going into a shell offensively with the lead, and finally, to DJ Fuckins calling the best possible defense….for Mizzou….to pick up a first down from their own 5. Yeah, I think playing a soft zone while the lone 3 rushers all crash down inside is a stellar idea. Dumb ass!!!
I’m not going the time to change coaches route. I’m not letting myself get caught up in any talk of dysfunction, nor am I going the AU Fambly, remain calm and sing Kumbaya, my Lord. In my opinion, and that’s all I’ve got, Freeze will get at least another year to get it turned around. It’s pretty clear that the AU fanbase, and many on here, had mixed reactions about the hire. But, isn’t that the case with every new coach? Weren’t all the same questions asked when we hired Chiz, Gus and Hasbeenz?
I finally came to the conclusions that there are no “Home run hires”. Not initially anyway. With any program, you have to give it time to see if it’s a fit. As I was texting with my VIP friends, you know, the cool people, I was saying Florida hired Billy Napier. He was a hot ticket coaching at a Group of 5 school. How has that worked out so far? Tennessee took UCF’s coach, and so far, so good for them. Bama replaced a legend with Kaden BeDoor, and typical Bama fan wants his ass run out the door. We decided to see if U Free, who has won a decent amount of games at 3 previous stops, could take us to the promised land. In the college football world, these are all elite athletic programs. You have to take a chance and see if it’s the right fit.
Assuming Freeze will be at Auburn in 2025, he has two priorities, IMO, quarterback and O-line. The QB position speaks for itself. He fucked up by rolling with Thorne, and he’d better fix it. No need to say anything else on that. As I said prior to the season, I think….I hope….the line will be better with experience and the addition of Percy Lewis. The reality is, they’re not. Same schleps that got Thorne crushed last year. And Lewis was pulled after the first series Saturday. I don’t give a rat’s ass if you’re Bama, Ohio State, FUGA, Tennessee or Auburn. If you don’t have a QB and half way decent O-line, you’ve got exactly shit. We don’t have either and we’re 2-5.
I still have hopes for Freeze and this program. He said before this season started that we’re still a couple of years away from competing for anything meaningful, so I’m going to take him at his word. But, he’d better address those needs, and do it immediately.
1. I know Durkin isn't perfect but other than the 1st half against Cal, his D has performed good enough in every game to give the O a fighting chance to win it. The D will not hold forever - Rush 3 or not. FYI: rushing 3 is SOMETIMES for a good reason even if the outcome is not what we like. With Champ down for the year, I do not think Durkins trusts Scott in obvious long passing situations. He got picked on BADLY Saturday. Sometimes the thought it to flood the passing zones with 7-8 guys to attempt confusion in the QB's head. A few times Saturday it was purely a prevent. Although last year with Roberts I admit rushing 3 seemed idiotic (ahem 4th and 31) most times.
2. Generally agree with him having another year but lose to ULM and Vandy, finish 2-10, and have half of this recruiting class fall apart with big portal defections - combined with his body language in game and at pressers which translate to looking like he regrets taking the job? I wouldn't rule it out at all.
3. I can't prove a damn thing here but we know how Auburn works. We know NIL was ponied up to get Lewis, Lewis, Thorne and to keep Scott from leaving. It's entirely possible this isn't even the HC's decision right now. Obtuse PTB are gonna do their thing ya know...Tin foil hat? Maybe but this is Auburn. It's so damn possible.
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