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Title: Home Stretch
Post by: wesfau2 on October 23, 2017, 11:01:57 AM
2/3 of the way through the season and we're 6-2 (4-1).

Remaining games:

A&M
UGA
LaMo
Bama

Thankfully, we have a bye this week to get some key players healthy, especially along the OLine.  We've seen that as the OL goes, so goes Stidham.  Tray Matthews and Javaris Davis need to be back on the field as soon as possible, as well.

If we assume:

1) Healthy OL
2) Full complement of defensive starters
3) Pettway/Johnson both healthy and properly utilized

We're still going to end up at 7-5. 

Shreveport in December, baby!
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: wesfau2 on October 23, 2017, 11:13:21 AM
Ha.  I write it and one minute later Scarbinsky publishes it.

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2017/10/alcom_all-access_dont_jump_bac.html?platform=hootsuite
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 23, 2017, 11:28:04 AM
I am inclined now to agree more with WT (you have no idea how much it pains me to say it either). 

The way I see the season finishing:
1.  Everybody gets healthy and the offensive "brain trust" puts together a nice game plan to score 40+ on aTm.  A late interception seals the win.  Gus proclaims that his mojo is back and there is much rejoicing.

b.  Jawga comes to town full of themselves.  The defense steps up big and the offense squeaks out just enough to beat them hairy dogs down.  Gus proclaims that the West is within reach.

3.1.a.  LaMo gives the starters a rest to get ready for the Iron Bowl of the Century.  Gus proclaims that everybody is healthy and the West is going to be won the next week.

d.  The twirlybird makes it's 2017 debut and Chandler Cox runs for almost 20 yards.  The defense keeps it close until the 4th quarter, but then bammer pulls away for a 17 point win.

5.  We meet Wisconsin or Virginia or some other team we always play in late December/early January and somehow lose a game we feel we should win.

f.  Gus gets an extension and a raise for getting to 9 wins.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 23, 2017, 11:37:01 AM
I am inclined now to agree more with WT (you have no idea how much it pains me to say it either). 

The way I see the season finishing:
1.  Everybody gets healthy and the offensive "brain trust" puts together a nice game plan to score 40+ on aTm.  A late interception seals the win.  Gus proclaims that his mojo is back and there is much rejoicing.

b.  Jawga comes to town full of themselves.  The defense steps up big and the offense squeaks out just enough to beat them hairy dogs down.  Gus proclaims that the West is within reach.

3.1.a.  LaMo gives the starters a rest to get ready for the Iron Bowl of the Century.  Gus proclaims that everybody is healthy and the West is going to be won the next week.

d.  The twirlybird makes it's 2017 debut and Chandler Cox runs for almost 20 yards.  The defense keeps it close until the 4th quarter, but then bammer pulls away for a 17 point win.

5.  We meet Wisconsin or Virginia or some other team we always play in late December/early January and somehow lose a game we feel we should win.

f.  Gus gets an extension and a raise for getting to 9 wins.
And all is right with the world. We're good with sub par Richt numbers.   :aubie:
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: dallaswareagle on October 23, 2017, 12:43:15 PM
I see 7 and 5 also. After every good win Gus puts his hands back in the cookie jar and fucks it all to hell.

I don't know if he survives a 7-5 season.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 23, 2017, 01:11:44 PM
Something to shoot for:


Malzahn's Five @ AU                                                         

2013  12-2  7-1
2014  8-5   4-4
2015  7-6   2-6
2016  8-5   5-3
2017  6-2   4-1  **4 regular season games to go
      41-20  22-15



Richt's First Five @ UGA

2001  8-4   5-3
2002  13-1  7-1
2003  11-3  6-2
2004  10-2  6-2
2005  10-3  6-2
       52-13  30-10
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: wesfau2 on October 23, 2017, 01:14:40 PM
A&M kickoff announced: 11am

Road game at the crack of dawn.  What could go wrong?
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 23, 2017, 02:08:46 PM
I am inclined now to agree more with WT (you have no idea how much it pains me to say it either). 

The way I see the season finishing:
1.  Everybody gets healthy and the offensive "brain trust" puts together a nice game plan to score 40+ on aTm.  A late interception seals the win.  Gus proclaims that his mojo is back and there is much rejoicing.

b.  Jawga comes to town full of themselves.  The defense steps up big and the offense squeaks out just enough to beat them hairy dogs down.  Gus proclaims that the West is within reach.

3.1.a.  LaMo gives the starters a rest to get ready for the Iron Bowl of the Century.  Gus proclaims that everybody is healthy and the West is going to be won the next week.

d.  The twirlybird makes it's 2017 debut and Chandler Cox runs for almost 20 yards.  The defense keeps it close until the 4th quarter, but then bammer pulls away for a 17 point win.

5.  We meet Wisconsin or Virginia or some other team we always play in late December/early January and somehow lose a game we feel we should win.

f.  Gus gets an extension and a raise for getting to 9 wins.
Never feel like you need to apologize for agreeing with WT. It shows you are getting smarter.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Kaos on October 23, 2017, 04:22:39 PM
Not going to give you the full wagon load but...

I did my research yesterday.  This is what I know:

1) Gus has one gameplan.  There are no variances.
2) That one plan works when the QB has the ability to pull the ball out and run - OR -
2a) When AU has the raw talent to impose its will at the line.
3) If the QB cannot run 2nd and 3 almost always becomes 2nd and 8+. 
4) receivers are not well coached. Routes are elementary. Haven’t had a good blocking WR since Darvin or maybe Coates. Good teams are not afraid to go man-to-man and sell out to stop the run. If the QB cannot add yards the offense is dead.
4b) We have few possession routes.  Everything is either behind the sticks or 20+ yards or more downfield
5) There is no plan for the middle of the field which allows teams to roll a safety down.
6) It’s not stubbornness.  He literally knows nothing else. He doesn’t have a varied background. He has never worked in a collegiate setting where anything other than this feast or famine abortion is run. 

Give me semi decent talent and a little time to prepare and I could shut his offense completely down.

We had lightning in a bottle with Marshall. The puzzlement on Gus’ face comes from the fact that he’s calling the same plays in the same order that USED to work.

If we beat A&M it will be because we have more talent. I would not bet on it. 

Georgia will punch us in the dick.  What Alabama does to us will be unspeakable.

As much as I hate to admit it, Gus is a one trick high school coach.  He has not grown, he has not matured, he has not learned.  He could be really successful at somewhere like south Alabama or LA Monroe or Wyoming. And maybe in time he could grow into a decent coach at this level.

Right now he’s skating by on the strength of hiring great recruiters. That talent, however, is being wasted.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 23, 2017, 05:44:58 PM
Not going to give you the full wagon load but...

I did my research yesterday.  This is what I know:

1) Gus has one gameplan.  There are no variances.
2) That one plan works when the QB has the ability to pull the ball out and run - OR -
2a) When AU has the raw talent to impose its will at the line.
3) If the QB cannot run 2nd and 3 almost always becomes 2nd and 8+. 
4) receivers are not well coached. Routes are elementary. Haven’t had a good blocking WR since Darvin or maybe Coates. Good teams are not afraid to go man-to-man and sell out to stop the run. If the QB cannot add yards the offense is dead.
4b) We have few possession routes.  Everything is either behind the sticks or 20+ yards or more downfield
5) There is no plan for the middle of the field which allows teams to roll a safety down.
6) It’s not stubbornness.  He literally knows nothing else. He doesn’t have a varied background. He has never worked in a collegiate setting where anything other than this feast or famine abortion is run. 

Give me semi decent talent and a little time to prepare and I could shut his offense completely down.

We had lightning in a bottle with Marshall. The puzzlement on Gus’ face comes from the fact that he’s calling the same plays in the same order that USED to work.

If we beat A&M it will be because we have more talent. I would not bet on it. 

Georgia will punch us in the dick.  What Alabama does to us will be unspeakable.

As much as I hate to admit it, Gus is a one trick high school coach.  He has not grown, he has not matured, he has not learned.  He could be really successful at somewhere like south Alabama or LA Monroe or Wyoming. And maybe in time he could grow into a decent coach at this level.

Right now he’s skating by on the strength of hiring great recruiters. That talent, however, is being wasted.
Give me the full wagon, crispy, loaded, no gravy,  hold the diced tomatoes. Tea 1/2 sweet, 1/2 unsweet, light ice.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 23, 2017, 06:09:13 PM
Not going to give you the full wagon load but...

I did my research yesterday.  This is what I know:

1) Gus has one gameplan.  There are no variances.
2) That one plan works when the QB has the ability to pull the ball out and run - OR -
2a) When AU has the raw talent to impose its will at the line.
3) If the QB cannot run 2nd and 3 almost always becomes 2nd and 8+. 
4) receivers are not well coached. Routes are elementary. Haven’t had a good blocking WR since Darvin or maybe Coates. Good teams are not afraid to go man-to-man and sell out to stop the run. If the QB cannot add yards the offense is dead.
4b) We have few possession routes.  Everything is either behind the sticks or 20+ yards or more downfield
5) There is no plan for the middle of the field which allows teams to roll a safety down.
6) It’s not stubbornness.  He literally knows nothing else. He doesn’t have a varied background. He has never worked in a collegiate setting where anything other than this feast or famine abortion is run. 

Give me semi decent talent and a little time to prepare and I could shut his offense completely down.

We had lightning in a bottle with Marshall. The puzzlement on Gus’ face comes from the fact that he’s calling the same plays in the same order that USED to work.

If we beat A&M it will be because we have more talent. I would not bet on it. 

Georgia will punch us in the dick.  What Alabama does to us will be unspeakable.

As much as I hate to admit it, Gus is a one trick high school coach.  He has not grown, he has not matured, he has not learned.  He could be really successful at somewhere like south Alabama or LA Monroe or Wyoming. And maybe in time he could grow into a decent coach at this level.

Right now he’s skating by on the strength of hiring great recruiters. That talent, however, is being wasted.
The only part of your post that I disagree with is Gus not maturing. He actually got the  right DC in place, apparently.

He may have even put the right OC in place but he just couldn’t stop tinkering apparently.

He had the pieces to the puzzle fairly close this year. He had:has the opportunity to be a true ceo coach, which is the only thing that will work long term.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: The Prowler on October 23, 2017, 06:18:03 PM
I am inclined now to agree more with WT (you have no idea how much it pains me to say it either). 

The way I see the season finishing:
1.  Everybody gets healthy and the offensive "brain trust" puts together a nice game plan to score 40+ on aTm.  A late interception seals the win.  Gus proclaims that his mojo is back and there is much rejoicing.

b.  Jawga comes to town full of themselves.  The defense steps up big and the offense squeaks out just enough to beat them hairy dogs down.  Gus proclaims that the West is within reach.

3.1.a.  LaMo gives the starters a rest to get ready for the Iron Bowl of the Century.  Gus proclaims that everybody is healthy and the West is going to be won the next week.

d.  The twirlybird makes it's 2017 debut and Chandler Cox runs for almost 20 yards.  The defense keeps it close until the 4th quarter, but then bammer pulls away for a 17 point win.

5.  We meet Wisconsin or Virginia or some other team we always play in late December/early January and somehow lose a game we feel we should win.

f.  Gus gets an extension and a raise for getting to 9 wins.
I agree with everything.

I have a feeling...
Auburn will beat Arkansas, soundly.
Struggle a little with aTm after the bye week.
Luckily beat UGA.
Beat ULM by 10 or 14 (similar to the Mercer game).
Get demolished by bama.

9-3 record with a horrible taste in our mouths.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 23, 2017, 06:20:27 PM
The only part of your post that I disagree with is Gus not maturing. He actually got the  right DC in place, apparently.

He may have even put the right OC in place but he just couldn’t stop tinkering apparently.

He had the pieces to the puzzle fairly close this year. He had:has the opportunity to be a true ceo coach, which is the only thing that will work long term.
Believe me the DC sees things from above when the opposition defenses us. Has to be shaking his head and holding back the laughter. He gets paid well to constrain himself though.
So there's that.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 23, 2017, 06:35:15 PM
Geniuses don't operate this way but by contrast Gus should be able to view film and know why HE stopped our offense.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 23, 2017, 06:48:35 PM
Believe me the DC sees things from above when the opposition defenses us. Has to be shaking his head and holding back the laughter. He gets paid well to constrain himself though.
So there's that.
so says one of the biggest Gus supporters on the board. It’s like a secret crush you obviously have on the man. And you’re embarrassed about it.

Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 23, 2017, 08:16:34 PM
so says one of the biggest Gus supporters on the board. It’s like a secret crush you obviously have on the man. And you’re embarrassed about it.
I say we go 2-2 scraping by TAMU. Chavis will sell out to stop the run. They also lead the entire FBS in sacks. We run it and try to strike with the long ball. They played Alabama fair considering the talent disparity for those who think comparing scores is a good indicator. I never have.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Kaos on October 23, 2017, 09:29:34 PM
Here’s the other thing that gets to me. 

Garner is a decent coach.  Steele is a good coach.  Lindsey I don’t know. Hand is just his old jerkoff buddy from Tulsa.  We’ve had Muschamp. 

How can the good coaches who have been on our staff sit in the room and listen to this unqualified clown babble?
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: wesfau2 on October 23, 2017, 09:43:36 PM
Here’s the other thing that gets to me. 

Garner is a decent coach.  Steele is a good coach.  Lindsey I don’t know. Hand is just his old jerkoff buddy from Tulsa.  We’ve had Muschamp. 

How can the good coaches who have been on our staff sit in the room and listen to this unqualified clown babble?

C.R.E.A.M.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: AUJarhead on October 23, 2017, 09:59:39 PM
How can the good coaches who have been on our staff sit in the room and listen to this unqualified clown babble?

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Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 23, 2017, 10:10:05 PM
Here’s the other thing that gets to me. 

Garner is a decent coach.  Steele is a good coach.  Lindsey I don’t know. Hand is just his old jerkoff buddy from Tulsa.  We’ve had Muschamp. 

How can the good coaches who have been on our staff sit in the room and listen to this unqualified clown babble?
No clue. We know Steele has to discuss adjustments with his guys.

The worst for me is when we are moving the ball and get stopped inside the ten. This is when we go full on wildcat, meaning passing is off the table and we are very likely to kick a field goal.

Most teams will try a little fade to the corner. I would follow that with a pick play but no...we have to line up and run three straight off tackle runs. And if we fail Malzahn has this screwy smirk on his face as if the offense failed him as he signals for the FG team.

He sets limits that can only be realized against weak teams.
Better coached, more talented opponents are going to force a field goal over the out manned.
He just doesn't get it.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: The Prowler on October 23, 2017, 11:20:00 PM
No clue. We know Steele has to discuss adjustments with his guys.

The worst for me is when we are moving the ball and get stopped inside the ten. This is when we go full on wildcat, meaning passing is off the table and we are very likely to kick a field goal.

Most teams will try a little fade to the corner. I would follow that with a pick play but no...we have to line up and run three straight off tackle runs. And if we fail Malzahn has this screwy smirk on his face as if the offense failed him as he signals for the FG team.

He sets limits that can only be realized against weak teams.
Better coached, more talented opponents are going to force a field goal over the out manned.
He just doesn't get it.
Someone should get a message to Gus and Lindsey that when we get in the redzone, it's the perfect time to use the TEs. Everytime we get down there, I say "throw it to Harris, he'll be wide open, because defenses haven't covered our TEs in years"...then they hand the ball off for a 2 yard gain.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 23, 2017, 11:48:35 PM
Someone should get a message to Gus and Lindsey that when we get in the redzone, it's the perfect time to use the TEs. Everytime we get down there, I say "throw it to Harris, he'll be wide open, because defenses haven't covered our TEs in years"...then they hand the ball off for a 2 yard gain.
It really is that evident.
Maybe if we fly a plane overhead with a fucking banner they might...Lindsey might see it.
 
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 24, 2017, 09:50:47 AM
Someone should get a message to Gus and Lindsey that when we get in the redzone, it's the perfect time to use the TEs. Everytime we get down there, I say "throw it to Harris, he'll be wide open, because defenses haven't covered our TEs in years"...then they hand the ball off for a 2 yard gain.
I love to see the TE involved in passing too. Maybe we will utilize him when needed most, against thugs and Bama.

Like you say, it’s been many moons. I remember Buster Brown suprisingly targeting the TE a few times for big gains. I don’t know about Harris’ hands but it f not mistaken he has a few catches this season.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Snaggletiger on October 24, 2017, 10:03:52 AM
Sal Cannella has 3 catches on the season for 31 yards.  Harris hasn't caught a pass.  Can't recall them even throwing one his way.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 24, 2017, 10:14:47 AM
Sal Cannella has 3 catches on the season for 31 yards.  Harris hasn't caught a pass.  Can't recall them even throwing one his way.
Like I said, I think I recall Harris having a few catches. Didn’t say when it was. Could’ve been in warm ups.

The only reason you came on here was to dispute my post. You are an instigator and asshole.

I was simply making conversation for the good of the board. Something you know little of. Giving.

But you know how to receive alright.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Snaggletiger on October 24, 2017, 10:21:14 AM
Like I said, I think I recall Harris having a few catches. Didn’t say when it was. Could’ve been in warm ups.

The only reason you came on here was to dispute my post. You are an instigator and asshole.

I was simply making conversation for the good of the board. Something you know little of. Giving.

But you know how to receive alright.

Stop being an butthole.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 24, 2017, 10:42:19 AM
That used to be the meat department manager at Kroger. Didn’t know Sal played football.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 24, 2017, 10:46:25 AM
Sal Cannella has 3 catches on the season for 31 yards.  Harris hasn't caught a pass.  Can't recall them even throwing one his way.
Cannella also has at least 3 drops on the season for 0 yards.
Harris looked really good at Arkansas, coming in motion and blocking for the zone read play.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 24, 2017, 10:56:41 AM
Cannella also has at least 3 drops on the season for 0 yards.
Harris looked really good at Arkansas, coming in motion and blocking for the zone read play.
If this drop play has made 0 yards in three attempts, it goes to show the idiocy in continuing to call the play.

“Sal drop play one clap my hands, ready, break!” (It was a quick huddle)

Why in the world would anyone call for a dropped pass anyway?

Gus is a dipshit.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 24, 2017, 11:03:49 AM
If this drop play has made 0 yards in three attempts, it goes to show the idiocy in continuing to call the play.

“Sal drop play one clap my hands, ready, break!” (It was a quick huddle)

Why in the world would anyone call for a dropped pass anyway?

Gus is a dipshoot.
I don't know...I have a feeling that sugar huddle drop on 1 is going to work soon.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: CCTAU on October 24, 2017, 11:19:38 AM
Sal has caught a couple of passes. I know he had one against Clemson. But he has dropped several more.

Harris has been targeted ONE time...a TE screen. Terrible play that was blown up and Stidham overthrew him from ten feet away..
Nothing since. We will wait till 10 seconds left in the bammer game down by 21 and hit Harris in the endzone for a score!
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 24, 2017, 11:28:33 AM
Sal has caught a couple of passes. I know he had one against Clemson. But he has dropped several more.

Harris has been targeted ONE time...a TE screen. Terrible play that was blown up and Stidham overthrew him from ten feet away..
Nothing since. We will wait till 10 seconds left in the bammer game down by 21 and hit Harris in the endzone for a score!
I don't care if they drop a ball. Keep throwing it to them. Hell they don't know how to act because they never get anything their way. Just an incomplete pass, not like a fumble.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Snaggletiger on October 24, 2017, 11:31:54 AM
Question for those paying attention. Does this offense even use a TE in the traditional sense?  I always see Cannella lined up in the slot or out wide, which it seems to me would make him nothing more than a big WR.  I always think of the TE as someone usually lined up tight in the formation and slipping out in the flat or finding an open area in the coverage. 
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 24, 2017, 11:39:42 AM
Question for those paying attention. Does this offense even use a TE in the traditional sense?  I always see Cannella lined up in the slot or out wide, which it seems to me would make him nothing more than a big WR.  I always think of the TE as someone usually lined up tight in the formation and slipping out in the flat or finding an open area in the coverage.
Have you guys ever thought about how it would be nice to have a remedial board for members that don’t know very much about football?

This would free up space and stop wasting my valuable time with dumb questions.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 24, 2017, 11:43:27 AM
Question for those paying attention. Does this offense even use a TE in the traditional sense?  I always see Cannella lined up in the slot or out wide, which it seems to me would make him nothing more than a big WR.  I always think of the TE as someone usually lined up tight in the formation and slipping out in the flat or finding an open area in the coverage.
We do it traditional from a blocking standpoint.
When a safety comes up that should make the TE third option at worst. Most college LBs suck at coverage so I don't know why we don't take advantage of this.

WT, care to opine?


...as if he wouldn't anyway.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 24, 2017, 11:46:19 AM
We do it traditional from a blocking standpoint.
When a safety comes up that should make the TE third option at worst. Most college LBs suck at coverage so I don't know why we don't take advantage of this.

WT, care to opine?


...as if he wouldn't anyway.
Too busy. But that was a good explanation in layman’s terms jmar.

Not bad for someone who knows so little.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 24, 2017, 11:54:03 AM
Too busy. But that was a good explanation in layman’s terms jmar.

Not bad for someone who knows so little.
I liked watching Mackey and Ditka back in the day.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: CCTAU on October 24, 2017, 01:41:05 PM
I don't care if they drop a ball. Keep throwing it to them. Hell they don't know how to act because they never get anything their way. Just an incomplete pass, not like a fumble.

So you are OK with Slayton's 8 or 9 dropped passes the last two games? All passes that hit him in the hands? Two in the LSU game that could have changed the game! Oh. And in that same game, a dropped pass to Sal that would have been a first down at the end of the game. All of these drops are OK?

Then that settles it, KB is a great WR coach and the WRs are doing just fine. No more bitching about the WRs y'all!

Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: AUChizad on October 24, 2017, 01:59:33 PM
I'm expecting 8-4 with a win in College Station, but I'll still be displeased with Gus if (when) he drops games to our three biggest rivals plus Clemson, who might as well be 4th.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 24, 2017, 02:01:16 PM
So you are OK with Slayton's 8 or 9 dropped passes the last two games? All passes that hit him in the hands? Two in the LSU game that could have changed the game! Oh. And in that same game, a dropped pass to Sal that would have been a first down at the end of the game. All of these drops are OK?

Then that settles it, KB is a great WR coach and the WRs are doing just fine. No more bitching about the WRs y'all!
Sounds like Auburn needs a real WR coach.
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Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 24, 2017, 02:12:47 PM
Sounds like Auburn needs a real WR coach.
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That’ll be the day. Yeah, right.

As if AU would hire a black WR coach.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: dallaswareagle on October 24, 2017, 02:15:41 PM
I'm expecting 8-4 with a win in College Station, but I'll still be displeased with Gus if (when) he drops games to our three biggest rivals plus Clemson, who might as well be 4th.


 Sorry,right now we are not a rival to any of them.

Noun 1. rivalry - the act of competing as for profit or a prize rivalry - the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Snaggletiger on October 24, 2017, 02:32:54 PM
Yeah, the drops are getting to be frustrating big time.  I don't know what the answer is.  My big ass has only played WR in David Dunbar's back yard where I often dominated by catching pass after pass just past the last azalea bush, which served as the goal line. 

Yes, in your face.

But how hard could it be?  Most of these guys played WR in high school.  They go through summer workouts, which include working with the QB's and probably catching hundreds of passes.  They practice just about every day through the Fall camp and then during the season.  I know they're doing all kinds of specific drills. I've seen them.  These kids have literally caught thousands and thousands of passes.  It should be second nature

I'm not defending Burns here, but what could he possibly be doing wrong?  I'm sure there's plenty of technique involved but would this just be more of a concentration issue? We get pissed at Kodi but I'm fairly certain his instructions don't go like this:

"You need to close your eyes just before the ball gets there.  And try holding your hands farther apart.  No, wider than that.  Yeah, about two feet apart.  It'll be fine. Just use the force."     
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 24, 2017, 02:45:01 PM
Yeah, the drops are getting to be frustrating big time.  I don't know what the answer is.  My big ass has only played WR in David Dunbar's back yard where I often dominated by catching pass after pass just past the last azalea bush, which served as the goal line. 

Yes, in your face.

But how hard could it be?  Most of these guys played WR in high school.  They go through summer workouts, which include working with the QB's and probably catching hundreds of passes.  They practice just about every day through the Fall camp and then during the season.  I know they're doing all kinds of specific drills. I've seen them.  These kids have literally caught thousands and thousands of passes.  It should be second nature

I'm not defending Burns here, but what could he possibly be doing wrong?  I'm sure there's plenty of technique involved but would this just be more of a concentration issue? We get pissed at Kodi but I'm fairly certain his instructions don't go like this:

"You need to close your eyes just before the ball gets there.  And try holding your hands farther apart.  No, wider than that.  Yeah, about two feet apart.  It'll be fine. Just use the force."   
This has been hashed and rehashed on here.

YOU CANT COACH HOW TO CATCH A BALL.

Prowler played in college.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: dallaswareagle on October 24, 2017, 02:49:43 PM
Yeah, the drops are getting to be frustrating big time.  I don't know what the answer is.  My big ass has only played WR in David Dunbar's back yard where I often dominated by catching pass after pass just past the last azalea bush, which served as the goal line. 

Yes, in your face.

But how hard could it be?  Most of these guys played WR in high school.  They go through summer workouts, which include working with the QB's and probably catching hundreds of passes.  They practice just about every day through the Fall camp and then during the season.  I know they're doing all kinds of specific drills. I've seen them.  These kids have literally caught thousands and thousands of passes.  It should be second nature

I'm not defending Burns here, but what could he possibly be doing wrong?  I'm sure there's plenty of technique involved but would this just be more of a concentration issue? We get pissed at Kodi but I'm fairly certain his instructions don't go like this:

"You need to close your eyes just before the ball gets there.  And try holding your hands farther apart.  No, wider than that.  Yeah, about two feet apart.  It'll be fine. Just use the force."   

Well, the competition wasn't all that much back in the day.

Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 24, 2017, 02:56:59 PM
I'm thinking we need a big jar of rice and some batteries.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Snaggletiger on October 24, 2017, 02:59:41 PM
https://youtu.be/QE4DHCz9brQ
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: dallaswareagle on October 24, 2017, 03:50:52 PM
https://youtu.be/QE4DHCz9brQ


Fred could teach them a thing or two about stickum.

Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 24, 2017, 04:35:28 PM
So you are OK with Slayton's 8 or 9 dropped passes the last two games? All passes that hit him in the hands? Two in the LSU game that could have changed the game! Oh. And in that same game, a dropped pass to Sal that would have been a first down at the end of the game. All of these drops are OK?

Then that settles it, KB is a great WR coach and the WRs are doing just fine. No more bitching about the WRs y'all!
No I am not ok but if you are going to use him as a wide receiver you need to throw to him. That said,
I never mentioned Slayton's stone hands, but Canella with slightly fewer drops and opportunities.
Nothing is settled for me as long as we have Gus Malzahn meddling with Lindsey.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 24, 2017, 08:21:19 PM
I'm expecting
Congratulations.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: The Prowler on October 24, 2017, 08:49:09 PM
This has been hashed and rehashed on here.

YOU CANT COACH HOW TO CATCH A BALL.

Prowler played in college.
Yes, yes you can. I agree, there should be a remedial football page for folks like WT.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 25, 2017, 01:38:17 AM
Guess what gang?
Kodi can attend coaching clinics and watch You Tube videos teaching athletic-type kids how to catch more better.
All is not lost.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 25, 2017, 08:49:40 AM
Guess what gang?
Kodi can attend coaching clinics and watch You Tube videos teaching athletic-type kids how to catch more better.
All is not lost.
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p8jKFJsXWpM/hqdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 25, 2017, 09:10:57 AM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p8jKFJsXWpM/hqdefault.jpg)
GH and GF are better at untangling jmar’s coded messages but I must say that the brown derby pie isn’t shaved ice on Friday. It’s a go for the bacon shoe and your gum balls being sticky.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Snaggletiger on October 25, 2017, 09:14:34 AM
GH and GF are better at untangling jmar’s coded messages but I must say that the brown derby pie isn’t shaved ice on Friday. It’s a go for the bacon shoe and your gum balls being sticky.

That would be true except for the egg plant over there.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 25, 2017, 09:17:20 AM
Aah...grapefruit chewys
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 25, 2017, 11:26:22 AM
Kodi Burns is a helluva coach.
That's all you need to know.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Godfather on October 25, 2017, 01:16:30 PM
Quote from: Chizad
I'm expecting
Congratulations.

He's gonna be a soccer player...he is ...he is!
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Godfather on October 25, 2017, 01:17:27 PM
I think we lose to aTm, JawJaw and bammer
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: dallaswareagle on October 25, 2017, 01:22:47 PM
I think we lose to aTm, JawJaw and bammer

If we lose cause of shitty play calling, Gus should be given a coach ticket on Spirit airlines with 3 stops and 2 hour lay overs at each stop for his ride home.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Buzz Killington on October 25, 2017, 01:46:59 PM
If we lose cause of shootty play calling, Gus should be given a coach ticket on Spirit airlines with 3 stops and 2 hour lay overs at each stop for his ride home to Arkansas.
fixt
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 25, 2017, 09:19:01 PM
fixt
Arkansas State is looking for a 4 loss guy to take them...

...provide stability.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: The Six on October 25, 2017, 10:17:04 PM
If we lose cause of shitty play calling, Gus should be given a coach ticket on Spirit airlines with 3 stops and 2 hour lay overs at each stop for his ride home.

The hell would first class on Spirit be anyway? Co-Pilot?
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: GH2001 on October 26, 2017, 10:44:13 AM
The hell would first class on Spirit be anyway? Co-Pilot?

Ok that was sum gewd hussel sir.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: CCTAU on October 28, 2017, 09:28:26 PM
So, aTm looks average as grits against Miss St.


Does that mean we lose a another 20 point lead in the second half for another choke?
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: wesfau2 on October 28, 2017, 10:12:30 PM
So, aTm looks average as grits against Miss St.


Does that mean we lose a another 20 point lead in the second half for another choke?

We OUGHT to be feeling comfortable about a win in CS.  But, Gus and/or his alter-ego, will keep us all in suspense until the offense takes the field Saturday.

Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Kaos on October 29, 2017, 01:19:42 AM
State beat the babbling fuck out of LSU. 

I don't want to hear it.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: WiregrassTiger on October 29, 2017, 09:51:00 AM
We will beat saggies handily and Jay will give Gus a parting extension.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: The Prowler on October 30, 2017, 01:55:42 AM
We OUGHT to be feeling comfortable about a win in CS.  But, Gus and/or his alter-ego, will keep us all in suspense until the offense takes the field Saturday.
Hopefully Gus doesn't see aTm as a tough opponent now.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: wesfau2 on October 30, 2017, 09:10:21 AM
I'm probably being ultra-critical here, but Lindsay may well be as clueless as Malzahn vis a vis coaching/managing players.

"Any time you play really good teams, you get a chance to make plays," he said. "I think back to Clemson we had some opportunities down the field and we didn't make the plays. We either didn't make the right kind of throw or we didn't make the contested catches down the field. LSU, same thing. Two plays in the second half if we catch the ball or make a little better throw it changes the game -- and we didn't do that."

http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2017/10/how_will_auburn_handle_another.html#incart_river_index

In those two games it wasn't the goddamned execution that cost the game.  Well, it was partly, but the playcalling deserves at least 50% of the blame in those debacles.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Godfather on October 30, 2017, 10:09:46 AM
We OUGHT to be feeling comfortable about a win in CS.  But, Gus and/or his alter-ego, will keep us all in suspense until the offense takes the field Saturday.
So we lose by 10 is what you are saying.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: Kaos on October 30, 2017, 10:15:52 AM
So we lose by 10 is what you are saying.

That's the sad part. 

I have no confidence whatsoever.  Could come out and play well, could crap the bed.  Neither would be a surprise.
Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: jmar on October 30, 2017, 11:11:27 AM
I'm probably being ultra-critical here, but Lindsay may well be as clueless as Malzahn vis a vis coaching/managing players.

"Any time you play really good teams, you get a chance to make plays," he said. "I think back to Clemson we had some opportunities down the field and we didn't make the plays. We either didn't make the right kind of throw or we didn't make the contested catches down the field. LSU, same thing. Two plays in the second half if we catch the ball or make a little better throw it changes the game -- and we didn't do that."

http://www.al.com/auburnfootball/index.ssf/2017/10/how_will_auburn_handle_another.html#incart_river_index

In those two games it wasn't the goddamned execution that cost the game.  Well, it was partly, but the playcalling deserves at least 50% of the blame in those debacles.
Defenses load the box against us. We counter with deep routes which can and should lower the chances for a completion. He just doesn't get it. If we constantly fail on pass attempts within 20 yards I might say he has a legitimate gripe.




Title: Re: Home Stretch
Post by: GH2001 on February 14, 2018, 12:46:44 PM
fun to revisit these 5 months later