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Pat Dye Field => War Damn Eagle => Topic started by: The Six on October 09, 2023, 09:25:23 AM
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As we enter the back half of the season and prepare for a trip to the dreaded swamps of Red Stick, we gather as the leaves turn, the air carries an autumnal crispy snap, and ask ourselves, the Auburn faithful, where things stand with this team.
Fact #1: Auburn's defense is good, at times very good. They play with tenacity, they flow to the ball, they hit hard. They also get out of position, whiff on tackles, and are left on the field a lot because of (points to Fact #2 below). Against an offense like this led by the best QB in the league this year, it's going to be an incredible challenge. LSU's OL isn't great and can be had, but Daniels equalizes so much of the pressure because he can move and throw on the run. He doesn't gift wrap turnovers, so that's not a sustainable plan. Keeping everything in front of them is the defense's primary objective this week. Can't give up freebies. Also, tackling matters. Do that.
Fact #2: Auburn's offense is one dimensional. That's just how it's going to be. The WRs don't have good hands (all the drops) and the QBs are under fire quickly after the snap. The good news is the LSU defense is Swiss cheese of the Jitney Jungle variety (full of holes and stinks). Employing the misdirection run game should provide opportunities to move the ball. Sustained, time-eating drives that end in scores (more 6s than 3s, preferably) should be the game plan. If we get down by more than a score early, that could portend a bad night on the Bayou.
Assumption #1: Auburn coming in rested could give them an edge. LSU has taken lumps all year, barely got out of CoMo alive, and needs a break. They don't get one until the end of the month, so the full toll of the season is there's to carry into this game. They also need a win, badly. Ever watch a Brian Kelly coached team when they need a win? It doesn't go well. His pucker up factor is well-established. I'm just saying, there's a chance.
Assumption #2: The national media are going to ignore this game - hard. The few who give it any credence will dismiss it quickly, remind everyone Auburn never wins in Moulin Rouge, and that Hugh Freeze once ordered hookers on the Papa John's app while picking LSU to blow out Auburn. (As of this writing, LSU is an 11.5 point favorite in the game.) Auburn will have all the bulletin board material available. Can this staff harness that and create the proper motivation?
The path to victory is not easy, but it is simple. Play keepaway on offense, grind the ball and clock. On defense, don't give up the big play, take advantage when opportunity presents, make them drive the field all game.
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Assumption #2: The national media are going to ignore this game - hard. The few who give it any credence will dismiss it quickly, remind everyone Auburn never wins in Moulin Rouge, and that Hugh Freeze once ordered hookers on the Papa John's app while picking LSU to blow out Auburn. (As of this writing, LSU is an 11.5 point favorite in the game.) Auburn will have all the bulletin board material available. Can this staff harness that and create the proper motivation?
This is being borne out. Haven't really heard a peep about our game beyond "Well, LSU scores a lot and Auburn doesn't." If we can dominate TOP and cash in when we have opportunities, I like our chances.
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This is being borne out. Haven't really heard a peep about our game beyond "Well, LSU scores a lot and Auburn doesn't." If we can dominate TOP and cash in when we have opportunities, I like our chances.
I will have the grill going, the projector & screen in the back yard, the chiminea blazing, and a garage fridge stocked full of cold beer. Not expecting to win, but am expecting a good fight. Also, wouldn't be surprised if we shocked the world and our passing offense doesn't resemble a monkey trying to fuck a football.
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Also, wouldn't be surprised if we shocked the world and our passing offense doesn't resemble a monkey trying to fuck a football.
I am hoping the coaching realizes that round peg is not going smoothly into that square hole and changes things up a bit.
But I’ve had that same hope for many seasons now…
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Ever try to fit a square peg into a round hole? Well then, you may be a homosexual. I know, because I used to be one. , until Exiter International just sucked the gay right out of me.
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As I said in the predictions thread, I can't see us mustering enough points to make this one competitive. Unless something's changed in the extra week, it shouldn't be. Think about it. Does anyone seriously believe they can magically install some new schemes, or passing attack in a few day's time. Are we going to be going, "Holy shit, where did that come from?" I think we all know the answer to that.
If they can get the running game going, similar to the FUGA game, and be smart in the throw and catch game...ie, get the ball out of Thorne's hand quickly, it could be respectable. If it's the same, old shit, then I may build a fire out in the Solo Pit, and slurp IPA's the rest of the night.
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As I said in the predictions thread, I can't see us mustering enough points to make this one competitive. Unless something's changed in the extra week, it shouldn't be. Think about it. Does anyone seriously believe they can magically install some new schemes, or passing attack in a few day's time. Are we going to be going, "Holy shit, where did that come from?" I think we all know the answer to that.
If they can get the running game going, similar to the FUGA game, and be smart in the throw and catch game...ie, get the ball out of Thorne's hand quickly, it could be respectable. If it's the same, old shit, then I may build a fire out in the Solo Pit, and slurp IPA's the rest of the night.
I’ve been waiting for the dam to break and for offensive fireworks to ensue for the past 3 years, and almost halfway through this season. Let me be unrealistic in my optimism.
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I’ve been waiting for the dam to break and for offensive fireworks to ensue for the past 3 years, and almost halfway through this season. Let me be unrealistic in my optimism.
It's been almost a decade, brocephus. AU hasn't "scored at will" since that fourth down Nick Marshall fumble against A&M.
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It's been almost a decade, brocephus. AU hasn't "scored at will" since that fourth down Nick Marshall fumble against A&M.
That 2019 Iron Bowl performance satiated the hunger a bit. That game is probably my favorite Auburn game of all time. 2017 was pretty cool, too.
I thought this season was going to be comparable to 2009 with Chris Todd leading the way. Now I am starting to think 2015 is more like it.
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That 2019 Iron Bowl performance satiated the hunger a bit. That game is probably my favorite Auburn game of all time. 2017 was pretty cool, too.
I thought this season was going to be comparable to 2009 with Chris Todd leading the way. Now I am starting to think 2015 is more like it.
We needed Kodi Burns to move to wide receiver for Chris Todd to give us that pleasant surprise.
Really can't picture us beating them there unless Robby suddenly turns into Antwaan Randle El. Our passing game is an absolute liability.
Keep them pinned, create turnovers, grind out three or four long drives. I'm for using our fourth back Sean Jackson to soften up the corndogs.
We need something, anything that can light a fire under this offense.
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We needed Kodi Burns to move to wide receiver for Chris Todd to give us that pleasant surprise.
Really can't picture us beating them there unless Robby suddenly turns into Antwaan Randle El. Our passing game is an absolute liability.
Keep them pinned, create turnovers, grind out three or four long drives. I'm for using our fourth back Sean Jackson to soften up the corndogs.
We need something, anything that can light a fire under this offense.
The last time we play them for a few years so it would really help my feelings if we were to luck up and beat these illiterate inbreds.