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A brief look at Louisville
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:22 pm
I was listening online to the radio today and the hosts were talking to a guy who covers Louisville. While he did not offer a whole lot, I thought some football conversation might be nice.
Louisville had 10 guys picked in the NFL draft hurts most on defense in the secondary.
About Grantham as DC : said he is a good X’s and O’s coach but not a good recruiter.
Big question marks about how Louisville will match up against Auburn offensive talent.
The QB situation: they have about four guys with legitimate shot to be qb. He thinks Reggie Bonnafon will likely be the starter for the opener.
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Athlon is predicting a let down year for Petrino.
The offensive line also has to replace three starters.
Louisville had 10 guys picked in the NFL draft hurts most on defense in the secondary.
About Grantham as DC : said he is a good X’s and O’s coach but not a good recruiter.
Big question marks about how Louisville will match up against Auburn offensive talent.
The QB situation: they have about four guys with legitimate shot to be qb. He thinks Reggie Bonnafon will likely be the starter for the opener.
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Athlon is predicting a let down year for Petrino.
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Louisville lost three top receivers, so expect the Cards to run the ball early with Brandon Radcliff, who averaged 97 yards in the final three games against Notre Dame, Kentucky and Georgia
The offensive line also has to replace three starters.
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Louisville has lost considerable talent and undergone a coaching staff change over the last two seasons. Those are warning signs the program could take a step back in 2015, especially with a schedule that includes Auburn and Clemson in two of the first three games. The Cardinals need a quarterback to emerge, receivers to step forward, three new offensive linemen to step up and a rebuilt secondary to deliver to keep winning big. That’s a lot to ask.
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Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:23 pm to higgs_boson
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hurts most on defense in the secondary.
Going in dry
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:35 pm to higgs_boson
I have hated the thought of this game all off-season, if nothing else just because it's the first game of the year. This post made me feel a little better, but i'm still not chalking up the win just yet.
I don't see them stopping our offense, and without having named a QB yet, Muschamp should be able to give whoever it is fits.
I don't see them stopping our offense, and without having named a QB yet, Muschamp should be able to give whoever it is fits.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:36 pm to AubieG
Lord I hope so. If Louisville is really that down on the secondary, it could really help the confidence of Johnson if he lights them up mercilessly.
I am really hoping to see the Auburn defense come out with some real intensity, and with the Louisville qb situation, I really hope to see a lot of successful pass rushing and actually getting to the quarterback.
I am really hoping to see the Auburn defense come out with some real intensity, and with the Louisville qb situation, I really hope to see a lot of successful pass rushing and actually getting to the quarterback.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:37 pm to AU_251
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i'm still not chalking up the win just yet
If we lose this game, expect a long season.
I like the idea of playing Louisville - playing a non-cupcake for the first game keeps players and coaches alike focused through Summer and Fall practice. Petrino is a damn good coach.
This post was edited on 7/20/15 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:38 pm to higgs_boson
They might have lost a lot of talent defensively, but don't forget they had one of the best statistical defenses in the country last year, leading up to the FSU game at least. Not sure how they ended...
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:39 pm to LandofDixie
I've become accustomed to those every now and then. That's not to say I don't have high hopes, just trying not to get carried away :negatiger:
Posted on 7/20/15 at 1:48 pm to AU_251
A good test early is probably for the best. I know anything can happen, but this is one, from the looks of it, we should win. Still, it is a game the players and staff will take very seriously (especially on such a big stage)
Like you said it is much better than playing some no name cupcake.
I will never understand why some teams front load all those non-competitive games, usually it just ends up with those teams getting exposed when they get punched in the mouth.
Like you said it is much better than playing some no name cupcake.
I will never understand why some teams front load all those non-competitive games, usually it just ends up with those teams getting exposed when they get punched in the mouth.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 2:07 pm to higgs_boson
IMO if we can't beat Louisville nothing else will really matter this season.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 2:20 pm to AU_251
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AU_251
Always expect the worst every season so that your tender feelings are never damaged.
If things go better than expected, then YAY (right?)!
If things don't, then you get the delicious, delicious task of telling all of your fellow fans how smart you are and how you knew it all along!
Posted on 7/20/15 at 2:55 pm to beatbammer
I want to score 60
Posted on 7/20/15 at 3:36 pm to Tigerman97
quote:Let's not fully jump off the cliff 1 week if we get beat
IMO if we can't beat Louisville nothing else will really matter this season.
if we lose everything we want is still on the tableThis post was edited on 7/20/15 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 7/20/15 at 3:46 pm to higgs_boson
I'm about to drive through Louisville in about an hour and get a brief look. I'll update and let you know how it looks.
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UPDATE on page 2
ETA:
UPDATE on page 2
This post was edited on 7/20/15 at 6:16 pm
Posted on 7/20/15 at 4:03 pm to AU_251
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but i'm still not chalking up the win just yet.
This game reminds me of the topics pre Kansas state, last year. I'll waiting until half time on game day before an opinion
Posted on 7/20/15 at 4:06 pm to NYCAuburn
That was a dogfight but the circumstances surrounding that game were so much more in favor of KState.
Posted on 7/20/15 at 4:10 pm to Rig
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That was a dogfight but the circumstances surrounding that game were so much more in favor of KState.
after the fact. but pre game it was all about how they wouldnt be able to hang. with all their walkons and lack of talent etc...
Posted on 7/20/15 at 4:39 pm to higgs_boson
It's gonna be a cardinal sin what JJ does to their defense...
Posted on 7/20/15 at 4:44 pm to NYCAuburn
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after the fact. but pre game it was all about how they wouldnt be able to hang. with all their walkons and lack of talent etc
yep. Here is the problem for most Auburn fans: It has been forever since we consistently dominated teams we should beat fairly easily. Even when we are really good, we are still always in close games, which means we are just that much closer to getting beat. A lot of that has to do with out defense being so bad. Not knocking Louisville, but if we are as good as we should be this year, we should win this game handily. Unfortunately, it is hard to be confident in our ability to shut teams down until we actually start doing it.
ETA: Who's downvoting this truth bomb? Say it to my face. Afraid of a little fisticuff action?
This post was edited on 7/20/15 at 4:56 pm
Posted on 7/20/15 at 5:15 pm to higgs_boson
45-24
Posted on 7/20/15 at 5:56 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
We should beat UL by at least two scores. But I'm not that confident. We will see.
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