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Looking back on it, the Defense didn’t play that bad yesterday

Posted on 12/31/23 at 12:12 am
Posted by lowspark12
nashville, tn
Member since Aug 2009
22373 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 12:12 am
Maryland had two plays that accounted for 117 yards and 193 yards on their other 54 plays…. Defense had 3 sacks… 6 TFLs… and a pick. Should have had at least two more turnovers as well. The starting QB Edwards was 10-26 on the day.

Granted, Maryland had zero incentive to take chances in the 2nd half… but still, they had 41 yards of offense and no points in final two quarters… and just 3 points in final 45 minutes (tipped pass reception and a dropped pick could’ve easily prevented the FG drive).

Given who we were missing on D, I thought the unit played pretty well… gotta think having some of those guys playing would’ve prevented the explosive plays
This post was edited on 12/31/23 at 12:15 am
Posted by Rhymenoceros
Atlanta, Georgia
Member since Nov 2012
4191 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 12:18 am to
The first big play, Asante was held like a mother fricker too.
Posted by DyeHardDylan
Member since Nov 2011
7745 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 12:42 am to
We made a backup QB look extremely good. And maybe he is. But the fact is that it took us way too long to figure out what they were doing. We’ve played really solid defense at times this season, but we’ve also played really sloppy at times and in situations when it really counts, we look disoriented and confused.
This post was edited on 12/31/23 at 12:53 am
Posted by HailToTheChiz
Back in Auburn
Member since Aug 2010
49165 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 1:37 am to
quote:

Looking back on it, the Defense didn’t play that bad yesterday


They gave up 24 points in the first quarter. Disagree.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
16072 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 6:14 am to
Silver medal
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
37027 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 7:07 am to
Only winners get ice cream
This post was edited on 12/31/23 at 8:32 pm
Posted by SupperClubDrunkBus
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Member since Jun 2023
1243 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 8:12 pm to
quote:

Looking back on it, the Defense didn’t play that bad yesterday


Maybe?…I guess?…depending on how you’re looking at it.

But?…they really didn’t play that GOOD either did they?





This post was edited on 12/31/23 at 8:17 pm
Posted by IAmNERD
Member since May 2017
19356 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 9:14 pm to
This was the issue all year. Defense played well enough...but got worn down later in games because the offense was straight up trash. Aggy, Ole Miss, NMST, all come to mind.
Posted by Bigbens42
Trussvegas
Member since Nov 2013
6409 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 10:00 pm to
We were down 21-0 before the offense got 3 drives in.

The defense was bad. There’s no analysis that explains that. We got whooped.
Posted by Rhino5
Atlanta
Member since Nov 2014
28908 posts
Posted on 12/31/23 at 10:20 pm to
The defense looked like shite the first quarter and we never were able to come back from it.
Posted by cadillacattack
the ATL
Member since May 2020
4549 posts
Posted on 1/1/24 at 6:31 am to
As a wise Tiger once said, “ It’s the Offensive Line, stupid”

Auburn’s OL has been in the bottom third of the conference for many years
now ( thanks, Gus).

The SEC is a line of scrimmage, power conference. Big-time skill position players want to showcase their talents playing behind competitive lines.

Want a top QB? …. build a decent OL with some quality depth. Takes a few years of development, but Auburn can eventually get there.

Want a stud cornerback? ….. build a competitive DL. We’ve been spoiled with a decent or better DL for years, but is now in decline.

NIL needs to address the “Jimmies and Joes” ….

This post was edited on 1/1/24 at 6:33 am
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