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re: What Auburn has to lose
Posted on 11/25/13 at 3:31 pm to Pettifogger
Posted on 11/25/13 at 3:31 pm to Pettifogger
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We're not acting like Auburn has no interest in winning. But, if I was forced to pick who has pressure to win the game, I'd pick Bama for all the reasons you already recognize.
I agree. Bama has more pressure but most of the players and coaches on this team have faced pressure like this and you can't say the same thing about Auburn.
Posted on 11/25/13 at 3:41 pm to Schwaaz
It's been since 2008 vs Florida that I've seen Bama lose with huge amounts of pressure on them. MAYBE the 2010 LSU game (still a lot to play for that day).
Posted on 11/25/13 at 4:11 pm to Schwaaz
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I agree. Bama has more pressure but most of the players and coaches on this team have faced pressure like this and you can't say the same thing about Auburn.
Eh, I think they're even in this regard. On one hand this group of Bama players has been in bigger, more meaningful situations and had success. But AU has been to the brink and come out alive several times this year. I think Bama is better prepared for the big stage, but Auburn is better prepared for the dog fight, at least mentally and emotionally. Physically, Bama is likely better in all those areas.
The one caveat is that Auburn has to control that emotional angle for it to play in their favor. Traditionally Auburn is very good at that, and I think Gus has done well in managing it. I expect it to be a strength, but there is the chance it works against them if they can't handle it or things go wrong early.
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