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When was the last time a team won the title with an average defense?

Posted on 12/9/13 at 2:30 pm
Posted by Ed Wuncler III
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 2:30 pm
As far as I can remember all the teams in the BCS area had a pretty good defense or at least one star on the defense. I don't see Auburn this year as a championship team because Winston will pick apart Auburn's defense while FSU's extremely athletic defense, which is similar to LSU's, will stop Auburn at least a few times. They will make Marshall throw which will result in INT's for FSU. Auburn will have to play their best game ever to win this game because of their defense.
Posted by parkjas2001
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 2:31 pm to
2010
Posted by PrivatePublic
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 2:32 pm to
Guess Auburn is just lucky they have a star on defense.
Posted by beaver
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 2:34 pm to
quote:

As far as I can remember all the teams in the BCS area had a pretty good defense o


2010 Auburn

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or at least one star on the defense


This year's Auburn team has a couple stars on the d-line
Posted by piggidyphish
Birmingham
Member since Jul 2009
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 2:35 pm to
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They will make Marshall throw which will result in INT's for FSU


Is that the only outcome? He throws a ton of int's doesn't he?
Posted by DyeHardDylan
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 2:41 pm to
You're underestimating this defense's capability to make plays when it counts. This season wouldn't be possible without momentum swinging stops like the one against Alabama. Our offense will play just fine, as well. Florida State hasn't played even an average offense all year, except for overrated Clemson. We can run all over anyone we want to.
Posted by TheSandman
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 2:44 pm to
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FSU's extremely athletic defense, which is similar to LSU's

Our coaches made the decision to focus on the read-option during bye week evaluations... Which was the week after the LSU game. WSU, ASU, MSU, and LSU faced a completely different offense than Ole Miss and beyond.
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They will make Marshall throw

Pretty sure I've heard this line a thousand times this season. The two best rush defenses in the Southeastern Conference couldn't stop our rushing attack. Excuse me for not thinking that an ACC defense will.
Posted by E.Hubble
Athens
Member since Jul 2013
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 2:44 pm to
Dont point out the obvious about abuurn or else you're "melting" or angry
Posted by Legend13
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 2:51 pm to
2010

If I'm not mistaken AU had like the 85th ranked defense in the nation.
Posted by NaturalLight00
Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 12/9/13 at 2:52 pm to
Good lord boys, I'm on the warpath today.

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They will make Marshall throw


How, exactly, will FSU make Marshall throw? Will Jimbo yell across the sideline to Gus and say "HEY! Y'ALL HAVE TO THROW NOW!!"

Marshall has 212 pass attemps this year. Not completions. Attempts.

He has 16 more attempts than Justin fricking Worley, who hasn't played a football game since October.

You cannot "make" Auburn turn into a passing team. It simply will not happen.
Posted by GenesChin
The Promise Land
Member since Feb 2012
37706 posts
Posted on 12/9/13 at 2:55 pm to
Definitely 2010
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