re: SECRanters: How good can Auburn be in 2014?

Gus Bus 2014 has already shown itself a bit. Auburn had 232 yards rushing and 217 through the air. That's probably their most balanced game of this past season. Marshall was only 14/27. He missed some fairly routine throws, one of which got intercepted. Next year, he won't miss nearly as many "easy" throws. He'll have more chemistry with receivers.

Meanwhile, Gus will be playing puppeteer from the sideline. He'll use the read option to make you stay in man/gap assignment defenses. Then he'll target your weak link or pull something totally unexpected. Exhibit A was the long distance handoff (because Nick Marshall can't throw, remember?) to Melvin Ray. The guy played in 3 games with 4 catches for 54 yards before his 50 yard TD. The last guy you expect to beat you could be the one you have to cover tighest at any given mment.