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Has Auburn struggled because Gus was told not to cheat?

Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:03 pm
Posted by Under_Oath
Lincoln's Hat
Member since Aug 2016
267 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:03 pm
The huge controversy surrounding Cam Newton and his father was settled and no evidence was found to convict Auburn, but most people feel like there was some deception in the recruiting process of Newton. The year with Marshall was one of the luckiest seasons in the history of NCAA. Auburn has been good periodically throughout history, but what we are seeing here is something that's even bad for Auburn. I think they are recovering from years of cheating and it's taking a while to get all of it out of the program and learning how to win without it.
Posted by AA7
Birmingham, AL
Member since Nov 2009
26727 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:04 pm to
This thread is hella little bro
Posted by RT1941
Member since May 2007
30267 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:04 pm to
Auburn has consistently recruited top 10 talent every year. Take a look, they have 4-5* talent all over that roster.

What point are you trying to make?
Posted by MykTide
Member since Jul 2012
25500 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:05 pm to
quote:

Has Auburn struggled because Gus was told not to cheat?



No. They just suck.
Posted by phaz
Waddell, AZ
Member since Jan 2009
5837 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:06 pm to
They have a DL full of 5" because Gus is such a great recruiter?
Posted by AUcarlton
North Carolina
Member since Feb 2016
86 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:06 pm to
No, Gus was told to limit his playbook to 5 plays per quarterback.
Posted by elposter
Member since Dec 2010
24972 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:06 pm to
No. Seems to me Gus needs the exact right QB to run his system and for some reason he (1) hasn't recruited that QB (2) hasn't been able to develop that QB and/or (3) is incapable of changing the offensive to work with the personnel he has. This is all surprising to me. When he first came on the scene it seemed like he was innovative.
Posted by Pettifogger
Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
Member since Feb 2012
79322 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:06 pm to
Gus is a stubborn a-hole

So I don't think being told not to cheat would impact him.
Posted by jvilletiger25
jacksonville, fl
Member since Jan 2014
17032 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:09 pm to
I've seen some bad threads on here over the years, but this has to be top 5. Congrats
Posted by colors_of_kings
Tiger Country
Member since Aug 2014
1506 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:13 pm to
Gus is a good guy like Les, and we all know where nice guys finish.
Posted by Fan of Football
Jeanerette
Member since Sep 2016
657 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:19 pm to
quote:

Has Auburn struggled because Gus was told not to cheat?

Been thinking this since last season. Now that Gus is having to lay low and can't recruit the cam Newton caliber players his offense has went to wet donkey shite
Posted by Keltic Tiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2006
19345 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:22 pm to
I've always heard from LSU friends living in B.ham for decades that the Little General shut down a lot of the over board cheating that was going on, specifically a system where AU players were directed to go a certain booster's chain of cleaners for their "dry cleaning". Upon picking up their clothes, the money was in the inside pocket. Story goes that he lost it when he heard how systematic is was; an AU alum supposedly told him :'Coach, we're tired of losing to bama. We mite as well cheat & win some games". Any one else in Aubb land heard this one?
Posted by TigerPaw1
Chattanooga, TN
Member since Apr 2011
16979 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 4:47 pm to
quote:

I think they are recovering from years of cheating and it's taking a while to get all of it out of the program and learning how to win without it.



Yep nailed it. AU's success in the past is purely based off cheating but we are trying to put those dark days behind us & grow into a respectable program....



Posted by mrbroker
Sylacauga Alabama
Member since Jul 2011
16575 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:25 pm to
they shot their wad and gots no cash. Colonial Bank went under. So Yellow wood is all they got
Posted by 4Ghost
Member since Sep 2016
8520 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:55 pm to
AUbie not cheat? LMFAO. Ohhh good Lord! Their 1st Natty could not go to a Bowl Game as they were busted. The 2nd with Scam! Intermittent, Bartow, ole drunk Pat Tie! Bought out of not playing FSU not once, but twice. Jeez.
Posted by viceman
Huntsville, AL
Member since Aug 2016
30688 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 8:15 pm to
Early says ,"I like to drive in my truck...Auburn sux!...I like trucks...Auburn sux!...I don't um, I don't care for Auburn...I like to drive in my drive my turck...Auburn sux!"
This post was edited on 9/21/16 at 8:17 pm
Posted by Buster Womb
BFE
Member since Aug 2010
1197 posts
Posted on 9/22/16 at 9:43 am to
Auburn telling a coach not to cheat?

Hahahahahahahahaha


Posted by boddagetta
Moulton
Member since Mar 2011
9999 posts
Posted on 9/22/16 at 9:43 am to
So, which ATPBer alter are you?
Posted by Number 31
St. Tammany
Member since Jul 2016
4178 posts
Posted on 9/22/16 at 10:47 am to
This is silly.

Auburn is suffering from the exact same problem LSU has off-and-on for the past eight years - poor quarterback evaluation, recruitment and development.

It would be interesting to go back in time and have Brandon Harris choose Auburn over LSU and see how his development played out. In retrospect, it appears he probably should have accepted Auburn's offer as he seems like a far better fit for their offensive scheme than he is within ours.

Would also be interesting to see a guy like Jeremy Johnson at LSU instead of Auburn.

If trades were allowed in college football, this is one I'd consider straight-up if I were the player personnel guy at either school.
Posted by threedog79
Member since Sep 2013
2997 posts
Posted on 9/22/16 at 10:50 am to
I hope Gus was not told "not to cheat". Look at history. Straight Arrow Genero lead the 'Dillos to what?, one win and a tie? I like Auburn winning 6 games a year. He better be cheating.
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