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Over/Under: AU defense 22 PPG?
Posted on 5/26/14 at 7:08 am
Posted on 5/26/14 at 7:08 am
I think we improve on defense.
I think under.
Last year was around 24ppg.
I think under.
Last year was around 24ppg.
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Posted on 5/26/14 at 7:31 am to makersmark1
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I think we improve on defense.
I think we will look better on defense and make a move in the right direction again.
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I think under.
Last year was around 24ppg.
I think we will stay in the 24 range. We have some tough games and a tough schedule overall. While other teams are breaking in quarterbacks, we will breaking in new DBs for them to take advantage of. If the JUCO guys come in and can compete out of the gate providing good quality depth, then we have a chance at under.
Posted on 5/26/14 at 7:49 am to makersmark1
Given most teams are breaking in new QBs I think 22 is a bit high. It's less than a field goal lower than last year's average. 20 is a more reasonable number IMO.
On the other hand, we should be blowing more teams out this year so other team's could be pushing for big plays to try to stay in the games so the average could go up.
I guess what I'm saying is I'm torn.
On the other hand, we should be blowing more teams out this year so other team's could be pushing for big plays to try to stay in the games so the average could go up.
I guess what I'm saying is I'm torn.
This post was edited on 5/26/14 at 7:58 am
Posted on 5/26/14 at 7:52 am to ellitor
IMO, this will be the best Auburn defense we've seen since 2008. Carl Lawson, Monty Adams, Elijah Daniel, Gabe Wright, Ben Bradley, Angelo Blackson, Cass McKinzy, Kris Frost, Derrick Moncrief, Jermaine Whitehead, John Mincy, and so forth... We have a ton of talent and a lot of depth/experience across the defensive line.
Posted on 5/26/14 at 7:54 am to ellitor
Any chance defense gives up less than 17ppg?
That would be old school AU defense compared to what we've seen the last 5 years.
That would be old school AU defense compared to what we've seen the last 5 years.
Posted on 5/26/14 at 8:02 am to makersmark1
I'll say 18 PPG. I'll say the defensive line covers up the weak DB's.
Posted on 5/26/14 at 8:13 am to makersmark1
quote:JMO but I don't think our D will be that good yet. I think the 2015 D will have a better chance of that at least from our 1st string guys. We will lose 5 projected starters but the replacements will have already had significant playing time.
Any chance defense gives up less than 17ppg?
With that said, I am not sure a true HUNH D can hold teams to 17 PPG through a whole season. Really though, If we hold teams to 20 a game in the Gus era we will win a sheet load of games.
Posted on 5/26/14 at 8:16 am to smuphy72
quote:We don't know the DBs will be weak yet. I think Holsey will be fine going back to CB. Plus Trovon going to DB appears to be an upgrade based on Spring reports as a nickel or Dime CB.
I'll say the defensive line covers up the weak DB's.
Posted on 5/26/14 at 8:23 am to ellitor
FWIW CEJ had 1 season at SCe where the Cocks allowed 18.8 points a game, year 4. Every other season was 20.5 ppg or higher.
Posted on 5/26/14 at 8:32 am to ellitor
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Plus Trovon going to DB appears to be an upgrade based on Spring reports as a nickel or Dime CB.
I was always floored that Reed didn't move over to DB a couple years ago. It was obvious out of the gate that he lacked the big play ability on the college level whether due to size, due to quickness or just due to level playing field. He has/had the ability to be a true shutdown corner on the college level and possibly the pro level and he wasted years on offense. Now he is a senior and that time can't be gotten back so he better work his arse off to make a name for himself if he wants an opportunity at the pros.
Posted on 5/26/14 at 8:51 am to makersmark1
Under teams will average 18 ppg against this D. :Posibarner r life:
Posted on 5/26/14 at 8:53 am to CaptainBrannigan
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:Posibarner r life:
I hate to see you like this....
Posted on 5/26/14 at 8:56 am to makersmark1
We don't have to play JFF or Murray so Under
Posted on 5/26/14 at 9:01 am to AUtigR24
Or Mettenburger... and facing Winston again is probably slim.
Damn, we faced some good QBs last year.
Damn, we faced some good QBs last year.
Posted on 5/26/14 at 9:07 am to lowspark12
I think well be improved. Thing is, whether we score or punt Gus' offense is off the field fast. That gives the opposing offense a lot of chances.
Posted on 5/26/14 at 9:11 am to ellitor
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On the other hand, we should be blowing more teams out this year so other team's could be pushing for big plays to try to stay in the games so the average could go up.
Also, I could see more mop up duty garbage time scores against our subs. I will say over
Posted on 5/26/14 at 10:44 am to makersmark1
Hopefully under. I do think the D will be improved. I'm not sure we are at the point of Coach Tub class D's quite yet.
Posted on 5/26/14 at 11:04 am to MrAUTigers
Definitely under. We are going to be significantly better IMO. Not counting Fsu, the 4 best offenses we faced last year will all probably take a step back with new qb- UGA, atm, bama, lsu.
We could be around 20 ppg imo. Maybe even under that. As already mentioned, we may give up a significant amount of garbage points though as we should have some substantial leads late in a lot of games.
We could be around 20 ppg imo. Maybe even under that. As already mentioned, we may give up a significant amount of garbage points though as we should have some substantial leads late in a lot of games.
This post was edited on 5/26/14 at 11:05 am
Posted on 5/26/14 at 12:41 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
I think 22 sounds just about right.
Posted on 5/26/14 at 1:36 pm to FearlessFreep
I think Jonathon Jones is going to shine this year if he stays healthy. Getting JG and Holsey back is a definite upgrade as well. Not to mention no Holland
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