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"Gus gave LSU the game" myth
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:47 pm
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:47 pm
There are many Aubie's that were using this line to discredit the awesome effort LSU made to come back in that game on Saturday. Some were even saying Auburn is "clearly better" and "everything bounced perfectly" for LSU to win the game. So much so that I actually began to believe it.
Then I went back and watched the game again (was in the stadium the first time, hence why I believed the Aub's bc of the emotions of watching live and in person).
The argument was that Auburn went "super conservative" and "sat on the lead" in the second half. When all reality was, they continued the same offensive gameplan that worked so well in the first half. There was no change in philosophy. Just a correction/adjustment in the LSU defensive game plan.
Auburn threw the ball on first down 3 times in the first half (2 in the first series). They were unsuccessful 2 of the 3 times setting themselves up in 2nd and long. In the second half they threw on first down 2 times (the last 2 series).
They did not throw slants or use the middle of the field in the second half, no, but neither did they in the first half. They did throw some short passes but they were defended much better in the second half.
You just got shut down. You got beat. You weren't the better team. You didn't become less aggressive. Hell you tried to throw the ball downfield more in the second half then the first. Your qb/passing offense just isn't very good. And we shut down the run.
Sorry...I never rant like this. Just wanted to throw the narrative off bc it is being repeated ignorantly all over.
Have a great day!
Then I went back and watched the game again (was in the stadium the first time, hence why I believed the Aub's bc of the emotions of watching live and in person).
The argument was that Auburn went "super conservative" and "sat on the lead" in the second half. When all reality was, they continued the same offensive gameplan that worked so well in the first half. There was no change in philosophy. Just a correction/adjustment in the LSU defensive game plan.
Auburn threw the ball on first down 3 times in the first half (2 in the first series). They were unsuccessful 2 of the 3 times setting themselves up in 2nd and long. In the second half they threw on first down 2 times (the last 2 series).
They did not throw slants or use the middle of the field in the second half, no, but neither did they in the first half. They did throw some short passes but they were defended much better in the second half.
You just got shut down. You got beat. You weren't the better team. You didn't become less aggressive. Hell you tried to throw the ball downfield more in the second half then the first. Your qb/passing offense just isn't very good. And we shut down the run.
Sorry...I never rant like this. Just wanted to throw the narrative off bc it is being repeated ignorantly all over.
Have a great day!
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Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:48 pm to jbrau22
Gus lost the game.. 23 points in the first half, zero in the second.. very predictable.. everyone saw it... LSU took advantage and made some plays. Fire GUS>
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:50 pm to jbrau22
So you're in favor of a Coach O contract extension, right?
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:50 pm to jbrau22
Once something that was working stops working, adjustments must be made. Did he? I'm not so sure.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:50 pm to jbrau22
TLDR QQ
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:51 pm to jbrau22
auburns game plan on both sides of the ball were pretty much identical. actually, I could understand the offense wanting to burn the clock but their defense did not make any adjustments at all.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:52 pm to jbrau22
That loss was on Auburn’s coaches. LSU is not the 1st team to shut down auburn in the 2nd half. Numerous examples over the past few years - Georgia, Bama, Clemson, Oklahoma, etc.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:53 pm to East Coast Band
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Once something that was working stops working, adjustments must be made. Did he? I'm not so sure.
I hear that. Honestly the way it looks, they don't trust Stidham. Do you blame them? This guy is no good shakes. (This is not me saying I think Etling is any better)
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:54 pm to East Coast Band
The argument that Gus didn't make any adjustments once LSU made theirs is 100% valid.
The argument that AU threw away their Gameplan and went super conservative is false.
The argument that AU threw away their Gameplan and went super conservative is false.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:54 pm to allin2010
Wah Wah Wah! Lets fire Gus 
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:55 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
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The argument that AU threw away their Gameplan and went super conservative is false.
That's an inaccurate statement.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:58 pm to StringedInstruments
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The argument that AU threw away their Gameplan and went super conservative is false.
That's an inaccurate statement.
I provided you evidence that this wasn't the case. Show me where the gameplan became more conservative in the second half?
Posted on 10/16/17 at 12:59 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
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The argument that Gus didn't make any adjustments once LSU made theirs is 100% valid.
This part I agree with. But is it because Stidham can't do it or because Gus is an idiot? I think they went with what their best option was, at least how they saw it.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 1:01 pm to Bert Macklin FBI
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The argument that AU threw away their Gameplan and went super conservative is false.
You must have stopped watching after the 1st quarter
Posted on 10/16/17 at 1:06 pm to Rhino5
quote:Look at this Auburn guy trying to mock the coach that just embarrassed Auburn
So you're in favor of a Coach O contract extension, right?
Posted on 10/16/17 at 1:07 pm to jbrau22
It can be both, you know. It's a rare comeback that doesn't have elements of both success on one side and failure on the other. It's not like Auburn handed LSU the game, but LSU certainly didn't somehow impose their will on Auburn either.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 1:09 pm to HailToTheChiz
According to AU fans, the fact that your offense worked in the 1st Q and was stopped the rest of the game means that you went conservative when reality is that your game plan worked for a quarter and a half, then LSU adjusted to it, then Auburn was shut down the rest of the game.
Your game plan didn't change, we just adjusted to stop it.
Thus, the argument that Gus made no adjustments is true, the argument that y'all changed course to become conservative is false.
The proof is in the pudding. Go re watch the game if you can stomach it and you'll see that your play calling was the same in the first quarter as it was in the rest of the game, it just worked early on and got shut down for the rest of the game.
#FACTS
Your game plan didn't change, we just adjusted to stop it.
Thus, the argument that Gus made no adjustments is true, the argument that y'all changed course to become conservative is false.
The proof is in the pudding. Go re watch the game if you can stomach it and you'll see that your play calling was the same in the first quarter as it was in the rest of the game, it just worked early on and got shut down for the rest of the game.
#FACTS
Posted on 10/16/17 at 1:11 pm to jbrau22
What it boils down to is Auburn basically beat themselves and LSU was the beneficiary in the end.
Posted on 10/16/17 at 1:15 pm to East Coast Band
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Once something that was working stops working, adjustments must be made. Did he? I'm not so sure.
Exactly. The LSU coaches did make adjustments and the players gave their all for the remaining 2/3 of the game. LSU earned that win.
This post was edited on 10/16/17 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 10/16/17 at 1:17 pm to LSU Patrick
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Exactly. The LSU coaches did make adjustments and the players gave there all for the remaining 2/3 of the game. LSU earned that win.
If that makes you sleep better at night.
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