re: Dismissal of Johnson Is a Bad Sign for Auburn

36.4 ppg in the six games following the win over LSU. I've been concerned about creating more instability but the fact remains that the defense was regressing dramatically over the last several weeks. From the small improvement made last year to the first half of this season, it looked promising. But you simply cannot allow that many points to be scored on a championship contending team and expect to keep your job. The offense was under immense pressure and the ineptitude of the defense altered situational play calling. It's disappointing and I like EJ, but this is a results-oriented business and the numbers were not in his favor.