re: Football programs on the decline

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I think Auburn is on more of a decline than anyone in the SEC.

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Auburn doesn't count. Auburn doesn't decline or improve as a program (with the exception of the '80s).

Auburn is a perpetual roller coaster. They're as likely to win the SEC in any given year as they are to having a losing season. And its usually when you think they are going to be bad/good when they do just the opposite.

Auburn never stays "down" for more than 2 years in a row, and again, with the exception of 1983-1989, they never stay great for more than about 2 years in a row.

So while Auburn might be "down" next year for the second year in a row, its unlikely (based on history) to be a long-term trend.