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Auburn vs. Clemson: Game Analysis
Posted on 9/6/17 at 10:48 am
Posted on 9/6/17 at 10:48 am
QB - Clemson. Both QBs are new and Bryant had a better showing, but there were circumstances around Stidham's performance, mainly being the offense being focused around Pettway's running ability. Well he didn't play and Auburn's offense couldn't get into a rhythm. Could be totally different with that presence. Still like Clemson's QB better. Dabo knows how to develop a QB.
RB - Auburn. Their whole offense is based around power running and they do it well. With a fresh, healthy Pettway I think Auburn will control this aspect of the game. Will it look like GT vs. Tennessee? No, but they will be able to keep Clemson's defense off balance allowing for the passing game to open up.
WR - Toss up. Clemson keeps play makers at this position and Auburn has been able to load up on back in the 2016 class. Although they were nothing stellar last season due to Sean White's gimpy shoulder, Auburn's WRs have a chance to prove themselves deadly with Stidham at the helm. If Bryant proves himself to be a Watson clone like Clemson faithful think, lord help us all.
OL - Auburn. No real discussion needed. They have the returning starters and the experience. Clemson's looked to be very solid(from what I saw) on Saturday. The true battle is OL vs DL. I think that in itself is a toss up.
DL - Clemson. Both have 5*s on the line. Clemson seems to develop their guys alot better though. This can't be argued since Clemson has sent several to the draft in the first round in recent years and Clemson hasn't had a recruiting class in the top 10 since Dabo has been there
. Talk about getting the most out of what you put in.
LB - ???????
DB - Auburn. Auburn fans will argue that Carlton Davis is the return of Carlos Rogers, but I just don't see it. Davis is good, but not a world beater. I don't know how good Clemson's secondary really is, but I do know that they got burned by N.C. State and Pitt last season so the potential to strike through the air against Clemson is there.
ETA:
K - Auburn. Legatron
P - Toss up
Coaching - Clemson. Dabodoo
RB - Auburn. Their whole offense is based around power running and they do it well. With a fresh, healthy Pettway I think Auburn will control this aspect of the game. Will it look like GT vs. Tennessee? No, but they will be able to keep Clemson's defense off balance allowing for the passing game to open up.
WR - Toss up. Clemson keeps play makers at this position and Auburn has been able to load up on back in the 2016 class. Although they were nothing stellar last season due to Sean White's gimpy shoulder, Auburn's WRs have a chance to prove themselves deadly with Stidham at the helm. If Bryant proves himself to be a Watson clone like Clemson faithful think, lord help us all.
OL - Auburn. No real discussion needed. They have the returning starters and the experience. Clemson's looked to be very solid(from what I saw) on Saturday. The true battle is OL vs DL. I think that in itself is a toss up.
DL - Clemson. Both have 5*s on the line. Clemson seems to develop their guys alot better though. This can't be argued since Clemson has sent several to the draft in the first round in recent years and Clemson hasn't had a recruiting class in the top 10 since Dabo has been there
. Talk about getting the most out of what you put in. LB - ???????
DB - Auburn. Auburn fans will argue that Carlton Davis is the return of Carlos Rogers, but I just don't see it. Davis is good, but not a world beater. I don't know how good Clemson's secondary really is, but I do know that they got burned by N.C. State and Pitt last season so the potential to strike through the air against Clemson is there.
ETA:
K - Auburn. Legatron
P - Toss up
Coaching - Clemson. Dabodoo
This post was edited on 9/6/17 at 11:07 am
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Posted on 9/6/17 at 10:51 am to MontyFranklyn
Fair enough. I would put QB at toss up at this point. I don't know about Clemson's LBs, but this our best squad in over a decade. Love them.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 10:54 am to MontyFranklyn
Left off four important categories.
Coaching- Clemson
FG - Auburn with Legatron.
Punter - ?
Returner - ?
Both defenses are stout and the game will come down to the above 4 categories..
Coaching- Clemson
FG - Auburn with Legatron.
Punter - ?
Returner - ?
Both defenses are stout and the game will come down to the above 4 categories..
Posted on 9/6/17 at 10:55 am to MontyFranklyn
It's been a short while since we won a game this big. On paper I think people realize its a pretty good matchup. Off the paper, until Gus can prove we're consistently capable, you won't convince me we're not significant dogs in this game.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 10:57 am to MontyFranklyn
Not saying AU has the advantage at LB, but this is the deepest and most talented LB unit since Tuberville.
Where are the Clemson posters to weigh in on Clemson's LBs? My guess is they're already dealing with lines of customers at Sbarro
Where are the Clemson posters to weigh in on Clemson's LBs? My guess is they're already dealing with lines of customers at Sbarro
Posted on 9/6/17 at 11:02 am to MontyFranklyn
AU's defense will drain the crowd atmosphere and stidham + Johnson(if healthy)/Pettway will find a way to expose clemson.
Think AU 24-16
Think AU 24-16
Posted on 9/6/17 at 11:06 am to MontyFranklyn
Right now, I could not comment on the DB's. We did not get any work at all. I like Carlton Davis but he is really the only known guy.
As for Linebackers, I cant see Clemson having a better linebacker group. IT is probably our best position on Defense right now. Finally
Tre Williams is a beast
As for Linebackers, I cant see Clemson having a better linebacker group. IT is probably our best position on Defense right now. Finally
Tre Williams is a beast
Posted on 9/6/17 at 11:19 am to MontyFranklyn
OL is a toss up IMO. We have 4 of 5 back, Mitch Hyatt will be a top 10 pick and Tyrone Crowder is All ACC.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:00 pm to MontyFranklyn
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OL - Auburn. No real discussion needed. They have the returning starters and the experience
on paper maybe but they pretty much looked like hammered dog shite against a much weaker opponent. other than that pretty solid analysis. if we learn our blocking assignments game on, if we block like we did last week gonna be a long night for Stidham.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:13 pm to MontyFranklyn
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WR - Toss up. Clemson keeps play makers at this position and Auburn has been able to load up on back in the 2016 class. Although they were nothing stellar last season due to Sean White's gimpy shoulder, Auburn's WRs have a chance to prove themselves deadly with Stidham at the helm. If Bryant proves himself to be a Watson clone like Clemson faithful think, lord help us all.
Lolololol at Auburn's WRs being a toss-up with Clemson. That's one of the dumbest things I've ever read. Clemson returns a 5 star freakazoid in Cain, the best slot WR in the nation in Renfrow (remember him torching your D two years in a row), and endless other freakazoids including multiple 6'4+ studs.
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OL - Auburn. No real discussion needed. They have the returning starters and the experience. Clemson's looked to be very solid(from what I saw) on Saturday. The true battle is OL vs DL. I think that in itself is a toss up.
Again, wtf are you taking about? Have you seen Auburn's tackles? They have potential, but they are beyond green. Clemson is gonna destroy them this weekend. There were numerous articles written about Clemson having the best OL in the country. This is easily an edge to Clemson.
I'd give the edge to Auburn on LB and maybe slight edge at QB as well. Our DBs are good but really unproven so Auburn could have the edge there as well.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:25 pm to MontyFranklyn
This one is a toss-up. It's really hard to tell what each team has after week one. Each team has stout DL's. Each team has a new QB. Clemson has an edge with some groups and Auburn with others. Like was already said, I think it will boil down to turnovers.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 12:29 pm to MontyFranklyn
Lets not act like GSU is some scrub team. They lost to Ole miss last year by 10. They beat Florida at Florida a few years back. In 2011 they broke Bama's 100 yd rusher streak and ran for 300 on the same Bama defense that shutout LSU in the Nat'l Championship game.
GSU>Kent St.
GSU>Kent St.
Posted on 9/6/17 at 1:12 pm to MontyFranklyn
Auburn has the advantage at LB. We're deep and savage
Posted on 9/6/17 at 1:27 pm to MontyFranklyn
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RB - Auburn.
I agree however I hope the staff trusts Etienne to play in this game. Hes shined in camp
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WR - Toss up.
No its Clemson. Deon Cain lost around 20 lbs this off season and is a straight burner now. He will be a serious problem for teams all year. Hunter Renfrow is a big game player. Freshman Amari Rodgers and Tee Higgins will both play. Diondre Overton the 9 man (cains position) is long and can run
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OL - Auburn. No real discussion needed. They have the returning starters and the experience.
Two sophomores on the left side. Sack fumble td against Southern. Expect Venebles to bring pressure there all night. Clemso returned 4/5 starters and is solid
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DL - Clemson. Both have 5*s on the line. Clemson seems to develop their guys alot better though.
Yep
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LB - ???????
5th year senior Dorian Odaniel. Been around the block and slides to nickle sam and battles with Renfrow in practice. Hastings will have his work cut out for him. Kendell Joseph is a run stopping fool and Tre Lamar in the middle has shown promise
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DB - Auburn. Auburn fans will argue that Carlton Davis is the return of Carlos Rogers,
The guy Mike Williams bodied all night last year? Expect a different approach from Cain but if he is left in man Cain can do damage. Plus Clemson is constantly rotating receivers so Auburn better have some depth there or they will be tired by the fourth. Ask Ohio State coach Greg Schiano
The Clemson staff is full of guys who know how to beat Auburn and love beating Auburn. Swinney, Todd Bates, Mickey Conn and Lamanski Hall
That being said I have it a close game that could go either way. Just way to many unknowns at the Qb position for both teams. Stidham is good but has he gelled in the new offense yet
Posted on 9/6/17 at 1:40 pm to MontyFranklyn
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QB - Clemson. Both QBs are new and Bryant had a better showing, but there were circumstances around Stidham's performance, mainly being the offense being focused around Pettway's running ability. Well he didn't play and Auburn's offense couldn't get into a rhythm. Could be totally different with that presence. Still like Clemson's QB better. Dabo knows how to develop a QB.
Who is the AU backup QB since snowboard cam is out again?
Posted on 9/6/17 at 3:49 pm to MontyFranklyn
I don't know why SEC fans are believing the AU hype. Clemson is a legit NC contender. If Auburn improves greatly from last year they'll be 9-3.
Posted on 9/7/17 at 10:21 am to MontyFranklyn
Both QBs will crator under pressure this week and both will toss interceptions.
The team that wins this game will be the team that stops the run better.
The team that wins this game will be the team that stops the run better.
Posted on 9/7/17 at 10:26 am to MontyFranklyn
I don't see the value of comparing QBs or RBs since they don't compete against each other.
Posted on 9/7/17 at 12:37 pm to MontyFranklyn
Frick stats and analysis based on week 1 throwaway opponents. We will see what both teams are made of this week.
Auburn wins 10+
Auburn wins 10+
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