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Hate to defend Auburn, but sportswriters are so disingenuous
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:33 pm
I keep seeing articles where they talk about Malzahn won 2/3 of his games like Auburn is making a mistake getting rid of him.
The dude was a dead man walking. Had not sniffed a division title since 2017, recruiting was awful, gets beaten by UGA and LSU every year and only got lucky against Bama once in a while. Why wouldn't they get rid of him?
The dude was a dead man walking. Had not sniffed a division title since 2017, recruiting was awful, gets beaten by UGA and LSU every year and only got lucky against Bama once in a while. Why wouldn't they get rid of him?
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Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:34 pm to armtackledawg
He just needed a few more years, Auburn was not patient enough imo
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:35 pm to rockiee
Stop. You don’t believe that 
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:35 pm to armtackledawg
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Hate to defend Auburn, but sportswriters are so disingenuous
They pulled the same shite when we fired Mike Shula back in 2006. How dare schools try to better their program's fortunes?!
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:35 pm to armtackledawg
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only got lucky against Bama once in a while
Oof....mad barners incoming! They hate facts!
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:37 pm to armtackledawg
1/3 of his wins were FCS/Non Power 5 opponents.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:40 pm to armtackledawg
Similar articles were written about Sumlin.
And these people make a living doing this.
Just more evidence that modern journalisming has less to do with facts, insight, and dispassionate analysis than it does outrage and clicks.
I can’t imagine a less respected “profession” these days.
And these people make a living doing this.
Just more evidence that modern journalisming has less to do with facts, insight, and dispassionate analysis than it does outrage and clicks.
I can’t imagine a less respected “profession” these days.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:40 pm to armtackledawg
If we replace him with Steele, then I will agree with them. Mr. 1-31... Mark your calendars appropriately.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:42 pm to allin2010
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If we replace him with Steele, then I will agree with them.
You won't
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:45 pm to stat19
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1/3 of his wins were FCS/Non Power 5 opponents.
1/3 of the schedule damn near is those games.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:52 pm to armtackledawg
Great post. Bama is great and all. Dynasty as frick. But a fighters chance of beating Bama in the odd numbered years isn’t enough to keep his job.
Gus had a bunch of mistakes. Not getting wins against Georgia when they were down. Not winning one single road game against a rival. Not beating Tennessee in 2018. Pathetic 2nd halves against LSU. Putting all the eggs in one basket with QB recruiting, and lastly failing to adapt his offense through the years. His record should’ve been better and that would’ve given him more support, but really, he didn’t help himself out.
Gus had a bunch of mistakes. Not getting wins against Georgia when they were down. Not winning one single road game against a rival. Not beating Tennessee in 2018. Pathetic 2nd halves against LSU. Putting all the eggs in one basket with QB recruiting, and lastly failing to adapt his offense through the years. His record should’ve been better and that would’ve given him more support, but really, he didn’t help himself out.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:54 pm to Leto II
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Stop. You don’t believe that
100%, he was just soooo close. I think by year 15 he is running the SEC.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 1:59 pm to armtackledawg
I agree with you. Although I see where they are coming from, when you make $7.5 million, you have to be better than mediocre.
The worst is Dan Wolken. He wrote an article the other day basically saying that firing Malzahn was the wrong move because Auburn shouldn't be good at football anyway.
The worst is Dan Wolken. He wrote an article the other day basically saying that firing Malzahn was the wrong move because Auburn shouldn't be good at football anyway.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 2:01 pm to Ag Zwin
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I can’t imagine a less respected “profession” these days.
Lawyers have surpassed "journalists" now when it comes to honor and respectability.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 2:01 pm to armtackledawg
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sportswriters are so disingenuous
Sportswriters aren't disingenuous. They're absolutely useless. Much like the sports they cover, they have no real value and contribute little if anything to society. A wino standing on the corner cleaning windshields for some change has more value. By the way....frick Auburn.
This post was edited on 12/15/20 at 2:02 pm
Posted on 12/15/20 at 2:06 pm to Judah Mann
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Much like the sports they cover, they have no real value and contribute little if anything to society.
I agree with this. When I (rarely) watch those post-game Zoom calls with the writers, I just cringe. My 10 year old could ask better questions.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 2:07 pm to Ag Zwin
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Similar articles were written about Sumlin.
And these people make a living doing this.
Just more evidence that modern journalisming has less to do with facts, insight, and dispassionate analysis than it does outrage and clicks.
I can’t imagine a less respected “profession” these days.
Same about Richt.
Overall record is great.
Look at the wins and losses the past 3 years.
Trends are more important than what someone did 4+ years ago.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 2:08 pm to jangalang
Top 5 money for top 30 results.
It had to happen.
1. 0-12 at LSU, Georgia and Bama. At some point top 5 money should travel better.
2. Getting blown out multiple times. At some point top 5 money should compete for four quarters. Several of Gus’s losses were 3 score or more blowouts.
3. Being able to man up at the line of scrimmage. We are getting our poop pushed in upfront on both sides of the ball. Recruiting matters upfront more than anywhere else. Player development matters upfront more than anywhere else. It has not happened under Gus. Who got better?
4. QB recruiting an development: does anyone think Bo Nix has transformed as a player from start 1 to start 23?
It had to happen.
1. 0-12 at LSU, Georgia and Bama. At some point top 5 money should travel better.
2. Getting blown out multiple times. At some point top 5 money should compete for four quarters. Several of Gus’s losses were 3 score or more blowouts.
3. Being able to man up at the line of scrimmage. We are getting our poop pushed in upfront on both sides of the ball. Recruiting matters upfront more than anywhere else. Player development matters upfront more than anywhere else. It has not happened under Gus. Who got better?
4. QB recruiting an development: does anyone think Bo Nix has transformed as a player from start 1 to start 23?
This post was edited on 12/15/20 at 2:09 pm
Posted on 12/15/20 at 2:10 pm to jangalang
Not intending to be critical, but how can you have such bad OLs for three years. Bo prolly receives too much criticism for happy feet, he's running for his life as soon as he gets the snap.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 2:27 pm to makersmark1
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0-12 at LSU, Georgia and Bama
But it's all laughs and smiles when you're hitting hail mary's and kick 6's. No worries at all. Just typical Auburn luck that the program and fanbase has come to expect. Funny what happens when that luck runs out
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Getting blown out multiple times. At some point top 5 money should compete for four quarters. Several of Gus’s losses were 3 score or more blowouts.
ROFLMAO. You are Auburn. Stop thinking you're Bama.
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Being able to man up at the line of scrimmage. We are getting our poop pushed in upfront on both sides of the ball. Recruiting matters upfront more than anywhere else. Player development matters upfront more than anywhere else. It has not happened under Gus. Who got better?
Again, this was ignored when Auburn was getting lucky wins. It was all good. frickin dumbasses didn't take the time to realize that was never going to continue. Hence, those massive asskickings you mentioned above.
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