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Auburn 1985 - One Of The Most Dominating Defensive Performances In My Memory
Posted on 5/10/15 at 6:40 pm
Posted on 5/10/15 at 6:40 pm
Kinda of a spinoff from the Derrick Thomas Thread. (It got me to thinking about some old defensive performances)
I barely remember anything about the game...just that it was one of the most thorough beatings I had ever seen. It stuck in my mind because I knew the Ole Miss QB that started that game...he was the backup, (McKinney) and I believe the starter, (Kent Austin) was hurt the week before.
What I remember:
1. Auburn was ranked #1 the week before and lost to Tennessee.
2. Ole Miss was struggling and was starting McKinney, the backup.
3. McKinney and the rest of the Ole Miss offense just took an absolute beating.
Auburn won 41-0.
Ole Miss had two first downs the entire game. The first downs came on Ole Miss' 1st two plays of the game.
Ole Miss completed 2 of 13 passes for 1 yard total.
Anybody else have memories of that game?
I have not found, or looked too hard for highlights from that game. If anyone can link them I would appreciate it.
I barely remember anything about the game...just that it was one of the most thorough beatings I had ever seen. It stuck in my mind because I knew the Ole Miss QB that started that game...he was the backup, (McKinney) and I believe the starter, (Kent Austin) was hurt the week before.
What I remember:
1. Auburn was ranked #1 the week before and lost to Tennessee.
2. Ole Miss was struggling and was starting McKinney, the backup.
3. McKinney and the rest of the Ole Miss offense just took an absolute beating.
Auburn won 41-0.
Ole Miss had two first downs the entire game. The first downs came on Ole Miss' 1st two plays of the game.
Ole Miss completed 2 of 13 passes for 1 yard total.
Anybody else have memories of that game?
I have not found, or looked too hard for highlights from that game. If anyone can link them I would appreciate it.
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Posted on 5/10/15 at 6:45 pm to Bama323_15
Not entirely SEC but one of the most dominating defensive performances I've ever seen (not including LSU or 1-9) was Georgia's Sugar Bowl win over Hawaii and Colt Brennan.
I told some idiots on Reddit who were talking shite that "Brennan won't look nearly as good when he's lying flat on his back, which is where he'll be most of the night against UGA." They tore me to pieces, lol. Of course, none of them showed up after the game to eat their crow...
I told some idiots on Reddit who were talking shite that "Brennan won't look nearly as good when he's lying flat on his back, which is where he'll be most of the night against UGA." They tore me to pieces, lol. Of course, none of them showed up after the game to eat their crow...
This post was edited on 5/10/15 at 6:47 pm
Posted on 5/10/15 at 6:52 pm to Bama323_15
I don't have any memory of that game.
The best defenses I can remember by decade were:
80s = Oklahoma 1985. The Boz years!!! Still my favorite LB ever for the college game.
90s = Nebraska 1995, Washington 1991
2000s = Ohio State 2002, Miami 2001, USCw 2008, Alabama 2009
2010s = nobody has stood out as a completely dominating defense.
The best defenses I can remember by decade were:
80s = Oklahoma 1985. The Boz years!!! Still my favorite LB ever for the college game.
90s = Nebraska 1995, Washington 1991
2000s = Ohio State 2002, Miami 2001, USCw 2008, Alabama 2009
2010s = nobody has stood out as a completely dominating defense.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 6:53 pm to GeauxToBed
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I told some idiots on Reddit who were talking shite that "Brennan won't look nearly as good when he's lying flat on his back, which is where he'll be most of the night against UGA." They tore me to pieces, lol. Of course, none of them showed up after the game to eat their crow...
In their defense, they may have mistakenly assumed that the Rainbow Warriors win against Bama 5 years earlier was against an SEC caliber team.
I agree, that was a very good performance.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 6:54 pm to nebraskafaninwi
You're forgetting the three co-GOATs, dumbass.
1992 Alabama
2011 Alabama
2011 LSU
1992 Alabama
2011 Alabama
2011 LSU
Posted on 5/10/15 at 6:54 pm to GeauxToBed
That Georgia win was complete and utter annihilation. They devastated Hawaii in every facet of football. One of the most thorough dismantlings I've ever seen.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 6:55 pm to nebraskafaninwi
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I don't have any memory of that game.
I probably would not have thought as much about it except for knowing the QB that took the beating.
I agree with the defenses you listed. I had actually forgotten about the Washington squad...they were impressive.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 6:57 pm to Tornado Alley
quote:
1992 Alabama
2011 Alabama
2011 LSU
1992 Alabama - I will give you that one.
2011 Alabama - no.
2011 LSU - no.
You obviously don't have much knowledge of how great some past defenses were and are just going off of SEC media thoughts.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 6:58 pm to Tornado Alley
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You're forgetting the three co-GOATs, dumbass.
I don't allow that sort of language in my threads!
Just kidding.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 6:59 pm to nebraskafaninwi
1988 Notre Dame was another great defense that I remember now. One of the best, if not the best rush defense since I started watching college football.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 7:01 pm to Bama323_15
MSU defense 1996 Egg Bowl.
Played lights out and way over there head for that game.
Played lights out and way over there head for that game.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 7:03 pm to Bama323_15
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I had actually forgotten about the Washington squad
Yep, that was a great team. I doubt we see them return to that level again in our lifetime just like how I doubt we see Colorado return to some of their great squads.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 7:04 pm to Bama323_15
I remember it well. It was a primetime game on ESPN. Austin was hurt and OM had McKinney playing along with freshmen, Chris Osgood(who would transfer to A&M) and Mark Young. It was ugly. Bo ran wild and Auburn's defense was on lock down.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 7:06 pm to cave canem
Wasn't that the game that Greg Favors had like 5 sacks?
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1996 Egg Bowl
Posted on 5/10/15 at 7:09 pm to msudawg1200
Thought it was 6 but you could be right, looked it up he was credited with 5.5
4 fumble recoveries one returned for a TD
Interception returned for a TD
Safety
9 sacks
14 tfl on their running backs
Resulting in -93 yards
All in OXFORD
4 fumble recoveries one returned for a TD
Interception returned for a TD
Safety
9 sacks
14 tfl on their running backs
Resulting in -93 yards
All in OXFORD
Posted on 5/10/15 at 7:09 pm to Bama323_15
I don't remember the game but I do remember Dye talking about it in his book. AU was PISSED after the AP dropped them 13 spots from 1 to 14 due to one loss at UT.
And the beat down was remarkable. Few more stats..
Ole Miss opened the game with 2 first downs. They never got another and ended with 9 total yards. 1 passing yard, 8 rushing.
Bo Jackson ran for 240 yards in 3 quarters.
AU set the SEC record with 28 rushing first downs on the way to over 600 yards.
And the beat down was remarkable. Few more stats..
Ole Miss opened the game with 2 first downs. They never got another and ended with 9 total yards. 1 passing yard, 8 rushing.
Bo Jackson ran for 240 yards in 3 quarters.
AU set the SEC record with 28 rushing first downs on the way to over 600 yards.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 7:10 pm to msudawg1200
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It was a primetime game on ESPN
I thought I remembered it being on ESPN as well...was not sure though.
I remember it being a "perfect storm."
1. Auburn was very good.
2. Had not only lost the week before but had lost the #1 ranking.
3. Ole Miss was outmatched before losing a starting QB.
It was just one of the most dominating performances I could ever remember seeing...even if it was Auburn.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 7:10 pm to msudawg1200
[link=(Highlights of Washington 1991 )]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqwF7VuDo1I[/link]
Posted on 5/10/15 at 7:14 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
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don't remember the game but I do remember Dye talking about it in his book. AU was PISSED after the AP dropped them 13 spots from 1 to 14 due to one loss at UT.
Wow...didn't realize they had dropped that far.
Ole Miss had 20+ yards rushing after 1st 2 plays of the game and finished with 8 yards rushing total...and Ole Miss was only sacked 3 times that game.
It really was unreal.
Posted on 5/10/15 at 7:18 pm to nebraskafaninwi
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1992 Alabama - I will give you that one.
2011 Alabama - no.
2011 LSU - no.
You obviously don't have much knowledge of how great some past defenses were and are just going off of SEC media thoughts.
Pass me whatever you're smoking.
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