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re: Everyone is underestimating Auburn

Posted on 8/19/19 at 5:06 pm to
Posted by borotiger
Murfreesboro Tennessee
Member since Jan 2004
10571 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 5:06 pm to
quote:

Does Gatewood transfer at the end of the season if Nix plays the whole season?


In this day and age, probably.

Posted by KaiserSoze99
Member since Aug 2011
31669 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 5:07 pm to
You read it wrong.

I said that you have a good OL with lots of experience (all seniors) and the defense was serviceable, AT WORST.

Posted by MetryMauler
Member since Sep 2016
7132 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 5:09 pm to
2014 - 8...5
2015 - 7...6
2016 - 8...5
2017 - 10..4
2018 - 8...5

See no reason why this season will be any different than the new norm under Gus. 8-5. I could see an upset of Georgia happening.
Posted by TheJones
Member since Nov 2009
33362 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 5:14 pm to
Most AU fans have AU going 8-4 or 9-3 regular season

On paper this year is tough to figure out. Veteran lines, good defense, freshman QB, Gus reclaiming playcalling, brutal schedule.

Hard to fault anyone predicting 9-3, 6-6, or anywhere in between
Posted by jvilletiger25
jacksonville, fl
Member since Jan 2014
17032 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 5:14 pm to
quote:

There is no question about QB. It will be Gatewood as the starter and he's going to do really really well.


FIFY
Posted by jimdog
columbus, ga
Member since Dec 2012
6636 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 5:25 pm to
Some are but it's far from everyone. They've got everything you need if this Nix is a souped up Fromm which he is rumored to be. He's not your normal freshman. Two strong dog lines and a damn good secondary with great speed at WR.
Posted by TIGERSPIKE
Member since Oct 2016
1445 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 5:43 pm to
Not sure why AU's defense is getting so much love. The DL will be good not great just like every year under Steele. Big difference is we have no depth on the DL this season. AU's defense was bad in 6 of the 8 SEC games last year and before anyone says the offense was continually going three and out you should know that it just wasnt the case. Yes the offense sucked but AU was actually one of the best teams in the country in not going 3 and out. I do think the offense will be better and Bo Nix will be a star pretty much from the jump.
Posted by Terrific Tales
Member since Jan 2019
19454 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 6:18 pm to
My bad
Posted by borotiger
Murfreesboro Tennessee
Member since Jan 2004
10571 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 6:21 pm to
quote:

Big difference is we have no depth on the DL this season


They may shite the bed but we have much more depth on the DL than usual so I have no idea where you get this.
Posted by rmnldr
Member since Oct 2013
38240 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 6:58 pm to
I see Auburn’s OL being improved. There’s elite defensive linemen with some pass rushers ready to break out. Secondary looks very solid. Solid QB options.

The offensive weapons are going to be utilized much better this season I think. They’re gonna be running the ball every which way and hitting RPOs to catch defenses looking in the backfield.

I’m probably rambling idk I’m tired
Posted by AU4real35
Member since Jan 2014
16065 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 7:08 pm to
quote:

There is no question about QB. It will be Bo Nix as the starter and he's going to do really really well.


Probably want to ignore whatever this guy says.
Posted by krandor
Member since Dec 2014
1401 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 7:12 pm to
quote:

Probably want to ignore whatever this guy says.


If you say so. All the practice reports I've seen have been pretty conclusive that Bo has been the more accurate QB and looks to be the starter. Just staring by the fact that all this week he has been the first QB to take snaps.

I know a lot of people are rooting for Gatewood but all reports point to Nix being the starter and I'm almost positive that is what we are going to hear in the next day or two once we start Oregon practice.
Posted by JuiceTerry
Roond the Scheme
Member since Apr 2013
40868 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 7:19 pm to
Well maybe next time we'll estimate them
Posted by tiger perry
Member since Dec 2009
25668 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 7:25 pm to
Honestly, Auburn is at their best when everyone underestimates them. They are usually terrible when they have high expectations
Posted by Tigerman97
Member since Jun 2014
10354 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 8:45 pm to
We have a talented "run stopping" DL , but we are thin at tackle for "known" experience. We have a couple of pass rushing "possibilities" but they haven't played consistent to date.

The LB's are"young" although they played well in spots last season, TWill has earned the benefit of the doubt.

The DB's are are talented, but we lack a "known" shut down corner.

The OL improved last season but never played "elite".

The speciality positions are on par with SEC level talent, but there is no "transcendent" player.

The QB is at best a guess...we have a kid with physical tools that Gus has succeeded with and we have the best incoming freshman that I can remember but it's "Gus", so who knows.

I truly believe if we could trade schedules with 12 other SEC teams we'd be a 10 win team, but we are Auburn and we have our schedule. It is what it is!
This post was edited on 8/19/19 at 8:47 pm
Posted by Niner
Member since Apr 2019
2026 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 9:42 pm to
What I'm frustrated about that virtually no one has mentioned is the perceived talent at WR that has gone completely AWOL. We have had some of the best WR classes in the country come in and nothing to show for it yet. Yes they have speed, but we can't have success at the QB position without receivers that can catch a ball that hits their hands. The Arkansas game with Sean White comes to top of mind as a good example.
Posted by tiger81
Brentwood, TN.
Member since Jan 2008
18848 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 9:47 pm to
Meh, green QB's get ya beat on da road. Think Gus is fired this year.
Posted by Cobb Dawg
Member since Sep 2012
9804 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 9:52 pm to
quote:

I don't even know how to estimate them.


Don't estimate, just hate.
Posted by RogerTempleton
Austin
Member since Nov 2014
3035 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 10:29 pm to
This tells me two more seasons of 7-8 wins before another 10+ win season. Joey/Bo’s senior year.

Gus won’t get that long.
Posted by RogerTempleton
Austin
Member since Nov 2014
3035 posts
Posted on 8/19/19 at 10:32 pm to
I’ve heard Nix/Gatewood get compared to Fromm/Newton and Sean White/Jeremy Johnson.

Reality is probably somewhere in between, but it’s hilarious.
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