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Posted on 12/20/13 at 1:28 am to Socratics
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or whatever gump alter you are. . The luck was a breakdown in coverage that resulted in two receptions out of the endzone for bammer. God help you updykes if we're able to shore up our secondary, because Gus's offense is here to stay. Cowherd speakin' da troot!
Posted on 12/20/13 at 1:29 am to Socratics
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The missed FGs opportunities by bama was the luck in that game. Those FGs weren't high difficulty kicks.
Then Louis dropping two big catches (one a probable TD and the other putting us on the 10) makes Bama lucky in that game. Mason fumbled. They got lucky again. Whitehead took a bad angle on Cooper on the 99 yard TD catch. They got lucky again.
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Posted on 12/20/13 at 2:09 am to Weagle25
No one expected this result in the first year. What Malzahn has done is amazing. You make your own luck in life and on the football field. The thought that Malzahn out coaches Saban is more that many Bama fan can handle.
When you call us lucky, remember to call us the lucky SEC champions.
When you call us lucky, remember to call us the lucky SEC champions.
Posted on 12/20/13 at 3:20 am to pivey14
Time for my 2 cents on the "luck" arguments as someone who was at every game. Did Auburn catch some very important and critically timed lucky breaks like the Ricardo Louis catch and Cade Foster having a miserable at best night? Both are terribly bad mistakes by another team, so yeah, they didn't control their own destiny entirely on those plays. HOWEVER, how many plays in a football game can you break down and point out the minute lucky breaks which sum together to create the game in its entirety. I would say that, like some claim about holding, luck has a part in every play on some level. There's a reason most would "rather be lucky than good". Auburn catches the "bad" rap this year of just getting by on luck when they played well enough to win all 3 games (stretching that the drive against MSU and kick return against Bama were luck) and just needed one last gasp to finalize the W.
Now, back to the original and more worthy topic. I'll sign is as skeptical on the season. I thought Gus was a good hire, if not maybe a little bit of a reach on a guy who had only been a 1 year HC at Arkansas State. However, as already stated, the players were a concern. Watching the way they absolutely quit last year was sickening. I'm not sure I'd ever seen any team (see the Vanderbilt sign) EVER play with that little heart, drive, determination, or any semblance of caring. This years team is the exact opposite and may be the most determined team that I have ever seen. I don't want to heap too much praise onto Gus too soon, but if this isn't just a flash in the pan (don't think it is), Auburn could have hit the coaching lottery.
Now, back to the original and more worthy topic. I'll sign is as skeptical on the season. I thought Gus was a good hire, if not maybe a little bit of a reach on a guy who had only been a 1 year HC at Arkansas State. However, as already stated, the players were a concern. Watching the way they absolutely quit last year was sickening. I'm not sure I'd ever seen any team (see the Vanderbilt sign) EVER play with that little heart, drive, determination, or any semblance of caring. This years team is the exact opposite and may be the most determined team that I have ever seen. I don't want to heap too much praise onto Gus too soon, but if this isn't just a flash in the pan (don't think it is), Auburn could have hit the coaching lottery.
Posted on 12/20/13 at 3:27 am to Marines4Auburn
I was skeptical about 2013 Auburn, but definitely not Gus.
Posted on 12/20/13 at 4:18 am to Marines4Auburn
I thought it was an outstanding hire. I had no idea he would turn things around so quickly, but Gus was #1 on my wish list.
Dude is an O genius. I saw it when he was kicking our arse during the Arky game, when he was their OC. I saw what he did with Tulsa's O. I saw what he did with our O as OC. While I am definitely on the Gus bus, the staff he hired is second to none also. Quality at every position on our staff.
Dude is an O genius. I saw it when he was kicking our arse during the Arky game, when he was their OC. I saw what he did with Tulsa's O. I saw what he did with our O as OC. While I am definitely on the Gus bus, the staff he hired is second to none also. Quality at every position on our staff.
Posted on 12/20/13 at 4:43 am to Libertyabides71
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wing t principles in college ball
The blocking schemes are the same as many offenses. A lot of block down on the play side, backside pulling and kickout blocks. It looks like wishbone, veer, etc except it is run from 3WR sets mostly.
I enjoy watching it, but I realize that no matter the schemes you run- recruiting is the lifeblood of the program. Gus has put together a staff that is really good at recruiting and committed to teaching his system.
As Ellis Johnson gets bigger safeties, DBs and LBs, I think he may prove to be a big time hire.
Posted on 12/20/13 at 5:25 am to hawgfaninc
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Why do Auburn fans constantly need acceptance?
Posted on 12/20/13 at 5:28 am to Marines4Auburn
I was happy and not skeptical so therefore I was flat out wrong - so far. The next couple of years are when he will be tested and proven worthy or not. He will come into next season ranked real high, possibly one. Can he win then? We will see. From what I have seen I do not see why not but all we have is one season to go by. Could easily have three more losses but doesn't, team found a way to win. 
lol the down voting.
lol the down voting.
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Posted on 12/20/13 at 5:28 am to ArmyHogs
Try living in the state with them.
Posted on 12/20/13 at 5:41 am to Marines4Auburn
I was wrong. Congrats on your teams big season.
Looking forward to Bama bookending another Auburn championship next year.
Looking forward to Bama bookending another Auburn championship next year.
Posted on 12/20/13 at 5:46 am to pivey14
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still not sold
I have money riding on FSU. I think both teams are over rated.
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Posted on 12/20/13 at 6:12 am to Marines4Auburn
Skeptical. Dude has proved me wrong.
Posted on 12/20/13 at 6:39 am to Marines4Auburn
Gus is the greatest coach/person/pope/auto mechanic/hair dresser/proctologist/lawn guy EVER!! Happy now Aubies??
Posted on 12/20/13 at 6:57 am to Marines4Auburn
I was flat out wrong. I thought we would be undefeated and playing for the NC, not 1-loss.
Posted on 12/20/13 at 7:16 am to Big_Sur
I was wrong, no one saw this miracle season coming.
Things can change quickly though. Brian Kelly was lookin good last year then got crushed in the NC game, was an afterthought this year, and now lost both coordinators.
Things can change quickly though. Brian Kelly was lookin good last year then got crushed in the NC game, was an afterthought this year, and now lost both coordinators.
Posted on 12/20/13 at 7:21 am to Marines4Auburn
I thought he'd get AUB to compete for BCS bowls, albeit not in year 1. I knew he'd be 5000X better than Chiz, though. A great job by Gus, even if they hadn't beaten UGA/ALA (I still thought 6-6 or 7-5 type).
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Posted on 12/20/13 at 7:22 am to PorkSammich
I was wrong.
I strongly felt and posted that since Gus was part of the coaching staff during the transformation from “Tuberville tough to Chizik soft” he could not get the team back on track.
When Gus fired every other member of the old coaching staff and then hired a great new staff I was in his corner.
At the beginning of this season I thought Gus would do a great job and lead the team to a 8-4 record.
I strongly felt and posted that since Gus was part of the coaching staff during the transformation from “Tuberville tough to Chizik soft” he could not get the team back on track.
When Gus fired every other member of the old coaching staff and then hired a great new staff I was in his corner.
At the beginning of this season I thought Gus would do a great job and lead the team to a 8-4 record.
Posted on 12/20/13 at 7:23 am to pivey14
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If it weren't for 3 lucky plays, you are sitting at 8-4...
Depends on how you look at it. We're also one bad call on an onside kick from potentially being 12-0.
And oh by the way, we'll be the team in the white jerseys in Pasadena on Jan. 6th
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