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Posted on 4/5/18 at 8:48 am to LaBR4
Didn't I hear somewhere that's Auburn's gonna wear orange jerseys for this?
Maybe a throwback to these?
ETA: I was wrong, it was a 2020 kickoff game that they're rumored for.
Maybe a throwback to these?
ETA: I was wrong, it was a 2020 kickoff game that they're rumored for.
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Posted on 4/5/18 at 9:08 am to VADawg
quote:Agreed. AU returns a ton, and that D will be ready.
Auburn steamrolls them
Posted on 4/5/18 at 10:33 am to RT1941
Washington isn't a pushover. A typical Auburn team would struggle. But I think this could be a huge year for Auburn, they're set up. The fanbase will be disappointed if they don't dominate.
Posted on 4/5/18 at 10:41 am to CarolinaGamecock99
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God help Malzhan if he loses this after that huge contract
That would be 3 straight losses overall... 3 straight losses in MBS no less. Not good after that big honkin payday. Malzahn has to prove this year that he can win on the road
Posted on 4/5/18 at 10:44 am to CarolinaGamecock99
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God help Malzhan if he loses this after that huge contract
Not like it matters, we can't fire him if he does
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But I think this could be a huge year for Auburn, they're set up
Road games @UGA and @Bama + neutral vs UW? We will be lucky to finish the season 10-2
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Posted on 4/5/18 at 10:44 am to Ssubba
quote:No big deal, they're used to it.
The fanbase will be disappointed if they don't dominate.
Posted on 4/5/18 at 10:48 am to TailbackU
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Posted on 4/5/18 at 10:56 am to LaBR4
7. Washington
Previous Way-Too-Early rank: 8
2017 record: 10-3, 7-2 Pac-12
Returning starters: Eight offense, nine defense, one special teams
Key losses: DT Vita Vea, WR Dante Pettis, G Andrew Kirkland, C Coleman Shelton, TE Will Dissly, LB Keishawn Bierria
Outlook: The Huskies look like the class of the Pac-12 in 2018, and they might even be CFP contenders now that tailback Myles Gaskin has decided to return to school. He ran for 1,380 yards with 21 touchdowns this past season. The offense also returns some key contributors who were lost to season-ending injuries, including left tackle Trey Adams, tight end Hunter Bryant and receiver Chico McClatcher.
Jake Browning will become the league's best quarterback with USC's Sam Darnold, UCLA's Josh Rosen and Washington State's Luke Falk departing. The Huskies might have picked up their quarterback of the future in Georgia transfer Jacob Eason, who is reportedly expected to enroll and will have to sit out the 2018 season under NCAA transfer rules.
The Huskies will miss Vea, the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, and Bierria, their emotional leader on defense.
13. Auburn
Previous Way-Too-Early rank: 12
2017 record: 10-4, 7-1 SEC
Returning starters: Six offense, five defense, one special teams
Key losses: RB Kerryon Johnson, RB Kamryn Pettway, CB Carlton Davis, LB Jeff Holland, OT Austin Golson, C Casey Dunn, G Braden Smith, OT Darius James, LB Tre' Williams, SS Stephen Roberts, FS Tray Matthews
Outlook: What an aggravating season for the Tigers, who twice beat the No. 1-ranked team in the country and then watched those teams (Alabama and Georgia) play for the CFP National Championship. Auburn's resurgence was enough to land coach Gus Malzahn a seven-year contract extension after Arkansas tried to hire him as its new coach.
The Tigers will miss Johnson, who ran for 1,391 yards and 18 touchdowns this past season, and Pettway, who also is turning pro. They'll also have to replace four of five starters on the offensive line. With quarterback Jarrett Stidham returning, along with most of his top wideouts, the Tigers should have a potent passing game.
On the other side of the ball, defensive coordinator Kevin Steele has built one of the better units in the SEC, but the Tigers will miss Holland's pass-rushing skills and Davis' coverage skills.
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Previous Way-Too-Early rank: 8
2017 record: 10-3, 7-2 Pac-12
Returning starters: Eight offense, nine defense, one special teams
Key losses: DT Vita Vea, WR Dante Pettis, G Andrew Kirkland, C Coleman Shelton, TE Will Dissly, LB Keishawn Bierria
Outlook: The Huskies look like the class of the Pac-12 in 2018, and they might even be CFP contenders now that tailback Myles Gaskin has decided to return to school. He ran for 1,380 yards with 21 touchdowns this past season. The offense also returns some key contributors who were lost to season-ending injuries, including left tackle Trey Adams, tight end Hunter Bryant and receiver Chico McClatcher.
Jake Browning will become the league's best quarterback with USC's Sam Darnold, UCLA's Josh Rosen and Washington State's Luke Falk departing. The Huskies might have picked up their quarterback of the future in Georgia transfer Jacob Eason, who is reportedly expected to enroll and will have to sit out the 2018 season under NCAA transfer rules.
The Huskies will miss Vea, the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, and Bierria, their emotional leader on defense.
13. Auburn
Previous Way-Too-Early rank: 12
2017 record: 10-4, 7-1 SEC
Returning starters: Six offense, five defense, one special teams
Key losses: RB Kerryon Johnson, RB Kamryn Pettway, CB Carlton Davis, LB Jeff Holland, OT Austin Golson, C Casey Dunn, G Braden Smith, OT Darius James, LB Tre' Williams, SS Stephen Roberts, FS Tray Matthews
Outlook: What an aggravating season for the Tigers, who twice beat the No. 1-ranked team in the country and then watched those teams (Alabama and Georgia) play for the CFP National Championship. Auburn's resurgence was enough to land coach Gus Malzahn a seven-year contract extension after Arkansas tried to hire him as its new coach.
The Tigers will miss Johnson, who ran for 1,391 yards and 18 touchdowns this past season, and Pettway, who also is turning pro. They'll also have to replace four of five starters on the offensive line. With quarterback Jarrett Stidham returning, along with most of his top wideouts, the Tigers should have a potent passing game.
On the other side of the ball, defensive coordinator Kevin Steele has built one of the better units in the SEC, but the Tigers will miss Holland's pass-rushing skills and Davis' coverage skills.
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Posted on 4/5/18 at 12:21 pm to dan765
UW has beaten up on bad Pac 12 teams and has been outclassed against stiffer competition (USC, Alabama 2016 and Penn State 2017). Auburn 34-20
Posted on 4/5/18 at 12:35 pm to LaBR4
Game is a draw. WE have a better team and better program. But we are serious slow starters.. I believe we will win the game but it will be close
Posted on 4/5/18 at 12:38 pm to LaBR4
Out of everyone commenting on this thread, Auburn fans are less confident than anyone else that Auburn wins this one. 
Posted on 4/5/18 at 12:40 pm to ThaiTiger24
The more time gus has to scheme, the worse he is. Think clmson and whirleybird.
Bet the farm on washington
Bet the farm on washington
Posted on 4/5/18 at 12:56 pm to Atxgump
I won't disagree with you. I give this a 50/50. They have one of the best coaches in the country. We don't. The best thing going for us is finally having a returning QB. The last time we had that was in 2014 I believe. Also, we might have the best defensive line in the country. They have Jake Browning. Should be a fun game. It's not like we haven't had plenty of practice lately in that new stadium. It should feel like a home game for us.
Posted on 4/5/18 at 2:47 pm to ThaiTiger24
Trading out Hand for Grimes on that oline should do wonders. Last yr's oline started out rough and ended rough, y'all needed a resurgence in coaching/development in that area.
Posted on 4/5/18 at 6:09 pm to RollDawgRoll
I already hated the place if we lose three in a row there ugh
Posted on 4/5/18 at 6:55 pm to BranchDawg
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Auburn's gonna wear orange jerseys for this
I hope you're wrong.
As far as the game goes, I think Peterson's better than Malzahn, but UW won't pull this win off. Auburn will win and cover. Auburn has better players at most positions, and should definitely have the crowd on it's side.
This post was edited on 4/5/18 at 7:00 pm
Posted on 4/5/18 at 9:23 pm to Evolved Simian
Auburn will probably really struggle on offense. Will basically have a new offensive line, no proven running back, and two of the top recievers out.Stidham had a history last year of struggling in games that didn’t have a strong running game.Could take quite a few games for the OL to gel, and to see who the go to back is going to be. Defense might have to win this one.
Posted on 4/5/18 at 9:31 pm to ThaiTiger24
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Also, we might have the best defensive line in the country.
You might want to take a look at Clemson's DL before making such statements...
All 4 starters will be drafted in the top 2 rounds with 2 guys going in the 1st round - barring injury.
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