Previews 2016: Arkansas, Auburn and LSU
Arkansas has become a more dangerous team under Bret Bielema’s watch…Auburn may be winding down the Gus Malzahn era…This could be Miles’ swan song…
Arkansas preview: Razorbacks smell blood in the water as Bama comes to town
October 6, 2014 Comments Off on Arkansas preview: Razorbacks smell blood in the water as Bama comes to town
Whether Arkansas actually follows through with doing the near-impossible this weekend, it won’t be for a lack of confidence that the impossible can be done.
In year two of Bret Bielema’s tenure in Fayetteville, Arkansas might not be one of the SEC’s best teams, but it’s not from a lack of believing. And with Alabama coming to town fresh off being made to look very mortal by Ole Miss, the Razorbacks will surely speak with a noticeably louder oink this week.
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Auburn exceeded expectations like no other team in 2013, and now the question is whether the Tigers can be effective when they’re not playing the underdog role. Despite recent injuries on the offensive line, this is a dangerous offensive team that has the potential to show more balance in 2014. But a defense that is still struggling to attain effectiveness could be Auburn’s undoing.
Continue reading …Texas, Auburn find they’re still living in an Alabama world
January 7, 2014 Comments Off on Texas, Auburn find they’re still living in an Alabama world
Florida State closed out the BCS era Monday night with a 34-31 victory over Auburn, claiming the last crystal trophy that will be handed out under the current postseason rules.
But even though the Seminoles have 365 days to enjoy their place on the college football throne, one of the first questions raised on ESPN’s postgame show was whether Alabama had passed the mantle of most-targeted program over to FSU permanently.
ESPN contributor Paul Finebaum – who has never met a football topic he wouldn’t use to troll Alabama fans – answered with a firm “yes,” surprising exactly no one. If only that were true.
Continue reading …SEC Previews and Predictions: Week 15
December 5, 2013 Comments Off on SEC Previews and Predictions: Week 15
We haven’t been big believers in Missouri the last two weeks, picking them to lose against both Ole Miss and Texas A&M (and being wrong both times). This will be the third straight week of no-confidence votes. Auburn’s biggest challenge will be not about what Missouri can deliver, but rather the inevitable emotional letdown that follows the Tigers’ literally last-second win over Alabama.
Continue reading …Auburn preview: Alabama finds unexpected roadblock on way to another title
November 25, 2013 Comments Off on Auburn preview: Alabama finds unexpected roadblock on way to another title
There’s really no other way to say it – Alabama didn’t see this coming.
Few people thought Auburn would be as bad as it was in 2012, but the number of people who expected the Tigers to be 10-1 and just on the outside of a BCS Championship Game matchup probably wouldn’t be enough to fill a taxicab. And that’s including Lee County residents.
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Sources tell TideFans.com that Auburn first offered the job to Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart, who gave it strong consideration before eventually turning the job down. Auburn is also believed to have gauged interest from Jimbo Fisher, Gary Patterson and at least one other major college coach, but could not find a willing dance partner. Bob Petrino was never seriously considered by the people charged with actually making the decision. Enter Gus Malzahn.
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The real issue for Auburn is the early defection of 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton at quarterback. Only the fear of Auburn’s unique offense would seem to lend any hope to the Tigers being more than a mid-level player this season.
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