Auburn 82, Alabama 77: Hard questions ahead in wake of Johnson’s second-year slump
By Chris DePew TideFans.com staff Feb. 4, 2017 Alabama surrendered 15 3-pointers to Auburn on Saturday and a furious late rally could do little more than turn another potential blowout into a bitter 82-77 loss against the Tigers at Coleman Coliseum. What did we learn today?: Avery Johnson is staking his Crimson Tide career on […]
Auburn looms as more of a must-win than usual for Bama basketball
February 4, 2017 Comments Off on Auburn looms as more of a must-win than usual for Bama basketballBy Chris DePew TideFans.com staff Feb. 4, 2017 Where to watch: Auburn (14-8, 3-6 SEC) at Alabama (13-8, 6-3) – Today 7:30 p.m. Central, Coleman Coliseum, SEC Network Who to watch: Donta Hall. The sophomore center from Luverne was barely around for the first game of the series, playing only nine minutes while picking up […]
Continue reading …Auburn 84, Alabama 64: Bill comes due for weeks of sloppy play
January 21, 2017 Comments Off on Auburn 84, Alabama 64: Bill comes due for weeks of sloppy play
After outplaying Auburn over the first 20 minutes and only managing a halftime tie, Alabama wilted down the stretch of a humiliating 84-64 road loss.
Continue reading …Dazon Ingram gets his first taste of Auburn rivalry today
January 21, 2017 Comments Off on Dazon Ingram gets his first taste of Auburn rivalry todayBy Chris DePew TideFans.com staff Jan. 21, 2017 Where to watch: Alabama (11-6, 4-1 SEC) at Auburn (12-6, 2-4) – Today 3 p.m., Auburn Arena, ESPN2 Who to watch: Dazon Ingram. The redshirt freshman point guard broke out of a slump against Missouri with 12 points, four rebounds and three assists, but he hasn’t experienced […]
Continue reading …Auburn wrap-up: 2016 becomes “Kick Five” game as AU is locked out of the end zone
November 27, 2016 Comments Off on Auburn wrap-up: 2016 becomes “Kick Five” game as AU is locked out of the end zone
Alabama made a barely competitive game close for a half thanks to its own mistakes, which included two interceptions and a rare horrid punt from J.K. Scott that put Auburn in business just outside the red zone. The halftime score of 13-9 served as an effective wake-up call for an Alabama team that mishandled the ball on six other first-half plays – in addition to the two interceptions – and Alabama didn’t wait long to put its foot down on the gas pedal in the second half.
Continue reading …Auburn preview: Tiger defense will keep AU in it
November 23, 2016 Comments Off on Auburn preview: Tiger defense will keep AU in it
Depending on how deep one’s crimson blood runs, news Monday that initial Las Vegas lines were coalescing around an 18-point spread in Alabama’s favor could either be considered easy money, or a sucker’s bet.
Analysis of the two teams suggests the latter, especially if Alabama’s earlier game against LSU this season is any indication. Alabama and Auburn will meet at Bryant-Denny Stadium – where Alabama has been effective lately, but not historically, against Auburn – but the key issue is not the venue, but the strength of an Auburn defensive line that is a clear step above the LSU line that gave Alabama fits earlier this month.
Continue reading …Projected Depth Chart for Alabama vs. Auburn
November 23, 2016 Comments Off on Projected Depth Chart for Alabama vs. Auburn
Seniors are in black, juniors previously on the team are in green, junior college transfers in their junior year are in purple, junior college transfers in their sophomore year are in yellow, sophomores previously on the team are in blue, redshirt freshmen are in cyan, and true freshmen are in red.
Continue reading …SEC Previews and Predictions: Week 2
September 7, 2016 Comments Off on SEC Previews and Predictions: Week 2
All things considered, a 10-3 week wasn’t a bad start for The Predictions Dept., given the level of craziness SEC teams displayed in some of their respective openers. The biggest upset, by rank, was Wisconsin’s surprise victory over LSU that put Les Miles back on the hotseat. But South Alabama beating Mississippi State may have been even more shocking. The quality of games this week takes a nosedive, as it almost always does in Week 2, with the Tennessee-Virginia Tech NASCAR crossover at Bristol Motor Speedway probably taking the prize as the most interesting spectacle.
Continue reading …SEC Previews and Predictions: Week 1
August 31, 2016 Comments Off on SEC Previews and Predictions: Week 1
As usual, the top game on the opening-week slate belongs to Alabama, but Auburn faces Clemson in a strong undercard matchup, while Ole Miss battles Florida State in a game that could have playoff implications. Here’s our look at all the games for the opening week:
Continue reading …Previews 2016: Arkansas, Auburn and LSU
August 13, 2016 Comments Off on 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…
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