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Arkansas covered, FWTW. They've been strong, and the SEC is just brutal this season. Any win is a Good Win!

Alabama never led in this game. I think the Tigers have shrugged off the Florida loss!

2nd loss of the season, but they're both to two of the best teams in the country. Lots of work to do before the tournament.

#1 team in the country! Now, let's see if they can hold onto it with Broome out. Florida, Bama, and MSST worry me. I think Tennessee was a bit of a pretender since they hadn't really played anyone until Florida lit them up. Lots of talent there, though, they could still figure it out.

That was close!

What a game! Who else thought Auburn was cooked after the no-call and the offensive interference call on their last posession in the fourth!?

Basketball giving the family something to smile about!

I was thinking about this the other day. Nothing against Thorne, I don't think he's proven himself to be demonstrably better or worse than Brown; but his college career is over after the Alabama game. It's unlikely that he will go pro in the NFL, XFL, or CFL. At this point, I doubt 3 more games are going to have that much of an effect on his chances at the next level. It seems like the best thing for him, and Auburn, is to decide what's next, and start working towards that goal. Given his experience, what I've heard others say about his football knowledge, and what I've seen of his demeanor, coaching might be a good path for him.

Unless Freeze picks up an absolute stud in the 2025 class or the portal (neither of which are crazy assumptions), next year's starting QB is currently riding the bench. Given that I don't think the UL-Monroe game is a gimme at this point, winning out would take a miracle that surpasses the end of the 2013 season! Barring that, this season is effectively over in terms of making a bowl game. That's not to say it can't happen, I just don't think Thorne starting makes it any more or less likely than Brown. It makes sense to let those underclassmen start/continue getting in-game experience to learn and prepare for next year. More so considering that it will be Freeze's first real "make-or-break" season. I don't think he should be fired if next year is a bust, but that's a much bigger discussion.

The last half of the Mizzou game reminded me so much of the most frustrating aspects of the Tubberville years. Auburn would establish a lead, and then play "not to lose." Sometimes, they would squeak out a win against an overmatched team. Far too many times, that overmatched team would come back and tie it up or take the lead!

For sure, there were plenty of player mistakes on Saturday, but those are always going to happen. There are plenty of underclassmen on this team, and they're going to make mistakes. Going to the "Run-Run-(Incomplete)Pass" offense just because it was a 2-score game is plain old shitty play-calling. I know there was a general call to focus more on the run game going into Saturday, but that doesn't mean the pass game should be forsaken! Thorne dropped a perfect dime for a TD earlier in the game. Yes, that was blown coverage along with a well-run route, but Auburn is not bereft of passers and receivers! Looking at Auburn's possessions in the 4th quarter reflect play calling that was blindly sticking to a predetermined plan while the game slipped away from the team. Auburn's play calling in the 4th quarter was so predictable, it was painful. Seeing Freeze watch Mizzou win the game looked like a man who realized how much he had screwed that win.

Back in the Tubberville years, a much younger me realized an important thing: if you're not playing to win (or playing to "protect" a win), you're playing to lose. If you were able to score twice in a quarter, you must assume your opponent can do the same. The only time you take your foot off the gas is when the game's end is a foregone conclusion. That's rarely the case at the start of the 4th quarter, and it's never the case in the third quarter. A big reason over matched teams can beat their opponents is because they play like they have nothing to lose. They don't play recklessly, but they take risks early and often. Put simply, they never stop playing to win.

… But Vandy just knocked Bama off, and that makes things a tiny bit better.

… And I think Hugh Freeze is going to start next year on the hot seat. This is of course unless he finds a way to right the ship and coach these kids to where they should be.

Something to consider: At this rate, Auburn’s going to be a home underdog against Vandy.

Always nice to see the appreciation. Hope the Auburn fanbase never forgets who we are. Sorry about the link to, ahem, that other site.

Can only think this is a good thing. Either Hank sucks, and the benching is the jab in the gut Thorne needs to rememebr how to play the position, or Hank rocks it and Thorne moves to back-up. Don't want to think about the third, probably more likely, possibility...

Not much else to say.

I mean, yeah! Glad he's stepping down, but have to respect the guy. Glasd to see students give him the same sendoff they did for Bear. Tradition!

Not sure what to think here, but happy we're picking up some OL help. Seems like we're still overlooking this group somewhat. I don't care how good the QB and/or RB are. Without a solid OL in front of them they will not be consistently successful.

I've read some articles on this. On suggesting the students wanted "anyone but Dabo," to which I would ask, "so, Kiffin?" I think that would be pretty ironic, TBH. Given that Saban is helping with the transition, I don't know if that makes Lane's ascention more or less likely! Either way, it took Less Miles years to foul up the system Saban left at LSU. Then again, that was before the transfer portal was a thing!

Sad news:

> After five seasons back at his alma mater, Auburn associate head coach and running backs coach Carnell “Cadillac” Williams is leaving The Plains, he announced Thursday evening.

In case anyone wants to discuss. I’m busy so I won’t see the game. Have fun… Everyone.

War Eagle!

Yep, ice hockey! Wish they came a little closer to home for me. I would love to see a game. They have an active FB group and some good looking jerseys for sale!

Side note, gotta love South Carolina forever leaning hard (pun intended) into their mascot!

I think a lot of folks saw this as the first big test for Auburn. Then we watched the team struggle against Cal. Fortunately A & M are perennial underachievers under Jimbo. Then again, they are at home. I think the Tigers have a shot if A & M underperforms and they can play a complete game. Could be a win to set the tone of the season. I think a loss would do the same.

Tigers taking the late game out west.

In case anyone’s interested. I’m crazy busy today, so I’ll be watching recorded.

Please, people, can we have nice things again?

> The original Auburn Oaks were planted between 1937 and 1939 then were removed in 2013 after being poisoned in 2010. Two oaks were planted in 2015 but had to be removed after one had fire damage. The newest trees were planted in February of 2017 and the University asked for them to not be rolled.

I remember the video footage of the one lady beating the crap out of the guy trying to light the TP/tree on fire.

For me, I’ll say I lived at the Commons for a year (and my room caught fire), $0.10 wings at Strutting Duck, and Woodstock at Theta Chi.

TL; DR: Strength: Secondary, weakness: O-line.

Record number of season tickets sold, breaking the record from 2014.

Of course all of this is down the preferences of voters. Auburn was 4th best uni. My question is how does Bama rate the best unis, but Oklahoma is not even in the top 25!? There's not much difference between the two. Personally, I like the Sooner red helmets better. They have a candy apple quality I think looks great. I find it hilarious that the Ducks were second to last, while their actual colors were ranked second. That Nike wardrobe is pretty polarizing!

Sounds like AU will be pretty solid at catcher.