Auburn beat Ball State like it was supposed to. The first mark of a good team is that you win the ones you are supposed to win. Yet Auburn wasn't exactly crisp in beating an inferior team.
The team scored 54 points. You have to be pleased by the offense, though inconsistent at times last night. You have to pleased with the defense continuing to pile up turnovers. You have to be pleased with the resilience of this team.
Yet the defense must get much better given the competition that is coming. Better tackling and better consistency has to begin somewhere at some point. Next Sunday night in Knoxville would be a good time to start! A dominant defense is not in the works this year. I do hope big improvement IS in the works.
Wes Byrun is perfect on place kicking. Othewise, special teams are a mess. We must find someone who can catch a punt. Our kickoff coverage is atrocious. Our kickoff returns are medicore. Soon or later if special teams do not improve they will cost us a game.
I have no idea how good Tennessee is. All I can think of is the tradition of this series, and memories of winning and losing in Knoxville. We HAVE won some big ones up there. I remember 1983 and 2004 in particular. We have a 4-game winning streak against the Vols (2003, two in '04, and last year). It needs to continue next Saturday night.
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I am excited about Malzahn versus Monte Kiffin. Should be a nice battle.
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