Wondering

I commuted Troy today and listened to some of the Auburn sports call-in show while driving thru Montgomery. Of course, every one expects Auburn to beat Arkansas State. One of the question is this: will Auburn be conservative and run the football exclusively and not show Mississippi State anything or will we see Auburn throwing the ball also? My impression is that Gus Malzahn is not a conservative offensive coordinator and he will need to see what Cam Newton can do before invading Scott Field the following Thursday night and so we will see Newton throwing the football. What can Newton under certain circumstances? He need to be ready for the pressure of a hostile environment on ESPN. Malzahn will need to test Newton. This is my theory anyway.

So Close and So Far

The first football game still feels a ways away, but the second game is just nine days away. The second game feels so close, and the season has not even started yet.

Game Week

Game week is here and the excitement starts to build. I see now that the game is on FSN South and so I may get to watch it. I expect Auburn to win the game, but I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't easy. Cam Newton will do some good things and he will make some mistakes. Michael Dyer will get into the game and will have at least one long run. The defense will give up a big play or two. I just hope it won't be more than one or two. We've read so much about Trovon Reeed. He more than Dyer is the offensive player I wish to see. I want to see how Savage and Etheridge hold up in the secondary. I want how many players make the field. Game week is here.

A Week Away

We're a week away from the start of another Auburn football season. Next week on this day I'll be sweating all day, waiting for the 6 p.m. kickoff.

At Hueytown

Last night on a lark I went out to Hueytown to see Pelham lose to the Golden Gophers 36 to 21. Once again mediocrity rules the day for the Pelham Panthers. I could tell by the posture of the players as they ran on to the field that Hueytown was the better team. They have a very good QB that Pelham cannot match. As usual Pelham will be overmatched in their region and will be lucky to have a winning season much less go to the playoffs.

Now We Know

Now we know who the #2 QB is and who will start at right tackle. I think it's good that Barrett Trotter won the job, for he is a sophomore and therefore has upside for the future.

Kind of Funny

It's kind of funny to see all the speculation on who will start in the offensive line at right tackle. I've never seen such attention paid to such a usually low profile position.