The last time Auburn was 0 & 2 was 2003. I remember starting 0 & 2 in 1984. I suppose those seasons ended up OK. I have no such hopes so far for this season.
It's one thing to be 0 & 2. It's another thing to look so bad in losing our first two games. I'd feel better if we had a good QB. So far Kiehl Frazier looks like he literally cannot pass the football. Apparently they are afraid to play Mosely at least so far. I read this morning that Wallace is more of a runner than a passer. Frazier better improve quickly. This is the best thing that could happen to this football team.
I am stunned that Auburn is a 17-point favorite. I saw Monroe beat Arkansas. They have a passing offense. I can't see how we stop them from scoring 30 plus points. We will have to outscore them, and I don't see this happening.
I will be further stunned if we look any better Saturday than we looked in the first two games. The tone that is set early in the season seems to usually carry the rest of the season. I sure hope I am wrong.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Saturday, September 8, 2012
A Reflection
Auburn is headed for a losing season. This team is not going to make a dramatic improvement to turn things around. At this moment I just hope we beat Monroe. Chizik will be on the proverbial hot seat next year; at least he should be.
The Mississippi State Game
This has become a real rivalry with the arrival of Dan Mullen at State and what happened with Cam Newton's recruitment. We sure need to win this game in Starkville. State is a 3-point favorite. We lost to Clemson last week while State beat outmanned Jackson State. Kickoff is at 11 on ESPN.
FIRST QUARTER
State marches right down the field throwing and running with ease from their 25, Our defense is lifeless, I don't understand it.
State misses a 36-yd. FG. after we finally get pressure on third down.
After a penalty aided first down Auburn punts.
State on their 24.
State is 3 and out.
AU on their 22.
AU is 3 and out. Our offense is non-existent.
State starts on their 35.
State is 3 and out. Neither offense is doing anything now.
AU again on the 22.
First down on the 39.
First down penalty on Auburn.
Our offense goes backwards quickly. Our offense id completely discombobulated.
This is a field position game at the moment and we are losing.
We punt from the 22.
State on their 31.
State fumbles and AU recovers on the 39.
Blakey is running well. AU is first and 10 on the MSU 28 as the quarter ends.
Auburn 0. MSU.0
SECOND Q UARTER
In this quarter Frazier throws 2 interceptions. Frazier positively cannot throw the ball.
AU drives into the red zone and once again is pushed back from a 2nd and goal from the 5 when McCalebb is buried on the speed sweep. Why did we run that play on the 5 when we were having success running inside? We have to settle for the short FG, which may cost us the game before it's over. Parkey has yet to miss this year.
Auburn 3 MSU 0
MSU gets a touchdown pass to a wide-open tight end down the middle as Jake Holland cannot keep up and Whitehead is not to be found.
Auburn 3 MSU 7
So the first half ends with our defense playing pretty well but our offense is inconsistent. State is 0 for 5 on third down. Frazier cannot pass the ball. He looks totally uncomfortable throwing the ball. We've had some success running the ball but we can't be one dimensional. This game is not as bad as 2008 but still our offense is pretty bad overall because of Frazier's limitations. Our offense has to improve dramatically in short order or we will lose this game. At the half I would say that State will win and probably pull away in the 4th as our offense gets desperate and continues to turn the ball over. If we do win this game, it will be a very ugly win just like 2008.
THIRD QUARTER
Auburn receives to start the second half.
MCCALEBB RUNS THE KICKOFF BACK 101 YARDS FOR THE TOUCHDOWN!
Auburn 10 MSU 7
MSU on the 25.
First down pass to the 45 to a wide-open receiver.
State drives with open receivers. Just like last year we can't cover the short passes.
The score comes on a 13-yr. corner route in the end zone.
Auburn 10 MSU 14
Well, State marches right down the field. Our defense looks like it did on their first possession of the game. Nothing there. They have wide-open receivers in the middle of the field every play.
Our offense has yet to see the field and our defense gives up a 75 yard drive that looks easy. State makes adjustments against our defense.
It could be all downhill for State after this.
AU on the 20. McCalebb can't break it this time.
We quickly go backwards. This offense is totally out of whack.
Auburn punts from the 20.
This game is over.
MSU on their 42.
One more TD and this game is over.
It will take a miracle for us to win this game. MSU is not very good but at this point they are better than Auburn. Will this team quit or will they show some character?
Perhaps Kiehl Frazier can't run this type of offense. He has no confidence.
MSU makes a 4th and 1 from midfield. We can't stop them.
First down at the 15. Their QB is playing with the confidence that Frazier needs.
MSU has all the momentum with their offense ramming the ball down our throats.
The touchdown comes on a 3-yd. toss to a wide-open tight end in the corner of the end zone and with 4:28 to go in the third quarter State is in complete control. No one covers the tight end coming off the line of scrimmage. Our offense is MIA and our defense looks helpless.
10 plays. 58 yards. Looking easy.
Auburn 10 MSU 21
McCalebb can't get beyond the 18.
After a first down to the 37 Frazier carries twice and we come up short on 3rd and 6 and once again we are punting as Frazier can't throw the ball downfield.
MSU on the 25 with 2:06 to go. The Bulldogs are in complete control of this game.
This game is hopeless. As Pat Dye once said, there are no miracles on the football field.
State is 3 and out for the first time in the half.
Auburn gets the ball back with 29 seconds to go in the quarter. We have not been past midfield in the half so far.
AU on the 23.
Blakely for 3 but there is a clipping foul on Auburn on a tough call against Sullen. We are going backwards again. The quarter ends with the situation looking hopeless.
Auburn 10 MSU 21
FOURTH QUARTER
Here we go. Fifteen minutes to go with Auburn facing a huge mountain to climb with no apparent hope in sight.
Once again Frazier can't throw and we are 3 and out. It is obvious now that the coaches won't even let Frazier attempt to throw the ball downfield.
Auburn punts early in the fourth quarter and everybody knows this game is over. Our offense is as bad as 2008. Something has to give. If we can't get a turnover this will go from bad to worse. The thing is that State is not very good; it's just that Auburn is very bad.
State on their 38.
State right down the field for the touchdown. Our defense has given up. State is clearly the superior team. They have completely dominated the second half. Auburn looks pathetic. This team has given up.
Auburn 10 MSU 28
This is very sad. How low has Auburn sunk?
12:33 to go. State has made the adjustments and they have dominated the line of scrimmage. Frazier is not stepping into his throws and if his first receiver is not open he has nowhere to go.
Frazier does step into one throw on a long pass completion to Blake.
First down on the 13 but once again the offense stalls.
On third down Frazier makes a poor decision and throws the ball right to a defender trying to hit Blake with 3 State defenders in front of Blake. We are not going to win with Kiehl Frazier at quarterback. He is not an SEC quarterback in this this offense.
Our good drive is quashed by a poor throw into the end zone by Frazier. This is truly embarassing for Auburn fans.
If Frazier can't hit Blake he can't complete a pass. He can't complete a pass anyway.
State on their 31 after the interception.
Their QB Tyler Russell looks great against our defense.
We hold and take the ball on the 25 or so.
Frazier completes a few passes but then he fumbles running the fooball. That's four turnovers by Auburn. This is as bad a day as I've ever seen an Auburn QB have.
State gets the ball back after the Frazier fumble.
This is a disappointing performace by Auburn. Last week we folded in the second half with Clemson and the same thing happens this week. Our offene doesn't score a single touchdown. The offense has regressed. We did see some hope last week despite the loss but today I see no hope.
We get the ball back with a 1:19 left on our 23 or so. Not that it matters.
We are out to midfield with 52 seconds left.
From the State 29 Kiehl Frazier fumbles again back to pass. That's 5 turnovers. Frazier has the worse day of an QB that I can remember. Finally it's over
Auburn 10 MSU 28
That's a real whipping.
FIRST QUARTER
State marches right down the field throwing and running with ease from their 25, Our defense is lifeless, I don't understand it.
State misses a 36-yd. FG. after we finally get pressure on third down.
After a penalty aided first down Auburn punts.
State on their 24.
State is 3 and out.
AU on their 22.
AU is 3 and out. Our offense is non-existent.
State starts on their 35.
State is 3 and out. Neither offense is doing anything now.
AU again on the 22.
First down on the 39.
First down penalty on Auburn.
Our offense goes backwards quickly. Our offense id completely discombobulated.
This is a field position game at the moment and we are losing.
We punt from the 22.
State on their 31.
State fumbles and AU recovers on the 39.
Blakey is running well. AU is first and 10 on the MSU 28 as the quarter ends.
Auburn 0. MSU.0
SECOND Q UARTER
In this quarter Frazier throws 2 interceptions. Frazier positively cannot throw the ball.
AU drives into the red zone and once again is pushed back from a 2nd and goal from the 5 when McCalebb is buried on the speed sweep. Why did we run that play on the 5 when we were having success running inside? We have to settle for the short FG, which may cost us the game before it's over. Parkey has yet to miss this year.
Auburn 3 MSU 0
MSU gets a touchdown pass to a wide-open tight end down the middle as Jake Holland cannot keep up and Whitehead is not to be found.
Auburn 3 MSU 7
So the first half ends with our defense playing pretty well but our offense is inconsistent. State is 0 for 5 on third down. Frazier cannot pass the ball. He looks totally uncomfortable throwing the ball. We've had some success running the ball but we can't be one dimensional. This game is not as bad as 2008 but still our offense is pretty bad overall because of Frazier's limitations. Our offense has to improve dramatically in short order or we will lose this game. At the half I would say that State will win and probably pull away in the 4th as our offense gets desperate and continues to turn the ball over. If we do win this game, it will be a very ugly win just like 2008.
THIRD QUARTER
Auburn receives to start the second half.
MCCALEBB RUNS THE KICKOFF BACK 101 YARDS FOR THE TOUCHDOWN!
Auburn 10 MSU 7
MSU on the 25.
First down pass to the 45 to a wide-open receiver.
State drives with open receivers. Just like last year we can't cover the short passes.
The score comes on a 13-yr. corner route in the end zone.
Auburn 10 MSU 14
Well, State marches right down the field. Our defense looks like it did on their first possession of the game. Nothing there. They have wide-open receivers in the middle of the field every play.
Our offense has yet to see the field and our defense gives up a 75 yard drive that looks easy. State makes adjustments against our defense.
It could be all downhill for State after this.
AU on the 20. McCalebb can't break it this time.
We quickly go backwards. This offense is totally out of whack.
Auburn punts from the 20.
This game is over.
MSU on their 42.
One more TD and this game is over.
It will take a miracle for us to win this game. MSU is not very good but at this point they are better than Auburn. Will this team quit or will they show some character?
Perhaps Kiehl Frazier can't run this type of offense. He has no confidence.
MSU makes a 4th and 1 from midfield. We can't stop them.
First down at the 15. Their QB is playing with the confidence that Frazier needs.
MSU has all the momentum with their offense ramming the ball down our throats.
The touchdown comes on a 3-yd. toss to a wide-open tight end in the corner of the end zone and with 4:28 to go in the third quarter State is in complete control. No one covers the tight end coming off the line of scrimmage. Our offense is MIA and our defense looks helpless.
10 plays. 58 yards. Looking easy.
Auburn 10 MSU 21
McCalebb can't get beyond the 18.
After a first down to the 37 Frazier carries twice and we come up short on 3rd and 6 and once again we are punting as Frazier can't throw the ball downfield.
MSU on the 25 with 2:06 to go. The Bulldogs are in complete control of this game.
This game is hopeless. As Pat Dye once said, there are no miracles on the football field.
State is 3 and out for the first time in the half.
Auburn gets the ball back with 29 seconds to go in the quarter. We have not been past midfield in the half so far.
AU on the 23.
Blakely for 3 but there is a clipping foul on Auburn on a tough call against Sullen. We are going backwards again. The quarter ends with the situation looking hopeless.
Auburn 10 MSU 21
FOURTH QUARTER
Here we go. Fifteen minutes to go with Auburn facing a huge mountain to climb with no apparent hope in sight.
Once again Frazier can't throw and we are 3 and out. It is obvious now that the coaches won't even let Frazier attempt to throw the ball downfield.
Auburn punts early in the fourth quarter and everybody knows this game is over. Our offense is as bad as 2008. Something has to give. If we can't get a turnover this will go from bad to worse. The thing is that State is not very good; it's just that Auburn is very bad.
State on their 38.
State right down the field for the touchdown. Our defense has given up. State is clearly the superior team. They have completely dominated the second half. Auburn looks pathetic. This team has given up.
Auburn 10 MSU 28
This is very sad. How low has Auburn sunk?
12:33 to go. State has made the adjustments and they have dominated the line of scrimmage. Frazier is not stepping into his throws and if his first receiver is not open he has nowhere to go.
Frazier does step into one throw on a long pass completion to Blake.
First down on the 13 but once again the offense stalls.
On third down Frazier makes a poor decision and throws the ball right to a defender trying to hit Blake with 3 State defenders in front of Blake. We are not going to win with Kiehl Frazier at quarterback. He is not an SEC quarterback in this this offense.
Our good drive is quashed by a poor throw into the end zone by Frazier. This is truly embarassing for Auburn fans.
If Frazier can't hit Blake he can't complete a pass. He can't complete a pass anyway.
State on their 31 after the interception.
Their QB Tyler Russell looks great against our defense.
We hold and take the ball on the 25 or so.
Frazier completes a few passes but then he fumbles running the fooball. That's four turnovers by Auburn. This is as bad a day as I've ever seen an Auburn QB have.
State gets the ball back after the Frazier fumble.
This is a disappointing performace by Auburn. Last week we folded in the second half with Clemson and the same thing happens this week. Our offene doesn't score a single touchdown. The offense has regressed. We did see some hope last week despite the loss but today I see no hope.
We get the ball back with a 1:19 left on our 23 or so. Not that it matters.
We are out to midfield with 52 seconds left.
From the State 29 Kiehl Frazier fumbles again back to pass. That's 5 turnovers. Frazier has the worse day of an QB that I can remember. Finally it's over
Auburn 10 MSU 28
That's a real whipping.
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Welcome to Mississippi State, Gene Chizik's biggest game without Cam Newton
An excerpt from the Kevin Scarbinsky article. He is right about Mississippi State. You simply do not lose to them. They are just a bump on road to better things.
This one’s big. Real big. As big as the second game of the season and the conference opener gets when you’re not projected to compete for the state, league or national titles. As Gene Stallings might say, if you don’t think this game is big, go ahead and lose it and see what happens... Auburn’s loss won’t sting as much if it beats State, and State’s win won’t mean a thing if it loses again to Auburn. If Mullen falls to 0-4 against Chizik, it’ll be one more reminder that the Mississippi State coach hasn’t beaten anyone in the SEC West except woeful Ole Miss. That’ll be a good thing for Chizik, but if you’re Auburn, State isn’t a measuring stick. It’s a minimum yearly requirement. You beat State on what you hope is the way to bigger and better things. You lose to State and, well, you don’t lose to State. Not without some explaining to do... If they can’t beat Mississippi State, who are they going to beat?
Saturday, September 1, 2012
The Clemson Game
Here we go again. Auburn vs. Clemson in the Georgia Dome. Clemson is a 3 or 4 point favorite. I do not know what to expect. My only thought is that our defense will likely be ahead of the offense. Another college football season is underway. This game is on ESPN.
FIRST QUARTER
Clemson receives. They run the Malzahn offense. They start on the 25 after the end zone kickoff.
After one first down Clemson punts. There is a big sack by Dee Ford.
Auburn goes 3 and out.
Clemson on their 12. Clemson drives. First and goal at the 9. The are gashing our defense. Fourth and goal at the one and Clemson moves. The FG is good from 24 yards.
Auburn 0 Clemson 3
Clemson has a great drive. We are fortunate to hold them to the FG. Our defense has to make immediate adjustments.
AU on the 25 after the end zone kick.
There is 54 yd. touchdown pass to a wide-open Emory Blake!!! Wow! Four plays covering 75 yards.
Auburn 7. Clemson 3
Clemson on the 25. Clemson drives but their QB fumbles and Auburn recovers on the AU 31.
But the play is reviewed and the call on the field is overturned.
Bad call!
Clemson is on the AU 28.
We drive them back to the 39 after a big sack on third down.
So far this is certainly a better defense than we were used to under Roof.
Auburn 7. Clemson. O
SECOND QUARTER
We are backed up on our one after the punt.
The Tigers drive. But Tre Mason fumbles for no reason. Boy oh boy!
Clemson is around midfield. The turnover is a killer because we were running downhill.
Clemson drives. We looked so good before Mason fumbles.
Here Clemson is on our 35.
Clemson goes to third 3 and 3 but they drop a pass and have to settle for the FG.
Auburn 7. Clemson. 6
10 :06 to go in the half.
After one first down Frazier throws a deep interception
Clemson is on their 15. Time of possession strongly favors Clemson.
Clemson gets a long, long run and after a penalty Clemson is on our 7.
Touchdown Clemson from the 7 after some arm tackling.
Auburn 7. Clemson 13
Our defense is tired. Our offense must respond.
AU on the 25.
7: 26 to go.
After two first downs and a 39 pass to Lutz we are in business.
Stallworth should have had a TD in the end zone but his feet are out of bounds.
3rd and 12 from the 15.
There is a five yard loss on a slip screen.
The 37-yd FG is good..
Auburn 10. Clemson 13
1:28 left.
Clemson on their 25,
Bates is injured.
But comes back quickly.
With 8 seconds to Clemson misses a long FG attempt.
End of half.
Auburn 10. Clemson. 13
THIRD QUARTER
Auburn on the 25 and we start running the football.
After two quick first downs we start to stutter with a second and 15 from our 47.
We have to punt from the Clemson 45.
Clemson on their 16 with 12:51 to go in the third quarter.
We need a turnover big time.
Clemson is 3 and out.
AU is on their 40.
A pass to Blake takes the ball to the Clemson 35.
Cody Parkey hits the 46-yd. FG. The game is tied.
Auburn 13 Clemson 13
Clemson is on their 14.
Clemson is moving the ball with ease.
What is this?
Clemson gets 4 and 1 after a terrible spot. Bad officiating. It wasn't reviewed even.
First down Clemson when the refs give them less than a yard to go.
We hold them again to a FG attempt.
The 37 yarder is good.
Auburn 13 Clemson 16
That's 3 field goals for Clemson and only one TD.
Let's go offense with 4:39 in the quarter.
First down on the 11 after a pass to Lutz.
3rd down on the 10
Overthrown in the end zone.
Too bad after a first down on the 11.
Parkey hits the 27 yarder and we are again with 55 seconds in the third quarter.
Both teams keep having to settle for field goals in the red zone.
Auburn 16 Clemson 16
Our defense needs to rise up now.
Clemson is on their 15 as Parkey deliberately keeps the ball out of the end zone.
The third quarter ends with Clemson at 2nd and 9.
Auburn 16 Clemson 16
FOURTH QUARTER
Here we go again with another exciting Auburn-Clemson game. This game truly could go either way. One team will make the plays to win the game. I hope it's Auburn.
Auburn intercepts! We get the turnover! Great start to the fourth quarter.
Auburn is on the Clemson 35.
Mason gains 9. Mason gains 14.
Auburn is on the 12.
Mason to the 9.
But there is a hold by Robinson.
We are back to the 19.
Almost an interception by Clemson.
We are third and 17 from the 19.
Once again we bog down in the red zone after the holding penalty.
After another incompletion & we kick the 36 yrd. FG.
Auburn 19 Clemson 16
Before it's over it will take a touchdown to win this football game.
Clemson starts on the 25.
Clemson starts a drive. Come on, guys!
Clemson pushes to a first down to the AU 29.
First down Clemson at the 18.
Clemson is running the ball down our throats.
Our defensive front is getting whipped.
9:23 to go.
Van Gorder is yelling at our guys on the sidelines with a timeout.
Clemson gets the TD on a short fade route.
Auburn 19 Clemson 23
9:17 to go. Like I thought a little earlier, it will take a touchdown to win this game.
We have to get better in the red zone to win this game.
AU starts on the 21 after a runback from the goal line.
3rd and 4 from the 27 and Frazier runs for the first down to the 32.
6:50 to go 2nd and 11.
3rd and 11.
After a 6 yard gain we have to punt.
It will take something special to win this game now.
5:59 to go and Clemson has the ball back.
If we don't stop them here it's over.
We've had only one 3 and out all night.
3rd and 5 and this is big from the Clemson 25.
First down Clemson on a quarterback scramble. Their QB has hurt us all night with his feet and his arm.
Clock stops with 4 minutes and a third and one.
Another Clemson first down. We can't stop them.
Clemson moves the ball as they have all night.
There's a long run to the AU 8. There she goes. Clemson will win this game as we miss tackles.
Their running back has run for 238 yards.
Clemson has worn our defense down.
4th and goal from the 1.
Surprising to me Clemson kicks the FG with 1:27 left and it's good.
Auburn 19 Clemson 26
This could be a defining moment for Kiehl Frazier.
Auburn starts on the 25.
Incomplete pass.
Complete pass to Blake.
Fumble recovered by Auburn.
Incomplete pass with 31 seconds to go.
From the AU 44 we're third and 8.
Frazier is sacked. He has to get rid of the ball and he doesn't.
Game over. Clemson wins.
Auburn 19 Clemson 26
Clemson dominates the 4th quarter, pushing us around. The best team won.
FIRST QUARTER
Clemson receives. They run the Malzahn offense. They start on the 25 after the end zone kickoff.
After one first down Clemson punts. There is a big sack by Dee Ford.
Auburn goes 3 and out.
Clemson on their 12. Clemson drives. First and goal at the 9. The are gashing our defense. Fourth and goal at the one and Clemson moves. The FG is good from 24 yards.
Auburn 0 Clemson 3
Clemson has a great drive. We are fortunate to hold them to the FG. Our defense has to make immediate adjustments.
AU on the 25 after the end zone kick.
There is 54 yd. touchdown pass to a wide-open Emory Blake!!! Wow! Four plays covering 75 yards.
Auburn 7. Clemson 3
Clemson on the 25. Clemson drives but their QB fumbles and Auburn recovers on the AU 31.
But the play is reviewed and the call on the field is overturned.
Bad call!
Clemson is on the AU 28.
We drive them back to the 39 after a big sack on third down.
So far this is certainly a better defense than we were used to under Roof.
Auburn 7. Clemson. O
SECOND QUARTER
We are backed up on our one after the punt.
The Tigers drive. But Tre Mason fumbles for no reason. Boy oh boy!
Clemson is around midfield. The turnover is a killer because we were running downhill.
Clemson drives. We looked so good before Mason fumbles.
Here Clemson is on our 35.
Clemson goes to third 3 and 3 but they drop a pass and have to settle for the FG.
Auburn 7. Clemson. 6
10 :06 to go in the half.
After one first down Frazier throws a deep interception
Clemson is on their 15. Time of possession strongly favors Clemson.
Clemson gets a long, long run and after a penalty Clemson is on our 7.
Touchdown Clemson from the 7 after some arm tackling.
Auburn 7. Clemson 13
Our defense is tired. Our offense must respond.
AU on the 25.
7: 26 to go.
After two first downs and a 39 pass to Lutz we are in business.
Stallworth should have had a TD in the end zone but his feet are out of bounds.
3rd and 12 from the 15.
There is a five yard loss on a slip screen.
The 37-yd FG is good..
Auburn 10. Clemson 13
1:28 left.
Clemson on their 25,
Bates is injured.
But comes back quickly.
With 8 seconds to Clemson misses a long FG attempt.
End of half.
Auburn 10. Clemson. 13
THIRD QUARTER
Auburn on the 25 and we start running the football.
After two quick first downs we start to stutter with a second and 15 from our 47.
We have to punt from the Clemson 45.
Clemson on their 16 with 12:51 to go in the third quarter.
We need a turnover big time.
Clemson is 3 and out.
AU is on their 40.
A pass to Blake takes the ball to the Clemson 35.
Cody Parkey hits the 46-yd. FG. The game is tied.
Auburn 13 Clemson 13
Clemson is on their 14.
Clemson is moving the ball with ease.
What is this?
Clemson gets 4 and 1 after a terrible spot. Bad officiating. It wasn't reviewed even.
First down Clemson when the refs give them less than a yard to go.
We hold them again to a FG attempt.
The 37 yarder is good.
Auburn 13 Clemson 16
That's 3 field goals for Clemson and only one TD.
Let's go offense with 4:39 in the quarter.
First down on the 11 after a pass to Lutz.
3rd down on the 10
Overthrown in the end zone.
Too bad after a first down on the 11.
Parkey hits the 27 yarder and we are again with 55 seconds in the third quarter.
Both teams keep having to settle for field goals in the red zone.
Auburn 16 Clemson 16
Our defense needs to rise up now.
Clemson is on their 15 as Parkey deliberately keeps the ball out of the end zone.
The third quarter ends with Clemson at 2nd and 9.
Auburn 16 Clemson 16
FOURTH QUARTER
Here we go again with another exciting Auburn-Clemson game. This game truly could go either way. One team will make the plays to win the game. I hope it's Auburn.
Auburn intercepts! We get the turnover! Great start to the fourth quarter.
Auburn is on the Clemson 35.
Mason gains 9. Mason gains 14.
Auburn is on the 12.
Mason to the 9.
But there is a hold by Robinson.
We are back to the 19.
Almost an interception by Clemson.
We are third and 17 from the 19.
Once again we bog down in the red zone after the holding penalty.
After another incompletion & we kick the 36 yrd. FG.
Auburn 19 Clemson 16
Before it's over it will take a touchdown to win this football game.
Clemson starts on the 25.
Clemson starts a drive. Come on, guys!
Clemson pushes to a first down to the AU 29.
First down Clemson at the 18.
Clemson is running the ball down our throats.
Our defensive front is getting whipped.
9:23 to go.
Van Gorder is yelling at our guys on the sidelines with a timeout.
Clemson gets the TD on a short fade route.
Auburn 19 Clemson 23
9:17 to go. Like I thought a little earlier, it will take a touchdown to win this game.
We have to get better in the red zone to win this game.
AU starts on the 21 after a runback from the goal line.
3rd and 4 from the 27 and Frazier runs for the first down to the 32.
6:50 to go 2nd and 11.
3rd and 11.
After a 6 yard gain we have to punt.
It will take something special to win this game now.
5:59 to go and Clemson has the ball back.
If we don't stop them here it's over.
We've had only one 3 and out all night.
3rd and 5 and this is big from the Clemson 25.
First down Clemson on a quarterback scramble. Their QB has hurt us all night with his feet and his arm.
Clock stops with 4 minutes and a third and one.
Another Clemson first down. We can't stop them.
Clemson moves the ball as they have all night.
There's a long run to the AU 8. There she goes. Clemson will win this game as we miss tackles.
Their running back has run for 238 yards.
Clemson has worn our defense down.
4th and goal from the 1.
Surprising to me Clemson kicks the FG with 1:27 left and it's good.
Auburn 19 Clemson 26
This could be a defining moment for Kiehl Frazier.
Auburn starts on the 25.
Incomplete pass.
Complete pass to Blake.
Fumble recovered by Auburn.
Incomplete pass with 31 seconds to go.
From the AU 44 we're third and 8.
Frazier is sacked. He has to get rid of the ball and he doesn't.
Game over. Clemson wins.
Auburn 19 Clemson 26
Clemson dominates the 4th quarter, pushing us around. The best team won.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Here We Go Again
The 2012 college football season is upon. Auburn will be trying to improve on last years 8 & 5. I can only be cautiously optimistic given the new coaches and so many new players on the field.
The offensive line is so young. Reese Dismukes hurt the team by getting suspended. We can only hope that Tunde Fariyike can do the job at center. Redshirt freshman Robinson and true freshman will start in that offensive line. The only senior is John Sullen.
We have a realitively untested QB who attempted only 12 passes last year. Mike Dyer is gone and except for McCalebb it will be running back by committee I suppose.
The strength of this team has to be the defense. Only 2 or 3 seniors will start but everybody has played. I hope we have a strong front 7. We are led to believe we have depth. I think the key will be the defense.
We have new coordinators. We shall see how they work out.
I have no idea how good Clemson will be. All I know is that they came from beind last year turning a 21 to 7 deficit into a 38 to 24 win. They run the Gus Malzahn offense.
I've learned not to have expectations and just wait and see what happens.
The offensive line is so young. Reese Dismukes hurt the team by getting suspended. We can only hope that Tunde Fariyike can do the job at center. Redshirt freshman Robinson and true freshman will start in that offensive line. The only senior is John Sullen.
We have a realitively untested QB who attempted only 12 passes last year. Mike Dyer is gone and except for McCalebb it will be running back by committee I suppose.
The strength of this team has to be the defense. Only 2 or 3 seniors will start but everybody has played. I hope we have a strong front 7. We are led to believe we have depth. I think the key will be the defense.
We have new coordinators. We shall see how they work out.
I have no idea how good Clemson will be. All I know is that they came from beind last year turning a 21 to 7 deficit into a 38 to 24 win. They run the Gus Malzahn offense.
I've learned not to have expectations and just wait and see what happens.
READY FOR FOOTBALL!
I am ready! On Saturday, we have Auburn and Clemson, plus Michigan and Alabama. On Thursday, we have South Carolina and Vanderbilt. Kick it off now.
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