Tuberville: I'm Sticking With Brandon

.....There's really not much choice. I've watched the past three spring games, and I know how the two behind him throw. And we can't take a freshman into the swamp in two weeks...

.....The new jumbotron and ribbon boards were impressive, as were the new mega-orange band uniforms. I thought that the crowd was good and loud, too. Too bad our offense was so poor! Well, except for the second quarter. I thought we were fixing to crank it up after that!

.....I do have to agree that the Bull-hats are pretty goofy! We ran into a cluster of those guys behind the new Miller Gorrie Center. One of them had a 1.75 liter of Cuervo Gold in one hand, and a bottle of margarita mix in the other. He'd take a chug of tequila, a chug of mix, and a chug of tequila. He started mumbling something at us that sounded kind of like "suck," but then his antlers got caught up in a low tree limb, spun him around, and he fell on top of his bottles. (Which didn't break!) I KNOW that guy didn't see the end of the game!

.....State's not going to be a cakewalk. Heck, the way we're playing right now, there are no guarantees against Tennessee Tech or New Mexico State. I'll be tuned in on the radio for the Bulldog game on my way to the beach. I'm hoping that a week of sand, ocean, and frozen margaritas will fix the ache I was left with last Saturday. It was a long drive home after that fiasco...

Assuming the world is at an end and that its all Cox's fault. The AU nation needs to stop the bickering and calling for Brandon to sit. The morons have come out of the wood work and started calling for his head, Tubby's head, Borges' head, etc..... Everyone needs to stop the kneejerk (with an emphasis on jerk) reaction it doesnt do anyone any good and won't improve our situation.

What will improve the situation? Glad you asked. In short running the ball, running the ball and last running the ball. Cox doesn't need to be put in the position where he feels he has to be the one to win the game. AU has always, as most SEC offenses have, used the running game to set up the pass not the other way around.

I equate this loss to the same kind of demons that cost AU a win in Baton Rouge a couple of years ago. Five turnovers with 4 in the second half? Not typical of an AU team. At best an aberration. I keep hearing all the bammers saying USF should've blown us out and we were lucky. BULLSH*T. USF had that game handed to them, they were the lucky ones. Last time I checked we were still an SEC powerhouse and it doesn't stop with one game or one season.

I will be the first to admit that I was disappointed when Tubby was hired, I was disappointed when Bowden was fired (and still am, his only crime was not being a "yes" man for Lowder the rest was fodder for the rumor mill). But Tubby is our coach now and should be until he tanks bad. And think about this, fellow Plainsman, Tommy Tubberville is the first AU coach in decades that doesn't have to cater to the whims of that little napoleanic fart or his cronies on the board of trustees. If for that reason only he is my coach of choice.

The Bright Side. Mario Fannin. Despite his 2 fumbles I don't think there are any out there that don't recognize that this kid is special. Ben Tate. We already know he is a wrecking ball. As soon as the O-line learns to push the line in the middle he will punish defensive lineman and linebackers. When, not "if", that happens Cox will be the QB we all expected to see. Our defense looks as good as any in the country even when we have had to go into the depth chart for starters. Our Tigers can still win the west, can still beat the bammers, and no matter what we are still AU!

War Damn Eagle!

I was wondering where you've been.  Good post you make.  You echo my sentiments with "run the ball, run the ball, run the damn ball!"  The offense had some momentum at the end of the first half, momentum provided by a good running attack.  Fannin looked pretty good.  They shouldn't make him stay in the doghouse too long, although maybe it might be a good idea to have him carry the ball to class this week...

I can't ever remember second-guessing Tuberville the way I did about eating the ball and going to overtime.  I know why he did it, but is it really wise to tell your offense that you have absolutely no confidence in them?  Also, don't you want to try and build some momentum going into OT?  If you're not trying to win it, you're losing it!

Cox is our horse.  We'll have to ride him until the end.  Yes, the other guys can do worse and probably would.  I couldn't believe my eyes on that play where Brandon scrambled and ran for about 8 yards.  I think he's going to step it up here real soon!

I had the same reaction. Our defense was on its heels, and they were worn out, the momentum had swung in a big way. Add to that that our kicking game had been very good and we only needed a little more than 30 yards to make an attempt......I really really wanted to try and get that 30+ yards. But Tubby is our coach and second guessing him now can't help. It is what it is and I am confident that the sun will shine regardless. As far as my whereabouts? Deep deep depression causes withdrawal from the outside world. Especially when it is filled with bammers thinking they have already won the 2007 Iron Bowl. I have, however, been negotiating with the devil to assure that the bammers can feel the sting of a loss to a team that was "beaten" by the lowly directional school. Ok so that last part wasn't true but don't think I wouldn't consider it. lol.

War Damn Eagle!

I made a post regarding both Tubberville's position and Cox's as well after the game and it was most likely just crap timing on my part.  I have been saying both for the past year.  I am not demanding Tubberville's head, but I do think that he will never deliver a national championship for Auburn.  I could be wrong, but I think that all he is good for is a perennial top 25, which to many is great, but it seems as though most want more.

As for replacing Cox, yes I certainly think it needs to be done.  He has no heart.  I don't care if they bring in another quarterback and he blows it, but if he shows that he wants to play and plays hard, I would be fine with it.  When Cox plays poorly he does nothing to show that he wants to be there, he simply just trots around like he did nothing wrong.  He needs a wake-up call and I think playing Blake Field as a starter on Saturday could do that.  That would give us a look at Field against a team that has a reasonable defense and allows him to get some much needed game reps.  You can't tell me that Auburn football is screwed if Cox gets injured for the season.

How much money has Lowder given lately to keep himself inserted in the middle of Auburn's affairs?  I swear, if they name this new arena after him, I'll never give the school another dime.  

You're right.  If going undefeated at a SEC school won't give you a title, what will?  It's entirely possible that we could do it again.  If you would have told me when I started school at Auburn that we would have two undefeated seasons in the next 20 years, I would have probably chalked up two NCs.  Not to be, however--probabtion in 1993 and politics in 2004.