Wondering if anyone saw Auburn's earlier games.

The only one that is really impressive is the Arkansas win. Then, you have to temper that with the lack of defense on both sides. Mississippi State lost to Auburn 17-14 and Clemson lost to them by 3 in OT. Kentucky by 3 as well. My question is...What did those teams (none that are particularly powerhouses) do to stop Cam? Anyone have an analysis of this? The task seems less daunting when I look at the real results and stay away from the hype. All due respect to Cam Newton of course.

 

I saw some of their earlier games and wasn't overly impressed. Don't get me wrong, I thought they were a good team, but not anything like they looked this past Saturday.

 

prolly not what you had in mind, but I've seen them all and can comment on the questions you've posed ..... however, one caveat ...... if AU's performance against Arky is the only one you've been impressed with, my answers are likely irrelevant.

IMO, Arkansas' offense will be the best Auburn faces all season and I believe the LSU defense will be the best AU faces this season. The 1st half of the Clemson game was the best competition I've witnessed. They played very physical, and obtained solid push from the CU defensive front, thus controlling the gaps. other than that, nobody has stopped Newton except for Malzahn. (Malzahn mandated no rushing from newton in the La Monroe game).

Newton can throw the football when forced and he can throw it exceptionally well. He's missed a couple of passing TD's early in games (Arky, UK) , ususally in the first or 2nd series. But once he assimilates game speed, he seems to be accurate and decisive with his throws. Doesn't tip his pitches either, and seldom turns it over.

The hype you mention is IMHO misleading. Cam has a talented supporting cast that is quite comfortable remaining under the radar. Solid backs that block well, excellent and deep WR's that run disciplined routes and block well, and a veteran OL that loves to get the guards on the run out on the edge.

The most critical challenge for LSU's defense will be getting stops on 3rd down conversions. But if you cheat the safeties up to stack the box, newton will make the defense pay, as demonstrated so frequently this season.

IMO, the only legitimate plan to stop Cam Newton must include rushing the football convincingly ..... while the AU offense remains parked on the sideline.

And just so you know ... the LSU fanbase isn't alone. I have yet to see a fanbase that is impressed with Auburn or newton ..... until after they play them. :yelwink2:

Just my dos cenatvos ....

 

I think we will be just fine in single man coverage. There's not a better trio of CBs on a team anywhere in the country.

 

They have what Arkatrash doesn't have - a D.

 

Didn't mean hype as a pegorative. However, the reason for this thread and the question is...I have not witnessed any of Auburn's previous games this year. I don't doubt the skill of Newton. That would be stupid. I just look at the previous game scores. The 65 points against Arkansas just SEEMS misleading, although impressive, when it did not happen in any other game. (ULM aside).

Looking forward to seeing this. I don't think Auburn will sniff 65.

I wish I had paid more attention to Auburn now.

 

I imagine Auburn will score somewhere between 17-24. I see 27 being our magic number.

 

we're both in agreement there ..... I'm speculating that LSU will hold Auburn to 24 points or less, mebbe as low as 17 points. I expect both punters to get a workout as Miles and Chizik play a game of field position. Bet the under for this game and don't touch the spread.