THE GOOD
Pretty obvious choice here, the Auburn running game. Tre Mason and the boys up front took Arkansas to the woodshed. Mason put up 168 yards on 32 carries and four touchdowns. That is a big time performance. Mason is quickly rising up the list of great Auburn running backs. He is now a true member of "Tailback U". Auburn's offensive line is also exceeding expectations as well. I mean everyone kept hoping for this when we kept bringing in highly rated linemen but after the last couple of years you start to wonder if it will happen. Nick Marshall also chipped in 59 yards rushing.
As with last week I really wish about 8 to 10 more passing plays were called but it just is not going to happen. I know we have to go in and get the win but I have to believe with the way Auburn is running the ball that some easy mid-range passes are there for the taking. Sammie Coates saved Marshall from a truly meager day passing the ball by coming back and making a great catch on an underthrown bomb and taking it to the house. Coates is also turning into an explosive playmaker with another 100 yards receiving
THE BAD
The defense badly regressed in this game. Auburn was bailed out by Arkansas mistakes including two fumbles, an interception and a stupid telegraphed onside kick. The defensive line made some plays but also got pushed all over the field at times. The rest of the defense missed tackle after tackle after tackle. There also seemed to be a lot of open receivers, Auburn was also lucky that Arkansas missed quite a few of them. Every time I start to feel a little better about this defense they turn in a performance like this. This better be the last one or Auburn's win streak will come to an end.
THE UGLY
Bret Bielema. This guy really showed his ass all week. Actually it started at SEC Media Days with his mission to outlaw the hurry-up-no-huddle offense. He then took it up a notch this last week by accusing Auburn of not giving him the right game film. He complained about a view of a PAT not being included. Really? An extra point attempt? Yeh Bret Auburn intentionally hid that super secret extra point formation (that has been around forever like everything in football). I mean give me a break.
The jackass then goes and runs a two point conversion just to give his ego a burst. Yeh it worked but you really have to wonder about a guy who would do that. I don't believe he would have done that if not for the altercation this week. To me, that means he did not do it for the team. Also who continues to run his mouth and start stuff like this when they are 0-4 in conference and have not scored a touchdown in two or three games? When you are that bad you need to just shut up and get to work.
THE LAST WORD
Auburn heads to Rocky Top next week to take on the Vols. Tennessee did not fare well this week at Missouri and are down a few quarterbacks. However they are dangerous at home, just ask Georgia and South Carolina. As I stated above, Auburn has to play better on defense. Auburn is so close to coming home for the last two games with a 9-1 record... so close. That usually means there will be some anxious moments this next Saturday. Add to that an 11:00 kickoff and things get a little dicier. It is Auburn's final road test of the season. A passing grade will bring pandemonium to the Plains for a historic final two games.
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