You asked the question, and on Saturday, Auburn supplied the answer. Can a true freshman, inexperienced quarterback bring Auburn back from the brink and salvage what has become a disappointing start to the 2007 season? It seems that would be a resounding, NO! Well, there you have it. The next question is, "Now what?"
When Kodi Burns entered the game in the second quarter, his play seemed to ignite a small fire under what looks like a lukewarm Tiger offense. Could it be possible that this young man is the answer? Thirty short minutes and a turnover later, Auburn fans received another cold dose of reality. This team is in trouble. Despite a wealth of talent, it looks like Auburn's offense has a dearth of cohesiveness. Sure, defense can win ballgames, and Auburn's defense is playing strong despite offensive woes. But, without any offensive oomph, Auburn is left with a loss to one of the worst teams in the SEC.
Many fans are wondering why Tuberville didn't allow Cox to take us to the red zone in the last minutes of play and then reinsert Burns to finish the job. While Cox's knowledge of the playbook might be an advantage, his inability to get past the 20 yard line is certainly a disadvantage that Burns might have overcome. I am not a coach nor a sports writer, so I choose not to second guess coaching decisions, but I am afraid that is what will be coming next. Do I hear tom toms in the background beating a familiar tune?
When fans are left shaking their heads and wringing their hands, it is usually the coach who bears the brunt of the frustration. In this case, it is ridiculous to assume that Tuberville has suddenly lost his ability to coach, so slow down Auburn fans. Remember who has won an SEC championship, taken you to an undefeated season, and still has one of the highest overall winning percentages in the NCAA. All teams experience slumps, downturns, moments of adversity. One down season does not a disaster make. I remember a down season, not too long ago, when a struggling Auburn team "shocked the world" and Spurrier with a surprising victory over Florida. Don't underestimate Tommy's ability to turn things around. Before you hop on a plane to Lousiville or Atlanta, let's give it a few more weeks before we start the call for Tuberville's head.
When Kodi Burns entered the game in the second quarter, his play seemed to ignite a small fire under what looks like a lukewarm Tiger offense. Could it be possible that this young man is the answer? Thirty short minutes and a turnover later, Auburn fans received another cold dose of reality. This team is in trouble. Despite a wealth of talent, it looks like Auburn's offense has a dearth of cohesiveness. Sure, defense can win ballgames, and Auburn's defense is playing strong despite offensive woes. But, without any offensive oomph, Auburn is left with a loss to one of the worst teams in the SEC.
Many fans are wondering why Tuberville didn't allow Cox to take us to the red zone in the last minutes of play and then reinsert Burns to finish the job. While Cox's knowledge of the playbook might be an advantage, his inability to get past the 20 yard line is certainly a disadvantage that Burns might have overcome. I am not a coach nor a sports writer, so I choose not to second guess coaching decisions, but I am afraid that is what will be coming next. Do I hear tom toms in the background beating a familiar tune?
When fans are left shaking their heads and wringing their hands, it is usually the coach who bears the brunt of the frustration. In this case, it is ridiculous to assume that Tuberville has suddenly lost his ability to coach, so slow down Auburn fans. Remember who has won an SEC championship, taken you to an undefeated season, and still has one of the highest overall winning percentages in the NCAA. All teams experience slumps, downturns, moments of adversity. One down season does not a disaster make. I remember a down season, not too long ago, when a struggling Auburn team "shocked the world" and Spurrier with a surprising victory over Florida. Don't underestimate Tommy's ability to turn things around. Before you hop on a plane to Lousiville or Atlanta, let's give it a few more weeks before we start the call for Tuberville's head.
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I agree and think it's mainly the local sports talk media fanning those flames.
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