The Bodda Getta

He gas done a great job with the players he has. Nothing against our players, when you are 5'-9" covering some receivers that are 6'-3"+ you will not always make the play. He has adapted well, kept the guys focused, and provided the offense the opportunity to win the close games.

As of now he gets a B+ with two very important "EXTRA CREDIT" assignments still due.

B+. There is only average talent to work with in the backfield. CTR coaches linebackers and the front 7 has been phenomenal this year. And frankly, his in-game adjustments have been game-savers at times this year. He's an amazing game-day coach. I think Chizik can help him with the game planning (which I'm sure he does anyways).

The reason we are playing back is because we don't match up well against guys like Jones or Green. If we had a guy like Rogers back on the team you would see Roof play tighter coverage.

Y'all do realize we had the same players in the first and second halfs, right?

Much better than a C.

At 12-0, the guy simply can't get anything worse than a A-.

WDE

Those that have felt that our d-coord. did a good job last year with what he had and continued through this year to improve. Those that understand the game and how it's played I commend them for their knowledge. Those that did not and do not still don't have a clue.

I've said it before and I'll say it again.....

We're only one year removed from almost having to suit up Aubie at linebacker. Given the lack of depth when this coaching staff arrived on the defensive side of the ball I think that Ted Roof has done an outstanding job. He's did a hell of a job with what we had in 2009 especially with so many DB's going down. Our coaches added some outstanding youth and depth that have contributed already this fall, but experience is lacking.

Somehow, folks, we've got to get out of this "instant gratification" mode. Progress is being made on the defensive side of the ball. Alafumble came out of the shoot yesterday with an outstanding gameplan and it worked for about a quarter and a half. Adjustments were made and we only allowed 67 yards in the second half!

A few things to consider:

1) We're still in building mode on defense that began with a bare cubbard left by TT.

2) As long as we have the type of offense that Gus runs we're not going to have many (if any) of the old Pat Dye signature defensive units that averaged 7 to 10 points allowed per game.

3) It was obvious to me that when Chizik and staff came to town (less than 2 years ago) a heavy focus in the initial recruiting efforts was to build an offense for Gus to scheme with.

Instead of each team having an average of 6 to 8 posessions per game in the 1980's we now have games that each team has the ball 12 or more possessions. We're going to allow some points plain and simple.

IMHO we have the best collective coaching staff that work harder than any I've ever experience in Auburn this very moment! Sit back, let them do the job they were hired to do, and enjoy the ride!

Please let's not pick ourselves apart. Leave that to alafumble. We're better than that!

War Eagle!

I listened to Stan, Rob & Q, after the game. Here a few things that caught my ear.

Q said in the first half that on several series that the whole defensive line consisted of all Freshman and Red Shirt Freshman. That is very YOUNG playing uat at JHW.

They all agreed that Goggins & Blanc would may an impact on the defense after sitting out the first half due to suspensions and they did.

I would agree with your statement except for the D-Line. JMO