The Huddle: Auburn Edition
September 30, 2009
Dothan Eagle Sports Editor Jon Johnson reviews Auburn’s game against Ball State and previews the Saturday, Oct. 3 game against the Tennessee Volunteers.
Auburn-Tennessee matchup
September 28, 2009
By Jon Johnson
I believe this weekend’s game in Knoxville will be a matchup of two very similar teams.
I give Auburn an edge in the talent department, but Tennessee being at home is certainly an advantage for the Vols.
Thus, it will likely come down to which team capitalizes on mistakes by the other.
I do believe Auburn will be able to put up enough points, but here’s thinking Tennessee will dent the scoreboard as well.
Which team performs better on special teams may tell the story. Auburn has to get better in the kick return department.
Auburn comes into the game with more confidence, but Tennessee may be a bit more hungry with two losses already on its slate.
Pretty much a toss up, but here’s thinking Auburn finds a way to win.
Unreal finish
September 21, 2009
By Jon Johnson
What a victory for Auburn against West Virginia on Saturday night. I just never really felt like Auburn had this one until the final interception sealed the deal.
Give the Tigers credit for battling and battling after West Virginia held the upper hand in the early going.
We obviously see a much different Auburn team this season as opposed to last year. The team keeps focused on the task ahead and believes it can win no matter the circumstances.
Gene Chizik has it going on right now, but things will get tougher in a couple of weeks with back-to-back road trips to Tennessee and Arkansas.
Still, with this team, you’ve got feel like the Tigers have a chance every time they take to the field.
Refreshing indeed.
Impressive Auburn win
September 13, 2009
By Jon Johnson
The Tigers 49-24 win over Mississippi State on Saturday was certainly impressive from a scoring standpoint. But what may have been most encouraging about this win for Auburn was the character the team showed when falling behind after a blocked punt was returned for a touchdown.
Just like that, Mississippi State had taken the lead and erased a 14-0 AU advantage to go ahead 17-14.
Yet just like that, Auburn scored two quick touchdowns to lead 28-17 at halftime and never look back.
So far, this is a fun bunch to watch. The Tigers get off the deck in a hurry and fight back without hesitation.
The enthusiasm and energy shown by the players and coaches is far, far different than what we saw last season.
Good stuff indeed.
AU up 28-17 at half
September 12, 2009
By Jon Johnson
After falling behind 17-14 following a blocked punt returned for a touchdown, Auburn really showed some strong character in getting off the deck and scoring two TDs in the final three minutes of the half.
We’ll see if the momentum can continue.
Auburn has rolled up 314 yards of total offense as compared to Mississippi State’s 171.
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