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Based on the breakdown of Auburn's pass-offense vs. Virginia, it was clear Coach Gus Malzahn felt confident in attacking the Cavalier defense with Auburn's perimeter passing game. Auburn utilized a wide variety of screen passes against Virginia with great success. One of the pass plays resulted in a 25-yard touchdown from [b]Barrett...
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Once again, Coach Gene Chizik’s staff did a solid job of preparing their team for bowl game competition. There were many distractions leading up to this season’s game but the coaching staff and players were able to overcome the obstacles to defeat their opponent by 19-points. The...
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Virginia Game Report Card

Game #13 Statistical Evaluation (Virginia Game)

Offensive Report Card


1) Average 6-yards per play on 1st down: 5.30 (failed)
2) Convert at least 40 pct of 3rd downs: 36.4 pct (failed)
3) Average at least 4.5 yards per rush: 6.20 (check)
4) Score on 1/3 of your offensive possessions: 58.3% (check)
5) Keep "3 and out" series under...
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Auburn in Bowl Games

Auburn is 11-4 during their last 15 bowl games.

Auburn has averaged 333-yards and 20 PPG in bowl action, while allowing 340-yards and 20 PPG on defense.

Auburn is 8-1-0 in bowl games, when the Tigers rush for at least 200-yards.

Auburn is 5-8-0 in bowl games, when the Tigers throw at least 2 interceptions.

Auburn is 15-0-0 in...
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Focusing on Auburn only for 2012, here is a more detailed breakdown of where their experience will be on the field next year.

It's important to remember talent is a priority but you cannot coach experience. IMO, the players in the trenches need experience no matter how talented they might be. [i][b]With experience comes physical and mental...
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Alabama Game Report Card

Game #12 Statistical Evaluation (Alabama Game)

Offensive Report Card


1) Average 6-yards per play on 1st down: 3.26 (failed)
2) Convert at least 40 pct of 3rd downs: 20.0 pct (failed)
3) Average at least 4.5 yards per rush: 2.23 (failed)
4) Score on 1/3 of your offensive possessions: 0.0% (failed)
5) Keep "3 and out" series under...
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Alabama Postgame Thoughts

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If Auburn had any chance of winning the 2011 Iron Bowl, Alabama had to be held to under 20 points and the Tigers would have to find creative ways to score. As it turned out, Auburn managed to score a touchdown on defense and one on special teams but the Tiger defense gave up...
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A pass play that could be extremely successful against Alabama is the Tigers slip pass in the flat to Onterio McCalebb. Auburn executed a similar play against Alabama last season with Mario Fannin as the recipient. Auburn executed the play against Clemson, which resulted in an explosive play for the Tiger offense.

[b]The...
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We have seen more 2-back sets this season with the combination of Michael Dyer and Onterio McCalebb. It was needed to make up for the loss of Cameron Newton. Dyer is now the inside threat and McCalebb is the outside threat.

[b]The...
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Here is another play that I can see working against the Alabama defense. If Gus Malzahn elects to put the QB under center more than normal, I would expect to see this play.

[b]The...
 

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