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He looked back one too many times.

“We've been able to run the football,” Freeze said. “If you're able to do that, you've got a fighting chance. I've said this before: It's hard for me to ever leave happy. I don't know if it means we're pretty good at running it or not very good at stopping it. We'll see soon. We've taken care of the ball offensively, and we've been able to run it -- which, teams I've coached that have been able to do that, I think you've got a fighting chance.” During the past five seasons, the 14 teams in the SEC have won 85 percent of their games, accounting for at least 55 percent of the combined rushing totals during a game. That win percentage increases to nearly 90 percent when accounting for 60 percent of the combined rushing totals. Auburn, during the past ten years, has won 85 percent of their games when accounting for at least 55 percent of the combined rushing totals and nearly 90 percent of their games when accounting for at least 60 percent of the combined rushing yardage. Auburn reached the 55% mark in 13 of 25 games under Harsin, compiling an 8-5 record when they did and a 3-9 record when they did not. Freeze's teams have reached the 55% mark in 63 of 126 games, winning 92 percent of those games. His Liberty teams were more prone to accomplish this goal (55%) than his Ole Miss teams (43%). IMO, I believe Freeze has grown to appreciate the running game and what it can mean for his pass offense, especially in the RPO game.

https://youtu.be/Q9RsWoSW7sM

https://youtu.be/ssVvhdM9CYM

The score should have been 34-17

Part of a series of video projects related to the 2010 season. The LSU game marked Cam Newton's rise to Heisman status and that Auburn could be a player to win it all. https://youtu.be/3YW1wQndxl4

The voice of the NFL was awesome. He narrated the 1983 Auburn and Miami team videos and passed away in 1984. The Auburn video I found with Facenda wasn't great quality so I spliced his narration into better footage.

Thank you. I was a huge Facenda fan as a youth, so it was cool to have his voice associated with Auburn football.

Coach Wayne Hall was a defensive line coach for the Auburn Tigers from 1981-1985. He was promoted to defensive coordinator in 1986, holding that title from 1986-1995. From 1981-1983 (3 seasons), Auburn allowed 30 or more points to the opposition on one occasion. From 1984-1985 (2 seasons), the opposition scored at least 30 points on five occasions. During the 25 games from 1984-1985, Auburn surrendered at least 180 yards rushing eight times, with five resulting in a loss. It was this lack of quality defense that prompted Coach Pat Dye to make a change on defense. The Golden Years of Defense (1986-1990): During the first five years under Wayne Hall as defensive coordinator, the defense became a model of consistency and excellence. Here are some highlights from the first five years. · During 60 games, Auburn allowed 11.5 points and 267.2 yards per game. · Auburn gave up only 68 touchdowns during the 60 games while forcing 162 turnovers. · The defense allowed only 108.8 yards rushing per game on 2.9 yards per attempt. · The pass defense allowed just 25 TD passes and intercepted 88 passes. · 45 times, the opposition was held under 140-yards rushing (75 percent). · 42 times, the opposition was held under 300-yards of total offense (70 percent). · 49 times, the opponent was held under 20 points (81.6 percent). · The defense forced at least one turnover during 55 of 60 games and at least two during 42 games. · The opposition was held to two TD’s or less during 56 of 60 games. · Auburn produced the 5th best win percentage in the country from 1986-1990, but it included 13 games the Tigers were not victorious despite the outstanding play of the defense. · During those 13 games, Auburn allowed 21 PPG and held the opponent to 20 points or less, nine times. · Twelve different defensive players made All-SEC from 1986-1990, and six were All-Americans. Comparing Hall’s first five years as DC to the previous five years (1981-1985) reveals just how much of a difference his defenses made. · Rushing yardage allowed was reduced by 22 percent. · Passing yardage was reduced by 10 percent. · Scoring was reduced by 31 percent. · Touchdowns allowed were reduced by 43 percent. · Total yardage was reduced by 15 percent. The consistency level of his defenses from 1986-1990 was simply amazing.