This is what I think. My opinion only - take it as such. Don't get too worked up.
Gus's game plan, if it works, can throw a fierce first punch. It's good for about 5-8 minutes. However, he carries a game plan for an entire game -- as if the opponent is going to follow the script he's written. It doesn't account for passion, or emotion, or someone just plain being hot or cold. As soon as the opponent knows which Auburn team has shown up and as long as they are moderately decent at their jobs - then they're locked in. The nutshell - playing in the SEC is dynamic and extremely tactical. You can enter the game with a strategy but once kickoff ensues you need to go full tactical. Identifying small weaknesses and strengths to leverage for advantage. Take what they give you. Be prepared with a reasonable tool set - a small but effective mix of runs, short, medium and long passes - etc. You need to be able to tactically target an area/opportunity. This is accomplished by focusing on each person doing the very best at a job they are deeply trained for. We call that fundamentals. You know why Saban and Smart and those coaches blow up on players. You may cringe, bu it's because they have a particular role that they should execute with a certain ability. It's not because they're losing or their mad about the result - it is about how well you execute your job. And boys and girls - that's what gets you looks from NFL scouts. I don't know if Gus can break this suicidal habit. I also know most don't care and want him gone. But he's going to have a real tough time anywhere if he doesn't realize that a scripted game plan is scripted failure. What he needs most is a paper shredder.